The Peppered Roach, hailing from northern South America and Central America is a large beautiful roach.

 

Housing: Tall and roomy with vertical bark or egg crate for molting and hanging out.

Food: Any food. They love fish flakes, bananas and oranges but will eat anything if in the mood. Hardwood leaves like Oak or Pecan are very important to their diet and longevity.

Temp Requirements: 70 to 85 Degrees

Breeding: Ovoviviparous

Substrate: Damp and about 3 inches deep. Coconut coir works well.

Difficulty Rating: Mid-range difficult because of the need for molting space hardwood leaves, moisture and length of time that it takes for nymphs to mature.

Size: They grow to 2 to 3 inches Humidity: Damp substrate and humid air.

Climbing/Flying Ability: Cannot climb nor fly

Peppered Roaches are a large roach that is very easy to handle.  They are meaty and dense with a very calm demeanor.  They will eat many different types of fruits, vegetables and fish flakes. They will also eat dry dog food. Nymphs take a while to grow and they are very small at first, but they are very much a great roach to add to any collection.