RARITY - from Venezuela and Colombia
Aggression level 0 - none; suitable for beginners
Fossorial, tropical/subtropical habitat
Fast growth and easy to keep
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Lucihormetica verrucosa is a fairly robust ornamental cockroach from South America that gives birth to fully formed nymphs. Although both sexes have wings, they are not adapted for flight.
SIZE: Approximately 3-4 cm in length
ORIGIN: Venezuela, Colombia
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES: Temperature 25-27°C during the day, 20-22°C at night, humidity approximately 50-60%
DIET: Jellypot, specific food for ornamental cockroaches, and substrate debris
RECOMMENDED SETUP: Terrarium or fauna box 20x20x25 cm, 10 cm of peat and sand substrate, along with subtropical plants, a bowl of water or hydrogel always present, and a natural or artificial shelter, along with oak or beech leaves for food and to enrich the substrate. Springtails are recommended for a cleaner terrarium, thus preventing mold or mites.
HABITS: Nocturnal, fossorial cockroach
AGGRESSIVENESS: 0 – None
GROWTH RATE: Medium
CITES STATUS: No
Specific References
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100% natural, mineral origin
Grain lower 300 microns, for greater assimilation
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Very particular ornamental cockroach and easy handling
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