Eurycotis decipiens (Zebra Roach) -

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Deropeltis paulinoi (Ornate Velvet Roach) - A not so common, attractive species that makes an excellent pet/display animal. They have a very low odor (almost none), can't climb smooth surfaces, don't burrow and don't fly. They reproduce at a good rate but too pretty to use as feeders. A little selective on what they eat, but not too bad.

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Blaptica dubia (Orange Spotted Roach) - Hands down the best and most popular species used as feeders. They don't climb glass, don't smell, don't burrow, can't fly all too well (and rarely attempt to) and reproduce at a good/steady rate. Very easy to handle and they're not fast, so they make good pets as well. They'll eat pretty much anything you offer them.

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Gromphadorhina portentosa (Madagascan Hissing Cockroach) - Undoubtedly the most widely known species of all, seen in a few movies and many pet stores around the world. They make excellent pets as they don't smell, don't burrow and don't fly (don't get wings). However, they can climb smooth surfaces, so a slick border (e.g. Vaseline) around the top of an enclosure is necessary to keep them contained. They eat pretty much anything you offer them, not too picky at all.

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Archimandrita tesselata (Peppered Roach) - One of my absolute favorite species! Adults get massive in size and have great demeanors! Males and females both get wings, but neither can fly. They can't climb smooth surfaces and are virtually odorless. They like to burrow, so a deep substrate is necessary. If you're looking for a pet roach, I highly recommend this species. These guys are eating machines!

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Archiblatta hoeveni (Malayan Roach) - This is a pretty rare species in the hobby. Adults are massive in size, yet very gentle and fairly calm/slow moving. They emit almost no odor at all until they get defensive, which I display in the video (sacrificing my hand). They spray a VERY potent chemical (stronger than any other roach I've encountered) that is extremely difficult to wash off. After many hours and many attempts, I've found that Eucalyptus oil is the best solution. They don't burrow or fly, but can climb smooth surfaces.

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