Pycnoscelus sp. "Thailand"

Pycnoscelus sp. "Thailand"

Pycnoscelus sp. "Thailand" is suspected to be a locality of the Surinam Roach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis), however, this theory has yet to be proven. These roaches are parthenogenetic, meaning that every individual is a self-cloning female. They are also extremely prolific. It is not uncommon to end up with hundreds only months after acquiring them. Amusingly, words can be spelled out with food items and when the roaches cover it, you can trick your friends into believing you have talking bugs. 😂

Adult Size - Female (25 mm)

Climbing Ability - Adults and older nymphs can climb

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

P.sp. "Thailand" aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, but they are extremely prolific, so their enclosure should have some space. 

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Not Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Necessary

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Substrate

P.sp. "Thailand" aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well, isn't abrasive, and is deep enough to burrow in.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

P.sp. "Thailand" aren't picky about their food and can be fed an average roach diet.

Type - Fruits, proteinaceous pet foods, vegetables

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Temperature

P.sp."Thailand" can be kept into the high 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 68 F to 85 F