Arenivaga erratica (Erratic Sand Roach)

Arenivaga erratica

(Erratic Sand Roach)

Adult Size - Male (19 mm), Female (20 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - Adult males can fly

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Enclosure

A.erratica aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious.

Ventilation level - High

Hides - Not necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary

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Substrate

A.erratica 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 - 3/4 dry & 1/4 moist

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Food

A.erratica don't accept many of the foods that average roaches do. They fair best when fed proteinaceous pet foods and dead leaves.

Type - Proteinaceous pet foods, dead leaves

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Temperature

A.erratica can be kept into the high 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 68 F to 85 F