Back into the hobby and more serious aout it - need recommendations

Dianna

Dianna

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Last I posted was like. . a while ago. But I'm back, and I have a new addition to my collection. The ever-so-not exciting Dubia roach. So now I have Hissers and Dubias. Small beginnings, people.

Now that I've realized I want to get serious about keeping roaches and 'collecting' them, I'd like some opinions from the community on which roach species I should go after next. I've got some criteria of what I like, but don't be afraid to recommend something that you think is great to have, even if it doesn't match my criteria.

  • Flightless - I'd prefer if the roach wasn't super energetic and willing to take off, so any of the roach species that either can't fly completely or can fly, but choose not to do so much, would be great.
  • Round and chunky - I love the round roaches with lots of girth. Not a fan of the ones with a body type like German cockroaches and the like; however, ones like the Maya roach sound really fun and interesting despite the fact that I don't like their appearance much.
  • Easy to care for/arid environment - I find that I have the easiest time taking care of roaches that live in an arid or semi-arid climates. However if the roach is generally easy to care for but needs a good amount of humidity, I'm down to check it out.

Some species I think I'd like are Domino roaches, Halloween hissers, Horseshoe Crab roach, and Big Black Beetle Mimic roach, in no specific order.
Of course what I REALLY want are Rhino roaches, but I feel like that's impossible over here in the U.S. 🥲

Let me know what you think. I appreciate all recommendations and information!

 
Rhino roaches aren't at all impossible to get. One species nearly as big and impressive is Gromphadorhina oblongonota.

 
They are in the classifieds if a little old. Current pricing for 1 year old nymphs 275pr. plus shipping. Not great to ship above 85F

 
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Can definitely recommend the Horseshoe Crabs.

Very easy to keep and very cool to hold (and they aren't constantly trying to climb or fly out of their enclosure).

 
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