Madagascar Halloween Hisser
(Elliptorhina javanica)
Overview
This popular and colorful roach is a fan favorite among reptile and insect owners alike. Native to the island of madagascar, this species of madagascar hissing cockroach is highly sought after not only because of its stunning color, but also because of its care, nutrition for reptiles, and unique traits that make it pop out in any roach selection.
Appearance and Size
The halloween hisser is known for its beautiful black, yellow, and orange stripe scheme, with the pronontum being either red or black. They are wingless like their wide horned and common counterparts. Another unique trait about this species is their hiss sounds much different than the common hisser, sounding higher pitched due to their smaller average size, adults only getting 2-3 inches.
Husbandry and Diet
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COMMON HISSER ROACH CHECKLIST
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| Can they fly? | NO |
| Can they climb? | Yes Barrier Required |
| Can I breed them? | Moderate |
| Do they smell? | NO (keep clean) |
Halloween Hisser Roach Natural Habitat:
Widespread across the deciduous forest of Madagascar.
TC INSECTS FEEDER NUTRITION TABLE
The Nutritional Contents of the Hisser Roach will be similar to Dubia of equal size.
| Species | Protein % | Fat % | Fiber % | Calcium_(mg/kg) | Phosphorus_(mg/kg) |
| Crickets | 15.3 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 275 | 2510 |
| Dubia | 22.9 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 798 | 2623 |
| BSFL | 17.4 | 13.8 | 2.9 | 9380 | 3540 |
| Superworms | 19.6 | 17.6 | 2.5 | 180 | 2350 |
| Mealworms | 18.7 | 13.3 | 2.6 | 169 | 2980 |
| Silkworms | 9.6 | 1.1 | 1 | 185 | 2400 |
| Fruit Flies | 21.5 | 6 | 2 | 526 | 4000 |
| Spikes | 17 | 12.5 | 2 | 5230 | 3540 |
| Hornworms | 9 | 3 | 0.5 | 470 | 2000 |
HISSING COCKROACH FAQ:
How long is the Hissing Cockroach lifespan?
Hissing cockroaches lifespan is 2-5 years. With proper care this species can easily live its full life and makes a great pet.
What food do Halloween Hissing cockroaches like?
Carrots, Fresh greens, Bread and nutritional insect feed is among their favorite.
What size do the Halloween Hissing cockroaches get?
1-3 inches is standard Females are smaller than males. Males might be larger so they can keep rival males out of their territory.
