Species: Panchlora nivea(Green Banana Roach)

General Information

Where Found: Caribbean and deep south in America.

Size: Adults up to 1 1/2”

Babies around 1/8”

Sexing: Unknown

Life Span: After adulthood they can live up to 12 months.

Smell: Unknown.

Climbers: Babies do not climb, but adults can climb very well and petroleum jelly does not contain them.

Burrow: Babies and nymphs burrow, adults not so much.

Fly: Very strong flyer.

Speed: Very fast.

Active Period: Nocturnal

Reproduction: They are live bearing species.

Housing

Enclosure: A large dark tub (60q+) works well with a screened in top for ventilation.

Substrate: Babies and nymphs need a substrate to burrow into.

Hiding: I use vertical egg flats to allow the feces to fall to the bottom of the enclosure.

Heat: The hotter they are the faster they breed, anywhere between 75F to 98F works well.

Humidity: I like to keep humidity about 60% to help with molting.

Food & Water

Food: A high protein diet is recommended for all roaches.

Water: I use water crystals, I have found they work the best.