Blaberus fusca
Commonly known as the Dusky Cave Roach. They are often confused with the Blaberus giganteus, but this particular species is the perfect size difference between a Dubia roach or Death’s Head roach and a Giant Cave roach. They are not recommended as feeders due to their incredibly spiky legs but should only be kept by true roach fans due to the prolific nature of their breeding. The care for these is as easy as any other roach, and their hardy nature makes the man an incredible vanity pet!
What's the ideal diet for Dusky Cave Roach?
We highly recommend feeding this species a balanced diet of vegetables & proteins. Additionally, we suggest introducing cuttlebone or crushed egg shells into the enclosure for a calcium boost. For vegetables, we recommend bok choy, mustard greens, and collard greens, as well as organic butternut squash or whatever squash is easily available. Cucumbers can be given for water purposes only, but note they mold easily, and springtails must be added to the enclosure to keep the mold spores to a minimum. For proteins, we recommend dubia chow or just regular dog food, either crushed up into a paste or wet down and tossed in.
How should I keep Dusky Cave Roach?
For habitats, we highly recommend keeping these guys in our Large Fossorial Fissure or Arboreal Bliss enclosures. Choose the Arboreal If you want them to have some verticality, giving them plenty of room to grow. With our magnetically fitted and sealed lid, you don’t need to worry about any offspring they have escaping. We recommend our Royal Soil blended substrate for soil. It will retain the proper moisture gradient needed and not dry out as easily as plain dirt might.
