I have an established colony of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. They make great feeders for birds and insects (or make perfectly fine pets). Willing to sell via bulk orders or breeding pairs (or same sex pairs for those interested in pets). Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches have little in common with the common American roach (and cannot survive outside of it's enclosure in most US climates, so no fears of infestations) and can be controlled quite easily (want to slow down breeding? lower the temperature and offer food less regularly). As pets or feeders they are very low maintenance; basically just put an apple in the tank and it will eventually disappear. Bedding can be offered but isn't necessary. If using bedding, dried autumn leaves are great and doubles as a food source. Aspen shavings work, as does newspaper, paper towels, or virtually anything non-toxic. They are self-sufficient to a degree and even 'clean' their own tank via eating waste (as long as you don't feed them excessively moist foods that mold) An apple a week or so will sustain a small colony.
As pets, the low maintenance is a great benefit. Hissing roaches cannot fly, or scratch, or bite so they can be handled by virtually anyone. They respond to 'petting' and will often lean in towards your hand/finger while being petted. They're interesting and educational, and their relatively large size (of about 3") allows them to be easily viewed without magnification (great for teaching about insects to young and old). Just like many stereotyped pets (rats, mice, snakes, insects, etc) they often win over their owners if given a fair chance (and if they don't, there's always the chicken's feed dish).
Flat rate of $.10/each except for breeding sets of adults ($5.00 for the set).
As pets, the low maintenance is a great benefit. Hissing roaches cannot fly, or scratch, or bite so they can be handled by virtually anyone. They respond to 'petting' and will often lean in towards your hand/finger while being petted. They're interesting and educational, and their relatively large size (of about 3") allows them to be easily viewed without magnification (great for teaching about insects to young and old). Just like many stereotyped pets (rats, mice, snakes, insects, etc) they often win over their owners if given a fair chance (and if they don't, there's always the chicken's feed dish).
Flat rate of $.10/each except for breeding sets of adults ($5.00 for the set).
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