Pallid Roach (Phoetalia pallida)
Size
Adults measure up to 20mm (0.78 inch)
Moisture
40-50% HumiditySpray twice a week
Temperature
21-30°C (70-86°F)
Sexing
Females are just a bit bigger and wider than males, which are more slender and active.
Lifespan
It is estimated that these adults can live up to a year in captivity.
Feeding
I provide a cup with protein rich food such as dog or cat kibble; fish pellets work well too. I provide a cup with water-rich food or water crystals for long-term leave. I offer a variety of kitchen scraps such as apples, bananas, carrots, potato/sweet potato, celery, romaine lettuce, beet greens, cabbage, broccoli and other fruits and veggies.
Enclosure
I use a large sealed plastic Sterelite Gasket Box with one large hole cut for ventilation covered by windowscreen at the top. I have a 1" petrolium jelly barrier around the entire top of the rim to prevent escapes.
Breeding
Breeding is easy, simply add adults to an optimal setup and keep them warm and fed. Females are oviviparous and will give live birth to nymphs.
Other Information
Adults of this species cannot fly, but can glide. They can climb up smooth walls.Escaped individuals will not infest houses and desiccate quickly when out of their proper setups.