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Defining Characteristics:
Recommended Enclosure Size & Setup: Dominos will do well in a 10 gallon enclosure. Habitats will not need any size upgrades—a well-established domino colony will thrive in a 10 gallon setup! Keeping one domino alone is not ideal; these are a communal species.
Recommended substrate is a mix of coconut fiber, cypress mulch, and leaf litter. On top of the substrate mixture, lay down a layer of leaf litter. Domino roaches will eat the leaf litter as it decomposes, and pregnant females will lay egg cases in moist leaf litter.
A few pieces of cork bark are great additions; nymphs are shy, so the availability of more hiding places will make them more confident to explore and be out on display. One of the best display roaches, adults are commonly out on top of the substrate.
*Adults can climb smooth surfaces, so a barrier of petroleum jelly should be applied to the top of an enclosure to prevent escapees.
Temperature (°F): Acceptable temps are 75-85°. The lower the temperature, the slower nymphs will grow. We have found 78-85°F is ideal for production.
Do not let temps fall below 70°F or rise above 88°. Temperatures should be monitored with a digital thermometer.
Humidity: Acceptable humidity ranges are between 40-60%. These roaches are from temperate climates but seek out humid soil to lay eggs. To thrive, they will need a moisture gradient in the substrate. We have found it easiest to create a slight slope where the highest humidity is at the tallest point of the substrate.
We recommend using a digital gauge to monitor your humidity levels.
Size: Babies will be EXTREMELY small when first hatched, around the size of a sesame seed (~3 mm). Adults grow to be right around 1 inch long, with females being slightly larger than males.
Mixed sizes of nymphs (medium to large) are what will be shipped to you.
Age: Lifespan in captivity is around 2 years; the longest stage of a dominos life is the nymph stage. Adults only live about 6 months.
- Black & white bold markings
- Looks like a domino
- Fuzzy/velvety
- Loves to burrow
Recommended Enclosure Size & Setup: Dominos will do well in a 10 gallon enclosure. Habitats will not need any size upgrades—a well-established domino colony will thrive in a 10 gallon setup! Keeping one domino alone is not ideal; these are a communal species.
Recommended substrate is a mix of coconut fiber, cypress mulch, and leaf litter. On top of the substrate mixture, lay down a layer of leaf litter. Domino roaches will eat the leaf litter as it decomposes, and pregnant females will lay egg cases in moist leaf litter.
A few pieces of cork bark are great additions; nymphs are shy, so the availability of more hiding places will make them more confident to explore and be out on display. One of the best display roaches, adults are commonly out on top of the substrate.
*Adults can climb smooth surfaces, so a barrier of petroleum jelly should be applied to the top of an enclosure to prevent escapees.
Temperature (°F): Acceptable temps are 75-85°. The lower the temperature, the slower nymphs will grow. We have found 78-85°F is ideal for production.
Do not let temps fall below 70°F or rise above 88°. Temperatures should be monitored with a digital thermometer.
Humidity: Acceptable humidity ranges are between 40-60%. These roaches are from temperate climates but seek out humid soil to lay eggs. To thrive, they will need a moisture gradient in the substrate. We have found it easiest to create a slight slope where the highest humidity is at the tallest point of the substrate.
We recommend using a digital gauge to monitor your humidity levels.
Size: Babies will be EXTREMELY small when first hatched, around the size of a sesame seed (~3 mm). Adults grow to be right around 1 inch long, with females being slightly larger than males.
Mixed sizes of nymphs (medium to large) are what will be shipped to you.
Age: Lifespan in captivity is around 2 years; the longest stage of a dominos life is the nymph stage. Adults only live about 6 months.
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