Halloween Hissing Cockroach (Elliptorhina javanica Halloween) | Elliptorhina javanica

Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.

At a Glance

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Keep only compatible same-species animals. Use an escape-proof enclosure and never release adults, nymphs or eggs outdoors.

Feeding & Nutrition

Offer a varied species-appropriate diet of suitable vegetables and leaf litter, with limited dry supplementary food as advised. Remove fresh leftovers before mould develops and provide safe hydration. Confirm the supplier’s current diet; do not use a single sugary fruit as the only food.

Routine Care

Check moisture, ventilation and food regularly; remove spoiled leftovers while retaining suitable established substrate. Monitor growth and overcrowding.

Important Before Buying

Confirm species and colony stage before choosing temperature, moisture and food. The pack or individual size does not describe final colony space.

Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only

We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.