{"product_id":"ghost-porcelain-cockroach-gyna-caffrorum","title":"Ghost Porcelain Cockroach, (Gyna Caffrorum)","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Subtle Beauty: Chrome\/ Ghost Porcelain Roach Starter Colony (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGyna caffrorum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Elevate your collection with the \u003cstrong\u003eGhost Porcelain Roach\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most elegant and underrated species in the invertebrate hobby. Native to Africa, \u003ci\u003eGyna caffrorum\u003c\/i\u003e is famous for its gorgeous adult form: a wide, teardrop-shaped body with a sophisticated \"chrome\" or buff-colored pattern that looks almost like a piece of polished stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​While the adults are stunning surface-dwellers, the nymphs are active burrowers. This \"two-tier\" lifestyle makes them an excellent addition to bioactive displays, as they help aerate the substrate while providing a beautiful visual reward when they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Ghost Porcelain Roaches?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eStunning Adult Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Adults feature a unique, marbled \"dusty\" appearance with dark speckling that provides excellent camouflage in leaf litter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eNon-Climbers:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike many other roaches, \u003ci\u003eGyna caffrorum\u003c\/i\u003e generally cannot scale smooth glass or plastic, making them much easier to manage in standard enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eBurrowing Nymphs:\u003c\/b\u003e The nymphs are highly effective at processing organic matter deep in the substrate, acting as a natural part of your cleanup crew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eActive \u0026amp; Fast:\u003c\/b\u003e They are a \"high-energy\" species. When they aren't burrowed, they move with surprising speed, making them exciting to observe during feeding time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGyna caffrorum (Chrome Roach)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eColony Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable in 5-count or 10-count Starter Packs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLife Stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMixed-instar Nymphs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApprox. 1 to 1.25 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eActivity Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh; nymphs burrow, adults stay on the surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOmnivorous (Fruit, veg, and high-protein roach chow)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRequires deep, damp soil\/coco-fiber for burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro-Tip for the Invert Keeper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe \"Leaf Litter Layer\" Secret:\u003c\/b\u003e While many roaches thrive on egg crates, Chrome Roaches much prefer a thick, 2-inch layer of natural leaf litter (like Oak or Maple) on top of their substrate. The adults spend most of their time \"surfing\" through the leaves rather than sitting on top of them. Providing this dense cover reduces stress and significantly increases your breeding success, as it mimics the forest floor environment where they naturally forage and mate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"x5","offer_id":52702512382291,"sku":"BUGS-1094-GHO","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"x10","offer_id":52702512415059,"sku":"BUGS-0459-GHO","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9569\/0835\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ff2b2768-b191-4a5a-8744-70cbfd808ad7.jpg?v=1777756333","url":"https:\/\/bugsandbeyond.co.uk\/products\/ghost-porcelain-cockroach-gyna-caffrorum","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}