{"product_id":"halloween-hissing-cockroach-elliptorhina-javanica","title":"Halloween Hissing Cockroach (Elliptorhina javanica)","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Spooky Showstopper: Halloween Hissing Roach Starter Colony\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Add a splash of year-round haunt to your collection with the \u003cb\u003eHalloween Hissing Roach\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eElliptorhina javanica\u003c\/i\u003e). These aren't just your standard hissers; they are a distinct, smaller species celebrated for their incredible high-contrast coloration. Featuring bright orange bodies accented by bold black heads and \"shoulders,\" they truly live up to their name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Our starter colonies provide a diverse mix of nymphs, giving you everything you need to establish a self-sustaining population of these social and visually striking invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Halloween Hissers?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eIncredible Coloration:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the darker tones of other species, these maintain a bright, fiery orange that pops against green moss and dark substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eCompact Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Slightly smaller than the standard Madagascar Hisser, making them perfect for smaller bioactive displays or nano-habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eActive \u0026amp; Social:\u003c\/b\u003e This species is known for being quite active and visible during the evening, making them much more \"watchable\" than other roaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eBeginner Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e They are hardy, slow-moving, and cannot fly. They are excellent for those looking for a \"pet bug\" that is easy to handle and even easier to feed.\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\"\u003eElliptorhina javanica (Halloween Hisser)\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\"\u003eMixed-instar Nymph Starter Pack\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\"\u003e1.5 to 2.2 inches (Approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDocile, handleable, and social\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\"\u003eFresh fruit (oranges\/apples) and high-protein chow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModerate (50–70%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2 to 3 years on average\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 \"Orange Juice\" Vitality Hack:\u003c\/b\u003e Halloween Hissers have a noted preference for citrus! To see your colony at its most active, offer a slice of fresh orange once a week. The combination of hydration and vitamin C acts like a natural stimulant for them—it often triggers a \"feeding frenzy\" and can even encourage breeding behavior in adults. Just be sure to remove any uneaten fruit after 24 hours to keep your enclosure mold-free!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"x5","offer_id":52702522343763,"sku":"BUGS-3221-HAL","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"x10","offer_id":52702522376531,"sku":"BUGS-7731-HAL","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_d78e6400-109a-45ce-ab8f-055e3a8c4e2a.jpg?v=1777756451","url":"https:\/\/bugsandbeyond.co.uk\/products\/halloween-hissing-cockroach-elliptorhina-javanica","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}