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Perisphaerus pygmaea
Perisphaerus pygmaea
  1. Perisphaerus pygmaea
  2. Perisphaerus pygmaea

Perisphaerus pygmaea

£45.00

Captive-bred Dwarf Roly-poly Cockroaches, Perisphaerus pygmaea, available as 10 mixed-size nymphs.

Quick care guide

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Temperature: 26–28°C
  • Humidity: High
  • Diet: Lichen, fresh fruits and dry pellet foods
  • Minimum substrate depth: 1 inch
  • Size: 10-12 mm

In stock

Captive-bred Dwarf Roly-poly Cockroaches, Perisphaerus pygmaea, available as 10 mixed-size nymphs.

A small, distinctive species known for its ability to curl into a tight ball when disturbed.

Well suited to more naturalistic setups and best kept by those with some experience, as this species benefits from stable, humid conditions and a well-established enclosure.

Roly-poly Cockroaches are arboreal and wont spend much, if any, time on the substrate but rather up on branches and bark.

Having structure in the enclosure is a must.

They feed mainly on fruits and lichens but will take some dry pelleted foods.