Macropanesthia rhinoceros

Note: This species is currently under controlled breeding. It will be made available once a stable and healthy captive population is established.

Macropanesthia rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Cockroach)
is the heaviest cockroach species in the world, native to dry forests of northern Queensland, Australia. It grows up to 80 mm and is known for its impressive size, calm behavior, and burrowing lifestyle.

These roaches are large, long lived, and easy to keep with the right substrate depth. Best suited for dedicated keepers with space for deep enclosures.

Environment: Deep substrate setup (10 to 15 cm) with a mix of coconut fiber, soil, and sand. Add leaf litter and bark pieces for cover.

Humidity: Keep substrate slightly moist, not wet. Avoid waterlogging and ensure airflow.

Diet: Dried eucalyptus or hardwood leaves as staple. Supplement weekly with vegetables, fruit, protein sources like kibble, and calcium.

Behavior: Burrowing and nocturnal. Calm and slow moving. Adults remain underground most of the time.

Temperature: 20 to 26 °C preferred. Tolerates 18 to 30 °C if humidity is stable.

Shipped as a mix of healthy juveniles and subadults
Weather appropriate packaging with insulation or cooling if needed
Shipping only when temperatures allow safe delivery

Behavior:
Burrowing and nocturnal; they construct deep burrows and emerge at night to forage. They can hiss softly and remain calm when handled gently 

Temperature:
Ideal range is 18–26 °C; they tolerate 18–30 °C for short periods. Avoid temperatures below 10 °C or direct sunlight 

Shipped as a mix of healthy nymphs and adults
Weather-appropriate packaging with insulation or cooling if needed
Shipping only when temperatures allow safe delivery