Invertebrate · Cockroach
Glowspot roach care guide
Lucihormetica verrucosa
The glowspot roach is a intermediate-level cockroach from Ecuador. Adults reach Body 3–4.5 cm and live 2–3 years in captivity. Males have glowing spots on the pronotum; give cork bark hides and keep the substrate slightly moist.
- Enclosure 30 × 20 × 20 cm
- Temp 24–30°C
- Humidity 60–70%
How much does a glowspot roach cost in Canada?
Glowspot roach quick facts
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Adult size
- Body 3–4.5 cm
- Lifespan
- 2–3 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Native range
- Ecuador
- Minimum enclosure
- 30 × 20 × 20 cm (12 × 8 × 8 in, ≈ 3 US gal)
- Housing
- A colony species – best kept in a group.
- Temperature
- 24–30°C
- Humidity
- 60–70%
- UVB
- Not needed
- Diet
- Omnivore – dry dog or fish food, fruit, vegetables, leaf litter
- Bioactive style
- Invertebrate colony
Glowspot roach enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 30 × 20 × 20 cm (12 × 8 × 8 inches). A colony species – best kept in a group. This species suits a invertebrate colony bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Terrarium Mix8 cm
Leaf litter is food here, not decoration – keep a thick layer topped up. Keep one side damper than the other.
Temperature: 24–30°C. Humidity: 60–70%. UVB: Not needed.
What does a glowspot roach eat?
Omnivore – dry dog or fish food, fruit, vegetables, leaf litter. Offer fresh food 2–3 times a week and keep leaf litter and rotting wood available.
Handling, temperament & health
Docile and slow; can be handled gently but is best observed.
Health watch: Mites and colony crashes from dryness or poor ventilation.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Nothing needed most days.
Weekly
- Mist the damp side; add vegetables or protein food in small amounts and remove leftovers after 24–48 h.
Monthly
- Top up leaf litter and add a calcium source (cuttlebone).
- Thin out the colony or split it if it gets crowded.
Yearly
- Replace about a third of the soil, which turns into frass over time.
Recommended for a glowspot roach bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (30 × 20 × 20 cm).
Glowspot roach FAQ
Is the glowspot roach good for beginners?
The glowspot roach is best for keepers with some experience (intermediate). Docile and slow; can be handled gently but is best observed.
What size enclosure does a glowspot roach need?
At least 30 × 20 × 20 cm (about 12 × 8 × 8 inches, roughly 3 US gallons) for one adult. A colony species – best kept in a group.
How much does a glowspot roach cost in Canada?
Typically $60–150 CAD to buy, about $120–220 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $40–80 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a glowspot roach need?
Temperature: 24–30°C. Humidity: 60–70%.
What does a glowspot roach eat?
Omnivore – dry dog or fish food, fruit, vegetables, leaf litter. Offer fresh food 2–3 times a week and keep leaf litter and rotting wood available.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.