The desktop is excited to announce that there have been 2 new additions made: A pair of Gromphadorhina portentosa.
gromphadorhina portentosa
Blurry, but shows the markings.
Better picture of the (Female?)
Basically, this is one of the largest of the Hissing Cockroaches, and is also the most comon of the keeping hobby. When I looked at these guys, I was reminded of the scene of Men in Black (Will Smith movie) where the cockroach guy began to fall apart.
Also, these guys (and the Tiger Hissers I have) seem to hate spinach. Stoopid PICKY roaches 😐
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From the Desktop of Sid and Nata 