# Madagascan hissing cockroach — care routine

Gromphadorhina portentosa

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## Before arrival

- [ ] The proposed starter layout is 45 × 45 × 60 cm with stable climbing structures and several retreats. Expand or separate as numbers grow. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/madagascan-hissing-cockroach/#knowledge-housing)
- [ ] Plan a continuing colony rather than assuming two adults remain two. Females retain developing eggs internally and release young nymphs. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/madagascan-hissing-cockroach/#knowledge-commitment)

## Routine checks

- [ ] Test nymph security, retreats and safe hydration before arrival. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/madagascan-hissing-cockroach/#knowledge-checklists)

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Check food, moisture and unusual losses regularly. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/madagascan-hissing-cockroach/#knowledge-checklists)
- [ ] Remove spoiled extras without sprays and review colony growth. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/madagascan-hissing-cockroach/#knowledge-checklists)
- [ ] Leave separate dry-food, fresh-food and water instructions for holiday care. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/madagascan-hissing-cockroach/#knowledge-checklists)

## When to stop and seek help

- [ ] Repeated deaths, moult problems or unusual weakness need experienced culture or veterinary advice. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/madagascan-hissing-cockroach/#knowledge-health)
- [ ] Identify associated organisms before treatment; do not use improvised insecticide or automatic mite removal. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/madagascan-hissing-cockroach/#knowledge-health)