{"product_id":"invertebrate-burrowing-roaches-sa-desert","title":"INVERTEBRATE - BURROWING ROACHES (SA DESERT)","description":"\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003eA nocturnal burrowing species, they make \u003c\/span\u003etunnels and take food for the top of the enclosure to bring down into their burrows to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey live for approx 10 years and reach sizes of \u003cstrong\u003e7-8cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-3 can be kept in a minimum enclosure size of 40 x 30 x 40cm and require a substrate depth of at least 20cm to make their tunnels, therefore the T2 45 x 45 is the best enclosure for them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest substrate is a mix of 2 thirds play sand and 1 third coco coir or a potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried leaf litter should be mixed throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubstrate: bark and cork and different woods are good to have, and a constant thick supply of dried leaf litter (eucalyptus) is essential as that is majority of their diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir diet can be supplemented with dried rolled oats and the occasional fresh fruit once a week or two can be given.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe substrate should also be dry on top. And the mildly moist in the middle, that can be achieved by spraying one corner of the tank once a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA low wattage heat Matt is essential to achieve a temp of approx 25-30°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are easily handled and good as a starter pet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pet World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56931117760678,"sku":"LS-ROACH1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2076\/8923\/files\/Screenshot_202026-08-10_20072513.png?v=1786310813","url":"https:\/\/petworldwired.com\/products\/invertebrate-burrowing-roaches-sa-desert","provider":"Pet World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}