{"product_id":"therea-olegrandjeani-10-stk","title":"Question mark cockroach (Therea olegrandjeani) | 15 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Therea olegrandjeani\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Question-mark cockroach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Q\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003euestion-mark cockroach\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherea olegrandjeani\u003c\/em\u003e, often called the \"Question-mark cockroach,\" is an exotic species from the dry forest areas of India. It gets its name from the striking white spots on its black body, which form a pattern resembling a question mark. This rare and eye-catching pattern makes it a particularly fascinating cockroach that will attract attention in any terrarium, and it is indeed the most popular \u003cem\u003eTherea\u003c\/em\u003e species in the hobby. Furthermore, there is the fun story that it was a Dane (Ole Grandjean) who discovered it back in 2008 and even had it named after him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a calm, easy, and attractive species, the Question-mark cockroach is ideal for both beginners and experienced terrarium owners. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare guide for \u003cem\u003eTherea olegrandjeani\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e A terrarium of at least 20 liters is suitable for a small group of cockroaches. See our article on \u003ca title=\"How to build a terrarium for insects\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/terrarium-til-insekter-sadan-laver-du-et-luksus-terrarium-til-dine-insekter\"\u003eterrariums for insects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e Use a mix of coconut fiber, peat, or another moisture-retaining substrate. We use our own \u003ca title=\"Special soil for terrariums\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/terrariejord\"\u003especial soil for terrariums\u003c\/a\u003e with all our cockroaches. A layer of approx. 5 cm is ideal, as it allows the cockroaches to burrow. Our \u003ca title=\"insect food\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/insektmad\"\u003einsect food mix\u003c\/a\u003e can advantageously be placed on top of the substrate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDecor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdd \u003ca title=\"pieces of bark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/barkstykker\"\u003epieces of bark\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Dried oak leaves\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/egeblade-ca-2-liter\"\u003eleaves\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Lichen branches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/lavgrene-ca-2-liter\"\u003ebranches\u003c\/a\u003e so the cockroaches can hide, as they prefer dark and sheltered areas.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e Keep the terrarium between 24-28°C during the day; it can drop to around 20°C at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe humidity should be kept moderate, around 50-60%. This can be achieved by spraying the terrarium lightly with water a few times a week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eTherea olegrandjeani\u003c\/em\u003e is more or less omnivorous. They thrive well on vegetables such as carrots, apples, and potatoes, as well as dry food like fish food or dog kibble. Ensure the vegetables are organic! Remember \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/sepiaskaller-knuste\" title=\"Crushed cuttlebone\"\u003ecalcium and minerals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e Ensure fresh water is always available. Use a shallow dish to prevent drowning accidents. You can also line one corner of the terrarium with damp \u003ca title=\"sphagnum moss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/sphagnum-3-l\"\u003esphagnum moss\u003c\/a\u003e, which you ensure is kept moist at all times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eRemove any uneaten food scraps regularly to avoid mold and unwanted odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eAdd bioactive organisms that help keep the terrarium clean. See our article on the \u003ca title=\"The bioactive terrarium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/bioaktivt-terrarium\"\u003ebioactive terrarium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith proper care, \u003cem\u003eTherea olegrandjeani\u003c\/em\u003e can live up to 1-2 years in captivity, and they are a pleasure to observe in their daily activities. They will also continuously breed and produce offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44440239276300,"sku":"TD-TO-001","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Thereaolegrandjeani_9.jpg?v=1694507492","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/therea-olegrandjeani-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}