The cleanest cockroach in the world

Cuban cockroaches (also known as green banana cockroach, Panchlora nivea cockroach) belongs to the family Blaberidae, commonly found in hot, humid areas such as Cuba, the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast.

Unlike the brown cockroaches in Vietnam, when mature, cuban cockroaches have a bright green color. It is because of this beautiful color that cuban cockroaches are often kept as pets instead of as pests.

Cuban cockroaches have an average size of 20-25mm but there are some individuals that grow to twice this size. Females are usually larger than males. When young, cuba cockroaches are black, often burrowing to find food.

With strong wings, these cockroaches fly quite well, carrying their 30-35 gram body to the place where food is available. Although not considered pests, some groups of Cuban cockroaches are considered invasive species. They tend to enter an area together and reproduce at breakneck speeds.

Although not aggressive, Cuban cockroaches secrete odors to protect themselves. The substance they secrete is reminiscent of the way skunks emit odors, scaring or threatening other animals.

Cuban cockroaches have a healthy diet, the food is organic sugar containing mainly fruit. Not only eating clean, this cockroach is also famous for its politeness because they do not breed indoors, but will live in deep forests or trees.

In fact, the main diet of Cuban cockroaches is omnivorous. They look for decayed or processed matter. It consumes sweets or starches from leftovers, rotting fruit or even shredded paper. The pupae of Cuban cockroaches forage for food by scavenging and burrowing.

Cuban cockroaches are not poisonous, however, they can spread hepatitis A, hepatitis B, gastritis and salmonella. Because of eating rotting food, this animal is also at risk of transmitting other diseases.

Despite the above shortcomings, Cuban cockroaches are still very favored by mankind, becoming the pet of many people. A healthy diet, a polite, harmless lifestyle and good looks have earned them special favor, different from other cockroaches.