Listing identity
Gyna caffrorum “Chrome” Roaches
$4.00 -
$13.00
A metallic-looking captive line of Gyna caffrorum. “Chrome” is retained as the hobby-line name and not treated as a separate species. Current options are 1 Mixed Nymphs and 5 Mixed Nymphs.
Culture setup
Use a secure, ventilated enclosure designed for adult climbing and flight, with fine gap control and deliberate access. Provide nymph-accessible absorbent substrate, leaf litter, shaded retreats, and a moisture gradient. Offer a balanced dry staple, pesticide-free fresh foods, and clean hydration; remove spoiled food promptly.
Keeper and arrival notes
Adult sheen and pattern can vary; do not guarantee the exact pictured finish from a mixed nymph. Use a container for transfers and open in a controlled area. Prepare the enclosure before delivery and review Shipping Add-Ons and Exotic Roaches.
A roach with a mirror finish. Gyna caffrorum Chrome roaches are prized for their glossy, metallic sheen that catches the light as they move, a look that's hard to find anywhere else in the hobby. They are active, small-bodied, and interesting to watch in a naturalistic setup.
Because they are offered in small mixed-nymph groups, they are an approachable way to try a rare species without committing to a large colony right away.
- Glossy, metallic chrome sheen
- Small, active, and fun to observe
- A rare and distinctive addition to any collection
- Offered in manageable starter group sizes
Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Exotic invertebrate field dossier
Prepare for this exact animal
A live specialty-roach listing for culture or display. Compare adult size, colony behavior, containment, and the exact culture format before ordering.
Best matched for
Keepers prepared for secure containment, species-appropriate substrate and hides, and long-term colony maintenance.
Keeper caution
Climbing, flight, burrowing, moisture, and reproductive behavior vary by species; use the exact listing rather than feeder-roach assumptions.
Plan your enclosure
A prepared home comes first
Review the product description and selected option, then gather the enclosure and supplies your animal needs. Ask keeper support if you need help planning the setup.
Before checkout
Confirm the animal, enclosure, and arrival plan
The selected option and the exact listing—not a group-wide assumption—determine what is included.
What should be ready before arrival?
Prepare a secure species-appropriate enclosure, retreat, substrate, ventilation, moisture and temperature plan, and any listed food before the package ships.
What does my selected option include?
Review the option label, price, stock status, and product description above. Size, life stage, sex, and quantity are included only when the selected listing or variant states them.
How should I plan for live delivery?
Read the shipping and live-arrival policy, follow tracking, and bring the package inside promptly. Add weather-appropriate shipping support when the order and forecast call for it.
Where can I ask a species question?
Contact keeper support with the full product title, selected option, destination, and planned enclosure before ordering.
