Listing identity
Horseshoe Crab Roaches (Hemiblabera tenebricosa)
$2.00 -
$14.00
A low-profile burrowing roach with a broad shield-like form. Horseshoe Crab Roaches (Hemiblabera tenebricosa) are sold as Mixed Nymphs in quantities of 1, 5, or 10. The selected option at checkout controls count and price.
Colony setup
Use a secure, ventilated enclosure with deep, loose, absorbent substrate and shaded surface cover. Maintain a moisture gradient without saturation. Offer a balanced dry staple, pesticide-free fresh foods, and clean hydration; remove old food before it molds.
Keeper and arrival notes
Do not market the colony as an easy novelty; the burrowing setup is central to welfare and observation. Avoid unnecessary excavation and use a container for transfers. Prepare the enclosure before delivery and review Shipping Add-Ons and Exotic Roaches.
An insect wearing a shell. Horseshoe Crab roaches (Hemiblabera tenebricosa) get their name from their flattened, rounded shape, which looks strikingly like a miniature horseshoe crab. They move slowly, stay grounded, and are easy to observe in a simple bin setup.
A starter group of mixed nymphs builds into a low-key colony over time, making this an easy conversation-starter species for any exotic invert collection.
- Flattened, shield-like body shape
- Slow-moving and grounded
- Easy to house in a simple setup
- A genuine conversation piece for collectors
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.
