{"product_id":"hemiblabera-horseshoe-crab-roaches","title":"Horseshoe Crab Roaches (Hemiblabera tenebricosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA low-profile burrowing roach with a broad shield-like form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Horseshoe Crab Roaches (\u003cem\u003eHemiblabera tenebricosa\u003c\/em\u003e) are sold as Mixed Nymphs in quantities of 1, 5, or 10. The selected option at checkout controls count and price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColony setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeper and arrival notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shipping-add-ons\"\u003eShipping Add-Ons\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-roaches\"\u003eExotic Roaches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn insect wearing a shell.\u003c\/strong\u003e Horseshoe Crab roaches (\u003cem\u003eHemiblabera tenebricosa\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlattened, shield-like body shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-moving and grounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to house in a simple setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine conversation piece for collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCovered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside id=\"ik-product-guide-access\" class=\"ik-buying-care-access ik-catalog-care-access\" aria-label=\"Product care and use guides\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/exotic-roach-care-sheet\" data-ik-buying-care-guide=\"\/pages\/exotic-roach-care-sheet\"\u003e✦ View care sheet →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare · Housing · Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.ik-catalog-care-access{box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;clear:both;margin:16px 0 20px;padding:12px;border:1px solid #c8a254;border-radius:12px;background:#07172a;color:#f6f0e4}.ik-catalog-care-access a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:48px;margin:0;padding:12px 16px;border:1px solid #c8a254;border-radius:8px;background:#10263c;color:#f6f0e4!important;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;white-space:normal;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.ik-catalog-care-access a+a{margin-top:10px}.ik-catalog-care-access p{margin:8px 0 0!important;color:#d7deea!important;font-size:12px!important;line-height:1.5!important;text-align:center}.ik-catalog-care-access a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #f6f0e4;outline-offset:3px}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Isopod King","offers":[{"title":"1 Mixed Nymph","offer_id":43334037569597,"sku":"IK-30600-1","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Mixed Nymphs","offer_id":43334037602365,"sku":"IK-30600-2","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Mixed Nymphs","offer_id":43334037635133,"sku":"IK-30600-3","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/8865\/5405\/files\/horseshoe-crab-roaches.png?v=1793706043","url":"https:\/\/isopodking.com\/products\/hemiblabera-horseshoe-crab-roaches","provider":"ISOPOD KING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}