{"product_id":"hormetica-strumosa-swole-horned-roach-bioluminescent-display-roach-live-arrival-guarantee","title":"Hormetica strumosa – Swole Horned Roach | Bioluminescent Display Roach | Live Arrival Guarantee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHormetica strumosa\u003c\/em\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eSwole Horned Roach\u003c\/strong\u003e — is one of the most extraordinary roaches in the hobby, and a species that genuinely has no equal in terms of sheer visual drama. Males develop prominent, thickened pronotal horns that give this species its unforgettable common name — and in person, the effect is exactly as impressive as it sounds. This is a roach that looks like it lifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the horns, \u003cem\u003eH. strumosa\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to a genus with a remarkable biological distinction: \u003cem\u003eHormetica\u003c\/em\u003e species are among the very few insects documented to produce \u003cstrong\u003ebioluminescence\u003c\/strong\u003e, mimicking the warning glow of toxic click beetles as a defensive strategy. Whether or not this is reliably observable in captivity, the evolutionary story alone makes this species a conversation piece unlike anything else on your shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge, robust, and strikingly patterned, the Swole Horned Roach is a premium display species for serious collectors. They are not a beginner roach — they reward keepers who invest in proper setup and husbandry — but for those who do, they are among the most rewarding and visually spectacular roaches available anywhere in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, life stage \u0026amp; quantity options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the exact option from the product selector before adding this item to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ stock option:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Count\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount labels state the number of animals in the selected pack. Cart quantity is the number of packs you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a quantity, sex, or life stage not specified in your chosen option, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact Isopod King\u003c\/a\u003e before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–85°F; warm and stable tropical conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High — keep substrate consistently moist with good ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several inches of coconut fiber or peat-based mix with leaf litter; deep enough for burrowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark and sturdy hides; males will use vertical and horizontal retreats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry dog or cat food, fruits, vegetables, leaf litter, and decaying wood; varied diet encouraged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, secure enclosure with smooth upper walls or Fluon barrier; well-ventilated lid essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced — a premium species that rewards proper husbandry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Live Arrival Guarantee is included with every purchase. In the unlikely event of a DOA, photo and video documentation of the specimen in original packaging is required to process a claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-arrival-photo-instructions=\"email\"\u003eReport a live-arrival problem within one hour of carrier-recorded delivery or pickup. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@isopodking.com\"\u003esupport@isopodking.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your order number, clear photos of the affected animals and all packaging, and a brief description. The contact form does not accept photo attachments. Keep the animals, products, and packaging until the claim is resolved. Send any video documentation required by this listing to the same email address. Coverage and resolutions follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ty Dye Exotics","offers":[{"title":"10 Count","offer_id":43892186382397,"sku":"sku-52818090819893","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/8865\/5405\/files\/hormetica_strumosa_swole_horned_roach.jpg?v=1793087191","url":"https:\/\/isopodking.com\/products\/hormetica-strumosa-swole-horned-roach-bioluminescent-display-roach-live-arrival-guarantee","provider":"ISOPOD KING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}