MiceDirect live Madagascar hissing roaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa) are farm-raised under controlled conditions, professionally packed, and shipped to insect collectors, exotic-pet keepers, breeders, educational facilities, zoos, pet stores, reptile keepers, and animal professionals across the country.
Known for their impressive size, hardy nature, and distinctive hissing behavior, Madagascar hissers make fascinating collector insects, display animals, classroom pets, and breeding colonies. Appropriately sized individuals may also be used as substantial live feeders for larger insectivorous animals.
Our collection includes Breeding Madagascar Hissers, Female Madagascar Hissers, and Male Madagascar Hissers, allowing you to select individual roaches or establish a breeding colony.
Since 2003, MiceDirect has supplied dependable feeder products and live insects to more than 10,000 customers nationwide.
Why Choose MiceDirect?
Farm-Raised — Produced in-house under clean, controlled conditions.
Impressive Collector Species — Their large size, unique appearance, and fascinating behavior make Madagascar hissers popular with collectors, classrooms, and exotic-pet keepers.
Distinctive Hissing Behavior — Madagascar hissers produce an audible hiss by forcing air through specialized respiratory openings.
Wingless Species — Nymphs and adults are wingless and cannot fly.
Collector and Feeder Use — Ideal for display and breeding colonies, while appropriately sized individuals may also be offered to larger reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, and other insectivores.
Sexed Options Available — Choose male Madagascar hissers, female Madagascar hissers, or a sexed breeding group based on your needs.
Live Arrival Guaranteed — Professionally packaged for live delivery. If there is a problem with your order, contact us within 24 hours and we will make it right.
Trusted Nationwide — Used by reptile keepers, insect collectors, breeders, educators, zoological collections, pet stores, and animal-care professionals.
Madagascar Hissers for Collectors
Madagascar hissing roaches are prized for their large adult size, dark mahogany-brown coloration, wingless bodies, and unusual hissing behavior. Adults commonly reach approximately 2–3 inches (51–76 mm), creating an impressive display in a properly maintained enclosure.
Their manageable care requirements and fascinating behavior make them well suited for display colonies, breeding projects, classroom demonstrations, educational programs, and established exotic-roach collections.
Male, Female, and Breeding Madagascar Hissers
Our Madagascar hisser collection includes individually sexed males and females for customers building specific groups or expanding established colonies.
Breeding Madagascar Hissers include a selected combination of males and females, providing a convenient starting point for establishing a productive colony.
Madagascar Hissers as Live Feeders
Although commonly kept as collector insects and exotic pets, Madagascar hissers may also be used as substantial live feeders for appropriately sized insectivores.
Always choose a feeder appropriate for your animal’s size, supervise feeding, and remove any uneaten roaches from the enclosure.
Secure Housing Is Required
Madagascar hissers are wingless and cannot fly, but both nymphs and adults can climb smooth glass and plastic surfaces.
Keep them in a secure, escape-resistant enclosure with a tightly fitting ventilated lid and an appropriate climbing barrier around the upper interior.
Fast Nationwide Live Shipping
Orders are processed within one business day. Live orders ship Monday through Friday, with West Coast shipments generally scheduled Monday through Wednesday to help protect product quality during transit.
Each order is professionally packaged for safe live delivery. Live arrival is guaranteed.
Happiness Guarantee. If anything goes wrong with your order, simply contact us within 24 hours of delivery and we will make it right.
Premium Madagascar hissing roaches. Farm-raised. Professionally packed. Delivered directly to your door.
Disclaimer: Not for human consumption.
