(Blaberus brasilianus)
Blaberus brasilianus is a species of Blattodea described by Henri Saussure in 1864. Blaberus brasilianus belongs to the genus Blaberus, and the family Blaberidae. Blaberus is a genus of cockroaches generally found in South America. About 19 species are in the genus, and they are popular among hobbyists as feed for other arthropods (Blaberus discoidalis in particular serves this function) or as pets. Unlike several genera of cockroaches considered to be pests, this genus keeps its ootheca in its abdomen until the time it hatches. They generally require a relative humidity of 60% or higher to thrive and temperatures above 25 °C (28-30 °C is best) to reproduce.