The life of a female discoid roach often goes unnoticed, yet it tells an important story about care, balance, and stewardship. From live birth through years of reproduction, her role supports the entire colony. At Luna Roaches, we believe even insects deserve the best life possible. This reflection explores aging, natural death, and why providing “roach luxury” matters just as much as productivity.

Unlike us mammals and birds, who are endotherms (meaning we generate most of our own body heat internally through metabolic processes, like a personal furnace), roaches are ectotherms (sometimes colloquially called "cold-blooded"). This means their internal body temperature is largely dictated by their external environment.

When we talk about the health of our exotic pets – be they reptiles, amphibians, or even some arachnids and small mammals – the adage "you are what you eat" applies just as much to their prey as it does to them. Among feeder insects, the Discoid roach (Blaptica discoidalis) consistently earns high marks from herpetologists and dedicated hobbyists alike.