Zoo Med Can O' Cockroaches Reptile Food & Treat (1.2 oz)

Zoo Med Can O' Cockroaches provides this primal prey item in a completely clean, ready-to-serve format. Farm-raised and cooked directly inside the can to lock in savory natural moisture, amino acids, and rich flavors, these 1-inch cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) offer superior whole-prey enrichment while eliminating the risk of escaped pests infesting your home or terrarium background.

Key Features

• Farm-Raised Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana): Plump, 1-inch adult cockroaches farm-cultivated under clean conditions to ensure a safe, parasite-free whole-prey diet.
• Nutrient-Lock "Cooked-in-Can" Process: Steamed directly inside the sealed container to preserve natural juices, enticing aromas, and vital micronutrients without chemical preservatives or artificial colors.
• Softened Chitin for Easy Digestion: The gentle steam-cooking process tenderizes the roach's outer shell, making it easier to chew, swallow, and digest while significantly reducing impaction risks.
• 100% Escape-Proof & Household-Safe: Provides all the nutritional benefits of large feeder roaches with zero risk of escaped breeding colonies in your home or bugs chewing on resting animals.
• Hydration-Boosting Lean Protein: Features a high 74.9% moisture content paired with 16.9% crude protein and a lean 3.3% crude fat to support strong muscle development without unnecessary fat accumulation.
• Ready-to-Serve Convenience: Pre-cooked and shelf-stable before opening, complete with a resealable lid for clean, hassle-free refrigerator storage.

Husbandry/Care Specs

• Feeding Technique & Portions: Spoon out an appropriate portion tailored to your pet's size, age, and dietary requirements. Offer in a smooth ceramic feeding dish or feed individually using soft-tipped feeding tongs.
• Size Precautions: Sized at approximately 1 inch for medium to large animals. Do not feed to hatchling reptiles or small animals 3 inches and under; always verify that prey width does not exceed the space between your pet's eyes.
• Habitat Hygiene: Discard any uneaten cockroaches after 24 hours to prevent spoilage and maintain pristine habitat conditions.
• Supplementation: Dust lightly with high-grade calcium and multivitamin powders at scheduled feeding intervals to maintain balanced skeletal and metabolic health.
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 16.9%, Crude Fat (min) 3.3%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.2%, Moisture (max) 74.9%.
• Ingredients: Farm-raised Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana).
• Storage & Shelf Life: Store unopened cans at room temperature. Once opened, cover tightly with the lid and refrigerate immediately; use all contents within 7 days for peak freshness.

Compatibility/Enclosure Synergy

• Best Suited For: Medium to large reptiles and amphibians, including adult Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps), large Chameleons (Veiled and Panther), adult Blue-Tongued Skinks, Monitor Lizards, Tegus, Box Turtles, Aquatic Turtles, and large amphibians (Pacman Frogs, African Bullfrogs, large Tree Frogs).
• Enclosure Peace of Mind: Unlike live roaches that instantly scurry out of reach, burrow under drainage layers, or chew on vivarium foam backgrounds, canned roaches stay right where you place them.
• Bioactive Harmony: Clean and manageable on feeding ledges or slate basking slabs; any small residual crumbs removed within the 24-hour window protect bioactive balance while allowing microfauna (isopods and springtails) to assist in light cleanup.
• Keeper Connection: Excellent for interactive tong-feeding sessions that stimulate focused predatory tracking while reinforcing calm, trusting interactions between keeper and pet.