Blaberus giganteus, Central American giant cave cockroach, frame size 8" x 8"

Description: Blaberus giganteus, Central American giant cave cockroach, Brazilian cockroach, taxidermy, nature art, wall decor, entomology gift Blaberus giganteus, commonly known as the Central American giant cave cockroach or Brazilian cockroach, is a species found in humid regions of Central and South America. Renowned for its substantial size, it can reach lengths of up to 7.5 centimeters (3 inches). Its name "giganteus" derives from Latin, meaning "giant," a fitting descriptor for this impressive insect. The Brazilian cockroach boasts a dark brown exoskeleton, a flattened body, and long antennae. Remarkably adaptable, these roaches inhabit caves, forests, and even human dwellings. Despite their intimidating appearance, they are harmless scavengers, feeding primarily on decaying organic matter. Interestingly, they play a crucial role in ecosystems by aiding in decomposition. Though often feared, these roaches are of interest to scientists due to their unique adaptations and ecological significance. They offer valuable insights into evolutionary biology and have potential applications in fields such as waste management and environmental conservation. AS WE WORK WITH NATURAL PRODUCTS, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT RETURNS AFTER RECEIVING PICTURES PROVING THE ITEM DOES NOT MEET THE QUALITY EXPECTED. WE ARE GOING TO PACK THE PARCELS WITH ALL THE DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE FOR QUICK DELIVERY AND CUSTOMS PROCESSING BUT WE CAN NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DUTIES CHARGED OR PARCELS SEIZED IN CUSTOMS TILL THESE ARE NOT SENT BACK, IN THIS CASE, WE ARE GOING TO ISSUE A REFUND ONLY FOR THE CONTENTS. ITEM DESCRIPTION: All our mounted items are carefully delivered in plastic containers to prevent damages on transport, papered items are packaged in glassine envelopes specifying capture/breeding data and location available. CITES certificate will be provided in the auctions/selling required. CITES items only for sale within the UK. GENERAL DISCLAIMER: None of the butterflies offered for sale are listed on Annex A of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations All items listed here are legal to sell and buy under all UK and international laws and conforms fully to eBay's own policies (http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/wildlife.html). As required by the new EU legislation (ODR 524/2013) I hereby advice to the EU Commission's ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) platform for the settlement of consumer complaints / disputes: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr .We firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of responsible conscious trading.This allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.Please take into consideration that the specimen that you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.

Price: 43.19 GBP

Location: Birmingham

End Time: 2025-01-09T14:00:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 32.79 GBP