COLUMBUS, Ohio – Tiny mites living on the surface of Madagascar hissing cockroaches help decrease the presence of a variety of molds on the cockroaches' bodies, potentially reducing allergic responses ...

There are many reasons why Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches are fantastic pets for children and adults. They are harmless, docile, easy-to-care-for creatures and are an excellent introduction to the ...

Not all roaches are filthy. Not all roaches are filthy. The Madagascar hissing cockroach actually makes a pretty sweet pet, thanks to the hungry mites that serve as its cleaning crew. Not all roaches ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Their gentle nature, large size, odd sounds and low-maintenance care have made Madagascar hissing cockroaches popular educational tools and pets for years. But the giant insects also ...

Nothing says love like naming a hissing cockroach after someone. This Valentine's Day the Bronx Zoo is giving jaded ex-lovers and hopeless romantics alike the opportunity to name one of the zoo's ...

It's that time of the year. Zoos around the country are gearing up to help lovers "honor" exes who did them dirty this Valentine's Day. The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas for example, is holding a special ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. This ...

Sarah Redelman’s daughters Elise, 5, and Abilene, 3 have no fear when it comes digging in the dirt and trying to see what they can find, she said. So it was no surprise they had great fun Saturday ...

Spend just $15 and send shivers down someone's spine this Valentine's Day by naming a hissing cockroach in their honor. But whether it's called after an ex or current lovebug is completely down to you ...