The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, ‘Maddies’ or ‘Hissers’ as they are sometimes also called, are flightless, hard-shelled live-bearing insects native to Madagascar, an island off the east coast of Africa.

Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

Fairly common and easily procured through private breeders and even pet shops; these fairly large insects are an interesting alternative and lucrative hobby for the insect enthusiast.
Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches have a rather long lifespan, generally living to be about three years old. Some captive Madagascar roaches… From: The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Makes an Unusual Pet