Dubia Roaches
Blaptica Dubia Roaches are usually smaller than Discoid Roaches and Orange Headed Roaches, making them an all-around great feeder roach species. Of the three species, Dubia Roaches have the softest exoskeleton making them an excellent food item for arachnids and small lizards. However, the adults are not as meaty as adults of some of the other adult roach species.
Unlike crickets, roach enclosures do not smell and can be kept clean with a little attention to housekeeping. Sweep or scoop the bottom of the enclosure as required, usually only every few months.
Offer your roaches fresh fruit or vegetables at least once a week. Carrot, apples, oranges, fresh leafy vegetables and fruit are all eagerly accepted. Remove any fruit or vegetables that are not eaten in a day or two to prevent mold. Make sure any dry food such as roach diet stays dry. Water should be supplied by water gel as it does not get stinky the way sponges will. Using water gel insures against immature roaches accidentally drowning. A dish of water gel also raises the humidity inside the enclosure so that misting the enclosure is not necessary.
Keep your feeder roaches at a minimum temperature of 68 degrees. Dubia Roaches are Tropical Roaches and need to be kept warm.
(We will be offering the Discoid Roaches and Orange Headed Roaches as soon as our colonies grow large enough.)
Dubia Roaches
Extra Small
Moisture 71.5(%)
Protein 21.4(%)
Fat 6.1(%)
Ash 1.3(%)
Fiber 2.6(%)
Calcium 700(mg/kg)
Phosphorus 2600(mg/kg)
Large
Moisture 65.6(%)
Protein 23.4(%)
Fat 7.2(%)
Ash 1.2(%)
Fiber 2.9(%)
Calcium 800(mg/kg)
Phosphorus 2600(mg/kg)
Small Dubia 1 doz 12 $3.43 + .27 = $3.70
2 1/2 30 $6.94 + .56 =$7.50
5 doz 60 $10.23 +.82 = $11.05
Medium Dubia 1 doz 12 $4.95 +.40 = $5.35
2 1/5 doz 30 $10.88+.87 = $11.75
5 doz 60 $19.44 + 1.56 = $21.00
Large Dubia - not adult 1 doz 12 $6.62+.53 = $7.15
30 $11.02 + .88 = $11.90
5 doz (limited amounts) 60 $27.64+2.21 = $29.85
Please see the 'Price list' page for full list of prices and sizes
