Question for Reptile keepers

[James M]

I used go to my local reptile shop to get dubia roaches and crickets but they raised their prices to $17 for 20 roaches.
Anyone order online ? Would like to hear your suggestions

 

[Rakie]

Breed your own roaches. They are clean and don't smell like crickets, easy to keep and breed.

 

[DSC reef]

@Lovemyreef2015

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

I agree with breeding them. I always ordered discoid roaches (Dubia's are illegal in Florida) from this place.
https://www.ovipost.com/
They are currently getting their stock back up but I can tell you they have the nicest reasonably priced roaches I've seen. Their are a few bearded dragon breeders on Facebook that also sell Dubia's.

 

[ReefQueen]

Breed your own roaches. They are clean and don't smell like crickets, easy to keep and breed.

+1 they are easy to breed and are also much quieter then crickets. They just make a slight rustling sounds lol.

 

[James M]

Thanks for the help....Tips on breeding them ?

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Thanks for the help....Tips on breeding them ?

I just let them grow. I fed a high quality roach diet.
https://www.roachworld.com/products...EwPsiEQOfJrGqwFq4Vieq2Oexf4ajnjwaAvalEALw_wcB
Lots of egg crates and let them do their thing

 

[kireek]

I have found that they will readily eat vegetables as well. A slice of potato or carrot will help keep them hydrated.

 

[408Dartfish]

Cool topic what are you feeding James?

 

[James M]

I’m feeding a leopard gecko and I plan on getting a bearded dragon. Which eat a lot when they’re babies.

 

[408Dartfish]

I’m feeding a leopard gecko and I plan on getting a bearded dragon. Which eat a lot when they’re babies.

Nice I’ve got a bearded dragon it’s one of the best pets ever so chill. My 2yr old daughter loves it. He’s prob about 5yrs old

 

[furcifer208]

I used go to my local reptile shop to get dubia roaches and crickets but they raised their prices to $17 for 20 roaches.
Anyone order online ? Would like to hear your suggestions

https://flukerfarms.com/crickets-live-feeder-insects

https://www.buydubiaroaches.com/forsale.html

 

[kireek]

I’m feeding a leopard gecko and I plan on getting a bearded dragon. Which eat a lot when they’re babies.

I think the beardies will always eat a lot if you let them,lol.

 

[DSC reef]

Our beardies were piggies!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Our beardies were piggies!

You're making me miss my beardie lol

 

[Retro Reefer]

Someone say dinner? :D Mine is getting picky these day’s, she only likes one particular brand of meal worms and her crickets have to be just the right size or she gives me the evil look ;) maybe I’ll give roaches a try.

 

[Rakie]

Yeah very easy to breed and feed. Back in the day a lot of freshwater people who kept monster fish wanted crickets but hated dealing with them. I got a bunch of people into breeding roaches for their fish. Their arowana's and stuff loved it, can't say the wives were pleased with my idea.

 

[James M]

I got all the supplies I need and now I’m debating on getting 100 small Dubias or 10 female and 5 males.
What should I get ?

 

[GabeM]

I got all the supplies I need and now I’m debating on getting 100 small Dubias or 10 female and 5 males.
What should I get ?

small dubias are quite small (usually lke 1/2 an inch) and will be long gone before the 3 months or so it takes to get to adulthood for the dubias. I would get both.