- Popular Choice: Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches (Blaptica dubia) are an excellent feeder insect for a wide range of animals including lizards, turtles, birds, amphibians, invertebrates and other insectivorous animals. Not sold as pets.
- Quantity per Box: Each Box contains 500 Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches.
- Variety of Options:
- Sizes: Four options including:
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra-Large
Tip: When choosing a Live Food item for your pet, pick an item that’s smaller in width than the animal’s mouth. - Sizes: Four options including:
- Nutritional Enhancement: For optimal nutrition, Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches should be supplemented with calcium by dusting or by including CalciWorms in your animal’s diet. Additionally, enrich their diet by incorporating waxworms for extra fat and hornworms for additional moisture.
- Digestive Considerations: Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches are highly nutritious, easy to digest, and low in fat compared to other feeder insects like mealworms or superworms.
- Care & Maintenance: House your Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches in a smooth-sided, well-ventilated container with a secure lid, such as a plastic bin or critter keeper. Provide stacked egg cartons to create vertical hiding spaces and reduce stress.
- Temperature & Humidity: Maintain an optimal temperature of 75°F – 90°F with moderate humidity.
- Hydration: Provide moisture through fruits and vegetables like orange slices, shredded carrots or cut potatoes, as water bowls can cause drowning.
- Feeding: Offer commercially available roach food or whole grain breads, cereal grains, apples, oranges, bananas, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, and broccoli stalks for balanced nutrition.
- Sanitation: Regularly clean the container by removing waste, uneaten food, and dead roaches to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Satisfaction Guaranteed: All Live Foods are guaranteed to arrive alive, except when shipped to areas with temperatures below 10°F or above 100°F, and are accompanied by a 72-hour health guarantee.
- Shipping Information: Live Food orders placed by 3:00 PM CT on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will ship the same day, Live Food orders placed after 3:00 PM CT on Thursday through Sunday will ship on Monday.
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We feed our Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches a scientifically formulated diet specifically designed to enhance the health and quality of all the insects in our colony.
You can order Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches anytime at RodentPro.com. Live Food Orders placed by 3:00 PM CT will ship the same day, Monday through Thursday. Live Food Orders placed after 3:00 PM CT Thursday and all orders placed Friday, Saturday and Sunday will ship Monday.
Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email containing your tracking information.
Blaptica dubia, also known as Dubia Roaches, are the preferred species of roaches for reptile food. Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches are an excellent staple food item for all insectivores. Live roaches activate the hunting instinct for reptiles keeping them active and interested in their food source.
To reduce stress and ensure proper care for your Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches, it is essential to transfer them to a well-ventilated container with a secure lid, like a plastic tub or critter keeper. Use clean egg cartons for hiding spaces to reduce stress. The optimal temperature for Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches is 75–90°F with moderate humidity. Provide moisture through fruits and vegetables like orange slices, shredded carrots or cut potatoes, as water bowls can cause drowning. Offer commercially available roach food or whole grain breads, cereal grains, apples, oranges, bananas, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, and broccoli stalks. Regularly clean the container by removing waste, uneaten food, and dead roaches to ensure a hygienic environment.
Live Extra-Large Dubia Roaches are often preferred over other feeder insects because they offer higher protein levels, lower fat content, and better digestibility, making them a healthier choice for many reptiles and exotic pets. They are also quieter, produce less odor, live longer, and are much less likely to escape. Additionally, Dubia roaches are easy to gut-load, providing superior nutrition for your pets.
