Dubia Roach Information And Care

 

Appearance and Size of Dubia Roaches

Adults Size: 1.2 to 2 inches

Life Span: 2 Years

Reproductive Rate: Very High

Also referred to as the Tropical Spotted Roach, Dubia Roaches are a popular feeder for insectivores and omnivores. This is mainly due to the fact that Dubia have a very long digestive track that allows for perfect gutloading.

 

Size Options

The sizing of this roach is not exact, but very close. Below is the recorded range of sizes you will receive or each size selected.

XS: 1/4″

S: 1/2″

M: 3/4″

L: 1″

Adults: 1.25 to 2″

 

What size Dubia do I feed my reptile?

Most keepers feed Dubia that are no larger than the space between the eyes of the reptile or animal being fed.

Make sure you are dusting your Dubia with calcium powder before feeding to prevent MBD in reptiles.

 

What is MBD?

Metabolic Bone Disease is not mentioned enough by retailers that sell Dubia roaches.  Captive-raised reptiles need large amounts of calcium in their diet in order to grow properly. Without enough calcium, the reptile can be left seriously injured. Calcium for reptiles is extremely cheap and should not be an overlooked step.

If you are interested in learning more about MBD and how it affects reptiles you can check out this article

By weight not by count

We list counts for ease of understanding for our customers. However, all of our insects are sold by weight and a generous weight.

In Example: If you buy 100 bugs you could receive 105 or 95 in the count. However, your reptile will be getting the same amount of weight in dubia. Normally all of our counts are over by a generous amount. But in some cases, female dubia weigh more and can throw the count off if you receive more of them.

 

Husbandry and Diet of Dubia Roaches 

Temperature: 70-85

Humidity: 45-80%

Dubia roach care is fairly simple compared to other roach species. The colonies can quickly boom, so cleanliness is an essential aspect of their husbandry. We prefer to feed this species, our Dry Roach Food, and Jumbo Water Crystals. We limit the veggies and fruit with this species to keep the containers as dry as possible. No substrate is required, however some keepers do use substrates or even bioactive. Dubia are kept in vented containers with vertical egg flats (also available in our store)

Red Runner Colony Habitat: To breed, you need a warm, dark area to store them. House the Runners in a plastic storage container, tank with a screen lid, or pre-made habitat. 20-gallons per 1000 adults is ideal.

 

Dubia Diet

A quality base diet for your roaches should be a professional premade mix, like our Supreme Feed.  Our “Supreme Feed” is high in calcium, probiotics, and essential vitamins and minerals. The formulation acts as a gut-load, providing quality nutrition to your reptiles. The recipe has been perfected through experimentation since 2016.

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In addition to a Premade mix, supplemental food and treats should be added to the Dubia roach bin. Here are some of our top picks.

• Vegetable-Based: Potato, sweet potato, dried peas
• Fruit-Based:  Oranges, Bananas, Apples
• Fungi-Based: Dried Mushrooms
• Fiber-Based: Leaf litter, Oats, Grains
• Water: We Recommend giving water to your roaches using “water crystals.”  Standing water in the habitat can cause, spills, mold, and unsanitary conditions. We have large size crystals that reduce surface area and evaporation making supplying water a breeze.

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