Dubia Roach Care

Caring for Your Dubia Roaches: Essential Tips for Healthy Feeders

Thank you for choosing our high-quality Dubia roaches to meet your pet's dietary needs. Dubia roaches are an excellent food choice for many pets, offering substantial nutritional benefits. To ensure these insects remain healthy until they become a meal for your pet, follow this simple care guide.

1. Appropriate Housing

• Container: A smooth-sided plastic bin or a glass aquarium works well for housing. The size depends on the number of roaches, but they don't require much space. Make sure the enclosure is escape-proof without compromising ventilation.
• Interior Setup: Dubia roaches prefer dark, confined spaces. Egg cartons or cardboard tubes provide excellent hiding and climbing spaces, helping the roaches feel secure and reducing stress.

2. Adequate Nutrition and Hydration

• Feeding: To ensure your roaches are nutritious for your pet, provide a balanced diet. High-quality commercial roach chow, available from pet supply stores, is convenient and healthy for the roaches. Fresh fruits and vegetables, such as slices of apple, carrot, and sweet potato, offer additional nutrients and water.
• Water: Provide a small water dish with cotton balls, filled halfway so as not to cover the cotton balls, for your roaches. Alternatively, moisture-rich foods such as lettuce can provide hydration. These approaches prevent the risk of drowning and helps maintain appropriate humidity levels.

3. Optimal Temperature and Humidity

• Temperature: Dubia roaches thrive in warmth, with the ideal temperature range between 70-95 degrees Fahrenheit (21-35 degrees Celsius). They do not require light, and a small heat mat can be used in a cooler environment to maintain the appropriate temperature.
• Humidity: Aim for moderate humidity levels. While Dubia roaches can tolerate a range of humidity levels, the ideal is around 60%. Overly dry conditions should be avoided, and proper ventilation is necessary to prevent mold growth in more humid environments.

4. Basic Maintenance and Hygiene

• Cleaning: Regularly remove uneaten food, shed skins, and waste to prevent mold and bacteria growth. A complete clean-out of the enclosure with a change of substrate may be necessary occasionally, depending on the number of roaches and size of the enclosure.
• Health Check: Inspect the roaches regularly to ensure they are active and healthy. Lethargy, discolored individuals, or a foul smell in the enclosure can indicate health issues.

5. Preparing for Feeding

• Gut Loading: For the most nutritional benefit, 'gut load' the roaches 24-48 hours before they are fed to your pet. This process involves feeding the roaches nutrient-rich foods that they will, in turn, provide to your pet.
• Healthy Feeders: Only healthy, lively roaches should be offered to your pets. This ensures your pet is receiving the best nutrition and prevents any potential transmission of parasites or illness.

6. Safe Handling

• Minimize Contact: Use tongs or a small container to transfer roaches from their enclosure to your pet's habitat. This practice is not only safer for the roaches but also more hygienic for you.
• Hand Washing: Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling the roaches or cleaning their enclosure to prevent cross-contamination.

By maintaining these care practices, your Dubia roaches will serve as a nutritious, high-quality food source for your pet. Should you have any concerns or questions, our support team is on standby to assist you, ensuring your pet's feeding regimen is nothing short of excellent.