Dubia roach question? Getting beardie tomorrow....

I was wondering a good way to get the humidity up for my dubia's? Where to place my all in one thermometer/hydrometer? To make sure I have an accurate reading of both.

For my colony, i dont have anything put 2 human heating pads under a 50 gallon rubbermaid bin, the heating pads are set on high, and the only temp gauge ihave is just a thermometer but i know the humidity is good because they dont die when their shedding. Just make sure to put in a water bottle with little holse on the cap if you thing your humidity is too low.

The best way that I have found to keep the humidity levels correct is to always keep water crystals in the bin. Make sure that they are not directly above the heat source and you should be fine.

As far as the temperatures, I place my probe a couple inches above the "floor" level in the egg crates. Wait about an hour then take the reading. I don't leave the probe in there. I figured once the temperature was set, then I was good to go. So far, so good....

Dont worry about humidity unless you start seeing bad molts. I have learned that humidity isnt a big deal with dubia.

My setup up has

One hot side with human heating pad about 92 degrees and the egg crates are on that side.
Water gel (Muchies or something the brand is can't get water crystals anywhere)
Ground up cat food with oats for food with occasional fruits and veggies.
Bottle with water in it on the hot

you should be fine, all i have in mine are heating pads set on high and water crystals and the humidity is just fine.

water crystals fresh fruits and veggies and like clear said unless you start seeing bad molts your doing good. these guys are very easy to breed and can take a beating and will still perform for you.

So as long as its dark humidity is decent and temps are right I should have zero problems?


Thanks for all your help can't wait till I need no more crickets.

Adam

LoL I did this on my gecko forums so here goes again This is my roach setup.....
My 35qt bin....

A picture inside, 2.5doz large egg crates on top and 1/2 ones underneath on their side for the roaches to climb on. Note the water crystals in the clear dish and the mug of water I keep in there (the crystals dry out a lot faster w/ out it in there, I only get in the bin once every two days for my geckos).

The 1/2 crates underneath....

My cutsie wootsie wittle babies!!!!! :lol: :lol: (my daughter actually wanted to KEEP them when she first saw them :shock: ) Match box car in there for a reference size.

MMMMMMM COCKAMAROACHES!!!!!!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


I just throw the roach feed in the bottom of the bin, leave the fras in there as it gives the babies something to crawl around in (I believe they eat it too :shock: ). The bin is set on a heat pad like you get at the pharmacy and I adjust it high-med-low as I need them to breed or not (high temps = more babies). I also throw apples, carrots, greens and potatoes in between the 1/2 cartons and normally there isn't anything to take out.