Discoids & Dubias

[Charles124]

I will be getting my first Beardie in about a month. I do not plan on spending hundreds of dollars a year on crickets for my baby Beardie. I have been looking heavily into breeding my own roaches as a staple insect in his diet as I have been told that it is the best alternative to crickets without excessive fat or anything. I live in Florida, so I know that I am technically not allowed to attain Dubias from anywhere (but if you can direct me to someone who will send some to me anyway, I'm all ears), so id probably go with Discoids as I hear that they are virtually the same as Dubias regarding both their care and their nutritional significance for a Bearded Dragon. Does anyone have any strong recommendations for any businesses or individuals that can sell me a couple hundred Discoids(or Dubias) for under $40? Any and all comments to my inquiry will be greatly appreciated.

p.s.
I live in Tallahassee Florida. If anyone knows any physical stores where I can buy some rather than buying them online, please let me know.

Thank you for the input,
David

 

[CooperDragon]

Discoid roaches are a popular alternative in Florida but I've heard they can sometimes be hard to find. There are some places you can order them online and have them shipped. I'm not sure about local physical stores but you may want to check craigslist to see if anyone has a colony for sale (or extras) nearby.

 

[Charles124]

Thank you CooperDragon!