Dubia & other things

[c4chaos]

Hello forum,
Several questions:
1. What heat source do you use for your dubia colony? I'm getting a shipment in from Dubai Deli and I have carpet so I can't put a heat pack on there. Can I just tape it to the side of the tub?
2. Are phoenix worms a good staple feeder other than dubia? My dragon is 7". I got the medium size starter pack from the Phoenix Worm store. $5.99 for 100+ worms.
Thanks and hope to hear from you.
- S

 

[Claudiusx]

1. I use a human heating pad. I have carpet and use it.. Never have had a problem.

2. Yes they are.

-Brandon

 

[Spikeshuman]

Is leaving my dubia colony in the garage going to kill them? I just can NOT bring myself to put them in the house.. at all! I live in Texas.. its not cold yet but it will get cold soon.

Second question.. how do I give dubia water? I gave them water crystals like I do for the crickets.. and half a day later they were gone.. completely consumed. Not dried.. not scattered anywhere.. completely eaten.

 

[Claudiusx]

You can put them wherever you want as long as you meet their basic needs to thrive.

You give them water with the water crystals. If they are all gone already they must have been thirsty. You should keep crystals in there 24/7.

-Brandon

 

[c4chaos]

Can't you also spray a sponge and give them water that way?

 

[Spikeshuman]

I was told that sponges hold too much bacteria.. and not to do that.

 

[Trajega]

Ive found the best way to handle the crystals is to put them in a tupperware (or cleaned recycled plastic container / chinese delivery containers), then put some holes in the sides (no bigger than an inch across and 1/2 inc high. It helps them last MUCH longer. Also living in Texas this helps hold the moisture in a small area incase they need to soak some up and not evaporate it all off.

 

[c4chaos]

Darn it - I didn't get any crystals. Where can I buy them other than online?

 

[Trajega]

Darn it - I didn't get any crystals. Where can I buy them other than online?

walmart gardening area. You will be buying water crystals but will be paying a few bucks for a small bag. Pet stores will have a water gel which is your LEAST economic choice.

 

[randommonks]

Darn it - I didn't get any crystals. Where can I buy them other than online?

I had to go to Lowe's to get Soil Moist. 1 lb should run you no more than $12.

 

[c4chaos]

Darn it - I didn't get any crystals. Where can I buy them other than online?

I had to go to Lowe's to get Soil Moist. 1 lb should run you no more than $12.

Doesn't Soil Moist contain fertilizer?

 

[c4chaos]

I should be receiving the dubia today...
A few more questions.
Where can I get egg cartons? Obviously from eating eggs, but is there a decent substitute that I can use?
What do you feed your dubia?
I've read about people using cat food...
I wasn't worried before, but now I'm kind of worried.

 

[randommonks]

I should be receiving the dubia today...
A few more questions.
Where can I get egg cartons? Obviously from eating eggs, but is there a decent substitute that I can use?
What do you feed your dubia?
I've read about people using cat food...
I wasn't worried before, but now I'm kind of worried.

You can get egg cartons from local cafes or Denny's. If you don't want to go that route, your roaches should be delivered with egg cartons in the box. If not, you can use toilet paper rolls or anything they can crawl on and hide.

Feed cat food, baby carrots, water crystals, table scraps, bread. Remember these are roaches so they'll eat anything but if you're feeding them to your dragon instead of using them to breed, feed more veggies.

Doesn't Soil Moist contain fertilizer?

Nope. Just straight acrylic polymer no fertilizer added. Soil Moist does make one that has fertilizer in it called Soil Moist Plus. Bonus points if you can guess what the Plus is :wink:

 

[Spikeshuman]

Is dog food ok? I dont have cats. I scooped up the crumbs at the bottom of the dog food bin.. and gave it to the roaches.

 

[randommonks]

Is dog food ok? I dont have cats. I scooped up the crumbs at the bottom of the dog food bin.. and gave it to the roaches.

Cat food is normally recommended because it's higher in protein, but I think dog food should stil be fine.