dubia roach colony

[bplakers]

im not really a big fan of roaches but have been having problems keeping crickets alive. was just wondering if anyone offerd a starter kit for a colony and how you care for them ext. or if anyone has a website that will explain it appreciate it thanx

 

[bambichik39]

Just, literally, like 2 seconds ago, made my first purchase for dubias to start a colony. http://www.theroachguy.com/ its a great website with tips and pointers and they have a kit! So far the guy (sorry I didn't catch his name) that runs it has been very helpful and has emailed me back quickly with an answer to every weird question I have had. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Can't wait till they get here!

 

[bplakers]

thanks i found him to. id rather go with crickets just cause there not roaches but im not having much luck with crickets lately so instead of throwing money down drain on that figured try something diff. still debating and gotta run it through the proper channels if you know what i mean

 

[EShell]

After fooling with both roaches and crickets, and then starting my own Dubia colony, I MUCH prefer dealing with the roaches.

 

[ajkry2]

After fooling with both roaches and crickets, and then starting my own Dubia colony, I MUCH prefer dealing with the roaches.

+1

i also tried breeding supers too. i got impatient. easiest to breed (and most liked by my pooper) are roaches 2nd easiest to breed are supers. i had a crix colony going for a while, but crix are gross :lol:

 

[Grimleo]

I agree with bambichik39, TheRoachGuy has always been extremely helpful and his site has everything you need to get started. I've never come across someone with such great customer service, and willingness to help. =) Also from experience I can tell you that you might not like the idea of having roaches, but once you have had them for a while crickets become very shun-able, lol.