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[Pixall]

does anyone have nutriants vaules for crickets and dubia? im making a powerpoint to show my parents how much better dubia are

Check out beautiful dragons maybe?

 

[CritterFeeders]

I breed both meal worms and dubias, I say go the dubia route.

 

[dragongirl95]

I got awesome news. My mom just told me we could try out dubia. But she said if one escapes never again. So what do I need to get for the dubia?

 

[Carnivorouszoo]

Good luck with no escapees I have them escape from my beardies cage when she's eating but then my cage has a teeny gap at the door from the hinges, its homemade. Never had any escape from the bin though.

You need a bin, plastic storage tote, not a tiny one, they need room to multiply. Then you need egg crates (I use the ones from the eggs I get at the store). Also a heat source (mine are on top my beardies cage and placed above the heat lamp), as well as food and water. Best water issoil moist sold at lowes, home depot, or similar stores. For food I grind up cat food, dog food, dry beans, rice, various low to no sugar cereals, etc.

Good luck.

 

[Pixall]

Why? I add sugar to my chow, they love it!!

 

[Carnivorouszoo]

I'm diabetic so its what I have on hand XD

 

[Pixall]

Well that makes sense lol

 

[BeardedAaliyah]

We're currently buying Reptiworms, but I cannot wait to start raising dubias.

 

[dragongirl95]

im think about orderig a 190 mix that comes with a adult pair then im gonna order an extra 20 female and another male. do you think that would be a good start?

 

[Pixall]

It will take a fair amount of time to get 'established', but people have started with less, myself included. I started with 60 total roaches(babies, adults, subadults) in early October. Haven't counted in a while, and I have added to the colony twice since then, but I am still waiting to have 100% independence from pet shop feeders. Probably going to order some more adults soon, I am too impatient to keep waiting. :lol:

Next step; start a super colony, and maybe some Turks.

 

[dragongirl95]

Are the Turks better then dubia?

 

[Pixall]

Are the Turks better then dubia?

Nope. Just variety. They are smaller and breed faster-and run faster, but they look more roach like. At least that is how I understand it.

 

[dragongirl95]

Can I use a glass aquarium I Have a empty 20 gallon.

 

[dragongirl95]

What do I use to make the roach food and how much of each ingredient?

 

[Pixall]

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I made a simple guide. Long, but simple. If ya still have questions, feel free to ask!