my late bloomer is growing.

[Bwalter]

I have had a really hard time finding live feeders Booger will eat. Crickets, repti-worms, hasn't been much of a eater at all, at 6 months old he was 6 1/2 inches long, and about 14.2 grams, now I have him on roaches, 4 weeks later he is 8 1/4 inches long and right at 28 grams. He gets his roaches in the morning, worms in a bowl for the day (greens too) and more roaches at night, I changed things up and today he ate a lot, finally, I did put him in a tub and feed him that way, but still won't eat much, tried just putting roaches in a bowl they can't get out of in his tank and he ate about 15-20 of them just tonight, so that means he feels more comfortable in his tank, so roaches in a bowl in his tank morning and night, worms during the day, I think I figured out a way he will eat more.

 

[Bwalter]

I tried putting roaches in his bowl again this morning and put it in his tank, he ate 20+ roaches, now I know where to feed him he should really grow. He just wasn't eating enough in a feeder tub, ( maybe around 10) sure wish I figured that out a long time ago. But now he is doing very well and eating tons. Time to order more roaches and the big ones I have will save to see if I can start a colony.

 

[BrilliantEraser]

Sounds great that you figured out something that works! What roach species do you use? I, too, have a late bloomer and know the pain of trying to get them to eat well enough.

 

[Bwalter]

I have got the Dubia roaches, and he just loves them. I ordered from people on this site, Between 6-7 months he is starting to have a growth spurt, and loving it. He has doubled his weight in a month , but he is finally eating lots, and I mean lots of roaches, about 40-50 a day now. I would say try them, you will be suprised, I know I was.

 

[BrilliantEraser]

What sort of dish do you use to keep the roaches in? Do you have a picture? I have trouble with superworms escaping the bowl I currently have for Garrus, and it's driving me nuts!

 

[Bwalter]

I just got a bowl for cats today, I put his roaches in there and they can't get out unless he is in there eating and they climb on him. It doesn't move as it has a bottom so it won't slide. Might have to get a taller one soon tho. Check out cat and dog bowls, they seem to be taller and maybe they won't get out?

 

[BrilliantEraser]

If the sides are taller, how does your dragon get in there/reach to get to the food? I'm a really visual person, so pictures help best!! :study:

 

[Bwalter]

so far the bowl I got him has smaller sides. and big around so he can get in and eat, but he is only 8 1/4 inches long right now. If I can post a pic I will but it isn't a close up because I only have a phone to take pics.

 

[Bwalter]

this is the cat bowl I bought for Booger for his roaches, and they are under 1/2"

 

[Bwalter]

Only thing bad about the bowl, Booger jumps in but can't get his feet under him, maybe paper towl taped to bottom?

 

[BrilliantEraser]

Okay, I see! Thanks a ton. Paper towel would probably work -- or a bit of shelf liner?

 

[Kalyn876]

I tried that exact bowl with the pheonix worms and the little guys crawled right out of it..bah

 

[BrilliantEraser]

Phoenix worms...crawled out of that cat bowl? I've never had trouble with them being able to escape...well, anything, really. :shock:

 

[Kalyn876]

Phoenix worms...crawled out of that cat bowl? I've never had trouble with them being able to escape...well, anything, really. :shock:

I've heard that and so I thought I was going crazy for a moment too; but they were indeed crawling up and over the side of the dish...getting on my counter. ick!

 

[Bwalter]

Just measured Booger tonight and hes up to 8 3/4 inchs now, 1/2 in less then a week, not sure on weight, have to get bigger scales soon. I did tape some paper towls on bottom of bowl and he has no problem getting in and eating now,