WHERE SHOULD I STORE MY DUBIAS?
Dubia roaches should be kept in a large plastic tub. We recommend using one with a lid to prevent them from escaping, but you must make sure there is plenty of ventilation. If you are creating the housing yourself, this means cutting holes in the side of the tub or the lid and affixing a metal screen. Alternatively, you could purchase one of our keepers, which already has these installed.
Dubias prefer dark, tight spaces to hide. Vertically stacked egg crate flats provide the perfect shelter for them, as they are non-toxic and textured, making them easy to climb onto.
Bedding material in the bottom of the tub is not necessary.
WHAT DO I FEED MY DUBIAS?
Dubias do well on a grain-based diet. If you do not have the means or the desire to make your own, we sell roach food that has been tested vigorously and optimized to meet all their nutritional needs.
If you choose to supplement their diet, you can do so with a variety of fruits or vegetables (e.g. apples, potatoes, carrots). However, fresh food will eventually rot, so you have to be diligent about replacing them regularly and watch closely for signs of mold.
WHAT ABOUT A WATER SOURCE?
For hydration, you can purchase our insect water, which has been formulated to create a gel-like consistency, and contains no additives. Alternatively, you could fill the dish with damp paper towels or a sponge (using filtered water), but these would have to be replaced at least every two days to prevent bacterial build up and smell.