Dubia Roach Care Sheet

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 BioSupplies Dubia Roach Care Sheet

Low smell, easy care, high nutrition — your reptile’s dream feed

 Welcome to the world of Dubia Roaches!

Good news — you’ve picked one of the easiest live feeders to keep alive 

With just a few simple steps, your roaches will stay healthy, active, and ready to feed.

 Step 1: Set Them Up

As soon as they arrive:

✅ Place them in a smooth-sided, ventilated container
✅ Add egg cartons (they love to climb and hide)
✅ Keep them in a dark, quiet spot

 Dubias prefer the dark — think “under the couch”, not “sunbaking on the deck”

 Step 2: Feed Them Right (Gut Loading)

Healthy roaches = better nutrition for your reptiles 

Feed them:

  •  Carrot
  •  Leafy greens
  •  Fruit (in small amounts)
  • Bug Boost - Dry insect feed (best option)

 Tip: Remove old food before it goes soft or mouldy

 Step 3: Hydration

Dubias need moisture, but keep it controlled:

✅ Use:

❌ Avoid:

  • Open water bowls (they can drown or create humidity issues)

 Step 4: Keep Them Warm (This is KEY)

Dubia roaches LOVE warmth:

 Ideal temp: 26–32°C

Too cold = they slow down or stop moving
Warm = active, growing, breeding

 If they’re sluggish… they’re probably cold

⚠️ Step 5: Avoid These Common Mistakes

 Too cold (biggest killer)
 Too much moisture / humidity
 Overcrowding
 Poor ventilation

 Quick tip:
Dry + warm = happy roaches

 Step 6: Keep It Clean

  • Remove old food regularly
  • Clear out waste build-up over time
  • Keep enclosure dry

 Dubias are naturally low smell — unless things get damp

 Feeding Time Tips

  • Feed appropriate size for your reptile
  • Dust with calcium if needed
  • Use feeding tongs or a feeding dish

 Bonus:
Dubias don’t jump or climb smooth surfaces — much easier to handle than crickets 

 Want Them to Last Longer

✔ Keep them warm
✔ Keep them dry
✔ Don’t overfeed or overcrowd

 Do this and they’ll outlast most other feeders

 From BioSupplies

Dubia roaches are one of the best feeders you can use — and one of the easiest to care for once you know how.

 Need more? We’ve got all sizes ready to go
 Want better results? Check out our hydration gels & feeds

BioSupplies — Live food done right.

Please note: BioSupplies no longer supplies live Dubia roaches. This care sheet remains available as general husbandry information.

Looking for an alternative feeder? Explore our range of live Woodies, Crickets, Mealworms and Black Soldier Fly Larvae.

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