Just ordered some Dubia Roaches..

[croc&chewy]

Got the small ones (0.5 - 1.2 cm).. just wondering if these are alright for an 8 week old beardie? If not I can always feed these to my older two.

I'm quite scared of them, this is the first time I have ordered these (or ever seen a cockroach in my life) so I'm just wondering what to expect.

-Can they escape?
-There will be approx. 50 of them.. what do I feed them? I have koi fish food and dry cat food I heard this is ok?
-Are they alright to feed to my baby?
-Are they fast (sad I know but I am s*** scared of things like this lol)
-Am I alright to keep them in the tub they come in?
-Do they need any humidity?
-If I find a dead one do I scrap the lot?

I read through the guide at the top and though I'd ask these questions.

Oh I ordered off Welcome to The Roach Shop .. are these alright to deal with?

Thanks

[Breadrun]

Originally Posted by croc&chewy

Got the small ones (0.5 - 1.2 cm).. just wondering if these are alright for an 8 week old beardie? If not I can always feed these to my older two.

I'm quite scared of them, this is the first time I have ordered these (or ever seen a cockroach in my life) so I'm just wondering what to expect.

-Can they escape?
-There will be approx. 50 of them.. what do I feed them? I have koi fish food and dry cat food I heard this is ok?
-Are they alright to feed to my baby?
-Are they fast (sad I know but I am s*** scared of things like this lol)
-Am I alright to keep them in the tub they come in?
-Do they need any humidity?
-If I find a dead one do I scrap the lot?

I read through the guide at the top and though I'd ask these questions.

Oh I ordered off Welcome to The Roach Shop .. are these alright to deal with?

Thanks

Hi there,

The small roaches will be find for your younger beardie as long as you remember the rule about the size between the eyes,

they cant really escape unless in something silly like a shoebox, if you keep them in a plastic tub or rub then they will be fine

Fish food and dry cat food is fine but some fresh veg is important to gutload them,

the baby will be fine with the really little baby roaches, try starting a coloney its fairly easy but you might have to wait until you get enough to breed and keep in good supply

they dont really need humidity and it doesnt matter if you have them in a dark place (i hear they like this)

if you find a dead one then no dont scrap the lot, just remove the deceased and things will be fine

hope this helps

[croc&chewy]

Yeah helped loads thanks alot

I'd start a colony if I had my own house where my mum wouldn't kill me .. lol

[Breadrun]

lol yeah mums can be like that! once she realises they cant escape and cant breed in her house she will come around,

i also forgot to mention bout the humidty thing, they need water and you can either spray the tub every other day (just a quick spray) or leave water crystals in there which you can buy from numerous places

[croc&chewy]

Its just getting her to believe that lol..

[kimberley9447]

Just to let you know there have been a few people that have ordered from the roach shop and have not recieved there roaches. Also there prices for smalls are very expensive as I sell 250 small for £12 including recorded delivery where as there smalls are £11 per 100 including delivery.

[croc&chewy]

Oh well that isn't good . I hope they come! I didn't order it for any time because I did the free delivery one I'm a big tight arse with my money lol!

[guinness_mick]

Hey mate let me know how you get on with the Roaches, as i want to give them a try.
and i'm in the same boat as you, as they scare the F**k out of me.
But my beardie and AFT gecko's are getting bored off crix and locusts.
Becuae at the moment they will only eat butterworms, silkworms and phoniex worms, and this is costing me a bomb lol

[Dan99]

Yh. I have had a problem with RoachShop in the past. I payed the extra £5 for next day delivery and got them 3 weeks later ! Didn't reply to any of my emails aswell !!

[jack_rep]

Originally Posted by croc&chewy

-Can they escape?
only if you let them, cant climb very or fly. I put them in a inch high rimmed dog feeding type bowl. cant get out of there unless beardy lets them use its legs as ladder.
-There will be approx. 50 of them.. what do I feed them? I have koi fish food and dry cat food I heard this is ok?
anything you have lying around. Old cereal is what i use. With a bit of fruit of veg for moisture
-Are they alright to feed to my baby?
Yep
-Are they fast (sad I know but I am s*** scared of things like this lol)
no, well not compared to crix anyway. Should be dead easy to manage comparably
-Am I alright to keep them in the tub they come in?
Depends how big the tub is. If they have enough space to move around will be fine.
-Do they need any humidity?
No, but they seem to breed better, and have less bad sheds when there is increased humidity.
-If I find a dead one do I scrap the lot?
nup

they prefere a warmer enviroment. Put them onto of your beardies viv and the excess heat from the bulb should be enough

Oh I ordered off Welcome to The Roach Shop .. are these alright to deal with?
Yep

Hope that helps. Sorry if im just repeating people.