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Dubia Roaches: A Natural and Nutrient-Rich Feast for Reptiles

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Dubia Roaches: A Natural and Nutrient-Rich Feast for Reptiles

Dubia Roaches: A Natural and Nutrient-Rich Feast for Reptiles

What sets Dubia roaches apart is their optimal calcium-to-phosphorus ratio. Calcium is critical for strong bones, preventing deformities and fractures, especially in reptiles that require higher levels of this mineral. By offering Dubia roaches regularly, reptile keepers contribute to the long-term skeletal health of their pets.

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Grain Mite Eliminating and Prevention!

Posted by Ronald Denicola on

Grain Mite Eliminating and Prevention!

Grain mites seem to be the one thing that has attacked our Dubia roach, and Superworm and Mealworm breeding colonies repeatedly over the years.

This document has been put together using personal experience as well as some in-depth information picked together from various sites and other breeders tribal knowledge.

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Prevention of Grain Mites

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If you are using any grain materials for substrate / bedding in mealworm farm, cricket/roach chow or other habitat, cook the grain in an oven at 200-250 degrees F for 1-2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees for 10-15 minutes. 

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Discoid Roach Info, Blaberus discoidalis

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Discoid Roach Info, Blaberus discoidalis

Here is a bit of Information about the habits and a characteristics of the Discoid Roach, Blaberus discoidalis.

FUN FACT!

Insect Eating Competitions

Discoid Cockroaches are also used in insect eating competitions since they are often raised in captivity and are easier to gather in large numbers during a contest. 

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Superworm Nutritional Values

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Here is as complete a list of nutritional values as I could find.    Nutritional composition(%) and energy content (Kcal/100g), based on dry matter:Protein – 43.13-46.79Fat – 40.80-42.04Fiber – 9.26-13.00NFE(Carbohydrates) – 2.61Energy content(Kcal/100g) – 575.53Vitamin composition based on dry matter:Vitamin A – 29.16 mcgVitamin E – 18.29-32 IU/kgVitamin C – 2.85 mgVitamin B1 – 0.14 mgVitamin B2 – 1.78 mgVitamin B3 – 7.67 mgVitamin B5 – 4.61Vitamin B7 – 83.14 mcgVitamin B9 – 0.16Mineral composition(mg/100g) based on dry matter and recommended daily intake for adults(mg/day):Calcium – 42-120Potassium – 750.59Magnesium – 118.29Phosphorus – 562.95Sodium – 112.83Iron – 3.92-5.03Zinc – 7.29-8.75Manganese –...

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