Insect Feeders Info & Care — Insect Feeder Care

Feeder Insect Care & Gut-Loading Explanation

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Feeder Insect Care & Gut-Loading Guide Dubia / Discoid / Madagascar Roaches • Store in dark, ventilated container with egg crates. Ideal temp: 80–90°F.• Feed dry gut-load foods (grains, leafy greens) 24 hours before use.• Hydrate with carrots or water crystals. Clean Bi-Weekly. Avoid standing water. More Indepth Care Guide here:https://mrpetsupplies.com/pages/dubia-roach-care Crickets • Store in tall bin with ventilation and egg cartons. Temp: 75–85°F.• Gut-load with grains and greens. •Hydrate with carrots, water crystals or gel. Mealworms & Superworms • Store in oats or bran bedding. •Feed with carrots, squash, or sweet potatoes. Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) • Do...

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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

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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Discoid Roach Info, Blaberus discoidalis

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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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Red Runner Care and Info

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Blatta lateralis, or Shelfordella lateralis, the Turkestan Cockroach [1], also known as the red runner,[2] rusty red cockroach,[3] or Red Lat is a small sized species of cockroach which grows to about 1inch in length. These roaches have been raising in popularity for that last few year as feeders for a variety of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and fish.   The higher protein content combined with the easy to digest chitin shell make Red Runner Roaches highly sought after and a greater alternative to the most common staple feeder the Banded Cricket. Red Runner Roaches are much easier to keep than crickets. They have more positive nutritional benefits than super worms...

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