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Blaptica dubia is a feeder roach that can be found throughout Central and South America. Dubia roaches have a few different names including Orange Spotted Roach or Guyana Orange Spotted Roach. Blaptica dubia make a great feeder roach for a few good reasons. Their size is a great reason, only reaching about 2" as adults they can be feed to anything from tarantulas to large lizards such as monitors.

Dubia roaches are a non-climbing, non-flying species. Adult male dubia do have wings and may flutter a short distance but do not fly. Females are wingless with little stubs, it is easy to spot the difference in males and female dubia. Another great thing about dubia roaches is the fact they do not make any noise and have a very mild odour unlike other feeder insects such as feeder crickets and superworms.

This species takes about 4 months to reach adulthood and can live another 12 months before the end of their life. Female blaptica dubia have live birth with a gestation period of about 35 days. She can have up to 40 babies at a time which are born white and will darken up as their shell hardens. They can produce at lower temperatures, in the 70's but will produce better in higher temperatures and higher humidity. The temperature range that works the best is in the 92 to 95 range.

With higher temperature they will consume more food and water so make sure that you keep a steady supply of food and water at all times. A high quality diet works best for all feeder insects. The quality of food that goes into your feeder insect is passed along to your pets. A quality feeder will help you maintain a healthy and happier pet.