dubia

[TylerMcCoy]

okay iv'e researched the dubia roaches as a food for my chameleon but have also figured that they can be quite expensive, any suggestions for where i can get them cheap (and hopefully still alive)

 

[adamb94]

I am not sure of any sites for the states, but go a search. They are illegal to ship/or sell in Canada so I don't know for sure.
As for alive, they can live up to a year and temperature range is large so as long as you don't order to an area that is below freezing you are ok.

 

[jannb]

Check the classifieds here on the forums. There's always some there but they will not ship until the weather is cooler.

 

[adamb94]

http://www.blapticadubia.com/dubiainfo.html

try that out

 

[Witness]

http://www.blapticadubia.com is currently closed until further notice. I placed an order with http://www.buyroaches.com/ this week and am to receive on Friday. Prices seem reasonable. I order 20 adult sets and 150 misc roaches to revitalize my current roach colony.

 

[nick barta]

Tyler Dubias cannot be shipped IN to Florida.

 

[chaMELeon012409]

I can't remember where I got mine at, but I got 100 mixed for around $40 with shipping. All I do to take care of them is have a ceramic lamp and apples changed out every couple days in a black plastic bin. The less light the better.

 

[Dez]

Dubia as far as I know are illegal in FL...???? But you can get Discoids. I got mine from www.thefeederstore.com

They where at the daytona show

 

[TylerMcCoy]

really... Illlegal in Florida?????? WHY?

 

[Dez]

really... Illlegal in Florida?????? WHY?

Thats what I read on that website... I think because they can survive in Florida if they escape and cause an infestation.. mess with the echo system.

 

[Surfrat]

Can't ship to Florida but you can keep them from my understanding. It is only a shipping ban.

 

[chachilla]

someone on this site suggested this site http://theroachguy.com/ stating this is the cheapest online and that he sales the roaches to others to sell...

 

[Pumpkinface]

hey, McCoy if you do get them, be careful if you decide to do some gutloading. from the times i experimented, their packaging should read "caution, may explode under pressure." cleaning rep poop is one thing, but half digested carrot and guts... ):

 

[ChamLady]

I found this thread very informative. I didn't realize that those of us who live in FL could order discoids. I've already placed my order, and I'm looking forward to having the new food source for my cham. Thank you.