Dubia vs crickets

[samcham1020]

Looking to get a veiled chameleon soon! Just wondering what are the pros and cons of Dubias and crickets?
thanks!

 

[Prince of Duval]

Dubias > crickets. Crickets aren’t ideal due to their phosphorus/calcium ratio, but not so bad if you gutload and supplement properly.

 

[samcham1020]

Dubias > crickets. Crickets aren’t ideal due to their phosphorus/calcium ratio, but not so bad if you gutload and supplement properly.

do dubias stink? i’m really trying to avoid a smell as much as possible!

 

[Prince of Duval]

do dubias stink? i’m really trying to avoid a smell as much as possible!

Roaches don’t typically stick. Everyone says crickets stink, but I don’t think it’s that bad if you keep it clean.

 

[samcham1020]

Roaches don’t typically stick. Everyone says crickets stink, but I don’t think it’s that bad if you keep it clean.

thank you for the tips! how many and what size of dubias should i get initially

 

[Prince of Duval]

thank you for the tips! how many and what size of dubias should i get initially

If your getting roaches, I would look into starting a colony. @jamest0o0 hooked me up with my starter colony.

 

[samcham1020]

If your getting roaches, I would look into starting a colony. @jamest0o0 hooked me up with my starter colony.

ok thank you! how many was in your starter colony?