Looking to start a Dubia Colony!

[Theirin]

Since there are no stores that sell them in my area, I need some Dubia's to start the colony. Any information on how to house them and maintain them would be very much appreciated. As well as whether they can be gutloaded as easily as crickets can? And any other additional comments or advice anyone can offer are always welcome.

 

[Texas Panther Man]

All you need is a large plastic tote with a screen top. Egg crates and you will want an undertank heater. Put the crates in the tote and turn on the heater add roaches and the usual fruits and veggies and occasional dry gutload. Wait a few months and voila you'll have as many dubia as you will ever need.

 

[ColorCham427]

Contact Aaron pauling for the best service and prices. Don't fall for those "20% over count"... 90% of any roach or silk worm dealers don't actually do an over count!! lol

 

[rcutchens]

Hi theirin. I was looking at doing the same thing and found there's a lot of suppliers out there that offer starter colonies and even some that have kits. Below are a couple I was looking at. You can find more under Classifieds-->Supplies.

http://dragonbreeders.com/store/ind...roducts_id=3&zenid=aqhgll6tn2seiim5qusgskjcb4

https://www.chameleonforums.com/1-2-price-dubia-sale-46149/

I'm sure there's more out there but these might be of interest to you. Goodluck and let us know how it goes.

 

[pssh]

I definitely overcount the dubias I sell. I'm not super focused on making money so I don't mind giving away freebies and extra bugs. I promise! I'm just using the extra cash for my lizards. *pssssst* My butterflies and stuff are the cheapest you are going to find. Like anywhere from 70%-600% seriously.