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Maxing Out Your Dubia Colony Dubia roaches (Blaptica dubia) make awesome feeder insects for just about every kind of “critter” pet. That includes your typical lizards (bearded dragons, geckos, tegus, and collared lizards). But it also means amphibians and tarantulas.  If you don’t have a colony of dubia roaches yet, here’s where to start. But if you just got a new pet, or you’re looking to sell your roaches to other reptile owners, the next step is to increase your colony’s yield.  Setting up a colony is pretty easy. Maxing out the yield is a little more tricky. Here are...

Dubia Roach Colonies The dubia roach (Blaptica dubia, for the science-minded) is a soft-shelled, flightless roach with a lazy attitude and great nutritional value. Dubia roaches are an ideal food source for bearded dragons, geckos, tegus, and collared lizards. And they also work great for tarantulas and amphibians. They’re nutritious, easy to keep, and cheap to maintain.  So if your pet needs feeder insects, why go to the store to buy crickets when you could just start a self-sustaining colony of feeder bugs at home? You’ll save yourself a couple hundred trips to the store and a ton of money....

Monitor Lizard Care Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask an Expert Have questions about Monitor Lizard care? Post your questions on our Monitor Lizard forum.  Our in-house zoologist can answer your questions on habitats, sanitation, feeding, and proper Monitor Lizard care.  We also love seeing pics, so if you don't have any questions, post a picture anyway for us to admire! Facts and Figures for the Monitor Lizard Monitor lizards are native to Africa, Asia, Australia, and Indonesia, thriving in a range of habitats including deserts, forests, and savannahs. These lizards are often praised for their intelligence and...

Introduction: The Ultimate Feeder Dilemma – Should You Buy or Breed Superworms? Superworms are a favorite feeder insect for reptiles, amphibians, and birds due to their high nutritional value and ease of care. As a pet owner, you might be wondering if it's better to buy superworms as needed or start breeding your own colony. In this article, we’ll explore the entire process of breeding superworms, from habitat setup to daily care and costs, while also comparing the convenience and expense of buying them from pet stores or online suppliers. By the end, you'll have all the information you need to...

A Care Guide For Raising Bearded Dragons Owning a bearded dragon will bring many years of joy and curiosity. They are wonderful animals, and make for excellent pets. They are naturally curious and amusing, and just as caring and interesting as a feline or canine. But owning a dragon isn’t common, and knowing how to start your bearded dragon care is challenging due to how uncommon they are.  So it’s a great step in the right direction to learn everything you can about proper bearded dragon care. One word of caution if you haven't purchased a bearded dragon yet, is...