{"product_id":"cockroaches-blaptica-dubia-10-pieces","title":"Cockroaches (Blaptica dubia) – 10 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dubia Roach (\u003ci\u003eBlaptica dubia\u003c\/i\u003e) is widely regarded as the premium live feeder insect for carnivorous and omnivorous terrarium pets, such as amphibians, reptiles, and large invert species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote for Aquarists:\u003c\/i\u003e While this item is designed as a high-protein nutritional supplement for terrestrial terrarium pets (or semi-aquatic inhabitants like certain aquatic turtles and newts during feeding time), it is a land-dwelling insect and cannot survive submerged in an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2f047455002388d8-36\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73\"\u003eSupplied in a convenient count of 10 pieces, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73\"\u003eBlaptica dubia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73 citation-end-73\"\u003e offers a high meat-to-shell ratio and rich protein profile.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-72 citation-end-72\"\u003eUnlike crickets, they are completely silent, emit negligible odor, and are physically unable to climb smooth glass or plastic surfaces, making them exceptionally clean and easy to manage.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlaptica dubia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDubia Roach, Argentine Wood Roach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Pets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReptiles, Amphibians, Aquatic Turtles, Large Invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBehavioral Trait\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCannot climb smooth glass\/plastic; does not fly or jump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcoustics \u0026amp; Odor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilent (no stridulation) and low odor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutritional Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh protein, high moisture, and lower chitin content than crickets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Care \u0026amp; Feeding Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2f047455002388d8-37\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Temporary Housing \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2f047455002388d8-37\"\u003eUpon arrival, keep your 10 pieces of \u003ci\u003eBlaptica dubia\u003c\/i\u003e in a smooth-walled plastic enclosure or faunarium. Provide good ventilation alongside egg cartons or cardboard tubes to offer dark hiding spots. \u003cspan class=\"citation-71 citation-end-71\"\u003eThey thrive best in a warm environment ranging from 24°C to 30°C (75°F to 86°F).\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Hydration and Gutloading\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximize the nutritional value for your pets, \"gutload\" the roaches 24 hours before feeding by offering fresh vegetables (such as carrots or squash), leafy greens, and a clean moisture source like specialized insect gel or water crystals (avoid standing open water to prevent drowning).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2f047455002388d8-38\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Safety and Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2f047455002388d8-38\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70\"\u003eBecause \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70\"\u003eBlaptica dubia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\"\u003e lack the specialized pads required to scale vertical smooth surfaces, they will not escape standard glass terrariums or smooth plastic holding bins.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-69 citation-end-69\"\u003eThey are slow-moving compared to other feeders, allowing for precise, stress-free target feeding.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Worms \u0026 Insects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050286326100,"sku":"ST040450","price":5.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Cockroaches_Blapticadubia_10Pieces.jpg?v=1788885477","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/cockroaches-blaptica-dubia-10-pieces","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}