Dubia Roach – Simple Care Guide 🪳
1. What Are They?
Dubia roaches are medium to large tropical roaches commonly kept as feeder insects and display pets. They are hardy, quiet, and do not climb smooth surfaces.
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Slow and calm
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Flightless (females) / short-winged (males)
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Mostly nocturnal
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Very easy to manage
2. Why Keep Dubia Roaches?
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Extremely hardy and beginner-friendly
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Odorless when kept clean
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Easy to contain (can’t climb smooth plastic or glass)
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Simple care and breeding
⚠️ Lifespan: 1.5–2 years
3. Enclosure Setup
🏠 Container
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Plastic tub or glass tank with smooth sides
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Secure ventilated lid
🪵 Inside
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Egg cartons stacked vertically for hiding
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Minimal décor
🧻 Substrate
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Bare bottom or paper towels (easiest to clean)
4. Temperature & Humidity
🌡️ Temperature: 26–32°C (79–90°F)
💧 Humidity: Low to moderate
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Light misting if too dry
⚠️ Too wet → smell and mold
5. Feeding 🍎🥬
🥕 Food:
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Fruits and vegetables (carrot, squash, apple)
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Roach chow or dry grains
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Occasional protein
💡 Remove uneaten food daily
💡 Avoid citrus
6. Water
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Water crystals or moist cotton
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No open water bowls
7. Handling & Behavior
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Calm and slow-moving
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Safe to handle
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Do not bite or sting
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Best handled gently
8. Cleaning & Maintenance
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Spot clean weekly
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Replace paper towels as needed
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Remove old food daily
9. Breeding & Reproduction
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Live-bearing (no eggs laid)
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Easy to breed in warm conditions
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Separate sexes to prevent breeding
10. Common Problems & Fixes
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Smell → too much moisture or old food
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Slow breeding → temperature too low
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Deaths → dehydration
11. Are They Good Pets?
✅ Great if you want:
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Very low-maintenance insects
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Easy containment
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Quiet, hardy colonies
❌ Not ideal if you want:
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Active or interactive pets
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Decorative enclosures
12. Fun Dubia Roach Facts 🪳
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Cannot climb smooth surfaces
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Do not infest homes
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Females are wingless
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One of the cleanest roach species kept