Blaptica dubia “Argentine forest cockroach”

Blaptica dubia – The robust feeding and breeding cockroach for terrarium animals

The Blaptica dubiaalso known as the “Argentine wood cockroach”, is one of the most popular food insects in terrariums – and for good reason. It is quiet, virtually odorless and easy to handle. It also offers an excellent nutritional profile for many terrarium animals such as reptiles, amphibians, mantids, scorpions and tarantulas.

A real plus: we include a small tin of our own Gutload food with every order. It is specially developed to enrich the cockroaches with vitamins, minerals and energy before feeding. You pour the Gutload directly into the transport container or your box upon receipt – and after just a short time, the animals are nutrient-rich and ready to be fed. This allows you to improve the feed value in a targeted manner and provide your animals with optimum care.

Keeping the Blaptica dubia “Argentine forest cockroach” is also very uncomplicated. A well-ventilated box, some egg cartons or pieces of cork and a warm place are all you need. Supplemented with the supplied Gutload and a Beetle Jelly, the cockroaches stay fit and active.

Another advantage: Blaptica dubia “Argentine forest cockroach” reproduce in the home not. This is because they need higher temperatures to reproduce. So you don’t need to worry about them spreading uncontrollably. What’s more, they can neither climb nor fly – which makes them absolutely safe to handle. This is a real plus point, especially for beginners.

Their medium size, soft body structure and high acceptance by many animals make them extremely versatile. They are suitable for young animals as well as for large species or picky eaters.

With the Blaptica dubia “Argentine forest cockroach” from Insektenliebe you not only get healthy, well-groomed animals. You also get the right supplementary feed to boost their nutrients in a targeted manner – simply, safely and efficiently.

Healthy treats for all insectivores:
Moisture 62.3 %
protein 23 %
Fat 12.8 %
Ash 1.5 %
Crude fiber 3.2 %

Sizes of the selection:
S: 9-12 mm
M:18-22 mm
L: 23-28 mm
XL: 30-35 mm