Blaptica dubia “Argentine forest cockroach”

Blaptica dubia “Argentine Forest Cockroach” – A feed insect that does a lot of things right

Blaptica dubia, the “Argentine forest cockroach,” is one of the most popular feed insects in the terrarium hobby. There are good reasons for this: These insects are calm, virtually odorless, and easy to handle. At the same time, they are a favorite food source for numerous reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

We also offer the Argentine forest cockroach in four different sizes, from S to XL. This allows you to choose the right feed insect for the size of your terrarium inhabitant.

And since a feed animal is only as good as its diet, we’ll include a serving of our ” Insektenliebe Gutload” feed with your order.

Why Blaptica dubia Is So Popular

A major advantage over many other feed insects is how easy they are to handle. Blaptica dubia moves relatively slowly and cannot easily climb smooth surfaces.

This makes it easy to remove the animals from the package and feed them in a controlled manner. This is especially convenient if you don’t want to deal with feed animals jumping or running around your apartment.

In addition, when kept in clean conditions, these animals are virtually odorless. That’s why you can easily keep a small supply of them at home.

From the mantis to the tarantula

Because it comes in a variety of sizes, Blaptica dubia can be fed to many terrarium animals.

Smaller cockroaches, for example, are suitable for young mantises. Larger ones, on the other hand, can be fed to tarantulas, scorpions, amphibians, and reptiles.

It’s always important to choose a food item that’s the right size for your pet. That’s why we offer four different sizes:

S: 9–12 mm
M: 18–22 mm
L: 23–28 mm
XL: 30–35 mm

This way, you can order the exact size that fits your pet.

Includes Gutload Food for Insektenliebe Lovers

When it comes to feed insects, it’s not just about which animal you’re feeding. What the feed insect has eaten itself beforehand is also crucial.

That’s why we’re including our “Insektenliebe-Gutload” food with your order. This allows you to feed the cockroaches a targeted diet before feeding them to your pets.

Give the Gutload to the cockroaches after you arrive. The cockroaches will eat it, and you can then feed it to your terrarium animals.

That way, you won’t have to put together a suitable feed mix yourself.

Just keep it at home

If you don’t feed the cockroaches right away, you can easily keep caring for them for a while.

A well-ventilated plastic box works well for this. Egg cartons or pieces of cork increase the usable space and create dark hiding spots. At the same time, you should keep the box dry and clean.

You can use our Gutload as food. Beetle Jelly is also an excellent additional source of food and moisture.

This way, the cockroaches are well-fed until it’s time to feed them.

No uncontrolled breeding in the apartment

One question that often concerns beginners in particular when it comes to cockroaches: What happens if one of them escapes?

For successful and rapid reproduction, Blaptica dubia requires consistently much warmer conditions than are typically found in living spaces. Therefore, uncontrolled reproduction under normal living conditions is highly unlikely.

In addition, the animals cannot climb smooth surfaces. This makes keeping and feeding them much easier.

Although adult males have fully developed wings, they are not considered active fliers. Nevertheless, you should always store feed insects in a securely closed container.

You can also breed Blaptica dubia yourself

If you want to have a steady supply of feed animals, you can set up a breeding group.

To do this, the animals need, above all, warmth, plenty of food, and lots of places to hide. Egg cartons are particularly well-suited because they create many dark hiding spots in a small space.

At higher temperatures, development proceeds more quickly and the insects reproduce reliably. As a result, with a thriving colony, you can meet part of your live feed needs yourself over the long term.

Nutritional Values of the Argentine Forest Cockroach

Blaptica dubia, the “Argentine forest cockroach,” has the following analytical values:

Moisture: 62.3%
Protein: 23%
Fat: 12.8%
Ash: 1.5%
Crude fiber: 3.2%

It is precisely by combining the right prey size with prior gut-loading that you can easily incorporate cockroaches into a varied feeding plan.

Advantages at a glance

• A popular food source for many terrarium animals
• Available in four sizes ranging from 9 to 35 mm
• Smooth operation and easy handling
• Cannot climb smooth surfaces
• Virtually odorless when kept clean
• Great for storing at home
• Suitable for reptiles, amphibians, and many invertebrates
• You can breed your own
• Insektenliebe Gutload food included
• A great addition to a varied diet

The Right Accessories for Your Live Feed Animals

Insektenliebe Feeder Cockroach Complete Set – offers you a complete solution for keeping and breeding your own Argentine forest cockroaches.
Cockroach Food – provides your cockroaches with protein and essential nutrients and is also suitable for larger breeding groups.
Beetle Jelly – provides additional moisture, energy, and nutrients and is excellent for enriching your feed insects.
Hobby Reptix Aqua Gel – offers your cockroaches a convenient additional source of moisture.
Pollen – supplements your cockroaches’ diet and adds variety to their nutrition.
“Species Names” Stickers – help you clearly label your breeding boxes, especially if you keep multiple species of feed animals.

Conclusion

Blaptica dubia, the “Argentine forest cockroach,” is a classic choice among live feed animals for good reason. It is easy to handle, has virtually no odor when kept in clean conditions, and is readily accepted by many terrarium animals.

With sizes S, M, L, and XL, you can also choose exactly the right size for your pet. Especially convenient: We’ll include the right Insektenliebe Gutload food right in your order.

This gives you a low-maintenance feed animal that is suitable both for direct feeding and for long-term care and breeding.