Dubia Cockroaches Pre-Pack Large | Live Reptile Feeder Insects

Large dubia cockroaches (Blaptica dubia) are a well-established feeder insect for medium to large reptiles and amphibians. This pre-pack is gut-loaded before despatch — sent straight from the breeder — so your animal is getting the best nutritional return from the moment the tub arrives. Dubias are slow-moving and straightforward to handle during feeding, though their tougher exoskeleton means they're best used as a regular dietary component rather than a sole staple.

Sourcing and Gut-Loading

These cockroaches are farm-bred under ethical conditions and despatched directly from the breeder. Each batch is pre-fed before packing, ensuring they arrive with genuine nutritional value rather than depleted from transit. Gut-loading is not an afterthought here — it's built into the process before the insects leave the facility.

Packaging and Transit

The cockroaches arrive in a ventilated plastic tub with small air holes along the sides, maintaining airflow while keeping the insects securely contained. Seasonal adjustments are made to protect the insects in transit: additional perforations may be added to the outer cardboard box during warmer months, and a heat pack may be included during colder periods to maintain a suitable temperature throughout the journey.

Keeping Them Fresh at Home

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and draughts
• Feed fresh leafy greens, carrots, squash, or sweet potato — these provide both hydration and nutrients
• Specialist gut-load products can be used to further boost their nutritional profile
• Remove uneaten food daily to prevent mould and keep conditions clean
• Provide size-appropriate housing with adequate hiding spots to avoid overcrowding

Suitable For

Large dubias are well suited to reptiles and amphibians that can comfortably handle a robust feeder insect. Species commonly fed on this size include:

• Adult leopard geckos
• Young adult bearded dragons
• Young adult blue tongue skinks
• Pacman frogs

Keepers who maintain their dubias well between delivery and feeding will see the greatest nutritional benefit — a well-fed feeder insect is always more beneficial to your animal than one that has been left without food or water.