Dubia Roach Info! :D

[James34780]

So, I think I really am going to start a colony. I know there are probably tons of these threads and tons of info all over the internet, but here is another one . First of all, I live in California. I just want to make sure there is no way these roaches are going to infest my home if one or two somehow escape successfully.

Currently, I only have my one Beardie, i'll put some pictures somewhere on here someday! She is around 4 months and 10ish inches. The colony will be all hers! >. I want to get the colony up and running very, very quickly. But I don't want to get an uncontrollable amount of roaches, although I could just sell them on Craigslist so that isn't that big of a deal.

So basically, I can look up the care and setups and all that, but I just want to know the amount of roaches I should start with. Thank you for your time

TL;DR: In CA, will these roaches actually have a chance of infesting my home. How many roaches should I start with to stabilize a colony very quickly.

 

[gilliesexotics]

Hi, despite some of the accounts that they will not infest your home. The truth is that they can and will given the chance. Highly unlikely but there is a risk. You can buy a product called "slippery feet" around the top to disable any chance of one escaping. To get a colony rolling for a single dragon and they will be the dragons staple. Depending on your dragons size and appetite. I typically wouldnt go anything less than 500 adults.

 

[Germ]

California's climate would be quite suitable for escapees to possibly, survive, reach maturity & breed. But with a little care & common sense, escapees can be easily kept to 'Nil' .

Some decent info on their care ...

Starting & Caring For A Dubia Roach Colony

 

[Augie]

500 adults - isn't that a lot?

I assume 400 females and 100 males? Wouldn't that be about 10,000 babies a month? Sounds like a lot for one dragon. But it would definitely get the colony started quickly!