Roaches vs Crickets

Blaberus discoids are a great feeder roach. Adults can reach up to 2 inches. Once they reach adulthood they can live up to 18 months.  They have no strong odor and they cannot fly or climb smooth surfaces. They are a  great feeder insect because of their shell to meat ratio.  These feeder insects are live bearers, easy keepers, and very good breeders!

Roach VS Crickets
Since crickets are used alot by reptile owners, I will explain the pros of each and you will see why the roach is the best food for reptiles.

Roach

• Higher meat to shell ratio than crickets do.
• Slow moving, so if you drop one, you dont have to worry about it getting away.
• Can't climb
• Can't fly (The males can only flutter, but not very far)
• Don't smell
• Don't make noise
• Live for about 18 months
• Breed extremely easy
• Females give live birth
• Don't bite
  
  
  

Crickets

• Are widely available
• Cheaper prices
• Survive lower temperatures  
    
    
     Roach
  61 % Moisture
  36 % Protein
  
  Trukistan Roach
  64 % Moisture
  37 % Protein
  
  crickets
  74% Moisture
  18% Protein
  
  Mealworm
  59 % Moisture
  10 % Protein
  
  Silkworm
  76 % Moisture
  64 % Protein
  
  Phoenixworm
  N/A Moisture
  17 % Protein
  
  Superworm
  59 % Moisture
  20 % Protein
  
  Waxworm
  61 % Moisture
  16 % Protein
  
  
  This chart is brought to you by Feeders Inc.
  
  This should help some of you reptile owners choose a great food for your pet. Keep in mind, it is going to be a little expensive to get a roach colony started, but once it is started it will save you alot of money in the long run.
  
  

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