This page contains information about Dubia Roach Depot, including who we are, how we started, what we do, and how and why we do it.
We provide high-quality Dubia roaches, same-day shipping, free shipping on orders over $49, a Live Arrival Guarantee, and expert guidance on feeding, caring for, and breeding Dubia roaches.
NOTE: We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding shipping live animals, including Dubia roaches. U.S. Department of Agriculture regulation allows interstate shipping of Dubia roaches. We ship Dubia roaches within the continental United States and do not ship tropical species to the few states where they are prohibited, such as Florida. Read more about the legal status of Dubia roaches here.
How we started
Looking back, Dubia Roach Depot started in 2012, the day we picked up a box of Dubia roach feeders at a local reptile show. Our animals loved them, which was great, but a short time later, we noticed something interesting: their health seemed to have improved. They looked better, their mood improved, and their appetite was stronger. Our animals seemed more lively and engaged, and they began more eagerly awaiting their next meal.
After feeding them Dubia roaches for several months, we found that the initial positive effects remained. We suspected that the changes we observed resulted from the dietary switch from a diet of mostly crickets and mealworms to one that included Dubia roaches.
This idea excited us, so we hit the books and began researching Dubia roaches. We were seeking an explanation for the health improvements we observed. And we found what we were looking for in an unexpected place: scientific publications and scholarly literature.
After careful research and testing, we began breeding Dubia roaches with the goal of providing a steady supply of feeders for our animals.
Fast forward a year
Work on dubiaroachdepot.com began in 2013. Because we had worked in a technology/web-related field, we drew heavily on that experience for website development. The success of our Dubia roach experiments was also significant, and we wanted to include our data and experience as a cornerstone of our website.
In addition to selling Dubia roaches online, we wanted to pass along the information we had learned along the way. These topics have grown to include Dubia roach growth, breeding, and nutrition.
At the time, Dubia roaches were relatively new to the scene, and we believed the herpetological (and related) community could benefit from a general understanding of this wonderful feeder species we’d come to know after countless hours and days of research, experimentation, and direct experience.
As a result, you can not only buy the high-quality Dubia roaches we raise, you can learn more about them too!
That is how we started. And here is what we do:
What we do
We produce and sell what we believe are the most nutritious Dubia roaches available online. We achieve this with the help of a nutritionally tailored Dubia roach chow that we worked hard to perfect over the years.
We also provide excellent service. Buying Dubia roaches on dubiaroachdepot.com is quick, easy, and virtually risk-free. We offer responsive customer service and generous guarantees. These include the following:
- Orders over $49 ship free
- Most orders ship the same day they’re placed
- Each order is backed by our Complete Satisfaction Guarantee
And more…
We believe the key to success is offering a great product and excellent service. Our goal is to provide both.
Expert information
In addition to great roaches, great roach chow, and great service, we also offer a Guidance section with in-depth articles about Dubia roaches. Topics include breeding, keeping, feeding, gut loading, and more. This information is a valuable resource for individuals who want to learn more about Dubia roaches and those who wish to try feeding or a DIY breeding project but are unsure how to proceed.
How we do it
In short, we achieve this naturally with the help of a singular focus on optimum Dubia roach health through nutrition and environment.
After that first batch of roaches from the reptile show in 2012, and after experiencing firsthand how happy and healthy our animals became after eating them, we began experimenting with various foods and gut load combinations. Our goal was to make Dubia roaches even healthier.
We knew this could be done. However, at the time, not much was known about Dubia roaches, and we suspected production was not optimized in most cases. To that end, we conducted over 100 tests on all-natural, human-grade foods, food ingredients, and nutrient/food combinations.
Experimentation
Our goal has always been to create the most nutritious Dubia roach feeders for our animals and yours. We continue to test new ingredients and believe we can further enhance our roach chow and the health of our roaches. The process remains essentially the same as in 2012: we methodically test ingredients, observe the results, and accept or reject based on our criteria, always with an eye toward improving growth and productivity.
The result is an effective Dubia roach breeding program that produces strong, nutritious, and productive Dubia roaches, along with a unique and special roach chow. While our method is not strictly scientific, it is empirical, methodical, and effective.
Our results
We have been fortunate to stumble upon ingredients during our tests that increase the health and vitality of our roaches. And we don’t just believe these things work; we know they do. The evidence is clear. We’ve seen it ourselves. Healthy and productive Dubia roaches make better feeders. This is a win for both ourselves and our customers.
Raising cockroaches professionally (of all things) has been interesting and strangely rewarding. Looking back on how we began without any knowledge of cockroaches and comparing that to where we are today with our breeding operation is a bit surreal. There’s a huge difference between what we knew then and what we know now. We’ve learned a lot, for sure.
Why we do it
Reptiles are our passion. Our Dubia roach experiment in 2012 began with a desire to feed our animals the most nutritious insects possible. After seeing the health benefits and the success of dubiaroachdepot.com, Dubia roaches also became our passion. We believe in our products and want to share them with other animal owners.
We are located in Berkeley, CA. Our mailing address is below. You can also visit us on Facebook and Twitter.
Dubia Roach Depot
2705 Webster Street, Unit 5634
Berkeley, CA, US 94705
Customers and visitors with questions about Dubia roaches are welcome to contact us via email or our website contact form. The same applies to business inquiries.
We look forward to hearing from you!
