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Ships Mon–Thu
Order by 11 AM ET to ship the same day (Mon–Wed).
⚠️ State Shipping Restriction Notice
Due to state agricultural regulations, Dubia roaches cannot be shipped to certain states. Please verify your state below before placing your order.
How We Ship Live Dubia Roaches
We ship live Dubia roaches from Dunn, NC (28334). Check your ZIP. Heat or a hard freeze can still trigger a hold.
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Green
1–2 days · NC, SC · UPS Ground or 1-2 Day
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Gold
2–3 days · VA, WV, MD, DE, DC, GA, AL, TN, KY · UPS Ground or 1-2 Day
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Orange
3+ days · All other lower-48 states / 85°F+ · UPS Ground or 1-2 Day · slight upcharge
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No ship
We can’t ship live Dubia roaches to Florida, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
Live Arrival Guarantee: if estimated delivery is more than 3 days, the guarantee doesn’t apply. Choose a faster shipping method at checkout.
Local pickup is $0 at 212 Bait Rd, Dunn, NC. Mon–Fri: order by 10:00 AM ET, ready for pickup at 3:00 PM.
Live Dubia Roaches for Sale
Premium feeder insects from our family farm in Dunn, NC. Clean, nutritious, and easy to handle — the smarter choice over crickets for bearded dragons, leopard geckos, chameleons, frogs, tarantulas, and more.
Why Buy Our Live Dubia Roaches for Sale?
- Higher protein + better meat-to-shell ratio
- No jumping, flying, or climbing smooth surfaces
- Quiet & nearly odor-free
- Excellent for gut-loading
Size Chart – Pick the Perfect Fit
Dubia are wider than crickets. When switching, go one size smaller for safety.
Nutrition Snapshot
Typical as-fed values for healthy Dubia roaches:
- Protein: 21–23%
- Moisture: 65–71%
- Fat: 6–8%
- Soft exoskeleton — easier to digest than crickets
Always dust with calcium before feeding. Gut-load 24–48 hours for maximum nutrition transfer to your pets.
Live Dubia vs Live Crickets
- No jumping or flying — easier containment
- Quiet & low odor — better for the house
- Higher meat-to-shell ratio — more usable nutrition
- Longer lifespan in your enclosure
- Cannot climb smooth plastic or glass
How to Keep Them Alive Longer
- Transfer immediately to a smooth-sided container with egg crates
- Ideal temperature: about 70 to 80°F (humidity 40 to 50%)
- Use dry food + water crystals (never open water)
- Gut-load with fresh veggies or commercial diet 24–48 hrs before feeding
- Keep dry and well-ventilated
Shipping & Live Arrival
Shipped from our farm in Dunn, NC with weather-aware packing. Strong ground rates across the Southeast. Live arrival guarantee when temperature guidelines are followed.
Important: We cannot ship Dubia to Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Dubia should I get for my bearded dragon?
Most juvenile to adult bearded dragons do best with Medium (½–¾"). Always choose a roach no wider than the space between your dragon’s eyes to prevent choking.
Do you ship Dubia roaches to Florida?
No. Dubia roaches are restricted in Florida. We cannot ship them to Florida addresses.
Do Dubia roaches bite, climb, or fly?
No. They do not bite, cannot climb smooth plastic or glass, and males rarely fly (and not well). This makes them much easier and cleaner to keep than crickets.
How long do Dubia roaches live?
With proper care they can live several months to over a year. Adults typically live 1.5–2 years. Keep them at about 70 to 80°F with good ventilation and they stay healthy much longer than crickets.
How should I keep them when they arrive?
Transfer them immediately into a smooth-sided container with egg crates for climbing. Provide dry food and water crystals (never open water). Keep the container at about 70 to 80°F and well ventilated.
Do I need to gut-load and dust them?
Yes. Gut-load for 24–48 hours with fresh vegetables or a quality roach diet, then lightly dust with calcium powder right before feeding. This greatly improves the nutrition your pet receives.
Can I start a breeding colony with these?
Yes. Our Large size works well for starting or boosting a colony. Provide higher heat (85 to 95°F), egg crates, and consistent food/water crystals for best breeding results.
How is live arrival guaranteed?
We use weather-aware packing from our farm in Dunn, NC. If you have issues, contact us with photos within 24 hours of delivery and we will make it right (when temperature guidelines are followed).
From Our North Carolina Farm
Carolina Cricket Farm continues a multi-generational legacy of raising healthy live feeders. We apply the same high standards of cleanliness and care used for our famous virus-free crickets to our Dubia. Centrally located in Dunn, NC for fast, reliable shipping across the Southeast and beyond.
Available counts: 100 • 250 • 500 • 1000
Need 2,000+? Contact us for bulk orders.
Size sold out? See what to feed instead of Dubia.
Questions? Call 910.694.3025
Available counts
Available counts
Available counts
100
250
500
1000
Need 2,000+? Contact us for bulk orders.
Size guide
Size guide
Size Guide & Description
We sell Dubia in Small, Medium and Large, in counts of 100, 250, 500 and 1,000. Need 2,000 or more? That’s a bulk order — call 910-694-3025 and we’ll handle it directly.
- Small (3rd Instar) ≈ 3/8 in. Great for juvenile geckos, small insectivores, and growing anoles.
- Medium (4th Instar) ≈ 1/2–3/4 in. A versatile, meaty size perfect for sub-adult geckos and young chameleons.
- Large (5th–6th Instar) ≈ 1 in. Ideal for growing bearded dragons, monitors, and larger amphibians.
Why Choose Carolina Crickets Dubia Roaches:
- Superior Nutritional Profile: Boasts a much higher meat-to-shell ratio and higher protein content than standard crickets.
- Raised on a Premium Diet: Cultivated on a clean, strictly balanced plant-based diet to ensure high-quality, safe gut-loading.
- The Worry-Free Feeder: Unlike crickets, they cannot jump, fly, climb smooth plastic or glass, or bite your pets.
- Consistent Grading: Sorted accurately by size to guarantee predictable, safe feedings for your exotic pets.
What to Expect on Arrival:
Open your shipping box immediately upon delivery. Gently transfer your Dubia roaches into a smooth-sided, well-ventilated plastic or glass enclosure. Provide vertical cardboard egg crates to maximize climbing surface area. Offer a dry, high-quality grain diet alongside a safe moisture source like water crystals or fresh produce to prevent drowning. Note: Keep them in a warm environment, as they thrive and remain active at higher temperatures.
Count Policy and Care Note:
Counts are determined by volume and weight, allowing for minor variations due to the dense nature of live nymphs. While highly resilient, Dubia roaches are tropical insects; extreme external temperatures during shipping can impact live arrival. Please plan your orders with your local weather forecast in mind.
Quick Tip:
Because Dubia roaches are much wider and more heavily built than crickets of the same length, always measure the space between your reptile's eyes. If you are transitioning from crickets, err on the side of caution and buy one size smaller than you normally would to ensure safe swallowing.
Species & Product Details:
- Species: Blaptica dubia (Guyana Orange-Spotted Roach)
- Product: Live Feeder Dubia Roaches
- Uses: Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, chameleons, tarantulas, frogs, monitor lizards, and more.
Why choose Carolina Crickets
Why choose Carolina Crickets
Why choose Carolina Crickets:
Raised on a clean, balanced diet for vigorous, active feeders
Consistent sizing for predictable feedings
Carefully packed for safe transit
Family owned with a legacy of live feeder insect farming.
What to expect on arrival
What to expect on arrival
What to expect on arrival:
Open the shipping box right away and gently transfer to a ventilated container with egg crate or cardboard for climbing. Provide a dry food source and a safe water source such as water crystals or fresh produce. Keep them dry and well ventilated. Avoid standing water.
Count policy and care note
Count policy and care note
Count policy and care note:
Counts are measured by volume and may vary slightly due to the nature of live insects. Extreme temperatures can affect transit and holding conditions, so plan your order with local weather in mind.
Quick tip
Quick tip
Quick tip:
When in doubt between two sizes, choose smaller and offer a few more per feeding. It is safer and easier for most animals to take multiple smaller prey items than a single oversized one.
