Cockroaches

Cockroaches Buying Guide

At Northampton Reptile Centre, we only stock the highest quality live cockroaches - carefully selected after testing multiple suppliers to ensure maximum nutrition and shelf life.

Our dubia roaches are farm-bred under ethical, controlled conditions, and fed a clean, organic diet rich in leafy greens and moisture sources like sweet potato. They’re pre-fed and packed just before dispatch to guarantee they arrive alive, healthy, and ready to feed your reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids.

These cockroaches are long-lived, silent, and available in various life stages, making them perfect for everything from small lizards to larger reptiles. Simply add to your cart, set up a subscription, and enjoy fast delivery direct to your door.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I keep dubia cockroaches alive?

House dubia roaches in a smooth-sided container with a vented lid to prevent escape and allow airflow. Keep the enclosure in a dark area or away from sunlight and draughts at room temperature. Provide moisture via slices of apple or potato.

Why are live cockroaches a great food source for reptiles and amphibians?

Dubia cockroaches are a nutritious, easy-to-digest livefood option for reptiles, amphibians, and other insect-eating animals. With high protein content, long shelf life, and availability in varied sizes, they’re ideal for lizard setups and larger pets requiring a varied diet with proper supplementation.

What are the ideal conditions to store roaches?

Keep cockroaches live in a well-ventilated box at stable room temperatures. Avoid bright light, high humidity, or overcrowding. Make sure to provide moisture, feed regularly, and remove any dead roaches to ensure the colony stays clean, alive, and ready to feed.

What other live food insects does Reptile Centre stock?

Besides cockroaches, Northampton Reptile Centre sells a range of live food in various sizes and bulk bags. This includes black crickets, locusts, silent brown crickets, flies, mealworms, waxworms and grubs.