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How to Introduce and Care for Black Cleaner (Buffalo) Beetles Whether you are starting a Dubia roach colony as a breeder or to feed your reptiles, you will want to get familiar with another insect: the black cleaner beetle. Also known as alphitobius diaperinus (as well as buffalo beetles), the black cleaner beetle is a not-so-secret trick for Dubia breeders to keep in their back pocket—well, not literally. You will want to keep these fellows in your Dubia colony: Black cleaner beetles can l …

Troubleshooting Humidity Issues in Your Bearded Dragon’s Tank If you are the proud parent of a bearded dragon, you likely know that the humidity levels in your pet’s enclosure are critical to keeping him healthy and happy. However, sometimes maintaining the right humidity levels is tricky. You may worry that the humidity is too high or too low for your pet’s comfort. For example, bearded dragons are native to desert regions. If humidity in their enclosure is too high, they can develop a res …

Questions for Bruce:Can I Hold My Bearded Dragon During Brumation? Amber from Mentor, Ohio, asked: “I am pretty sure that my bearded dragon is brumating. He’s moving around less during the day, spending more time in the dark and cool place at the back of his enclosure, and is less interested in food. Should I leave him alone, or is it OK to pick him up?” Bruce’s Answer: Thanks for your question, Amber! Whenever discussing brumation, I always start by recommending that bearded dra …

Avoid These Common Problems and Make Your Roach Colony a Success It is fairly simple to start a Dubia roach colony—you need little more than a couple plastic storage containers, egg crates, and, of course, roaches. Maintaining your colony will require slightly more care, effort, and attention. To help guide you, we’re highlighting some of the worst mistakes that Dubia roach breeders make so that you can avoid them.Mistake #1: Not supplying adequate nutrition. Feeding your Dubia roache …

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