Feeding blog · Australia
No single insect gives a reptile everything. Australian keepers have a good range to choose from — mixing two or three, gut-loaded and dusted, beats feeding one forever.
Dubia roaches are popular overseas but aren’t available in Australia. Woodies are the closest local alternative.
Crickets die quickly in cramped, damp tubs — give them space, egg-carton hides and dry food. Woodies need secure lids; they’re fast and good escapers.
Feed insects greens and a quality insect diet for a day before offering them. Dust with calcium (and D3/vitamins on schedule) right before feeding.
Best for: Keeping crickets alive
Best for: Better nutrition
Best for: Hand feeding
Best for: Dusting
Custom feeding bowls and escape-proof insect dishes, sculpted to match your backdrop.
Dubia roaches aren’t available in Australia. Wood roaches are a popular local alternative.
Crickets and woodies make great staples, with BSFL and silkworms adding variety.
Not bad, but fatty and hard-shelled — best as an occasional extra rather than a staple.
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