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Introduction - Breeding Blaptica Dubia
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Sexing
Sexing adult Dubia Roaches is pretty easy the males will have big wings, and the females will have very small wings. Adults are fine housed together but males will compete with other males if you have to many so usually a good ratio is for every 4 females you have 1 male.
- Blaptica dubia, although fast, are delightfully easy to handle during feeding time. They do not smell, and are easy to pick up. Although, I have found that once in the reptile enclosure, they are extremely fast. One remedy for slow moving reptiles is to flip the roaches onto their backs. They kick their legs frantically, bringing attention to themselves.
Sexing
Sexing adult Dubia Roaches is pretty easy the males will have big wings, and the females will have very small wings. Adults are fine housed together but males will compete with other males if you have to many so usually a good ratio is for every 4 females you have 1 male.
Other good information on sexing http://www.forums.repashy.com/showthread.php?t=38804
Source - http://www.herpcenter.com/breeding-feeder-insects/breeding-blaptica-dubia.html
Source - http://www.herpcenter.com/breeding-feeder-insects/breeding-blaptica-dubia.html