Ep 11: Roaches with Nick Barta
Summary: Nick Barta from Full Throttle Feeders joins us and talks about his business offering exotic feeder insects. In this first of our feeder series, Nick and I discuss the different types of roaches, how to care for them, and what they can be used for! One of a chameleon keeper’s favorite afflictions is having feeders so awesome that it is hard to feed them off!
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Roach Comparison
Roach | Size | Climbs Walls | Flies |
---|---|---|---|
Dubia | up to 1.5" | No | No |
Discoid | up to 2" | No | No |
Kenya | up to .5" | Yes | No |
Green Banana Roach | up to 1" | Adults Only | Adults Only |
Giant Green Banana Roach | up to 1.5" | Adults Only | Adults Only |