Whew! It’s been quite the summer over here at The Bug Shed. We’ve been keeping busy packing countless orders and sending them all over the country, ramping up our dubia roach breeding operation, finding new ways to maximize our existing space, and planning for a major... 
Calling all reptile lovers! Yes – YOU! September 1st is World Gecko Day, and to celebrate, everything is on sale! Plus, we’re giving away a free gift with every purchase. We here at The Bug Shed love everything reptile. It’s actually what got us into the dubia... 
Why is The Bug Shed the cheapest place to buy dubia roaches online? How do we keep our prices so low? It’s pretty simple, really. It boils down to three of our guiding principles as a business: Experience. One of The Bug Shed’s founding owners, Rich... 
Many reptile owners are concerned with feeding their pets the best reptile food possible. Because of this, many worry about doing it right. Recently, we’ve been fielding a lot of questions about feeder insect safety. If safety isn’t something you’ve considered when it... 
The Dubia’s Hierarchy of Needs Dubias are pretty laid-back critters. But as with any feeder insect, they have their own unique set of requirements to stay healthy and robust until feeding time. Wondering what it will take to keep your dubia roaches in great... 
Why Should You be Concerned About Reptile Parasites? The word “parasite” alone is enough to make anyone’s skin crawl. But parasites (like worms) are actually pretty common in pet reptiles. The problem arises when parasitic infection spins out of... 
If your beardie seems out of sorts, low energy, and on the thin side – you may have a malnourished bearded dragon on your hands. We all know these reptiles are notoriously picky eaters. But if they appear not to be getting enough nutrients, it’s our job as their... 
With so many feeder insects to choose from out there, you may be asking yourself, “why dubias?” Dubia roaches (Blaptica dubia) are a favorite feeder insect for keepers of leopard geckos, bearded dragons, and other reptiles because of their nutritional... 
Wondering “why won’t my bearded dragon eat?” If your beardie refuses to feed, is losing weight despite regular feeding, or seems to have lost interest in their normal diet– you have reason to worry. Getting a bearded dragon to feed can be as tricky... 
Ding, ding, ding. In this corner, we have the mighty and nutritious dubia roach. In the other corner, we have a rag-tag bunch of pest cockroaches just waiting to cause trouble. Dubia roaches vs cockroaches: which roach will reign supreme? Stay tuned to find out!... 
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