So I got really excited when I saw on craigslist that someone was selling Dubia Roaches a couple towns over. I've never seen them in a pet store where I am... they're just not that common. From what I've read they're a good staple diet and are extremely easy to breed. So of course I jumped on that opportunity! I met up with the guy and he gave me a dozen to try out before I go and buy 100 of them. I'll admit, it felt very odd meeting up with someone in a grocery store parking lot to pick up cockroaches LOL.

Anyways, I got them home and tried one of the smaller ones. He was immediately interested and I got him to snatch it right up. I was thrilled that it fit in his mouth no problem. But then for no apparent reason at all he spit it out and wouldn't take it again. So I tried a smaller one a couple hours later and again he was very interested and snatched it right up... but spit it out right after. Is there something I should know about dubia roaches? Do they taste bad?? LOL. I really want him to eat these things! Help!