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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Show Notes:
The first thing you’ll want to do is check out Nick’s feeder list! The Facebook page can be found at Full Throttle Feeders.
Click here for Nick Barta’s Full Throttle Feeders Facebook page!
You can also find them here on the Chameleon Forums
If you would like to contact Nick directly then you can email him at nick@bllc.net .
Nick Barta – the man behind the bugs!
In this first installment we discuss roaches! Here is a handy chart to help you along.
| 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 |
“Dubia” Roaches (Blaptica dubia)
Discoid Roach (Blaberus discoidalis)
Kenyan Roach (Paraplecta parva)
Green Banana Roach (Panchlora nivea)
Normal Green Banana Roach vs. Giant Green Banana Roach size comparison
Cricket Crack
