How to Identify the Bugs Inside Your Package
If you’re new to reptiles and feeder insects, you may need some help figuring out what’s what inside your package. Let’s walk through it.
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Dubia Roach
Look for an oval-shaped, brown to dark brown insect, usually about the size of a small grape or almond, depending on the size you ordered. Dubia roaches have a soft body, a wide head shield that partially covers their head (like a small helmet), and six spiny legs. Dubia roaches are slow movers and generally hide under egg crate pieces inside the cup.
Hornworms
A bright green, soft-bodied caterpillar with a smooth skin and a small, harmless horn on its rear end. They’re plump, wiggle gently, and may cling lightly to surfaces. Keep them in their cup with food until feeding
Superworms
A long, dark brown to golden worm with a shiny, segmented body and a hard outer shell. They’re active, squirmy, and may try to crawl quickly. Superworms are firm but flexible — handle them gently to avoid pinching.
Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)
Small, plump, and cream to dark brown grubs with a soft, slightly bumpy body and no legs you can see. They’re short and stubby — much smaller than superworms and not wiggly crawlers. They tend to stay still or move slowly in the cup.
