Growing up, I was obsessed with reptiles. Their scales, their personalities, their unique charm—I couldn’t get enough. So, when I finally decided to bring home two baby bearded dragons, I was over the moon! But as any reptile parent knows, baby beardies are bottomless pits when it comes to food. I was constantly running to the store for crickets, and let’s be honest—crickets are messy, smelly, and just plain annoying.

Then, during a routine vet visit, my vet dropped a game-changing suggestion: Dubia roaches. I was skeptical at first, but I ordered some online, and my beardies went nuts for them! They were healthier, easier to handle, and my dragons thrived. But there was one problem—my growing dragons needed a lot of roaches, and ordering them constantly. I was not happy with the waste of plastic that I was receiving from the other bug suppliers.

That’s when I decided to take matters into my own hands. I started my own Dubia roach colony, and before I knew it, I had more roaches than my dragons could eat. As my beardies grew older and shifted to a greener diet, my colony kept growing. I thought, “Why not share the love?”

I hopped on Facebook, posted about my extra roaches, and to my surprise, people in my city were thrilled to buy them. Word spread, and before I knew it, I was supplying Dubia roaches to reptile lovers all over. That’s how The Dubia Dude was born in 2019—out of a passion for reptiles, a desire to provide the best for my beardies, reusing bottles and a little bit of entrepreneurial spirit.

Today, I’m proud to offer premium Dubia roaches to fellow reptile enthusiasts who want the best for their scaly friends. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about feeding reptiles—it’s about helping them thrive. And that’s what The Dubia Dude is all about. 🦎✨