I have limited knowledge on roaches, I only have hissers and none of my dragons like them, therefore I haven’t analysed there composition or nutritional value.

I think they are a good source of protein for any lizards.
However the term you are what you eat surly applies to them, feeding them dog food is like feeding dog food to your lizards no dough!

My roaches are fed carrots exclusively, but I will offer them clover, dandelions and grass this summer. If you feed a vegetal base dog food high in protein (Soya) you will need to starve your insects before feeding them to your lizards, 4-7 days without food should clear them of fat and chemical, Soya is the most chemically sprayed crop by farmers, especially Soya destined for none human consumption.

Though I still feel that crickets are the best insect food, I may have under estimated the value of regular mealworms, the fact that lizards feed less of them might actually be a good thing? Especially if the mealworms are fed a low fat but high energy food.
rgds

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