I have fed both Roaches and Crickets. Roaches have undigestable parts, wings etc. Crickets are simply "they are what they eat". A good grain gutload makes them very nutritious and they readily eat it. Roaches don't hold much food inside. One of the best things about roaches is they process food very slowly so the don't make a big mess. One of the best things about crickets is they process food fast so their gut is filled with fresh food.

I personally feel Blaptica Dubia roaches are an impaction risk for small dragons. I hate crix like everyone else but have always fallen back to them. They're a hassle but they make babies grow like crazy. All of my babies grow and inch a week even with my cripplingly low basking temps. lol.

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