Feeder insect
Can African Fat-Tailed Geckos Eat Discoid Roaches?
Staple feeder — feed regularly
Quick answer
Yes. Discoid Roaches is a staple feeder for African fat-tailed geckos. Nearly identical profile to dubia roaches and an excellent alternative.
- Protein
- ~22%
- Fat
- ~7%
- Moisture
- ~66%
- Ca:P ratio
- ~0.28
Nearly identical profile to dubia roaches and an excellent alternative. Cannot fly, making handling safer. Softer-bodied than mealworms so easier to digest. Gut-loads well and retains that nutrition longer than some other feeders. A good choice if dubia are unavailable in your region.