Josh's Frogs vs Josh's Frogs
Head-to-head comparison of Josh's Frogs Dubia Roaches and Josh's Frogs Crickets. See specs, pros, cons, and our verdict.
Quick Winner
It's a Tie
Both products serve different needs well. Your choice depends on your specific setup and priorities.
Full VerdictIn this comparison, we analyze Josh's Frogs Dubia Roaches vs Josh's Frogs Crickets to help you decide which is the better choice. See our verdict and detailed feature breakdown below.
Avantages et Inconvénients
AJosh's Frogs Dubia
Avantages
- Highest protein of any common staple feeder at 23.4%
- Cannot climb smooth walls — safe to leave briefly in enclosure without bite risk
- Best Ca:P ratio among non-BSFL feeders at 0.308%
- Long lifespan in colony (1–3 years) — easy to maintain at home
Inconvénients
- Illegal to keep or breed in some US states (Florida, Hawaii) — check local laws
- Still require calcium dusting before every feeding
- More expensive per insect than crickets or mealworms
BJosh's Frogs Crickets
Avantages
- Best for stimulating prey drive — erratic movement triggers active hunting
- 21.3% protein makes them a nutritionally solid staple
- Widely available at pet stores nationwide — easiest to source locally
- Low cost per insect compared to dubia roaches
Inconvénients
- Will bite geckos if left unattended — must remove uneaten crickets within 15 minutes
- Poor Ca:P ratio (0.081%) requires heavy calcium dusting at every feeding
- Noisy and can escape enclosure — harder to manage than roaches
Conclusion
Both products serve different needs well. Your choice depends on your specific setup and priorities.
AChoisir Josh's Frogs Dubia si...
All leopard geckos as the primary staple feeder — best overall nutrition, safety, and ease of colony maintenance
BChoisir Josh's Frogs Crickets si...
Leopard geckos that need prey drive stimulation or keepers without access to dubia roaches — use as a rotation alongside dubia
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Josh's Frogs Dubia Roaches (Best Overall) is best for All leopard geckos as the primary staple feeder — best overall nutrition, safety, and ease of colony maintenance. Josh's Frogs Crickets (Best for Prey Drive) is best for Leopard geckos that need prey drive stimulation or keepers without access to dubia roaches — use as a rotation alongside dubia.