Can Eastern Box Turtles eat Dubia Roaches?
Terrapene carolina · Blaptica dubia
Caution
Daily for juveniles
ReptiFiles explicitly lists Dubia Roaches as a safe and recommended protein source for Eastern Box Turtles, which are omnivores requiring approximately 50% animal protein. Gut-loading and calcium dusting prior to feeding are specifically recommended to maximize nutritional quality.
Feeding frequency
Daily for juveniles
The short answer
ReptiFiles explicitly lists Dubia Roaches as a safe and recommended protein source for Eastern Box Turtles, which are omnivores requiring approximately 50% animal protein. Gut-loading and calcium dusting prior to feeding are specifically recommended to maximize nutritional quality.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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