Reptiles don’t just eat insects. They eat the entire ecosystem inside them. From protozoa and nematodes to stress-altered gut microbiomes, feeder insects can act as biological delivery systems. But parasite presence does not automatically mean disease. Transmission risk is shaped by production systems, stress, hygiene, and recovery time. In this guide, we break down which feeders carry higher risk, why closed colony systems matter, and how to manage your reptile’s ecosystem l

The life of a female discoid roach often goes unnoticed, yet it tells an important story about care, balance, and stewardship. From live birth through years of reproduction, her role supports the entire colony. At Luna Roaches, we believe even insects deserve the best life possible. This reflection explores aging, natural death, and why providing “roach luxury” matters just as much as productivity.

Unlike us mammals and birds, who are endotherms (meaning we generate most of our own body heat internally through metabolic processes, like a personal furnace), roaches are ectotherms (sometimes colloquially called "cold-blooded"). This means their internal body temperature is largely dictated by their external environment.