As the weather cools down, it is time for our annual reminder about shipping season changes. From November 15th through March 31st, LunaRoaches will pause all live roach shipments outside of Florida. We know this may be disappointing for our amazing out-of-state customers, but this seasonal pause is the best way to keep our Discoid roaches safe, healthy, and alive during transit.

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.

When we talk about the health of our exotic pets – be they reptiles, amphibians, or even some arachnids and small mammals – the adage "you are what you eat" applies just as much to their prey as it does to them. Among feeder insects, the Discoid roach (Blaptica discoidalis) consistently earns high marks from herpetologists and dedicated hobbyists alike.