The Roach Guy is known for consistently healthy, well-sized Dubia colonies and holds a top position for dependable stock and fast dispatch within the U.S. market, which makes it a go-to choice for reptile and amphibian keepers needing reliable, frequent resupplies. Compared with the American suppliers on this list, The Roach Guy often offers competitive pricing and quicker domestic transit for U.S. customers, while matching them on brood quality and handling standards.
Protein-packed snack
Low-odor colony
Protein-packed snack
Low-odor colony
Review Summary
"Customers report receiving large, healthy dubia roaches with fast, well-packed shipping and high survival rates; a few mention occasional size variability between batches."
Flightless champions
Healthy, well-bred Dubia roaches raised for reptile and amphibian nutrition.
Flightless champions
Healthy, well-bred Dubia roaches raised for reptile and amphibian nutrition.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Roach Guy is known for consistently healthy, well-sized Dubia colonies and holds a top position for dependable stock and fast dispatch within the U.S. market, which makes it a go-to choice for reptile and amphibian keepers needing reliable, frequent resupplies. Compared with the American suppliers on this list, The Roach Guy often offers competitive pricing and quicker domestic transit for U.S. customers, while matching them on brood quality and handling standards.
Protein-packed snack
Low-odor colony
Flightless champions
Healthy, well-bred Dubia roaches raised for reptile and amphibian nutrition.
Available in multiple size grades from pinheads to adult breeders.
Protein-packed snack
Low-odor colony
Flightless champions
Healthy, well-bred Dubia roaches raised for reptile and amphibian nutrition.
Available in multiple size grades from pinheads to adult breeders.
$40-100 USD
Repashy Grub Pie Frozen Blend is positioned as the best-in-class option for frozen insect blends for reptiles and amphibians because it pairs laboratory-formulated nutrient profiles with consistent insect sourcing, giving keepers reliable calcium:phosphorus ratios and predictable feeding outcomes. It commands a premium price compared with commodity mixes like Hagen Exo Terra but offers a technical advantage in standardized fortification and batch testing that reduces the need for ad-hoc supplementation. For owners focused on precise nutrition for growing or breeding animals, Repashy’s transparency and consistency justify the higher cost versus the broader-appeal brands on this list.
High-protein punch
Pre-gutted convenience
High-protein punch
Pre-gutted convenience
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise the Repashy Grub Pie Frozen Blend for its palatability and consistent texture—most reptiles and amphibians accept it readily; some buyers note it is pricier than generic frozen mixes. Long-term users report stable storage and dependable nutrition for regular feeding."
Picky-pal magnet
Grub-forward frozen blend designed for high protein needs of insectivores.
Picky-pal magnet
Grub-forward frozen blend designed for high protein needs of insectivores.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Repashy Grub Pie Frozen Blend is positioned as the best-in-class option for frozen insect blends for reptiles and amphibians because it pairs laboratory-formulated nutrient profiles with consistent insect sourcing, giving keepers reliable calcium:phosphorus ratios and predictable feeding outcomes. It commands a premium price compared with commodity mixes like Hagen Exo Terra but offers a technical advantage in standardized fortification and batch testing that reduces the need for ad-hoc supplementation. For owners focused on precise nutrition for growing or breeding animals, Repashy’s transparency and consistency justify the higher cost versus the broader-appeal brands on this list.
High-protein punch
Pre-gutted convenience
Picky-pal magnet
Grub-forward frozen blend designed for high protein needs of insectivores.
Fortified with calcium and essential vitamins to support bone and shell health.
High-protein punch
Pre-gutted convenience
Picky-pal magnet
Grub-forward frozen blend designed for high protein needs of insectivores.
Fortified with calcium and essential vitamins to support bone and shell health.
$10-20 USD
Mazuri Aquatic Turtle Diet is a laboratory-formulated pellet designed to deliver consistent macro- and micronutrients for growing and adult aquatic turtles. It holds a market-leader position for this "Formulated Pellets and Diets" use case because of its rigorous nutrient guarantees, water-stable pellet integrity, and cost-efficiency when purchased in bulk, making it a more budget-friendly, research-backed alternative to smaller-batch or specialty gel diets on this list.
Shell-happy crunch
Complete nutrition
Shell-happy crunch
Complete nutrition
Review Summary
"Users report Mazuri Aquatic Turtle Diet is a reliable, nutrient-dense pellet that promotes steady growth and good shell condition with consistent long-term acceptance after initial transition. Complaints focus on price and occasional picky individuals not accepting pellets right away."
Easy feeder
Complete extruded pelleted diet formulated specifically for aquatic turtles to cover daily nutritional needs.
Easy feeder
Complete extruded pelleted diet formulated specifically for aquatic turtles to cover daily nutritional needs.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Mazuri Aquatic Turtle Diet is a laboratory-formulated pellet designed to deliver consistent macro- and micronutrients for growing and adult aquatic turtles. It holds a market-leader position for this "Formulated Pellets and Diets" use case because of its rigorous nutrient guarantees, water-stable pellet integrity, and cost-efficiency when purchased in bulk, making it a more budget-friendly, research-backed alternative to smaller-batch or specialty gel diets on this list.
Shell-happy crunch
Complete nutrition
Easy feeder
Complete extruded pelleted diet formulated specifically for aquatic turtles to cover daily nutritional needs.
Balanced levels of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals to support growth and overall health.
Shell-happy crunch
Complete nutrition
Easy feeder
Complete extruded pelleted diet formulated specifically for aquatic turtles to cover daily nutritional needs.
Balanced levels of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals to support growth and overall health.
$25-45 USD
Zoo Med's Gourmet Reptile Salad is positioned as the market leader for premium fresh-greens mixes thanks to carefully selected ingredients and higher-end processing aimed at palatability and nutrient retention. Though typically priced above value brands like Fluker's and Zilla, its technical advantage is a formulation and texture profile designed to encourage picky eaters and reduce waste compared with pellet-heavy Rep-Cal. For consumers prioritizing ingredient quality and acceptance by finicky reptiles, Zoo Med represents the top-quality fresh greens option.
Gourmet greens
Chef's mix
Gourmet greens
Chef's mix
Review Summary
"Generally rated highly for palatability and a good mix of vegetables, many owners say their reptiles eat it readily and it helps add variety. A minority mention dust, small pieces, and a relatively high price point."
Tiny tastebuds rave
Mix of dried leafy greens and vegetables designed for tortoises and other herbivores.
Tiny tastebuds rave
Mix of dried leafy greens and vegetables designed for tortoises and other herbivores.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Zoo Med's Gourmet Reptile Salad is positioned as the market leader for premium fresh-greens mixes thanks to carefully selected ingredients and higher-end processing aimed at palatability and nutrient retention. Though typically priced above value brands like Fluker's and Zilla, its technical advantage is a formulation and texture profile designed to encourage picky eaters and reduce waste compared with pellet-heavy Rep-Cal. For consumers prioritizing ingredient quality and acceptance by finicky reptiles, Zoo Med represents the top-quality fresh greens option.
Gourmet greens
Chef's mix
Tiny tastebuds rave
Mix of dried leafy greens and vegetables designed for tortoises and other herbivores.
Typically fortified with vitamins and minerals to support overall reptile health.
Gourmet greens
Chef's mix
Tiny tastebuds rave
Mix of dried leafy greens and vegetables designed for tortoises and other herbivores.
Typically fortified with vitamins and minerals to support overall reptile health.
$10-25 USD
Fluker's Calcium with Vitamin D3 is positioned as a budget-conscious, high-volume option that gives breeders and high-usage keepers a low cost-per-gram solution for routine calcium fortification in reptile and amphibian feeding. It competes on price against market leaders while still providing a stabilized D3 addition, making it the practical choice where quantity and affordability matter more than niche additives or premium branding.
Budget friendly
Easy scoop
Budget friendly
Easy scoop
Review Summary
"Budget-friendly and commonly used, though some experienced keepers report variable clumping and uneven dosing; most buyers still find it effective for routine supplementation."
Gator-approved smirk
Economical option with added Vitamin D3
Gator-approved smirk
Economical option with added Vitamin D3
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Fluker's Calcium with Vitamin D3 is positioned as a budget-conscious, high-volume option that gives breeders and high-usage keepers a low cost-per-gram solution for routine calcium fortification in reptile and amphibian feeding. It competes on price against market leaders while still providing a stabilized D3 addition, making it the practical choice where quantity and affordability matter more than niche additives or premium branding.
Budget friendly
Easy scoop
Gator-approved smirk
Economical option with added Vitamin D3
Popular for routine dusting of feeder insects
Budget friendly
Easy scoop
Gator-approved smirk
Economical option with added Vitamin D3
Popular for routine dusting of feeder insects
$8-16 USD
Rep-Cal Herptivite Multivitamin is notable for its carefully balanced vitamin and mineral approach tailored to sensitive reptiles and amphibians, making it a go-to for keepers prioritizing nutritional completeness. Compared with the vitamin-forward Zoo Med or the spray-style Zilla, Rep-Cal emphasizes a broad micronutrient spectrum that can reduce the need for additional supplements, albeit often at a slightly higher price point reflecting its more comprehensive formulation.
Comprehensive mineral mix
Bone-boosting calcium
Comprehensive mineral mix
Bone-boosting calcium
Review Summary
"Rep-Cal Herptivite is widely trusted for routine vitamin supplementation and praised for consistent formulation and results; some users prefer powder forms but the liquid gets high marks for effectiveness. Packaging and availability are noted as minor drawbacks."
Zesty reptile flavor
Broad-spectrum multivitamin tailored for the nutritional needs of herps.
Zesty reptile flavor
Broad-spectrum multivitamin tailored for the nutritional needs of herps.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Rep-Cal Herptivite Multivitamin is notable for its carefully balanced vitamin and mineral approach tailored to sensitive reptiles and amphibians, making it a go-to for keepers prioritizing nutritional completeness. Compared with the vitamin-forward Zoo Med or the spray-style Zilla, Rep-Cal emphasizes a broad micronutrient spectrum that can reduce the need for additional supplements, albeit often at a slightly higher price point reflecting its more comprehensive formulation.
Comprehensive mineral mix
Bone-boosting calcium
Zesty reptile flavor
Broad-spectrum multivitamin tailored for the nutritional needs of herps.
Formulated for balanced vitamin and mineral support when used as directed.
Comprehensive mineral mix
Bone-boosting calcium
Zesty reptile flavor
Broad-spectrum multivitamin tailored for the nutritional needs of herps.
Formulated for balanced vitamin and mineral support when used as directed.
$12-25 USD
Repashy SuperLoad is widely regarded as best-in-class for gut loading because it delivers an exceptionally dense, research-informed mix of vitamins, minerals and calories in a concentrated powder that mixes into a paste feeders readily eat. Compared with the other options on this list it offers superior nutrient density per gram (reducing cost-per-feed over time) and a more complete micronutrient profile than budget diets, making it the preferred choice for breeders and keepers who need dependable, high-impact nutrition for feeder insects.
Calcium-rich boost
Complete gut formula
Calcium-rich boost
Complete gut formula
Review Summary
"Users praise Repashy SuperLoad for being a high-quality, nutrient-dense gut loader that boosts feeder insect health and improves feeder nutritional value for reptiles; a few note it can be more expensive than basic options. Overall buyers report visible improvements in insect condition and consistency in results over long-term use."
Candy-scented curiosity
Complete powdered gut-load formulated with high calcium and broad-spectrum vitamins.
Candy-scented curiosity
Complete powdered gut-load formulated with high calcium and broad-spectrum vitamins.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Repashy SuperLoad is widely regarded as best-in-class for gut loading because it delivers an exceptionally dense, research-informed mix of vitamins, minerals and calories in a concentrated powder that mixes into a paste feeders readily eat. Compared with the other options on this list it offers superior nutrient density per gram (reducing cost-per-feed over time) and a more complete micronutrient profile than budget diets, making it the preferred choice for breeders and keepers who need dependable, high-impact nutrition for feeder insects.
Calcium-rich boost
Complete gut formula
Candy-scented curiosity
Complete powdered gut-load formulated with high calcium and broad-spectrum vitamins.
Mixes with water into a paste or can be sprinkled dry for crickets, roaches, and worms.
Calcium-rich boost
Complete gut formula
Candy-scented curiosity
Complete powdered gut-load formulated with high calcium and broad-spectrum vitamins.
Mixes with water into a paste or can be sprinkled dry for crickets, roaches, and worms.
$20-35 USD
Vetark Reptoboost is presented as a concentrated, veterinary-style probiotic powder designed for mixing into drinking water or prey, offering high CFU counts and cost-efficiency for serious keepers and clinics. Technically it competes with Zoo Med on potency but trades broader retail recognition for a more concentrated formulation that can lower long-term cost per effective dose when used carefully.
Veterinary formula
High-potency dose
Veterinary formula
High-potency dose
Review Summary
"Vetark Reptoboost receives strong praise for noticeable improvements in appetite, stool quality, and recovery after stress or illness when used over time. Reviewers consistently cite good potency and results compared with several competitors."
Clinic-trusted mix
Multi-strain probiotic formula intended to help restore gut microbiota after stress or illness.
Clinic-trusted mix
Multi-strain probiotic formula intended to help restore gut microbiota after stress or illness.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
Vetark Reptoboost is presented as a concentrated, veterinary-style probiotic powder designed for mixing into drinking water or prey, offering high CFU counts and cost-efficiency for serious keepers and clinics. Technically it competes with Zoo Med on potency but trades broader retail recognition for a more concentrated formulation that can lower long-term cost per effective dose when used carefully.
Veterinary formula
High-potency dose
Clinic-trusted mix
Multi-strain probiotic formula intended to help restore gut microbiota after stress or illness.
Soluble powder suitable for mixing into drinking water or soaked prey.
Veterinary formula
High-potency dose
Clinic-trusted mix
Multi-strain probiotic formula intended to help restore gut microbiota after stress or illness.
Soluble powder suitable for mixing into drinking water or soaked prey.
$12-22 USD
The Escali Primo P115C is the market leader for affordable, no-frills precision in feeding and portioning tasks, offering dependable gram-level accuracy in a compact, easy-to-use package. It undercuts pricier stainless-steel or commercial models on cost while delivering more consistent everyday results than very low-cost alternatives, though it lacks the micro-scale sensitivity of the Etekcity and the heavy-duty capacity of My Weigh.
Budget precision
Slim countertop
Budget precision
Slim countertop
Review Summary
"Reviewers consistently highlight its simple, durable design and long-term accuracy, calling it a dependable everyday kitchen scale; some want a larger display but overall satisfaction is high."
Lightweight sidekick
Compact, user-friendly design with clear backlit display for quick reads
Lightweight sidekick
Compact, user-friendly design with clear backlit display for quick reads
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Escali Primo P115C is the market leader for affordable, no-frills precision in feeding and portioning tasks, offering dependable gram-level accuracy in a compact, easy-to-use package. It undercuts pricier stainless-steel or commercial models on cost while delivering more consistent everyday results than very low-cost alternatives, though it lacks the micro-scale sensitivity of the Etekcity and the heavy-duty capacity of My Weigh.
Budget precision
Slim countertop
Lightweight sidekick
Compact, user-friendly design with clear backlit display for quick reads
Accurate up to 11 lb (5 lbs) with 1 g resolution suitable for portion control
Budget precision
Slim countertop
Lightweight sidekick
Compact, user-friendly design with clear backlit display for quick reads
Accurate up to 11 lb (5 lbs) with 1 g resolution suitable for portion control
$30-50 USD