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Backwoods Bugs

Backwoods Bugs I am a small service to provide local reptile and amphibian keepers with a healthier alternative to crickets!

I became interested in reptiles when I found my first turtle many years ago. I accumulated a total of 8 turtles, of all different species. I raised them all to adulthood, and released them back into the wild where they were found. While shopping for turtle supplies one day in a local pet store, I came across a Bearded Dragon. She was beautiful and I immediately wanted to hold her. The pet shop own

er allowed me to bond with her a bit and I fell for Bearded Dragons (affectionately called "Beardies") that very day and knew I wanted one. Flash forward several years later and here I am with three Beardies. I had to have a way to feed all these mouths, so I began my own Dubia Roach colony in 2014. It took a year to get going well enough to feed heavily off of, and even longer to be able to sell my extras off. I am a small, one person business, so I am unable to fulfill enormous orders. I strive for a good personal relationship with all my customers. It is EXTREMELY important to me that everyone is happy with their orders and that their reptiles are happy as well. Thanks for checking Backwoods Bugs out and hopefully we can get to know each other soon! Don't forget to look at my offers for coupon codes for discounts on future purchases!

05/29/2022

This coming Wednesday, June 1st as well as the 3rd, I will be in Wilmington and would like to offer any of my customers the opportunity to place orders for pickup for either of those days. Message me to get your orders in!
AND DON’T FORGET: all orders are 25% off to combat inflation and rising prices!

05/20/2022

To help combat rising prices and inflation, all roaches will be 25% off until further notice. Please let me know if you have any questions!

05/11/2022

Tons of Dubia roaches available for purchase! Link in bio for out of town customers, or contact me via messages for local orders!

05/07/2022

Happy spring everyone! I have a TON of Dubias available for purchase right now. I have also reopened my Etsy shop, so you check that out as well at https://etsy.me/3sicEyc

Dubia roaches are the healthiest feeding option for your pet reptile! They are three times more nutritious than crickets, dont tend to carry parasites, and have more protein! This listing is for 25, 50, 75 or 100 Dubia Roaches in either Small (up to .5), Medium (1) or Large (1.5). Please choose the

10/11/2021

Hey everyone! I am currently out of containers for the roaches, but have ordered more. They should be here Wednesday. Until then, I am not fulfilling any orders. Normal ordering will commence Wednesday evening. Thanks for your understanding!

08/24/2021

Hi guys! I have some exciting news. I am going to start breeding & selling superworms! I will update everyone when I have some sizes ready for purchase.

07/19/2021

Hey guys! I just wanted to put something out there because of some recent issues. When you order, please give me 3-4 days to process your order and get it to you. Right now my health isn’t good, I am a tremendous amount of pain daily, and my autoimmune issues are in a flare since I lost my dad 2 months ago (likely due to stress). I appreciate your understanding during this time as I work through these issues and try to get better AND get your orders to you. Thanks!

07/01/2021

Hey everyone! I have PLENTY of Dubia available if anyone would like to place an order. If you would, please get your order in before Monday of this coming week, as I am going to open my Etsy shop back up in order to reduce some of my numbers. I’d like my local customers to get first dibs on their pick of bugs before opening up to country-wide. Thanks everyone!

05/16/2021

Hey guys. I hope you all are doing well. As some of you know, I haven’t been shipping or doing orders as I lost my dad suddenly on the 7th from an asthma attack that left him brain dead. I will resume normal operations tomorrow for those who would like to get their orders out first thing Monday morning. If you’d like to donate to my dads funeral fund, you may do so at the link below. He didn’t have life insurance and I am really struggling trying to come up with the funds. Thank you all and God bless.

https://gofund.me/c060fa0a

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02/21/2021

Hey guys! I know that USPS has suspended the shipment of live insects right now, and wanted everyone to know I am willing to make a trip to Wilmington one day this week for a pickup if anyone is in need of Dubias. If you are, let me know and I can get things set up. Thanks guys.

11/24/2020

Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well! I wanted to let you all know I have limited quantities available of larges, mediums and smalls. If you’d like some, please message me and I will get them shipped out after Thanksgiving. Thanks guys

10/04/2020

Hey everyone! I hope you all are well. I wanted to let you guys know that I am going to try out a new type of container to ship and sell the roaches in. I want to use less plastic, so I have purchased some paper deli soup cups with lids that are disposable and compostable. Let me know if you guys have any questions or problems with them as I make the switch! Thanks again everyone!

09/30/2020

Hey guys! If anyone is interested in custom vinyl decals for their reptile cages, vehicles, electronics or any other flat, smooth surface, message me and let’s make your ideas into a design!

09/21/2020

Hello everyone! I wanted to let you guys know that I have some Dubia available for purchase. They are first come, first serve at this time. I can do shipping or local pickup. Thanks everyone!

09/05/2020

Today is a sad day. A customer that quickly became a great friend of mine, is having to say goodbye to her baby boy, Toothless. Please keep her and her husband in your thoughts a prayers. Losing an animal is losing a family member. We love you Barb!
“Way up high where the angels sing, I finally have my dragon wings”. 🐉

08/08/2020

Hello all! I hope everyone is having a fantastic Saturday! I wanted to let everyone know that I am completely out of mediums for the time being. I have tons of Smalls and Larges. Thanks everyone!

08/07/2020

Hey guys! I’ve got some extra smalls, smalls, mediums and larges for anyone who’s been on the waiting list! Just shoot me a message and let me know what you’d like. Thanks!

08/03/2020

Hi everyone! I wanted to take the time to apologize to anyone who I’ve not responded to via messenger, text or call back. I am undergoing a LOT of severe health issues and have been sleeping/resting a tremendous amount. Please understand I am not ignoring you purposely. Thank you for your continued support and kindness. Stay safe.

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A Dubia delicacy!

A rare and tasty treat: banana! All of my babies love banana, but they can’t have it often because it is high in phosphorus! Bearded dragons need a 2:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio to maintain healthy bones and keep any metabolic bone disease away! #pogonavitticeps #pogonas #beardeddragon #centralbeardeddragon

I only feed my roaches the best of the best! Fluker’s Cricket Chow is my go-to high calcium staple diet along with fresh oranges and bananas nightly. These guys can go through a 6 pound tub of cricket chow every other week as well as three oranges and one banana a night!

Mr. Kronos getting in some good nutrition with my homegrown Dubia Roaches.

Nom Nom Nom.

Yummy to reptile tummies! This is my current colony. Growing at an exponential rate and as healthy as they come!