I will be buying them locally from a friend in my herp club. I do not know the specifics of pricing yet, but more than likely, the lack of shipping and the frindly discount will outweigh even the best prices online. If this isnt the case, I will be buying from whoever will give me the best deal.

I am not that concerned about pricing quite yet, more worried about getting a colony up to size in order to be able to feed consistently out of it. I have heard about 50% of the people saying to just get some breeding adults, other saying mixed with nymphs, and possibly some extra adult females.

Also, I am wanting to really narrow down their husbandry requirements, especially food.

I plan on keeping them in large rubbermaid/sterilite totes with a mesh screen vent and temps in the upper 80s to 90's.

I have heard food staples varying from commercial roach diet (which is what exactly?), dog food, cat food, rodent lab blocks, fish food....all ground up.

Water/moisture sources have primarily been suggested as water crystals, but I have heard a lot more people saying they just use fresh veggie or fruits(usually apple) for moisture.

Again, all thoughts are welcome. Thanks