Crickets
Description
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Crickets are commonly found in most pet stores and used as a staple for most insectivorous pets due to their wide range of sizes and cheap production costs.
In order to maintain nutritional balance, crickets should be fed a high quality food prior to feeding to your pet. This process is called gutloading. Gutloading should take place for 24-48 hours prior to when you intend to feed the insects to your pet. This requires some planning, but is well worth it. Please note that gutloaded insects should still be dusted with calcium and vitamins.
Crickets can live a variable amount of time depending on what size they were when purchased. As a general rule of thumb aim to keep no more then you can use in 2-4 weeks.
Pin
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
3/8"
1/2"
3/4"
Adult
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Scientific Name: Acheta domestica
Common Name(s): Brown Cricket, Commercial Cricket, Cricket
Size: Pinhead (1/16"), 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" 3/4", Full Grown (1")
Care
Crickets need to be kept in a warm place (average room temperature) and have food available constantly. There are many gutloads or cricket diets available, some of which contain the moisture required for the crickets, usually coming in cubes that resemble gelatine. Another option is to feed fresh fruits and vegetables to the crickets, as this provides them with nutrition and moisture. You may also use cotton balls placed in small cup or lid filled with water to help prevent the crickets from drowning. Please make sure to wash the fruits and vegetables carefully as they could still have pesticides on them that will kill the crickets. Also, ensure to vary the produce offered in order to maximize the nutritional value of the insects themselves. Do not let mouldy food sit in the cricket container, as mouldy food has been linked to many problems and deaths in otherwise healthy animals and insects alike.
Additional Comments
Crickets are commonly available and cheap to purchase, but are notorious for their noise and smell.
Gutloaded crickets make a good staple food item, however no pet should be fed a diet consisting of only one type of feeder insect.
Crickets, although easy to culture, are not recommended due to the space required and the smell. If you are interested in culturing your own crickets please visit one of the many sites that will give you details on how to do it.
*All sizes and shelf lives are approximate.
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