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Premium Live Feeder Crickets (Gryllus assimilis/domestica)

Unlock the full potential of your insectivorous pets with our Premium Live Feeder Crickets. Sourced from robust, healthy colonies and raised under optimal conditions, our crickets are the active, nutritious, and stimulating prey item your animals crave. Perfect for reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, birds, and even as lively fishing bait!

Why Choose Our Live Crickets?

Our crickets aren't just food; they're a foundation for health and vitality.

• 🦗 High Protein & Essential Nutrients: Crickets are naturally packed with crucial protein, healthy fats, and chitin, vital for strong growth, vibrant coloration, and overall well-being in your pets.
• 🦗 Enriching Live Prey: The natural movement and 'chirping' of live crickets stimulate your pet's innate hunting instincts, providing essential mental and physical enrichment that dry alternatives simply can't match.
• 🦗 Optimal Gut-Loading Potential: Our crickets arrive ready to be gut-loaded with your preferred nutrient-rich foods, allowing you to maximize the nutritional benefits passed on to your animals. This is key for delivering a balanced diet.
• 🦗 Clean & Robust Stock: Raised in controlled, hygienic environments, our crickets are free from pesticides and common parasites, ensuring you receive a healthy, active, and disease-free colony.
• 🦗 Available in Multiple Sizes: From pinheads for hatchlings to robust adults for mature predators, we offer a range of sizes to suit all life stages and dietary needs.

Versatile Applications

Our Live Feeder Crickets are a cornerstone for a variety of users:

• 🦎 Reptile & Amphibian Diets: The go-to feeder insect for bearded dragons, leopard geckos, chameleons, crested geckos, pacman frogs, tree frogs, and many more.
• 🕷️ Arachnid & Invertebrate Feeding: Essential for tarantulas, scorpions, praying mantises, and other insectivorous invertebrates.
• 🐦 Avian Nutrition: A natural and stimulating food source for insectivorous birds, finches, and pet chickens.
• 🎣 Premium Fishing Bait: Known for their lively movement and natural scent, crickets are an excellent live bait for various freshwater fish.
• 🔬 Educational & Research: Ideal for biology classes, ecological studies, and behavioral research due to their predictable life cycle and interesting behaviors.

Product Specifications

• Species: Gryllus assimilis (Banded Crickets) or Gryllus domestica (House Crickets) – Chosen for their hardiness, activity, and nutritional profile.
• Available Sizes:
  • 1/4 inch (Pinheads): Perfect for hatchlings and small juveniles.
  • 1/2 inch (Small): Ideal for growing juveniles.
  • 3/4 inch (Medium): Suitable for sub-adults and most adult pets.
  • 1 inch+ (Adult): Great for larger adult pets and breeding.
• Packaging: Shipped securely in breathable containers designed for safe transit and optimal air circulation, ensuring live arrival.
• Quantity Options: Available in counts of 100, 250, 500, 1000, and bulk cases for commercial users and large collections.

Care & Handling (Upon Arrival)

To ensure the longevity and health of your crickets:

• Housing: Transfer to a spacious, well-ventilated container (plastic tub with screened lid) immediately.
• Substrate: No substrate is needed. Use cardboard egg flats or paper towel rolls for climbing and hiding.
• Food: Provide a quality cricket chow or a mix of fresh greens (collard greens, mustard greens), carrots, and occasional fruit.
• Water: Use a cricket water gel or a shallow dish with a wet sponge to provide hydration without drowning. Avoid open water dishes.
• Temperature: Maintain at room temperature (70-75°F / 21-24°C). Avoid extreme heat or cold.

Our Quality & Live Arrival Guarantee

We take immense pride in the health and vitality of our crickets. Every order is meticulously inspected before shipment. We offer a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all shipments. Should any issues arise, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery, and we'll ensure your satisfaction.

Elevate Your Pet's Diet Today!

Don't settle for less when it comes to your pet's nutrition. Provide them with the vibrant, nutritious, and engaging live food they deserve.

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