How to Care For Crickets

Cricket Care: A Beginner’s Guide

Crickets are a popular food source for many reptiles and amphibians. They are relatively easy to care for, and with a little bit of effort, you can keep your crickets healthy and thriving.

Cricket Care Quick Facts

Factor	Requirement
Habitat	Large enough with a secure vented lid. The minimum size for a 1,000 crickets is 10 gallons.
Substrate	Easy to clean, such as newspaper, paper towels, or reptile carpet. Avoid sand or soil.
Food	Variety of fruits, vegetables, and Premium Cricket Feed.
Water	Provide a water source, such as a damp sponge or piece of fruit.
Temperature	70-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Humidity	50-70%.
Cleaning	Regularly remove dead crickets and their waste. Clean the cage thoroughly at least once a week.
Gut-loading	Feed crickets a diet that is high in nutrients.
Separating by size	Crickets of different sizes will eat each other, so it is important to separate them by size.
Monitoring for illness	Crickets can get sick, so it is important to monitor them for signs of illness such as lethargy, loss of appetite, or difficulty moving.

Here are some basic tips for cricket care to help you get started:

Provide a proper habitat. Crickets need a habitat that is large enough for them to move around comfortably. The minimum size for a cricket cage is 10 gallons for 1,000 crickets. The cage should also have a secure lid to prevent the crickets from escaping. The lid should provide plenty of ventilation.
Use a substrate that is easy to clean. Newspaper, paper towels, or reptile carpet are all good options for cricket substrates. Avoid using sand or soil, as these can harbor bacteria and parasites.
Provide food and water. Crickets eat a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, and premium cricket food. You should also provide a water source for your crickets. A damp sponge or piece of fruit will work well. Fruit will need to be kept fresh to keep flies away. DO NOT FEED CRICKET CRYSTALS or WATER CRYSTALS! When we first started farming these crystals wiped out 50% of our colony. It fills their stomach with a gel that offers little nutrition causing premature death.
Maintain the proper temperature and humidity. Crickets prefer a temperature of 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity should be kept at 50-70%. Keep in mind the hotter it is the faster they will grow. We like to use a heat lamp on them.
Clean the cage regularly. Cricket waste can build up quickly, so it is important to clean the cage regularly. You should remove any dead crickets and their waste daily. The cage should be cleaned thoroughly at least once a week.

Here are some additional tips for cricket care:

Gut-load your crickets. Gut-loading is the process of feeding crickets a diet that is high in nutrients. This will help to ensure that your reptiles and amphibians get the nutrients they need. We suggest using Premium Cricket Feed
Separate the crickets by size. Crickets of different sizes will eat each other, so it is important to separate them by size.
Monitor your crickets for signs of illness. Crickets can get sick, so it is important to monitor them for signs of illness such as lethargy, loss of appetite, or difficulty moving.

With a little bit of care, you can keep your crickets healthy and thriving. By following these tips, you can ensure that your reptiles and amphibians have a healthy and nutritious food source. This Care sheet is just the basic. Be sure to follow our Cricket Blog for more info on cricket care and farming!+

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