Product description
Have you ever been frustrated with dead crickets?
We were! We were always getting dead crickets.
After years of shopping around, testing other species, and learning more about crickets, we found Banded Crickets Gryllodes sigillatus! These crickets ship well all year long; they weren’t dying when the temperatures would spike a little bit, or if the temperatures unexpectedly dropped. In most climates, they would consistently arrive alive and fresh.
They were also living much longer than other species we had experience with.
What benefits do banded crickets have for my pets?
All crickets are bred and raised to provide you the best quality feeder insect. These crickets also naturally contains more protein compared to other species of crickets, which is important for building and repairing tissue in your pets!
But what if they don’t all arrive alive?
Our goal is to get insects to customers that are alive on arrival every single time! We understand that sometimes because of extreme temperatures, handling mishaps, or shipping mistakes that just doesn’t happen. For the times when your live items don’t quite make it, we have a generous 3 Day Life Insurance Policy* on all live insects!
How are they packed in the winter when it is cold?
When the temperatures drop we switch over to cricket boxes that do not have vents. These boxes do a great job holding body heat from the crickets in the box, keeping them toasty during their winter travels. They also eliminate potentially fatal drafts!
The boxes are not airtight, and crickets can still breathe in the box. As oxygen levels decline, the crickets slow down their metabolism and movement. This state allows them to survive shipping. We’ve had them last over 2 weeks this way!
When choosing the size of your feeder insects, we recommend choosing insects equal to or less than the distance between your animals eyes. If you choose insects larger than that measurement, the animals can have difficulties consuming or digesting the feeders.
1/4″ crickets are too small for juvenile bearded dragons. Please consider 1/2″
Josh’s Frogs 1/4″ Banded Feeder Crickets for Reptiles & Amphibians
Banded Crickets are the insect of choice for most lizards, amphibians, and other exotic pets.
Available in a full range of counts and sizes to fit your needs perfectly.
Young Leopard Geckos, Adult Mourning Geckos Young Chameleons Small Tree Frogs like Grey Tree Frogs, Adult Reed Frogs, Young Borneo Eared Frogs Anoles Fire Belly Toads, American Toads Adult Asperum & Stellatum Rough Green Snake
Customer Reviews
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Item Weight : 2.4 ounces
Date First Available : February 26, 2018
Manufacturer : Josh’s Frogs
ASIN : B01016OFRQ
Best Sellers Rank: #26,121 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #180 in Reptile & Amphibian Food
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Superior to the European house cricket, Banded Crickets have a longer lifespan, are easier to keep, and are healthier for your pet reptiles and amphibians! See our size recommendations in the description
Great staple feeder for young leopard and crested geckos, young chameleons, small tree frogs, anoles, and many more!
Virtual care sheet included with information on storage and feeding technique.
Specially packaged to help ensure a live arrival in most weather conditions.
We use a variety of shipping services including USPS, UPS and FedEx based on your location and weather! We cannot honor requests for specific services.
