Swell Reptiles Livefood Crickets Small Mini Tub

What are Swell Reptiles Mini Tub Crickets?

The Swell Reptiles Livefood Crickets Small Mini Tub is a small tub of live brown crickets that have been bred to provide reptiles with a nutritious meal. Brown crickets are an ideal food supply for many reptiles, including Bearded Dragons, Water Dragons, Chameleons, Leopard Geckos and Crested Geckos. 

Key Features:

• Much quieter than black crickets
• Will last around one month after delivery if properly cared for
• Must be kept in a ventilated container with plenty of food and water
• Nocturnal animals so can be placed under a bright light to calm them and conserve their energy

How do brown crickets compare to black crickets?

Unlike black crickets, brown crickets are much quieter, not making the same chirping sound due to having a soft body.

How long will these crickets last?

Brown crickets will usually last around a month after they arrive unless improperly cared for. They must be kept in a vented smooth-sided container, filled with plenty of food and water. As brown crickets are nocturnal, they can be placed under a bright light to conserve their energy and calm them. All live crickets need to be provided with plenty of moisture to prevent dehydration.

How do you feed live crickets?

You can feed crickets on most types of plant matter, or fruits and vegetables. Gut-loading is a popular way to provide nutrients to your reptiles, this is achieved by feeding your crickets vitamin-rich plants and fruits, which will be passed on to your reptile during digestion. It is not recommended to feed dead live food to your pets, as they will be far less interested in it and it will no longer contain as many nutrients as live food.