How to Keep Crickets Alive

Bought live feeder crickets and want them to last? This is a short care guide for home keepers. Follow the packing notes that came with your order, and call us at 910-694-3025 if something looks wrong on arrival.

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1. Unbox and settle them first

Photo: ventilated bin next to the open shipping box.

• Open the box as soon as it arrives. Move the crickets into a clean, ventilated container with a secure lid.
• Give them 30–60 minutes to settle before feeding your pets.
• If many are still or the pack is crushed, call 910-694-3025 with your order number.

2. Temperature

• Keep them at room temperature, roughly the mid-70s °F. Avoid cold basements, hot cars, and direct sun.

3. Moisture

Photo: water gel and a sponge, not a bowl of open water.

• Use water gel, damp cotton, or a sponge in a shallow dish. Crickets drown in open water.
• Refresh it daily, and keep the container ventilated so it does not mold.

4. Food

Photo: dry feed, carrot, and apple beside the bin.

• Offer dry cricket feed or crushed cereal, plus a bit of carrot, potato, or apple.
• Remove soft food that starts to spoil.

5. How long they usually last

• With room temperature, clean moisture, and food, many keepers use a shipment over several days. Results vary.
• Order the next batch before the bin empties.

Need more feeders? Order live crickets, or call 910-694-3025.