{"title":"Live Feeder Insects","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"live-crickets-banded","title":"Live Crickets (Banded)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive Banded Crickets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutriCricket live banded crickets are active feeder insects for reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish and other insect-eating animals. Choose the size and count that best fits your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you’ll receive\u003cbr\u003e• Live banded crickets in the selected size and count\u003cbr\u003e• Carefully packed in a ventilated shipping container\u003cbr\u003e• Natural size variation may occur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003cbr\u003eTransfer crickets to a well-ventilated container with egg crate for shelter. Provide cricket food and a safe moisture source. Keep the enclosure dry and remove waste and spoiled food regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose crickets no larger than the space between your pet’s eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriCricket","offers":[{"title":"Small (1\/4\"-3\/8\") \/ 50","offer_id":52849157112106,"sku":"CRICKETS50","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (1\/4\"-3\/8\") \/ 110","offer_id":52849157144874,"sku":"CRICKETS110","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (1\/4\"-3\/8\") \/ 250","offer_id":52849157177642,"sku":"CRICKETS250","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (1\/4\"-3\/8\") \/ 500","offer_id":52849157210410,"sku":"CRICKETS500","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (1\/4\"-3\/8\") \/ 1000","offer_id":52849157243178,"sku":"CRICKETS1000","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (1\/4\"-3\/8\") \/ 2000","offer_id":52849157275946,"sku":"CRICKETS2000","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (1\/2\"-5\/8\") \/ 50","offer_id":52849157308714,"sku":"CRICKETM50","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (1\/2\"-5\/8\") \/ 110","offer_id":52849157341482,"sku":"CRICKETM110","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (1\/2\"-5\/8\") \/ 250","offer_id":52849157374250,"sku":"CRICKETM250","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (1\/2\"-5\/8\") \/ 500","offer_id":52849157407018,"sku":"CRICKETM500","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (1\/2\"-5\/8\") \/ 1000","offer_id":52849157439786,"sku":"CRICKETM1000","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (1\/2\"-5\/8\") \/ 2000","offer_id":52849157472554,"sku":"CRICKETM2000","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (3\/4\") \/ 50","offer_id":52849157505322,"sku":"CRICKETL50","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (3\/4\") \/ 110","offer_id":52849157538090,"sku":"CRICKETL110","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (3\/4\") \/ 250","offer_id":52849157570858,"sku":"CRICKETL250","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (3\/4\") \/ 500","offer_id":52849157603626,"sku":"CRICKETL500","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (3\/4\") \/ 1000","offer_id":52849157636394,"sku":"CRICKETL1000","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (3\/4\") \/ 2000","offer_id":52849157669162,"sku":"CRICKETL2000","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/1486\/9034\/files\/banded-crickets-hero-v2.png?v=1791215758"},{"product_id":"ovipost-banded-adult-live-feed-crickets-reptile-food-pinheads","title":"Ovipost Banded Adult Live Feed Crickets Reptile Food, Pinheads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Shipping Details**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOrders placed before 11:00 AM (PST) Monday - Thursday will be shipped out the same day unless otherwise notified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOrders placed on Thursday after 11:00 AM (PST) or on Friday will be shipped out by Monday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOvipost Live Feed Crickets Pinheads\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Banded Crickets (Gryllodes sigillatus) are excellent live feeder insects for bearded dragons, chameleons, lizards, iguanas, frogs, tarantulas, and more. They also make great treats for backyard chickens and tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanded crickets are known for their long lifespan, active nature, and ability to survive in tough conditions. For tips on how to keep your crickets alive and happy, please check out our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-store-crickets-for-reptiles\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cricket Care Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Cricket Care Sheet\"\u003ecricket care sheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Insects and Temperature:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme weather conditions are the #1 cause of shipments dying in transit. Temperatures below 20F and above 95F can be deadly, even with our carefully developed shipping standards. Please take a look at the temperature forecasts for your shipping destination for the delivery date range before placing an order. If temperatures at the shipping destination are out of this range, there is a significant chance your order will be DOA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease keep in mind that our insects are a natural product. Some amount of variation is normal and expected. 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They also make great treats for backyard chickens and tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanded crickets are known for their long lifespan, active nature, and ability to survive in tough conditions. For tips on how to keep your crickets alive and happy, please check out our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-store-crickets-for-reptiles\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cricket Care Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Cricket Care Sheet\"\u003ecricket care sheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Insects and Temperature:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme weather conditions are the #1 cause of shipments dying in transit. Temperatures below 20F and above 95F can be deadly, even with our carefully developed shipping standards. Please take a look at the temperature forecasts for your shipping destination for the delivery date range before placing an order. If temperatures at the shipping destination are out of this range, there is a significant chance your order will be DOA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease keep in mind that our insects are a natural product. Some amount of variation is normal and expected. 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They also make great treats for backyard chickens and tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanded crickets are known for their long lifespan, active nature, and ability to survive in tough conditions. For tips on how to keep your crickets alive and happy, please check out our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-store-crickets-for-reptiles\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cricket Care Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Cricket Care Sheet\"\u003ecricket care sheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Insects and Temperature:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme weather conditions are the #1 cause of shipments dying in transit. Temperatures below 20F and above 95F can be deadly, even with our carefully developed shipping standards. Please take a look at the temperature forecasts for your shipping destination for the delivery date range before placing an order. If temperatures at the shipping destination are out of this range, there is a significant chance your order will be DOA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease keep in mind that our insects are a natural product. Some amount of variation is normal and expected. All sizes are sold as an average and there will always be some that are larger or smaller than the average in an order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HardyPaw","offers":[{"title":"250 Count","offer_id":52851106349354,"sku":"OVI3250","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 Count","offer_id":52851106382122,"sku":"OVI3500","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/1486\/9034\/files\/ovipost-banded-adult-live-feed-crickets-reptile-food-small-1-4-382.jpg?v=1791224365"},{"product_id":"ovipost-banded-adult-live-feed-crickets-reptile-food-large-3-4","title":"Ovipost Banded Adult Live Feed Crickets Reptile Food, Large, 3\/4\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Shipping Details**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOrders placed before 11:00 AM (PST) Monday - Thursday will be shipped out the same day unless otherwise notified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOrders placed on Thursday after 11:00 AM (PST) or on Friday will be shipped out by Monday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOvipost Live Feed Crickets Large\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Banded Crickets (Gryllodes sigillatus) are excellent live feeder insects for bearded dragons, chameleons, lizards, iguanas, frogs, tarantulas, and more. They also make great treats for backyard chickens and tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanded crickets are known for their long lifespan, active nature, and ability to survive in tough conditions. For tips on how to keep your crickets alive and happy, please check out our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-store-crickets-for-reptiles\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cricket Care Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Cricket Care Sheet\"\u003ecricket care sheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Insects and Temperature:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme weather conditions are the #1 cause of shipments dying in transit. Temperatures below 20F and above 95F can be deadly, even with our carefully developed shipping standards. Please take a look at the temperature forecasts for your shipping destination for the delivery date range before placing an order. If temperatures at the shipping destination are out of this range, there is a significant chance your order will be DOA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease keep in mind that our insects are a natural product. Some amount of variation is normal and expected. All sizes are sold as an average and there will always be some that are larger or smaller than the average in an order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HardyPaw","offers":[{"title":"250 Count","offer_id":52851106578730,"sku":"OVI5250","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 Count","offer_id":52851106611498,"sku":"OVI5500","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/1486\/9034\/files\/ovipost-banded-adult-live-feed-crickets-reptile-food-large-3-4-330.jpg?v=1791224368"},{"product_id":"ovipost-banded-adult-live-feed-crickets-reptile-food-medium-1-2","title":"Ovipost Banded Adult Live Feed Crickets Reptile Food, Medium, 1\/2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Shipping Details**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOrders placed before 11:00 AM (PST) Monday - Thursday will be shipped out the same day unless otherwise notified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOrders placed on Thursday after 11:00 AM (PST) or on Friday will be shipped out by Monday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOvipost Live Feed Crickets Medium\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Banded Crickets (Gryllodes sigillatus) are excellent live feeder insects for bearded dragons, chameleons, lizards, iguanas, frogs, tarantulas, and more. They also make great treats for backyard chickens and tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanded crickets are known for their long lifespan, active nature, and ability to survive in tough conditions. For tips on how to keep your crickets alive and happy, please check out our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-store-crickets-for-reptiles\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cricket Care Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Cricket Care Sheet\"\u003ecricket care sheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Insects and Temperature:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme weather conditions are the #1 cause of shipments dying in transit. Temperatures below 20F and above 95F can be deadly, even with our carefully developed shipping standards. Please take a look at the temperature forecasts for your shipping destination for the delivery date range before placing an order. 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They help break down waste and uneaten food, maintaining a cleaner, healthier environment for your pet's enclosure. 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