Care Sheet for CricketsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 3.78 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 03/15/2005 |
Main Category: | Misc |
Sub Category: | Crickets |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Go Speedracers |
Years Experience: | 5 to 10 Years |
Species: | Crickets |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | Just Crickets. |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Males make that annoying chirping sound, usually to attract females. Females have a long, black ovipositor sticking out of their abdomens between the two cerci on each side. Usually the crickets will brownish to dark brown, or sometimes black. |
Mostly Active During: | Both |
Substrate and Water Needs: | They have some special water jelly available in pet stores now, so the crickets cannot drown. They are very poor swimmers (trust me). You can use some moist dirt, not potting soil, I think it has some chemicals that can be hazardous to the crickets. The dirt should be at about 2 inches deep, for laying eggs, in the egg-laying box |
Lighting and UVB: | Use any heat source to provide some warmth and light to your crickets. |
Temperatures and Humidity: | The temps should be kept at about 70 to 77 for adults, and 77 to 80 for hatchlings. The humidity should be kept low. |
Heating and Equipment: | If it is really cold in your house (6o degrees Fahrenheit or so), you may need to provide an extra heat source if the light fails. An undertank heater will work very well. Use an egg carton to hide the crickets. You can use any other decor if you want. Use a small Tupperware container for a egg-laying box. Move the hatchlings as they will be eaten if kept with the adults. |
Caging Provided: | A 3 to 10 gallon tank is good for larger numbers. |
Diet: | Omnivorous |
Description of Diet: | They will eat flake fish food, leftover veggies, oatmeal, or even dry cereal. Some stores have specialty diets for crickets. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | As long as you have a good source of vitamins and minerals, and protein. |
Maintenance: | Clean out the tanks every month or so. Change the food every other day. |
Some Words on this Species: | I don’t think I have anything helpful to say now. Hope you have luck with your crickets and herps! |
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