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Practical, plain-English guides to buying, keeping and feeding live crickets, plus a few just-for-fun reads.

Breeding guide

Set up a home colony, from laying dish to pinheads.

Edible insects, cricket flour and safety notes.

Their role in ecosystems and why not to release them.

What to feed feeder crickets, timing, and foods to skip.

Starting-point portions by age for five common pets.

Pinhead to adult, and which size fits which pet.

Keeper setup, temperature, humidity, water gel and odor control.

Common causes of die-offs and how to fix each one.

An honest comparison of four popular feeder insects.

Molting, wings, and how and why male crickets chirp.

Parasite and pesticide risks, and why farm-raised is safer.

Looking for the quick version? Our care guide covers the basics in seven steps, and the size chart helps you pick a size.

Live house crickets, pinhead to adult. 1,000 for $45, then $20 per extra 1,000. Free shipping in Texas with a live arrival guarantee.