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Crickets for bearded dragons
Match the cricket to your dragon: medium crickets for juveniles, adult crickets for adult bearded dragons.
What size crickets for a bearded dragon?
For juvenile bearded dragons, medium crickets (about 1/2 in) are our most requested size. Adult bearded dragons do well with adult crickets (about 3/4 to 1 in). The simple rule for any animal: no cricket longer than the space between your dragon's eyes.
What your crickets eat is what your dragon eats, so feed your crickets well before feeding time (gut-loading): greens, carrot, oats or cricket food. Dusting with calcium before feeding is common for reptiles; we sell calcium + D3 powder and gut-load food.
Feeding tips
- Choose a size no longer than the gap between your dragon's eyes
- Gut-load crickets before feeding
- Remove uneaten crickets after 15 minutes
- Keep crickets at 75–85°F, with egg carton and water crystals
Sizes for bearded dragons
| Size | Age | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | ~3–4 wk | ~1/2 in | Most requested size: juvenile bearded dragons, leopard geckos |
| Large | ~5–6 wk | ~3/4 in | Adult leopard geckos, young chameleons |
| Adult | 6–7+ wk | ~3/4–1 in | Adult bearded dragons, monitors, tarantulas |
The eye-gap rule: never feed a cricket longer than the space between your animal's eyes. Too-large feeders can cause choking and impaction. Remove uneaten crickets after 15 minutes so they don't bite a sleeping pet.
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Frequently asked questions
What size crickets for a juvenile bearded dragon?
Medium crickets, about 1/2 inch, are our most requested size for juvenile bearded dragons. Always keep them no longer than the space between your dragon's eyes.
What size crickets for an adult bearded dragon?
Adult crickets, about 3/4 to 1 inch, suit adult bearded dragons.
Are house crickets good for bearded dragons?
Yes. House crickets are the classic bearded dragon feeder: active enough to trigger hunting, and easy to gut-load and dust with calcium.
When do live crickets ship?
Orders ship Monday through Wednesday, weather permitting, in ventilated boxes with egg crate, food and moisture for the trip. Tracking is sent by text or email the day your order leaves.
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