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CivicChick
at Thu Mar 22 18:43:55 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by CivicChick ]
Here is something about crickets: http://civicchick.fortunecity.com/crickets.html
I keep mine in a 10 gallon aquarium with a screen top for ventilation. Our apt. has a balcony, so I keep them out there. In the winter I have to keep them inside, and I put them in the closet.
I feel like if you give them a good life, they'll live a lot longer. They need substrate (mine is mostly just dirt), and I have some places for them to hide (one of those half-log things you find in pet stores, and some egg crate or an empty toilet paper roll). Sometimes I also put non-toxic plants in there for them to munch on.
As far as food/water, they do drown easily, so I like to use the Flukers gel stuff (plus it gives them calcium and vitamins that will get passed on to your pets), or you can use a sponge. I also put in food for them to eat - they love watery fruits (cut in half grapes, strawberries, etc.), and things like oats or Cheerios.
I buy 2 dozen crickets and they last about two weeks. It also helps to find a really good petstore. When you buy them, don't be afraid to ask how they keep their crickets. I found a local pet store that keeps them in a HUGE trashcan, but it's well-ventilated, they have egg crates in there to hide, and they give them Flukers along with fresh fruits. When I buy from there, the crickets are healthy, fat, and last MUCH longer than other pet stores!!!
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RE: Storing Crickets - CivicChick, Thu Mar 22 18:43:55 2007