just need to know a few things, how cold can they get with out dying cos they will be in me garage with gets to about 1c sometimes,would i have to heat the mesh cage with a light or someting? i hear they like cardbord egg boxes, should they be lying down or upright or what? and is the Gut Load Cricket Drink w/calcium worth it cos i dont want to drown them in a water dish. thanks
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graffitiraptor
Feb 05, 2004 04:07 PM
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roachey56
Feb 05, 2004 04:20 PM
coldest they can be is around 45 degrees and with that you are pushing it. at around 65 degrees they grow slowly. i suggest no lower than 60 and no higher than 80
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jgjulander
Feb 06, 2004 12:59 PM
They will probably die with that cold. You could try supplemental heat in the form of a heat pad or light.
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LdyPayne
Feb 06, 2004 02:07 PM
You have a mesh cage? I suggest putting them into a large rubbermaid container. Cut a hole or two in the lid and cover with aluminum screen. Then you can put a spotlight over the screen to keep the crickets warm. At 1 C it would kill the entire colony, however, if the temps only drop that low for a short period, it could put the crickets in a hybernation like state..but I wouldn't count on it. Its better to keep them at regular room temperature or between 65-75 F
