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Where's the best place to order wax worms & crickets from online? Also, what does it take to keep bulk wax worms & crickets alive for a while til they become food themselves? Not really interested in breeding colonies of either (have had dismal luck with crix in the past), just want to order some and have them last me a month or so before I have to order some more.
Thanks!
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>>Where's the best place to order wax worms & crickets from online? Also, what does it take to keep bulk wax worms & crickets alive for a while til they become food themselves? Not really interested in breeding colonies of either (have had dismal luck with crix in the past), just want to order some and have them last me a month or so before I have to order some more.
>>Thanks!
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>>"Klaatu...Verata...Nicht--cough, cough, cough!"

I order mine from Reptilefood.com and have had very good luck with them. They also have care info on their site so that may help you. If you don't want the mealies to grow you can put them in the crisper drawer of a frig. Take them out a day or two ahead and warm and gutload them. I just keep them out and have two breeding colonies that are going well. If you are buying larges you will want to frig them or they will morph before you feed them all.
Crix will likewise grow in a months time. I buy smaller than I need and let them grow to the size I can use. I tend to keep them on 1/2inch of peat or soiless potting mix (without chemical additives) and then keep it moist, not wet. This is helpful if you are getting smaller crix. Food, misting, greens/apple for water and they tend to do well. Avoid chilling or cooking them. Comfortable room temps.
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