Black Crickets Pre-Pack Med/Small | Reptile Livefood UK

Black crickets are a staple livefood for reptile and amphibian keepers, and this med/small pre-pack is sized specifically for juvenile and smaller animals. Gut-loaded before packing and dispatched direct from the breeder, these arrive in reliable condition and ready to feed.

Why Black Crickets?

Black crickets are nutritious, straightforward for animals to catch, and easy to digest — making them well suited to regular, daily feeding. At med/small sizing, they're appropriate for juvenile dragons, juvenile geckos, juvenile chameleons, frogs, mantids, and spiders. They're also a practical choice for smaller insectivorous invertebrates.

Packaging

Crickets arrive in a ventilated plastic tub with egg-box cardboard included. Perforated sides allow airflow while keeping insects contained, and the egg-box gives them surface area to spread out, reducing the risk of trampling or overcrowding. In warmer months the outer box may carry additional ventilation perforations; in colder months a heat pack may be included to maintain a safe transit temperature.

Keeping Your Livefood

Store med/small black crickets at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and draughts. Continue gut-loading them right up until use — offer fresh leafy greens, carrot, squash, or sweet potato for hydration and nutrition. Remove any uneaten food daily to prevent mould. Well-maintained crickets deliver significantly better nutritional value to your animals than neglected ones.

Animal Suitability

• Juvenile bearded dragons
• Juvenile geckos
• Juvenile chameleons
• Frogs and other amphibians
• Mantids
• Spiders and tarantulas

Freshness and Dispatch

Livefood is dispatched five days a week via fast courier, packed on the day of dispatch and sent straight from the breeder. If your order arrives in unsatisfactory condition — whether a quality or sizing issue — contact the Viperia team and it will be resolved.

Consistent, quality livefood is the foundation of good reptile husbandry. These black crickets are farm-bred, ethically produced, and arrive gut-loaded so your animals get genuine nutritional benefit from the first feeding.