{"product_id":"silent-crickets-med-small-bag-of-1000","title":"Silent Crickets Med\/Small | Bag of 1000 | Bulk Livefood","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilent crickets at medium\/small size are a staple feeder insect for keepers of juvenile reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. This bag of 1000 is suited to those feeding multiple animals or a single animal regularly, offering a consistent, nutritious food source dispatched directly from the breeder and gut-loaded before packing to maximise nutritional value on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Silent Crickets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent brown crickets are easy for animals to catch, straightforward to digest, and highly nutritious — making them a reliable choice for daily feeding routines. The medium\/small size is appropriate for juvenile bearded dragons, juvenile geckos, juvenile chameleons, most frog species, mantids, spiders, and tarantulas. Their manageable size reduces feeding stress and the risk of prey items overwhelming younger or smaller animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging and Transit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrickets are packed in a ventilated plastic tub with egg-box cardboard inserts, which increases surface area and reduces overcrowding and trampling during transit. Small air holes along the tub sides maintain airflow while keeping the insects securely contained. In warmer months the outer carton may carry additional perforations to assist cooling; in colder months a heat pack may be included to maintain a safe temperature during delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping Your Crickets in Good Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and draughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide appropriate housing with sufficient hiding spots to prevent overcrowding stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut-load continuously with fresh leafy greens, carrot, squash, or sweet potato — this sustains hydration and nutrient density right up to feeding time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist gut-loading diets can be used to further enhance nutritional value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten food daily to prevent mould and maintain a clean environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile bearded dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile geckos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile chameleons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrogs and other amphibians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMantids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiders and tarantulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller insectivorous fish and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell-maintained, well-fed crickets deliver significantly better nutrition than stressed or underfed feeder insects. Keeping this batch in good condition between deliveries is straightforward and directly benefits your animal's health and digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146998698321,"sku":"A527","price":10.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/A527_1.jpg?v=1782721566","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/silent-crickets-med-small-bag-of-1000","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}