Micro Silent Brown Crickets 1-3mm - 500 Pack

Micro silent brown crickets are one of the most widely used feeder insects in reptile and amphibian keeping. At this size, they're suited to the smallest vivarium inhabitants — from hatchling reptiles and baby amphibians to spider slings, mantis nymphs, and juvenile invertebrates. Dispatched directly from the breeder and gut-loaded before packing, these arrive ready to feed.

Why Keepers Use Them

• Gut-loaded before dispatch for maximum nutritional value on arrival
• Farm-bred under controlled, ethical conditions
• Easy for small animals to catch, handle, and digest
• Micro size suits the smallest reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates in your collection

Packaging

Crickets arrive in a ventilated plastic tub with egg-box cardboard inside. The cardboard increases surface area, giving the insects room to spread out and reducing the risk of trampling or stress. Side air holes keep airflow consistent while containing the crickets securely. During warmer months, the outer box may carry additional perforations; in colder months, a heat pack may be included to protect the crickets during transit.

Suitable For

Micro crickets are particularly well matched to animals that cannot yet take larger prey items. Recommended for:

• Baby frogs and toads
• Baby axolotls
• Spider and tarantula slings
• Small mantis nymphs
• Hatchling and juvenile reptiles

Keeping Them in Good Condition

To maintain nutritional quality between delivery and feeding, keep the crickets at room temperature away from direct sunlight and draughts. Offer fresh leafy greens, carrot, squash, or sweet potato at regular intervals — these provide both hydration and key nutrients. Remove uneaten food daily to prevent mould and keep the tub clean. Providing egg-box or similar structure reduces overcrowding and keeps the crickets active.

Gut-Loading and Supplementation

Crickets fed well right up to the point of use deliver significantly more nutrition to your animal than starved feeder insects. Continue offering quality greens or a dedicated gut-loading diet after delivery. For most reptile and amphibian keepers, dusting with a calcium or multivitamin supplement at feeding time is also recommended to round out the nutritional profile.

Micro silent brown crickets are a straightforward, reliable feeder for the smallest animals in your care. Ordered fresh, packed with care, and sized appropriately — they take one variable out of the equation when you're raising young or small exotic species.