{"product_id":"silent-crickets-pre-pack-standard","title":"Silent Crickets Pre-Pack Standard | Viperia Live Food","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilent brown crickets are one of the most widely used livefoods in reptile and amphibian keeping, and for good reason. Easy to handle, nutritious, and straightforward to digest, they suit a broad range of species and feeding schedules. This standard pre-pack is gut-loaded before dispatch, arriving ready to feed straight to your animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Silent Crickets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike common house crickets, silent brown crickets produce minimal noise — a significant advantage for keepers housing vivaria indoors. Their standard size makes them well suited to juvenile reptiles, adult geckos, smaller amphibians, and insectivorous invertebrates such as tarantulas and praying mantis. At Viperia we use this size routinely with adult geckos and younger large-bodied reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearded Dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeopard Geckos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrested Geckos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacman Frogs and Bullfrogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxolotls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging and Transit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pre-pack arrives in a ventilated plastic tub with egg-box cardboard inside. The cardboard increases available surface area, reducing overcrowding and minimising losses during transit. Small air holes along the tub sides maintain airflow without allowing escapes. During warmer months the outer box may carry additional perforations for ventilation; in colder months a heat pack may be included to protect the insects during delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping Your Crickets in Top Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo preserve nutritional quality between deliveries, keep the tub at room temperature away from direct sunlight and draughts. Continue gut-loading right up until feeding — offer leafy greens, carrot, squash, or sweet potato for hydration and nutrients, and remove any uneaten food daily to prevent mould. Well-maintained crickets deliver significantly better nutrition to your reptile than those kept without care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFarm-Bred and Pre-Fed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBred in controlled, ethical farming conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut-loaded before packing to maximise nutritional value on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched directly from the breeder for freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped five days a week via fast courier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReliable livefood is a foundation of good reptile husbandry. These silent crickets are a consistent, no-fuss staple that keepers across the UK return to week after week.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146994405713,"sku":"A507","price":2.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/A507_1.jpg?v=1782721541","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/silent-crickets-pre-pack-standard","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}