Silent Crickets Small – Tub of 500 | Live Reptile Food

Silent crickets in small size are a staple livefood for reptile and amphibian keepers across the UK. This tub of 500 farm-bred silent brown crickets (Gryllus assimilis) is gut-loaded before packing, so your animals are getting genuine nutritional value from the moment they feed. Easy to handle, easy to digest, and reliably active — these are a go-to feeder insect for daily use.

Who These Are For

Small silent crickets are sized for juvenile and small animals that cannot yet take standard or large feeders. They are well suited to the following:

• Baby bearded dragons
• Baby leopard geckos and crested geckos
• Baby chameleons
• Tree frogs and baby tree frogs in particular
• Small spiders including tarantulas
• Praying mantis and other insectivorous invertebrates
• Small fish

Gut-Loading and Nutrition

These crickets are dispatched directly from the breeder and are pre-fed before packing to maximise their nutritional value on arrival. To keep that nutritional quality high while you work through the tub, continue feeding them fresh leafy greens, carrot, squash, or sweet potato — these provide both hydration and key nutrients. Remove any uneaten food daily to prevent mould build-up and keep the colony in good condition.

Packaging

The tub is a ventilated plastic container with small air holes along the sides for airflow, keeping the crickets contained without compromising ventilation. Inside, a section of egg-box cardboard provides additional surface area, letting the crickets spread out and reducing the risk of overcrowding or trampling. During warmer months the outer shipping box may carry extra perforations for cooling; in colder months a heat pack may be included to maintain a safe transit temperature.

Keeping Your Crickets

Store the tub at room temperature away from direct sunlight and cold draughts. Top up with fresh food at regular intervals to keep the crickets active and in good condition. Provide adequate space and hiding spots to avoid overcrowding — well-maintained livefood delivers significantly better nutrition to your animals than crickets kept in poor conditions.

Freshness and Suitability

Silent crickets are quieter than standard brown or black crickets, making them considerably more practical for home keepers. This tub of 500 is suited to collections that go through livefood regularly, reducing the need for frequent reordering while keeping waste to a minimum. If there is any issue with condition or quality on arrival, contact the Viperia team and we will resolve it.

Reliable, nutritious, and correctly sized for small and juvenile animals — small silent crickets are one of the most practical everyday feeders available to UK reptile keepers.