What is a Timberline cricket?

Brown crickets are a popular feeder insect for birds, reptiles, amphibians, scorpions, tarantulas, and other pets. They are high in protein and require only a moderate amount of upkeep. Since they are nutritious and sold in 10 sizes from Timberline they make an excellent staple food source for any size animal.

What kind of crickets are feeder crickets?

There are two species of feeder crickets: Acheta domesticus (Brown Cricket or Common House Cricket) and Gryllus bimaculatus (Black Cricket, Black Field Cricket, Mediterranean Cricket, Silent Cricket, or African Cricket).

Where do banded crickets come from?

Gryllodes sigillatus, the tropical house cricket, Indian house cricket or banded cricket, is a small cricket probably native to southwestern Asia, but has spread throughout tropical regions worldwide.

What temperature is too hot for crickets?

Avoid temperatures above 90° and below 70° F. The cricket container should never be exposed to direct sunlight or cold drafts. Keep the container dry, and provide plenty of ventilation.

What temp is too cold for crickets?

For example: (1) crickets generally do not sing at temperatures below 55 F or above 100 F, (2) some crickets do not chirp in discrete bursts, they utter a more continuous trill, (3) chirp rate is affected by other factors such as the cricket’s age, mating success, hunger, and with competition from nearby males.

What should I feed my feeder crickets?

What crickets eat.

• Fruits, such as apples, oranges, and bananas.
• Vegetables, including carrots, potatoes, squash, and leafy greens.
• Grains, such as alfalfa, wheat germ, and rice cereal.
• Other packaged pet foods, including fish flakes, dry cat food, dry dog food, and reptile food.

Are banded crickets better?

Compared to European house crickets, banded crickets have a longer lifespan. Banded crickets can easily live almost twice as long as other crickets! Banded Crickets are much more forgiving of improper care, and are tolerant of a wider range of temperature and humidity conditions compared to European House Crickets.

How big do banded crickets get?

The species we are now primarily shipping (Gryllodes sigillatus, aka “Banded Crickets”) are approximately 5 weeks old when they become adults, and are about 3/4″ in length.

Are banded crickets loud?

Banded Crickets have a quieter call Banded crickets have a much quieter call compared to other feeder crickets!

How long does a cricket live in the house?

90 days
The average life span of the cricket is 90 days. Crickets can typically be found inside warm places like kitchens or basements. The two most likely types of crickets to infest your home are the gray-brown house cricket and the darker colored field cricket.