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[jak2108]

I have read that it is good to feed the crickets and locusts before feeding my beardy. I have put dry dog biscuits and some carrot peelings in the crickets box. Is this ok?

If my beardy doesnt eat all the crickets i put in the viv should i take them out or will it be ok to leave them in the viv? I have put some carrot pieces in the viv for the crickets.

How long will the crickets live for? Do they change into a beetle or something?

Thanks

[mark_w]

Yes, it is a good idea to offer the crickets both dry food (I use non-fish varieties of GoCat) and fresh food like slices of carrot or a small amount of any other fruit or veg.

The crickets will stay as crickets, and if they are already adults, will prob not live for more than a week or two. If you put a dish of fresh greens in with your beardies every other day, any escaped crickets can eat this, but it is best to remove uneaten crickets.

Hope this helps,
Mark.

[Nelson]

There are lots of things you can put in to gut load them. Alhough Ive never used dog biscuits myself i have heard of others using them.

for my own I feed a "bug-grub" type food as its designed for them, and on top of that various salad items.

I never use crickets anymore (the escapee aspect) but they do live a good few weeks. And they stay as crickets throughout their lives.

[Schnuekje]

Hi,

I have a plastic box with ventilation holes for my crickets. The box is approx. 30x20x20cm and I keep it on my vivarium, as crickets need a certain temperature as well.

I feed them with all sorts of vegetables, food flakes (for Fish) and shredded lineseed. Furthermore I give them a slice of cucumber every day because they need a lot of liquid, otherwise they will die soon.

When I keep them like that, they live for weeks (until my beardie gets them)

Greetz
Schnuekje