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Description:
Banded Crickets
The Hardier, More Active Feeder Choice
SpeciesGryllodes sigillatus
Life StageNymph to Adult
BehaviorHigh Activity
Banded Crickets are widely considered the best cricket species for reptile keepers. They are more resistant to viruses, live longer than domestic brown crickets, and have a softer chitin shell, making them much easier for your pets to digest.
Crickets Nutrition Facts
Calcium: Phosphorus ratio
1:9
Calcium
275mg/kg
Phosphorus
2520mg/kg
Moisture
77%
Crude Protein
15%
Crude Fat
3%
Crude Fiber
2%
Ash
1%
💪 Superior Survival
Banded crickets are exceptionally hardy. They handle shipping better and have a significantly lower "die-off" rate than standard crickets.
🏃 Stimulates Hunting
Their high activity level triggers the natural predatory instinct in reptiles like Chameleons and Bearded Dragons.
🦎 Easier Digestion
With a higher meat-to-shell ratio and a thinner exoskeleton, they provide more nutrients with less risk of impaction.
🧼 Less Odor
Keepers often note that Banded Crickets produce less waste odor compared to Acheta domesticus (common brown crickets).
A Better Way to Feed
By choosing Banded Crickets, you are providing a more active, nutritious, and digestible meal that stays alive longer in your care.
*Note: Due to their speed, bowl-feeding or supervised feeding is recommended.*
