Exotic Nutrition Dried Crickets Reptile Food, 2.2 lb, high protein

Offer these dried crickets reptile food to insect-eating pets as a treat two to three times a week. The 2.2 lb bag holds dehydrated crickets (Gryllidae) with 50% protein, and the resealable bag keeps the contents closed between feedings. The manufacturer advises that treats stay under 10% of the main diet.

A 2.2 lb bag of sun-dried crickets with 50% protein

The bag holds 2.2 lb (998 g) of crickets, and the analysis panel lists crude protein at 50.10% minimum, crude fat at 4.8% minimum and crude fiber at 2.8% maximum. The insects are farm-raised and sun-dried, then hand-selected and inspected for imperfections before packing.

• The only ingredient listed is dehydrated crickets (Gryllidae), with no added colours, flavours or preservatives.
• The crickets are gut-loaded with vitamins, minerals and nutrients before drying.
• The resealable bag closes again after each feeding, and the manufacturer gives the product a shelf life of 1+ year.
• The manufacturer lists the treats for reptile, amphibian, insectivore, fish, hedgehog, wild bird and chicken feeding.

Which pets do these crickets suit?

Read the ingredient panel against your animal before buying. The manufacturer lists the crickets for reptile and amphibian pets, and among the recommended uses are reptile feed, amphibian feed, insectivore feed, fish feed, hedgehog feed, wild bird feed and chicken feed.

These crickets belong beside a main diet rather than in place of one: the manufacturer states that a regular, balanced diet still does the main feeding, and the crickets fill less than 10% of it. The package is also marked not for human consumption, so keep it away from people and out of reach of animals it is not intended for.

Questions about feeding and storage

How often can I feed the crickets?

The manufacturer's direction is to feed them as a treat two to three times per week.

What share of the diet should the treats be?

Treats should make up less than 10% of the main diet, according to the manufacturer.

What if my pet is not eating its regular food?

The direction is to withhold treats until stable eating habits resume.

How long can the bag be kept?

The manufacturer gives the product a shelf life of 1+ year, and the bag reseals after opening.

What protein level do the crickets have?

The analysis panel lists crude protein at 50.10% minimum, and the manufacturer describes the product as containing 50% protein.

How to feed and store the crickets

The manufacturer's directions are to offer the crickets as a treat two to three times per week, keeping them below 10% of the main diet. If your pet has stopped eating its regular diet, withhold the treats until stable eating habits resume. The bag reseals after each use, and the manufacturer gives the product a shelf life of 1+ year.