Steppe Crickets Box (35pcs)
Steppe Crickets are suitable for a wide range of reptiles and other animals, including:
Reptiles: Bearded dragons, water dragons, chameleons, leopard geckos
Amphibians, snakes, turtles, birds, fish that eat live food
Ease of feeding: Slow moving, do not jump far, ideal for reptiles that do not hunt quickly.
Good nutritional value: balanced protein and fat.
Raising & Care:
Raising temperature: approximately 25–30 °C for good growth and reproduction
Material/substrate system: sand, paper towels or substrate for hiding places.
Food: Omnivore — they feed on dry food (e.g. bran, oats, dry cat/dog food) combined with vegetables or fruit as a moisture supplement
Reproduction requires: special boxes with a moist substrate (e.g. soil, peat, cotton) to lay eggs — it is important that it is moist but not too much, so that moisture is not lost
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Origin: West Indies, Mexico, Texas, Florida, but now widely bred
Size: Females grow to about 3.5 cm long, males slightly smaller
Behavioral characteristics:
They do not jump often, move slowly, and do not fly easily — easy to handle.
They produce a much softer chirp than common crickets
Nutritional Value: Protein: about 17%, Fat: about 6%, Ash: about 1%
This makes them a balanced choice for reptiles, although as with all insects, calcium supplementation is still necessary.
Conclusion:
Steppe Crickets are an excellent choice for live reptile food: they combine good nutritional value, calm behavior and ease of breeding. Ideal as a daily staple or as a versatile ingredient in a varied diet.
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