Feeder keeping guide. These instructions concern the identified insects. They do not constitute a complete chameleon diet or a supplement schedule.

First, identify the cricket

House crickets (Acheta domesticus) and banded crickets (Gryllodes sigillatus) are different species. Record the supplier’s identification on the container; a generic “large cricket” label does not establish species.

Source: Fluker’s house cricket guide.

Source: Josh’s Frogs stock identification.

A practical holding routine

  1. Prepare a smooth-sided container with a secure, ventilated lid and clean egg flats before opening the shipment.
  2. Provide dry cricket food and a shallow, insect-safe hydration source. Avoid an open water bowl that traps small insects.
  3. Inspect food, moisture and mortality daily. Remove dead insects and spoiled produce; change soiled cardboard.
  4. Keep the batch out of direct sun and away from uncontrolled heat. Do not refrigerate it.

Fluker’s distinguishes cooler short-term holding from warmer long-term maintenance. Use the supplier’s guidance for the species and batch, and measure the container rather than guessing from the room.

Source: Fluker’s holding and sanitation guidance.

A batch record you can actually use

Label each batch with arrival date, supplier, species, size, approximate count and its food. Record losses with a date, container reading and observation. “Found several dead” is an observation; “humidity killed them” needs evidence.

This is an ECC recordkeeping workflow. It does not establish a nutritional formulation or replace an animal-specific feeding plan.

Want to produce crickets? Open the separate breeding guide →

Planning a larger holding container

Jason’s 27-gallon tote concept separates food dishes, hydration, removable hides and high side ventilation. Capacity depends on the cricket size, count, ventilation and observed conditions; the gallon label alone does not validate a 1,000-cricket load.

Work through the tote prototype → · Plan a weather reserve →

Sources for this page

Created 26 September 2026. Reviewed 26 September 2026, America/New_York. Source publication dates are preserved separately above. This educational page has not received a completed veterinary review. Research-in-progress sections retain their stated limitations.