Crickets are a nutritious and versatile food source for many different types of pets. They are high in protein, low in fat, and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. Crickets are also easy to digest, making them a good choice for pets with sensitive stomachs.

What Pets Eat Crickets?

Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are insectivores, which means that they primarily eat insects. Crickets are a favorite food of hedgehogs, and they can be fed either live or dried crickets.

Here are some tips for feeding crickets to hedgehogs:

  • Choose crickets that are about the same size as your hedgehog's head.
  • Feed your hedgehog 2-3 crickets per day.
  • If you are feeding live crickets, make sure to remove any uneaten crickets from your hedgehog's cage after a few hours.
  • Dried crickets can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature.

Bearded Dragons

Bearded dragons are also insectivores, and they enjoy eating crickets. Crickets should make up about 70% of a bearded dragon's diet.

Here are some tips for feeding crickets to bearded dragons:

  • Choose crickets that are about the same size as your bearded dragon's head.
  • Feed your bearded dragon 5-10 crickets per day.
  • If you are feeding live crickets, make sure to remove any uneaten crickets from your bearded dragon's cage after a few hours.
  • Dried crickets can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature.

Leopard Geckos

Leopard geckos are also insectivores, and they love to eat crickets. Crickets should make up about 80% of a leopard gecko's diet.

Here are some tips for feeding crickets to leopard geckos:

  • Choose crickets that are about the same size as your leopard gecko's head.
  • Feed your leopard gecko 2-3 crickets per day.
  • If you are feeding live crickets, make sure to remove any uneaten crickets from your leopard gecko's cage after a few hours.
  • Dried crickets can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature.