Anyone know a good place to buy crickets for a bearded dragon juvie??

[sonew123]

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I have always fed my reptiles bugs from outside. But only if you are sure that no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers have been used. I also do not use them as a staple, only as a treat. Canned insects are also ok for a treat, but again, I would not use them as a staple, they have been cooked by canning. Same with freeze dried, they do not have the same nutritional value as live. I do however like to keep a can around in case of an emergency and I run out of insects. It is not as much of a problem for me now that my dragon is full grown. But young and juvie dragons need to eat a lot. Also not all dragons will eat dead insects. I would also stay away from mealworms, they are not very nutritious and can cause impaction.

Oh and I cant be sure of the chemicals as I know DH uses them in some parts of our property:-(

 

[Thomas423]

It's been awhile since I had my dragons but getting the crickets were a pain even though I had 4 or 5 stores within 1/2 hours range.
If I remember right, crickets life span was 6 weeks and the dragon shouldn't eat any bigger than its own head. So stocking up wasn't an option.
Have you considered raising them yourself? 24.95 seems like alot of money if the crickets grow faster than the dragon eats them.

Also, on a side note: I added timers to my day and night lights to make them come on and off on schedule.

 

[Deanner03]

There were some in the Free Trader, I think....off to look!

 

[sonew123]

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sweet Deanners!!!

 

[sonew123]

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I know its a pain and probably more than what it should cost but this place was 8-10 cheaper for the same ones! So its all good in our circumstances right now growing them is an option I just have to research some on it-Id do it in a heartbeat for DD because at this rate she'll have no $ for anything but this dragon-that was the deal your pet-your expenses!!