Buying Crickets in Winter - Will They Survive?

[JasonSinger]

Hi Everyone:

So it just struck me that the closest pet store to buy crix at is about a 45 minute bus ride. Here in Halifax, it is not uncommon for the temps to get to around -10C or even colder. Can the crix survive for 45 minute bus ride home in that weather (lets say a 15 minute wait in the cold)?

Thanks.

Jason

 

[JasonSinger]

anyone have ideas?

 

[tdotcham]

you could always use a warm pack that is covered with a towel. I'm sure the crickets would all cling on to that

 

[Silkyslim]

Or you could pack a cooler with the pad inside to trap more heat and just keep the crickets in a there. Any chance of getting some shipped to your house? I just got a really good deal online

 

[JasonSinger]

Thanks for the ideas - I could get them shipped, but I only need probably 100 a week max, so buying that many would probably turn wasteful/take up too much space in my tiny apartment

 

[Hampton]

i must say i am no expert on keeping crickets in the cold, however i couldnt help but comment on your dedication. i dont think i would ever own cricket eating critters if they were a 45 minute bus ride away. Good luck with your journey.

 

[JasonSinger]

Haha the 45 minutes is only on a good day - it is actually quite a funny story as to how this chameleon came about. I had previously owned 5 chameleons (2 Comoros Island dwarfs, 2 panthers, and a veiled) about 6 years ago. I moved away for university and got rid of them all because I did not think I could devote enough time to taking care of them. Recently I was considering purchasing a panther, and my landlord would not allow it, however things did not work out with my roommates so I moved in with my girlfriend who lives in a building where pets are allowed. I basically ordered him the night I moved in but never realized the pet stores were so far away - on well ... it wouldnt have changed anything but it would be nice if there were some closer lol

 

[Hampton]

well it sounds like you have one very lucky cham! have you looked at maybe ordering them online you might have to buy bulk sizes but if you have a place to keep them i would give it a shot. LLL Reptile is probably where i would start but be sure to compare prices with some of the forum sponsors if you decide to go the online route.

 

[pssh]

I've left mine out in 35 degree weather all night. Most survived, but any colder than that and the deaths increase considerably. They need a few hours to warm up after though.

 

[carol5208]

holy cow, I would never have thought they could survive in temps that low.