what size cricket?

[zmb187]

I am looking to get a 4 month old cham,so what size crickets should I get?

 

[Julirs]

1/2" crickets will work-I feed 1/2' to everyone I have since they do not chirp.

 

[zmb187]

how many is he gonna eat?just want to know how many to order

 

[Julirs]

For even one cham it would be cheaper to order 500-1000 crickets than buying them in a Petstore. A 4 month old could easily eat 7-15 1/2" a day.

 

[zmb187]

is a critter keeper 14.5" x 8.75" x 9.75" big enough for 1000 1/2" crickets?

 

[Julirs]

Nope-you want something along the lines of a 50 quart tote. I use those and cut a hole in the lid and screen it.

 

[zmb187]

im looking at them on lllreptile,is this one the right size 18 x 11.5 x 7" thats the biggest they have

 

[Julirs]

I wouldn't use a critter keeper-crickets like it dark and they can escape out of the critter keeper top unless they are full grown. A tote at Walmart will run you $5.00.

 

[zmb187]

oh awesome will get one then!just wodering how much you pay for screen,cause I found a good deal on a roll of 24" x 84" aluminum screen for $6.69,just thought I'let you know since I see it can get quite expensive!