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Steppe crickets (Gryllus assimilis)
The steppe cricket (Gryllus assimilis) is one of the most commonly fed feeder insects.
- the most frequently fed feeder animal
- larger feeder animal
- for reptiles and amphibians
- also for ornamental birds
- small
The steppe cricket is one of the most commonly fed feeder insects.
Their calm nature and impressive size make them a preferred meal for almost every insect-eating reptile and also for many soft-feeding birds. Steppe crickets originate from the subtropical climate zones of South America. Females can reach a total length of up to 35 mm, while the males are slightly smaller. The chocolate-brown colouring of the adult animals makes them clearly distinguishable from Mediterranean crickets, which are deep black. Steppe crickets are particularly noticeable to terrarium keepers due to the males' relatively quiet calling and low jumping ability.
In contrast to the Mediterranean cricket, the steppe cricket is not as productive. Raising these animals also takes a little longer than with Mediterranean crickets.
The animals can be shipped all year round. In summer, care must be taken to ensure that the animals are not exposed to excessive heat, as crickets generate considerable intrinsic heat when particularly active. If this is not
sufficiently dissipated, it can cause damage. On the other hand, this is an advantage in winter, as the intrinsic heat in combination with winter packaging enables them to withstand lower temperatures during shipping.
Since the crickets are offered in different sizes, they are not just suitable for large lizards. In fact, many owners of medium-sized lizards such as leopard geckos, collared iguanas, juvenile bearded dragons, etc., have recognised a significant benefit in steppe crickets. Medium-sized animals of this species are similar in size to, for example, adult house crickets or short-winged crickets. However, as they are not yet adult, they do not have wings. This means the often bothersome chirping of the males is eliminated.
Order by Sunday evening – delivery on Thursday
Orders received by Sunday evening will be shipped on Wednesday or Thursday by A-Post.
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We accept no responsibility for parcels delivered late or collected late.
In cold conditions, many insects enter a state of torpor—but the animals usually recover after a few hours. If it is very cold, we recommend ordering the heat pad as an addition; this offers some protection against losses during the winter months.
The live feeder animals in the shop are only available at this price on Wednesdays—the price per tub is otherwise Fr. 1.00 higher per tub, as we also feed and care for the feeder animals.
Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feeder animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.
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21 March 2025 10:53
Arrived alive and were well packed
My geckos thank you very much ;)
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