Silent Brown Crickets

Live Silent Brown Crickets Buying Guide

At Northampton Reptile Centre, we know only the most nutritious, high-quality brown crickets will do for your reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. That’s why we’ve tested multiple suppliers to bring you the most active, healthy cricket species available.

Our silent brown crickets are an excellent choice for bearded dragons, geckos, frogs, and many species of exotic pets. With high nutrient content, low fat, and ideal for gut loading, they’re perfect as a staple diet or part of a varied feeding routine.

Sourced from ethically bred farms, raised on a natural diet, and pre-fed before dispatch, these crickets arrive in peak condition - ready to go straight into your enclosure. Add them to your cart, set up a subscription, and get reliable livefood delivery direct to your door.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How can I keep brown crickets alive?

Keep them in a well-ventilated tub with egg cartons or in the packaging it arrives in for ample climbing space. Provide a slice of potato or vegetables for water and food, and remove old food regularly to keep the colony healthy and reduce odour.

Why are brown crickets the perfect treat for exotic pets?  

Brown crickets are a nutritious, low-fat source of protein, rich in calcium when gut-loaded. They’re a suitable live food for bearded dragons, frogs, geckos, and many species of reptiles and amphibians, ideal as part of a varied diet. 

What are the ideal conditions to store live crickets?

Store in a ventilated plastic tub at room temperature. Keep them dry, provide fresh vegetables or potato peels for hydration, and avoid overcrowding by choosing the right quantity and size for your needs.

What other live food insects does Reptile Centre stock?

Besides silent brown crickets, Northampton Reptile Centre sells a range of live food in various sizes and bulk bags. This includes mealworms, locusts, black crickets, cockroaches, grubs, waxworms and flies.