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They were probably dermestids, which are great to have in your cricket bin, especially when you have dead crickets in there, as they bring the smell down by eating the dead crickets. Dont hate them just because they are a bug. Theyre safe for reptiles to eat too! -Dave SPF

Why not try some other feeders? Crickets are really more hassle than they're worth, which is not much as they are mostly shell. Give Hornworms or Silkworms a try, those don't move very fast and are much more nutritious for your reptile. I'd also recommend Dubia Nymphs as a good cricket...

So I'm itchin to head out to the woods and start clipping some new fresh mantis ooths. Has anyone seen any in their areas? Would you mind giving a new hunter some pointers in spotting them? Is there a mass population in the central to north GA area? Thanks guys! -Dave SPF

Are you referring to the way a butterworm may discolor the area around the mouth during eating? -Dave SPF

I would recommend you feed everything that is an appropriate size. Some examples of good small feeders are: Small Phoenix Worms Small Dubia Nymphs Lesser Waxworms House Crickets House Flies Regular sized Butterworms Small Silkworms Small Superworms Small Hornworms As you can...

If the silkworm eggs are not glued down, as the silkworm is hatching, it will roll over and squash or smother itself. Yes, the mother moth leaves a sticky substance behind to keep the eggs glued down until hatching. Hope this helps :-) -Dave SPF

This might be a topic best discussed in the Health forum. You can try stimulating his diet with attractive feeders like teal Hornworms, or very active feeders like dubia roaches or flies. Hornworms and Silkworms are known for breaking hunger strikes. Hope this helps :-) -Dave SPF

I'd recommend you buy the Bug Burger with the next time you buy some feeders. There are plenty of feeder companies out there that carry Repashy products in addition to feeders. Look into the company you currently deal with and see if they carry Repashy. Hope this helps :-) -Dave SPF

Banded crickets? I've never heard of them, are they similar to the House Cricket as far as temperament is concerned? Sorry to hijack, just struck my interest :-) How did your cham like chowing down on them? -Dave SPF

Definitely black crickets. Be careful leaving large numbers of those guys near your chameleons unattended, or any other animals for that matter, they have a hardcore pack mentality with defending themselves. Why bother feeding crickets anymore? Honestly the only time I recommend feeders to...

Be careful before feeding your cham new fruits and veggies. Always be educated about what you're feeding your cham, as many things can be poisonous. Like tomato or tobacco plants, both are poisonous to chams but you probably wouldn't know unless you read about it. Good luck with your little...

Awesome! Make sure you keep a damp sponge in there with them for water. Water crystals are dangerous for pinheads, as they tend to drown or get crushed by rolling water crystals. Wet a sponge in water and wring it out well, and put that in there with a mixture of dry gutload and fresh...

Crickets are actually a pretty poor feeder for what they are. That's why nutrient and calcium dusters became so popular over the years. Superworms are actually a really good staple, and if you add some variety to the diet of your feeders, your chams health will certainly benefit. Waxworms are...

Fresh Hornworms are in! We were sent the wrong amount of 25ct Small Pods this week, so we're having a special on 25ct Small Hornworm Pods (with just a small amount of food) for this coming shipping week. So all of you looking for a deal this week... Grab 4 Small Hornworm Pods for $40 (While...

Got an aquarium or water filled terrarium? Black Worms are 1 to 2 inches long, and live off of their own body weight while stored in the refrigerator. California Black Worms (Lumbriculus Variegatus) are native to the silt edges of clean streams around North America. They are similar to but...

Phoenix Worms (AKA Black Soldier Fly Larva) The larvae of Hermetia illucens, commonly known as the Black Soldier Fly, Phoenix Worms have been fed to many thousands of animals by breeders and hobbyists over the past ten years. Recommended by veterinarians, genuine Phoenix Worms are the...

Just an update, an SPF client who's a vet tech at a local exotic vet, got my some Bacitracin and another eye antibiotic. He's beginning to keep his eye open, but you can tell he has limited vision, but it is getting better. Thanks for the help!

Are you tired of having to rush for baby food when your new hatchlings emerge? Do you want to have it readily available when YOU need it? Try our Confused Flour Beetle cultures, cultured in SPF's Small Beetle media, comprised of about 5-10 different flours and multiple natural color enhancers...

A little update. I began using Repashy's Calcium Plus with Jah today. How many times should I dust with Calcium Plus, never used it before? Are there any other Repashy supplements that would be good for my female Ambilobe baby, Juvenile Senegal, or 4 year old male Veiled? What about...

You're gonna be hard pressed to get eggs there before they hatch. Hornworm eggs hatch 6-10 days after shipment.