Do i have to feed crickets?

[Barb]

Can I feed crickets to my Cham only in the summer time? I'm having a cricket problem in my house from an escape a couple months ago. I need to do something to not have to feed crickets in my house, if possible. I own and live in a apartment building and can't have crickets invade my renters apartments.
I do have another way I can feed the crickets, but if I can just not feed them, it would be better. I will do whatever is best for the Cham.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Kate]

Will your Cham eat Dubais. Silkworms, butterworms. Could you invest in roach traps to catch escapees.

 

[Barb]

Yes. I had read that crickets, roaches, superworms and silk worms all could be used as staples. So, I would feed all of those, except the crickets. Then in the summer time, I would feed crickets, as I would be able go move the cham outside to feed. I would also add some of the other worm types as treats. Is the info I have about the diet correct? Also, does it sound like a good plan?
Thanks.

 

[pssh]

Crickets are not necessary as long as you provide as variety of other feeders that are gutloaded well. Try to use at least 5 types of feeders. Just make sure you offer at least some "hard" shelled insects like roaches and supers in addition to softer worms and insects.

 

[Barb]

Sounds good, thank you. Now though, do you feed five different types in one day or do you do one kind one week and another kind the next? What's the best way to switch up the variety?
For my tortoise, which a variety of greens are needed when natural grazing isn't available, I buy three kinds and mix them together and feed. When those are gone, they last about a week, I try to buy 2-3 different kind and mix together, and so on.

 

[pssh]

I use a few different kinds a week. Some days I will only use one kind, others I will use two or three (depending on the size of the food, when the animal last ate, and what I have on hand.) As long as it's not the same foods day in and day out, it's fine.

 

[Barb]

Sounds good. Thank you.