Josh's Frogs Live Banded Crickets
Josh's Frogs Live Banded Crickets rank as best-in-class for live crickets used as feeder insects because of consistent breeding practices, tight quality control and a focus on conditioning that reduces mortality on arrival. For reptile keepers prioritizing nutrition and reliability over lowest unit cost, they offer a technical advantage in survivability and acclimation compared with mass-market or bulk suppliers in this list.
Striped charm
Protein-packed
Striped charm
Protein-packed
Review Summary
"Buyers generally praise Josh's Frogs for consistently healthy, well-packaged banded crickets with high survival rates and good size, though they note the price is higher than discount options. Overall customers appreciate the reliability for long-term feeders."
Energetic performers
Banded Acheta strains known for vigor and nutrition.
Energetic performers
Banded Acheta strains known for vigor and nutrition.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Josh's Frogs Live Banded Crickets rank as best-in-class for live crickets used as feeder insects because of consistent breeding practices, tight quality control and a focus on conditioning that reduces mortality on arrival. For reptile keepers prioritizing nutrition and reliability over lowest unit cost, they offer a technical advantage in survivability and acclimation compared with mass-market or bulk suppliers in this list.
Striped charm
Protein-packed
Energetic performers
Banded Acheta strains known for vigor and nutrition.
Shipped alive with temperature-stable packaging and gut-loading instructions.
Striped charm
Protein-packed
Energetic performers
Banded Acheta strains known for vigor and nutrition.
Shipped alive with temperature-stable packaging and gut-loading instructions.
$10-60 CAD
Reptile Feeders Canada Live Crickets
Reptile Feeders Canada is a market leader for Canadian keepers, offering fast domestic shipping and competitive pricing that minimizes transit stress and costs for live crickets. Compared with boutique U.S. suppliers, its financial advantage is lower shipping times and local availability for Canadian customers, making it a practical choice for routine feeding and larger recurring orders.
North-ready hardy
Uniform sizes
North-ready hardy
Uniform sizes
Review Summary
"Reptile Feeders Canada is commonly rated reliable for Canadian customers with decent cricket health and timely shipping in most regions, but some buyers report occasional dead crickets in extreme weather or remote deliveries. Value and customer service are frequently called out as positives."
Maple-kissed chirps
Large selection of cricket counts for hobbyists and breeders.
Maple-kissed chirps
Large selection of cricket counts for hobbyists and breeders.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Reptile Feeders Canada is a market leader for Canadian keepers, offering fast domestic shipping and competitive pricing that minimizes transit stress and costs for live crickets. Compared with boutique U.S. suppliers, its financial advantage is lower shipping times and local availability for Canadian customers, making it a practical choice for routine feeding and larger recurring orders.
North-ready hardy
Uniform sizes
Maple-kissed chirps
Large selection of cricket counts for hobbyists and breeders.
Local shipping across Canada with fast delivery options.
North-ready hardy
Uniform sizes
Maple-kissed chirps
Large selection of cricket counts for hobbyists and breeders.
Local shipping across Canada with fast delivery options.
$8-50 CAD
Northern Gecko Live House Crickets
Northern Gecko Live House Crickets serve hobbyists and small-scale keepers in the region by providing small-batch, carefully handled house crickets ideal for fresher deliveries and bespoke order sizes. Technically oriented toward flexibility and freshness for European customers, it competes with big retailers by offering tailored orders and specialized customer service rather than lowest-per-cricket pricing.
Calm-bred crickets
Low-odor stock
Calm-bred crickets
Low-odor stock
Review Summary
"Northern Gecko crickets receive generally favorable reviews for good-sized, active house crickets and reasonable pricing, though users sometimes experience inconsistent counts and occasional transit mortality. Many repeat buyers cite steady quality but expect occasional variability."
Steady jumpers
Small-scale, high-health colonies focused on durability.
Steady jumpers
Small-scale, high-health colonies focused on durability.
Recreational Enjoyment
Northern Gecko Live House Crickets serve hobbyists and small-scale keepers in the region by providing small-batch, carefully handled house crickets ideal for fresher deliveries and bespoke order sizes. Technically oriented toward flexibility and freshness for European customers, it competes with big retailers by offering tailored orders and specialized customer service rather than lowest-per-cricket pricing.
Calm-bred crickets
Low-odor stock
Steady jumpers
Small-scale, high-health colonies focused on durability.
Regularly inspected stock to reduce mortality on arrival.
Calm-bred crickets
Low-odor stock
Steady jumpers
Small-scale, high-health colonies focused on durability.
Regularly inspected stock to reduce mortality on arrival.
$12-55 CAD
PetSmart Live Crickets
PetSmart Live Crickets provide retail convenience and instant availability through an extensive brick-and-mortar footprint, making them the go-to option for immediate or emergency feedings. While typically pricier per cricket than online bulk suppliers, their logistical advantage is no-wait in-person pickup and predictable small-quantity packaging for new reptile owners.
Retail convenience
Varied packs
Retail convenience
Varied packs
Review Summary
"PetSmart live crickets are valued for convenience and accessibility, but many customers report higher mortality, smaller sizes, and lower overall quality compared with specialty suppliers. Reviews are mixed, with price and location convenience offsetting reliability concerns for some buyers."
On-demand chirps
Easy in-store pickup and same-day availability in many locations.
On-demand chirps
Easy in-store pickup and same-day availability in many locations.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
PetSmart Live Crickets provide retail convenience and instant availability through an extensive brick-and-mortar footprint, making them the go-to option for immediate or emergency feedings. While typically pricier per cricket than online bulk suppliers, their logistical advantage is no-wait in-person pickup and predictable small-quantity packaging for new reptile owners.
Retail convenience
Varied packs
On-demand chirps
Easy in-store pickup and same-day availability in many locations.
Affordable small-batch bags for casual feeders.
Retail convenience
Varied packs
On-demand chirps
Easy in-store pickup and same-day availability in many locations.
Affordable small-batch bags for casual feeders.
$6-30 CAD
The Bug Depot Live Acheta Crickets
The Bug Depot Live Acheta Crickets excels as a commercial and bulk supplier, delivering the lowest per-cricket cost and wide size selection that benefits breeders, retailers and high-volume users. Financially optimized for volume purchases, it stands out against boutique suppliers by delivering scale, steady inventory and attractive unit economics for regular feeding programs.
Acheta purity
Protein elite
Acheta purity
Protein elite
Review Summary
"The Bug Depot Acheta crickets are frequently praised for healthy, consistently sized feeders and sturdy packaging that reduces transit deaths; customers highlight good value and dependable shipments. A minority note occasional delivery delays or variability during peak seasons."
Long-lived stocks
Specializes in Acheta domesticus with nutrition-focused breeding.
Long-lived stocks
Specializes in Acheta domesticus with nutrition-focused breeding.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Bug Depot Live Acheta Crickets excels as a commercial and bulk supplier, delivering the lowest per-cricket cost and wide size selection that benefits breeders, retailers and high-volume users. Financially optimized for volume purchases, it stands out against boutique suppliers by delivering scale, steady inventory and attractive unit economics for regular feeding programs.
Acheta purity
Protein elite
Long-lived stocks
Specializes in Acheta domesticus with nutrition-focused breeding.
Bulk and subscription options for regular feeders.
Acheta purity
Protein elite
Long-lived stocks
Specializes in Acheta domesticus with nutrition-focused breeding.
Bulk and subscription options for regular feeders.
$9-70 CAD