Micro Crickets are very prone to drying out and should always be given a source of moisture although a damp atmosphere of free water should be avoided. They can be stored in pre-packs unless you want to grow them. When storing bulk Crickets it should be remembered that larger instars (medium or larger) are cannibalistic and more than capable of chewing their way out and escaping from flimsy containers. Hagen boxes are a perfect container for medium or larger sized Crickets and they are available in various sizes. Cut several egg trays so they can lay on their side in the box provided but so that the top of the trays are at least 3" below the rim of the container. This Will give the Crickets space to perch, hide and moult safely. Provide a saucer of Progrub on the floor of the box next to the egg tray. Put some sliced carrot, apple or potato on top of the egg trays AWAY FROM THE PROGRUB. This can be replenished every couple of days but any old uneaten matter should be removed to prevent Fruit Fly infestation. Practice will show you how much to feed them in order to minimize waste. If you prefer, you can also provide a water drinker next to, but not touching the Progrub. To do this, cut a piece of blotting paper to fit saucer, fill an empty glass jar (jam Jar) with water. Put the saucer on top of the jar and invert the jar. Alternatively, use Solidwater on a small saucer . Keep the box at a temperature of 18-22 C in a dark place.
Unpacking Livefoods
Bulk livefoods must be unpacked as soon as they arrive. The shipping container can be placed in a refrigerator for an hour or two in warm weather before unpacking to slow the livefoods down. To prevent escapees, open the bag or box outdoors and tip the contents in to a large plastic bucket or dustbin. Shake the livefoods off the egg carton or crumpled newspaper taking care to hold the paper below the rim of the bucket. The livefoods are then ready to be transferred to their storage containers