Zoo Med Can O' Crickets Reptile Food & Treat (1.2 oz)

Canned Adult Crickets for Lizards, Turtles, and Birds

Product Description

Zoo Med Can O' Crickets contains adult-size crickets, suitable for turtles, most lizards, birds, fish, and small animals. Each can holds farm-raised crickets cooked in the can to lock in flavor and freshness. Spoon out an appropriate amount for lizards, snakes, and amphibians, or feed water turtles what they can consume in 5 minutes, then net out any leftovers.

Benefits

• Adult Size Crickets: Contains adult-size crickets, a good fit for most lizards, turtles, fish, birds, and small animals.
• 60 Crickets per Can: Product details describe each can as filled with 60 farm-raised crickets ready to feed your pet.
• Natural Juices Locked In: Flavor and freshness are preserved by locking natural juices in the can, per product details.
• Softened Exoskeleton: The cooking process in the can softens each cricket's exoskeleton, according to the product details.
• Snakes and Amphibians Too: Feeding directions cover lizards, snakes, and amphibians, as well as water turtles, with separate guidance for each.
• No Live Crickets to Store: A great alternative to buying and storing live food, so you can always keep a can on hand.
• Resealable Can: Product details describe a resealable can, making it simple to store opened crickets in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Farm-raised crickets (Gryllus Linnaeus).

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Spoon by Size: For lizards, snakes, and amphibians, spoon out the appropriate amount for each animal's size at mealtime.
• Skip Hatchlings and Tiny Amphibians: Do not use for hatchling lizards or small amphibians measuring 2 inches and under in length.
• Five Minutes for Water Turtles: Give water turtles as much as they can consume in 5 minutes, then net out and discard leftovers.
• Refrigerate After Opening: Keep any crickets left in an opened can refrigerated, where they last about one week.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Not for Hatchling Lizards: Not for hatchling lizards or small amphibians 2 inches and under, as the feeding directions state.
• Discard Spoiled Crickets: Throw away opened crickets if they begin to have a foul odor or show visible mold growth.
• Not for Human Consumption: Can O' Crickets is labeled not for human consumption, so keep it away from household food.
• Remove Leftovers From Water: Net out uneaten crickets after 5 minutes so they are not left in your water turtle's tank.

Storage Information

• Refrigerate After Opening: Once opened, the crickets can be kept in the refrigerator for about one week in their resealable can.
• Unopened Cans: Sealed cans should be stored in a cool, out of direct sunlight place.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What animals can eat Can O' Crickets?

Ans: These adult-sized crickets are ideal for most lizards, turtles, fish, birds, and small animals. The feeding directions cover lizards, snakes, and amphibians, as well as water turtles, and note that they are not for hatchling lizards or small amphibians 2 inches or under.

Q2: Can I feed canned crickets to my baby bearded dragon?

Ans: The feeding directions say not to use Can O' Crickets for hatchling lizards, and these are adult-size crickets. For a young bearded dragon past the hatchling stage, ask your veterinarian whether adult-size crickets suit its current size before feeding.

Q3: How many crickets come in a can?

Ans: The product details state that each 1.2-ounce can contains 60 adult-sized, farm-raised crickets. The crickets are cooked in the can to lock in flavor and freshness and the exact count may vary slightly from can to can.

Q4: How do I feed canned crickets to my turtle?

Ans: For water turtles, feed as much as they can consume in 5 minutes. After that, net out and discard any uneaten food so leftover crickets are not left in the water. Refrigerate the rest of the opened can for up to about one week.

Q5: How long do canned crickets last after opening?

Ans: Once opened, the crickets can be kept in the refrigerator for about 1 week. Discard them if they develop a foul odor or show visible mold growth, and store unopened cans in a cool, dry place until you need them.

Q6: Can snakes eat canned crickets?

Ans: The feeding directions include snakes, lizards, and amphibians. Spoon out the appropriate amount for the size of the animal you are feeding, and ask your veterinarian whether crickets suit your snake's species and diet, since feeding needs vary widely among snakes.

Q7: What is in Can O' Crickets?

Ans: The only listed ingredient is farm-raised crickets (Gryllus Linnaeus). The guaranteed analysis shows a minimum of 20.0% crude protein and 5.0% crude fat, a maximum of 1.0% crude fiber and 3.0% crude ash, and a moisture content of 75.0% in each can.

Q8: Where are Can O' Crickets made?

Ans: Product specifications list Indonesia as both the country where the crickets are made and where they are sourced. Each 1.2-ounce can holds adult-size, farm-raised crickets cooked in the can to lock in flavor and freshness with natural juices.