Feeder preparation helps support your pet’s nutrition. Gut loading and dusting serve different purposes.
Gut loading
Feed crickets a commercial gut-loading diet according to its label before offering them to your pet. Keep food and safe hydration available.
Dusting
Coat the crickets intended for a feeding with an appropriate calcium or vitamin supplement just before offering them. Choose the product and schedule using the label and your reptile veterinarian’s guidance for your pet.
Care for the holding colony
Keep the colony clean, ventilated, and supplied with suitable food and hydration. Do not dust the entire colony for storage.
Read our cricket care guide and Petco’s cricket care reference.