Josh’s Frogs 1/2″ Banded Crickets (500 Count)
$25.99






Price: $25.99
(as of Oct 21, 2025 12:09:34 UTC – Details)
Product description


Have you ever been frustrated with dead crickets?
We were! We were always getting dead crickets.
After years of shopping around, testing other species, and learning more about crickets, we found Banded Crickets Gryllodes sigillatus! These crickets ship well all year long; they weren’t dying when the temperatures would spike a little bit, or if the temperatures unexpectedly dropped. In most climates, they would consistently arrive alive and fresh.
They were also living much longer than other species we had experience with.

What benefits do banded crickets have for my pets?
All crickets are bred and raised to provide you the best quality feeder insect. These crickets also naturally contains more protein compared to other species of crickets, which is important for building and repairing tissue in your pets!

But what if they don’t all arrive alive?
Our goal is to get insects to customers that are alive on arrival every single time! We understand that sometimes because of extreme temperatures, handling mishaps, or shipping mistakes that just doesn’t happen. For the times when your live items don’t quite make it, we have a generous 3 Day Life Insurance Policy* on all live insects!

How are they packed in the winter when it is cold?
When the temperatures drop we switch over to cricket boxes that do not have vents. These boxes do a great job holding body heat from the crickets in the box, keeping them toasty during their winter travels. They also eliminate potentially fatal drafts!
The boxes are not airtight, and crickets can still breathe in the box. As oxygen levels decline, the crickets slow down their metabolism and movement. This state allows them to survive shipping. We’ve had them last over 2 weeks this way!







When choosing the size of your feeder insects, we recommend choosing insects equal to or less than the distance between your animals eyes. If you choose insects larger than that measurement, the animals can have difficulties consuming or digesting the feeders.
Josh’s Frogs 1/2″ Banded Feeder Crickets for Reptiles & Amphibians
Banded Crickets are the insect of choice for most lizards, amphibians, and other exotic pets.
Available in a full range of counts and sizes to fit your needs perfectly.
Bearded Dragons (8-10 inches) Young/Juvenile Leopard Geckos Tree Frogs, like young Red Eye Tree Frogs, young Amazon Milk Frogs, Green Tree Frogs, Tiger & Super Tiger Leg Tree Frog, etc. Adult Bird Poop Frogs, Leopard Frogs, Tomato Frogs Young Crested Geckos
Customer Reviews
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4.2 out of 5 stars 2,262
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Package Dimensions : 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
Date First Available : June 19, 2015
Manufacturer : Josh’s Frogs
ASIN : B01017Q74O
Best Sellers Rank: #27,727 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #168 in Reptile & Amphibian Food
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Customers say
Customers report that the crickets arrive alive and healthy, staying alive for weeks, and are of excellent quality. They are lively and active, with one customer noting they have no stowaway insects. The size receives mixed feedback, with some finding them great while others say they’re smaller than expected. While many customers appreciate the good ventilation, there are mixed opinions about the air flow.

Nellann –
Outstanding product
All crickets are alive and healthy. Outstanding service.. I only buy from this from joshes
Gail Becker –
Excellent quality
Joshâs Frogs is the ONLY place I will order from they have proven to be the Best with the products and service along with pricing ! Fast deliveries, my Beardies have been extremely satisfied ð
Sean –
I WOULD ORDER FROM THEM AGAIN
CRICKETS CAME ALIVE, HEALTHY, AND THE CORRECT SIZE.
Debbie Glaum –
Great Deal and arrived alive!!!
Crickets arrived healthy with very few dead. Great packaging and it was easy to transfer to the temporary container.
Robyn C. –
Crickets that come with free potatoes
My bearded dragon loves them. Just wish they were packaged differently and the potatoes smelled bad but is as described on listing. Size is as described as well.
A&C Hobbies –
Good
Most arrived alive and stayed alive as long as I took care of them
Brandon Nick –
Getting worse
First box I swear did not and 500 crickets. This box came in with no air vents. And tell me if you can see the crickets in the second photo. They are so small about 1/2 the size as the first box. Not 1/2 inch
Ericadoll –
Healthy crickets
I have been buying from this seller for my gecko and my nephew’s Beardie. Would recommend.