the reptile it is being fed to. Crickets are undoubtedly a
natural food item for many reptiles and amphibians, and
the roughage they contain fulfils a very important role in
the digestive process. The upshot of all of this is that
there is no single perfect live-food item; they all have
pros and cons and there is no doubt that a variety of
different insects is by far the best dietary option.
However, the literature is full of reports of captive
reptiles that have been raised with crickets making up a
large proportion of their diet, and that have lived long
and healthy lives.
We also occasionally hear concerns f