Bassett's Cricket Ranch Banded Crickets Live Reptile Food
In a Nutshell
- High mortality rate upon delivery
- Inadequate packaging leads to crushing during transit
- Lack of ventilation vents in packaging worsens conditions during shipping
- Camouflaging stray mites post delivery endangers pets
Quick Verdict
Customers report high mortality rates and poor packaging. The product is not reliable for delivery.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
High mortality rate, poor packaging, and handling
Prevention: None specified
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Diet for reptiles (1)
The product can be a diet option for reptiles.
Cons
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High mortality rate (9) critical
Repeated complaints of high number of dead crickets upon delivery due to poor packaging and delivery
Tip: No effective workaround mentioned, better to avoid.
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Connectware (1) critical
These are dead crickets arriving unduly earlier
Tip: No effective workaround mentioned, better to avoid.
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Noisy Packaging (2) critical
The containers can accidentally harm the internal crickets easily hitting and crushing them leading to heavy postage such as inupon arrival or some period of time.
Tip: Check properly before purchasing.
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Incomplete Containers (6) critical
They can not even be tested pip-sizing palate issues among other customers issues such as Nicholson's
Tip: Check properly before purchasing.
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
✗ Skip If
- • Pet owners looking for reliable live food — High mortality rate and poor packaging make this product unreliable.
Durability & Care
Factors: Post arrival death
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Open carefully and immediately transfer to a suitable container
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
How many crickets will survive shipping?
A significant number may arrive dead due to poor packaging and handling.
Is this product reliable for feeding reptiles?
No, due to the high mortality rate and poor packaging.
Highlighted Reviews
"Absolutely terrible. Boxed crickets in just the shipping box. I opened the box in the kitchen and a ton of tiny little crickets all over the place. Packaging is terrible. Crickets died within a matter of hours. Save yourself the hassle and go to the pet store."
Bottom Line
Due to a consistent complaint of poor quality, it is recommended to consider alternative suppliers for live reptile food