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Josh's Frogs Gutloaded Banded Crickets Live Feed Reptile Food

Josh's Frogs Gutloaded Banded Crickets Live Feed Reptile Food

By Josh's Frogs 15 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 75% confidence
2.9 /10
Quality
2.4
Value
1.8
Design
2.1
Function
2.5
Durability
2.0

In a Nutshell

  • High rate of dead crickets upon delivery
  • Frequent complaints about late shipping
  • Poor packaging leading to deaths
  • Overall low customer satisfaction
  • Only a few positive experiences reported

Quick Verdict

Josh's Frogs Gutloaded Banded Crickets Live Feed Reptile Food has significant quality issues, with many reviews reporting dead crickets and poor delivery experiences. The overall satisfaction is low, with most customers expressing disappointment.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 15
Would Recommend 13%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan 24 hours

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

High likelihood of receiving dead crickets.

Prevention: Consider other suppliers or expedited shipping.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Good Packaging (1)

    Some crickets arrived well-protected in boxes with containers, carrots, and egg cartons.

Cons

  • Dead Crickets (9) major

    Many crickets arrived dead or died shortly after delivery.

  • Late Shipping (3) critical

    Orders often arrived late, affecting the timeliness of feeding schedules.

    Tip: Consider expedited shipping options.

  • Insufficient Quantity (1) major

    Customers received fewer live crickets than expected.

Quality Trend: Declining

Quality has declined over time with more recent reviews reporting dead crickets and poor delivery.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet owners needing live feeders. — Some customers had positive experiences with well-protected crickets.

Skip If

  • Pet owners needing a reliable live feeder supply. — Frequent complaints about dead crickets and delivery issues make this an unreliable option.
  • Pet owners with tight feeding schedules. — Late shipping can disrupt feeding schedules, leading to pet health issues.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Less than 24 hours to a few days

Factors: packaging, shipping conditions

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

1.5
15 reviews
5★
13%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
7%
1★
80%
dead on arrival (9) late shipping (3) insufficient quantity (1)

Common Questions

How many crickets should I expect to receive?

Customers often received fewer than the ordered quantity, so expect fewer than 60 crickets.

What should I do if the crickets arrive dead?

Contact the supplier for a replacement or refund, and consider expedited shipping for future orders.

Can I trust the delivery schedule?

No, delivery can be delayed by up to a week, which may affect your feeding schedule.

Highlighted Reviews

— Tom

"Very Good,,,I ordered 2-60 count of gut loaded of Joshs banded crickets, I didn't know what to expect in the mail, but to my surprise probably only 20 casualties, i was expecting more casualties , to be honest...... I am definately ordering again , they came well protected in a box in containers, w..."

— Alisha

"They were a week later then the rest of our order and they all arrived dead. They were not left on the porch. We picked them up right after and left them to come to room temp and hoped to feed the gecko. All of them dead 24 hrs later still nothing moving"

Bottom Line

Potential buyers should be cautious and consider other brands or suppliers for live feeders due to the high number of complaints about dead crickets and inconsistent delivery.

2.9 /10
Below Average