--- product_id: 2132308 title: "1000 Crickets - Medium 1/2\" (Banded Cricket)" brand: "bassett's cricket ranch" price: "AED 156" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Bassett's Cricket Ranch" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2132308-1000-crickets-medium-1-2-banded-cricket store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Wholesome diet-raised, freshest quality 1000 live crickets, natural protein boost Secure packaging for safe delivery 1000 Crickets - Medium 1/2" (Banded Cricket) **Brand:** bassett's cricket ranch **Price:** AED 156 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐉 Elevate your reptile’s diet with the freshest, most reliable cricket fuel! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1000 Crickets - Medium 1/2" (Banded Cricket) by bassett's cricket ranch - **How much does it cost?** AED 156 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2132308-1000-crickets-medium-1-2-banded-cricket) ## Best For - bassett's cricket ranch enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bassett's cricket ranch brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **40+ Years of Expertise:** Decades of breeding excellence guarantee premium quality every time. - • **Freshness You Can Trust:** Raised on a wholesome diet to ensure peak freshness and natural goodness. - • **Versatile Pet Nutrition:** Perfectly sized ½" crickets for bearded dragons, geckos, and all insectivores. - • **Protein-Packed Powerhouse:** Fuel your reptile’s vitality with 1000 nutrient-rich crickets. - • **Survival-Optimized Packaging:** Carefully packed to arrive alive and ready to energize your pets. ## Overview 1000 Medium ½" Banded Crickets from Bassett's Cricket Ranch offer a premium, protein-rich live food source for reptiles and insectivores. Raised in controlled, contaminant-free environments and fed a wholesome diet, these crickets ensure optimal nutrition and freshness. Securely packaged to arrive alive, they are ideal for bearded dragons, geckos, and other insect-eating pets, backed by over 40 years of breeding expertise. ## Description 1000 Medium Crickets - 1/2" We offer the very best crickets on the market. Our crickets are bred to give your animal the highest quality food. We have been in business for over 40 years. Indulge your bearded dragon and other insect-eating companions with our premium crickets – the natural, protein-packed delights that will have their tails wagging or scales gleaming with satisfaction! Sourced and raised with utmost care, our crickets are the ideal choice for pet owners seeking top-notch nutrition for their beloved reptiles and insect-loving pets. Review: These are the best crickets, they almost never die! - These are the best crickets I have ever bought, they are very healthy and barely die. When I buy crickets from the pet store they always die super fast. I have bought these same crickets a few times and never have any issues I keep them in a 40 Gal tank and always get 1,000 at a time they last about 2/3 weeks for my bearded dragons and again they stay alive it is rare that 1 or 2 may die. These crickets are much different then the regular ones and I also read up on them they have a softer shell so better for digestion! I will never buy any other kind!! Review: Very disappointed - These were not medium ½" crickets. At best, they were small - extra small ⅛-¼" in size. Disappointed. This ended up being 1 snack instead of many. There were no air holes/screens in the box for their week-long trip across the country during a heatwave, they were so small that they would have escaped. Which is exactly what they did the minute I started to remove the packing tape and stopped. Next thing I realized there were mini crickets all through my room. I hadn't even finished removing the packing tape from 1 side of the box yet. I I hadn't even gotten to the flap yet, it was just the side of the box. I have ordered crickets for years for my reptiles and birds and never dealt with this. Occasional escape if I checked them and closed the flap before transferring them, sure. Very disappointed in packaging, lack of proper live animal labeling, quality and description. No liquid gel cube for survival, nothing. I have no idea if I had even close to 1000, they were too small to group and count, their poop piles were almost as big as they were. ## Features - High-Quality Assurance: Our crickets are bred and raised in a controlled environment, ensuring they are free from contaminants and provide a clean, reliable food source for your pets. - Versatile Feeding: Whether you have a bearded dragon, gecko, or other insectivores, our live crickets cater to a variety of pets, offering a natural and engaging feeding solution. - Natural and Fresh: We pride ourselves on providing the freshest live crickets, raised on a wholesome diet to ensure they're bursting with the natural goodness your pets crave. - Nutrient Boost: In addition to protein, live crickets offer essential vitamins and minerals, contributing to the overall well-being and vitality of your pets. - Secure Packaging: Our live crickets are packaged with the utmost care to guarantee their well-being during transit, arriving at your doorstep in prime condition. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007RHA1X0 | | ASIN | B007RHA1X0 | | Age Range Description | Medium | | Best Sellers Rank | #73,954 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #539 in Reptile & Amphibian Food | | Brand Name | BASSETT'S CRICKET RANCH | | Breed Recommendation | Reptiles | | Customer Reviews | 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars (1,289) | | Date First Available | April 4, 2012 | | Date First Available | April 4, 2012 | | Directions | Store in a dry place. Feed live to pets. | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Bassett's Cricket Ranch | | Manufacturer | Bassett's Cricket Ranch | | Number of Items | 1000 | | Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1000) | | Specific Uses for Product | Reptile Food | | Target Audience Keyword | reptiles | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Medium - **Brand:** BASSETT'S CRICKET RANCH - **Flavor:** banded cricket - **Item Form:** Insect - **Specific Uses For Product:** Reptile Food ## Images ![1000 Crickets - Medium 1/2" (Banded Cricket) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31w8Zt0pxiL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How active are these crickets?** A: Active enough for my bearded dragon. I'm in a rural area so about 15% are already dead but that's OK. Better than driving 2 hours round trip to the store at 11cents each! **Q: Do these crickets chirp?** A: Yes. 1000 crickets will chirp. I wouldn't suggest keeping them somewhere you don't want to hear crickets chirping. **Q: Do you provide a heat pack when shipping to a cold state?** A: No heat pack was included in mine. 40% were dead, and these are TINY. They measure 1/2" ONLY if you measure from end of antena to outstreached rear leg. **Q: Why so many bad reviews? Made me look elsewhere...** A: I dont know why there are so many bad reviews, but my experience upon arrival was many many dead crickets in the box. I didnt count, but estimate it to be about half the box dead on arrival. I never received a response from the company or Amazon so I will be loking elsewhere too. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These are the best crickets, they almost never die! *by M***. on June 16, 2021* These are the best crickets I have ever bought, they are very healthy and barely die. When I buy crickets from the pet store they always die super fast. I have bought these same crickets a few times and never have any issues I keep them in a 40 Gal tank and always get 1,000 at a time they last about 2/3 weeks for my bearded dragons and again they stay alive it is rare that 1 or 2 may die. These crickets are much different then the regular ones and I also read up on them they have a softer shell so better for digestion! I will never buy any other kind!! ### ⭐ Very disappointed *by N***R on August 18, 2025* These were not medium ½" crickets. At best, they were small - extra small ⅛-¼" in size. Disappointed. This ended up being 1 snack instead of many. There were no air holes/screens in the box for their week-long trip across the country during a heatwave, they were so small that they would have escaped. Which is exactly what they did the minute I started to remove the packing tape and stopped. Next thing I realized there were mini crickets all through my room. I hadn't even finished removing the packing tape from 1 side of the box yet. I I hadn't even gotten to the flap yet, it was just the side of the box. I have ordered crickets for years for my reptiles and birds and never dealt with this. Occasional escape if I checked them and closed the flap before transferring them, sure. Very disappointed in packaging, lack of proper live animal labeling, quality and description. No liquid gel cube for survival, nothing. I have no idea if I had even close to 1000, they were too small to group and count, their poop piles were almost as big as they were. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bassett's is great. I've ordered from them directly before *by T***N on April 27, 2015* Bassett's is great. I've ordered from them directly before. They are just as good thru Amazon. They are in California and close to me in Nevada. I got my crickets in 2 days all alive. They are the banded crickets which are not as susceptible to cricket virus as are the regular domestic crickets other cricket farms sell. Keep them in a tank with egg crates, keep the tank and egg crates dry but provide plenty of water crystals and they should do fine. A wet or moist environment will lead to them dying. Water crystals will keep them hydrated just enough to be happy. A piece of orange also helps. Dry cricket chow also recommended. If you see hairy worms of black beetles, these are dermestid beetles and their larva. They will eat the dead crickets and left over food. Some places charge for these beetles. I keep them in my cricket and roach colonies to help clean up the dead. Only bad thing I can say is I did get one huge brownish spider. Not poisonous but freaked me out. Thought it was a cricket at first. ## Frequently Bought Together - 1000 Crickets - Medium 1/2" (Banded Cricket) - Fluker's Cricket Quencher Calcium Fortified, Easy to Use Gel Formula, 8 oz - Fluker's Orange Cube Complete Cricket Diet, Gut Load Food for Feeder Insects and Live Crickets, Provides Vitamins, Minerals, and Hydration, 12 oz --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2132308-1000-crickets-medium-1-2-banded-cricket](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2132308-1000-crickets-medium-1-2-banded-cricket) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*