Best Feeder Insect Supplies
Updated How we research
Keeping feeders alive and well fed is part of keeping the reptile well fed. Insects that arrive stressed and starving make poor nutrition, so bins, substrate, gut load and water gel all matter. Needs vary by species: crickets want ventilation and dry conditions, dubia roaches want warmth and stacked hides, and worms need cool storage. The wrong setup means die-off within days and a smell you will not forget. We weighed ventilation, escape resistance, ease of harvesting and how well each product holds up to weekly cleaning. Vented bins and egg flat sets suit anyone buying crickets in bulk, roach colony kits suit keepers who want a self-sustaining supply, and small tubs with water gel suit occasional feeders. Gut load before offering, and follow a care sheet for your species on feeder variety.
The short version
We compared 8 picks. Our scores range from 7.1 to 8.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:Josh's Frogs Cricket Cuisine Gutload, 1 Gallon. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.6/10.
- Also great value:Castaway Organics Insecta-Load Gut Load, 8 oz. Value score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Solid build:Fluker's Hi Calcium Cricket Feed, 11.5 oz. Build and materials score of 7/10, overall 7.9/10.
- Feature-rich:Rep-Cal Cricket Shaker Vitamin Coating Chamber. Features score of 7/10, overall 7.9/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
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Josh's Frogs Cricket Cuisine Gutload, 1 Gallon
Josh's Frogs Premium Cricket Cuisine gutloading food in a 1 Gallon container for crickets and other feeders.
Castaway Organics Insecta-Load Gut Load, 8 oz
Castaway Organics Insecta-Load gut load at 8 Ounce, for crickets, mealworms, superworms and dubia roaches.
- 1.Josh's Frogs Cricket Cuisine Gutload, 1 Gallon8.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.Castaway Organics Insecta-Load Gut Load, 8 oz8.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.Fluker's Hi Calcium Cricket Feed, 11.5 oz7.9/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Rep-Cal Cricket Shaker Vitamin Coating Chamber7.9/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.Komodo Cricket Dust Calcium Powder, 200 g7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.Zoo Med Cricket Calcium and Gutload Block7.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.Repti Zoo Cricket Calcium Powder Shaker7.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 8.Exo Terra Reptile Cricket Feeder7.1/10See on AmazonCheck price
| # | Product | Our score | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh's Frogs Cricket Cuisine Gutload, 1 Gallon | 8.6/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 2 | Castaway Organics Insecta-Load Gut Load, 8 oz | 8.4/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 3 | Fluker's Hi Calcium Cricket Feed, 11.5 oz | 7.9/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 4 | Rep-Cal Cricket Shaker Vitamin Coating Chamber | 7.9/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 5 | Komodo Cricket Dust Calcium Powder, 200 g | 7.6/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 6 | Zoo Med Cricket Calcium and Gutload Block | 7.4/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 7 | Repti Zoo Cricket Calcium Powder Shaker | 7.4/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
| 8 | Exo Terra Reptile Cricket Feeder | 7.1/10 | See on Amazon | Check price |
Josh's Frogs Premium Cricket Cuisine gutloading food in a 1 Gallon container for crickets and other feeders.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + 1 Gallon size suits keepers who keep feeder colonies
- + Josh's Frogs formula is popular with frog and gecko keepers
- + Premium mix improves nutritional value of crickets
- - Large container can go stale if you only feed occasionally
- - Still needs a hydration source like gel or vegetables
Castaway Organics Insecta-Load gut load at 8 Ounce, for crickets, mealworms, superworms and dubia roaches.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Works across the most common feeder insect species
- + Organic ingredients appeal to keepers who want natural feed
- + 8 Ounce bag lasts a small colony a good while
- - Costs more than basic grain-based gutloads
- - Feeders must eat it for a day or so to benefit the reptile
Fluker's Hi Calcium Cricket Feed at 11.5 oz, a gutload food that boosts calcium in crickets before feeding.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + High calcium formula improves the nutrition feeders pass on
- + 11.5 oz tub feeds a batch of crickets for a long stretch
- + Fluker's is a long-running cricket supplier
- - Gutload alone may not provide enough calcium without dusting
- - Dry feed needs a separate water source for crickets
Rep-Cal's Cricket Shaker vitamin coating chamber, a container for dusting feeder insects with supplements.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Shaker chamber coats insects evenly with less wasted powder
- + Enclosed chamber keeps powder contained instead of dusting the room
- + Pairs well with Rep-Cal calcium and Herptivite powders
- - Calcium and vitamin powders are sold separately from the shaker
- - Crickets may escape when transferring them into the shaker
Komodo Cricket Dust calcium dusting powder at 200 g, a large tub for coating feeder insects.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 200 g tub lasts a long time for regular dusting
- + Dedicated insect dust formula is simple to use
- + Good value for keepers with several insectivores
- - Check whether this formula includes vitamin D3
- - Large tub can clump if stored in a humid reptile room
Zoo Med's Cricket Calcium and Gutload Block at 0.45 oz, a small block that feeds and hydrates crickets before feeding.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Combines calcium gutloading and hydration in one block
- + Reduces drowning risk compared with open water dishes for crickets
- + Easy to drop into a cricket keeper or tub without any mixing
- - 0.45 oz block is small and runs out quickly
- - Does not replace dusting feeders with a calcium supplement
REPTI ZOO's cricket calcium powder mixer, a cricket keeper shaker dispenser for dusting feeders for dragons, geckos and snakes.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Combines storage, dusting and dispensing in one container
- + Dispenser tube lets you release crickets without handling
- + REPTI ZOO accessory fits a typical insectivore routine
- - Snakes rarely eat crickets, so that part of the listing is misleading
- - Crickets kept too long inside will foul the container
The Exo Terra reptile cricket feeder, a container that holds crickets in the enclosure and releases them gradually.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Keeps crickets from scattering and hiding in substrate
- + Lets shy reptiles hunt at their own pace
- + Reduces cricket escapes in bioactive setups
- - Some reptiles ignore insects that are not moving freely
- - Needs regular cleaning to avoid smell and dead crickets
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Large container can go stale if you only feed occasionally (Josh's Frogs Cricket Cuisine Gutload, 1 Gallon)
- Costs more than basic grain-based gutloads (Castaway Organics Insecta-Load Gut Load, 8 oz)
- Gutload alone may not provide enough calcium without dusting (Fluker's Hi Calcium Cricket Feed, 11.5 oz)
- Calcium and vitamin powders are sold separately from the shaker (Rep-Cal Cricket Shaker Vitamin Coating Chamber)
- Check whether this formula includes vitamin D3 (Komodo Cricket Dust Calcium Powder, 200 g)
- 0.45 oz block is small and runs out quickly (Zoo Med Cricket Calcium and Gutload Block)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among feeder insect supplies?
Josh's Frogs Cricket Cuisine Gutload, 1 Gallon is our top overall pick. Josh's Frogs Premium Cricket Cuisine gutloading food in a 1 Gallon container for crickets and other feeders. It earns our score of 8.6/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
Castaway Organics Insecta-Load Gut Load, 8 oz is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. Castaway Organics Insecta-Load gut load at 8 Ounce, for crickets, mealworms, superworms and dubia roaches.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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