They need basic food and water to survive, and when well taken care of, they will remain a good, active supply of live crickets to feed your pet for weeks. Always have on hand a dry food source and a separate water source for your crickets.

How do you give crickets water?

Water: Best to give them real water. Use a shallow water tray, put pebbles or make a bridge using something with traction for them to climb in and out of and not drown. Baby crickets younger then 2 week old cannot drink water gel, use a fine/clean sponge without any deep holes in the shallow tray.

How long can crickets go without water?

Adult crickets can live without food for up to 2 weeks. Juveniles can survive for 5-7 days without food or water. Larval crickets are the least resistant to starvation and won't live beyond three days if deprived of essential nutrients.