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    Default Green mold in the crickets container

    I found green mold in my crickets container, growing on their food (an orange slice). It was just a few spots, but would it be safe to feed my frog the crickets?

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    Default Re: Green mold in the crickets container

    Think it would be safe; but do try and avoid feeding rotten food to feeders .
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    I use carrots for my crickets. They love it, and the carrots stay "fresh" for a long time.

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    Default Re: Green mold in the crickets container

    It will be ok. But the bins need to be maintained daily to prevent this.

    YUCK ! There is nothing worse than a cricket bin.
    After 6 long years of maintain cricket bins, I finally have a routine that works well- for me, anyway.

    I feed small crickets to 2 different species of tree frogs. ( moreletii and callidryas)
    I buy crickets about every 2 weeks.
    When I get the new crickets they are put into clean bins.
    So, 4 bins -2 enclosures - all numbered.
    2 bins are #1 and 2 bins are #2.
    Each species NEVER- shares the others crickets.

    Tree frogs are VERY needy

    Every morning -( I feed daily ) the uneaten ones are returned to their respective bins to feed.

    I use flukers ( calcium gel ) ,homemade dry food, and red leaf lettuce.
    Most mornings---- I put a tiny bit of some of my smoothly in the cap to a distilled water bottle.
    The following morning the cap is thrown away.

    I know, I know .........roaches would be easier........BUT I have never been able to make the switch.

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