Cricket water jells, dangerous?

[Frogger00]

Do you think that the flukers Orange cube is safe?

That's what I'm using. No problems so far.


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[LilyPad]

You could use the "pillows" also or make your own and just resoak them as necessary for hydration. Amazon.com: Zilla 11733 Cricket Water Pillows, 6-Pack: Pet Supplies

When I used gels, I put them in a lid with just enough lip that the crickets couldn't drag them out. I emptied, rinsed, and refilled every day. That way there was no chance of them drying out. Now I just use cotton balls and the crickets get all fresh fruits and vegetables to make them nutritious and are dusted with either vitamins or calcium at every single feeding.

[DEW]

I am guessing the pillows are the gel crystals encased in a fabric of some sort. Thanks for the link but I think I will try alternatives, from what I read it just seems there is too much risk.

[manderkeeper]

I am guessing the pillows are the gel crystals encased in a fabric of some sort. Thanks for the link but I think I will try alternatives, from what I read it just seems there is too much risk.

I use the cotton balls too. Very inexpensive and fit perfectly in a milk cap. The only danger is bacteria buildup, but I clean the caps out really well daily and replace them every 3-4 days. I have a couple of people who save the caps for me, but I am sure they could be ordered in bulk if needed.