VitalMeal Cricket

Deliver the natural power of whole crickets with precision, purity, and zero live-bug mess. VitalMeal Cricket is a high-density insect protein formula developed to replicate the exact nutritional profile of live feeder crickets. Sourced exclusively from crickets raised on clean, nutrient-dense feed, this traceable formula ensures your cold-blooded companion receives the highest-standard building blocks for strong muscles, healthy skeletal development, and peak vitality.

With an impressive 47% protein content, an optimized calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, and complete shelf stability, VitalMeal Cricket eliminates impaction risks and live insect die-offs. It serves as the ultimate customizable protein booster—ideal for pairing with VitalMeal Fruits or standard gecko diets during active growth spurts, egg development, and demanding breeding seasons.

Key Features & Husbandry Benefits

• 47% High-Density Cricket Protein: Delivers concentrated, bioavailable animal protein and essential amino acids designed to mirror natural wild prey.
• Traceable, Clean Feed Origin: Exclusively crafted from crickets fed premium, nutrient-rich diets—because what your feeders eat directly impacts your reptile’s health.
• Optimized Mineral Balance: Formulated with an improved calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to support strong bone density and metabolic wellness without the risk of impaction.
• Dynamic Diet Customizer: Designed to blend seamlessly with VitalMeal Fruits or VitalMeal SuperGreen, allowing keepers to dial in exact protein ratios for growing juveniles or ovulating females.
• Clinical Husbandry Balance: Promotes smooth shedding, robust egg calcification, and post-laying recovery while allowing keepers to prevent chronic protein excess through tailored mixing.
• Ideal for Insect-Loving Herps: Perfect for Gargoyle Geckos, Crested Geckos, Rhacodactylus leachianus, Chahoua Geckos, Day Geckos, Mourning Geckos, and small insectivorous lizards.

Feeding & Blending Instructions

1. As a Custom Blend (Recommended for New Caledonian Geckos):
2. Mix 1 part VitalMeal Cricket with 2 to 3 parts VitalMeal Fruits (or your gecko's favorite fruit nectar). Add 2 parts water to reach a smooth, nectar consistency.
3. For High-Protein / Insectivore Boost:
4. Blend 1 part powder with 2 parts room-temperature water. Adjust thickness to your animal's preference.
5. Offer: Serve in an elevated feeding ledge or shallow dish during evening hours.
6. Maintenance: Remove any uneaten portion within 24 hours to keep the vivarium sanitary and fresh.

Where reptiles are family, every meal should reflect science, safety, and genuine care.