1/4” Small Banded Crickets (Gryllodes sigillatus) | Live Feeder Crickets for Reptiles, Lizards & Amphibians | Bulk + Free Shipping

To ensure your crickets arrive healthy and on time, we ship Monday through Wednesday only.

Shipping later in the week can lead to delays or weekend hold-ups, which may put live arrival at risk. By limiting shipments to the first half of the week, we help guarantee your feeders arrive in the best possible condition.

Thank you for understanding and helping us prioritize the health and safety of your order!

Not all crickets are created equal—and choosing the right kind can make a big difference in your pet’s health, enrichment, and your overall experience as a keeper.

At Lace Canopy Exotics, we’ve made the choice to exclusively feed and offer banded crickets—and here’s why they stand out from traditional house (brown) crickets:

Why choose banded crickets?

✔ Gentler feeders Less likely to bite you or your pet (unlike house crickets, which may nip when hungry)

✔ Quieter Smaller wings = significantly less chirping noise compared to loud adult house crickets

✔ Less odor Cleaner and less smelly—especially compared to house crickets after they die

✔ Longer lifespan Hardier and live longer, reducing waste and frequent replacements

✔ Disease resistant More resilient to viruses that commonly affect brown house crickets

✔ More active = better feeding response Their movement stimulates natural hunting instincts and provides enrichment

✔ Flightless No surprise flyers escaping your enclosure

✔ Softer exoskeleton Easier for many reptiles to digest