Pet Store Cricket Woes: A Reptile Owner's Summer Struggle

Pet Store Cricket Woes: A Reptile Owner's Summer Struggle Southern California pet owners face challenges finding healthy crickets for their reptiles, especially during the summer months. Hailey, a local reptile enthusiast, recently experienced this firsthand. "I cannot believe my kid & I got played like this," she said, describing her visit to a local pet store. She found many containers of crickets contained a significant number of dead insects. "There's no way they're trying to sell this," she commented on the condition of the crickets. Despite her disappointment, Hailey purchased a container of the less-than-ideal crickets to feed her leopard gecko. This experience highlights the importance of careful inspection when purchasing live food for pets and the potential challenges of maintaining healthy reptile diets during warmer months. The incident serves as a reminder for pet owners to be vigilant and ensure the quality of their pets' food sources.