They are extremely quiet, clean pets that do not need much room to live. Insects and spiders also require little attention or socialization (in fact, they generally do best with little interaction). However, before deciding on an insect or spider as a pet, look at your reasons for wanting this kind of pet. read more
If you can't catch a cricket in your house or yard, most pet stores carry them as food for larger animals. You can order a little cricket cage online, or use a jar with holes punched in the top. Place a piece of damp sponge in there so they can stay hydrated, keep them in a warm spot, and feed them scraps of fruits and veggies. Voila. Pet cricket. 4. read more
There is plenty of instruction in Google on how to keep the various species (of which there are many) but generally keeping most species in a muslin cage where they can choose to sit in either sun or shade is good. Most species are fairly easy if you keep other small insects like flies in the cage with them. read more