Cotton balls to keep crickets hyderated

[Grixxly15]

I currently don't keep crickets over a long period of time but I plan to use because I get tired of the .11 cent crickets at PetSmart. Could a moistened cotton ball be an alternative to water crystals?

 

[diggerdrake]

the main thing is you don't want a pool of water that will allow crix to drown in. also the cottonballs will hold bacteria but it should be an acceptable alternative for water crystals. although the water crystals will stay hydrated for a longer time.

 

[Ihaggerty1313]

How come you don't want to use crystals? They are AWESOME! Nothing compares to them and they are cheap and last forever.

-Ian

 

[patrickb]

Cotton balls, paper towels will work just fine. You will need to replace them daily (maybe twice a day if you have many crickets) They will get very nasty fast and as was mentioned, become a huge bacteria playground.

 

[Grixxly15]

How come you don't want to use crystals? They are AWESOME! Nothing compares to them and they are cheap and last forever.

-Ian

I just like to know my alternatives and their pros and cons.

 

[Ihaggerty1313]

I just like to know my alternatives and their pros and cons.

Fair enough. Some methods are more work than others but like everyone else said just keep the mold and bacteria out and everything should run smooth.

-Ian

 

[Fogles]

Use a potatoe! Or get the oranges at petsmart, they are like 6dollars and It's like water and food for them!