Weird bug?

[AustinnKaine]

This strange bug shipped with my crickets today. Anyone know if it is harmful or if it was intentionally placed by Flukers?

 

[CooperDragon]

It looks kind of like a silverfish to me. It is likely just a cleaner crew bug which is common to have with cricket shipments. They aren't harmful.

 

[AustinnKaine]

thanks cooper

 

[AHBD]

Yes, those are the larva of dermestid beetles, known as the " cleaner crew " in the cricket boxes. And they are safe [ non toxic ] if eaten by your beardie .

 

[AustinnKaine]

Yes, those are the larva of dermestid beetles, known as the " cleaner crew " in the cricket boxes. And they are safe [ non toxic ] if eaten by your beardie .

I don't really want him eating a poop eating bug lol. But thanks for the info! They should keep the crickets tank a little cleaner than it usually is. (I just switched from buying them from the pet store to buying them online)

 

[AHBD]

Yes, I know I just included that because some people freak out + post it as a health concern if one ends up being eaten.

 

[AustinnKaine]

Yes, I know I just included that because some people freak out + post it as a health concern if one ends up being eaten.

Thank you