Carolina Cricket Farm | Premium Live Crickets — Fast, Temperature-Aware Shipping
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Temperature-aware packing • Fast fulfillment
Premium feeder crickets • Farm-to-door care • Packed with precision

Premium Live Crickets Raised with Legacy, Shipped with Care.

Carolina Cricket Farm is a family-owned North Carolina operation continuing a legacy established in 1957. We deliver fresh, nutrient-rich feeder crickets straight from carefully controlled habitats to your home or business— with fast fulfillment and temperature-aware packing that puts quality first.

70+ Years
A North Carolina cricket-farming legacy built on consistency and care.
Clean & Balanced Diet
Raised for vigorous, active feeders with predictable sizing.
Careful Packing
Ventilated packaging, weather-aware timing, and fast fulfillment.

What “Premium” Means Here

  • Consistent sizing so feedings are predictable—great for homes and professional keepers.
  • Careful packing designed for safe transit and a strong live-arrival outcome.
  • Knowledge-backed guidance so you know what to order and how to keep them thriving.
Pet shops Reptile breeders Zoos Bulk buyers Fishing

Farm Quality You Can Trust

We keep it simple: clean habitats, balanced feed, consistent sizing, and careful fulfillment. It’s the kind of discipline you expect from a farm that’s been doing this for generations.

Consistent Sizing

Order with confidence. Our size guidance is built for predictable feedings—whether you’re caring for one pet or managing volume.

Temperature-Aware Handling

Live insects are sensitive to weather. Our process accounts for conditions so your order is protected in transit.

Careful Packing

Ventilated packaging, food support, and secure boxing—built for strong arrival outcomes and less stress on the crickets.

Shop Live Crickets

Choose your species, size, and count. If you’re between sizes, it’s usually safer to go smaller and offer a few more per feeding.

Classic feeder

Acheta Crickets

  • Softer-bodied, gentler movement—widely used for reptiles and amphibians
  • A longtime favorite for fishing and live bait
  • Great for keepers who want the traditional feeder experience
Reliable shipper

Banded Crickets

  • More resilient and durable—stays active and ships well
  • Ideal for frequent feeding, larger reptiles, and reliability-first orders
  • Best choice when you prioritize toughness during transit

Shipping That Respects Live Product

Live crickets require ventilation, temperature awareness, and speed. We pack to reduce stress and help your order arrive lively and ready.

1) Pack for airflow

Ventilated, secure packaging helps prevent heat buildup and keeps crickets stable during transit.

2) Time it with weather

Extreme temperatures can impact results. We plan around conditions to protect the order and your outcome.

3) Quick setup on arrival

Open promptly, transfer to a ventilated bin with egg cartons, provide dry feed + safe hydration (no standing water).

Wholesale & Bulk Orders

For pet shops, breeders, zoos, and high-volume buyers: we offer bulk pricing and a straightforward ordering process. Tell us your typical weekly usage and ideal sizes—we’ll recommend the cleanest path.

Get a bulk quote from the farm

Want to lock in consistent supply? Start with your average volume, preferred species (Acheta vs Banded), and delivery destination. We’ll help you choose the best schedule.

From our family to yours

Built on a North Carolina legacy since 1957

We’re proud to continue a long-standing cricket-farming tradition right here in North Carolina. That legacy shows up in the details: disciplined breeding cycles, clean habitats, and an obsession with delivering a product you can count on.

Whether you’re feeding one leopard gecko at home or supplying a shop with steady demand, you deserve crickets that arrive lively, clean, and ready.

Our Location

Proudly farming in North Carolina. Fast, reliable shipping straight from our facility to your door.

212 Bait Rd, Dunn, NC 28334

Frequently Asked Questions

Fast answers for ordering, shipping, sizes, and keeping crickets alive longer.

You can order directly from our farm for delivery—small packs to bulk quantities. Use the “Shop Live Crickets” button above to choose size and count.
Yes. Bulk and wholesale options are available for shops, breeders, zoos, and high-volume buyers. Use the wholesale section to request a quote or go directly to the wholesale page.
Open the box promptly and transfer crickets to a ventilated container with egg cartons/cardboard for climbing. Provide dry food and a safe water source (water crystals or fresh produce). Keep them dry and well ventilated.
Acheta is the classic feeder with a gentler profile and is also popular for fishing. Banded is more resilient and tends to be the reliability-first choice for shipping and frequent feeding.

Need help choosing size or count?

Tell us what you’re feeding and how often. We’ll point you toward the right size and a practical ordering cadence.

Tip: When in doubt between two sizes, choose smaller and offer a few more per feeding. It’s safer and easier for most animals than one oversized prey item.

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