Set up a secure, well-ventilated breeding container with a lid
Use a large plastic tub, aquarium, or tote with smooth sides
Add egg cartons, cardboard tubes, or egg flats for hiding and climbing
Keep the enclosure warm, around 80–90°F
Maintain moderate humidity with a slightly moist substrate or moist breeding area
Provide a shallow food dish with cricket feed, grains, or commercial insect chow
Offer fresh water using water gel, damp cotton, or a sponge to prevent drowning
Keep males and females together in the breeding container
Identify females by the long egg-laying ovipositor at the rear
Provide a separate laying container filled with moist soil, coconut fiber, or vermiculite
Place the laying container inside the breeding enclosure
Let females lay eggs in the substrate for several days
Remove the egg-laying container before eggs hatch to prevent adults from eating them
Incubate the eggs in a warm, humid environment
Keep the egg substrate slightly moist, not wet
Wait for nymphs to hatch in about 1–3 weeks depending on temperature
Move hatchlings to a separate rearing container
Feed nymphs the same diet in smaller pieces
Keep the rearing container clean and remove dead crickets regularly
Separate sizes if needed to reduce cannibalism
Maintain consistent warmth, food, and moisture throughout growth
Harvest adults when they reach the desired size or age