If there is one aspect of keeping pets that could possibly drive a person insane it is the battle between humans and the parasites that our pets may carry. Every year people spend millions of dollars to get rid of worms, fleas, ticks, and an assortment of other creepy crawly creatures that can injure or kill our animals if not dealt with. In the reptile world, these creatures are mites and ticks. While ticks are fairly easy to deal with (just pick them off, disinfect the wound, and kill the t... 

Introduction
The house cricket (Achetus domesticus) is a staple and nutritious food for many herp species. Obtaining a reliable supply of these insects can be a bother, especially if one requires a constant supply of newly hatched 'pinhead' crickets, to say nothing of the costs of feeding a large collection with pet-shop-bought crickets. The following article outlines a method for cric...