At HouTex Cricket Farm, we take pride in doing one thing exceptionally well raising healthy, reliable feeder crickets you can count on. Founded in 2022, our operation started with a simple goal: provide consistently high-quality crickets to local reptile owners, breeders, and pet stores without the common frustrations of weak or short-lived feeders. As we grew, so did our commitment to improving both the quality of our stock and the experience of our customers. In 2026, we made the decision to transition to banded crickets. This change was driven by the long-standing impact of the densovirus introduced in 2010, which has continued to affect traditional cricket populations. By switching to the banded cricket (Gryllodes sigillatus), we’ve been able to offer a more resilient, active, and dependable feeder something our customers immediately notice. What sets HouTex apart is our focus on local service and quality control. We offer both delivery and pickup options, allowing us to minimize transit time and ensure your crickets arrive alive, healthy, and ready to use. By keeping our distribution close to home, we’re able to maintain the condition and longevity of every order far better than large-scale shippers. We understand that whether you’re feeding a single pet or managing a full collection, reliability matters. That’s why every batch we produce is raised with consistency in mind from diet and environment to handling and packaging. HouTex Cricket Farm isn’t just about supplying crickets it’s about providing a dependable solution you don’t have to think twice about.