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In Spanish they are called niños de la tierra, meaning children of the earth. They are super common here in So. California. They are really cool and can actually run really fast 💨 one chased me in high school

My favorite insect! As other posters have said, we see them all the time in California. I've kept them as pets and here are some personal observations - 1. I would never feed one of these to another insect or reptile unless the Jerusalem Cricket is tiny. They are ridiculously powerful animals and very well armored. I've stepped on them before without injuring them. Put one in your hand and close your fingers around it (don't squeeze it or you'll get bit), and you'll see that it can easily overpower your fingers and pry them apart. They can bite very hard and have spikes on their legs used for digging which can cause damage also. Try feeding one of these to a gecko, praying mantis or tarantula and your pet will very likely become badly injured. 2. They are omnivorous and voracious hunters. They will generally attack and devour any small animal it finds. They love meal worms! 3. They are very active at night - obnoxiously so. Their rooting around and scratching against your tank will keep you awake at night. Thank you for this, cannot wait to see more about your Jerusalem Crickets!

In the late 1950’s, I was about 9 years old and at our elementary school, we used to see these bugs a lot on our playground. We called them potato bugs. They were creepy, and once there was a huge one, about the size of a hummingbird. This was in Los Angeles. But over the years, they’ve disappeared and I haven’t seen any in our backyard for years. I think they were much maligned by most people when I was a kid. But now I appreciate ALL critters! And after all… all living beings are simply just trying to live. 💗

Hilarious how everyone is scared of these little dudes, I used to catch potato bugs in my backyard when I was a kid, never thought twice about their appearance- just another bug to dig up

The second cricket was actually really inquisitive lol, I don't think I've ever seen an insect be so curious

A pet Jerusalem cricket? Where 9m from they're right outside my doorstep, we call 'em "potato bugs"

Omgosh I see these all the time in my backyard! I’m in California. First time I saw one I screamed like a little girl lol 😂 Can’t wait to watch your journey with them!

I'm in California and could probably fill at least half the demand for these little guys from just the ones who find their way into my house. Yes, they do look intimidating, but are actually very timid and are uninclined to bite unless really messed with. Really easy to keep so long as you provide them with plenty of water or moist forage as they are prone to dehydration. Larger enclosures are best as they like to wander and tend to noisily scratch at walls in confined spaces.

We get those up here in the mountains, they get big as a chonky mouse here.... and yes, they bite.... lol. Now you've got me really thinking about setting up a tank for the next one that comes into the house rather than putting it outside. They are actually quite cute... in a really intimidating and spikey kind of way. 😁

For substrate, I use a 50/50 mix of coco soil and sand. Also, given time, those crickets will eat all of the sphagnum moss in that enclosure. They’ll eat anything.

J Crickets are all over the place where I work out in the wilderness during the summer time. I even held one that was about 2-3 inches long my first week on the job. Couldn't ever see myself owning one as a pet. My job is also responsible for getting me into the tarantula hobby lol. Love it

I just thought they looked weird from the pictures, but they're awfully cute when moving around. Off to check out the bug store because mantids are my jam.

I've kept lots of these little guys. They're easy to find in the wild where I am (NM). They happiest in a deep substrate, they can be shy but they don't seem to stress easily. For mine, I "plant" lots of native plants regularly as they burrow and munch on the roots. Sometime I just put the roots in and supplement with carrots, potatoes, veggies, etc. In my experience they can actually eat quite a bit for their size. I've never been bitten by one and I've handled so many. They do have distinct personalities but I have found them very docile. Lots and lots of burrowing substrate makes them very happy. :) They are pretty easy keepers. Tiny Bulldozers haha 🤣

When I was little, I called them potato bugs and I thought if one bit me, I'd die :)

OK, I admit I had a goofy grin on my face at it eating the carrot so soon after being shipped and rehoused. I nursed a regular cricket back to health as a kid once- maybe it's brought back fond memories. 😉😊

Kat thank u for helping me with my arachnophobia I'm actually thinking of getting a jumping spider soon.

Ahhhh, potato bugs! I live in Washington and I’ve seen these! They’re the ugliest, creepiest bugs I’ve ever seen. The first time I ever saw one, was at my great grandma’s house in one of her stairwells. I remember screaming, and running and getting my dad to show him 😂

I've always wanted these! Keep us updated Kat. I was curious on the care. All I know is what i read from BIC's website. Hopefully I can get some soon :)

we find these on occasion, while turning soil for the garden- never knew what they were- thanks! (Chico, California) As a native Californian, they were called 'potato' bugs...???

Aww they're adorable! 😍 Also, LOVE the panic beanie, Kat 🖤🖤

Definitely keep us updated on these guys! I love their size and the way they look and I wish we knew more about them.

Apparently, in Spanish, these little guys are called niños de la tierra. I think they have such cute little faces 🥺

I love these dudes, I was super excited to see em on your IG! There’s a really silly video from a while back by Chris Fleming where he finds one of these guys in his garden and feeds him, all while narrating like the cricket is an alien visitor haha. Also I’m now wanting to look for these guys being available here in Canada hmmm.

Growing up by Yosemite we found these in the yard & under rocks all the time. We called them Jiminy Crickets. They make fantastic fishing bait. Moved down to Fresno, CA & discovered we also have camel spiders too.

Yesss Peter is an amazing human! I was so excited to hear you say his name! Busincyberspace rocks! And he's opening a "Bed Bugs and Breakfast" inn that I can't wait to visit for some bug adventures!

I love your context before the unboxing because you’re so happy to talk about this little spiders and bugs! It makes it enjoyable!!

I immediately subscribed to slightly venomous thank you! By the way you are one of the coolest KZfaq creators thank you for all of your content!!!

The first time I saw these was when we were digging skirmisher holes in southern cali for military training on the Alpha shelf, we launched them down the mountain using our entrenching tools because we hated them and found them creepy. It was also mid tarantula mating season so we saw these guys being hunted by tarantulas and scorpions, good times.

For the record, I love the “boring” talking part! I know nothing about the hobby really and enjoy videos like these for the passionate but casual info sharing, which needs the showing off of the cool things but also the talking. Like a friend telling you about their favourite thing, you didn’t care about it before but you do because they do. I’m sure a lot of viewers are the same!

We have these all over the place in my area. I’ve handled them without issue, but being smart about it is key of course. In the wild they tend to be one of the first little critters to repopulate grassland that has burned.

Wow this is a really cool animal to show on your channel---that thing is an absolute mammoth and it really did seem curious. Can't wait to see how they go for you :)

I’ve been wanting one of these! I ordered a colony of white spot assassin bugs yesterday and I’m so excited!

I live in the mountains in California, and I have found both Jerusalem crickets AND camel spiders in my home. 🙃 yes, these surprise encounters are absolutely terrifying lol.

I found one recently on my crestline property at a fairly high elevation which was interesting to me since I’ve only seen them in the foothills prior

Me and my brother have got many of these. We lived in globe Arizona when we were kids. Great time, awesome bugs. Good luck on your way

omg we call those potato bugs here in Southern California and i HATE THEMMM, maybe i can learn to appreciate them through your videos 🥺❤ thanks kat

love bugs in cyber space. bought from them many times. they are a great place, great selection, ship fast, and take great care of you and their critters.

I love those Jerusalem crickets, I used to take care of them and raise them but stopped after a move. I’d love to start up again but haven’t been able to find anyone who is selling them.

I love your videos they are so interesting and informative I love watching them whenever I get a notification I get really excited keep up the great work and have a amazing day

We want you to tell us the back story. Yes, they are so cute and so different. I loved that it went right for the carrot, so sweet.

I was lead here by the 'bugs in cyberspace' video about Jerusalem crickets. I was so excited to see this video bc I really love these little guys, as well as your content. Jerusalem cricket are actually native to the area I grew up in. When I was a kid I tried to keep one that I found. I didn't know what it was but I was never scared of it. They truly fascinate me and I was considering starting to keep arachnids but this seems like the place I want to start. I'm so grateful thanks Kat. Your videos have always inspired me.

Omg I legit screamed aloud when you unboxed the 2nd JC 🤣 it's so cute but I was not expecting it to be so big lol

So glad I found this awesome channel!!! 🖤🖤🖤🕷🕸

Jerusalem crickets are so cute! I've never met one, though I would love to. Orthopterans are among my favorite insect orders. They do live in my state (Washington), but in eastern WA whereas I'm in western WA, so they aren't quite where I live. Really hope to be able to see one eventually.

They're like if a regular feeder cricket hulked out 😂 not on my must have list, but maybe your love for them can be contagious. Slightly Venomous got a sub from me, she seems hella chill too

Enjoyed the video very much Kat. Interesting little creatures they are.

Potato bugs! I've grown up in California and these guys are everywhere. They are intimidating but I've always thought they were a little cute, too :)

Fun fact those can be found everywhere in New Mexico. I think in Arizona, California as well but I've seen them outside all the time here

Awwwww! Call the big one Diggin.. cause he was digging in in the substrate and the carrot lol

Hi Kat!! Love your videos ❣️ Love your look! Love your hair & glasses!!!!

Nifty! The first time I saw these little guys was in the 2009 supernatural horror film The Unborn; they were used to maximum effect I daresay. Immediately did a Google search to find out more about them, some called them Jerusalem Crickets, others referred to them as Potato Bugs (which seemed colloquial to me, as where I grew up we called a longitudinally striped beetle a potato bug). Thanks for the link to Slightly Venomous KZfaq channel, will check out that content while waiting for the next Tarantula Kat video!

So cool that you showed out Slightly Venomous, I love uer content. She's such an underrated creator. Also I breed roaches and they like to burrow given the opportunity too, so if you do ever really have to find these guys in a lot of soil like during a future rehousing, a little life hack I have found helpful with small burrowing insects is to very slowly and gently pour the substrate you're looking through into a kitchen strainer to let the soil fall through and keep the bug you're looking for in for you to find more easily.

Wow such curious creatures. Cool unboxing Kat.

Eeeeee so exciting!! These are one of my dream pets. They're so cute to me!

Okay the second one being so curious of it’s surroundings is adorable and has completely sold me on these little guys.

You cracked me up w the second big one lol

Oh god. I loved all bugs and creepy crawlers as a kid, Except these!!

I love that you’re slightly creeped out by these too. I’ve held a few of my tarantulas without issue. but for whatever reason, crickets make my skin crawl 😅😂

D'awww! They make me think they are the hamsters of the insect world ~ cute, busy, but can definitely pack a punch in a bite

We have nothing like that in my state (at least in my area) but they're so cute!! One thing I have noticed though, we have rainbow scarabs which are so cool looking! I researched them and according to what I read they originated in Egypt! Probably my favorite beetle so far besides the Madagascar hissing cockroach 🤗

These kind are really cool to observe lol Iv been debating getting one myself ✨ another amazing vid ✨✨

Mole crickets!! I caught one of these lil guys a couple months ago. I kept him for about a week until I decided he'd be happier outside. We have huge ones in Texas and they like to venture into houses

Absolutely love Bugs In Cyberspace! I ordered my praying mantis from him for years and they've all been awesome!

Nice video. It's an interesting comment section. In Michigan, we have "roly-poly" bugs that we also call pillbugs or potato bugs. They're the little grey ones that curl into a tight ball when picked up. Kind of neat to see that what constitutes a potato bug in one part of the country is completely different than in another part.

These look alot like the mole crickets we have here in Florida, and yes they bite! I think our mole crickets are a little cuter though.

Oh my goodness, so much stuff to say! First of all, your new glasses are adorable and I love the hat. Next, OMG a year ago I would have been creeped out by this bug that I never even knew existed. They are such little weirdos that you can't help but think they're cute! The little faces and striped butts and alien nature are just adorable. I'm so glad I watched this video and I love your content and I think you're awesome!

Weird new additions. Great video

Awesome kat they looks so cool

i love insects i used to Catch different kinds, Gotta love the creepy krawlies they all are fascinating.

Hey Kat !! Love the intro These guys are cute Bugsincyberspace is great

KAT😭 I was going to comment on your Camel Spider video that they look like Ninos de la Tierra and that they FREAK ME OUT!!! I had a really vivid nightmare as a kid involving a giant Nino de la Tierra chasing me. I can barely watch this video lol glad u love them tho! Someone has to lmfao

I didn’t expect to be as in love with these little guys as I suddenly am

i just discovered your channel and i have been binge watching all your videos. i have a green bottle blue and a baby jumper. i just ordered two jumpers from tom patterson because of your channel and i never would have found him otherwise.

Thank you this was terrific!!❤️

Oh my goodness these are completely ADORABLE 😍 Kinda look like little Jiminy Cricket 😊

Wow those remind me so much of our new zealand weta. Love your videos keep it up you have really helped me with my fears of creepy crawlys of all types.

I grew up with those things. We called them " pincher with the pincher mouths " The bit is painful....the pit bull of insects.

That was really cool thanks for sharing

Neat to see Chai's got her name carried on! Sweet Jerusalem crickets too, cool to see!

I pulled that prank on that other channel. That was very sweet of you. I have never seen one content creator do that for another.

I've found them in the garden several times in California. They do bite. Very cool.

Thx for making me see these special creatures!

Those are in my yard!!! Omg that’s so cool you got them!

I have never noticed before but you had a lisp that became extremely apparent in this video. It's adds a little something to your personality and charm. Keep being awesome TK.

Just subscribed I love this

I remember finding one of those Child of the Earth on the sidewalk at my house in New Mexico, it was the first and only time I’ve seen one and it freaked me out, it had a glossy looking head, I had no clue what it was at the time.

Never heard of a Jerusalem Cricket. Very cool!

I checked slightly venomous out! Thanks so much for recommending, I really enjoyed her channel :)

They're pretty cute! Thanks for sharing!

Potato bug! Jerusalem crickets are wild here. They are trippy. We dig them in our yard. Lol. Neat a sub adult and an adult

These guys are freaking adorable I want one now !!

Mine lives in a big tub with a bunch of substrate and isopods. I catch it out at night and I feed it veggies. It loves cucumbers and potatoes lol.

We get these over here on the west coast. Growing up my Grandpa would bring me all sorts of bugs because I loved them. He brought me a potato bug once and put it in my hand. Needless to say, it bit me, and now I’m terrified of them haha! I still think they’re cool looking though!

Oh I saw that tiktok! Totally gonna subscribe to her yt, she seemed really fun to watch

Just wait until it starts dancing its rump. The most hilarious thing 😂

I remember this so vividly. In the year 2000, one night watching the lakers in the playoffs. We ordered pizza and I went out to grab it from the delivery guy. Came back in and I remember my dad with a funny look on his face saying to hold still. I looked down and had a HUGE potato bug on the side of my shirt near my butt. Shit scarred me for life lol. I was like 8 years old and never seen one of these things.

Aww cutie a weta those are common here in New Zealand due to the thermals everywhere I had kept them as pets growing up lol. Fun fact they can actually grow wings in the ngawha (thermal aeria) in town they friken fly at you 🤣😅😭😂 but their still the cutest lol

We have those crickets here in South Africa as well... Here we call them Parktown Prawns and in some regions people even fry and eat them...

They look like ants mixed with crickets mixed with a bee or wasp or something. So crazy looking. I hate bugs but I find myself watching ur videos. Doesn't help my phobia at all but still fun to watch as long as they are no where near me lol