Quote Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr View Post
I can honestly say that ball pythons have no benefits from crickets. These snakes eat a rodent based diet and I have never heard of a ball python eating crickets. So, no, I do not think your snake would get any benefit from this theory whatsoever.
Agreed 10,000% and not just because it's a super moderator opinion.

I've seen MANY people try to pass this off at pet stores Because crickets bring them in a better profit. (Most of the time) I overhead someone buying a 4 ft RTB being told to feed it 10-20 crickets EVERY OTHER day... that blew my mind. I pulled the person off to the side and corrected it. But the truth still stands. They. Should never eat crickets. It might make them.more active, but I just can't see it.

I know we're all have our own opinions and maybe someone who agrees will join in. But regardless, I'd stray clear myself.