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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Poec54" data-source="post: 38788" data-attributes="member: 3524">+1.   Why use water crystals for spiders of feeders?  For tiny 1/4" slings I lay some long fiber sphagnum on the substrate, and mist it occasionally.  I give slings that are 1/2" a small plastic water bowl (lid form a 16 oz water bottle).  None have ever drown.  When my spiders are moved up to 6 qt shoebox size cages (Sterlite brand with purple locking latches) they get 1 oz soufflé cups, bought by the sleeve from restaurant supply stores.  When upgraded to larger cages (Sterlite 15 qt and 27 qt) I use 3 oz soufflé cups.  I'm a big fan of cheap disposable water bowls; I throw them out when they're fouled, which is a regular occurrence.  That way I'm not constantly scrubbing water bowls and don't have to worry about bacteria build up. The best way to keep crickets is warm and dry in a large plastic storage box with no substrate, with a few egg crates inside.  When you feed them vegetables such as romaine lettuce, carrots, and potatoes, there's sufficient water content, so no additional water is needed.</blockquote>