Best food for fattening up a chameleon?

[croastbeast]

Being very fluent with reptiles, I've adopted a male veiled chameleon that was unsuitable houses and had some past health issues, including some mbd issues. I've got him in a proper enclosure with good UVB lighting and a good dirt. But... For his size (I'm guessing he's about a year), he seems thin and wiry. What's the best fattening foods I can give him? I feed him crickets, super worms, and waxworns now. He's a bit shy, so I never really see him eat, but I catch him targeting the food bowl and the prey items are gone. Any ideas?

 

[Djturna4thakidz]

Welcome!

First off, you should get rid of the dirt. It will only cause problems. It is recommended to go with a bare bottom. Can you post pictures of your cage and chameleon?

Butter worms and hornworms are good for adding a little weight but your best bet is offering a wide variety of well gutloaded feeders.

 

[croastbeast]

Ha! Dirt was my dumb phone autocorrecting for "light".

I forgot roads I have a Dubia colony en route. I gutless everything and dust, but I'm not sure how long the dust lasts being he's a shy eater

 

[Djturna4thakidz]

Ok cool. Post some pictures if you get a chance.

 

[croastbeast]

Yep. I will tonight when I get home.

 

[croastbeast]