Catalpa Worms

[nhoj6465]

I was wondering since Chameleons can eat a variety of insects are Catalpa worms safe to feed to them? I have a Catapla tree and through the summer there r thousands of them! Great way to save a lil $$ Do chameleons eat any plant or fruits? I have been researching and they say to dust insects before feeding should I do that every time I feed? And what is the dirrerance between vitamins with D3 and without D3?

 

[KYchamguy]

Hey I live in Lawrenceburg Ky and I have fed my chams catalpa worms several times... However I always let their digestive system clear out for two days before I feed them to my chams because I think that the indian cigar tree or (catalpa)) leaves are somewhat toxic. And being that these worms will only eat the leaves of that tree.. Idk how much nutrition they hold after being cleaned out. I just feed these as a snack for variety. Hope this helps! They are great catfish bait too..lol

 

[nhoj6465]

Hey I live in Lawrenceburg Ky and I have fed my chams catalpa worms several times... However I always let their digestive system clear out for two days before I feed them to my chams because I think that the indian cigar tree or (catalpa)) leaves are somewhat toxic. And being that these worms will only eat the leaves of that tree.. Idk how much nutrition they hold after being cleaned out. I just feed these as a snack for variety. Hope this helps! They are great catfish bait too..lol

LOL They r great bait! My hubby has 2 bait my hook though! I guess I will make sure they r ok before giving them as a snack. I really didn't know they were a toxic tree! Thanks 4 ur insight!!

 

[Syn]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/catalpa-catawba-worms-11056/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/catawba-worms-20037/

 

[draetish]

I have been researching and they say to dust insects before feeding should I do that every time I feed? And what is the dirrerance between vitamins with D3 and without D3?[/QUOTE]

It depends on the age of your chameleon on the supplement schedule. Can you fill out this information and post pics of your set up and cham? That would be the best way to get the info you need:

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