dragonflies

[Doug7025]

Are dragonflies safe for chameleons? If so, do I just let them loose in the cage?

 

[SS4Luck]

Dragon flies bite, so they should probably be watched carefully. AS far as toxic or no i have no idea

 

[Eyal]

dragonflies can bite humans so... But the bite is not venomous!, theiy got no poison.

 

[Doug7025]

Then I'm going to say no to the dragonflies...not worth the risk...I'll just let them go. (I guess I should have asked before I spent two hours running around like an escapee from the asylum trying to catch the damn things.)

 

[Montium]

Then I'm going to say no to the dragonflies...not worth the risk...I'll just let them go. (I guess I should have asked before I spent two hours running around like an escapee from the asylum trying to catch the damn things.)

LOL well at least the exercise was worth it lol

 

[Carlton]

I wouldn't use dragonflies. Some insects with irridescent scales or eyes (like horseflies) can apparently be toxic or at least nasty tasting.


You aren't an official cham keeper until you've been spotted chasing down field plankton

 

[Doug7025]

Thanks for the reply-is there a site(with the insect pictures) that says what is ok and what isn't?

 

[jannb]

You run the risk of parasites with any wild insect.

 

[Lizardlover]

My chams love dragonflies and have been eating them since Ive had them.

 

[chameleon97]

Dragonflies are a wonderfull feeder, parasite issues aside, so its totally up to you.

 

[CHAMaDdIcT]

Then I'm going to say no to the dragonflies...not worth the risk...I'll just let them go. (I guess I should have asked before I spent two hours running around like an escapee from the asylum trying to catch the damn things.)

haha thats hilarious!

 

[Doug7025]

Yeah, I thought the neighbor was gonna call the people in the white coats and the BIG butterfly net. I still don't think I'll risk the wild-caught creatures though.