Dry Gut Loading

[JennaMarie]

Hello all!
Just picked up my new baby today, a male, blue-bar ambilobe (yet to be named)... see picture!. We've done a decent amount of research on taking care of the chameleon himself, however realized we neglected the "taking care of the food" research! Thus, I am looking for gut loading recipes. I would prefer a dry formula to prevent nasty goop getting everywhere. Don't worry though, I plan to supplement their water with oranges, applies, etc. Any recipes (ESP those with ingredients common to the home), would be welcomed.

Thanks!
Jenna

 

[NosyBeT360]

Your chameleon is such a handsome fellow!!!!

As for gutloading, if you search the user Sandrachameleon, she has tons of information and a great blog on gutloading and nutrition for your little baby.

 

[NosyBeT360]

Here is a link to her blog, just to make it easier for anyone viewing.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/

 

[Salty]

Repashy. They are a site sponsor. They make it simple. Products are well reviewed. My personal customer service experiance was plesant and helpful. I suggest going to the top right corner of your screen and clicking on view our sponsors. scroll down and find Repashy. Call them first thing in the morning.

I use their products for feeding and gutloading my crickets. also for dusting all food. I do not believe that they have anything for worms.... but for roaches and crickets they will set you up.

 

[sandrachameleon]

Hello all!
Just picked up my new baby today, a male, blue-bar ambilobe (yet to be named)... see picture!. We've done a decent amount of research on taking care of the chameleon himself, however realized we neglected the "taking care of the food" research! Thus, I am looking for gut loading recipes. I would prefer a dry formula to prevent nasty goop getting everywhere. Don't worry though, I plan to supplement their water with oranges, applies, etc. Any recipes (ESP those with ingredients common to the home), would be welcomed.

Thanks!
Jenna

https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/575-january-2012-dry-gutload-recipe.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/443-superworm-substrate-gutload-one.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/nutritional-information/

 

[JennaMarie]

Thanks everyone!

I saw basil in one of the links... would this be ok to add to my dried mix? I have some that I grew last year and dried... actually I have a TON.

Are there other herbs that would be beneficial to add to the dry mix? I do a lot of gardening...

Thanks!

 

[sandrachameleon]

Thanks everyone!

I saw basil in one of the links... would this be ok to add to my dried mix? I have some that I grew last year and dried... actually I have a TON.

Are there other herbs that would be beneficial to add to the dry mix? I do a lot of gardening...

Thanks!

Yes, basil is fine
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/517-basil-ocimum-basilicum.html

 

[tjdeerslayer37]

good looking cham. out of curiosity where did you pick him up from? looks very much like mine from the chameleon company

 

[JennaMarie]

We got him from the All Animal Expo in Wheaton, Illinois from a breeder named Thomas.