Food and Treats?

[bridgetnshane]

What all do chams eat? like fruits,vegies esc.. I just feed weebo crickets for now because he doesn't like mealworms! I wanna try something new for him to try. oh and do they have treats if so what are those and where do I purchase?

 

[rpritch]

I just fed my veiled his first hornworm...omg, he LOVED it. I hear that they are very fatty, so they should only be fed as a treat (much like wax worms). However, because they are so juicy, they are great to avoid dehydration.

 

[Decadancin]

Silk worms can also be a "treat" but you can use small pieces of strawberry for a veiled, and even some greens like kale, lettuce, etc. Rather than mealworms you should try superworms. they are a bit better for them.

 

[bridgetnshane]

 

[bridgetnshane]

I'll have to get him some of those thank ya!

 

[Decadancin]

Some of the site sponsors have feeders. Great place to find stuff.

 

[bridgetnshane]

Can I refrigerate any worms? or foods? if so what ones?

 

[Decadancin]

You would be better off putting them in a cooler with some ice packs on the other side of the space. I have had little success with feeders in the fridge, but others have done so.

 

[HerbertHancock]

What all do chams eat? like fruits,vegies esc.. I just feed weebo crickets for now because he doesn't like mealworms! I wanna try something new for him to try. oh and do they have treats if so what are those and where do I purchase?

My Cham LOVES Superworms and they seem like they last forever. I just keep them in a drawer, I don't think they are ones that are recommended to be kept in the fridge.

 

[JoCarp]

Can I refrigerate any worms? or foods? if so what ones?

I order blue bottle fly pupae from a site sponsor and put them in the fridge so it slows down how fast they come out of their shell/cocoon. My Merlin LOVES flies though and they are a fun treat that he enjoys chasing around and I enjoy watching him do so too.

 

[mvad]

Variety will help keep your chameleon healthy and happy.

Good info here: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/

 

[bridgetnshane]

Thanks.. Hmm wheres the best site to buy combo packs with different worms n goodies.exc.

 

[JGuinan007]

Contact Us this place is pretty good

 

[bridgetnshane]

can I feed him a piece of pineapple?

 

[JGuinan007]

I don't think he will eat it bu I don't see why not

 

[firehawk0285]

Try dubias. Every reptile I've owned has loved them. Discountdubias.com has them pretty cheap