He just ate a wasp!!!!!

[Cainschams]

Hows it going everyone. OK I was out side watering the troop and I look over to my Oldest male panther and he straight up snagged a wasp. I have never seen him shoot his toungue this far either it was a hell of a shot. Anyway I walked over to check him out as he was gobbling away. I didnt see any sign that he was stung and I am sure this is not the first time for him or my female. They are both in wide pvc screened cages and they are outside as long as weather permits even to sleep. Besides stinging are wasps bad, I have read you can feed bees and such. Like I said I am sure this isnt the first time they have eaten one or any other types of wild insects. I am not worried about pesticides because I live out in the country. Do you guys think I should use a smaller screen cage and be worried about this. Personally I dont think I am too worried but I would like some opinions. Thanks

 

[spatulars]

Wasps are one of the chameleons' natural food sources I believe, perhaps not of the american variety though. But yeah, their tongues shoot and grab faster than a wasp can react by stinging. I wouldn't worry.

 

[Cainschams]

I would think they ate stinging bugs in the wild also and I kinda thought the same about the wasp just doesnt know what is happening before its too late. I had my guys out all last year and I am sure they got some then too. Thanks for the reply

 

[bucky]

Same thing happened to me! But it didnt seem to do anything to Louie, but id watch him and see how he is doing. Make sure he drinks,mist him a little bit more,just help to get things down the drain This is what i did with Louie.

 

[Cainschams]

They definatly get plenty of water when they are outside. He is more brave than me. I can let snakes crawl all over me but insects with 8 legs and ones that fly and sting creeeeeeeeep me out!!!

I sent you a pm bucky.