Hornworm/Panther Issue
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sandrachameleon
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that's rare.
are the hornworms possibly too big?
are the hornworms possibly too big?
kgallego
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I've tried hornworms from 0.75 inches to 3 inches, feeding to nearly full grown pather male and females. I've tried first thing in the morning. I've tried all day. I've tried forcing them into it, but eventually, after a 3 day hunger strike from both of them, I eventually gave in and gave them some meal worms.
They were looking lean and cruising every inch of the cages looking for food, yet, they had hornworms everywhere. They just weren't interested.
I even had hornworms schriveling up and dying when I threw them out.
They were looking lean and cruising every inch of the cages looking for food, yet, they had hornworms everywhere. They just weren't interested.
I even had hornworms schriveling up and dying when I threw them out.
LitldevlblueBar
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Hmmmmm
Well with my old Cham he did the same thing. Try to put the horn worms on the side of the cage on the screen. And see if that works if that doesnt work try to rub BBQ sauce on them. If they dont eat them then......ill eat em haha. But in all honesty my old cham did that and I just tried the worms on the wall trick and next thing I knew I was sitting at my computer with the cage 2 feet from me. And I heard a quick thud on the screen cage and my hand got wet from the moisture from the misters on the cage next thing I knew he ate 3 within 10 mins. Hope this helps.
Well with my old Cham he did the same thing. Try to put the horn worms on the side of the cage on the screen. And see if that works if that doesnt work try to rub BBQ sauce on them. If they dont eat them then......ill eat em haha. But in all honesty my old cham did that and I just tried the worms on the wall trick and next thing I knew I was sitting at my computer with the cage 2 feet from me. And I heard a quick thud on the screen cage and my hand got wet from the moisture from the misters on the cage next thing I knew he ate 3 within 10 mins. Hope this helps.
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
maybe the hornworms werent moving around enough for your chameleons to recognize them as potential prey.
you could try offering one by hand, irritating it so that it wiggles. Maybe that will catch the chameleons attention. After they associate the hornworms to food, you shouldnt have to hand feed anymore.
you could try offering one by hand, irritating it so that it wiggles. Maybe that will catch the chameleons attention. After they associate the hornworms to food, you shouldnt have to hand feed anymore.
VanessaS
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My Nosy Be Moe does not eat hornworms. Here is what happened last time I offered him one... He found an alternative use for it other than eating. I have to say, it does look comfortable
Haha... That's such a cute picture!
raphael14
Established Member
My Nosy Be Moe does not eat hornworms. Here is what happened last time I offered him one... He found an alternative use for it other than eating. I have to say, it does look comfortable
very nice pic,
kgallego
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Thanks for the advice Sandra. However, they are moving alot, and the Cham's are see them. They're just not interested as far as food. It's odd. I suppose that's a good sign though, if they're not interested in other food then I suppose they must be getting all the nutrients they need from their current diet.
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
I guess yours is one of those chams that has no interest in hornworms. It happens. Luckily, they're not an important feeder.
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