how often does a cham shed?
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Tygerr
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Young chameleons shed roughly every four weeks, but they gradually shed less frequently as they get older. Also, adult chameleons tend to shed in patches rather than one complete shed each time.
I have noticed that my chams eat a bit less when they are shedding, but they don't go off their food completely, and it usually doesn't last for more than a day or two.
Check out this article for hints on how to rear maggots and flies: http://www.adcham.com/html/insects/insects-fly-rearing.html
Incidentally, Phoenix Worms (which are commonly sold as chameleon feeder insects) are actually the maggots of the Soldier Fly.
I have noticed that my chams eat a bit less when they are shedding, but they don't go off their food completely, and it usually doesn't last for more than a day or two.
Yes, you can feed your cham maggots, but like any feeder insect, it depends where you got the maggots from. If you've been breeding the maggots yourself, then there shouldn't be any problem. But if you've just come across the maggots in the wild, then there is a good chance that they will have been exposed to parasites, which could then infect your cham.
Check out this article for hints on how to rear maggots and flies: http://www.adcham.com/html/insects/insects-fly-rearing.html
Incidentally, Phoenix Worms (which are commonly sold as chameleon feeder insects) are actually the maggots of the Soldier Fly.
