ONLY EATING HOPPERS NOW!

[lthrbecks]

Since stopping crickets last week, my juvenile cam is only eating grasshoppers! I've a good selection of other feeder foods wax and silkworms banana roaches and snails. He's only fussed on hoppers for whatever reason. He's had one snail, as they only arrived yesterday.

I'm very reluctant to buy crickets again, as the one or two escapees, were driving me insane through the night with their incessant chirping! If, and only if, i buy them ever again, they'll be instar 2 as they're too immature to chirp and are wingless at that age! One other thing, i rarely get him to drink for me. He doesn't lick wet leaves after misting. He's only taken water from a tiny bottle!

Any ideas? Thanks so much for any help you can give me.

Regards
Mark

 

[NashansCamos]

My chameleons have a base diet of hoppers with the occasional waxworm or veggie. Hoppers are fine if you know where to buy them. I personally think crickets drive me crazy as well. As for the drinking, I wouldnt be too worried. Mine wouldnt drink at all for a while after i bought them and they gradually got more comfortable.

 

[lthrbecks]

Thanks so much for putting my mind at rest. Much appreciated. Cheers Mark

 

[NashansCamos]

Thanks so much for putting my mind at rest. Much appreciated. Cheers Mark

Your welcome

 

[lthrbecks]

I'm Mark ?

 

[Prince of Duval]

Your welcome. Who's Mark?

He’s Mark lol

 

[Prince of Duval]

Since stopping crickets last week, my juvenile cam is only eating grasshoppers! I've a good selection of other feeder foods wax and silkworms banana roaches and snails. He's only fussed on hoppers for whatever reason. He's had one snail, as they only arrived yesterday.

I'm very reluctant to buy crickets again, as the one or two escapees, were driving me insane through the night with their incessant chirping! If, and only if, i buy them ever again, they'll be instar 2 as they're too immature to chirp and are wingless at that age! One other thing, i rarely get him to drink for me. He doesn't lick wet leaves after misting. He's only taken water from a tiny bottle!

Any ideas? Thanks so much for any help you can give me.

Regards
Mark

Banded crickets are quiet if you have access to them. It is not uncommon to not see your cham drinking. As long as his urates are white, you know he is hydrated. Setup a dripper as added insurance.

 

[NashansCamos]

He’s Mark lol

Oh lmao he didnt put a comma so I thought he was regarding me sorry lmfaooo

 

[lthrbecks]

Thanks. I think i can get banded crickets. I was just going to get immature, wingless brown crix.

 

[jacksonchamnew]

What are the hoppers. Are they a locust that is cultured? I was mowing grass the other day and saw locust.

 

[lthrbecks]

Bought from online store.