Reluctant feeder.

[sbristow]

I purchased a male Panther last week and wrote about his reluctance to feed. I put this down to a change of environment which as we all know affects Chameleons differently.
Over the last week I have offered a varied selection to Inc all types of cricket & various sizes of locust. The only food type he has taken is wax worms and I don't want him to become to fond of these due to the high body fat content.
He lives in an arboreal viv. Sizes at 48"x24"x24" with a 30 degree day temp and 22 degree night temp. He's not the first Panther but certainly the most selective. Size / weight ratio is perfect for a 1 year old so he's not malnourished.

Any suggestions more than welcome.

 

[sbristow]

I purchased a male Panther last week and wrote about his reluctance to feed. I put this down to a change of environment which as we all know affects Chameleons differently.
Over the last week I have offered a varied selection to Inc all types of cricket & various sizes of locust. The only food type he has taken is wax worms and I don't want him to become to fond of these due to the high body fat content.
He lives in an arboreal viv. Sizes at 48"x24"x24" with a 30 degree day temp and 22 degree night temp. He's not the first Panther but certainly the most selective. Size / weight ratio is perfect for a 1 year old so he's not malnourished.

Any suggestions more than welcome.

Following on from this post (About 20mins or so) I was present when he ate an adult locust. Far from being selective he does eat but isn't greedy.

 

[DavidBuchan]

The older they are, the longer to settle in.....he sounds like he'll be fine, but you are right about the waxies - I would advise not to feed any more until he's eating well..........my only advice would be to do what you're doing, offer staples (crickets and locusts) until he's being good.........if it takes 2 weeks then get concerned and invest in calciworms?..............