Superworms

[BocaJan]

There is a lot of talk about superworms and how great they are for chamis, so when I went to my reptile store Friday, I purchased some (10 cents each!). Anyway, I only got 10 since I didn't know if Arnie would eat them. I gave him 3 this morning. I walked away for a few minutes (he is very private about his eating) and when I returned they were all gone! I put two more in his dish and within a few minutes they were gone also. I guess I can say he likes them.

So, my question is, how many should I feed him and is 10 cents each the price for these? Crickets are cheaper and easier to gutload and dust. Do I have to do the same for superworms?

Can I feed my 2 month and 3 month old babies superworms too?

I have no interest in raising worms....ackkkkkk

 

[Dean Pulcini]

Superworms are addictive and your cham might stop eating everything else and they are on the fatty side. The best feeder are roaches but most people cant deal with them. I don't recommend them as a staple feeder chameleons need variety even I get sick of cheeseburgers.

 

[BocaJan]

Good advice. I will only give him a few a week as a treat. I'll stick with the crickets and try some fruits and veggies in his feeding bowl on the days he gets the super worms. hehehehe