Trying to get him on Dubai roaches

[pepesocute81]

Recently I decided to switch my chameleon from crickets to roaches because he was over the roaches. I tried them dusted but he didn’t try to eat them. It’s kind of odd because he used to be on roaches before crickets. Please let me know if you have any tips.

 

[LizardLurkin]

I've had some luck with putting extras in the feeder cup so there's more movement going on. Dubias kind of like to huddle in a corner and stand still, but if it's crowded there's more visual interest going on that may entice him and remind him of the good times he had with them? Probably worth checking the suggestions in Neptune's video!

 

[Gloriawood]

Like already mentioned, movement can be enticing. My guy won’t eat them unless they are moving. They can also be picky eaters and will throw a fit and go on a hunger strike. I see it on here all the time. You just have to keep offering them. Is he full grown?

 

[jamest0o0]

Switch from Dubia to discoid or something else a little more active. “Starve”(not actually) your Cham a bit. They can go weeks being choosy eaters. Don’t be afraid to let an adult go awhile. Just keep offering them until he takes them.

 

[JacksJill]

Feeder runs with a screen back get the roaches climbing up where they attract more attention. I also hand feed dubia by flipping them on their back in a spoon. They wave their legs a lot trying to flip over and that kind of motion draws a chameleon. It's how I start all my babies on dubia. Using tongs is too risky because you never want an accidental tug-o-war with their tongue.

spoon feeding

Feeder runs attached to the screen (Shooting Gallery Feeder runs) they had dubia in them but my girls like to eat.

 

[pepesocute81]

If I gave him greens while waiting for him to eat the roaches is that fine, or should I just plainly give him nothing? It’s odd how he clears big bowls of greens but still is pick about roaches.

 

[JacksJill]

I will let the veiled owners confirm this but I don't believe feeding greens directly is recommended for veiled. I know they like to munch plants but the jury is out on if they get any food value from greens or just moisture. You do need to be careful what greens they get as some plants like spinach bind calcium and others are high in goitrogens.