ULTIMATE CHAMELEON FEEDER why don't we try?

[Sezny]

The genus Schistocerca makes great feeder insects for chameleons. I have stated that for years now. I have had reports and first hand experience with chameleons becoming spoiled with locusts as food. I have bred two species (Schistocerca shoshone (a green locust) and Schistocerca nitens) to CB 3rd generation. I have copyrighted care sheets for those interested or need motivation to start colonies of these two locusts species. I however have not had a colony of these going in a couple years though as a fire ravaged one of my best collecting spots. Once I replenish my brood stock I am planning to start my breeding colonies again.
Schistocerca nitens

That is awesome! I would love to have these care sheets! Can you use PM to send those?
How many young could you get from 1 female? What do you mean by "chameleons becoming spoiled with locusts as food"?

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Oh I am so sorry about your colony loss Jeremy, I knew it was one of your pride and joys <3 here's hoping you find a new collecting spot or the original spot grows back soon.

Thanks. The wild colonies have on and off years. The populations should recover in the collecting spots I go too as I make a point not to over collect. However things of this nature take time to recover.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

I actually charge for my care sheets. Mostly because of the amount of time I have put into making these insects feeders. The keepers who have gone ahead and got a package from me of these care sheets seem to be happy with them. PM me when you decide.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Darthroastcoffee]

I’ve been really looking into this also but I’m having trouble figuring out if and what I’m allowed to have. I live in New Jersey I always see a bunch of grasshoppers in the summer here.. but is there any websites or something I can get more information??? If I can figure out if it’s legal to have and breed here I will definitely try to get something started. But I have read that they get parasites that cause them to drown themselves for the parasites survival I don’t know if that’s common? or dangerous to the reptiles

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

I’ve been really looking into this also but I’m having trouble figuring out if and what I’m allowed to have. I live in New Jersey I always see a bunch of grasshoppers in the summer here.. but is there any websites or something I can get more information??? If I can figure out if it’s legal to have and breed here I will definitely try to get something started. But I have read that they get parasites that cause them to drown themselves for the parasites survival I don’t know if that’s common? or dangerous to the reptiles

There is for the most part a species of Schistocerca in every state in the lower forty eight states. Shipping these species across state lines is stickily not allowed. I for a two year period had a go at obtaining permits to ship two species of Schistocerca to Texas and Florida and was denied. However I was granted permits to ship on the state level. I have two proven care sheets for two species of Schistocerca that are native to California. PM me when you need reading material to give you a proper start at breeding whatever species you have access too.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Darthroastcoffee]

I’m very curious to what a care sheet consists of? That being said I always love to learn and that would be something worth knowing.

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

I’m very curious to what a care sheet consists of? That being said I always love to learn and that would be something worth knowing.

Buy a copy then you can learn from the pages that has started a couple proven Schistocerca breeders.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Darthroastcoffee]

How much for a complete care sheet?

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

How much for a complete care sheet?

PM on the way.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

How much for a complete care sheet?

They are $10.00 a piece.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Having a species of locust on hand in a captive colony is worth the trouble.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[JoeDigiorgio]

They are $10.00 a piece.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

Would you honestly say it’s worth the $10 even if the only species I have access to is S americana?

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Would you honestly say it’s worth the $10 even if the only species I have access to is S americana?

Just to have a year round supply of Schistocerca to feed to your reptiles is worth the price. I was selling Schistocerca males and females for $3.00 a piece and the one I had for sale did not last long. The care sheets are worth just under 4 Schistocerca adults. Plus these care sheets took forever (long before the Chameleon Forums) to research/figure, finalize and put together. To have two Schistocerca species care sheets should give you a best/more accurate idea of how to start a colony of Schistocerca americana.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[dragon950]

They are $10.00 a piece.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

I’m interested in buying a care sheet.
I sent a PM (actually started a conversation between us).
If you don’t get it can you send me a pm?....I’m new to the group and I’m still learning how it works.
Thanks.