What NOT to feed to a chameleon [VIDEO]

[Gingero]

Do you have anything to add to this list?

 

[MissSkittles]

Ladybugs...aren’t those toxic too?

 

[Gingero]

Ooooh good question! I didn't think of that one.

Found this older thread on lady bugs: https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/help-my-4month-veiled-cham-ate-ladybugs.166128/

 

[jamest0o0]

My chams eaten ladybugs before(accident), they're toxic, but I believe it's mild and not a concern if it's not a lot of them. I think there are species of ladybug that are more toxic than others as well

 

[lizcrespo93]

I would never in a million years think to feed a pinkie.

 

[Beman]

For all the newbies: Here is the forum feeder image.... It can also be found here should you want to print it out https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/images/

 

[jamest0o0]

I would disagree on feeding mice. Some species may benefit from some invertebrate prey, though it's probably not suggested for a newbie(just responding to the above poster, didn't get a chance to watch, for most I'd be on the side of sticking to inverts)

Ugh edit, meant to say vertebrate. Though I think I'd use a slightly older mouse than pinkie due to the higher vitamin content.

 

[bbyoda]

I would disagree on feeding mice. Some species may benefit from some invertebrate prey, though it's probably not suggested for a newbie(just responding to the above poster, didn't get a chance to watch, for most I'd be on the side of sticking to inverts)

Ugh edit, meant to say vertebrate. Though I think I'd use a slightly older mouse than pinkie due to the higher vitamin content.

My vet said pinkies are helpful after female chameleons lay eggs, to give back some calcium. I imagine snails might also be a good post egg laying treat?

 

[jamest0o0]

My vet said pinkies are helpful after female chameleons lay eggs, to give back some calcium. I imagine snails might also be a good post egg laying treat?

I've heard people mention that before too, the organs provide vitamins as well, so I'd imagine it would be good for a recovering female. As for snails, I think they are a healthy anytime treat!