What size feeders?

[Rosie42892]

I will soon be recieving a 4-5 month (Born Dec 09) old ambilobe panther chameleon. The only feeder I can find locally are crickets, so I am looking to purchase silkworms, hornworms, and butterworms over the internet. I would like to be able to order them so they will be here when he arrives. What size cricket and worms should I start with? Thankyou!

 

[yoza717]

It depends on the size of your chameleon, since they very in size. I have two, 3 month olds. The larger one can eat 1/2 size crickets easily and the smaller one is will only eat 1/4 size.

 

[boj3434]

I would say the petstores definition of medium should be fine for the next couple of months. Just make sure to gutload them well. For the silkies id would get small or small medium mix so some can grow

 

[gegeland]

If you just have to guess for the first order, I would say small would be better than big. If you buy crickets too large, your chameleon may find them intimidating; whereas, if you buy smaller crickets, he will just have to eat more.