Wild feeders?

[SunnyBaby]

Hello
Is it possible to feed chameleons wild bugs if you know the area does not have pesticideds and you gutload them for a while first? I don't tend to try this anytime soon but just curious if its something that's posible of doing....

 

[camaleonte82]

it is. we do it
here is something that might help

http://www.harpymusic.com/wildinsects.htm#5__bees_wasps_spiders_and_ants_are

 

[sandrachameleon]

Hello
Is it possible to feed chameleons wild bugs if you know the area does not have pesticideds and you gutload them for a while first? I don't tend to try this anytime soon but just curious if its something that's posible of doing....

yes, if you also know the type of bug you're using is safe to eat, and if you are willing to accept possibility of parasites.

I use a fair number of wc prey in the summer - termites, moths, painted lady, cabbage white, leaf rollers, grasshoppers...

You might find this blog entry (and the links within it) of interest:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/213-use-wild-caught-insects.html

 

[SunnyBaby]

Huh great info guys. Thank you. I don't plan to do it anytime soon but good to know if I ever change my mind its possible