Won't eat thawed out pinkys
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Lathis
Chameleon Enthusiast
One, most chameleons won't eat anything dead, even if you wiggle it.
Two, pinkies (baby mice) and other vertebrates provide a very high amount of protein for a feeder. Generally, feeding pinkies is not recommended - too much protein in a chameleon's diet can cause health problems like damage to internal organs and gout. In nature, a chameleon may eat the occasional vertebrate, but they are primarily insectivores. There are lots of discussions on this here in the Forum.
Stick to a variety of insects and include some greens and small bits of fruit and veggies. Your Veiled will be much healthier for it.
A few references you may find useful:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/chameleons/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/
Two, pinkies (baby mice) and other vertebrates provide a very high amount of protein for a feeder. Generally, feeding pinkies is not recommended - too much protein in a chameleon's diet can cause health problems like damage to internal organs and gout. In nature, a chameleon may eat the occasional vertebrate, but they are primarily insectivores. There are lots of discussions on this here in the Forum.
Stick to a variety of insects and include some greens and small bits of fruit and veggies. Your Veiled will be much healthier for it.
A few references you may find useful:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/chameleons/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/
PattyCake
Member
Live food is the only food most chameleons will eat and pinkies in general have too much protein and fat for a chameleon. Take a look at this; it should help https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/
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