Canned silkworms??

[Lizardlover1519]

So I have an 8 month old male panther chameleon who eats mainly dubia roaches and crickets...i was wanting to try silkworms as I heard they love them. My typical feeder sites do not sell silkworms however zoo med sells them in a can??
How do we feel about canned silkworms for chameleons
Here is a link to the product I was looking at: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petco...ZXHQ_9SCeB8TCZI5YPxoCF8YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Lizardlover1519]

I also gave the same question when it comes to grasshoppers, there are brands that sell "fresh feeders" I'm not not 100% sold
Here is the link to this one: https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Feeder...=1&mcid=d0591de3a6763adab52ef8c6e0b44ec1&th=1

 

[elizaann2]

I would only feed live bugs. Have you ordered from frams chams? They have silks and are a good price.

 

[MissSkittles]

Just the thought of canned silkworms I believe your chameleon feels similarly. They only like live feeders. There are lots of sites to get silkworms and other feeders from. Do check the forum sponsors. Many have silkworms available, along with other feeders. https://www.chameleonforums.com/sponsors/?tag=food While not sponsors, https://joshsfrogs.com/ and http://www.lindasgonebuggie.com/page/397479218 also have silkies.

 

[nightanole]

Im curious what a canned one looks like.

I mean ive seen dead ones that are only a few hours post mortem, they look like deflated flat tires.

 

[Beman]

Im curious what a canned one looks like.

I mean ive seen dead ones that are only a few hours post mortem, they look like deflated flat tires.

They are nasty and stink... My boss bought me a can of silkworms thinking she was doing something good. lol I opened it just to see what they looked like and thought I was gonna puke.

 

[Beman]

So I have an 8 month old male panther chameleon who eats mainly dubia roaches and crickets...i was wanting to try silkworms as I heard they love them. My typical feeder sites do not sell silkworms however zoo med sells them in a can??
How do we feel about canned silkworms for chameleons
Here is a link to the product I was looking at: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/zoo-med-can-o-silkworms-bearded-dragon-food-12-oz-3271287?store_code=2607&mr:device=m&mr:adType=pla_with_promotionlocal&cm_mmc=PSH|GGL|CCY|CCO|PM|0|kUMWcWiLY5b1EHQjK6kSR6|||0|0|||18145199970&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAqNSsBhAvEiwAn_tmxXS0FKrtgu-YmM1hd2c1vb-Dgi_U9lpGOpqZXHQ_9SCeB8TCZI5YPxoCF8YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I also gave the same question when it comes to grasshoppers, there are brands that sell "fresh feeders" I'm not not 100% sold
Here is the link to this one: https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Feeder...=1&mcid=d0591de3a6763adab52ef8c6e0b44ec1&th=1

So you only want to feed live gutloaded insects with the proper supplementation. Dead bugs do not hold the same nutritional value and you can not gutload them to ensure they are at optimal health.

 

[JacksJill]

Just the idea of opening the can and looking in makes me queasy. Big nope for chameleons.

 

[Andrew1283]

My guys don’t eat anything unless it moves. I’m guessing that’s instinct. Movement = healthy/safe to eat. Dead means take a pass. Of course if they’re hungry enough animals will eat anything.

 

[Wisto&Co]

Just the idea of opening the can and looking in makes me queasy. Big nope for chameleons.

Something about opening a can of worms

 

[GrannyK]