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They wont reproduce in your house, unless you have some plants growing in potted soil where they can lay eggs. Even so, the nymphs probably wont survive. If the crickets were full grown, they might live a week. There are some sticky traps sold for mouse control that might catch them. I catch...

True, chameleons are really cool. However, take a look at the bearded dragons. They are easier to take care of, and much cheaper to purchase and feed. They don't mind being handled. They are a much better choice if you are just getting started with reptiles.

Look around lights at night. There should be some insects there.

Mealworms have killed some of my chameleons. Apparently the worms were not killed during the biting/feeding process. The worms chewed through the chams body. Be aware....

I have been raising superworms for several years. To get adult beetles, collect a couple dozen full grown larvae, and put them in separate containers, like pill boxes or something. The larvae will quit eating, and form a C shape. Then they will shed their skins and become pupae. Adults will...

Monarch and painted lady butterflies are easy to identify, just look at some photos. Again, monarch butterflies and larvae are toxic, birds wont even eat them. The toxin comes from milkweed plants that the larvae feed on. Chams probably would spit them out rather than swallow them.

Most species of night flying moths should be fine, but watch for some that have brightly colored hind wings- these may be a warning sign for predators. Any of the cutworm or armyworm species should be fine. I collect grasshoppers by using a sweep net, and offer those of appropriate size to my...