Another worm?

[skully23]

I have been getting phoenix worms for Charlie. I have started to run low and I am going to order more. I seen some others I was interested in and wondered if they were okay to feed as well.

Wax worms?

Superworms?

Which is better? Should I stick to phoenix worms or buy some of those too?

 

[tkilgour]

They are okay in moderation. I prefer superworms, but they are high in fat and chams. will reject other food if they are fed supers too often. I feed a couple supers to each cham. every week, they love them. Silkworms, hornworms, butterworms, B. dubias, B. lateralis, crickets, etc. are all great feeder choices.

 

[skully23]

so I should stick to just phoenix worms and crickets until he is older?
(around 4 months old now)

 

[pssh]

You should try superworms, silkworms, small hornworms, butter worms, many types of roaches.

 

[skully23]

I'm working on getting the dubias but for now I will try different worms.

 

[tkilgour]

If you like worms, then try out some silkworms, butterworms, or hornworms. My chameleons love them, butterworms are their favorites. Plus butterworms are typically smaller. Your guy is a youngster so if you get silk/hornworms ask for small ones, they get large.

 

[skully23]

the sites I have looked at don't sell many for a great price. One site was 50 butter worms for like 10 dollars. I want a better deal before I buy those

 

[tkilgour]

I agree with you on that one, always smart to search for cheaper prices. Butterworms are pricy....I heard a member here named Nick Barta has butterworms for a good price so you may want to check with him if/when you decide to get them.

 

[Zen Reptiles]

Butter worms and silk worms would be the best options.

I find they like butterworms more, and butterworms aren't as sensitive as the silkworms. I always have half the silkies die off before I get them all fed out.

 

[skully23]

I e-mailed nick. see what prices he can give me. I will try for butterworms but still get phoenix

 

[sandrachameleon]

pheonix worms (soldier fly maggots) wont be much good for long. Chameleons out grow them.

Butterworms, silkworms, roaches, stick insects, .... plenty of other feeder options to choose from