are there any alternative foods for chameleons?

[chameleon_lover_nj]

my chameleon has not been liking the crickets i am providing no matter how i feed it to her. i understand mealworms are NOT an everyday food but unfortunately its the only thing she'll eat right now (besides leaves). are there any other things i can give to my chameleon instead of crickets?

 

[MissSkittles]

Oh yeah! There are several great feeders. Adding a couple of graphics below. It’s important to keep whatever feeder you use as healthy as possible with a varied diet of fresh produce so that they will be more nutritious for your chameleon.
One of the causes of picky eaters is parasites. If your girl hasn’t yet been checked, I’d definitely advise that. Even if she was checked before and was clear, she can get parasites after. Crickets are a common source of transmission of parasites, especially when bought from pet stores. Many buggy vendors sell variety packs, which are fantastic. Check some of the sponsors, like Rainbow Mealworm, the Critter Depot and Dubia Roaches. https://www.chameleonforums.com/sponsors/?tag=food Fram’s Cham’s also sells silkworms. For grasshoppers, there are only two sources that I know of - https://dragonhoppers.com/ and Khai Phan on FaceBook.

 

[chameleon_lover_nj]

how do i get her checked for parasites?

 

[MissSkittles]

You’ll have to take her for a veterinary wellness visit and take a fresh fecal for them to test. Same as is done for cats and dogs.