Caterpillars? My baby needs them.

[britteny123]

Does anyone know where to order caterpillars from? My Cham TD is constipated. Another chameleon owner said to feed him caterpillars however I live in BFE and no where around here sells them. I just want my poor baby to feel better as soon as possible. Thank you for any information!

 

[carol5208]

you mean worms, like silkworms or hornworms? You can order them at Mulberry farms or Coastal silkworms.

 

[britteny123]

Which are best for constipation? Do you know?

 

[okiroo]

hornworms are good for that.

 

[carol5208]

Which are best for constipation? Do you know?

have you filled out the ask for help form? How long has it been since your chameleon has pooped?

 

[britteny123]

no but idk how long it has been. not long ago it was regular and i went away over night last night and when i came home today there was this large lump of something that smelled like poop but did not look like poop in the bottom of his cage. where is the ask help form?

 

[carol5208]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/how-ask-help-66/

 

[britteny123]

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - Veiled, about 2 months, i have had him for about 3 weeks
Handling - close to everyday
Feeding - crickets, mealworms occasionally way worms. every day. when i see he is low i fill his bowl. i use a calcium powder twice a week and i feel by crickets a variety of fruits and veggies.
Supplements - zoo med twice a week
Watering - drip system. i mist 2-4 times a day for a few mins. i see him drink occasionally
Fecal Description - white yellow brown. recently hard and a big brown pile. never been tested for parasites.
History - the pet store that had him did not know much about him.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - glass and screen. 12x 24x 12
Lighting - repti sun 10.0 and a day blue bulb. on around 8 am off around 8 pm.
Temperature - approx. 79 degrees. 70 degrees. in cage thermostat.
Humidity - 60-80% by water evaporation and misting the cage. in cage thermostat.
Plants - artificial
Placement - recently moved from the basement to the living room. by a vent but it does not affect the temp. middle of the room, off the floor.
Location - mid west usa

Current Problem - very fat looking and lethargic. was told it was constipation.

 

[carol5208]

can you post a pic? And who told you it was constipation? Confused on your supplements...?? The calcium you are using twice a week, is that with or without d3? What Zoomed supplement are you using also? Get rid of the blue bulb and switch out to an ordinary housebulb like a 40 watt or maybe even a 20 watt. Next get a Reptisun 5.0. The 10.0 may be too instense for a cage that small.