feeder questions! feedback is appreciated!

xxzmmorexx

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okay, so i have had my first chameleon for about a year. she is a jackson, and is the best investment I've made because since her i have been hooked! haha, i recently bought an adult veiled that is absolutely gorgeous! and i know the previous owner had him on a feeding rotation every other day on dubia, silk worms, crickets and i think horn worms as well. previously i have been mostly using just crickets and meal worms and occasionally other stuff, and it seems to do alright for my jackson. (she is smaller, i assume thats why) i want to continue as the previous owner did, but i have been looking around and these bugs can be EXSPENSIVE. i know keeping a chameleon isn't CHEAP, but I'm always for saving money. so i just wanted to know about getting these bugs and how to breed them and how to make it worth my while! the more feedback the better, i really want to get more knowledge and step up my game ;) haha thanks!
 
Get a dubia colony going. You can breed flies as well. They love flies. (bees too but good luck breeding them).

Grasshoppers are awesome if you can catch some.
 
i don't know too much on how to start a dubia colony, think you can give me some tips? and thanks for replying!
 
haiya, they are super simple. Get a 18 gallon tote from walmart. Get a 20 gallon under tank heater and try to keep temps in the mid 80's. Get some card board egg carton. Buy some adult dubia. Place them in the container and before you know it they will be producing for you like mad. Check out sandrachameleons blogs on gut loading. Fresh fruits and veggies keep them hydrated. They will be the best feeder investment you have ever made. :)
 
haiya, they are super simple. Get a 18 gallon tote from walmart. Get a 20 gallon under tank heater and try to keep temps in the mid 80's. Get some card board egg carton. Buy some adult dubia. Place them in the container and before you know it they will be producing for you like mad. Check out sandrachameleons blogs on gut loading. Fresh fruits and veggies keep them hydrated. They will be the best feeder investment you have ever made. :)

What Ataraxia/\said;)
 
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