Feeding question

[RACEMOM]

I was able to get a fruit fly culture delivered and that seems to be going well except that when I feed them, the flies come out of the container too fast and too many fall into the cage. My question is I see them crawling on the chameleons will this hurt them?

 

[opihiman]

I was able to get a fruit fly culture delivered and that seems to be going well except that when I feed them, the flies come out of the container too fast and too many fall into the cage. My question is I see them crawling on the chameleons will this hurt them?

You can put your container of flies in the fridge for a short while to slow them down and then you can pick how many you want to feed. As far as I know the flies landing on you cham will not hurt them. but you may be feeding too many flies.

Hope that helps...

OPI

 

[jannb]

I kkep mine in the frig and only hatch out 12 or so at the time.

 

[PantherVeileD]

I usually tap the bottle. Tilt and then tap it a lil and tilt back and tap it some more so the rest falls back into the bottle.

 

[RACEMOM]

Thanks for the info, I am having a great time with them. I'm glad my son was interested and we got them. I can sit and watch them for a long time. I also hold them everyday, they don't seem to mind.

 

[opihiman]

becareful with handling your chams as this can cause unneeded stress which may ultimately affect your cham negatively in the long run.

good luck and welcome to the forum

OPI

 

[mczoo]

I usually tap the bottle. Tilt and then tap it a lil and tilt back and tap it some more so the rest falls back into the bottle.

that's my method as well. works good even when i feed 20 mantids in separate containers.

Sean

 

[RACEMOM]

Are you not allowed to handle them at all, even if they don't seem to mind or when you put your finger down they climb on quickly?

 

[Sang]

i poor my flys into a baggy, its a littlbe bit difficult at first, but once you get the hang of it...

*then again im doin like 10 dozen for my poison darts, 20 flies would be alot more difficult.