feeding

[jdfan199]

i have a 3 month old veiled cham. how many crickets should he eat in a feeding? i just want to make sure hes eating enough.

 

[seanUTD]

As many as he can eat... That young, they are growing like weeds and usually most people will just feed until they don't want any more

 

[jdfan199]

alright that sounds good thanks

 

[mbondy]

I will say some people limit their food for babies and some don't, some stay around 15-20 crickets (assuming they are size appropriate) and others feed as many as they want.

The reason to not feed them as much as they possibly can is they grow slower and have the chance to develop at a slower rate. Everyone does things different so it's really up to you. Just make sure he eats!

 

[seanUTD]

I will say some people limit their food for babies and some don't, some stay around 15-20 crickets (assuming they are size appropriate) and others feed as many as they want.

The reason to not feed them as much as they possibly can is they grow slower and have the chance to develop at a slower rate. Everyone does things different so it's really up to you. Just make sure he eats!

Why would they grow slower if they are fed more? Honest question if I'm missing something haha...

 

[sandrachameleon]

They grow slower (one might say at a more natural rate) if feeding restricted.

I give babies as much as they can eat within about 5 minutes, 2-3 times per day. Towards month 6 I restrict food a bit more.

 

[seanUTD]

They grow slower (one might say at a more natural rate) if feeding restricted.

I give babies as much as they can eat within about 5 minutes, 2-3 times per day. Towards month 6 I restrict food a bit more.

That's what I thought I was confused haha...

EDIT: I think it's the way he worded it
That got me...

 

[mbondy]

That's what I thought I was confused haha...

EDIT: I think it's the way he worded it
That got me...

Sorry, I meant what Sandra had said.
And I'm a SHE Sean!