Grasshoppers

[Ibeverywhere]

Looked for a bit before I posted but are grasshoppers ok to feed a veiled?

 

[Adam Harrelson]

sure but catch them if you are in the US but if you live in the UK try buying them

 

[CHScrusader]

I go out side my house an find them in the weeds!! Yep!!

 

[sandrachameleon]

agreed - grasshoppers make a nice addition to a chameleon's lunch menu

 

[Ibeverywhere]

Yes I am in the US and i thought outside critters were off limits!? Confused...

 

[lysinlight87]

isn't there a particular species of grasshopper that should be avoided? i'm sure I read that somewhere

 

[melrito]

Yes I am in the US and i thought outside critters were off limits!? Confused...

I feed my chameleons wild-caught grasshoppers, katydids, and stink bugs. I do not feed them any wild-caught worms, as a lot of those are poisonous (I only feed purchased worms).

 

[sandrachameleon]

isn't there a particular species of grasshopper that should be avoided? i'm sure I read that somewhere

yes, LUBBERS are toxic

 

[sandrachameleon]

Yes I am in the US and i thought outside critters were off limits!? Confused...

you may find this blog entry, my thoughts on the subject, of interest:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/213-use-wild-caught-insects.html