He will only eat superworms

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

and mine has eaten dead ones before, when he would hand feed i would twist the leg and he thinks it alive

 

[KatiLemons]

He started eatting crickets again today and i put some multi vitamins and calcium on 2.

Do you have a regular supplement schedule? If so what is it and what supplements do you use?

 

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

I just said a few posts ago.. cal with d3 and multi once or twice a month and without d3 everyother day or so

 

[ShortStack]

Dead crickets have no nutritional value. Also once dead, crickets develope a type of enzyme that people believe to be toxic. Hence the reason you remove dead crickets from the cricket keeper.

Here's an idea, instead of coming up with some sort of comeback - why don't you just take the very good advice everyone is tryin to give you.

 

[millerman6401]

im still confused why they are getting out?

 

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

The lights messed up the top of the cage

 

[millerman6401]

then why dont u fix it and get the crix problem solved. if it was from heat i would make sure its not burnning your cham

 

[ShortStack]

then why dont u fix it and get the crix problem solved. if it was from heat i would make sure its not burnning your cham

I'm still hoping he realizes he needs to gutload LIVE crickets...

 

[millerman6401]

I'm still hoping he realizes he needs to gutload LIVE crickets...

you never know... i had someone post that he ("didnt gutload his crix cuz they come like that at the store" ) yesterday

 

[ShortStack]

^^ pretty sure it's this guy...

 

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

Ive only fed my chameleon dead crickets a few times when i am out and cant get more. The dead crickets were dead for no more than 12 hours. The cage wasnt messed up from the heat, just the lights sitting on top of it. i feed my crickets leftovers from my garden and vegetables/fruits leftover from meals. right now they have some blackberries and some banana.

 

[ShortStack]

Once again, you come back with more explanations..

Bottom line, do not fees dead crickets to your chameleon. And you need to gutload them properly..

You should use more nutritional items.

 

[ShortStack]

I am tryin to find you the link now for that list of gutloads..

 

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

Ok. I usually use mangos, melons, snap peas, bananas or apples

 

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

blackberries is on the list too btw, as an "occasional"

 

[ShortStack]

Good list. Use some collard greens, green peppers, and squash as well.

All we want here are healthy chameleons .

 

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

I want to find him a preying mantis hahaha he would have fun with that

 

[ShortStack]

they love those too! You can always order them Online !

 

[HerbsForMyChameleon]

I ordered some super worms for him about a week ago, he should like those

 

[ShortStack]

He will only continue to eat super worms if you keep offering them.

Offer other food. They will get hard headed sometimes and go on food strikes - but will eat when they get hungry enough