how/what to feed a little one

[MuuXa]

Hi

I am getting soon a little veiled chameleon * about 1 month old. Could anyone give me any tips about feeding and what should I be aware of?

Thanks

 

[chameleon97]

Read Up

This is one of the best care sheets out there. Read, and follow the directions. I recommend starting with a 3mo male. Females are much harder.

http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleon.blogspot.com/

-Steve

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums! As Steve said above 1 month is just too young. The raising kitty link above is excellent. Below are a couple more link that might be helpful.

http://www.julirschameleons.com/chameleonshoppinglist.htm

https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/ryan-jarosek/119-new-arrival-bringing-home-new-chameleon.html

http://chamworld.blogspot.com/

 

[sandrachameleon]

If you are new to chameleons, and it sounds like you are, you should try to start with one that's a little older.

To answer your question: When one month old they eat very small prey such as fruit flies, pin head crickets (gutloaded and dusted with calcium), baby silkworms, etc. Things to be aware of include: they dehydrate faster than larger older chameleons, so mist around (not on /at) them several times a day. Keep the temps warm generally; a heat bulb isnt really necessary or desirable when they are that young. Still need the UVB tube.

 

[MuuXa]

thanks everyone for your advice ... much appreciated