Is it bad to feed them only

[Chameleonguy]

Is it bad to feed my baby veiled chameleons only mealworms? i feed them crickets when i can get to the store but i like to use mealworms because they last long and for me crickets die in a couple of days

 

[AReptile]

Feeding only mealworms is bad period, they can cause impaction and are more likely to do so in younger chameleons. Crickets are MUCH better to use on a regular basis. You need variety in your diet though like silkworms, hornworms, dubia roaches, and butterworms to name a few.

 

[justjumpit621]

try breeding your own roaches. Dubia roaches are awesome! They don't climb glass, don't smell, don't make noise, and breed very well. With an undertank heater and some veggies and fruits along with some egg cartons your golden.

Also study Sandrachameleon's blogs to learn about food and gutloading: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/nutritional-information/

 

[sandrachameleon]

Is it bad to feed my baby veiled chameleons only mealworms? i feed them crickets when i can get to the store but i like to use mealworms because they last long and for me crickets die in a couple of days

Yes, this is bad. Mealworms are not nutritious, and too many mealworms can cause impaction.
Your animal needs a variety of prey - not just one or two things.

Learn how to keep crickets alive.
as well, breed or Buy appropriately sized silkworms, terrestrial isopods, moths, flies, roaches ....

Here is a link to a list of commonly used feeders, including information on how to keep/breed many of them: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/74-feeders.html

Here is a link to a list of places you can order bugs from online:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/171-where-buy-feeders-online.html

If you find you are unable to properly care for /feed your chameleons, let the forum know and we can probably help you find new homes to adopt them.