Keeping vs feeding feeders

[Chamcham87]

I know for sure I am going to keep dubias and order in bulk every month. I will have a new Cham. Approximately how many will he eat per feeding? Now here's the real question. What other feeders are cheap and easy to keep because I don't think it's worth breeding for one Cham. The plan was to feed dubias and get Phoenix/ silks from local store weekly but they no longer carry. Any thoughts besides crickets?

 

[jannb]

What kind of Cham are you getting and how old? For one I recommend the value packs at Lindasgonebuggy. http://www.lindasgonebuggie.com/ You get a small variety of several different feeders for like $20. You can also email Linda and she'll make sure you get the right size if you have a young Cham that needs small feeders and she lets you substitute different feeders if what she has listed it not what you want. Silkworms, super worms and hornworm of the appropriate size are all good feeders in addition to the ones you already mentioned.

 

[Chamcham87]

Panther around 3 months. I want to be able to hold onto feeders and order them once a month.

 

[jannb]

Panther around 3 months. I want to be able to hold onto feeders and order them once a month.

Then Linda's value packs would be perfect for you. It should be enough for a month. Just email Linda and tell her you need a baby pack.

 

[Chamcham87]

How much do I allow them to eat of each worm? How many Dubai?

 

[jannb]

How much do I allow them to eat of each worm? How many Dubai?

At that age all that he wants of a variety of feeders. When that young they usually love crickets.

 

[Chamcham87]

I know bearded dragons let them eat for ten minutes. How's it work for a young Cham?

 

[jannb]

I usually give them all that they want for about three minutes leaving a couple extra for later. Make sure you feed small feeders, no wider than the space between his eyes. At that age I usually feed twice a day, once in the morning and again in the early afternoon.

You might find my blog for new keepers helpful. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html