Silkworm and Phoenix Worm Question

[Porky1961]

I just oredered Phoenix Worms and A Silkworm pod from Coastal for my adult veiled chameleon. My hopes are to get away from dealing with crickets as a feeder. I have been told that the Phoenix should not be fed as his only diet because all that they provide is calcium. I was wondering if while I am experimenting with these different foods, If he is eating the Phoenix, do I need to dust the crickets and silkworms with calcium.

Thanks MARK B.

 

[wst0209a]

I don't have experience with phoenix worms but have read many articles about them. Phoenix worms are also a problem because sometimes the chameleon will not fully digest them. That means the chameleon didn't absorb all of the nutrients. From what I have read phoenix worms should only be a treat and to maybe better your chances of them being digested you can prick them with a pin before feeding. I would recommend still dusting the crickets with supplements. You shouldn't have to dust the silkworms as long as you are dusting crickets. Silkworms are a great staple feeder on the other hand and are very helpful in hydrating your chameleon. They are very easy to take care of as well. If you do a search on phoenix worms you will come up with many threads about other's experiences. Good luck getting away from crickets. Have you ever thought about dubia roaches?

 

[JoshCrane1]

im trying to get away from crickets too, been trying silkworms for a few days,thinking about planting me a mulberry tree for my silkworms, and gettin superworms as an alternative. good luck i hate crickets too.

 

[Sporkthedork]

I did the exact thing for my female panther. The silk worms are great, she loves them. The phoenix worms are a little to small (good thing I only got the smallest container) in my opinion. Good luck with them.