slugs and things

[PukaKeha]

I was just wondering if chameleons will eat slugs or snails. I dont really thinkthey would but we were gathering things today and my gf asked and I didnt want to sound like a jerk and say no if they can.

 

[Jordan]

Yes, I would think a good sized veiled could eat a snail and dissolve the shell. The shell would probably be very benificail in terms of calcium. I think the real problem here is the bacteria or possible bacteria content of such animals. We do at times serve raw snails where I work but we do remove the entrails before hand serving only the white part. I would think that you could find lower risk feeders then snails and slugs. I would not recommend trying them due to the risk of possible problems.

 

[kinyonga]

There's also the possibility of picking up parasites from them if they are WC.