Superworm Syndrome?

[julianfremaint]

My chameleon has what some fellow forumers classified as "superworm syndrome". Once I fed superworms he wouldn't eat crickets. This happened a while back and I was able to get him to eat again but now he is refusing to eat crickets again. I've been waiting a couple days without feeding superworms and he is still neglecting and crickets in his cage or hand fed. Should I give in and feed him superworms? How long should I wait? Should I try a new feeder? If so which?

 

[Lazy Boy]

My chameleon has what some fellow forumers classified as "superworm syndrome". Once I fed superworms he wouldn't eat crickets. This happened a while back and I was able to get him to eat again but now he is refusing to eat crickets again. I've been waiting a couple days without feeding superworms and he is still neglecting and crickets in his cage or hand fed. Should I give in and feed him superworms? How long should I wait? Should I try a new feeder? If so which?

Don't give in. My cham loves supers but I only give him one or two 2-3 days a week. Just hold your ground and he will start eating crickets.

 

[xephyr17]

I've seen it take a week... You could also try other feeders.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/nutritional-value-insects-132092/

 

[julianfremaint]

Don't give in. My cham loves supers but I only give him one or two 2-3 days a week. Just hold your ground and he will start eating crickets.

How long? Couldn't get starve?

 

[junglefries]

Roaches, mantis, walking sticks, moths, butterflies, bumblebees (minus the stinger), phoenix worm, silkworms, hornworms, or locusts. Any will do. You need to break the cycle. It really is a health issue to correct this. Obviously, if he becomes emaciated you will have to give in. But until then, try everything else. Things that fly or are fast usually help.