MadiiMcMB
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My name is Madii and I am very new to the whole chameleon world. I have done a bunch of research and still am confused about food! It is preferred I do not use crickets or roaches (my veiled is inside my house and my mom would not approve of crickets or roaches accidentally escaping), but anything else would be acceptable. He is only four months old, and I was told superworms would be much too large for my li'l guy, and not to mention dangerous as they can chew through the stomach of the cham... I'm tearing my hair out trying to understand what is best for him, and do I need to feed him a variety all at once, or just switch it up once in a while? And do they eat veggies and fruits, too, or just through the insects? Milton is eating mealworms (which I seriously just found out were fattening) and I have only had him for about a week. I want him to be healthy, not fat... I'm a little upset at myself for not understanding food options and gutloading instructions, however, I feel that every source I had went to was inadequate and did not answer my questions fully.
I am also concerned about his water drinking--I don't see him drink though I spray his habitat down nicely twice or three times daily and have a dripper twice a day for about ten minutes... His skin looks dry but his eyes look nice and round yet.
Am I over thinking things or is these legit concerns? :'(
I am also concerned about his water drinking--I don't see him drink though I spray his habitat down nicely twice or three times daily and have a dripper twice a day for about ten minutes... His skin looks dry but his eyes look nice and round yet.
Am I over thinking things or is these legit concerns? :'(