When can I introduce new food to my veiled?

[thejewgo]

I am unsure the age of my veiled chameleon but I got him at the beginning of March I'll attach pictures of when I got him and now, but I feed him crickets for now, but wanna know when I should introduce horn worms, silk worms, calcium worms etc or anything else I can feed reptar

First two pics are from when I first got him and last two are from yesterday

 

[camimom]

You can feed him new bugs whenever. So long as they are the right size, it's all good.

 

[thejewgo]

Alright sweet, any estimates on his age? Lol

 

[jannb]

Congrats on your new baby. He is adorable! Camimom is correct. A good variety of appropriate size feeders is a must to keep your little man healthy. My guess would be he's 2 to 3 months old. My blog for new keepers is attached below.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

More great info: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/chameleons/

 

[Kaianuanu]

As said, as long as the feeders are nutritious and appropriately sized, it would be fine to feed him whatever. My little guy goes nuts for Black Soldoer Flies, the adult form of Phoenix/repti/calci worms.

 

[sandrachameleon]

agree with all the above - variety from day one is the way to go.

you could consider offering: small butterworms, small silkworms, pheonix worms (black soldier fly maggots), baby superworms (in moderation), terrestrial isopods (captive bred), cockroach nymphs (captive bred), small termites, small indian walking stick bugs....

 

[thejewgo]

i got waxworms...are these good? the local store is out of butterworms until next week or so

 

[thejewgo]

how do i feed him waxworms? i put a few near him and he didnt budge

 

[sandrachameleon]

waxworms are not a very good feeder prey option, as they are high in fat. once you've used up what you bought, dont buy more for awhile. Butterworms are better, so its good that your local store will be able to get those in future.

But as with all larva foods, you can place on a vine or branch or in a bowl. The waxworms should be somewhat lively, moving, and able to cling onto branches for awhile.

As your chameleon hasnt had much for prey choices to date, it may take a bit before he realizes the waxworms are food. You could put a waxworm or two in a bowl with his crickets, to help with association.

 

[thejewgo]

Alright cool thanks for the info I knew one of the worms they could eat was high in fat I jus couldn't remember which one