🪳🐛 Buy the bugs seen in this video here: joshsfrogs.com/a/neptunethechameleon/list/bugs

I rescued my chameleon from the wild. I live in Malta but I’m English and found her on a roof where I was working being cornered by 2 cats that were attacking her. So I picked her up went to release her in a field with lot’s of trees as me and my son went to put her in a tree we were amazed as she kept coming back to us...I mean she kept coming towards us. So I did some research with your help got an enclosure and 5 months on she is a happy member of our family. She’s a common but not to us she is special. She loves being hand fed crickets and mealworms Thanks for all your videos it’s been very helpful.

I really wished you included "smell" as a category, would have been helpful for first time keepers with small apartments! Great video anyway

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Davide Iversen Oooh good idea! Sounds like another video idea 😏

@thereptiledude7247

4 жыл бұрын

None will smell if kept correctly. You can breed crickets using vermiculite as bedding and that will erase the smell. I breed Dubia Roaches, Mealworms, Waxworms, Crickets, and Superworms in my room and I live in a single wide trailer. Dubia Roaches are amazing because they have a slow metabolism therefore your gut load lasts several days. Crickets, mealworms, and superworms are a lot faster. So you have to pretty much gutlod them the night prior to feeding and feed them off the next day.

@coldbloodedimagination8259

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my Instagram for more panther chameleons @ coldbloodedimagination I also breed panther chameleons

@NickiSchmicki

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah black soldier fly larvae stink pretty bad! I had to give them a "bath" it got so bad. And when I let kiwis sit too long in the gut leader cup, I had to give my dubias a bath lol. User error for sure on that one 🤢

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

Ended up making that video! Figured I’d most the link here for anyone interested in watching: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGaHyq2gnLeWg5c.html

What I hear: as far as Costco... What you say: as far as cost goes 😂

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 whoops

My chameleon diet is 60% flies 30% crickets and 10% locusts and it's the healthiest and best diet, my chameleon is 7 years old and still going strong 😃

@user-or7hx5xg1r

6 ай бұрын

What flies

Thank you for posting these videos. They are very informative and I have used them as guidance for my cham’s husbandry. Very helpful!!

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

This video is really so helpful, especially to first time owners, gives them some other ideas so they don’t just jump to crickets 😂😉 but I had no idea it was common for chams to have allergic reactions to butter worms, I will definitely be keeping that in mind when I end up getting mine!

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! There are definitely things you can feed besides crickets haha I wouldn't say it is common for chams to get allergic reactions, BUT it does happen so it was worth mentioning. Plenty of people feed them with no problems.

@HellieHorror

4 жыл бұрын

Neptune the Chameleon haha there definitely are! And yes definitely something worth mentioning!(:

I love the intro! "a pretty good bin for your buck" hahaha

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Big Mac Thank you 🤗 Hahah there are quite a few word flops in this video. Can only do so much with editing 😂

I really have Been loving your content and will be getting a Chameleon soon, there's so much information here.

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Good luck 💚

Girl yes I’m new to chameleons with only experience with snakes and your videos have helped so much!!

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear!

Glad to hear silk worms are awesome. I stumbled upon a chameleon shop that hasn’t opened yet but they let me in to look around and offered some silk worms. I feel very lucky

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@MythKatana

Жыл бұрын

A store specifically for chameleons sounds awesome!

This video was very informative! Thank you!

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Teresa H You are very welcome!

“A lot of bugs, and a lot of numbers” I love it!

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

maggieluvzu Trying to give you as much info as possible 🤓

Josh’s frogs had silkworm yesterday when I ordered. I got them today and my Cham is obsessed! So glad I was lucky to snatch them. Worth the price for sure.

@paolo7237

2 жыл бұрын

Mine died very quickly, and my chameleon didn’t seem to like them any more than the BSFL lol

Thanks for showing the more unique bugs.🤗

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

HOLAR 474 You’re very welcome! I know lots of people have questions.

Yay!! This video is very helpful! Thank youuu!

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Morgan You are very welcome 😁

This channel are the best for chameleon category!!!!!!

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

Things you learn in nature camp: always cut away from yourself. I get so anxious when I see someone cutting towards themselves ^^’ great video! Very informative!

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Whoops 😂 Luckily, I still have all of my fingers haha

@-tired_plant-878

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeptunetheChameleon well that's good ^^

I would love to see how you keep your feeder bugs! Do you have a video on that? Like which bugs need substrate, what each pefers to eat, which bugs need the egg crates, how big each plastic tub is, how to clean them out... or can they stay in the cups they were shipped in? Love your videos!

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

I've made a few of those videos! You'll find all of my videos about bugs here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3Z11ZSIo5S-fps.html

@alyciahabitualhomebody3821

Жыл бұрын

@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you! Those were really helpful. I'm glad to see you are also not a huge bug fan because that's been the number one reason preventing me from getting a chameleon. 😆 but I'm planning on getting one soon after my enclosure is finished.

Great info, love the channel. Funny I know this is an older video but your classifications sound so much like Clint’s Reptiles. Thanks for sharing the reptile love, Cheers!

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I love Clint’s videos :)

Excellent video, great information!

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Lol I was on joshes frogs web and then you posted! :D

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Teagan Green Good timing!

Can you make a video of the way you take care of your bugs, which substrate to use, how long should they live etc.

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

It's on my list of video ideas :) I already did one for superworms that you can check out here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWpmw7ehpdKdnco.html I didn't mention how long superworms live, but it is a very long time... like months and months haha

I never use meal worms for any of my reptiles. But my sugar gliders and hedgehog love love them 😂❤❤

very helpful, thanks!

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

very polite of the hornworms to unload their colon before being eaten

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

I really appreciate your videos! I have been soaking in all the information I can before getting my panther chameleon and it’s so convenient having so much good information in one place!

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Chloe Barker So happy to hear you’re finding the videos helpful! Be sure to also check out chameleonforums.com and chameleonacademy.com for more info.

There’s a store in Oregon called Theresas that has silkworms I’ve never seen them not have them. I buy them all the time for my baby Chamaeleon.

Off topic but your kitchen is so nice

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I have guinea pigs and rabbits in my backyard and under they're water bowls I find the black soldier larvae like literally millions... I didn't know they were that valuable my chameleon loves them!

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Just make sure it’s not some other fly larvae.

Thank you👍👍

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

박상한 You’re welcome 👏🏻

WOOP WOOP 14K!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

WOOHOOOOO

@TortLikesChimps

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeptunetheChameleon thanks for the amazing vid btw

Very useful

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that :)

Thanks for this video! So informative and it helped me so much. Where and how do you store all of them?

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome :) Each bug has different care requirements, so they are all stored separately. Here is my video about how to store superworms: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWpmw7ehpdKdnco.htmlm08s Eventually I'll make videos about all kinds of bugs.

My chameleon does not like crickets he just looks at them as they hop past him so I’ve moved to adding meal worms but as soon as those get close to running out I’m gonna add the black soldier larvae. Hopefully he likes them!

Silkworm eggs are pretty easy to come by, i got 3k a few weeks ago for under $30, just takes a while to hatch and for them to grow enough to use.

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

I just saw a video of someone hatching some out the other day! Definitely something I want to try.

placing my first JF order because of you :) I hate crickets because of the jumping and smell, but dubias aren't allowed in my state (finding this out was heartbreaking lol). I cant imagine potentially flying feeders are better, but I'm considering BSF larvae and maybe silkworms as a staple instead.

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of other roach species that are legal in FL (along with other states). You'll want to pick a bug that is high in protein for a staple feeder. BSFL and silkworms are great, but they don't have exoskeletons and the protein levels you'll find in roaches and crickets.

in the summer theres all ways a couple silk worm nests on trees

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

Just be careful feeding wild bugs to a chameleon.

Wow

I buy discoid roaches since I'm in Florida. I've heard that they're similar in nutrition to dubias. They're super easy to take care of, don't smell, and are kind of cute. But sadly my chameleon isn't enticed by them! I'm curious about other types of roaches and mantids, too. I'd love a video about the rare buggos like that!

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Kind of cute 😂 That's when you know you're a cham keeper. When you find bugs and plants cute haha. I have yet to try different kinds of roaches and mantids, but if/when I do, I'll be sure to make a video about them.

@julialaw6471

Жыл бұрын

I'm a Floridian also and Lord knows we have all kinds of roaches 😳! I wonder if they like small palmetto bugs, German roaches or the regular Florida roach we're SO familiar with!

Mantis place has bluebottle flies. They're always available. Larvae & pupae. Check em out

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

Thanks for all your amazing videos. We are 1 week into our new 3.5 month old male panther chameleon and you have helped us a TON. Question about BSFL vs. crickets. About how many BSFLs would the equivalent be of about 12 small crickets per day? Just trying to figure out how many BSFLs and small dubias to feed him daily. Want to make sure he is getting enough each day. TIA!!

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Depends how big the BSFL and crickets are. I’d offer him 10-15 large BSFL. At that age, let them eat as much as they want.

Managed to get my hands on some dubai roaches (live roaches aren't legal feeders here). He shot at it, held it in his mouth for a moment. Then turned to me, dropped it, and gave me the most angry colours with the most disgusted disapproving chameleon face ever. My oldest is addicted to hornworms and my youngest is obsessed with soldier flies.

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

They definitely all have their favorites! Neptune loves superworms, and Apollo & Luna love hornworms.

What’s hard is that none of the ones you mentioned are super cheap and high in nutrition and an amazing feeder I can always count on. I thought mealworms and crickets would be it but I guess not

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s the issue with bugs in the reptile hobby. We don’t have anything that’s close to what they would eat in the wild, so some compromises have to be made. I would say roaches and flies are great options and if you buy them online in bulk the prices are reasonable. Lots of people will also breed their bugs. And here is a link to get 10% off your first order at dubiaroaches.com: dubiaroaches.com/?smile_referral_code=2et4o8yY&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3A2et4o8yY&

I have a 9 month old panther chameleon and want to introduce Black Fly larvae into his diet. I saw your feeder video but not sure how many or how often to feed them as I will probably order a package of these as well as the dubia roaches. Any insights would be helpful. Thanks! Love your videos- very educational to a new pet chameleon owner. I'm hooked! :)

I would like to know how frequently you feed them each type and what types of plant foods they can eat! If the hornworms, super works, and wax worms are all sort of snacky foods, what is best for their basic nutrition/“regular” foods! Thank for your videos, they are so helpful for beginner keepers!

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

I'll add your ideas to my video idea list :) Here is a video about gutloading that goes over what kind of plant foods I feed my bugs: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oH56uK2eqcnWgqg.html Dubia roaches, silkworms, and crickets are probably the most popular staple foods for most keepers. But really variety is the most important thing in a chameleon's diet. And you are very welcome 😊

@ghostiease

4 жыл бұрын

Neptune the Chameleon awesome! So you don’t feed them more of one kind than an other, just an even variation?

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

'Staple foods' refers to the foods keepers feed the majority of the time which is usually roaches, silkworms, and crickets. So those are the ones that get feed the most often. I personally feed my chams dubias and flies the most. BSFLs and superworms are probably the bugs I feed the next most often. And wax worms and hornworms are definitely treats so I'll only order a few of those and feed them throughout the month.

The big guy Ziggy looks at Dubai Roaches with utter contempt and never taken one. Would love to find a UK supplier of those Horn Worms though but they’re apparently illegal to sell here. Never liked the smell from crickets - not an offensive smell but noticeable.

Also... could I feed my veiled chameleon Dubias as a main bug staple? I also feed him a bigger variety of bugs and worms too, but for the most part, every day could I feed these to him?

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Gewels Sch Dubias are a great staple feeder 👍🏻

Do you know where I can get Phoenix worms/ black soldier black fly larvae online with no shipping? I live in California

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Gewels Sch There are plenty of places that sell them. You can check out the places people have been commenting on this video. I have the most experience buying from Josh’s Frogs and they sometimes have “snack packs” that are free shipping.

Have heard that Horn worms are great for hydration (you confirmed). But you said very fatty, others have indicated they should be one of the main sources of food, supplemented by the others. Silk worms were the extra fatty that should be no more than once a week. My Chameleon (veiled) loves horn worms more than life itself

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

I just re-watched my video (just to make sure I didn't misspeak) and confirmed that I don't say that hornworms or silkworms are fatty which is accurate. They are only 3% fat according to this chart: www.reptifiles.com/feeder-insect-nutrition-facts-chart/. The reason I said hornworms are a treat is because they are low in protein at only 9% compared to other feeders that are closer to 20%. Silkworms can be feed as a staple feeder and are an excellent choice being low in fat, high in protein, and high in calcium. Superworms are the ones you want to use as a treat and are high in fat. Hope this clears things up!

@scotttasler7503

4 жыл бұрын

@@NeptunetheChameleon yes that is correct. I re listened too. I enjoyed the video and somehow did an incorrect recall. Chameleons will be happier getting more horn worms due to your highlight/confirmation they are great for hydration. Apologize for the incorrect statement in first posting.

I love your videos , can you show how is having a chameleon for a day?

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

DG Clips Thank you! This is already on my video idea list... Stay tuned :)

Your videos are really amazing! I have a question, I recently got Hydei fruit flies for my green tree frogs and I was wondering could a adult veiled chameleon eat those? Would they be to small?

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

It’s likely they’ll be too small for your cham to be interested in them, but you can certainly try!

I've had my chameleon for months now but I still keep coming back here haha, what's your opinion on locusts as my guy has been eating them pretty much all his life? I'm gonna introduce him to some new bugs now though

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Locusts are also a great feeder. I just don't have access to them where I live. The more variety, the better!

@BunionBean

4 жыл бұрын

thank you! :)

Just a question I don’t see u dusting the food with calcium should I do that or no

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

All bugs should be dusted with the correct supplements every time. Here is my video about that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oICDsKWQade5gKQ.html

This video has been very informative 😁 I'd also like to know what you think about breeding blue bottle flyes?? I've been doing my research and I think it wouldn't be that difficult 😅

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Preciado I’ve never looked into it, so I can’t really say. Best of luck if you try it!

@preciadosteph

4 жыл бұрын

@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you ! 😄

How long do veiled Chameleons live from 5-7 years

im new to this since I only have a creasted gecko and I don’t feed bugs and i’m planning to get a veiled chameleon maybe in 3 months or when i’m ready but will i need to go to the store a lot or can i grow like my own “colony” or so of the different kinds of feeders

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Jasmine Andrade You can certainly breed your own bugs. This isn’t something I’ve done before, so I can’t really offer any advice on how to do it. But there are tons of resources available that will help. I just buy my bugs in bulk which will last me around 2 months before needing to buy more.

@jasmineandrade1904

3 жыл бұрын

Neptune the Chameleon Thank you for the info it’s greatly appreciated

Thank you for all of your videos , I am a new owner and you are saving them !!! My chams are about 3/4 mos old should they eat more than just crickets ? And how old do they have to be to eat the horns etc

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new chameleon! Definitely feed them more than just crickets. Dubia roaches, BSFL, and silkworms would all be great options. I would wait until they’re at least 6 months old until you feed hornworms since they get big really fast.

This is an awesome and informative video! What bugs do you feed Neptune?

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! I feed him everything discussed in this video except crickets, mealworms, and butterworms. (Also please avoid posting your question multiple times on multiple platforms. Makes it hard for me to know if it is the same person asking the same question or different people. I will get to your question in due time 😊)

okay so i’m gonna be getting a 3-1 month old veiled cham in a couple weeks after i get everything for his cage setup and i just want to know what would be the best thing to feed them at that time in their life

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure the chameleon is at least 3 months old. You don’t want to purchase one that is younger than that. At 3 months old they can eat all the things discussed in the video except hornworms. Hornworms get too big too fast for a baby.

Do u know any breeder or forum in Asia that i can buy a chameleon? im recently in Vietnam

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

No I don't :( If I learn about someone, I'll be sure to let you know!

What about grasshoppers? My chameleon just loves them, and wont even bother looking at crickets. Great videos, thank you so much!

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

Grasshoppers are totally fine! Just avoid feeding your chameleon any bugs that you don't know where they came from.

I get American roaches all day every day where I'm from, so just for my panther chameleon I put a ton of bricks stones in one moist area in my yard and the roaches, crickets come and live there, I do rinse and dry them before I feed Him though

@Mace2124

2 жыл бұрын

Troll

I’m thinking about getting a chameleon soon and I was wondering if they can have calci worms?

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they can. Calci worms are the same thing as black solider fly larvae.

Where would you buy hornworms

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

I usually buy them online. Here are some places: www.chameleonforums.com/sponsors/ You can also get 10% off your first order at dubiaroaches.com with this link: i.refs.cc/2et4o8yY?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo1MjM4MTUzMzZ9

Neptune the chameleon having a hard time feeding my hatchling panther just got him just ate once in 4 days dont want him to die ate dubia roaches they were feeding him pinhead crickets befor I got him? Also using a cup feed do I place it up high or low in his habitat

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

I suggest you watch my video on what to do when your chameleon isn't eating: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZV3x6ukgaiXmNo.html as well as my video on tips for cup feeding: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoGsr6duhLPJhtY.html

Would a 2 month old veiled cham be able to eat all of those options or should I stick with smaller bugs until he gets bigger

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

As long as you get a small enough size, they should be able to eat all of those bugs besides hornworms.

I found an enclosure that is 38 x 18 x 36. Would that be ok to use?

@NeptunetheChameleon

8 ай бұрын

Yes!

Are locust and morio worms good for chameleons.

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Locusts are very similar to crickets as far as nutrition goes, and morio worms are the same thing as superworms, just a different name.

is it okay to feed a younger/smaller chameleon these? will my little guy choke?

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

The guidance is to not feeder them any bugs bigger than the width between their eyes. So just make sure the bugs are small enough and don't feed them hornworms until the are closer to 8 months old.

Are super worms all that different than meal worms? My jackson's had a hard time digesting meal worms so I stopped feeding them to him. I was going to get super worms but they looked just like the meal worms.

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Jgutie 15 The biggest difference that I know of is that the levels of chitin are higher in mealworms than supers which make them more difficult to digest. That being said, superworms still aren’t a great feeder and should be used more as a treat.

Do u have any advice on what to feed a baby veiled chameleon

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

The only bug I would hold off on feeding for now would be a hornworm since those get really big, very quickly.

I love your video Neptune is so cute . how do you keep the bugs alive if you get them in bulk thank you . Also my mom has a garden with horn worms in it can I feed it to a chameleon ?

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Hornworms found in gardens are usually eating tomato plants which are toxic to chams. I also wouldn’t feed your cham bugs you find outside in general since you don’t know what the bug as come in contact with. Each bug has different care requirements, but this is how I set up my superworms: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWpmw7ehpdKdnco.html

@deborahsherrill8913

4 жыл бұрын

Neptune the Chameleon thanks

Where did you get your chameleon food bowl?

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

They are bird feeder cups from petsmart

Today I bought a 4-month-old veiled chameleon male and I put it in a bird cage temporarily, but from the time I put it in it it got stuck in the side and in the same area and doesn’t move. Is that normal ?? Also, what can I feed her other than insects because they are not available?

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

No it is not normal for a chameleon to get stuck in a cage. But it is also not normal to keep chameleon's in a bird cage. This is why there are cages built specifically for chameleons. Look into getting a Zoo Med XL Reptibreeze that is 24"x24"x48". And to answer your other question about diet, no. Chameleons are insectivores so they need to eat bugs. If you can't buy bugs locally, considering buying them online or breeding your own. Here are some places you can buy bugs from: www.chameleonforums.com/sponsors/

What if you aren’t able to order dubia roaches from Josh’s Frogs? I recently put in an order but received an email that they are prohibited in my state. What is another everyday feeder option other than crickets?

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

Discoid roaches and red runners are legal in Florida :)

@kaylagraham9648

2 жыл бұрын

Would black soldier larvae be a good feeder option?!

hello!!!! what do you suggest to feed my baby veiled chameleon?? so far I've been doing crickets and mealworms... he doesn't really like the mealworms :(.

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Josefina Davy You can feed a baby cham everything I recommended besides the hornworms. Hornworms will get too big, too fast for a baby cham.

Hi is it okay to feed jelly to my crickets? I heard it’s better to feed veggies or fruits but I feel like its easier.

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

No it's not. The jelly is not nutrional. Here is my video on gutloading: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oH56uK2eqcnWgqg.html

I have a 6 month old veiled chameleon who only eats crickets. Is it safe for me to do the "tough love" approach to get her off crickets? I hate to restrict her diet when she is still so young and growing. Please reply! Many thanks!!!!

What is that thing that your food tray is hanging on?

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

They’re dragon ledges from Dragonstrand.com

How many chameleon do you have

What would happen if I put that calcium cricket powder on the crickets so that they have more calcium and instead of 3 - 1 ratio it could be a 3-3?

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

My video about supplements talks about this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oICDsKWQade5gKQ.html

Is it ok if you just feed crikets for a while

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

How long is awhile? A week shouldn't be a problem, but any longer, and I would try to add in other feeders. Chameleons need variety in their diet.

Florida has the most weird rules you can have a pet freaking alligator but not a pet dubia roaches

Curious what state are you located, because usually everything you name cost higher than what I buy it for in California. Even the commercial stuff. I get hornworms 10 for 7.50 and crickets 12 for a dollar.

Does the allergies happing only happen to butter worms.

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

To my knowledge, yes. And not every chameleon has an allergic reaction.

Hi! Do you have like a chart summary of these ratings by chance? It would be really helpful for me deciding what to get for my new baby girl!!

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a chart. But you can find bug nutrition charts online 👍

@faitha.renner1892

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeptunetheChameleon thanks for all your help!!

A chart or a google docs link would be super healpfull. Other then that it was a lot of good information. I am relatively new, I would love to hear about diets and how much should be provided based on size, not sure if species would also effect this?

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

Luckily there are already lots of bug nutritional charts available online :)

Are super worms meal works bc I feed those as a main food

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Superworms and mealworms are two different kinds of bugs. Both of which should not be fed often to a chameleon.

@walkerw11

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeptunetheChameleon ok thanks I also feed Dubai roaches mainly is that ok?

Sorry if this has already been asked but when the wax worms become wax moths do they become less fatty and more nutritional?

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar enough with the nutritional value of wax worms/moths to say for certain but I'm sure all of that info is available online. There's lots of bug nutrition charts out there :)

If you had to recommend like your top three cheap, but tasty bugs what would they be? Also do I gutload these bugs the night before feeding?

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Here is my video about gutloading: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oH56uK2eqcnWgqg.html I buy my bugs based on nutritional value not cost, so that's a tricky one... Crickets are probably the cheapest bug, but then I'd also recommend roaches since they are nutritional, and then black solider flies.

so would i be able to feed them only worms?? i don’t like roaches and would love to just stick to worms if possible!

@NeptunetheChameleon

2 жыл бұрын

There aren't many worms that are high in protein and most are just fatty, treat bugs so I wouldn't feed just worms. If you're not comfortable feeding roaches, I'd suggest you feed your chameleon crickets in addition to worms.

Can you do a video showing your bugs set ups!!

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

I did one for my superworms: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWpmw7ehpdKdnco.html

Hi, I just got some bsfl I notice you said we dont need to add supplement for calcium but what about the multivitamin with d3 twice a month?

@NeptunetheChameleon

7 ай бұрын

This is an old video. I actually supplement all of my bugs including BSFL now :)

@quantumbrownies

7 ай бұрын

@NeptunetheChameleon Thank you for the reply! So can these guys be gutloaded as well ?

Hey can you please tell me what the best chameleon to get for a new owner❤❤❤❤❤

@NeptunetheChameleon

Жыл бұрын

How exciting! Of course :) Here is my video on the best beginner chameleon: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3aVt5trm9mze7Q.html

Where do you reccomend I get my first chameleon

@NeptunetheChameleon

3 жыл бұрын

Depends what kind of chameleon you want. But here are some good places: www.chameleonforums.com/sponsors/

@danielf4136

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeptunetheChameleon sweet thanks!

Most of these aren't available in the uk apart from Dubia,crickets and mealworms, however we do get locusts what do you think of them. I have also found a regular suply of silkworms. What would be your daily feed for an adult panther. Thanks and keep the video's coming.

@NeptunetheChameleon

7 ай бұрын

Locusts and silkworms are great feeders! I'd use those and along with the dubias and crickets for your daily feeders.

Would a Mexican basil plant be unsafe or toxic to a veiled chameleon

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm I don't know of anyone who has used Basil in their enclosures. But it doesn't seem toxic to humans or animals so you might be okay. This video goes over plants that are safe for chameleons: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5l-m8yEiKatn6g.html and this is a list of plants that are for sure safe: flchams.com/chameleon-safe-plant-list/

Can I assume that maybe waxes would be OK to feed a juvenile a lill more often just to keep there weight up so long as I offer many other feeders in combination with them?

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm in theory. But you run the risk of your cham becoming picky and only wanting to eat treats. It would also be a good idea to use wax worms as treats as a way to have your cham associate you with positive experiences to help with trust. A young cham will have no issue putting on weight in a healthy environment and a variety of feeders.

@shepardsforgeh2031

4 жыл бұрын

OK thank you. I have a vast array of different feeders available to me i just know that from hatchling to juvenile to adult its really important to get the diet right. Its just as important as the environmental factors as these will have an effect on there eating habits as well!

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

💯💯 Couldn't have said it better myself.

what would I do if josh's frogs goes out of stock of the bugs I feed my chameleon and I need more?

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of other places to order bugs from: www.chameleonforums.com/sponsors/

@DA-qi1cl

4 жыл бұрын

@@NeptunetheChameleon Okay thanks!