Can chameleons eat hornworms?

[@danielacdp5073]

My chameleon is only alive because of you

[@angelicap6693]

agreed!^ haha

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

This comment makes it all worth it 💚

[@reallove19750427]

Same

[@noting963]

Fr I would be struggling so hard with research if not for her 😭

[@gavinowen5062]

I just got a panther Cham so far it’s going great. Nice videos

[@queengene1722]

Congrats Gavin !

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Awesome! Thanks :)

[@alannak5423]

Nobody: Me on TikTok recommending your channel to everyone who doesn't know how to take care of their own cham

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Alanna K That’s awesome 👏🏻😅

[@tekkenmaster123]

Great content! And very polished 😊 Wow those moths look so intimidating 😳.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Thank you! They look scarier than they actually are ;)

[@bhenschameleons5034]

I'm not afraid of moths but the one you showed on camera was the kind of bug that would be in one of my nightmares

[@jamiesanagustin3906]

Hi Neptune the Chameleon, thank you for the amazing contents about chameleon's. By any chance would you be able to do some how's and what's to do in raising a hatchling chameleon? With feeding, misting, ect. Thank you so much again and stay safe out there. Much love for all chameleon's.😀😁👍

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

You are very welcome! I don't have any experience with hatchlings since all of my chams have been a few months old when I got them. Be sure to check out the Chameleon Forums -- there's tons of great info on there about hatchlings.

[@jamiesanagustin3906]

@@NeptunetheChameleon Thank you and will do Mrs. Neptune. Have a blessed weekend and stay safe all of you. 👍😁😀

[@papyrusthegreat457]

I ran out of hornworm food and was looking for an alternative. Thanks for answering that

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

You’re welcome!!

[@chrschrs7514]

I love having them hatch into my bioactive enclosure for my chameleon... I've never had any hatch with deformed wings though...!!!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I'm hoping the ones I have in the enclosures now hatch with normal wings. I think it might be a humidity thing... Fingers crossed!

[@HOLAR474]

@@NeptunetheChameleon im pretty sure when a moth or butterfly is fresh out of the cocoon their wings have to dry first.

[@TheFirstManticore]

Oh My Goodness, breeding Tomato Worms! One of those can eat a whole tomato in a day or two.

[@autumnhamblen5992]

Ok so how do I make sure he eats it head first when it's in a cup? And also do I know where u got that twisted branch in ur enclosure from?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

You can't really guarantee they will eat it head first when it is in a cup. Kinda just have to hope for the best at that point. The twisted branch is a piece of drift wood.

[@chamsherp9762]

thank u for this vid your channel is great so much info i watched all your videos and about 2 yrs of research before getting my awesome veiled chameleon thanks and neptunes lookin good😂

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Aww thank you! You are very welcome :)

[@chamsherp9762]

@@NeptunetheChameleon yeah i was having trouble getting the info i needed until i found your channel you have done a great job

[@dammyeats1983]

I just found hornworms in Pet smart 4 for 9.99 but then they have me 6!!!!!!!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Wooo! You can get them cheaper online... This link will get you 10% off your first order: dubiaroaches.com/?smile_referral_code=2et4o8yY&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3A2et4o8yY&

[@dammyeats1983]

@@NeptunetheChameleon Oooo thank you

[@asmrbb44]

My chameleon was 2 when i got him and I don't think he ever had a hornworm in his life because he was not about it the first time I tried to give them to him so they just got too big and expired... I just saw him eat his first hornworm after a second attempt with a smaller batch and Im so happy!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Woohoo! I think they can be intimidating sometimes. Glad he ate it :)

[@jerismith1106]

I wish I had watched this before i got them for my cham.. he really really likes them. Got a 12 ct. Within 3 days they doubled in size. I ended up having to waste 4 of them. I gave him 2 in one day and he kinda got sick. After a few days of just giant worms and BSFL, he's feeling better. At least I know now for next time. Thanks and I really appriciated all your videos. They really help me..

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Sorry to hear about the hornworms but I am glad you're finding the videos helpful :)

[@JbBlackkBoyy]

Should I dust the hornworms before feeding because I never seen anyone dust hornworm

[@IainHamilton]

Tried the silk worms with my Ziggy - he loved them but they were too cute and loveable in themselves! Give Godzilla a wax worm and he’ll take you arm off. Just glad I finally got to join in on one of your feeds

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Iain Hamilton They go crazy for the worms 😂

[@IainHamilton]

Tell me about it - people think I'm joking when I say Godzilla - then they meet Ziggy for the 1st time - really looking forward to your next live show - all goes well the time difference does'nt make it "Silly O'clock" here in the UK.

[@abigaylestamper9061]

which side is the head

[@jkat5959]

Can you feed them hornworms found on tomato plants in my garden?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Tomatoes are toxic so please don’t feed these to your chams 😅

[@christennoelklevan]

Hi I just got a chameleon and he loves being held and hates me tong feeding him he is about 4 months old and I feed him ten crickets a day

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Fixing Dolls Congrats! I’d avoid handling him often especially if you just got him. Chameleons do best being left alone. If they want to come out all the time, there may be something wrong with their enclosure. 10 crickets a day should be enough, just remember to gutload and supplement them. I’d also try adding in different types of bugs besides just crickets.

[@Owlcopettube]

Great video hun !

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Owlco Thank you!!

[@chraniumify]

Please make another feeding video

[@sebastianl90]

I seeing this channel before I get a chameleon to know what to do :)

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Sebastian L That’s great! Be sure to also check out the Chameleon Forums and Chameleon Academy.

[@sebastianl90]

@@NeptunetheChameleon ok im definitely subbing to know more information about a veild chameleon

[@사용자-z9s]

Wait babies can't eat hornworms? Mine is 1 month old and it ate a hornworm so will it get sick or something?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

They won't get sick from them. Hornworms are usually too big for babies and are a choking hazard. Make sure the worms are not thicker than the width between your cham's eyes.

[@theadventuresofsuperaj8360]

What variety of insects do you Suggest for a baby veiled chameleon??

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Dubia roaches, crickets, BSFL & silkworms. And then superworms and wax worms as treat bugs.

[@LynxRevolv]

Hey! I'm really been interested in getting a chameleon and wasn't sure where to get one. I want a dwarf fischer one and they have them on underground. But I've read mixed reviews on them. Where do you suggest I get one?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I’d check out these places: www.chameleonforums.com/sponsors/. Also search the forums for people’s experiences with different breeders.

[@zachtuk111]

Different topic, I bought a Cham and she is slightly sassy but she getting used to my presence and knows the routine for food. But she will not go on my hand or eat off my tongs or my hand even waiting for 10+mins and that was first food. After I put her in cage along with food, not a minute she's eating. Tips?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Chameleons are shy eaters and it's SUPER common for them to not want to eat from you or in front of you. It took 5 months of patiently working with Neptune to get him to eat from me. I wouldn't worry about it too much. As long as she's eating, she's okay. You have to build a certain level of trust before a chameleon will eat from you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXKXc4mObduCpKs

[@toko3411]

Can i make you a discord server?

[@maybemo00]

Hi so my neighbors just up and gave me their veiled cham. I knew nothing about them and watching your videos is helpful. But she is a little over 1 year old and still baby size. Very small. Also she is shedding and very very light green all the time and eyes closed a lot and not eating!! I dont know if this is or isnt normal, what can I do, help????

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Hi :) 1. It might be a good idea to weigh her if you can. Here is my video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXnEhYiJmNitftU 2. Here is my video on shedding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqvSdo2ojJ1mo7M 3. Eyes closed is a sign of a stressed/sick chameleon. I would make sure she has the proper lights (kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4O5m5qXgdiKpJo) and supplements (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH2yf3aNbtmGhqM) ASAP. Here is a good resource on veiled chameleon care: chameleonacademy.com/veiled-chameleon-care/

[@Kikibear]

I’m thinking of getting a chameleon again after all these years, is Neptune a blue bar ambilobe panther chameleon?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

He is a red bar Ambilobe panther chameleon.

[@Kikibear]

Oh ok so is he green-red bar?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Kikibear He is a yellow body red bar.

[@pedro_8855]

I whatching your vídeos and i lerd so much, i will got a panther chameleon in december, Im from Portugal. Sorry for the errors i lerning inglish

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Pedro P Congrats!!

[@danielcross9283]

How big would you recommend a chameleon should be before feeding them hornworms?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I’d wait until they’re 6-8 months old.

[@abigaylestamper9061]

my chameleon is about 8 months old and i just got horn worms for him and he loves them

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Glad to hear it!

[@ballistic350]

My wife is fkin scared of them😅 i feed them to my panther chameleon also

[@cathyjerome1662]

Can they eat grasshoppers ?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Yes. I just wouldn't feed them wild caught ones.

[@ashleyanimatesstuff]

I have a question, I do want to get these for mine and I had a few questions Which side is the head of the worm? What places do you recommend to get horn worms from? Btw I LOVE your content! I have a silly idea for a video, why not make a birthday video for Neptune! (Idk just thought of it)

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

The head is the side with the mouth opposite from the side with the horn. I’ve been getting mine from dubiaroaches.com recently. This link will give you 10% off your first order: dubiaroaches.com/?smile_referral_code=2et4o8yY&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3A2et4o8yY&

[@The1sRos]

I cant get my chameleon to eat out of a cup. He will watch the bugs in it but wont touch them unless I make them climb the side of the cage

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Here is my video on tips and tricks for cup feeding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn7bfnhribWWjNU

[@tattd_snw_wht]

I wish I would have seen this before getting them. I have so many that got so big and can’t be fed off.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Oh no! Well now you know for next time :)

[@Joey1k]

What are those things Beijing ur cages on the wall ???

[@Joey1k]

Behind**

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

They are backdrops that are attached to the enclosures.

[@falsecharm2746]

My chameleon is refusing to eat anything but crickets, and I hate crickets... I’ve tried “cup feeding” him, and refuses to eat dubia roaches worms everything except crickets help?!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

False Charm Stop offering crickets. Only offer them the other bugs. Eventually they’ll eat the other bugs as long as they’re moving around.

[@falsecharm2746]

Neptune the Chameleon tysm 😭🙏

[@mollycblaeser]

Ooh gurl I hate hornworms but the chams love them so!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

They make a great treat!

[@supernovagirl7883]

Darn, I didn’t know they’re banned in the UK. My future chameleon is gonna be missing out on these juicy dudes!

[@denisewilliams1739]

Hornworm what is the head and what is the tail

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Tail is where the horn is and head is obviously the other end 😅 The head will also have a little mouth.

[@lableak4165]

I couldn’t get super worms or crickets so my dude ate a lot of hornworms for a week. He started eating dirt for the first time towards the end / after. Had him for a year and he’s never earn dirt now he keeps eating the plant dirt :(. He gets calcium daily and d3 once a month.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

What kind of chameleon do you have? Sounds like your supplements are off.

[@alexandpets59]

Why cant you feed the cacoon

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Never said you couldn't, just not something I would recommend 😅 They are hard, not moving, and I don't know of any benefit to feeding off a cocoon. I would stick to just the worm or moth.

[@The1sRos]

Mine loves hornworms

[@VikoMadriz]

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[@aricbrieno9741]

I used to breed them for my chameleons and it is a huge ordeal. Getting them to pupate is relatively simple but the problems start once they hatched. Too many males and they will relentlessly pursue the females to the point of death. I had to sex them in the pupae stage so when they hatched there would be more females than males. The moths eat hummingbird nectar which causes them to spray liquid feces all over the place. Then there’s the tedious task of collecting thousands of tiny green eggs about the size of a grain of salt. Also they eat so much that purchasing commercial hornworm food wasn’t a viable option so I had to make my own which was another huge ordeal. Long story short, I now buy my hornworms online.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Yikeeeeeessss. Yeah I think I'll stick to buying my hornworms online 😅

[@emayearewhy7072]

My chameleon is being so finicky, I gave him hornworms, silkworms, crickets, mealworms, and super worms. All he will eat is wax worms, and i know it's bad for him.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I would suggest following the advice in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZKmlnyhhqpkntk

[@jorgeortiz1759]

Do you keep your the lights on Neptune all the time on ?

[@jorgeortiz1759]

Thank you so much

[@danieljimenez6623]

The horn worms also can eat the no flavor Cheerios

[@toko3411]

Guys she hit 10K subs! Boogie Woogie

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Woohoo 🥳

[@toko3411]

@@NeptunetheChameleon Can i mae you a discord server?

[@JbBlackkBoyy]

Ok I see now

[@sylviaegonzalez9981]

Hi I have a baby male veiled chameleon for his it a baby what is ok to eat to feed I try every thing like wax worm or meal worm he been eating only cricket I’m afraid of he could loose weight 😅how do you feed a baby veiled chameleon getting it attention to eat 🥹

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I'd suggest watching this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZKmlnyhhqpkntk Good luck with your new chameleon!