What bugs to feed a chameleon | Josh's Frogs unboxing

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@vinnievega9843]

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.

[@davideiversen1927]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@thereptiledude7247]

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]

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

[@NickiSchmicki]

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]

Ended up making that video! Figured I’d most the link here for anyone interested in watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGO2mX6dobljiZY

[@samhoward8551]

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]

That is awesome!

[@MythKatana]

A store specifically for chameleons sounds awesome!

[@danielf4136]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

😂😂 whoops

[@tonio6261]

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 😃

[@GillesV-y9j]

What flies

[@HellieHorror]

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]

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]

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

[@MrSupertimous]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@-tired_plant-878]

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]

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

[@-tired_plant-878]

@@NeptunetheChameleon well that's good ^^

[@yayahairiyah9563]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Thank you so much :)

[@drewmckeown1358]

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]

You are so welcome!

[@jamiefortin2728]

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]

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

[@ElizabethHernandez-ib4ud]

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]

It's on my list of video ideas :) I already did one for superworms that you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWeVkoieqtRqo8k I didn't mention how long superworms live, but it is a very long time... like months and months haha

[@Habitualhomebody]

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]

I've made a few of those videos! You'll find all of my videos about bugs here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3OkpGWFqJaLhJo

[@Habitualhomebody]

@@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.

[@cosmo_the_chameleon]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Yay! Good luck 💚

[@spookymoogy]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

maggieluvzu Trying to give you as much info as possible 🤓

[@rickym1046]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

That's awesome to hear!

[@hayleywerner4380]

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]

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

[@teresah3018]

This video was very informative! Thank you!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Teresa H You are very welcome!

[@disconductorder]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

😂😂

[@familyrizzotto7643]

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! :)

[@teagangreen5603]

Also can you comment your daily feed? And what you feed?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Teagan Green I’m currently working on a feeding all of my chameleons video. Stay tuned. I try to feed at least 1 type of bug that has an exoskeleton like a roach and 1 type of bug that doesn’t with each feeding but it also depends what bugs I have in hand. How much you feed a chameleon is going to depend on how old they are. I have a video about that already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2azYoKAi5Knj7c

[@teagangreen5603]

Neptune the Chameleon lol I’ve already watched that vid!

[@thatonegirl3540]

I’m late but what if you live in a small town and there isn’t stuff other than worms and crickets at PetSmart or Petco. What do u recommend. Also my Chameleon is a veiled!! I subscribed btw!! Your really helpful with chameleon stuff lol bc I just got mine and it’s doing good.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Then you'll want to order your bugs online. There's lots of places you can buy from but this link will give you 10% off your first order: dubiaroaches.com/?smile_referral_code=2et4o8yY&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3A2et4o8yY&

[@thatonegirl3540]

@@NeptunetheChameleon awwwe ty

[@bridiemegan]

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]

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

[@nitrozeus7781]

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]

Troll

[@cathyjerome1662]

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

[@1a_.m3._.f3._d]

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!

[@beurownboss1554]

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]

Thank you!! I love Clint’s videos :)

[@christophergratch6165]

Where did you get your chameleon food bowl?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

They are bird feeder cups from petsmart

[@prplfrogsmusic]

What do you think/know about using grub worms as feeders?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I’m not familiar with what a grub worm is.

[@haleyrobichaud950]

Are Calci Worms similar to the Black Soldier Fly Larvae??

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Yes! They're basically the same thing :)

[@haleyrobichaud950]

@@NeptunetheChameleon awesome thank you so much! Your videos have helped me SO much with my chameleon! You’re awesome!!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

@@haleyrobichaud950 You are very welcome 💚

[@Phrase-g]

Off topic but your kitchen is so nice

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Thank you 😊

[@l-iv3s18]

Are locust and morio worms good for chameleons.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@harzard6161]

Does the allergies happing only happen to butter worms.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@darrenbischoff2685]

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]

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

[@kaylajones1568]

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]

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

[@rebekahnorton6780]

Are giant mealworms good for chameleons? Like a staple or just a treat?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Just a treat 🍬

[@rebekahnorton6780]

@@NeptunetheChameleon okay thank you

[@gewelssch8046]

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]

Gewels Sch Dubias are a great staple feeder 👍🏻

[@DA-qi1cl]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@DA-qi1cl]

@@NeptunetheChameleon Okay thanks!

[@0xLiquidFlows]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

They’re dragon ledges from Dragonstrand.com

[@faitha.renner1892]

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]

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

[@faitha.renner1892]

@@NeptunetheChameleon thanks for all your help!!

[@Frankerscoots]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

How exciting! Of course :) Here is my video on the best beginner chameleon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3PEhmxooNuAgbM

[@butcher1335]

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.

[@basildifrancesco2627]

How much variety do you recommend? Three different feeders? Four?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

As many as you can provide! The more variety the better :)

[@deborahsherrill8913]

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]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWeVkoieqtRqo8k

[@deborahsherrill8913]

Neptune the Chameleon thanks

[@RATZ_EDITZ]

Are super worms the same as mealworms?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

@@RATZ_EDITZ No! Those are two different bugs. www.neptunethechameleon.com/safe-bugs

[@benj6516]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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 :)

[@mariana9803]

What about fruit flies?? EVERYTIME I go to the pet store to get my cham food they’re out. Also, I have a baby not sure how old exactly probably 6-8 weeks she’s only eaten crickets I heard you can get baby larvae hornworms but since she’s small I don’t think so I’m unsure. What would you MAINLY recommend I feed her besides crickets?? I know that’s what the whole video was about but I’m just a little curious because I want to get her to trust me more and to really want to come out onto my hand from time to time so what would you use, as another main source of food for a baby around her age other than crickets. Another question not really relating to this but I saw a picture of a cham cage and it had like those long toothpick type things if you know what I’m talking about and they used some of those for their cage as branches? Is that ok to do? It was a baby and I was wondering if I should do that for my baby too or if it’s a bad idea? I plan on visiting my local lake place with lots of trees to find some branches for her enclosure as well how do you tell which branches don’t have tree sap, which ones to grab and are ok???

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Fruit flies are really only for tiny babies. If she is taking down crickets, then she could also probably eat XS dubia roaches, BSFL, XS superworms, wax worms, etc. It's just about finding the appropriately sized feeder that is not wider than the width between their eyes. And remember variety is key. You shouldn't strive to just feed 1 or 2 main bugs. Use treat bugs to try and build trust. I have a video about that too. I'm not sure what you're talking about with the toothpicks. I just recommend using real branches from outside.

[@HOLAR474]

Thanks for showing the more unique bugs.🤗

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@lorioutloud]

What are BSFL? I live in Canada so no Dubia Roaches. My veiled is about 7 months old & the guy I bought him from knew nothing about them. He said it was his daughter's birthday present and wasn't the experience she was hoping for. I read & watch so much conflicting information on husbandry I just want to make my Ollie happy & healthy. He has a new enclosure coming next week.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Black solider fly larvae. Also known as calci worms & Phoenix worms 👍 I’ve got some good shopping lists and discount links available here to help you out: linktr.ee/NeptuneTheChameleon

[@lorioutloud]

@@NeptunetheChameleon thanks so much!

[@HectorRodriguez-fe8xz]

do you bread the dubia roaches and the bugs or you always buy online?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I always buy online.

[@HectorRodriguez-fe8xz]

@@NeptunetheChameleon ok ok, i try to see your video on how to feed the chameleon but is privated, i will like to know like how many dubia roaches and bugs per day should i feed my chameleon, he is like 6-8 months old if im not wrong

[@danielf4136]

Where do you reccomend I get my first chameleon

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@danielf4136]

@@NeptunetheChameleon sweet thanks!

[@DarkAngel-jt7jz]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@ike8194]

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]

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

[@shelleymoss3052]

Excellent video, great information!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@o_o9666]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

All bugs should be dusted with the correct supplements every time. Here is my video about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH2yf3aNbtmGhqM

[@animalark4421]

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]

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

[@jasmineandrade1904]

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]

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]

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

[@ajmontgomery4564]

What about redrunners? (B. Lats)? Ive been feeding crickets but more seem to get out then anything lolol

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Red runners are great! I just don’t have any experience with them 😅

[@ajmontgomery4564]

@@NeptunetheChameleon ok i wasnt sure if they could eat them, just didnt wanna give cosmosis jones anything that could hurt him, thanks!! Love the vids, have helped me out so much!!! Keep up with the great vids!! Tell neptune me n cosmo said hi!

[@kugyhernandez1654]

Can you feed you chameleon bottle fly spikes?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Yes. But I always prefer to hatch them into flies.

[@Greg71pa]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Yes!

[@kaylagraham9648]

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]

Discoid roaches and red runners are legal in Florida :)

[@kaylagraham9648]

Would black soldier larvae be a good feeder option?!

[@moriahmay1761]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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.

[@raremannyyt7293]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5atap2Bjah6pac and this is a list of plants that are for sure safe: flchams.com/chameleon-safe-plant-list/

[@espinalgirls8700]

How old would you recommend a chameleon to start eating hornworms? Also would you recommend starting with small or medium or large? Or does it depend on the size of your chameleon? Also how much hornworns would you feed a chameleon daily?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Check out my hornworm Q&A video for the answer to those questions and more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZTUeYSEhKh_fNU

[@espinalgirls8700]

@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you ❤

[@xeno043]

Where would you buy hornworms

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@marisajordan6183]

Are the Black Soldier Fly Larvae a treat or an everyday meal?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Both the larvae and flies can be fed regularly 👍🏻

[@dammyeats1983]

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]

No it's not. The jelly is not nutrional. Here is my video on gutloading: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHuph36brsujiKc

[@erinpark9096]

Is it ok if you just feed crikets for a while

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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.

[@Habitualhomebody]

Dumb question but do the black soldier flies actually fly? Or do they sit there making it easier for us to feed?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

They actually fly :)

[@ОльгаДудкина-т4к]

Какими ещё видами тараканов можно кормить? Кормите ли вы мраморным тараканом(Nauphoeta cinerea )или туркменским тараканом(Blattella germanica), мадагаскарским тараканом( Gromphadorhina portentosa)?

[@balyee]

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]

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.

[@dwezil6225]

Can I give my chameleon bugs from my yard?like beetles?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Dwezil Nuñez That’s not something I would recommend. You don’t know what parasites those bugs could be carrying, if they’ve stepped in animal poop, or have been sprayed with pesticides.

[@walkerw11]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@walkerw11]

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

[@abbgabb]

Just got my baby veiled chameleon. Would a diet of crickets, BSFL, and mealworms be good long term? Too scared to feed him greens because I don't want him touching pesticides :/

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Chameleons should only be fed bugs so no need to worry about trying to feed them greens. I would try to swap out the mealworms with a different bug since mealworms aren't a great feeder. But crickets and BSFL are excellent options!

[@MythKatana]

What happens when you order dubia roaches online in Florida?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

You won’t be able to. They’re illegal in Florida.

[@torpedoesntarantulas5758]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Good to know!

[@vanessacastillo4250]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWeVkoieqtRqo8km08s Eventually I'll make videos about all kinds of bugs.

[@BunionBean]

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]

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

[@BunionBean]

thank you! :)

[@julialaw6471]

Found a wild veiled chameleon where I live in Florida. He was trying to cross a busy road. I would assume he came from the orange groves next to the road and he fed himself on our local insects 🤔?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I would get him tested for parasites to make sure he didn't pick up anything from the wild bugs.

[@Truebluewarrior]

I got a new chameleon and I was wondering can I give him black beetles they smell bad.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Hmmm are the superworm beetles? Most chams don't like those. I'd stick to the bugs talked about in this video.

[@crow4130]

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]

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.

[@joyfull4499]

A lot of these insect, such as hornworms, arent even available in Belgium. Idk if in other countries in Europe...

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Hornworms aren't available in the UK either :(

[@teagangreen5603]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Teagan Green Good timing!

[@yoga4seniors448]

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!!!!

[@scotttasler7503]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@mathewsgroup]

Are crickets a good staple food?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Yes. But have to keep in mind variety is very important in a chameleon’s diet.

[@mathewsgroup]

Got it will do thank you!

[@mariaashraf4756]

How many chameleon do you have

[@quantumbrownies]

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]

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

[@quantumbrownies]

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

[@Dearhbyallgingers]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Just be careful feeding wild bugs to a chameleon.

[@andrealeal8640]

Can you feed veiled chameleons wax moths?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Yes

[@johnlockman817]

I mostly feed mine banded crickets. Only one will eat the dubia. Bsfl flies seem to trigger hunger strikes. But very hard to get enough flies to feed 10 chams. An even amount per feeding. My big boy will eat like 25-30 in about a hour. Hornworms I only feed monthly or extra hydration in the winter. An silkworms seem to be the best. But very costly an hard to get them to grow. Hornworms are easy to grow. Long as food is added. Watching this video got me overwhelmed. With cricket low ball numbers:(

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

This is a pretty old video at this point and I am working on redoing it. But in the meantime let me give you some peace of mind and say that crickets are a totally fine bug to feed to your chameleon regularly. I'd also suggest feeding the BSFL in the larvae stage since they are high in calcium.

[@ruchop1401]

We’re do you order your insects

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Few different places but lately it has been Dubiaroaches.com and Josh's Frogs. Check out the rest of the comments on this video to see where everyone else is recommending for more ideas :)

[@ruchop1401]

Neptune the Chameleon thank you

[@melaniesophia9809]

hey I'm a new owner and I wanted to ask what's the best thing to feed a vailed chameleon ❤

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae are great options!

[@shepardsforgeh2031]

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]

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]

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]

💯💯 Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@IainHamilton]

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.

[@rdemers6525]

Any ideas on why a 5 month old (Panther) chameleon would actively start avoiding crickets and roaches? Everything was fine until his 2nd shed. This was 3 weeks ago and he has only eaten one cricket. He will eat meal and super worms but I know he needs more in his diet. I just don't understand where the aversion came from??

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Because mealworms and superworms are high in fat. They’re basically candy bugs and the other bugs are broccoli. Here is my video about how to get them to eat the healthier bugs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZKmlnyhhqpkntk

[@mikeyvlogs]

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]

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.

[@ruchop1401]

Which one would you recommend for everyday

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Silkworms, roaches, and crickets are great daily feeders. But keep in mind the more kinds of bugs you can feed, the better!

[@ruchop1401]

Neptune the Chameleon do I do the vitamin thing the hole month or just those two week a month

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Ru chop : I talk about supplements in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH2yf3aNbtmGhqM

[@LJ-ow2ph]

Can chamelion eat flies and spiders?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Flies, yes. Spiders, I wouldn't, plus they seem too small. And I would not feed your chameleon flies from around your house or outside. Make sure you buy black solider flies, wax moths, hawk moths, silk moths, or blue bottle flies.