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

[@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 😃

[@user-or7hx5xg1r]

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!(:

[@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!

[@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 ^^

[@spookymoogy]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

maggieluvzu Trying to give you as much info as possible 🤓

[@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

[@disconductorder]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

😂😂

[@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

[@alyciahabitualhomebody3821]

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

[@alyciahabitualhomebody3821]

@@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 💚

[@yayahairiyah9563]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Thank you so much :)

[@Phrase-g]

Off topic but your kitchen is so nice

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Thank you 😊

[@cathyjerome1662]

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

[@Kitsune1989]

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]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@teresah3018]

This video was very informative! Thank you!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Teresa H You are very welcome!

[@TortLikesChimps]

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[@NeptunetheChameleon]

WOOHOOOOO

[@TortLikesChimps]

@@NeptunetheChameleon thanks for the amazing vid btw

[@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!

[@Dearhbyallgingers]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Just be careful feeding wild bugs to a chameleon.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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[@HOLAR474]

Thanks for showing the more unique bugs.🤗

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@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.

[@torpedoesntarantulas5758]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Good to know!

[@acgoma6858]

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

[@CelebrityLyrics]

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]

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&

[@marcelllmolnar7981]

Funny, that its almost impossible to find silkworms in the us. I live in hungary and the most commonly available treat bug is silkworms

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

That's so awesome!

[@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.

[@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.

[@shelleymoss3052]

Excellent video, great information!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dylankramer8654]

My gal went on a strike of not eating supers because she loves DUBIAS so much.. thanks gus!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

That's better than the other way around haha

[@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]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Teagan Green Good timing!

[@raythackston1960]

I have a meal worm eat its way out of my Rainbow Lizard back in the 1990's. He ended up dying. Never feed them to anything ever again.

[@MarkLAWalter]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@user-bs9tk4ls2h]

Why didn't Josh's Frogs list chameleons under the reptile list?

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@francitomerchhustler6202]

In Germany, we learn to feed our Chameleons only with insects which are able to jump.;-)

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

That's the best way to do it! Chameleons love moving food 🦗

[@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

[@Roylucky13]

Very useful

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Glad to hear that :)

[@SanghanP]

Thank you👍👍

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

박상한 You’re welcome 👏🏻

[@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 👍🏻

[@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.

[@jdogfunk100]

very helpful, thanks!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

You're welcome!

[@lorioutloud]

What do you feed your Chameleons if not crickets?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Dubia roaches, BSFL, silkworms, superworms, hornworms, wax worms, wax moths, black solider flies, hawk moths, etc.

[@slimsunny9994]

I tried to feed my chameleon some crickets today and she’s scared of them

[@morgan5929]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Morgan You are very welcome 😁

[@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 :(

[@ghostiease]

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]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHuph36brsujiKc 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]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

'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.

[@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!

[@RebeccaBMir]

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]

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]

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!

[@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! :)

[@GalaxyGwirl]

Can you feed small earthworms or grubs from the garden? What about common houseflies?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

No to all of those. Here is my video on bugs not to feed to a chameleon which talks about the ones you asked about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opy0hmWLmpikmNk

[@Pixel_and_Drizzle]

Wow

[@melissaproulx6955]

I think reptiles are so cool but I'm so grossed out by bugs! I don't think I could have a pet reptile or amphibian for that reason but I like watching videos of them! They are so cool!

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

And that’s totally okay! That was the hardest thing for me to get over before getting my first chameleon.

[@melissaproulx6955]

@@NeptunetheChameleon Thank you for the response! Your chameleons are very cute!

[@melissaproulx6955]

@@NeptunetheChameleon Maybe some day I'll rescue a tortoise from a shelter! Apparently they are vegetarians! Of course I'd do my research first :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@noahgarza3605]

Chameleon candy is wax worms

[@christophergratch6165]

Where did you get your chameleon food bowl?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

They are bird feeder cups from petsmart

[@dgclips5688]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@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!

[@alexismattson8992]

I just feed my chameleons crickets❤

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

That's a great staple feeder! Are you planning on adding in more variety?

[@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.

[@ChloeBarker92]

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]

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.

[@hameck21]

I bought earthworms for my first chameleon today, he didn’t really want to eat it so i kinda put it in his mouth and he gobbled it down. I’m still building him a corner and stuff but I’m not sure how much to feed it and nutrition value. I can’t wait to see him use his tongue and I’m now walking my dog with a jar for any bugs i see. Shit’s crazy i feel like im 6 but I’m really in my 30s

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Earthworms are not recommended for chameleons. And neither are wild bugs. I’d suggest finding a local reptile shop that carries bugs or shop online for some nutritional bugs :) This link will give you 10% off your first order: dubiaroaches.com/?smile_referral_code=2et4o8yY&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3A2et4o8yY&

[@hameck21]

@@NeptunetheChameleon where im from we don’t really have that, i asked a view pet stores and they offered me turtle food, dry green crums. He didn’t touch it, i just watched your vid about not eating especially when they’re new. Right now he’s just roaming around until I build him corner and a decent setup. The worms are not wild, i got em from a soil person, it’s the only bug I could find to buy here. They are expensive so I’m still looking for an alternative. He needs time i guess to get used to the apartment and my dog is not helping he keeps licking him…

[@gennafer]

Is it okay to feed your chameleon bugs from around your house? I constantly have caterpillars in my garden and find crickets all over the place.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

That's not something I'd recommend doing. Those bugs could be carrying parasites that would then be passed to your chameleon.

[@user-ww8zn2fq6n]

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

[@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.

[@0xLiquidFlows]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

They’re dragon ledges from Dragonstrand.com

[@isabellacarrillo3968]

I have silkworms cocoons

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Oooh hopefully you can try breeding them!

[@victoriabrown4727]

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]

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.

[@alyciahabitualhomebody3821]

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 :)

[@raythackston1960]

Always cut away from your hand and or body. I would hate to see you cut your sweet fingers or any other part. Always be safe when using any knife. Another great video.

[@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.

[@piano4adults448]

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!!!!

[@prplfrogfishing]

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

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@mariaashraf4756]

How many chameleon do you have

[@preciadosteph]

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]

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

[@preciadosteph]

@@NeptunetheChameleon thank you ! 😄

[@MarthaJNova]

If hornworms and super worms are considered “treats” what are the bugs you should feed on a daily feed ?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Crickets, roaches, BSFL, silkworms, & moths/flies are all healthy feeders to feed daily. But keep in mind a varied diet is a healthy diet.

[@bayleedaily]

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.

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@octo2780]

I wish my chameleon likes super worms but even if he’s starving he won’t take super worms! ☹️

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

Ah I wouldn't worry about it. They're not a great feeder anyways.

[@harzard6161]

Does the allergies happing only happen to butter worms.

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

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

[@julialaw6471]

What about blowfly maggots? We're fishermen and there's never a shortage of them with fish carcasses in the Florida heat

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

I don't have experience with those. I'd suggest only feeding your chameleons bugs that have been safely bred for reptiles.

[@andrewwilson8776]

Ok so what’s the main food to feed them?

[@NeptunetheChameleon]

You primarily want to feed bugs that are nutritional for chameleons like crickets, roaches, and BSFL. The more variety of bugs you can feed the better.

[@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?!