I just purchased a 5 month old veiled chameleon from a local breeder. The breeder was saying that he was feeding him about 6 crickets a day. Now, my question is this, how much should they be eating a day? My little guy eats every cricket within 30 secs, almost like he is starving. I have fed him about 10 or so today, but I am not sure if he will stop eating when he is full, or continue eating past the point. All of the set-ups I have seen, there is crickets in the cage, but with my guy, the crickets won't last long at all.
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Just got my new veiled chameleon.......feeding question.
r6guy905
Feb 08, 2004 06:13 PM
Replies (3)
jovcham
Feb 08, 2004 06:55 PM
Let him eat. he's a growing boy and needs his nutrition. Now if he starts pigging out and eats over like say 15-20 in one sitting, then its time to start regulating his crickets.
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1.1 Veileds
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1.1 Tamatave Panther
epollak
Feb 08, 2004 07:05 PM
I agree with Joy. But the advice would be different if this was a female. At about 6 months they need to go on food restriction to prevent hyper-ovulation.
r6guy905
Feb 08, 2004 07:06 PM
Ok, I will keep that in mind. Thanks. Time to go and do feeding #3 for today 
