Feeders for Veileds : Help

tHeGiNo · 01-23-04, 10:29 AM

I am incorporating some information on feeders into one of my caresheets, as you will see it is on Veiled Chameleons. I would appreciate if you guys would mention any suggestions in regards to the description of each insect. If you have something good / bad / a suggestion about one of them, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Waxworms: waxworms are relatively high in fat and lack essential vitamins in comparison to the other choices of readily available insects. They are therefore not recommended as a staple diet. They are, however, a great tool for fattening and assisting growth spurts

 

Moisture: 60.97 
Protein: 15.40 
Fat: 20.12 
Carbohydrates: 2.54 
Calcium (mg/100g): 13.14 
Vitamin C (mg/kg): 23.60 
Calories: 181.08 
Dietary Fiber: 1.60 
Ash: 0.97

 

Zoophobias: also known as superworms, zoophobias are a great additive to any varied diet. They have an overall fit nutrition level, although they lack sufficient calcium levels.

Moisture: 58.91 
Protein: 18.92 
Fat: 15.07 
Carbohydrates: 5.81 
Calcium (mg/100g): 10.80 
Vitamin C (mg/kg): 9.80 
Calories: 135.63 
Dietary Fiber: 2.20 
Ash: 1.29

 

Mealworms: mealworms, overall, boast a low nutritional value. They would however, in diminutive quantities, contribute protein and moisture into a varied died.

Moisture: 62.89 
Protein: 18.65 
Fat: 13.64 
Carbohydrates: 3.62 
Calcium (mg/100g): 3.28 
Vitamin C (mg/kg): 38.10 
Calories: 135.63 
Dietary Fiber: 2.00 
Ash: 1.20

 

Crickets: crickets are the most broadly desired insect for the majority of the hobby. They have an overall balanced nutritional value, which makes them great as a staple diet. However, as with any feeder item, they should be offered with the occasional varied diet.

Moisture: 68.96 
Protein: 20.72 
Fat: 5.74 
Carbohydrates: 3.06 
Calcium (mg/100g): 21.53 
Vitamin C (mg/kg): 105.90 
Calories: 51.66 
Dietary Fiber: 2.80 
Ash: 1.52