Panther Chameleon Feeding and Supplements

Feeders, gut-loading, and supplements are where most husbandry mistakes show up — usually as MBD (metabolic bone disease) or vitamin imbalance. Done right, this part is simple.

Feeders: Rotate feeders for nutritional variety. Common staples: dubia roaches, discoid roaches, crickets, BSFL (black soldier fly larvae), silkworms, hornworms (sparingly), and the occasional superworm for older animals. Size rule of thumb: no wider than the space between the animal's eyes.

Gut-Loading: What you put in the feeder is what goes into your chameleon. Gut-load feeders 24–48 hours before offering them, with a nutritious dry gut-load and fresh greens/veg.

Supplements: Calcium without D3: dust most feedings. Calcium with D3: dust on a low schedule (commonly twice a month for animals on proper UVB). Multivitamin: dust on a low schedule (commonly twice a month). Don't over-supplement — more is not better and can cause health issues.

For any health concern, consult a qualified reptile veterinarian. Husbandry guidance is not medical advice.