Does the common chameleon eat a lot?

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i used to own a veiled chameleon and it was a lot of work to own. never own one unless you want to work really hard to make sure it has the right environment to live in, because other wise they sicken and die very fast. now... assuming you were referring to the Jackson chameleon, they will eat several live crickets a day and will require a small number of other insects as well to provide variety. crickets should be gutloaded by feeding them a varied diet so that when they are eaten by the chameleon, the chameleon will get the benefit of the added nutrients in the belly of said insect. chameleons do not make good pets and are more like very testy art objects that require a lot of care to keep running. they do not like to be held and have very special needs. do lots of research before buying one.

Panther Chameleons will eat as many as 20 appropriately sized insects a day when young. Adults should eat fewer, one to 10 per day. Chameleons require a variety of insects, properly gut loaded and calcium dusted. They are awesome creatures that make excellent pets only for those who are very informed and willing to provide the correct husbandry. They are NOT a pet for beginners.