# What to feed a baby Chameleon

**URL:** https://reptilecommunity.com/t/what-to-feed-a-baby-chameleon/295
**Category:** Feeders & Nutrition
**Created:** [January 17, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://reptilecommunity.com/t/what-to-feed-a-baby-chameleon/295 "2026-01-17T03:51:46Z")
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#### Post date: [January 17, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://reptilecommunity.com/t/what-to-feed-a-baby-chameleon/295/1 "2026-01-17T03:51:46Z")

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Great video for anyone starting out with a neonate or juvenile chameleon! Since their metabolism is so high, the key takeaways here are:

- ​ **Variety is Key:** Don’t just stick to fruit flies; small pinhead crickets and extra-small dubia roaches provide better nutrition.

- ​ **Frequency:** Baby chameleons need to eat 1–2 times every single day.

- ​ **Supplementation:** Because they are growing so fast, ensuring your calcium (without D3) is used at every feeding is vital.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/_fZBsgwaoWA?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque