Category: Food Habits
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Stink Bugs?
Stink bugs are semi-toxic to bearded dragons and can cause impaction, parasites, and serious stomach problems. They can also carry pesticides and other chemicals that can harm the health of a bearded dragon. If a bearded dragon eats a stink bug, it is important to take it to the vet right away. The high phosphorus…
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Spiders?
House spiders can carry parasites or pesticides and have less nutritional value than other insects like crickets and locusts. Some types of spiders are poisonous, which could lead to health complications and death if not treated in a timely manner. If you want to feed your bearded dragon with spiders, only non-toxic types such as…
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Iceberg Lettuce?
Iceberg lettuce, in particular, is nutritionally poor for bearded dragons and should be avoided. While it does offer some vitamins and minerals that bearded dragons need, it is not very nutrient-dense and is not a great source of calcium. Lettuce has high water content, which can cause runny stools and stomach discomfort in bearded dragons.…
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Moths?
Wild moths should be avoided as they may carry pesticides or other chemicals that can be harmful to your pet. Moths have minimal nutritional value, and there are more nutritious sources of protein that can be provided to them instead. It is best to feed your bearded dragon moths that you have raised yourself or…
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Papaya?
It is safe for bearded dragons to eat papaya flesh and seeds in small quantities once or twice a month. Do not forget that papaya has a high water content that could potentially cause digestive issues for bearded dragons. So, it should only be fed as an occasional treat. It is also safe for bearded…
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Grasshoppers?
Bearded dragons will eat both live and dried grasshoppers, and owners often rave about how much their beardie enjoys grasshoppers as a treat. Dried grasshoppers provide a good source of calcium, vitamins A and D, and other essential minerals that are beneficial for bearded dragons. Most bearded dragons will enjoy the challenge of catching and…
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Butterworms?
It is important to note that butter worms should not be used as the main food source for bearded dragons, as they are high in fat. They should be offered as a supplement to other feeder insects, such as crickets, mealworms, and super worms. Baby bearded dragons should only be given butter worms as an…
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Wolf Spiders?
Some spiders can carry parasites or pesticides, have less nutritional value than other insects like crickets and locusts, and some types of spiders are poisonous. Wolf spiders, in particular, are very venomous, and it is not recommended to feed them to bearded dragons. If a bearded dragon eats a spider accidentally, it is not likely…
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Wasps?
If a bearded dragon manages to evade the sting, it may still have trouble digesting the wasp, which could cause impaction, a fatal condition that could lead to death if not treated promptly. Some bearded dragon owners have reported that their pets have eaten wasps without any ill effects. This is because bearded dragons usually…
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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Turtle Food?
Bearded dragons are omnivores and require a varied diet of proteins, vegetables, and fruits. They eat insects such as crickets, dubia roaches, and mealworms, as well as vegetables such as dandelion greens, kale, and collards. Commercial turtle pellets and fish pellets are not suitable for bearded dragons and can harm them if eaten. While bearded…