Should Bearded dragons eat pellet food?
Should Bearded dragons eat pellet food?
Do you get tired of feeding your pet live insects all the time? Feeding your bearded dragon pellet food in addition to live insects is an acceptable option for your beardy as long as you do it correctly and use good products. But there are a lot of options out there.
How many pellets should I feed my bearded dragon?
FEEDING DIRECTIONS Offer 10-15 pellets a day for hatchlings and up to 35 pellets a day for large juveniles. We recommend supplementing this diet with live foods such as crickets and mealworms, as well as fresh vegetables as desired.
Are pebbles good for bearded dragons?
Many pet stores may offer pebbles or gravel as a bearded dragon substrate. Pebbles and gravel may lead to impaction if the bearded dragon swallows them over time. Peebles can also damage teeth and the jaw when accidentally grabbed when eating. We never recommend the use of pebbles or gravel as a suitable substrate.
Can Bearded dragons eat fish pellets?
No, they should not eat fish. Although it wouldn’t kill them to eat a small amount of it, fish is not found in their natural environment and can carry harmful bacteria, germs, and even parasites that could infect your dragon.
Can bearded dragons eat alfalfa pellets?
Alfalfa pellets are the best loose substrate for bearded dragons. Normally this substrate is used as feed for rabbits and horses. However it can also be layered as a substrate for bearded dragons and other pet lizards. If your dragon eats these pellets they can be safely digested.
How do you moisten bearded dragon pellets?
Tip. Exo Terra Bearded Dragon food can be moistened with fruit juice before feeding to increase palatability, some bearded dragons are more likely to accept softer, soaked pellets. After opening please store in a cool dry place.
Is reptile carpet bad for bearded dragons?
If you do not mind regular cleaning then reptile carpet is a great choice. Loose substrates can be bought in bulk and are cheap and easy to spot-clean. However, they can cause impaction if accidentally eaten. Impaction is a very serious health issue and the risk is especially high in baby bearded dragons.
What should I put in the bottom of my bearded dragon cage?
The best substrate solution for your bearded dragon’s terrarium is newspaper (especially for babies) and a carpet liner. You can use sand, but with much caution. Switch from sand if your bearded dragon ingests it regularly. You can also use ceramic tiles, but they can be expensive to setup and hard to walk on.
Can bearded dragon eat goldfish?
If you own a water or Nile monitor lizard, feeder fish are a great option for feeding them. However, a bearded dragon is not one of these lizards, and they should not eat a feeder fish even as an occasional treat. Avoid canned or raw tuna, goldfish, minnows, salmon, and tilapia.
What are the best vegetables to feed a bearded dragon?
Alfalfa sprouts are a great vegetable to feed your bearded dragon. They are highly nutritious and most bearded dragons gobble them up like nothing else. Chop up some alfalfa sprouts and watch your bearded dragon dive in after them.
What is the best food for a bearded dragon?
The recommended diet and food for bearded dragons who are young and in the wild would include 80% animal-based food and 20% plants, vegetables and fruit. But your adult captive bearded dragon would eat the reverse – with 80% plants, vegetables and fruit and 20% animal-based food.
What is the best diet for a bearded dragon?
Staple Insects: Crickets Hornworms Roaches such as Dubia Roaches
Can bearded dragons eat only pellets?
Exo Terra Bearded Dragon food can be moistened with fruit juice before feeding to increase palatability, some bearded dragons are more likely to accept softer, soaked pellets. After opening please store in a cool dry place.
