Bearded Dragon Diet & Nutrition

Providing a varied and nutritious diet is very important for the long term health of a bearded dragon. The best insects to feed bearded dragons contain good amounts of protein, calcium, and other trace minerals. Always feed insects that provide the highest nutritional value and closely resemble what a bearded dragon would eat in the wild. Never feed a bearded dragon insects caught in the wild unless they are deemed safe. Here are the best insects to feed bearded dragons. Dubia Roaches Dubia roaches are one of the best staple insects to ... Read More ⇒

In a previous article we discussed taking care of feeder crickets and insects, now we will go over how to prepare feeder crickets for feeding bearded dragons. Bearded dragons raised as pets need diet supplements in order to get the vitamins and minerals they need. One very important mineral is calcium. It is highly recommended to supplement your bearded dragon's diet with a calcium with vitamin D3 powder at least three times per week, and a multi-vitamin supplement at least once per week. Dusting insect feeders can be very tricky. ... Read More ⇒

One of the most overlooked, but very important, tasks you can do to ensure good health for your bearded dragon is by taking care of feeder crickets and other feeder insects. When feeding your bearded dragon feeder crickets you want to make sure those crickets are safe, nutritious, and full of beneficial vitamins and minerals. You also want to make sure you are keeping the feeder crickets under the best conditions possible to help prevent parasites and unhealthy situations for yourself and your bearded dragon. Here's a few tips on taking ... Read More ⇒

Offering the best foods for a bearded dragon is crucial for maintaining its overall health and well-being. Not only should you offer wholesome foods, but you should also vary the diet as often as possible. Imagine if you ate the very same foods three times a day every day. That would get very boring pretty quick, wouldn't it? You would also deprive yourself of the nutrients offered from a large variety. If you ate nothing but hamburgers every day for months, you would most likely increase many health risks, and your general health would ... Read More ⇒

Providing vegetables and fruits as a daily part of a bearded dragon's diet is very important for their health. The percentage of fresh vegetables and fruit they receive increases as they mature. A baby bearded dragon should receive approximately 60% - 80% proteins from insects, and around 20% - 40% vegetables and fruits. Juveniles should receive about 50% insects and 50% vegetables and fruits. An adult should receive about 25% - 30% insects while the vegetables and fruits increase to around 70% - ... Read More ⇒