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11 Reliable Ways To Get Bearded Dragons to Eat Their Greens

by Tim Steward
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“My bearded dragon won’t eat their greens/veggies” is one of the most commonly asked questions by bearded dragon owners. Here’s what to do.

Categories Food & Nutrition, Greens 20 Comments

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Lettuce?

by Tim Steward
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Can bearded dragons eat lettuce? The internet seems to disagree about this answer, but we think it’s pretty straightforward.

Categories Food & Nutrition, Greens 14 Comments

Where should you feed your bearded dragon?

by Tim Steward
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When it’s time to give your beardie their bugs to eat, where is the best place to do that? Just throw the critters in the tank or something else?

Categories Food & Nutrition, Enclosure 17 Comments

Is tap water safe for your bearded dragon, or is bottled water better?

by Tim Steward
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Should you get your beardie their own Yeti water bottle or is tap water in a bowl okay for them?

Categories Food & Nutrition, Enclosure 10 Comments

Is it safe to feed your bearded dragon freeze-dried crickets?

by Tim Steward
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Every pet store we’ve been to sells little jars of freeze dried crickets spedifically to feed to bearded dragons. But much like packaged food for humans, freeze dried crickets may not be the best idea.

Categories Prevention, Feeder Insects, Food & Nutrition, Packaged Food 16 Comments

Can you feed a bearded dragon carrots every day?

by Tim Steward
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Carrots are a veggie that most bearded dragons really like. Sweet and crunchy, they make a nice addition to your beardie’s salad. But some people say you shouldn’t feed your beardie too many carrots. We disagree and explain why in this article.

Categories Food & Nutrition, Greens 8 Comments

The only bearded dragon feeding guide that you’ll ever need

by Tim Steward
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We cover the what and when of feeding your beardie in this guide. You’ll come away with an easy to follow plan that covers all of your beardie’s nutritional needs.

Categories Food & Nutrition, Feeder Insects, Greens, Packaged Food 27 Comments

What Type of Worms Make Good Feeders for your Bearded Dragon?

by Tim Steward
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Worms make a nutitious treat for your beardie. But of all the types of worms there are, only a couple make good daily feeders.

Categories Food & Nutrition, Feeder Insects 11 Comments

Supplements For Your Bearded Dragon, A Helpful Guide

by Tim Steward
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There are a few thing bearded dragons get naturally when living in the wild that they just don’t get in captivity. That’s where proper supplementation comes in.

Categories Prevention, Care, Food & Nutrition, Health, Supplements 2 Comments

Metabolic Bone Disease in Bearded Dragons – What it is and What to do About it

by Tim Steward
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Metabolic bone disease is a crippling disease that can result in pain, deformity, and even death. The good news is that it is preventable as well as treatable if caught early enough.

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Safe Feeder Insect Sizes for Bearded Dragons

by Tim Steward
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Your bearded dragon will try to eat pretty much anything they can force into their mouth. But that doesn’t mean they’ll be able to swallow it. Ensuring that your feeder insects are a safe size is critical to the health of your pet.

Categories Prevention, Feeder Insects, Food & Nutrition 4 Comments

Crickets vs. Dubia Roaches – Finding the Best Feeder Insect For Your Bearded Dragon

by Tim Steward
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When it comes to your regular feeder insect, you have two basic choices: crickets and dubia roaches. And there is a very clear winner between the two!

Categories Food & Nutrition, Feeder Insects 24 Comments

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