Can Bearded Dragons Eat Nuts? (The Answer According To Science)

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Bearded dragons are omnivorous reptiles that thrive on a diet of insects, small animals, fruits, and vegetables.

So can bearded dragons eat nuts?

No, bearded dragons cannot eat nuts. Indeed, these are generally high in fat and phosphorus thus create some health issues with your pet.
Furthermore, nuts can cause choking, impaction and indigestion in your beardie.

Can Bearded Dragons Have Nuts?

There is some debate over whether or not these reptiles can handle eating nuts.

However, the majority of experts agree that bearded dragons do not have the enzyme necessary to digest raw nuts.
You should therefore avoid feeding nuts to your bearded dragon, regardless of the type.

 

Can bearded dragon eat Pecan?

Pecan nuts are high in fat, they are not good for your bearded dragon.

 

Can bearded dragons eat Walnut?

No, bearded dragons cannot eat walnut.

Can bearded dragon eat Almond?

No, you should not feed almonds do your bearded dragon.

 

Can bearded dragons eat Cashew?

No bearded dragons cannot eat cashews.

 

Can bearded dragons eat Hazelnut?

No bearded dragons cannot eat hazelnuts.

 

Can bearded dragons eat Cashews ?

Most experts agree that cashews should not be consumed by bearded dragons–or any reptile for that matter! Because cashews contain a high concentration of cyanide, they are toxic and pose a serious risk to your pet’s health if eaten.

See also  Can Bearded Dragons Eat Succulents?

 

Can bearded dragon eat Macadamia Nuts?

No, don’t feed macadamia nuts to your reptile. Indeed, these nuts contain a high concentration of oxalates which can make it uncomfortable for your pet to digest them properly.

 

In Summary

Avoid feeding any kind nuts to your bearded dragon. Instead, opt for a diet based on fruits, vegetables and small insects.

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