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So can bearded dragons eat fireflies? No bearded dragons cannot eat fireflies. Indeed, fireflies also known as lighting bugs are highly toxic for your beardie. If your bearded dragon eats even one firefly by mistake, you need to contact a vet as soon as possible. Are fireflies toxic to lizards? According to the ASPC … Read more
Bearded dragons do not eat ladybugs because they are toxic to them. However, the toxicity is mild to bearded dragons. Instead, beardies prefer crickets or mealworms. As a result, they are offered once in a while or they could get sick. A bearded dragon is not interested in eating ladybugs. Ladybugs produce chemicals to keep … Read more
Just like people, bearded dragons enjoy cuddling. They also have thermoregulatory skin and need to stay warm. So cuddling provides these reptiles with both of these needs. When you keep your bearded dragon in an environment that’s at least 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit, cuddling is the best way to ensure it stays warm and keeps its … Read more
Bearded dragons are omnivorous and can eat a wide variety of live and cooked foods. Bearded dragons need a varied diet to keep them healthy and strong, but they may be attracted to certain foods. No, bearded dragons can’t eat pickles! They are easy to acidic for your bearded dragon. Can you give bearded … Read more
Can you get salmonella from kissing a bearded dragon? Yes, even when a bearded dragon looks healthy and clean, they can carry salmonella germs. Thus if you kiss your beardie you can get salmonella. In fact the CDC reported back in November 24, 2020 that an outbreak of salmonella infections was liked to bearded dragons.[1]. … Read more
Stuck sheds, also known as reverse molting, are caused when a bearded dragon doesn’t have enough calcium or vitamin D3. This can happen if they aren’t eating enough greens, bugs, and other foods that contain these essential nutrients. Truthfully, it’s no big deal if your bearded dragon gets stuck sheds from time to time. In … Read more
Keeping a pet bearded dragon is a wonderful experience for anyone, but this doesn’t come without its fair share of responsibility. Owning any animal means that you’ll be responsible for their well-being and care on a daily basis, so it’s important that you are ready from the word go. Keeping your pet happy and healthy … Read more
Bearded dragons are omnivorous reptiles, which means that they eat a balanced diet of plants and animals. Like humans, their bodies require different vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. They are not picky eaters; they will happily devour any plant or animal that you provide them with. Bearded dragons can have nectarines, but there are … Read more
Ever wonder if slugs are safe to eat? Well, the answer is yes! Slugs and snails can be a tasty snack for some reptiles. Bearded dragons, for example, are known for being insectivores. They typically feed on insect larvae and other insects. However, they also eat other small animals such as lizards, snakes, rodents and … Read more
Most people know that bearded dragons are omnivorous and love to eat plants, fruits, and veggies. However, most owners are probably not aware of the fact that lima beans (AKA bean pods or ladyfingers) also happen to be safe for bearded dragons. Indeed, this delicious leguminous plant is also consumed by humans on a … Read more