Bearded dragons are omnivorous, so anything in your house is fair game. However, before you give your bearded dragon anything, you need to make sure that it is safe for them.
Make sure it’s not poisonous, and can’t hurt your bearded dragon. Here are the kinds of food that bearded dragons can eat.
Why you should feed your bearded dragon with blueberries?
You should feed your bearded dragon with blueberries because it is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Another reason why you should let them eat blueberries is that it helps with the digestive system and is good for their mental health. Blueberries also help with calcium absorption.
The fruit is low in calories which is good for the digestion system and gives your bearded dragon energy and lowers cholesterol.
However, there are some blueberries that your bearded dragon can’t eat. Avoid feeding your bearded dragon with blueberries that are growing on vines, or have seeds.
What are the negative effects of blueberries?
Blueberries can be harmful to your bearded dragon if given too much of it. If your bearded dragon eats too many blueberries, then the side effects that may come are muscle spasms, paralysis, or coma.
That’s why you should be extra careful when feeding your bearded dragon with blueberries.
How to feed them with blueberries?
There are different ways to let your bearded dragon eat blueberries. One way is by hand feeding them. All you need to do is buy a bag of blueberries, let them eat it for a couple of minutes, and wash your hands after.
Another way is by putting it in their bowl. You can put blueberry in their bowl, and let them eat it out of there.
How to prepare the blueberries for your bearded dragon
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Clean your blueberries
Blueberries are the safest thing that you can give to your bearded dragon, but if they’re dirty, it’s not very safe. Yes, the pesticides on some berries can hurt your bearded dragon. So just clean them before giving them to your bearded dragon and you will be all set.
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Cut the blueberries
Cut your blueberries in half. This is to make sure that they are not too big for your bearded dragon, which can result in choking. This is not healthy for your bearded dragon, so cut them up before giving them to him or her.
Summary
Blueberries are a great treat to give to your bearded dragon. When in doubt, always go with the smaller size because they can choke on bigger pieces. Make sure that you clean your blueberries before giving them to them. Cut them up and hand-feed your bearded dragon to make sure that they do not eat too much.
For further reading, check the next article: can bearded dragons eat turkey?
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