Can Bearded Dragons Eat Ginger? (Nope, here is why)

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Bearded dragons need lots of nutrients from vegetables and other plant material in their diets. Some vegetables are loaded with important nutrients for bearded dragon growth and development, but some can be harmful.

Ginger, in particular, is not healthy for bearded dragons. It provides very little nutritional value, as phosphorus to calcium ratios in ginger are far too high.

Nutritional wise ginger offers very little to bearded dragons. Given that there are better options such as figs, kales, hornworms, and many more.

I would recommend you avoid feeding ginger to your dragon.

 

Bearded dragon diet and ginger

Bearded dragons require calcium and vitamin D3 to live healthily, so you already know this if you own one. Vitamin D3 is obtained from the sunlight in your dragon’s tank, while calcium is supplied through dusting and feedings.

 

Calicum to Phosphorus ratio

Calcium is vital to the development of bearded dragons. If it is lacking, metabolic bone disease can occur and be fatal. It can also cause metabolic bone disease. An imbalance of calcium to phosphorous is common, as phosphorous prevents phosphorous absorption in the body.

Ginger is an excellent dietary source of phosphorous at 34mg per 100g, but an approximately 1:2 calcium: phosphorus ratio is fatal to bearded dragons. It is not a rich source of nutrients such as vitamin A and beta carotene.

Ginger looks like it has piqued the interest of bearded dragons. Do not offer it to your dragon.

 

Conclusion

Do not give your bearded dragon ginger in addition to the ginger you already provide them. Ginger is harmful rather than beneficial, so you should avoid feeding it to your dragon.

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Ginger can be replaced with more desirable alternatives.

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