Diet

There’s almost nothing more fascinating than watching your pet scurry around the house looking for food. One of the most common household pets, bearded dragons are great to have around due to their curiously endearing nature. But as they say–be careful what you wish for! Keeping a beardie as a pet can be a rewarding … Read more

  Bearded dragons are omnivores and will eat whatever is available to them. In the wild, they may occasionally encounter a rodent or other small animal, but this is usually rare. The primary source of food for these lizards is insects and leafy green vegetation. However, if you live in an area with a high … Read more

Bearded dragons are omnivorous reptiles that can eat a wide variety of different foods. They tend to eat a lot of greens and other plant matter, but they also love to eat bugs and other types of protein. One herb in particular that bearded dragons will love is thyme. Nutritional Value of Thyme Like many … Read more

Bearded dragons are omnivorous reptiles that enjoy a varied diet. These lizards happily devour plants, fruits, and vegetables as well as insects such as crickets. Their diet should be based on natural greens and vegetables supplemented with the occasional fruit or cricket to provide essential nutrients. There are many plant-based foods that bearded dragons can … Read more

Olives are one of the most versatile fruits you can get your hands on. These little green or black wonders have been used to make everything from olive oil, to tapenade, and even martini cocktails. As such, they have become increasingly popular among both home cooks and professional chefs. Yet while there are plenty of … Read more

While many people would shudder at the thought of feeding their pet a maggot, it’s actually a very nutritious meal for your bearded dragon. In fact, bearded dragons have been eating maggots as part of their natural diet for millions of years! That’s right; they aren’t just gross to us. The best thing about feeding … Read more

Who would have thought that a tiny, innocent-looking eggplant could be so dangerous for a bearded dragon? Eggplants contain high amounts of solanine. This chemical is harmful to most animals because it inhibits the ability of red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body. In other words, too much solanine prevents red blood cells … Read more

Bearded dragons have a taste for vegetation. They enjoy greens like endive and lettuce, as well as fruits like blueberries and orange slices. Bearded dragons also crave protein-rich insects. You can supplement their diets with commercial bearded dragon food, but they’ll also eat a variety of common household plants… including butter lettuce. So yes bearded … Read more

  Fennel is a sweet flowering plant and a hardy perennial herb found in the carrot family. Bearded dragons should eat both plants and insects in their regular diet. Fennel is full of flavor. Yes, bearded dragons can eat fennel. When your bearded dragon is fully grown, it should eat 80% of plants and 20% … Read more

  Red wigglers are also known as red worms. They are among the most nutritious foods that you can feed your bearded dragons at any age. Therefore, yes bearded dragons can eat red wigglers. Red worms are rich in essential fats, nutrients, and other elements such as water that your beardie requires.  We recommended that … Read more