Leatherback Beardie

Serrapeptase Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragons can also happily eat insects, in addition to vegetables. In nature, they mostly eat insects. However, they can also forage for leafy greens or flowers. These plants are rich in protein and great for their diet.

Serrapeptase Bearded Dragon

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Bloodworms

Some vegetables should be kept separate from their meat and bones. For instance, the leafy green watercress is high in calcium and other vitamins. It also contains a small amount of iron and manganese. It also contains antioxidants that prevent inflammation. However, it should only be fed in moderation as it contains oxalates and other chemicals that affect absorption. Also, it should not be fed to a bearded dragon if he or she has a calcium deficiency.

Leatherback Beardie

Bearded Dragon Ear Film

Are heated rocks good for bearded dragons? Is there any brand or feature which in particular is good? This would be for a full grown lizard. Heated rocks can burn the belly of the bearded dragon because they will not move off it even if it hurts, according to my vet. If you must have a heated rock, be sure to only have it on for just a few minutes everyday at a low temperature.

Bearded Dragon Ear Film
Bearded Dragon Painted Nails

Bearded Dragon Painted Nails

Before you can bring the bearded drake home, you need to prepare your habitat. Make sure that the bearded drake has heat, food and ultraviolet light. It is vital to inspect equipment, in particular the ultraviolet light and basking pads. It is important to keep the temperature constant throughout the day. But it is equally important to keep humidity low.

Bearded Dragon Legs

Reptiles need UVB light to process the calcium they intake from their diets. If your UVB bulb is too weak, too far, or simply too old to provide the stated amount of UVB light, your dragon will experience calcium deficiency which can be quite serious. (Keep in mind some bulbs need to be changed on a monthly basis! and most of them do not last longer than 6 months).

Bearded Dragon Legs
Bearded Dragon Care After Egg Laying
Bearded Dragon Care After Egg Laying

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Do Bearded Dragons Care For Their Young

Bearded dragons eat a diet of live insects and vegetables. They need a wide variety of safe plants and vegetables, as well as the correct supplements. You can find out more about your beardy's feeding, supplements and water needs in our bearded dragon care sheet.

Do Bearded Dragons Care For Their Young