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Bearded Dragons (Complete Pet Owner’s Guide) provides step-by-step direction on the proper husbandry of bearded dragons, contains many helpful sidebars, and is filled with beautiful full-color images. This definitive guide will help the novice bearded dragon owner gain all the knowledge needed in order to become an expert in no time.

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Are Red Lights Bad For Bearded Dragons

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What Do Bearded Dragons Eat The main staple diet of bearded dragons is vegetables. Veggies are a great source of calcium and other essential nutrients. However, there are some things you should avoid giving your beardie. For instance, spinach contains oxalates, which may lead to calcium binding. Moreover, oranges are highly citric and may cause stomach upsets. Carrots are also safe for your beardie, though you must be careful with the carrot green tops. Zucchini is also safe, but is not as nutritionally dense as spinach.

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The skin of a bearded dragon is extremely rough and can cause severe scratches if it is not handled properly. Once acclimatized, the reptile will be more friendly and easier to handle. To prevent minor scrapes and cuts, it is a good idea to wear long sleeves or light gloves when handling the beardie. Remember that all reptiles can be infected by Salmonella bacteria. This can lead to severe illness.

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Persimmons
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This diet should consist of 30% vegetables and 70% small crickets. The protein in a dragon’s diet can consist of crickets, superworms, or even a pinky mouse. In all life-stages they should eat the following vegetables:

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If you hold them flat (instead of cradling them) they will feel safer. When you get a new dragon, give them three to four days to adjust before attempting to handle for short periods of time.

Bearded Dragon Diet Chart
How To Take Care Of A Fancy Bearded Dragon
How To Take Care Of A Fancy Bearded Dragon

Make sure it's secure, well-ventilated and made from solid material that's easy to clean.There are lots of different furnishings for bearded dragons. If using sand, use reptile-safe sand and avoid 'calci-sand', as it's dangerous for reptiles if they accidentally eat it.

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Another good food for bearded dragons is apples. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, but do not make them larger than the space between your dragon's eyes. Apples contain a good balance of calcium and phosphorus, but they're lacking in Vitamins A and D.

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