What Should I Feed My Bearded Dragon?
Bearded dragons are omnivores, which means they eat fruits, vegetables, and bugs.
Though not all bugs are good for them, like mealworms since they are mostly made up of fat and it's hard for them to digest.
Do not feed your dragon pellet food, as they cannot digest it.
Only buy insects from reputable and trustworthy sellers as bugs caught outside often have pesticides and other chemicals on them that can poison your bearded dragon.
Avoid any foods high in fat, sugar, and iron. Fruits should only be given 2-3 times a week.
Avocado (High in Fat and Oxalic Acid Which They Cannot Digest)
Beet Greens (Contains Phosphorus Which Negatively Affects Their Ability to Absorb Calcium)
Chives (Too Acidic)
Citrus Fruits (Contains High Levels of Oxalic Acid)
Eggplant (Contains a Compound Called Solanine Which is Highly Toxic To Dragons)
Fireflies (Contains Highly Toxic Levels of Phosphorus)
Garlic(Too Acidic)
Ladybugs (Contains a Poison Called Cantharidin)
Lettuce (No Nutritional Value)
Mushrooms (Bearded Dragons Cannot Digest Fungus)
Onions (Too Difficult to Digest)
Rhubarab (Contains Oxalic Acid)
Sage (Same Reason as Beet Greens)
Tomato (Highly Acidic Which Can Cause Diarrhea)
Spinanch (Same Reason as Beet Greens)
Crickets
Dubia Roaches
Superworms
Silk Worms
Earthworms
Wax Worms
Mealworms
Locusts
Redworms
Collard Greens
Dandelion Greens
Turnip Greens
Mustard Greens
Uncooked Artichoke Heard
Arugula
Asparagus
Basil
Bell Peppers
Bok Choy
Red and Green Cabbage
Peeled Cucumbers
Squash (Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti, Summer, etc.)
Uncooked Kale, Radish, Pumpkin, Zucchini, & Leeks
Okra
Parsnip
Peeled Apples
Cherries Without The Pit
Blueberries, Blackberries, strawberries, cranberries
Figs
Green & Red Grapes
Guava
Honeydew & Cantaloupe
Apricot
Canned Pineapple & Prunes
Seedless Raisins
Papaya
Peaches
Pears
Mandarin Oranges
Mango
Plums