7 Tips For Feeding a Bearded Dragon

Before going out and buying a bearded dragon, you should do your research for what they like to eat and how their home should be set up.

Here are 7 basics tips on what a bearded dragon should eat -

1. Bearded Lizards love crickets, but do not feed them only crickets. This is not good for the older dragons, but juvenile dragons is fine to feed only crickets.

2. When feeding them crickets it is vital that you gut-load the crickets. This helps your dragon to maintain a healthy diet. Also make sure that the crickets are about the same size as the width of little dragon's head. The width of their head is the space between the eyes.

3. You should also consider getting some vitamin supplements to powder the crickets and the other foods you feed your dragon

4. Beardies will eat everything, just about, you give them. Learn the proper lettuce you feed them. DO NOT FEED them Iceberg lettuce! Stick to the Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, etc.

5. They also love meal worms and king worms but do not give these to them very often, it's better to keep these on a weekly basis not a daily basis. Also one note to those of you who want to breed you dragons feeding both your males & females LIVE PINKIE MICE.

6. Beardies will almost always look and act hungry, Please Do Not over feed them! Set up a regular schedule to feed them once in the morning or evening. Stick to this schedule no matter what, it is better for you and your dragon

7. Besides just crickets and greens, they need fruits, such as strawberries, mangoes, zucchini, squash, and carrots. Give your dragon a well balanced diet and both you and your dragon will live long and happy lives. " till death do us part"

Keep in mind that knowing how to feed your bearded dragon is a good start in preparing to purchase one but you must also learn how important their home setup is too. There is a lot to know about bearded dragons so please do your research.

Bearded Dragons are great first time pets for most kids over the age of about 10. They are docile and easy going pets, and they love human contact.

Follow these 7 tips on feeding your bearded dragon and you will have a happy and healthy beardie!

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