The items below are a suggested diet for the Bearded Dragon. There are
hundreds and thousands of varying combinations that can be created using the
items below. We realize that additional items could be added to this listing
and more will be as time allows.
Veggies and Greens used as a Staple (Give Daily)
Collard Greens
Mustard Greens
Dandelion Greens
Turnip Greens
Escarole
Parsley
Squashes (Spaghetti, Summer, Butter)
Alfalfa
Veggies (May be fed 1-2 times a week)
Bell Pepper (any color) mine prefer Red
Cilantro
Green Beans (raw)
Cabbage (Red)
Carrots (raw, shredded)
Kale
Yams (raw)
Fruit
Give all Fruit in moderation
Remove seeds before feeding
Apple (sliced, peeled)
Bananas (only occasionally as a treat, very high in Phosphorus)
Strawberries
Raspberries
Yams (raw)
Pears
Peaches
Insects:
This is a work in progress.
| Insect |
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Ca:P |
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Protein |
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Fat |
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Fiber |
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Water |
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| SilkWorms |
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1:2.4 |
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63.8% |
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76% |
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| Crickets |
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1:12 |
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21.3% |
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6.0% |
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3.2% |
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70% |
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| Superworms |
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1:18 |
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17.4% |
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17.9% |
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6.8% |
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60% |
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| Waxworms |
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1:7 |
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15.5% |
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22.2% |
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7.7% |
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62% |
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| Butterworms |
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| Roaches |
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Pellets may also be fed, but not used as primary source of food.
Veggies, Greens and Fruit (Occasional, weekly or less)
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Bok Choy
Beet Greens
Romaine Lettuce
Corn
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Chickory
Corn
Peas
Figs
Kiwi
Plums
Mango
Edible Plants and Flowers
Babies Tears
Carnations (petals)
Chamomile (English)
Clover
Dahlia (flowerhead)
Dandelions (flowerhead, leaves)
Day Lillies (flowerhead)
Fennel
Ficus (leaves)
Geraniums (flowers, leaves)
Hibuscus (flowers, leaves)
Hollyhock (flowers, leaves)
Impatiens
Johnny-Jump (flowers, leaves)
Lavendaer
Maple (leaves)
Mint
Mulberry (leaves)
Nasturtium (flower, leaves)
Oregano
Pansies (flower)
Petunias
Roses (petals)
Rosemary (flowers, leaves)
Sage (flowers, leaves)
Thyme (flowers, leaves)
Yucca (flowers)
Toxic Foods and Insects
Avacados
Rhubarb
Lightning Bugs (fireflies)
Lady Bugs
Spiders
