| Lizards are becoming a very popular household pet, | | | | mouth. Giving your beardies bugs that are too large in |
| but feeding Bearded dragons is what gets | | | | size can cause severe health issues with their |
| complicated. They are very gentle and docile | | | | digestive tract. As your dragon grows, their mouth |
| creatures that are perfect for people who love | | | | will increase in size which allows you the ability to |
| reptiles and are concerned about dangers associated | | | | feed them larger insects less often. |
| with owning one since these species are very social | | | | Baby and juvenile beardies must feed at least 2 to 3 |
| creatures that are often very amusing to watch with | | | | times per day to offer the maximum amount of |
| one another as they interact. | | | | growth and nutrients required for a healthy pet lizard. |
| Loving and gentle, these lizards are also often one of | | | | A mixture of insects and greens for them to nibble |
| your best cuddling pets as they love the warmth and | | | | on is an ideal feeding situation. |
| comfort associated with body heat. Caring for your | | | | Feeding bearded dragons that are young will require |
| beardie can be a difficult process as they require a | | | | baby crickets which could be difficult to locate. |
| warm and comforting environment to thrive and be | | | | Unfortunately, if you have a cage full of baby |
| happy in. In fact, purchasing a male and female | | | | bearded dragons that you are not feeding enough, |
| beardies could also produce fantastic breeding results. | | | | they will eventually begin nibbling at each others' toes |
| Feeding your beardie can be a process all in itself. A | | | | and tails. Thus, keep in mind that young bearded |
| bearded dragon's diet can be extremely diverse and | | | | dragons are voracious eaters to avoid this issue. |
| they often can become fussy eaters. Ensuring you | | | | As bugs are not very full of vitamins and nutrients, it |
| are feeding your bearded dragon the necessary diet | | | | is also important to feed your bearded dragon a |
| they require can involved some tricky situations for | | | | balanced diet of bugs and veggies. Leafy greens are |
| you if your stomach is a bit weak. | | | | easily purchased a local pet store which could include: |
| Feeding your lizard will most definitely require handling | | | | kale, arugula, collard greens, and parsley to name a |
| bugs. Bugs such as crickets, mealworms, wax worms, | | | | few. There is a delicate blend when using green |
| and also pinkies are merely a few of the bugs | | | | veggies as feeding them too many could cause them |
| essential for a balanced and healthy diet. The size of | | | | to not get the proper amount of nutrients or too |
| the bugs you offer your exotic lizard is crucial. | | | | many nutrients which could result in hydration issues. |
| Any bug you feed them must be smaller than their | | | | |