| Feeding Bearded Dragons | | | | bearded dragon's satisfactory food intake. |
| The type of food you feed your dragon can vary | | | | - Try and hand-feed insects to your dragon. |
| depending on its age. At the earlier stages of life a | | | | - Clear uneaten greens / vegetables from dragon's |
| dragon will need more protein and fewer greens, but | | | | cage daily. Clean dish. |
| it is advisable to introduce greens as early as you | | | | - Guard against vitamin A overdose. |
| can. If you shun these, your pet may not take to | | | | - Gut-load insects before you feed them to your |
| them later as it matures. Bearded Dragons are | | | | dragon. |
| omnivorous - they eat bugs and vegetation. | | | | - Choose younger prey because of its lower chitin |
| Your dragon will feed only if both the food you give | | | | content. - Supplement normal food with mineral |
| it and its body temperature are right and will not | | | | (calcium) and vitamin additions. |
| show any appetite if the conditions are wrong and | | | | - Make feeding age-appropriate. |
| even if it would show an appetite and feeds, it | | | | - Chop greens and vegetables finely. |
| cannot digest the food if the temperature is wrong. | | | | - Fasten suitable larger greens to a peg for your |
| In good condition your bearded dragon should be a | | | | dragon to nibble. |
| hearty eater and considering the importance of | | | | - Match size of prey to size of your dragon's mouth. |
| various conditions that influence its feeding and | | | | (Prey size half the width of the mouth) |
| digestion, here is a short nutrition checklist: | | | | - Offer water to your dragon through spraying, |
| - Pay attention to the health of insects you store for | | | | misting (greens and vegetables) and in dish. |
| feeding your dragon. | | | | Beside these, always remember to never-ever feed |
| - Wash greens / vegetables thoroughly. | | | | your dragon the items not recommended them (see |
| - Adequate light and heat - both are vital for your | | | | the list in Find Out About Bearded Dragons). |