What is a bearded dragon's favorite vegetable?

There are numerous plants, fruits and vegetables that are safe and healthy for bearded dragons to eat, but some favorites include squash, collard greens, bell peppers, mustard greens and seedless watermelon. Of course, it's best to mix up your bearded dragon's diet every once in a while.
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What are the best vegetables for bearded dragons?

Best Greens Bearded Dragons Can Eat: Daily Staples
  • Cactus pad, or prickly pear (2.3 to 1). This desert delicacy is high in calcium and rich in antioxidants, fiber, and Vitamin C. ...
  • Collard greens (14.5 to 1). ...
  • Dandelion leaves (2.8 to 1). ...
  • Endive or escarole (1.9 to 1). ...
  • Mustard greens (2.4 to 1). ...
  • Turnip greens (4.5 to 1).
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What is a bearded dragons favorite food?

The most popular live food for Bearded Dragons are crickets and meal worms. You can find them in most pet stores.
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What veggies do bearded dragons love to eat?

Offer a mix of kale, turnips, squash, green beans, green peas, collards, and carrots. By blending a large assortment of vegetables you increase the chances of your bearded dragon accepting and enjoying them.
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What is a bearded dragons favorite fruit or vegetable?

The following list of insects, vegetables and fruits are good choices to include in your bearded dragon's diet: Dubia roaches, earthworms, crickets and superworms. Apples, blueberries, peaches, strawberries and watermelon. Cabbage, carrots, collard greens, kale, pumpkin and sweet potato.
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Vegetables for bearded dragon, what you should know



What should a bearded dragon eat daily?

Young bearded dragons are omnivorous (approximately 50% insects and 50% plant matter). As they mature, they will eat more vegetables and transition to mostly herbivorous (approximately 90% plant matter). Insects - Feed gut-loaded insects (crickets or dubia roaches) 1x daily.
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What vegetables can bearded dragons not eat?

Avoid vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, and romaine as too much can be harmful, or they offer limited nutritional value. Bearded dragons will also eat fruits like apples, strawberries, watermelon, and peaches. Aside from delicious fruits and vegetables, dragons will eat just about any insect that moves.
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Can bearded dragons eat cucumbers?

Bearded dragons can have cucumbers every other week or so.

96% water, making it a great source of hydration especially if your bearded dragon is dehydrated. Fiber, which prevents constipation. Vitamin C, which fortifies your dragon's immune system, vision, reproduction, and growth.
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Can bearded dragons eat banana?

Bearded dragons can eat banana peels.

In fact, the peel of the banana has added nutritional value to your lizard. If you are going to serve up the banana with its peel to your lizard, then make sure that you clean the outside of the banana very well, so there are no chemicals or pesticide residue left on it.
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Can bearded dragons eat tomatoes?

So you may be wondering if you can share this veggie-like fruit with your reptile friend. Can bearded dragons eat tomatoes? As is the case for many fruits, the answer is qualified. Yes, bearded dragons can safely eat tomatoes...but only a small amount served once a month.
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What do bearded dragons love the most?

Most bearded dragons love playing around in the water. It's a great way for them to have some fun while also getting hydrated. A large plastic storage bin that is at least twice as long as your bearded dragon makes for a perfect swimming hole. A small kiddie pool works well, too.
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Can bearded dragons eat grapes?

Although bearded dragons can eat grapes whole, many owners prefer to cut them up into smaller pieces to make it easier for their dragons to eat and to eliminate any possibility of choking. Cutting up the grapes also ensures that there are no seeds, since even the occasional seedless grape actually does have a seed.
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Can bearded dragons eat watermelon?

Bearded dragons can eat watermelon rarely, as a treat.

Watermelon in particular is not very nutrient dense for dragons, so it's less beneficial than some other fruits that offer a little more substance.
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What is the best salad for bearded dragons?

But my bearded dragon likes collard greens, mustard greens, broccoli, cabbage, and absolutely loves kale. My beardie will also eat bell peppers, squash, and cilantro straight from my garden.
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What Frozen veggies can bearded dragons eat?

Best Staple Veggies That Bearded Dragons Can Eat
  • Collard greens. ...
  • Butternut squash, acorn squash, and yellow squash. ...
  • Dandelion greens (leaves and flower). ...
  • Mustard greens and turnip greens. ...
  • Endive and Escarole. ...
  • Arugula and alfalfa plants. ...
  • Chicory greens.
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Can Beardies eat spinach?

Avoid vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, and romaine as too much can be harmful, or they offer limited nutritional value. Bearded dragons will also eat fruits like apples, strawberries, watermelon, and peaches. Aside from delicious fruits and vegetables, dragons will eat just about any insect that moves.
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Can bearded dragons eat peanut butter?

Bearded dragons cannot eat peanut butter as it is too high in protein added sugars and fats. Rather than taking a chance, avoid peanut butter completely to ensure your dragon remains healthy.
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Do Beardies like blueberries?

Like strawberries, apples, and grapes, blueberries are one of the safer fruits for bearded dragons. In fact, although fruit should only play a small role in their diet, bearded dragons can have a few blueberries once a week.
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Can bearded dragons have cheese?

No. Bearded dragons can't digest cheese, or any kind of dairy product at all. Bearded dragons, along with most other lizards, but not all, are lactose intolerant, just like humans can be, so avoid giving cheese and other dairy products to your bearded dragon.
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Can bearded dragon eat scrambled eggs?

Bearded dragons can safely eat scrambled eggs.

They can also eat hard boiled eggs. Just remember these pointers: Adult bearded dragons should eat no more than half an egg at a time, max. If you're scrambling the egg, don't mix any additional ingredients with it.
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Can bearded dragons eat potato?

To answer the question, yes, your lizard friend can eat potatoes, but occasionally. Potatoes aren't poisonous for your beardie, but the truth is they have little nutritional values necessary for your pet.
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Can bearded dragons have strawberries?

Bearded dragons can eat strawberries, but only in moderation (as is the case with all fruits in their diet). On the bright side, strawberries—like apples—are considered one of the safer fruits for dragons, meaning you don't necessarily have to limit them to once a month.
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Can bearded dragons eat sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes are totally safe for bearded dragons to eat in that they're non-toxic. However, you still want to only offer them in moderation, as eating too many sweet potatoes could have an ill effect on your lizard's health. These veggies are full of vitamin A, which is good for your dragon — up to a point.
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Can Beardies eat carrots?

Bearded dragons can eat carrots once or twice a week, but not every day. Carrots aren't on the menu in bearded dragons' natural habitat (Australian deserts), but they do offer some great nutritional benefits: Vitamin A and beta carotene, which promote healthy skin, a healthy immune system, and good vision.
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Can bearded dragons eat pineapple?

Pineapple is an undeniably healthy and refreshing fruit for us people and our bearded dragons, although we can eat it on a daily basis while bearded dragons can safely eat pineapple once or twice a month.
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