Can bearded dragon eat popcorn?

Unfortunately, popcorn is not safe for bearded dragons to eat. It doesn't offer them much nutritional value, and the kernels can cause choking.
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What human snacks can bearded dragons eat?

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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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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Can Beardies 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 hamburger?

Yes, they can. Some beardies will eat raw meat such as minced beef, lean turkey, or chicken breast. However, whether they should or not is up for debate; they can eat small amounts of meat in the wild, but they also get more exercise in general in the wild.
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What to Avoid Feeding Your Bearded Dragon



Can bearded dragons eat tuna?

Bearded dragons should not eat fish.

That means cooked, raw, feeders, all of it.
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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 dragons have chicken?

The short answer is no. Chicken is not exactly a safe food for your beardie. A very small piece or two might be fine every few months, but if your bearded dragon eats a lot of chicken, he may become ill or die.
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Can bearded dragons have milk?

You should not give milk to your bearded dragon under any circumstances as its digestive system is not able to process milk. Consuming milk and other dairy products may lead to serious health issues in your pet.
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Can you feed a bearded dragon chips?

Since bearded dragons will eat bedding made of small particles, you should not use sand (including biodegradable calcium-based sands), wood chips, or gravel. Good choices include newspaper, paper towels, or reptile carpet.
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Can bearded dragons eat rice?

No. Bearded dragons cannot eat rice. In fact, none of the grains would be a good choice for your bearded dragon diet as they cannot digest them. Both raw and cooked rice will make your beardie sick.
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What meats can bearded dragons eat?

Our live food list tells you what meat your Beardie can eat:
  • Crickets.
  • Kingworms.
  • Waxworms- these fatty worms should only be fed as a treat.
  • Earthworms.
  • Cockroaches.
  • Locusts.
  • Butterworms.
  • Silkworms.
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What should I not feed my bearded dragon?

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 banana?

Let's find out: Can bearded dragons eat bananas? The short answer: yes, they can, but only once or twice a month. The long answer will explain why bearded dragons can eat bananas only once or twice a month.
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How do I know if I'm feeding my bearded dragon enough?

Between 4 and 12 months of age, give them 10-15 Dubias twice daily, working your way down to one feeding by the time they're one year old. For an adult bearded dragon that is 18 months and older give them 10-20 Dubias just one to three times a week, depending on their weight.
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Can bearded dragons eat fish?

Short answer: NO. Bearded dragons rarely eat fish when in the wild. So, it's not a good idea to include fish in any of their diets. These include raw fish, canned fish, feeder fish, cooked, or any other fish types.
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Can bearded dragons eat mice?

Bearded Dragons are omnivores in the wild!

However feeding whole pinky mice and not ones that have been cut into pieces can also be a very healthy addition to a bearded dragons diet as they do naturally eat whole prey in the wild.
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Can bearded dragons eat cooked beef?

While bearded dragons can eat cooked, lean meat like steak, chicken, and turkey, only feed it to your beardie unseasoned and as an emergency protein source if, for some reason, you are unable to get their live feeders.
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Can bearded dragons have raisins?

Bearded dragons can safely eat raisins without any fear of toxicity. Yet, that doesn't necessarily mean that they should. As you soon find out, raisins aren't the greatest of foods for your beardie. When consumed in mass quantities or very regularly, raisins can harm your lizard's diet and health.
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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 oranges?

Despite their nutritional value, oranges—like all citrus fruits—can be pretty dangerous for bearded dragons. Here's a deeper look at why: Oxalic acid. Oranges and other citrus fruits have quite a lot of oxalic acid.
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Can bearded dragons eat goldfish crackers?

Well, the answer is still a big fat “NOPE.” First, crackers hold absolutely zero nutritional value for beardies. Heck, they're virtually void of nutrition for humans! So obviously, they wouldn't make up a healthy part of your dragon's overall diet.
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Can bearded dragons have mashed potatoes?

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 eat watermelon?

Typically bearded dragons can eat a few small pieces of watermelon once a month or less frequently. When they do eat watermelon, they'll receive a few key vitamins and minerals: Vitamin C and beta carotene, which strengthen the dragon's immune system, vision, reproduction, and growth.
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