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 lizards eat oranges?

It is best to not feed oranges or other citrus fruit such as lemons and limes. These fruits are too acidic for bearded dragons. Acidity can irritate their stomach and lead to a variety of gastrointestinal issues. Raspberries: Yes bearded dragons can eat raspberries occasionally.
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What fruit will a bearded dragon eat?

Bearded Dragons Eat Fruit

However, other commonly available choices from the grocery store, such as apples, strawberries, grapes, melons, peaches, and even raisins, are popular with bearded dragons. Chop fruit into bite-sized pieces before serving to your bearded dragon.
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What fruits can not bearded dragons eat?

High Oxalate Foods

These foods aren't otherwise poisonous and can be fed to your bearded dragon, but because they are higher in oxalates they should be fed very sparingly. Carrots, spinach, beets and beet greens, celery, kiwi, okra, parsley, radicchio, raspberries, yucca, chard and star fruit.
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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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What's toxic to a bearded dragon?

There is a long list of wild plants that are poisonous for Bearded Dragons. Here are a few that are more common in the UK: bracken fern, buttercup, crocus, daffodil, holly, horse chestnut, ivy, oak and poppy. Basically, if you aren't 100% sure it's safe for your pet, don't give it to them.
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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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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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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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Why are oranges bad for bearded dragons?

As citrus fruits, oranges contain citric acid. In humans, this acid can irritate the stomach lining and cause heartburn. It can have a similar effect on bearded dragons, irritating their digestive tract and causing diarrhea, which then causes dehydration.
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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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Are red bearded dragons rare?

The most popular is the Pogona vitticeps and only four out of eight species are kept as pets. Every type of Bearded Dragon is from Australia but they are all different in appearance. The most common colors are tan, yellow, olive-green, and red.
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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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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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Can Beardies eat 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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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.
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How often should my bearded dragon poop?

A young bearded dragon (4 to 18 months old) will have a bowel movement every day or so, while you can expect those older than 18 months to poop 1-7 times a week.
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How can you tell how old your bearded dragon is?

The best and most accurate way to determine the age of your bearded dragon is to contact the breeder who sold it to you. The breeder should have detailed birth records that indicate the exact day your beardie was born.
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Can bearded dragons have 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 peaches?

Luckily for bearded dragons, peaches are not considered a high-sugar fruit. So bearded dragons can eat more peaches than, say, kiwi, which contains quite a bit of sugar. Overall, peaches are an excellent choice for bearded dragons as a healthy and delicious salad topper or treat.
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Can bearded dragons eat mangos?

Slice the mango into very small pieces to prevent choking. You can serve mango pieces alone or in a salad, maybe with some kale or strawberries—your bearded dragon will love eating mango either way!
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What does it mean if your bearded dragon bites you?

Bearded dragons bite but they don't really bite for no reason at all. Usually, it's because they're hungry, feel a bit stressed out or threatened. The bite is not dangerous to humans but can be dangerous to bearded dragons if they are accidentally let go or sent flying from the reaction to getting bitten.
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What live food can bearded dragons eat?

The Best Live Food for Bearded Dragons
  • Brown Crickets. Brown crickets are the staple of many insectivorous and omnivorous reptile diets. ...
  • Locust. Locust are a much more active and colourful prey for your dragon. ...
  • Waxworms. ...
  • Mealworms. ...
  • Cockroaches.
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What is the lifespan of a bearded dragon?

Bearded dragons, or 'beardies', are one of the most popular lizards in captivity in the UK. They have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years, or even longer, so they're quite a commitment and it's important to keep them in a way that mimics the wild as much as possible.
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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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