Do Beardies like cucumbers?

A beardie can eat cucumber every other week. They should not be a staple food. Since cucumbers are technically a fruit, fruits should only take up around 10% or less of your beardie's diet. If he is fed cucumbers too often, he might experience some negative side-effects.
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What are Beardies favorite vegetables?

Here are five vegetables a bearded dragon will love.
  • Dandelions. Bearded dragons simply enjoy dandelions. ...
  • Turnips. Turnips are a fantastic vegetables to feed a bearded dragon! ...
  • Alfalfa Sprouts. Alfalfa sprouts are a great vegetable to feed your bearded dragon. ...
  • Green Beans. ...
  • Yellow Squash. ...
  • Preferred Ways To Offer Vegetables.
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What is poisonous to bearded dragons?

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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What do bearded dragons like 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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What vegetables are not good for bearded dragons?

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



Can bearded dragons 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 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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Should you mist a bearded dragon?

Caring for bearded dragons is an exciting and rewarding experience that requires not only an intense love for these genus Pogona lizards, but also an in-depth knowledge of their lifestyle needs. Plentiful water is a big necessity for bearded dragons, and misting often works well for hydrating them.
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What makes bearded dragons happy?

Sleeping, eating normally, basking and pooping are all important functions that make your bearded dragon healthy and happy. Most of a bearded dragon's happiness comes from fulfilling its daily needs and having all comforts of living. As well being physically able to do all of them.
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Where do bearded dragons like to be stroked?

They usually like being held or having their head, cheeks, or chin scratched. Some may pull away or turn their beard black, but they may change their mind if you set them down and try again later. We love spending time with our beardie.
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Can bearded dragons smell their owners?

They have even been known to bite the hands of owner's if they still smell like food or rodents. Bearded dragons actually smell with their tongues, meaning they essentially must lick things to smell them.
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Do bearded dragons have a third eye?

As weird as it may sound, bearded dragons have a third eye that is located at the top of their head. Even though it functions very differently from the other two eyes, it still serves an important function in the bearded dragon's survival and life.
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Do bearded dragons have feelings?

The general consensus is yes, bearded dragons do have feelings, although they are not on the same order as those shown by mammals like cats and dogs, or even some other reptiles. They can bond to their human companions, but the level of affection and comfort they show depends entirely on their individual personality.
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Can Beardies eat frozen veggies?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Frozen Vegetables? Yes, pet lizards can have frozen vegetables. But frozen veggies lose a lot of their vitamins and minerals and aren't as nutritious as fresh ones. Moreover, you should thaw the frozen vegetable to room temperature before serving it to your pet lizard.
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What are staple foods 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 colors do bearded dragons hate?

Despite bearded dragon's biological instincts, many bearded dragon owners have different experiences of their pet's preference to colors. Some love certain bright colors such as red but get very stressed out over others like yellow or orange.
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What kind of music do Beardies like?

Bearded dragons generally prefer calmer, softer, relaxing music. Therefore, you can allow your dragon to listen to some of your favorite artists as long as they play relaxing music.
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How do I play with my bearded dragon?

Different Toys For Bearded Dragons
  1. Hides. Hides might not look like toys in the traditional sense, but in the eyes of a bearded dragon it's a wonderful new space to explore! ...
  2. Cat Toys. Cat wands and teaser toys are excellent for bearded dragons! ...
  3. Play Ball. ...
  4. Floaties. ...
  5. Crinkle Ball. ...
  6. Hammock. ...
  7. Tunnels. ...
  8. Mirror.
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Can I bathe my bearded dragon in tap water?

When bathing the bearded dragon never use any soaps or detergents. The bearded dragon will most likely take a few drinks of the water and you don't want it drinking any suds. Just using fresh tap water that has been dechlorinated will suffice. At this point, you can gently splash water on your bearded dragon.
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How often should bearded dragons poop?

Baby bearded dragons that are 3 months old or younger usually poop one to three times a day because their diet is rich in proteins. 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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Can Beardies eat grapes?

You might be wondering at this point what color grapes we're talking about. After all, grapes can be green, purple, or red. It's all of the above! Your beardie can safely eat a grape or two, of any color, once a week, unless there are any underlying health concerns you've discussed with your vet.
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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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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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