What foods bearded dragons cant eat?

What can't Bearded Dragons eat?
  • Onion.
  • Chives.
  • Celery.
  • Mushrooms.
  • Lemon - this citrus fruit will upset your dragons tummy.
  • Orange - another citrus fruit that will upset your dragons tummy.
  • Iceberg lettuce It's mostly water and has little nutritional value so don't let your Bearded Dragon eat it.
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What human foods 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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What food is poisonous to lizards?

Feeding insectivorous and omnivorous reptiles

Avoid spiders, ticks, centipedes, millipedes, scorpions, and fireflies. Fireflies are especially toxic because they contain a self-defense toxin called lucibufagin, which is extremely poisonous to reptiles.
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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 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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What to Avoid Feeding Your Bearded Dragon



Can bearded dragons 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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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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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 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 Beardies eat tuna?

Bearded dragons should not eat fish.

That means cooked, raw, feeders, all of it.
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Can Beardies eat 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 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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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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Can bearded dragons have 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 bell pepper?

Bearded dragons can eat bell peppers a few times a week or less. Bearded dragons can get the following nutrients from bell peppers: Antioxidants, which prevent inflammation, strengthen the immune system, and aid digestion. Vitamins A and C, which boost the immune system, vision, reproduction, and growth.
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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 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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Can bearded dragons eat lettuce?

With a refreshing crunch, romaine is a great option for salads, tacos, and more. Of the popular salad lettuces, romaine offers the most nutritional value for bearded dragons and humans alike. So if you are going to feed your bearded dragon lettuce, romaine would be the best choice.
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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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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 eat apples?

Can bearded dragons eat apples? Good news: bearded dragons can eat apples weekly! In fact, apples are one of the safer fruits for dragons to eat on a regular basis. It's important to note, though, that beardies don't need fruit every day.
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Can bearded dragons eat 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 Beardies eat canned veggies?

Yes, it's okay to feed your beardie canned vegetables, but only occasionally. Canned vegetables may contain too much salt and preservatives which may be harmful to bearded dragons. If possible, always stick to fresh vegetables.
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Can bearded dragons eat frozen peas?

Bearded dragons can eat both canned and frozen peas, but it's important to check the ingredients first to ensure there is no salt or added preservatives that could make your bearded dragon sick. Frozen peas are often a better choice than canned since it's easier to find bags of frozen peas without added ingredients.
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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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