What human food can bearded dragons have?

Our food list tells you what veg your beardie can munch on:
  • Peas.
  • Green beans.
  • Courgette.
  • Butternut squash.
  • Sweet potato.
  • Bell pepper.
  • Broccoli (small bits weekly)
  • Acorn squash.
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Can my bearded dragon eat scrambled egg?

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 meats can a bearded dragon eat?

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 can't Bearded dragons eat list?

What not to feed Bearded Dragons – 21 foods that can be toxic
  • Onions and Chives. Onions, raw or cooked, should not be fed to bearded dragons. ...
  • Mushrooms. Mushrooms contain high phosphorus and acidic content and can be toxic to bearded dragons among ingestion. ...
  • Leeks. ...
  • Garlic. ...
  • Rhubarb. ...
  • Avocados. ...
  • Eggplants. ...
  • Iceberg lettuce.
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Can bearded dragon 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 Feed Your Bearded Dragon



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 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 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 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 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 bearded dragons eat goldfish?

Short answer? No, bearded dragons can't eat actual goldfish.
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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 bearded dragons eat fish?

Why Can't Bearded Dragons Eat Fish? Fish is an excellent source of protein for humans. But it doesn't have the same nutritional value to bearded dragons as insects. Raw fish may contain harmful bacteria, parasites, and germs that may hurt your dragon.
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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 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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Is watermelon OK for bearded dragons?

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 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 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 bearded dragons eat sweet potato?

Bearded Dragons can eat a wide range of live food such as crickets, mealworms and kingworms; vegetables such as sweet potato and pepper and leafy greens such as kale and parsley . They can also eat limited amounts of fruit.
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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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