What is poisonous 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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What food kills bearded dragons?

Avocado, garlic, onion, and eggplant should all be avoided as they can be toxic even in small amounts. Non-nutrient dense foods with a high water content should also not be fed. These include iceberg lettuce and celery. Finally, fireflies, spiders, and ticks can be toxic to bearded dragons.
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Can bearded dragons have poison?

Danger to humans

Recent research has indicated that Bearded Dragons poses primitive venom glands, the use of venom in dragon lizards is not yet understood, however a bite from this species should pose no long-term ill effect. The bite site should be cleaned with a mild disinfectant, as with any animal bite.
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What can hurt a bearded dragon?

Common Causes of Death for Bearded Dragons
  • Metabolic Bone Disease. Metabolic Bone Disease is very common among captive-raised bearded dragons. ...
  • Impaction. Unfortunately, many bearded dragons kept as pets today end up dying from impaction. ...
  • Infections. ...
  • Egg Binding. ...
  • Vitamin Toxicity. ...
  • Common Causes of Death for Bearded Dragons.
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What bugs are poisonous to bearded dragons?

Fireflies, lightning bugs, blinkies. Whatever you call them. the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center warns that Photinus sp. are highly toxic to lizards: It takes half of a firefly to kill a full-grown bearded dragon.
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Are Bearded Dragons Venomous???



What is toxic to lizards?

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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What bearded dragons Cannot 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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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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Will a bearded dragon starve itself to death?

Providing there are no external influences ( such as environmental issues or underlaying health issues, no lizard should starve itself to death, and even if they were wrong I would continue to argue it highly probably wasn't starvation in most cases since reptiles of all kinds are masters at conserving energy for ...
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Why is my bearded dragon turning black?

Thermoregulation

The most common reason a beardie turns black is thermoregulation. Bearded dragons are cold-blooded, meaning they can't regulate their own body temperature and depend on external heat to warm them up. Darker colored scales help reptiles absorb heat faster.
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Has bearded dragon ever killed a human?

Bearded dragons are not poisonous to humans. They do secrete a venom used to paralyze small prey animals, but due to the minute amount produced, they cannot cause serious harm to people. A bite may cause temporary swelling, but biting is a rare occurrence from this generally docile creature.
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What happens if a bearded dragon eats a wasp?

My Bearded Dragon Ate A Bee – Will He Be Okay? Like with wasps and nightcrawlers, your bearded dragon can eat a bee and still be okay. Sometimes they have swift flexes, and the bee will not have time to sting. Even though swallowing one bee occasionally may not hurt, including bees in their diet is not advisable.
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Is cat saliva toxic to bearded dragons?

The saliva isn't neurotoxic, but the bacterial load is so high it can cause infection and sepsis very quickly.
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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 bearded dragons eat bananas?

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 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 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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How long can a bearded dragon go without eating crickets?

So an average bearded dragon can go without food for 1-3 months in the wild. Juvenile bearded dragons would not survive that long since they don't have enough fat reserves. They can hardly last a week before their body demands food.
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How many times a day should a bearded dragon?

Bearded Dragons should be fed three times per day and given as many insects as they will consume in 10 to 15 mins.
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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 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 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 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 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 spinach?

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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