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Bearded Dragon Food Safety Guide

Omnivores whose diet changes dramatically as they grow โ€” juveniles need more insects, adults need more greens.

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๐Ÿ’ก About Bearded Dragon Diets

Juveniles eat 70% insects and 30% plants. Adults flip to 70% plants and 30% insects. Calcium and vitamin D3 supplements are critical. All insects should be dusted with calcium before feeding. Avoid high-oxalate foods like spinach.

โœ… Generally Safe Foods
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Crickets

Staple insect protein

โœ… Safe
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Dubia Roaches

Best feeder insect

โœ… Safe
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Collard Greens

Top daily green

โœ… Safe
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Bell Pepper

Vitamin C source

โœ… Safe
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Mango

Occasional fruit

โœ… Safe
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Butternut Squash

Great vegetable

โœ… Safe
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Grapes

High sugar โ€” weekly max

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Banana

High sugar โ€” rarely

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Carrot

High sugar โ€” occasional

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โŒ Never Feed These
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Avocado

Toxic to reptiles

โŒ Dangerous
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Onion & Garlic

Toxic

โŒ Dangerous
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Lightning Bugs

FATAL โ€” never ever feed

โŒ Dangerous
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Citrus

Too acidic โ€” digestive issues

โŒ Dangerous
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Rhubarb

Highly toxic

โŒ Dangerous

๐Ÿšจ If Your Bearded Dragon Ate Something Dangerous

Call your reptile vet or ASPCA Poison Control immediately at (888) 426-4435. Do not wait for symptoms.

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