#Bearded dragon spring greens full#

Vegetables contain beta carotene which a bearded dragon's body converts to vitamin A when he/she needs it. Many vegetables contain high levels of Vitamin A and while bearded dragons can get vitamin A poisoning, it is generally not caused by overdosing on vegetables. Below is a list of the vegetables that you can feed your dragon: Vitamin-A Information

#Bearded dragon spring greens full#

Keep in mind that many vegetables are full of vitamins and if you are already giving your beardie vitamins you don't want to accidentally poison them with a vitamin overdose. It may seem boring, but plants are a staple of every bearded dragon's and most other reptile's diet. If you're not using cricket food (which hydrates and feeds insects at the same time) you will need to hydrate the feeder insects with raw vegetables, carrots, orange slices, etc. It is important to never use a water dish to water your insects because they will drown in the bowl. Some owners will also feed their insects with wet lizard pellets. Most pet stores carry jars of cricket/insect food that both hydrates and feeds the insects. The best way to do this is to feed them with a nutritious meal before you feed them (this is also known as 'gut loading'). It is recommended to make sure the insects you feed to your bearded dragon are healthy and nutritious. You can also use various air purifiers which remove (not mask) any smells the insects may create. With this in mind you should store them somewhere you cannot hear or smell them. Insects (such as crickets) can be noisy and smelly. Keeping your insects at the right temperature will encourage healthy eating and growth, which are both good for your bearded dragon. You will want to store your feeder insects in a location with a steady temperature that is within the range specified for them. With that being said, there are a few things that apply to all insects.

Not all feeder insects require the same care instructions, so it's recommended to follow the guidelines from the store/breeder you purchased the insects from. It is recommended to use a container with thicker plastic so they cannot chew through the air holes as easily.

Some worms and larvae can escape the plastic containers they arrive in. You probably want to avoid using containers which are see-through, because many people have insect phobias and you don't want to risk house guests having a panic attack seeing thousands of crickets, roaches, or worms. If you're keeping a large number of insects it's probably best to use a large colored plastic storage bin to store them and a small 'Critter Keeper' to transfer them when it's time for feeding. You can purchase 'Critter Keepers' for close to nothing at most pet stores or you can use aquariums or plastic storage bins for insect storage. Many bugs can easily chew and gnaw through most netting and thin plastics so you will need something stronger to contain them. So it is best to take the necessary precautions to make sure this never happens to you.įirst off, you need to get a proper storage container for your insects. Nothing is creepier or more frustrating than realizing the expensive insects you purchased for your beardie have escaped and are roaming around your home.