Bearded dragon food articles

9 October 2019 4 readers found this article helpful so far.

When compared with adults, baby Bearded dragons need a more selective diet to get going in life. This is what new owners should know about the diet of baby Bearded dragons.

Feeding butterworms (Chilecomadia moorei) to Bearded dragons

3 October 2019 6 readers found this article helpful so far.

Butterworms, also known as tebo worms or trevo worms, are the larval stage of the Chilean moth (Chilecomadia moorei). Due to their scent and bright colouration, butterworms are known to be a popular choice for Bearded dragons, but contain high levels of fat, making them better for offering as snacks.

Feeding live silkworms to Bearded dragons

8 October 2019 13 readers found this article helpful so far.

Silkworms, also called 'silkies', are the larval (or caterpillar) stages of the Mulberry silkmoth (Bombyx mori). They are generally cultured privately on a small-scale or commercially on farms for their ability to produce silk. With their high protein and relatively low-fat content, silkworms are considered to be amongst the best insect foods for Bearded dragons.

Foods not to feed to Bearded dragons

21 July 2019 21 readers found this article helpful so far.

A hungry Bearded dragon will almost eat any food that is offered to them. Being omnivorous, various food options are available. In both the invertebrate and greens groups of food, there are some items that should not be fed.

Feeding Superworms to Bearded dragons

4 March 2019 14 readers found this article helpful so far.

Superworms, also called Kingworms, Zoophobas or 'Supers', are the larval stage of the Darkling beetle (Zophobas morio). In many aspects, including their appearance, they are very similar to mealworms, but are significantly larger in size.