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Can bearded dragons live on fruit alone?

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Can beared dragons live on fruit or do they need other types of food?
asked Jun 25, 2013 in Lizards by anonymous

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Bearded Dragons are omnivores, meaning they eat both  meat and vegetable matter.When they are young they eat isects for the most part but as they grow, they will start to eat more vegetable (and fruit) matter. T

he diet of a juvenile dragon (2-4 months of age) will consist of approximately 80% insects (and even mealworms and waxworms) and 20% greens. As they get older you can feed your dragon 25% fruits and veggies WITH ONLY 10% comprising of fruit (this has to do with a phosphorous calcium ratio and sugars)  and 75% insects (supplemented with protien based items you can find in a pet store).

Below is a list of great fruit and veggie options for your dragon: (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=824)

Greens Vegetables Fruit
  • escarole
  • kale
  • collards
  • parsley
  • clover
  • dandelion greens
  • turnip greens
  • mustard greens
  • beet greens-only occasionally
  • spinach-only occasionally
  • NEVER iceberg lettuce
  • broccoli
  • okra
  • peas
  • green beans
  • zucchini
  • squash
  • grated carrots
  • sweet potato
  • bell pepper
  • frozen mixed vegetables
  • figs
  • kiwi
  • papaya
  • melon
  • apples
  • grapes
  • dates
  • peaches
  • apricots
  • strawberries 
    (seeds removed)
  • plums
  • bananas (peeled)

 

answered Jul 1, 2013 by (1,180 points)

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