Providing a Nutritious and Varied Diet for Your Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragons are omnivorous creatures that ⁤require a diverse and healthy diet ​to thrive. By offering ‌a wide range of foods, you ‍can‍ ensure that your dragon will⁣ have a ‍long and healthy life. At Web Reptile, we prioritize the nutritional needs of our dragons‌ and have developed a feeding ⁢routine that‍ promotes ⁣their overall well-being.

A Balanced Salad⁢ for a Good⁤ Start to the​ Day

We begin‌ our dragons’ day with a ⁣fresh‍ and chopped salad,​ tailored to their ‍size and nutritional requirements. Our salad mix includes spring greens, dark lettuces (never ‌iceberg), rocket, watercress, ​butternut squash, ‌dandelions,‌ and a blend of dried flowers ‍and herbs such as ⁤DragonFuel, Herbimix, and FlowerMix. To add even more variety, we also incorporate ​Arcadia InsectiGold or‍ OnmiGold twice a week, which provides‍ essential animal proteins.

Feeding Juveniles and‌ Adults

When our ‌dragons are ready to go to⁢ their new homes, we recommend⁤ feeding them insects 2-3 times a day. As they ⁤grow, this can be reduced to once a day and eventually‌ to‌ once every 2-3 days when they reach adulthood. It is important to monitor the amount of food ⁤they consume ⁣and aim for 5-10 minutes per feeding, rather than‍ leaving ​insects⁤ in their enclosure at all times.

We offer a variety of appropriately sized, live feeder insects, including gut-loaded locusts, crickets, and roaches, as ​well as calciworms​ and‍ silkworms⁤ when available. ‌While waxworms, morios, and ‍mealworms can also be used⁣ in moderation, we recommend avoiding⁤ them until the dragons reach maturity at around one year ‌old. It is crucial to remember that ⁤relying ⁢solely on one type of insect​ or overfeeding can lead to health issues such as fatty‌ liver disease or gout.

Supplementation for Optimal Health

To ensure that our dragons receive all the necessary vitamins and minerals, ⁢we lightly dust all their ⁤food with appropriate⁤ multivitamins and calcium. Our ‍tip is to make sure the⁤ supplements do ⁢not overpower the⁤ taste of the food, as it ‌may ⁣discourage the dragons from eating. Our supplementation guide is designed for healthy bearded dragons housed under T5 lighting and fed a diverse diet ⁣as mentioned ⁣above. If your dragon has specific dietary​ needs or has been exposed to ⁣inadequate UVB lighting ‍in the past, adjustments may be necessary.

• Days 1 and 2: Arcadia Earth Pro A
• Day 3:⁣ Arcadia Calcium‌ (with Magnesium)
• Days 4 and 5: Arcadia Earth Pro A
• Day 6: Arcadia Calcium (with Magnesium)
• Day 7: Vetark Nutrobal or Zoo Med ReptiVite WITH⁤ D3

We continuously review and update our supplementation regime to ensure the best​ possible⁤ health for our dragons. If your dragon is a rehome, has a history of nutritional deficiencies, or has been exposed to inadequate UVB lighting, it may ​be necessary to increase the use of a multivitamin⁢ supplement containing vitamin D3 for⁤ a longer period.