What should I feed my Bearded dragon?

The bearded dragon is one of the most popular reptiles in the world. Because of their docile nature and unique appearance, owners are extremely interested in owning them. However, it is very important for the owner who owns them to note that proper nutrition is crucial for their health and well-being. We will go into more detail about the exact food that should be given to your bearded dragon in this article.

As bearded dragons are omnivorous, they can consume both plants and animals and eat a wide variety of food, such as live insects such as mealworms, kingworms, crickets, and many more.

A bearded dragon is an omnivorous predator, which means that he or she will consume any kind of insect that he or she can find in nature, including green food, live food and so forth. They have sharp vision and an exceptionally keen sense of smell. Young bearded dragons tend to be primarily carnivorous, insectivorous, and herbivorous as adults.

The following are some of the most common things that bearded dragons eat in order to survive, which are briefly described below.

1.  Live Prey- A bearded dragon is an omnivorous animal, meaning that they consume plant matter as well as animal matter, such as crickets, Dubia roaches, Mealworms, Superworms, Locusts, Superworms, Silkworms, Hornworms, Butterworms, and Cockroaches, among others. The live insects provide them with the essential protein and nutrition that your Bearded dragon needs for its proper development, and as a responsible pet owner, you need to make sure that the insects are the right size for your Bearded dragon.
2. Green Vegetables- There are many kinds of green vegetables that Bearded dragons eat in the wild, so it is very important to provide them in captivity with fresh green vegetables such as collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, dandelion greens, kale, bell peppers, squashes, carrots, snap peas, carrots, and so on. These vegetables are extremely healthy for Bearded Dragons because they are rich in calcium and vitamins.
3. Supplements-There is no doubt that food is an important part of the bearded dragon's diet, but supplements are just as important. To prevent calcium deficiency in the bearded dragon, you can give them dust live prey with calcium powder before feeding to prevent them from getting metabolic bone disease. Additionally, you can also provide them with multivitamin supplements, which can help them live longer and be healthier. You can provide them with this supplement a few times a week.
4. Fruits- There are many people who believe that fruits are not healthy for your Bearded dragon's health because they are high in sugar content and the seeds that are present in them are harmful for bearded dragons. Some people believe that giving them some fruit is not harmful. Some of the fruit you can give them are strawberries, blueberries, apples, bananas, etc.
5.  Water- Bearded dragons, as well as other living creatures, require a large amount of water for survival. Bearded dragons receive the majority of their water from their diet, however, it is extremely important for you to always provide them with a shallow dish of fresh water every time and always mist their enclosure every day to keep them hydrated and prevent dehydration from occurring.

Therefore, as a responsible owner of a bearded dragon, you should make sure that you provide them with food twice daily. Depending on their age, juvenile bearded dragons should receive more food than adult bearded dragons and it is also important to provide a variety of food so that the dragon gets a balanced diet by offering them different insects to eat and if your bearded dragon experiences health issues, it is important to see a veterinarian as soon as possible.