Bearded dragons are omnivores that need a varied insect diet, especially as juveniles when insects make up 70-80% of their diet. Here’s how every common feeder stacks up for beardies specifically.
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Verdict
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Our VerdictBuild your beardie’s diet around silkworms, BSFL, and Dubia roaches as staples. Add locusts and hornworms for variety. Use crickets when convenient but always dust heavily. Keep mealworms and waxworms as very occasional treats.
References
- Finke, M.D. (2002). “Complete nutrient composition of commercially raised invertebrates.” Zoo Biology, 21(3), 269–285.
- Oonincx, D.G.A.B. & Dierenfeld, E.S. (2012). “An investigation into the chemical composition of alternative invertebrate prey.” Zoo Biology, 31(1), 40–54.