What foods are poisonous to bearded dragons?
6 Foods to Avoid Feeding a Bearded Dragon
- Lettuce. Bearded dragons love lettuce, especially Bibb lettuces.
- Fireflies. Never, ever feed your bearded dragon fireflies.
- Avocados. Avocados should never be feed to a bearded dragon.
- Rhubarb. Avoid feeding your bearded dragon rhubarb.
- Beet Tops.
- Spinach.
Can Bearded dragons eat pellet food?
Bearded Dragons really shouldn’t be eating pellet food unless you have no other options. Pellets aren’t that great for their overall health. Silkworms (best), Crickets, super worms (in moderation) should be fed as a protein.
Can Bearded dragons eat dry food?
Bearded dragons are omnivores which means that they consume both plant- and animal-based foods. In captivity, however, bearded dragons are able to accept freeze-dried or dehydrated versions of these insects. Commercially prepared bearded dragon foods are easy to feed, and they keep longer than live insects.
Why do bearded dragons bob their heads?
Bearded Dragon Head Bobbing During breeding males will head bob to show their dominance to a female. Males will bob their heads when performing a mating display to initiate courtship. If they find another male in their territory they will head bob as a form of territorial aggression.
Should I wave back at my bearded dragon?
It’s not necessary. Your beardie waving at you is not a greeting. It’s normally a method of communication used to show submission, though there are beardies who will wave at just about anything. So your beardie is just trying to tell you that they aren’t a threat.
What are the signs of Brumation?
Bearded Dragon brumation signs
- Sleeping more.
- Appetite decreased.
- Going to sleep earlier.
- Hiding in the shade.
- Pooing less (due to eating less)
Is it OK to sleep with your bearded dragon?
While you may want to spend every part of your day and night with him or her, it is extremely dangerous to share your bed with him or her. Allowing your bearded dragon to sleep in the same bed as you is taking a huge and unnecessary risk that could ultimately cause the tragic death of your beloved bearded dragon.
How hot is too hot for bearded dragon?
A: While beardies can withstand a wide variety of temperatures, here is what I always tell owners. The focal basking hot spot should be between 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. If your beardie is not sitting in the hot spot, gaping with its mouth open, then it probably isn’t hot enough.
Is 120 too hot for bearded dragon?
The scale layer on the stomach protecting internal organs is very thin. Bearded dragons that venture onto surfaces with temperatures of 130ºF / 54.4 ºC can expect some degree of cellular death. In summary, I highly discourage surface temperatures that exceed 120 degrees because cell death occurs at 122 degrees.