Bearded dragons are omnivorous creatures, which means they eat both animal and plant-based foods. A well-balanced diet is essential for their health and longevity. In this post, we’ll discuss what to feed your bearded dragon at different stages of life, from juveniles to adults, and provide recommendations for supplements.

Juvenile Bearded Dragons (0-6 months)

Juvenile bearded dragons need a diet that is high in protein to support their rapid growth and development. They should be fed a diet that consists of approximately 80% live insects and 20% vegetables. Good options for live insects include crickets, mealworms, and dubia roaches.

As staples, crickets, mealworms, and dubia roaches can be used. For occasional treats, waxworms, superworms, and phoenix worms can be given. Rarely, silk worms, hornworms, and butterworms can be fed. Vegetables such as collard greens, mustard greens, and squash are good options.

Adult Bearded Dragons (6+ months)

As bearded dragons reach adulthood, their diet should shift towards more plant-based foods, while still including live insects for protein. Their diet should consist of approximately 70% vegetables and 30% live insects. Good vegetable options include collard greens, mustard greens, and squash. For live insects, you can continue to feed crickets, dubia roaches, and add options like black soldier fly larvae and hornworms for variety.

As staples, crickets and dubia roaches can be used. For occasional treats, superworms, waxworms, phoenix worms, and hornworms can be given. Rarely, silk worms and butterworms can be fed. Vegetables such as collard greens, mustard greens, and squash are good options.

Supplements

In addition to a well-balanced diet, it’s important to provide your bearded dragon with supplements to ensure they are getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Calcium and vitamin D3 are especially important for their bone health. Dusting their live insects and vegetables with a calcium and vitamin D3 supplement, such as Repashy Calcium Plus, is recommended. It’s also important to provide a multivitamin supplement once a week, such as Repashy SuperVite.

Final Thoughts

Proper nutrition is crucial to the overall health and well-being of your bearded dragon. Feeding a balanced diet that includes both live insects and vegetables, along with providing supplements, will help your bearded dragon thrive.