I have an adult beardie. He likes meal worms. But can i give him other kind of worms. Ive heard of silk worms, super worms: S. can he have these?
A vetrinarian and pet sore can advise you
I honestly wouldn't advise the feeding of mealworms to bearded dragons. Unlike geckos, bearded dragons dont have the same digestive system which can handle the hard exoskeleton. You're much better off with crickets. Beardies also can eat waxworms and phoenix worms too. However dont advice the feeding of mice as this can lead to impaction issues. Locusts are ok to feed the dragon but again not to be used as an everyday meal. Treats like these are good in moderation and your beardie will love you for it .
Also another person on here advised you feeding worms from your garden - please do not use garden worms. The risk of contamination is too great even if you are sure you dont use pesticides.
I NEVER feed my bearded dragon with any food source that i dont know is 100% parasite and disease free.
I haven't heard of anyone giving other types of worms to their bearded dragons, so I'd call the local pet store, or the store you got him from, and ask if it's all right. If they're "not sure" ask for the employee in charge of caring for the reptiles. Mine has only had meal worms and I've never seen the others the pet stores around here but I'd ask if you really want to give him something different.
Yeah, well, I fed mine mealworms and silkworms:) But they use to prefer locus.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com The man at our lizard shop told my dad that dead baby mice was really good for them too (I know, its completely sick and a little disturbing) But you can buy them in most lizard stores. But my two bearded dragons didn't like them much.
btw if you don't already i recommend you give shredded lettuce;)
All of these worms are ok as long as your beardies is big enough to take them. Be aware that they are fatty for a beardies they should only be fed as a treat. You can also feed gardens worms. As long as you don't use chemicals in your garden. Just wash them off and dusty them with nuetrabol. All three of my dragons love them.
For a complete list of beardies foods go to the following link
http://www.beardiesofhambleton.moonfruit ...
Yes, mine beardie likes meal worms, wax worms, and phoenix worms, I think he would like silk worms too, but haven't tried them yet. Just make sure they are size appropriate.
to be safe do like he said call a pet store near you
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for a matter of fact
call a couple to make sure
good luck
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Yes they should
Worms don't like Bearded Dragons.
