How Do Adult Bearded Dragons Differ From Babies in Eating Habits?
Bearded dragon eating evolves with age, the same way a human’s eating habits do. Parents or adults can eat fewer times and in greater quantities than the babies. While the babies are consuming up to 60 crickets a day over the course of 2-3 feedings, mixed with a bevy of greens, the adult bearded dragon is content to eat one larger meal during the day. Your adult bearded dragon will want to hunt prey in addition to the plant foods you provide for it. Some people only provide crickets, but other pet owners put mice in the enclosure so that the pet can hunt it. When it comes to plants that you provide for nourishment, avoid lettuce because it lacks vitamins and minerals in good quantities – try to feed your pet mustard greens, turnip greens or collards instead. Spinach is a bad choice since it binds to calcium and isn’t digested easily by your friend. You can also provide other vegetables like squash, potatoes and carrots (once in awhile). When you feed your pet one of these – make sure i
