Can Bearded Dragons Eat Dubia Roaches?
| Protein | 23.4% |
| Fat | 7.2% |
| Moisture | 65.6% |
| Ca:P ratio | 0.31 |
The best staple feeder insect for the protein portion of the diet. Highest protein of common feeders, low fat, and a Ca:P ratio that beats crickets and mealworms outright — still needs dusting, but a much better base. Cannot climb smooth surfaces, no smell, near-silent, and gut-loads exceptionally well. Size feeders no wider than the space between the dragon's eyes to avoid impaction, especially in hatchlings and juveniles.
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Yes. Collard Greens is a staple feeder for bearded dragons. One of the best staple greens available — high calcium, low phosphorus, and low oxalate, so it should form a large part of the daily salad for any dragon over about 3 months old.
Yes. Mustard Greens is a staple feeder for bearded dragons. Excellent calcium content and a strong Ca:P ratio, making it one of the pillars of a healthy daily salad.
Yes. Turnip Greens is a staple feeder for bearded dragons. Another strong staple green with a good Ca:P ratio and high vitamin A content.
Yes. Dandelion Greens is a staple feeder for bearded dragons. A genuine staple — high in calcium, vitamin A, and readily accepted by most dragons, including picky ones.
Yes. Butternut Squash is a staple feeder for bearded dragons. A good staple vegetable to bulk out the daily salad alongside leafy greens.
Yes. Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Phoenix Worm) is a staple feeder for bearded dragons. The only common feeder insect with a Ca:P ratio close to ideal — Phoenix Worm brand comes in at 1.52:1, making it the single best natural calcium source in the feeder rotation.