Can Bearded Dragons Eat Mealworms?
| Protein | 20.27% |
| Fat | 12.72% |
| Moisture | 62.44% |
| Ca:P ratio | 0.04 |
Cheap and widely available, but a hard chitin exoskeleton makes them harder to digest than roaches, and the worst Ca:P ratio of the common feeders means they should never form the bulk of the diet. Fine as an occasional treat for sub-adults and adults; many keepers avoid them for hatchlings and small juveniles given the exoskeleton-to-body-size ratio.
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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. Dubia Roaches is a staple feeder for bearded dragons. The best staple feeder insect for the protein portion of the diet.