Is it okay for a bearded dragon to eat grasshoppers?

Answer 1

Well I have a gecko and for the most part they are the same. During the summer I can feed him any type or bugs as long as it does not have a hard outer shell. (and if your lizard doesn't eat it might be to hard)

Another thing to consider is how big is this bug. If the bug is to big he/she might not eat it all or if he/she does eat it he/she might not go for another one.

Answer 2

Yes, feeding grasshoppers to a beaded dragon is ok, with some qualifications.

It is not recommended to feed grasshoppers you caught outside to your bearded dragon. The grasshoppers may be carrying parasites, pesticides or other poisons in their bodies that may make your bearded dragon sick.

Additionally, as grasshoppers are much larger than than crickets, it is not a good idea to feed a lot of grasshoppers to your bearded dragon, as the shells of the grasshoppers may cause impaction in the bearded dragon.

Impaction is a lot like constipation, and is a serious health risk. One of the primary causes of early death in bearded dragons is impaction.

Answer 3

i have fed my dragon butterflies an she loved them, an got quite a workout trying to catch them. now if i could just find a location in San Diego that sells live butterflies we would be set. as far as her diet goes she loves just about anything that i put in the tank, as she has gotten older she seems to have taken to the veggies alittle more, but still loves the chrickets an meal worms the most.

Answer 4

I think they are supposed to eat ants. (Big Ants)