What happens if you do feed your bearded dragon mealworms?

Answer 1

Yes, the worms are gonna be easier for them to catch, but they would usually have fun trying to hunt down and go after the beetle, and it is okay for them to eat.

Answer 2

Most people will say it is. I've been researching it and I've heard everything from only feed them on occasion, to feed them twice a week, to NEVER EVER feed them. The bottom line is that I've been feeding my 7 week old bearded dragon mealworms daily, and so far there hasn't been a problem, as long as your temps are sufficient for digestion. It is good to add crickets and pellets to the diet and veggies are a must, but some babies won't even touch pellets/veggies yet. Contrary to popular belief, mealworms are almost 50% protein, and only 27% fat, and crickets have 6.7 grams of fat to their 7 grams of protein. Long story short, no. :)

Answer 3

You can, but they can cause impaction since they are harder to digest. You should feed mostly crickets, and maybe even some waxworms as an occassional treat which can be purchased in most pet stores. Wax worms are softer and easier to digest, but are high in fat and low in calcium so should be given only occasionally.

Answer 4

Meal Worms are very bad for your Bearded Dragon. Most pet stores will try and sell them too you but don't feed them to your beardie.

They contain Chitin in their skin which is very hard for your Beardie to digest and can cause impaction.

Answer 5

Yes, the worms are gonna be easier for them to catch, but they would usually have fun trying to hunt down and go after the beetle, and it is okay for them to eat.

Answer 6

no i give them to mine and he is perfectly healthy