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i resuced a bearded dragon not to long ago. we think he is about one year old. he doesnt seem to interested in his salads though. any tips on getting him to start liking it? eats eats a few pieces here and there when hes got his worms crawling around in them. but doesnt seem to interested if its not moving around. any suggestions?

Just keep trying. Does he really like any particular kind of fruit? Sometimes to get babies eating salad I puree up some strawberries and use it like a salad dressing, they seem to like it at least.

Sean
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Heart Mountain Herps

If you scroll down and read through previous messeges you will get lost of info, this issue has been addressed a lot.

I would try the following things:

1. wiggle the greens around so they look like they are moving, even drag them across the ground like crickets.

2. Offer greens at a time when the beardies would be most hungry. Do not feed them a big meal of crickets and then expect them to want their veggies, lol.

3. Try bright colors...carrots, rose petals, shredded purple cabbage. They seem to prefer things with brighter colors.

4. and above all, be consistant, the more they see them, the more they will eat!!!

I know its a tough process, but almost all beardies can be converted to green lovers with a little patience!!

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thanks for the advise guys. i will just keep trying.

i dont really use fruits as of yet. i tried some mangos but he didnt really like them it seemed. mabey pureeing would make it easier for him to eat.

My beardie is extremely not found of fruits. The only way i can get her to eat them is to mash them up and mix them in with her greens. Dont worry too much about the fruits, if you can get him to eat greens then thats a good start

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1.0 green iguana-Deitrich
1.1 Common Boa-Un-Named, Ursula
1.0 Ball Python-Anabell (go figure!)
1.0 Red Tegu-Uteg
1.0 Albino Cal King-Pig
0.1 Mexican Black King-Morticia
1.1 Bearded Dragons-Unnamed, Hanabil
1.0 Albino San Diego Gopher-Unnamed
0.1 Hermans tort-Esio
1.1 JCP-Milton, Medusa
1.1 Reverse Okeetee Corn-Unnamed
0.1 Snow Corn-Unnamed
1.0 Hypo Okeetee Corn-Unnamed
0.1 Motley Okeetee-Unnamed
1.0 Western Hoggie-Wyrm
0.0.1 Rose Hair Taruntla-Unnamed
2.0 Leopard Geckos-Reptar, Pogo
4.1 cats-Tucker,Poe,Abhib,Emerald, Felicity
0.1 Bullmastiff-Asha