i had my little baby beardie outside one day ( sunning himself on a log) i didnt reallize it but there were a few termites on the end of the log, and ramses decided to eat them he chased them down and ate as menny a posible and looked for more. its been about a week sence then he seems fine is it ok that he likes termites?
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termites?
reptiluver
Jun 28, 2005 10:06 AM
Replies (2)
Bhelliom
Jun 28, 2005 02:01 PM
Wild bugs are never a good thing to feed captive animals. They can contain parasites or pesticides that can be harmful to the dragon.
as for termintes in particular I have no idea. But I'm sure a few won't hurt him if he seems fine now.
But wild caught bugs are never a good idea.
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Derek Campbell
1.1 rabbits (Fred, Barney)
0.1 Beardie (Dino)
2.0 Dogs (Wilma, Jackson)
PHLdyPayne
Jun 28, 2005 02:08 PM
Other than the concern of pesticidese or other harmful chemicals the termites may have infused into their bodies, I don't beleive eating termites is bad for dragons. As they eat a variety of insects in their n ative habitat, a few different insects in their diet won't be harmful (providing its not fireflies or other toxic insects).
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PHLdyPayne
