eating mealworms but not greens is this a problem
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beardie not eating greens
maggot3
Jul 28, 2005 01:33 PM
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PHLdyPayne
Jul 28, 2005 05:41 PM
rather vaque question. Mealworms are not a good stable insect for bearded dragons. They shouldn't be fed to young bearded dragons. I would cut out mealworms altogether, offering crickets, roaches, silkworms or butterworms instead as the insect foods. depending on his age will determine when to offer insects. All other times offer greens.
If he isn't eating greens, dropping some silworms, crickets or roaches into his salad bowl will entice him to eat some salad, even if it's completely accidental, while trying to grab the insects.
A very young bearded dragon (under 6 months old) will not show much interest in greens, since their sole concentration is getting insects to fuel their growth.
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PHLdyPayne
