Bearded dragons are typically omnivorous, meaning that they will eat both plants and animals. In the wild, their diet consists of mostly insects and other small invertebrates, but they will also consume leaves, flowers, and fruit.

In captivity, however, their diet is often supplemented with vegetables and fruits as well as commercial bearded dragon food pellets.

A healthy diet for a bearded dragon should consist of about 30% protein and 70% vegetables.

However, the exact ratio will vary depending on the age and size of your dragon. For example, baby dragons need a higher percentage of protein in their diet to help them grow and develop properly.

Adults, on the other hand, can get by with a little less protein since they are no longer growing.

When it comes to choosing food for your bearded dragon, it is important to remember that variety is key.

Just like humans, bearded dragons can get bored of eating the same thing day after day. Try to mix up their diet as much as possible and offer them a variety of different foods to keep them interested and engaged.

Fruits for Bearded Dragons

Check out our fruits for bearded dragons page for an exhaustive list of fruits. Bearded dragons can have a lot of fruits but which ones and in what amount.

We answer alot of these questions. The amount of fruit a bearded dragons eats varies based on their age.

Insects for Bearded Dragons

Do you know the insects for bearded dragons? There’s a lot of question so take a look at our extensive list of bugs and insects.

Vegetables for Bearded Dragons

If you ever wondered what vegetables are good for bearded dragons then we have you covered because we have an extensive list of the good, bad and the ugly.

Baby Bearded Dragon Diet

As a baby, your bearded dragon will need to eat more often than an adult. They should be fed 4 times per day, with each meal consisting of about 80% protein.

In addition to protein, baby dragons also need to eat plenty of vegetables. Vegetables should make up 20% of their diet. Try offering them a variety of leafy greens, and vegetables. You can also offer them other vegetables like squash, green beans, and peas. Just be sure to chop them up into small pieces so they can easily eat them.

Juvenille Bearded Dragon Diet

As your dragon grows, they will need to eat less often. Juvenile dragons should be fed 2-3 times per day, with each meal consisting of about 70% protein. Some good protein sources for juveniles include:

• crickets
• mealworms
• waxworms
• small pinkie mice

In addition to protein, juvenile dragons also need to eat plenty of vegetables. Vegetables should make up a decent amount of their diet (30%). Try offering them a variety of leafy greens, such as:

• collard greens
• mustard greens
• turnip greens
• kale

You can also offer them other vegetables like squash, green beans, and peas. Just be sure to chop them up into small pieces so they can easily eat them.

Adult Bearded Dragon Diet

As an adult, your bearded dragon will only need to eat 1-2 times per day. Each meal should consist of about 20% protein.

In addition to protein, adult dragons also need to eat plenty of vegetables. Vegetables should make up the majority of their diet (80%).