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My bearded dragon died. Was it from eating a firefly or lightning bug?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

hi i have a bearded dragon and i feed it a lighting bug/firefly and it died last night or i might have smashed but i sleep with him everyday so i don't think i smahed it was it the firefly please email me to tell me. myacooper0801 gmail.com

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on June 13th, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. spike was obviously loved very much !!! Please do not blame yourself. It was not the firefly that made him pass. Unfortunately reptiles are very good at not showing us signs of illness

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