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Is it necessary for bearded dragons to eat live crickets and worms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Do you have too feed bearded dragon need to be feed living crickets and worms?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 3rd, 2018

Hello. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Great question! Yes, bearded dragons should be fed live prey. They will not usually eat something that is already dead. Hope this answers your question. Best wishes.

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