My bearded dragon won't eat mealworms. Is a fruit & veggie diet okay?

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My bearded Dragon refuses to eat his meal worms and only seems to want to eat sweet things like baby carrots, bananas, apples, lettuce, etc. is this okay if I only feel him mostly fruits and veggies? He seems to eat crickets fine? Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 8 days old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for including the picture. Vegetables are much healthier than fruit, especially for a young, growing bearded dragon. The demand for calcium is high, for the growth of bones and muscles. Dark greens such as kale, cilantro, or other lettuces are a must. Red, yellow and orange vegetables also provide other nutrients. Meal worms are pretty much bags of fat, low in proteins. Adult insects are healthier, such as crickets or the beetles meal worm pupate into. Iceberg and romaine lettuce are not that rich in vitamins and minerals and should not be fed as the sole source of greens. Proper heat and exposure to UVB radiation are also paramount to success.

My bearded dragon won't eat mealworms. Is a fruit & veggie diet okay?

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