How much should I feed my baby bearded dragon for healthy growth?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male
How many grams of food in total should I feed my baby bearded dragon in the 20:80 ratio?
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Published on November 29th, 2018
Thanks for reaching out about Zero. It is impossible to give you an exact weight without the weight of your bearded dragon, but usually they are fed to satiation, several times daily. Appetite and digestion will also depend on environmental conditions (temperature) and intestinal absorption. If your concerned about growth, a veterinary visit would be recommended. Intestinal parasite or infections could cause a map-digestion. Good luck.
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Published on July 25th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Mushu and including photos. A diet of only mealworms and crickets is not a complete diet and is deficient in vitamins and minerals. Bearded dragons as young adults, start converting over to a more vegetarian diet. Green vegetables are a good source of calcium, of which insects are poor,(no bones). Red/yellow/orange vegetables are a good source of other vitamins. A veterinary visit is recommended to review diet and husbandry, as seems you did not receive complete information form the pet store. Good luck.
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