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What vegetables and greens can my bearded dragon safely eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on March 23rd, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Spike. Unfortunately, not a botonist nor native to Australia. Believe that you should be able to obtain that information on the web. In captivity, a wide variety of greens, red/yellow/orange vegetables should be offered. Young/growing bearded dragons need more dark greens for calcium. As adults, not growing bone, so less dark greens can be offered. Excess calcium could possibly lead to formation of bladder stones. Good luck.

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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    Published on January 22nd, 2018

    Yes, you can feed a variety of shredded or torn vegetables and fruits such as green beans, orange-fleshed squash, carrots, escarole, parsley, mustard, dandelion and collard greens, raspberries, mango, and cantaloupe. Just make sure it chopped very small for him. I hope that helps and all is well with Blizzard.

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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    Published on May 29th, 2018

    It's good to feed a variety of different leafy greens like spinach, kale, dandelion and parsley. Fruits and other orange- colored vegetables like squash and carrots are also good to feed. Below is a link to good information about feeding and caring for a Bearded Dragon. http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html I hope that helps and all is well with Lance.

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