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My bearded dragon prefers bugs. Is it normal? How to feed greens?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

So Loki is almost two years old ND still wants to eat more bugs than greens. is this normal? If not any suggestions?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 11th, 2019

The bugs/prey likely taste better and move which stimulates feeding. You can try offering greens and vegetables first thing in the morning. Do this about 2 hours after the heat lamp turns on to allow warming. You can sprinkle freeze dried prey on the greens to stimulate the appetite. Also, a bit of a commercial beardie diet can be offered.

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