Guidelines

Can bearded dragons eat dermestid beetles?

Can bearded dragons eat dermestid beetles?

Many insects like Dubia and Superworms will migrate out of the food dish and burrow to the bottom or back of an enclosure defecating and then dying there. The Dermestid will find them and kindly eat them.

Are Beetles safe for bearded dragons?

Mealworm Beetle These can also be fed to your Bearded Dragon as a treat. However, they will often prefer mealworms before the transition to beetle occurs.

Are dermestid beetles harmful?

These beetles are not harmful to humans but can cause certain allergic reactions like blisters, contact dermatitis and more.

What bugs can kill bearded dragons?

Fireflies are extremely toxic to bearded dragons and other reptiles. You may think catching a few fireflies to feed your bearded dragon might be an easy, inexpensive treat, but be warned – fireflies can kill your beardie. Avoid feeding a bearded dragon fireflies at all costs.

What kind of mites can a bearded dragon get?

Mites especially can harm a bearded dragon. Since part of your substrate is made of soil, plants which thrive in somewhat sandy soil make great additions to the environment. Make sure you install an LED light to help any plants grow at the top of the enclosure. Most bearded dragon enclosures are kept out of direct sunlight.

Do you need bioactive substrate for bearded dragons?

This is not recommended for ALL keepers of bearded dragons because it can go wrong very quickly and you will end up sad and with a dying or dead bearded dragon. Consider this a warning before you begin creating it. Bioactive substrates do not ALWAYS look pretty, nor do they have to.

Are there any dermestid beetles left in stock?

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Why are bearded dragons deficient in vitamins?

To talk about a wild bearded dragon, s/he will likely have a large fluctuation in resources because they are constantly on the move to find food and shelter. Wild dragons, because they do not consume multivitamins, will often be deficient in vitamins and/or minerals.