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How to Choose the Right Insects for Your Bearded Dragon

التنين الملتحي هي حيوانات آكلة اللحوم, which means they eat both animal protein and plant matter.

في البرية, a bearded dragon’s diet consists of insects, small invertebrates, and naturally occurirng vegetation.

كحيوانات اليفة, it’s important to feed them a balanced diet that is as close to their natural diet as possible.

Feeder insects are an essential part of their diet, providing them with protein, الكالسيوم, and other nutrients.

Some good options for insects include crickets, ديدان الوجبة, الصراصير الدوبيا, ودود القز. It is also important to dust the insects with calcium powder to help ensure they are getting enough calcium.

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Bearded Dragon and Insects
Bearded Dragon and Insects

يجب أن تختلف نسبة الحشرات والخضروات في النظام الغذائي للتنين الملتحي حسب عمره.

سنالحشراتخضرواتجدول التغذية
هاتشلينجز (0-3 الشهور)85%15%4-5 مرات في اليوم
الأحداث (4-12 الشهور)70-80%20-30%2-3 مرات في اليوم
الكبار (1-7 سنوات)15-30%70-85%1-2 مرات في اليوم
كبار السن (> 7 سنوات)15%85%1-2 مرات في اليوم
حمية التنين الملتحي نسب الحشرات والخضروات, التغذية حسب العمر

Hatchlings and juveniles need a lot of feeder insects to help them grow and develop. يجب أن يتم تقديمهم بقدر ما سيأكلون, 4-5 مرات في اليوم.

كما أنها تنمو, سيبدأون في الاعتماد بشكل أقل على الحشرات وأكثر على الخضراوات. Adults only need as little as 15% الحشرات في نظامهم الغذائي, وسوف يأكلون بشكل أقل مع تقدمهم في السن.

أقل, some of the most common feeder insects for bearded dragons.


Best Insects for Bearded Dragons

Insectبروتين (%)سمين (%)الكالسيوم (mg/kg)الفوسفور (mg/kg)
دوبيا الصراصير21.43.17002600
Goliath Worms93.074641394
Waxworms14.124.92431650
الديدان الخارقة19.717.71772370
الديدان الطحلبية18.713.41692950
الصراصير15.43.32752520
Black Soldier Fly Larvae17.51493403560
Butterworms15.529.41252250
Silkworms9.31.11772370

دوبيا الصراصير

Dubia roaches are a popular choice for bearded dragon owners because they are high in protein and calcium, low in fat, وسهلة العناية بها. They can be purchased online or at most pet stores.

دوبيا الصراصير

Hornwarms / Goliath Worms

Hornwarms aka Goliath worms are another good option for bearded dragons. They are high in moisture and nutrients, and they are also a good source of beta-carotene, which can help to improve the color of your dragon’s skin.

Hornwarm / Goliath Worm

Waxworms

Waxworms are a high-fat insect, so they should only be fed as a treat. لكن, they are a good source of energy and can be helpful for dragons that are recovering from illness or surgery.

Waxworms

الديدان الخارقة

Superworms are similar to mealworms, but they are larger and have a softer exoskeleton. This makes them easier for bearded dragons to digest.

Superworm

الديدان الطحلبية

Mealworms are a good source of protein and calcium, but they can be hard for young bearded dragons to digest. They should only be fed as part of a varied diet.

الديدان الطحلبية

الصراصير

Crickets are a common feeder insect, and they are a nutritious choice for bearded dragons which is very low in fat. They are however not the easiest to keep, as and they can be noisy and messy.

Cricket

Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Black soldier fly larvae are an excellent feeder insect for bearded dragons. They have a high calcium content and are easy to gut-load. They can be a bit more expensive than other feeder insects, but they are worth the investment.

Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Butterworms

Butterworms are another good option for bearded dragons. They are high in protein and calcium, and they are also a good source of fat. They can be a bit messy, but they are a popular choice for dragons.

Butterworm

Silkworms

Silkworms are not as common as other feeder insects, but they can be a good option for bearded dragons. They are high in protein and calcium, and they are also a good source of fiber. لكن, they can be difficult to find and can be expensive.

Silkworms

Gut-loading Insects

Gut-loading is the process of feeding insects a nutritious diet before feeding them to your bearded dragon.

This helps to ensure that the insects are getting “loaded” with nutrients, and that your dragon will have access with these nutrients when they eat the insects.

There are a few different ways to gut-load insects. One way is to feed them a diet of vegetables, الفاكهة, and greens.

Another way is to feed them a commercial gut-loading supplement, particurarly one that is rich in calcium.


Calcium Supplementation

In addition to gut-loading insects, it is also important to supplement your bearded dragon’s diet with calcium.

This can be done by dusting the insects with calcium powder before feeding them to the dragon.

It is important to use a calcium powder that is specifically designed for reptiles. Do not use calcium supplements that are designed for humans or other animals.

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