Can Bearded Dragons Eat Strawberries?

The answer is yes, bearded dragons can eat strawberries, but it should be done in moderation.

Strawberries are perfectly safe to feed and can be offered as occasional treats.

경험상, offer no more than 10% of fruit and berries to your bearded dragon.

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Strawberries for Bearded Dragons

Strawberries are packed with vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for reptiles.

They are a good source of Vitamin C, 망간, 엽산, 그리고 칼륨. They also contain antioxidants known as polyphenols.

What’s more – strawberries are also relatively low in sugar compared to other fruits such as bananas.

안타깝게도, they are slightly higher in oxalates than other berries like blueberries and raspberries.

Oxalates can bind to calcium in a bearded dragon’s body, potentially leading to calcium deficiency if consumed in large amounts.

Strawberries are rather high in goitrogens, and have a Calcium to Phosphorus (Ca:P) ratio of 1:1.4.

This means that excessive consumption of strawberries can interfere with calcium absorption, which is crucial for the health of your Uromastyx.

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Feeding Strawberries To Your Pet Bearded Dragon

Before offering strawberries to your bearded dragon, it’s important to thoroughly wash them to remove any pesticides or chemicals.

Cut the strawberries into small, manageable pieces according to your beardie’s mouth size to prevent choking.

기억하다, the size of the food should be no larger than the space between your bearded dragon’s eyes.

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Bearded Dragon and Strawberries FAQs

Can bearded dragons eat strawberry leaves / tops / 푸성귀?

예, bearded dragons can eat strawberry leaves.

They contain lots of goodies like antioxidants, and they can also help to lower blood sugar, boost the immune system and help maintain a healthy weight.

하지만, like anything that falls into the “treat” category, strawberry leaves should only be given once in a while and in small amounts.

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Can bearded dragons eat strawberry stems?

It’s recommended to avoid feeding the stems to your bearded dragon.

The stems can pose a choking hazard and may be difficult to digest.

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Can bearded dragons eat strawberry seeds?

The seeds in strawberries are perfectly safe for bearded dragons, and you don’t need to take them out or scrape them off before feeding time.

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Can bearded dragons eat strawberry flowers?

Bearded dragons can eat a variety of flowers.

Strawberry flowers are edible but not particurarly pleasant tasting or nutritious.

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Can bearded dragons eat frozen strawberries?

You should ideally only feed your beardie fresh strawberries purchased at the store or grown locally.

Frozen strawberries, strawberry preserves, dried strawberries, or strawberries from any types of fruit mixes should not be fed to bearded dragons as they normally have preservatives and/or sugars added which alter the nutritional benefits of the fruit. 

You can feed frozen strawberries IF they are free of preservatives and added sugars, or if you have frozen them yourselves. Make sure to thaw completely before serving.

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