Beginner Question

[TheSalesGuy]

Hello all,

I am contemplating about getting a bearded dragon (not in the immediate future, but my interest is high). I searched the forum and couldn't find out whether or not it is healthy to feed BD's strictly pellets and greens. I read some where they will eat the pellets, then you're good to go.

The reason I am asking is that pellets seem easier to feed than crickets, and that they are already infused with vitamins.

But I'm not going to get a BD for convenience, obviously .

Please let me know what you all think..

[West Coast Jungle]

Some will never eat pellets. Beardies, like most lizards are attreacted to their food (bugs) buy their movement(did you see Jurrasic Park?). Some will eat pellets but I would recommend that as an addition to crickets and chopped greens not a replacement.

The pellets also have to be moisten in water to make them soft which makes them smell like wet cat food. And then can't be left for more that a day or so or they will mold and get yucky.

Crickets, greens and an occasional meal worms is the way to go. Pellets as a suppliment, if you can get them to eat it. some will, some won't.

Beardies are very friendly as far as herp pets go especially as they get older.

[TheSalesGuy]

Sounds good, thanks for the info!!!

[zimbabwepegasus]

It's amazing how quickly you'll end up adapting to crix. Amazing and kinda disgusting.
I'm actually switching over to roaches- less mess, less smell, less noise!