5 Foods To NEVER Feed Your Bearded Dragon

[@PetConnectionInternational]

I love how much detail you go into about everything ☺️

[@ellesreptiles]

🥰🥰🥰

[@JoeyMania91]

I have 6 bearded dragons and I still watch your videos about them. Keep it up, I enjoy your content.

[@wxste_qfspxce8689]

This was really useful, thank you! I’m a soon-to-be new owner for a beardie and I’m grateful that you explained everything thoroughly. I hope you have a lovely Sunday, Elle!

[@ellesreptiles]

I'm glad it was helpful! Have a fantastic week! 😊

[@c.renmark1880]

Veterinarian here: cannot emphasize how dangerous fireflies are to bearded dragons. They’re toxic to the heart. One single firefly will kill a bearded dragon in two hours. Most don’t even make it to the hospital. I’ve only seen one survive.

[@cdncr90]

I'm taking over care of a bearded dragon and know absolutely nothing about reptiles. As a vet, would you recommend this channel for accurate information?

[@davidphillips2798]

Good morning Elle, hope you're Sunday is amazing!! Always look forward to you're videos on Sunday!!

[@ellesreptiles]

Good morning and I hope you have a wonderful week! 😊

[@davidphillips2798]

@@ellesreptiles thank you Ma'am and same for you!! 😊

[@Strangerequestrian5938]

Thank you for this video I am getting a bearded dragon in a few days and this is so helpful thank you 🙏🏻

[@aronoiiel]

Ell you always make me smile when I see your videos. Thank you for being you! Also so much a mood for saying a word right but it sounds wrong I hate that lol. Awesome food coverage! I hope its not weird to say but I really loved the bug montage such unique ones in there and really nicely pjt together visually speaking.

[@ellesreptiles]

Awwww well I'm so happy that I can make you smile 🥺♥️ It's not weird at all, thank you so much! I just had a bunch of random bug videos and was pretty excited to be able to use them. 🥰

[@precise3291]

Agreed, definitely dig her videos, very informative, she's smart and sexy too, good lord.

[@TomCreasy]

Awesome/thorough content! & your voice just completes the package 🤌🏻💯

[@Uptown_Xotix]

Yassssssssssss I’m this week’s Instagram shout out!!!!! Thanks Elle!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜💜💜

[@ellesreptiles]

Congrats! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Blueisdeath1]

I just acquired a bearded dragon. He wasn't in the best shape when I got him. I ended up syringing water into his mouth every morning. Now he has everything he needs, his energy and weight is up but he's whacking the syringe with his head. How much water does a bearded dragon need every day? How do you do it? I do give him a variety of fruits and vegetable (no citrus) and am finding out what he likes. I also have a water bowl but he doesn't seem to care about it. All answers appreciated. Thanks.

[@ashleyblow48]

Is Calcium with flavor ok for bearded dragons

[@mayast920]

Thats so cool you’re in Decatur. Im in Huntsville

[@BLHomestead]

Just an FYI from a beekeeper that on the regular uses OA for mite control. OA is naturally produced in literally every plant that exists. Kale, spinach, and other "Greens" naturally produce this bug retardant.

[@lilylove-u8h]

Hi Elle! I'm a subscriber and I really love your videos! I just had a little question - is broccoli okay for bearded dragons? I'm getting a beardie this coming week and just wanted to confirm whether this food is ok. I plan on feeding him/her carrot, broccoli, parsley, crickets, soft juvenile ExoTerra pellets, calcium powder (every second day) , blueberries, blackberries and grapes (once a week for all three). Are all these foods safe and is anything else required? I've also noticed that multivitamins are required - I live in NSW, Australia, and have some difficulty finding the right multivitamin. Herptivite seems really popular but unfortunately I can't find it in my area, and shipping takes about 2 months (eek 😬). Sorry, I'm really rambling now, if anyone could just give me some tips that would be REALLY appreciated! Thank you so much and keep making awesome content! I'd also really appreciate if anyone else has an answer!

[@mistersandwich0034]

hey, quick question: are turkish roach safe for beardies?

[@Syddddddddd12345]

Hi Elle! Thanks for the shout out :)

[@kevinleboeuf5169]

Good morning ☀️ Elle, good info. Maybe you could do one of these for B T skinks? Have a great week!😊

[@ellesreptiles]

That's a good idea. Thanks! 😊

[@AshleySparkler]

You don’t have a strong accent, but the second I heard you say “five foods” I was like “Oh, this girl is from Alabama.” And, it turns out, right down the road! Hello from Huntsville, neighbor!

[@kaylascott8234]

Hello thank you for all these videos they help so much I do have a question about leopard geckos do you just put calcium in a bowel for them to eat or over there food?

[@MydogBellaQ]

Can you feed them wax worms?

[@russellaustin6364]

My mini dragon won't eat bugs can you please give advise x

[@abbie3942]

I love your channel sm i have a beardie and he is thriving all thanks to u!!

[@ellesreptiles]

I'm glad it's helpful! 😊

[@russellaustin6364]

My pynise dragon wont eat meal worms crickets etc but he will only eat veg can you please advise elli

[@domenicmaio8070]

Hi my name is Domenic and my Bearded Dragon just bit me on my finger and I was wearing gloves and it left me a mark on top of my finger how long is it going to take to heal? Can you please let me

[@nad1adahl]

Hi, can you make a video on diseases to look out for, or different diseases bearded dragons can have, and what to do when they get sick?

[@ellesreptiles]

I've already made that video 😊 Common Bearded Dragon Health Problems kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqCyq2tvltyaiNU

[@nad1adahl]

@@ellesreptiles Ok thank you so much! Your channel really helps!

[@rosqnka78]

Thank you so much for this video!! I have a video idea: how to safely take your reptiles outside. I think people will like it and I haven't seen anyone do it💗💗💗 And thank you so much for always putting a smile on my face🥰🥰🥰

[@ellesreptiles]

That's a good idea! Thank you! 😊

[@Eltopshottah]

My bearded dragon wanted me to thank you and the bearded dragon community!

[@mcberrii6390]

i’m getting a juvenile bearded dragon and i can’t find lots of information on what to feed them do u have any advise? :)

[@marcosavila1204]

Awesome video Elle very helpful Bearded Dragons deserve the best of care my father in law owns one so I can let him know what foods not to feed them

[@12amrandomvids73]

This video is so helpful because I am getting a bearded dragon between 1-2 weeks Thank you.

[@ellesreptiles]

That's awesome that you're doing your research before you get your beardie. Early congrats 🎉

[@nightriderghost1784]

Hello I’m looking for a complete list of how to take care of my teenage beardy. I have a small idea but I’m still learning if someone could help pls comment on this and let’s talk. I’m looking for food and diet help for him so I can get it al 100% right

[@julianelezarcastro2139]

Hi have you tried or is it safe to give a bearded dragon a broccoli?

[@ellesreptiles]

Hi! According to the safe foods list (www.thebeardeddragon.org/bearded-dragon/nutrition#veg) It's safe a couple of times a week. 💜

[@aleejoslin522]

The first on your list is iceberg lettuce.. yet the link you shared for the safe foods list say it’s a daily staple.

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great information

[@sweetfire]

Thanks Elle! ❤️ Can you do a video on picky eaters? My beardie is soooo picky, not only with salads but also bugs. My Leopard gecko also gets picky, and of course they don't like the same bugs! 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@leahmccool4101]

Hey Elle! I don't feed my beardie any of these items but do try to give her plenty of dark leafy greens, carrots, cut up blue berries(bc she loved them as a juvenile), collards, mustard greens, parsley, etc. but she WILL NOT EAT A SALAD!! She's almost 2 years old and still only wants to eat bugs! Any suggestions on trying to get her to eat salads?

[@ellesreptiles]

Yea, some bearded dragons tend to be very stubborn when it comes to veggies. I made a whole video with tips here: Bearded Dragon Won't Eat Salads? Tips For Stubborn Beardies kzbin.info/www/bejne/rquYY56CeNZ-eqc

[@stepstrajder7283]

Are lizards dangerous bc mine ate one and im scared if heel die

[@GoofyAhhEva]

Thank you! I’m getting one soon and I was going to give him spinach, but know i know.

[@ellesreptiles]

Glad I could help! ♥️

[@racerx29b]

I don't plan on getting a beardie, but that is good info just in case life happens.

[@cowgirl1236]

How often do you post?

[@ellesreptiles]

Every Sunday 😊

[@Elaine_P_Smith]

Ella; Have a great week. I would never feed any animal iceberg lettuce. You have a great do not feed list for Bearded Dragons. Pinky mice or Roaches are something I could never feed any animal. Ella is the bees knees!!!

[@ellesreptiles]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! And thank you! I hope you have a great week as well! 🐝

[@CheddaBitz]

What about feeding citrus to their feeder buggos? I don't have any reptiles at the moment but I do have small dubia colony, and since I'm not feeding them to anyone at the moment I'm letting them try just about everything. Clementines are their absolute, hands-down favorite, but I've heard that because reptiles should avoid citric acid, their feeder insects should avoid it too. Is that the case?

[@mizbryana123]

No citrus fruits it upsets there stomach

[@nadiial.511]

My little brother gave my beardie avocado and now I’m scared he might die 😢 what can I do?

[@stevenlittlejohn3112]

What the heck was the hammerhead looking worm thing at 2:08?

[@ellesreptiles]

Exactly that - a hammerhead worm. They're invasive here, and they actually produce the same neurotoxin that a pufferfish does 😳 I think they also eat all of the other worms, like earthworms 😬

[@queenqueen4862]

We are Vegan, I was wondering can I totally skip the bugs for our bearded dragon im planning on getting soon.?

[@ellesreptiles]

Unfortunately no. As a baby, 80% of their diet needs to consist of live, gutloaded insects. Without this, they cannot properly grow. As they get older, it lowers to only 20%, but they still have to have bugs. But there are many other reptiles who only eat veggies! 😊 There's the uromasyx, chuckwallas, iguanas, tortoises, and the soloman island skink, to name a few.

[@angelafines8994]

Can breaded dragons eat pine pollen

[@loispadgett6306]

A neither great video and advice. Maybe you can do more on thing's that are good to feed. GOD BLESS 💖

[@ellesreptiles]

Thank you! And yea definitely! 😊

[@rogerreygadas-fabela9312]

Question for ya,is radish a no,no for beardies?

[@ellesreptiles]

You can feed it occasionally! 😊 You can also feed them the radish greens

[@angelawang6119]

Hi I am a beginner of bearded dragon. I got her at September 10 at pet smart. However for the past week she barley eat. She stopped eating vegetables or fruits, only live insects that are put closed to her mouth. Even if the live insects are in her bowl, she only look at them but won’t move. In the beginning, only her right hand was shaking, but now all her limbs are weak. So I bring her to the hospital, the blood test shows that she have chronic kidney failure. Is it still possible to save her, the doctor said it only have a little chance to cure her if she is lucky that she get infection. But she is so young so it is not possible for her. Anyone who know something please help me! I really don’t want her to leave. Thank you guys!

[@carlosvazquez1920]

She good?

[@LilTJ420]

Are they allowed to eat romian lettuce

[@ellesreptiles]

It's not the best option, so I'd definitely add other greens to the salad as well

[@BriDia3]

Omg 😲 😱 I've been feeding my Beardie pretty much ONLY Kale! For YEARS! It's all he wants to eat... I've tried other greens to mix it up. No luck. Had no idea Kale was bad and never had an issue. How the heck am I gonna force him to eat ANYTHING else???

[@DoubleDragonHotel]

Or any food pellets that have "fish meal" in the ingredients.

[@ellesreptiles]

Yes! I'll definitely have to do a part 2 eventually

[@DoubleDragonHotel]

@@ellesreptiles Keep going, you're doing well. The more of us who are continuing to learn and correct old incorrect info as we go, and sharing that, the better! big hugs!

[@thatarmyveteranguy2490]

Do the dubiadudes ship to Florida?

[@ellesreptiles]

No, unfortunately dubia roaches are illegal in Florida. Discoid roaches are a fantastic alternative there, though 😊

[@melodybowler2941]

Thank you!

[@ellesreptiles]

Thank YOU for watching! 😊

[@apss5736]

awesome video

[@ellesreptiles]

Thanks 😊

[@daleneprinsloo8598]

That list also has mushroom raw and rhubarb .. but it is not safe

[@ameliamoonrose97]

That’s not true on oranges you don’t feed them directly but you can give them to meal worms so they can eat the mealworms after

[@laygenmcneil6650]

Im getting a bearded dragon and im naming it spiro!😊

[@ellesreptiles]

Awesome name!

[@daleneprinsloo8598]

Just dubble check the list or mention the mistakes in descriptions

[@MrPeter924]

Awesome great pets animals reptiles. 👍

[@lessons9745]

Spinach has much higher levels of oxalate compared to mushrooms and avocado.. I try to eat less oxalate myself because I am prone to kidney stones

[@ellesreptiles]

What makes the mushrooms and avocado more dangerous is they have high oxalate in addition to very high phosphorus levels. But I agree about spinach too! I always strongly urge against feeding spinach at all for that reason. ♥️

[@VC-dd9wp]

can they eat cabbage

[@ellesreptiles]

www.thebeardeddragon.org/bearded-dragon-nutrition-data.php#veg Here's a list of safe foods for them 💜

[@tamariplushie]

some kids on sunday fed my beardie a firefly without asking my dad first (i wasn’t home) and nobody even noticed he died until on monday morning i went to go pick him up and i realized he had died now he’s gone i don’t know why i’m watching all of these videos it makes me even more upset about my beardie

[@ellesreptiles]

I'm so sorry 🥺💔

[@Luke.a.d]

Can bearded dragons have apples ?

[@jameswilliford5478]

Yes...but be careful not to let them get any apple seeds.

[@destinytheking5550]

just saw her on a raid comercial lol

[@jakesnakegaming2727]

if my bearded dragon has a vitamin d deficiency can I feed him pinky mice

[@jameswilliford5478]

No, dust his insects with vitamin D3 and get a decent UVB bulb for the top of his enclosure.

[@ericpedregon1840]

I would also suggest some natural sun. I have a small cage I put my Kaida in & will let get some sun on those not so hot days. Careful not to put your BD in a glass tank cuz that gets super heated quick. Natural sunlight helps w/vitamin D in BD's & humans as well.

[@AnthonyVentura-du6he]

I gave my bearded dragon some milk and then I found out it was dangerous. Will he be ok for tonight

[@NaomasDarkSide]

I enjoy these videos but its difficult to find the correct foods when people use very americanized words for things that dont translate well. For example Collard greens translated would include the family of Kale. Other than Cabbage I only get Kale as a result. I've been trying to do what's right for my bearded dragon but now I feel like im simply failing him because its harder to get a hold of so many things in different countries.

[@ellesreptiles]

Sorry about that! Living in America, I'm of course most familiar with the terms we use. I Googled it, and it looks like in other countries they're called Spring Greens, Borekale, and/or Colewort. I'm not sure if that helps? 😅

[@NaomasDarkSide]

@@ellesreptiles that's alright, I just feel like it's impossible to find a good middle ground with all the good reptile channels being in America. I am trying to get into the hobby, snakes are proving much easier than my dragon. Haha Thank you though that is helpful. I will try to see if any of that is available in the markets here. Keep up the great videos❤️

[@alleystargrowley2784]

avacados are nasty anyways. can they eat tuna?

[@melle4562]

Since bearded dragons get a lot of their hydration from what they eat, could small amounts of iceberg lettuce help with making sure they are getting enough water?

[@alluranesbella6089]

i had a girl say how dumb i was for spending money on bugs when i can catch them and her uncle did i asked how old his was and she said it died. and i said exactly why i will be breaking the bank 😐

[@aestheticasmr208]

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[@paidactor2884]

WTF IS A PINKY MICE????

[@BLHomestead]

Humans need to put this much effort into their own diets as they do their pet reptile....lol. TRUTH. THe best thing you can do is keep to the beardies natural habitat diet. The one thing I see in just about every beardie video is people try to over anal-yze everything. If you are new to reptiles take everything you hear with a grain of salt and don't freak out.

[@ellesreptiles]

Haha I mean, I definitely care a lot about the foods I put into my body, and as someone with kids with life or death food allergies - effort definitely goes into diets in my house 🙃 For the most part though, I completely agree about not freaking out! 😊 It's all about finding what works best for your beardie and your home. With that being said though, fireflies, mushrooms, and Avocados are definitely not "take it with a grain of salt" suggestions, they can (and have) killed bearded dragons 😅. A quick Google search (just to be sure everything's safe) when someone is about to offer new foods to their bearded dragon is all that's really needed. ♥️

[@duckyclapz4237]

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[@Cisfruity]

Can I have a shoutout next time please? (and I'm subbed)

[@ellesreptiles]

Oh that's awesome! And yes I can! 😊

[@Cisfruity]

@@ellesreptiles Thank You! sorry if that sounded needy 😁👍🏼

[@ellesreptiles]

@@Cisfruity Not at all! Someone asking for a shoutout makes picking a shoutout so much easier hahaha

[@Cisfruity]

@@ellesreptiles Lol

[@evansreptiles5761]

We gotta make sure our bois be healthy

[@ellesreptiles]

Hahaha yep!