Feeding a Bearded Dragon - Carolina Classic Dragons

[@huntinglife5202]

This advice was spot on.finally people who know what they are doing.thanks mate

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you for the kind comment Rick!

[@graciec.3688]

I know rt!

[@kaylahubler4063]

Your videos are so helpful for beginners and for the more Experienced viewers just looking for extra help or advice. You have helped us so much with our first beardie KEEP EM COMMING!

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you!

[@starrcheer10]

the beardies in the back are hilarious 😂. They're like I wanna be in the vid

[@483Dialga]

I for one love your guys' enthusiasm and effort to take care of not only your own dragons but ours as well. Thanks for all the great info.

[@Pogonavision]

Yes, we did the first show a couple of years ago. Looking forward to coming back this summer!

[@lawandadinson4514]

Love this video!! Just got a juvenile & been searching for a lot of info. I keep seeing no meal worms but that's what the pet store gave me ( throwing out now). Thank you!!

[@patriciafogle7066]

very nice videos! we have two bearded dragons one male and one female. Four weeks ago our male stopped eating bugs. He was eating kale then slowing he stopped. I found this group on Facebook asked them questions even sent picture of dragon. They told me not to worry. My only regret was not following my gut feeling in getting my dragon help. I asked several times and even suggested i was going to make a vet appointment. They said they didn't feel that i needed to take him to vet. I did take him to the vet. They decide to do blood work and gave him worm medicine. Also gave us critical care food to start feeding him. He weighed 377 grams but was dehydrated. We got fecal test back and showed he had pinworms which we needed different meds for. However blood work was back too. They showed that he is anemic, white bloods cell count is low and his sugar level is 1,000, when it should be 300. Told us they thought he may have stomach cancer. We cried he is our baby! We refuse to give up. I'm praying that the stress of pinworms and not eating are causing his levels to be off. Don't know if that is possible. We gave the first dose of pinworm medicine on the 2nd of Sept. he will get it again in 14 days. Could this be pinworm related or our we dealing with stomach cancer? He is is not attempting to eat on his own yet but is awake a little more. Praying he gets through this. Ashamed of my self for not listening to my heart before he got this bad.

[@Pogonavision]

Sorry to hear about your dragon Patricia. Let's just hope that the pinworm medication takes care of everything and he gets back to eating. Keep him hydrated.

[@AmbeyPankake]

This was extremely informative, thank you so much. I feel more confident about my beardie!

[@DTown206]

Thx for the reply. Poops are good, but days between as expected with the amount he's eating. We did a fecal right before brumating, and it was clear. Can's say enough good things about this video series. Great information!

[@karenweiss58]

Very informative video. We'll definitely be cutting back on the animal protein. Thanks again for all you do for the bearded dragon community!

[@Jennay331]

I love your show can't wait till the next one

[@xxabbiexx3236]

this is the video i watched before i got my dragon and now he is very energetic and healthy x

[@DTown206]

Hi, love the videos! Our beardies eating has slowed down drastically over the past few months. He's 1 year old, 20" and 392g (from 400g). He had about 1 week of full brumation, and another week or two of off and on sleepiness. Now another month has passed, and he's still eating very little. He's super active, and is putting on alot of head bobbing displays. He's had about 15 dubia and 10 supers in about a month...along with a few bites of greens a day. New reptisun10 tube, repashy cal+.

[@Nukkster]

This is great bearded dragon advice. Thank You

[@Pogonavision]

Thanks DarkJeey. ANA Dragons is located in Canada. They breed really nice dragons.

[@CrazyBeansCrochet]

I didn’t know that I could feed my beardy wheat grass. Nowhere have I read anything about the nutrition of wheat grass for beardys. That’s good to know. This vlog was very informative! Thank u!

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you Tiff!

[@markievillena8590]

I love the content. Just got my beardie 3 days ago and your videos are ones I watch a lot since

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you so much Kida! Best of luck with your beardie and if you ever need anything, feel free to email me... [e-mail]

[@Ayolouie97]

You guys are the BEST

[@misaelintriago5434]

Thank you SO much for the great information. I've watched all your videos and I can see that you guys know what your doing. I'm getting a bearded dragon next Tuesday, and I've already picked it out. Can't Wait!

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you for the kind comments! Congrats!

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you for the kind words! We are very excited about being picked by Reptiles magazine again.

[@Pogonavision]

Yes, we will be there! Unfortunately I do not know of tegu breeders. Just keep checking Kingsnake

[@Wabisabi-Kona]

Thank you so so so much!! ❤️🦎👏🏼

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you very much and I am glad you found it helpful!

[@LITJoe]

Thanks for this video and info! I just got my first beardy today!😄

[@tonysprimitiveanimals8445]

Really good info. Awesome video guys 👍

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you Karen for your continued support!

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you Taurus! Sounds like your dragons are lucky to have you.

[@EX7RUD1CON]

In a couple weeks i will be inheriting my sisters full grown adult, shes so busy now she doesnt feel like she has enough time to give him the proper attention he deserves. ive had other reptiles in the past, but im just trying to learn as much as possible. I love how friendly they are.

[@Pogonavision]

Yes, you will love having him. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

[@EX7RUD1CON]

Thanks, i will for sure :)

[@Pogonavision]

I would recommend backing off the animal protein and get them eating their greens. They will always choose moving insects/worms over plants and pellets at that age. Especially if the breeder did not offer a lot of plant protein and pellets.

[@Pogonavision]

Hey Lisa! Yes, that was a show we did in Myrtle Beach, SC a couple of years ago. We were excited to get our 1/2 second. Thought we were the only ones to see it! LOL

[@dylanclark713]

Your videos help me a lot thank y'all keep up the good work

[@MissAwesomesauce86]

Was watching an episode of swamp wars and pretty sure I saw a flash of your booth at a reptile expo they were filming at. Very cool. :)

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@MisfitMafiaPB]

Thanks, you guys helped out a lot I live near myrtle beach I think ive actually seen you guys at a show there once

[@Pogonavision]

Luke warm water, and yes we dry before putting the dragon back in the enclosure (but that is just us).

[@Theryansmithproject]

Hey guys/girls! just wanted to say i was glad to see you guys at Repticon Baltimore! You deffinently had the healthiest and best bred dragons at the show, sorry i couldnt purchase one when i spoke to ya but keep up the videos!!! love watching and maybe next time i will pick up a dragon from you guys!

[@EemaVT]

Ive been looking into getting a bearded dragon and your information has been really helpful. thank you

[@Pogonavision]

Thanks! Be sure to check out our website as we have some nice dragons posted up for sale. www.carolinaclassicdragons.com

[@renee9088]

so very imformative! my dragon loves his hornworms..Iv never seen him run across his tank for greens like he jets once he sees a worm:p please keep posting videos:)

[@Pogonavision]

Micah, greens are cheap. You can always grow your own too. You can start your own dubia colony and raise your own feeders for next to nothing. Lots of options! Good luck!

[@Pogonavision]

Make sure the greens he is eating contain plenty of calcium and are low in oxalates. You can sprinkle calcium supplement on his greens too. Concerns me a little that he won't eat any insects. May want to have a vet. run a fecal.

[@Pogonavision]

Yes. The Rep-Cal pellets can be the only thing you feed your beardie if you really wanted to. We do not feed mealworms. We prefer superworms.

[@reonak7951]

this really help me because I'm getting one 😄

[@draco3113]

fantastic video guys! i have been interested in reptiles for a very long time, we had bearded dragons, blue tongue lizards, water dragons and turtles at the zoo i was working at and have always thought about getting my own beardie. this video was extremely helpful, keep it up :)

[@kellyjr0918]

i have 2 adult males i generally give mine kale and mix it with nature zones bites for bearded dragons once a day in the morning. my bigger one really loves the kale and the younger one really likes the nature zone bites cause there softer food. neither really ever liked pellets much. i also have flukers medley treats i mix in there sometimes to

[@Taurusthebull8]

u guys r great!! i feel the same way i feed my adult dragons more greens less protein and hydration is very important to them as well,i give my dragons baths every other day for just 5 or 10 minutes unless their in brumation also when my dragons r slowing down for the winter i'll mix rep-cal juvenile pellets a few times a week with their greens b/c it haves less protein in it l love the show

[@rjinsf41]

Great video, thanks.

[@AllyJ3053]

Oh my god, thank you so much for posting this! 😮

[@Dongdangler5000]

Great video

[@josuenotme6505]

New subscriber and new owner .Ohhh yeahhhh

[@PrestigiousDragons]

sorry to hear about spike he was a beautiful dragon . so #1. cut down on animal protein #2. higher hydration #3. give a variety of greens . #4 .calcium powder #5. rep cal pellets . #6 give one day of feeding rest . how much would you say is over feeding animal protein for a bearded dragon ? thanks for the great video and awesome collection of dragons . R.I.P SPIKE

[@frogskinshoelace]

I'm certainly no expert, but I tend to agree that 40+ crickets a day is an outrageous amount. Yes, a bearded dragon will feast on them, but like humans, variety is best.

[@Pogonavision]

Have another episode being released next week. Thanks!

[@Pogonavision]

His bowel movements have become less frequent since he is utilizing more of the food he eats vs. passing it. Pellets are a great food option.

[@Theryansmithproject]

Awesome video guys!!! Keep it up

[@Pogonavision]

Thanks for being our first!

[@Pogonavision]

Hi David. Doesn't seem to be too much to be concerned with here. I would keep an eye on his poop and if it is smelly or real runny, I would have a fecal test done.

[@bobgrass837]

Awesome video very helpful

[@Pogonavision]

Thanks Bob!

[@thedriftmc]

Your videos are great thank you! I'm living in Indonesia and planning to get a baby dragon in the next couple months.. You're right there are conflicting views out there and i found this video really helpful. :)

[@Pogonavision]

thedriftmc Thank you so much! Glad we were able to help you out some.

[@thedriftmc]

I was just reading about the dangers of Dragons becoming addicted to mealworms, do you know if there's any truth to this? I was planning to feed mainly cockroaches, as there's an abundance of them here.. along with local fruits (papaya, etc) and greens. Would that be OK?

[@xSolidSnake88]

Great video!!! I love all the detailed info!

[@rondimcfarlane3716]

Wow, that was the best and most informative information ever. Thanks a bunch =)

[@Pogonavision]

UVB provides the D3 they need to metabolize the calcium. 5.0 bulb is not optimal.

[@Pogonavision]

Working on our "Bearded Dragon Health" video now.

[@Pogonavision]

We prefer diluted chlorhexidine (sp?) for our cleaning. I buy it in a gallon jug and dilute it. It goes a long way!

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you!

[@vincehnh]

awesome and thank you!

[@ryguy2632]

So a Bearded Dragons vegetable diet is pretty similar to an Iguana? So what I feed my pet Iguana I can also feed to my Bearded Dragon? My Iguana eats Dandelion leaves, Collards and Hibuscus Flowers as well.

[@LeffHandedProduction]

Yes, but unlike iguanas, beardies also eat crickets, roaches, mealworms, etc.

[@beccam2076]

I use pure calcium powder. I was using the d3 and mushu started to have problems like twitching. The vet said to stop using the d3 and since then she has been great. Really depends on preference.

[@Pogonavision]

Interesting. I am assuming you are using a good UVB or getting lots of natural sun.

[@vxd8604]

I wanna snuggle both of those dragons in the background scratching to get out of the tank!

[@Pogonavision]

They wouldn't be much of a snuggle partner. We moved some cages around to film video and they are seeing dragons they normally do not see and wanted to breed.

[@KKFishing803]

Please make a video covering every aspect of breeding beardies.

[@DemonFromSun]

my dragon Parunga eats a lot of veggies I've noticed he would rather eat like lettuce and berries and such over everything else. he's 10 years old so I've had him for a long time. I usually cycle through all of this but he has little care to none for crickets and he loves super worms. how can I have him eat more crickets? IDW him always looking for super worms when it's meal time but I mist him as well twice a day and I give him water in his dish once a day. he's not fat and has tons of energy it's just around me the worms are a little pricey so I'm trying to not have to keep purchasing them as frequently as I am. lol.

[@MrVincinzo]

ok...sounds logical...thx for the response

[@calebguy5425]

I've read a few sources that say if you don't feed them dusted animal proteins that day then by all means sprinkle calcium supplement on their veggies. Once a day is really all you need to accomplish the appropriate amount, whether on their animal protein or on their veggies. There is such a thing as too much calcium in their diet which can cause hypercalcemia leading to renal failure. So while they do need it daily...don't go too overboard on the powder.

[@RarestDragon]

I have plans on buying a Bearded Dragon sometime within the next year or so. I've done a ton of research and have found so many opinions and tips. It's all very confusing, especially when those tips come from people who have some healthy looking dragons. Here is my plan. I will buy a scale and chart the details of my dragons' weekly weight and daily food intake. I plan on having a colony of dubia roaches as a staple feeder for my dragon while occasionally buying other feeders for variety. I plan on adding calcium supplement into the roach food in order to ensure a good calcium percentage for my dragon since I personally like the idea of the calcium being in their food rather than on their food, though I still may dust calcium occasionally (as well as other essential vitamins of course). I would like to try the various diet tips and advice that I've researched over the web and record the results to figure out what will keep my dragon at optimum health. I plan on feeding veggies with a meal of bugs every day for one month. For another month I'll try your suggestion. For another I will feed veggies all the time with only one or two medium size bugs per day. I'm not sure if this is the best way to test what certain diets do but I'm not sure what else to try. I'm not sure how often bearded dragons eat bugs in the wild. As someone who has never owned a reptile, this will be interesting for me. The only thing I'm a bit worried about is brumation. Words can only teach so much and I'm nervous about the signs to search for and if I will guess right and perform the appropriate changes. Also, if my dragon does brumate and I can predict when its brumation will go into full swing, then I would think that increasing the amount of bugs I give to my dragon in order to let it gain a little weight before I begin to stop feeding it might be helpful during that process. Not to mention it will give me some peace of mind in that my dragon will have a decent belly before going into brumation. Then again, I may have nothing to worry about and therefore I should focus more on making sure that food isn't in its digestive system before brumation. This is why I'm nervous about it. I wish there was a documentary that follows and records a bearded dragon in the wild so that replicating its diet would be easier. If you guys have any thoughts to weigh in here, I'd be glad to hear them.

[@Pogonavision]

+RarestDragon Many overthink what goes in to the care of a bearded dragon. A dragon knows when to go into brumation and you will see signs. The dragon will start hiding and not coming out when the lights come on. Again, you will notice a change in behavior. Your test isn't really going to tell you anything. How do you plan on "figuring out what will keep your dragon at optimum health"? What is a "healthy" weight? Fact is, most dragons in captivity over overweight. Fact is, dragons in the wild have been observed hanging onto the side of a tree for weeks at a time without moving or eating. They are healthy and showing signs of normal behavior. Most dragon owners would worry if their dragons didn't eat for a couple of days in a row and they weren't brumating. Don't overthink this!

[@RarestDragon]

+Pogonavision Thank you for your input. Perhaps you're right in that I'm overthinking these things. But with so many different opinions and information it's hard not to. I'd imagine a healthy weight is somewhere in the 300-400 gram range. Maybe a little more for the larger males? 'shrug' At this point I'm just trying to find information that I'm confident is the right choice because the last thing I want to do is make unhealthy choices for my dragon.

[@Boa1811]

Very good video!

[@Pogonavision]

I would recommend introducing some pellets into your dragons diet too.

[@Pogonavision]

Raleigh, NC

[@Pogonavision]

That is awfully small. Make sure you keep the dragon hydrated. Make sure you are meeting all the husbandry requirements. The dragon should start eating more once fully acclimated. Good luck!

[@Pogonavision]

Have you asked the previous owner what type of animal protein this dragon prefers?

[@marilynteichman3060]

Great spot. Now, if I could get my bd to love salads😀

[@DarkJeey]

thanks alot !

[@MisfitMafiaPB]

Oh thats cool are guys located in NC near wilmington or myrtle beach i would much rather by local than order one online

[@Lobonova]

Can you guys make a video on how you guys clean the cages and the products you use?

[@egm0327]

What would you say is the coolest looking type of bearded dragon (color wise)

[@ceeariez4347]

Your videos are awsome, alot of essential info. I'm learning so much watching your videos. I have a baby bearded dragon thats 1 1/2 months and I'm not sure when I should start feeding it veggies? How should I feed it and how much?

[@deandumlao8673]

How often should I fed my beardie a vegetable and how many superworms should I fed my beardie every day?

[@blackronin5578]

thanks guys, it was very helpful

[@ChristopherWood1619]

From a baby to an adult, how much will everything cost? The tank, food, lighting ect.

[@mathteacher2004]

Thank you for the great video!! Do you have you weekly suggested adult feeding schedule posted somewhere?

[@slyblackdragon]

You've actually given me hope that I can add a beardie to my collection. I keep reading how you need to feed juvenile bearded dragons 3-5 times a day and there's no way I can keep up with that schedule with work and other responsibilities. For a juvenile, could I leave pellets in all day, put greens in before work, and feed insects in the evening as long as I leave a few hours with the heat and UV on for digestion? Also, given my busy schedule, would I be best looking for a yearling that doesn't require as much feeding? I really would like to grow one from a young age though. Thank you

[@omz8262]

Awesome video. Thank you! Pheonex worms??

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you! Yes, we do feed black soldier fly larvae. But more as a treat than a staple. I am not a big fan as to what they do to the dragons feces. Makes it runny.

[@Pogonavision]

Check Craigslist Max.

[@asecknsolo]

thanks very informative more.

[@calebguy5425]

For some people it isn't feasible to have a multitude of greens, fruits, and veggies laying about in the fridge being piecemeal-ed out to their single dragon. Would you recommend people prepare a large amount of chopped varieties of food and freezing it into smaller portions or does the act of doing that break down any nutrients or make the dragon less interested? I'm experimenting on my veggie diet to try and make it efficient and cost-effective for my dragon.

[@LilLongLegs]

BEARDED DRAGON HELP! I got pepper on Friday from a previous owner. The habitat was so smelly and gross so I had to clean it. Saturday morning I bought a sand bedding (which I'm rethinking I wasn't going to feed her in her home but her being new I may have to) and a cave. So I took her out & put her in a plastic tote bin for a bath. She was fine & let me pic her up I wrapped her in a shirt to dump the water to feed her crickets. When I put her back in the tote she became aggressive once I started to walk around her. So I picked her up from the floor and took her in. When I picked her up she continued to fluff and blacken her beard and lunge at me. Eventually she cooked down once I put her on a higher level & I picked her up in the shirt again and put her in her home when she was ready for me to. She climbed on the cave & walked around when she thought I left. She seemed happy. Sunday she didn't move when I was home & hours later when I got back she was still the. It's Monday and she still hasn't moved. I'm afraid she's hurt & she didn't eat the veggies I left for her Sunday. Please help I really want to be a great owner & make hear healthy, happy but also tame. She's a juvenile about to be an adult I was told. I know I scared her but how much time does she need to adjust? When can I take her & any tips are welcome? Also what time should I feed her? I'm gone from 2:15-615 daily & longer on weekends but I left her food.

[@kiernanfay8960]

they seem to like broccoli, and meal worm's exoskeleton and be hard to digest

[@megahdhitch0327]

I just got one today

[@emilyperkins3505]

Where can I go to buy the treats? And now I realize now I'm over feeding so I'm wanting to stop with that ha

[@mazythesnake4690]

Thank you guys so much for your help. I am most likely adopting a bearded dragon soon and this helps a bunch! Since it has been roughly 5 years, do you still do the following for your adults: Animal Protein Twice a Week - Dusted with calcium both times and with multivitamin once. Plant protein daily. Pellets every day you don't feed animal protein. -------- Thanks!

[@Pogonavision]

Yes

[@theonuss6607]

Will you guys be attending the Repticon in Raleigh in 2016? I live in Raleigh and want to get a Bearded Dragon for my girlfriend. I have a python but she likes beardies more.

[@Pogonavision]

+Teddy Nuss Hi Teddy, we may attend one or two. You are always welcome to set up an appointment and stop by to visit us at our breeding facility in Raleigh.

[@desireerobb3003]

If i have just gotten a baby dragon from the pet store is it ok to start giving him pellets everyday and crickets every other day?

[@jijijou2]

Desiree Robb im asking myself the same question!

[@0xXMooWithMeXx0]

My dragon is about 6 months old...he only eats about 8 large crickets twice a day at the most. He's just not interested after that...I can't imagine a dragon eating like 50+crickets a day! lol