Safe Food Guide For Bearded Dragons | Vegetables, Fruits, and Bugs

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  • čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
  • Good Morning, Reptilians! I've been asked many times "what should I feed my bearded dragon?" While this is not a complete list (it'd be quite a long video go over every veggie available 😅), I tried to hit all of the most popular options in this video.
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    0:00 Intro
    1:05 Daily Vegetables
    3:26 Occasional Vegetables
    4:59 Fruits
    5:39 Unsafe Vegetables (and unsafe plants)
    6:18 Daily Bugs
    9:07 Occasional Bugs/Treats
    11:10 Outro
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Komentáře • 280

  • @danieltinch4497
    @danieltinch4497 Před 2 lety +44

    Discoid roaches are legal in Florida. Also they are similar in behavior and breeding needs. Also leagal in florida are the green banana roach ,horseshoe crab roach, death's head roach, palllid roach and surinim roach. Why I mention them is because some species of roach do not look exactly like the common german or american roach and some people get creeped out by them. Maybe you could find an suggest other breeds for those who get creeped out by roaches. I only mention this as I am in a few bearded dragon groups and a lot of people are creeped out by Dubia's. Also the austrailian roach doesn't look like a common roach and is legal in Canada. Florida and Canada are 2 places in north America that don't allow dubia roaches.

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety +3

      Yes discoid roaches are a fantastic alternativ! 😊 I didn't know about the others you mentioned, though. That's very good to know. Thank you!

    • @danieltinch4497
      @danieltinch4497 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ellesreptiles your welcome I have a whole list. The reaso I do is because I was kind of pushed into my Bearded dragon. Don't get me wrong I truly love her but like you I like to reasearch first. Anyway I ended up doing things backwards and started a crash course information overload research project and fixed most of my mistakes and seem to be doing fine now. Thanks to you and Facebook and many other youtubers andbearded dragon groups.

  • @AlexaVolume10
    @AlexaVolume10 Před 8 měsíci +22

    New Bearded Dragon momma here and this is the best information filled channel I’ve come across. Thank you!

  • @everlysilbernagel1675
    @everlysilbernagel1675 Před 2 lety +81

    This is the best and most underrated channel I've seen

  • @sophieoshea7547
    @sophieoshea7547 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I'm getting a bearded dragon soon and I've spent ages watching your videos and they've helped with my stress so much you've been a life saver

  • @GG-pv6fi
    @GG-pv6fi Před rokem +9

    Can't tell you how much I appreciate your video! I'm raising my first beared dragon and thought I understood their diet after doing hours of research, but after watching this I realized I could be doing so much better. I just want to make sure I provide him/her with the best life possible!

  • @lilghea0195
    @lilghea0195 Před rokem +2

    I just got a 3-year-old bearded dragon today was concerned about what to feed her so glad I saw this video thank you for the post

  • @gotohellenwaite6371
    @gotohellenwaite6371 Před rokem +3

    If it moves my guys ( Sherman and Scooter ) will pounce and eat. Scooter is a bit more picky, where as Sherman is Ninja Beast Dragon. I guess I hit the jackpot with them and their salads, they love fresh salads, but will not touch the dehydrated salad mix. I bought both at Pet Smart . I am a care taker, my patient wanted one so we got two juveniles. Scooter is a little larger than Sherman. I’ve had iguanas and snakes and crested geckos, but never bearded dragons. This is how I found your channel. Thank you for the education.

  • @yourfavoriteRussian
    @yourfavoriteRussian Před rokem +4

    I have been watching so many of your videos and taking notes I love your vids they are so informational and provide me with the answers I need. I think ima DIY my background maybe. I’m not sure.

  • @LokenessMonster
    @LokenessMonster Před 12 dny

    My beardie would not eat collard greens until i started dusting them with bee pollen. Now he eats them plain. He still wont eat mustard greens.
    I LOVE your shirt!

  • @asherwhittecur3479
    @asherwhittecur3479 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for providing the list ❤

  • @truthhurts-365
    @truthhurts-365 Před rokem +1

    Love the information you’re literally the best channel on CZcams for Bearded Dragon care.

  • @gia4496
    @gia4496 Před rokem +1

    I love this video ! You gave clear foods to feed and what not to feed. I appreciate this video highly recommend for a beginner with bearded dragons

  • @DBhobbyfarm
    @DBhobbyfarm Před rokem +3

    I love this video!! I did not know they could have squash. I'm definitely saving this video!

  • @Str8Homah
    @Str8Homah Před rokem +5

    Thank you for doing all of these...especially about Beardies. I did my research for literally well over a year before getting one again. I got one when I was younger, but was pretty ignorant & didn't have a very good experience. Not to worry about the beardie, he went to a breeder after a few months & was not harmed by my ignorance, thankfully. I've had Iguanas when I lived in Florida, but always wanted a BD. This time around, I did my research well...but still have picked up many great tips from your videos, since Maximus "Max" Decimus Meridius came into my life. I love your attention to detail & your precise way of speaking that even a novice can understand. So, Thank You Very Much!

  • @rag1ngque33n
    @rag1ngque33n Před rokem +2

    I love this video. We just got a bearded dragon and you helped me so much with the veggies. I look back at the list you have in what they can eat. I feel like our lizard eats better than us sometimes lol

  • @neytirixander4532
    @neytirixander4532 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for all of your videos, very informative and I appreciate the way you explain things. You are amazing! I'm getting my first baby dragon in a few weeks and I'm trying to do as much research as I can. And im buying the setup slowly to make sure I get everything I need. I am overly excited to get my baby dragon. Thank you the food and care lists you provided, they are super helpful. I look forward to seeing your future videos. Sending blessings, love, and prosperity your way.

  • @luwildy
    @luwildy Před 2 lety +2

    This is the video Ive been wanting for years!! A compete guide to foods not just a care guide you are amazing!!! This is what I needed to help me decide if I want a beardie or not

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety

      I'm so happy to help, but also so sorry you've been waiting for years 😅

  • @subieguymark68
    @subieguymark68 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic video it was very informative.

  • @complexorigin7308
    @complexorigin7308 Před 2 lety +2

    This was so informative. I am getting a bearded dragon in the future and have been so worried that I will mess up the diet but this video really helped. Keep up the good work :)

  • @davidtosh6494
    @davidtosh6494 Před 2 lety +7

    Perfect timing. Researching my next reptile “Bearded Dragons “. Love your content. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @Syddddddddd12345
    @Syddddddddd12345 Před 2 lety +4

    Hi Elle! This is so helpful cause I got a bearded dragon a couple months ago.

  • @gkvoicehd
    @gkvoicehd Před 2 lety

    Awesome!!
    Grate Idea. So beautiful.
    Good scenery & looking Side.
    So satisfying,
    love your videos. Wish me luck

  • @eveiemacnaught
    @eveiemacnaught Před rokem +1

    thank you so much your videos have really helped me see im getting my first ever reptile in a few days and she is a bearded dragon i now realise how much wrong information i have been told and i have read so im so glad that i stumbled upon your channel and i just want you to know if it wasnt for you then i would of been doing things horibly wrong so thank you so much xx

  • @sqike001ton
    @sqike001ton Před 11 měsíci +2

    Quick tip if you don't want to boil squash and like you can use the microwave to cook it it's actually a good cheap quick way to soften harder foods

  • @Sage_SP
    @Sage_SP Před 2 lety +4

    Hope it’s been going good Elle it’s been great watching your videos for so long.

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much for all of your support 💜💜💜

  • @jenniferaustin8362
    @jenniferaustin8362 Před 2 lety +1

    Great information! Thanks so much!

  • @kotaharri5330
    @kotaharri5330 Před 7 měsíci

    Great job on this video !! I’m subbing and hope to see more info ✅✅

  • @breannasdaily3566
    @breannasdaily3566 Před rokem +1

    I love your videos and your personality and how you talk so smoothly , you must be southern I hear my accent ❤

  • @shirleyrichman4927
    @shirleyrichman4927 Před rokem +3

    My bearded dragon falcor loves locusts and meal worms goes crazy for them. Your video is great thank you x

  • @marcosavila1204
    @marcosavila1204 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video Elle and prickly pears are delicious

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! 😊 And really? I've never had them

  • @wolfepackfishing
    @wolfepackfishing Před 2 lety +1

    The cheese grader thing… great idea!!

  • @rachedenO
    @rachedenO Před 2 lety +14

    Hello Elle! It's past midnight in my timezone but I love seeing your new video popping up in my notif! I just wanna say a huge thank you, because your channel have helped me SO MUCH during the first month of getting my baby beardie! He's eating healthy and thriving, I couldn't be happier. I'm still learning about beardies and other reptiles from you and other reptile youtubers. You are an amazing influence on reptile owners! I'm so glad I found your channel xx

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety +1

      Awww thank you so much 🥺💜
      It makes my day knowing that your beardie is doing so well 💜

    • @TheAartist_G
      @TheAartist_G Před 11 měsíci

      Hey, I’m currently in the research stage And I want to know if you can feed them pellet food instead of insects?

    • @rachedenO
      @rachedenO Před 11 měsíci

      @@TheAartist_G pellet food can't be used as their staple food, only as a backup. Live insects are best for them

    • @TheAartist_G
      @TheAartist_G Před 11 měsíci

      What insects should I feed as a staple?

    • @rachedenO
      @rachedenO Před 11 měsíci

      @@TheAartist_G this channel has a couple video on that, explained it pretty well. Most people feed them dubia roaches, crickets, black soldier fly larvae, and silkworms. Ocasionally superworms and hornworms.

  • @BigDuTv
    @BigDuTv Před 2 lety +8

    My bearded dragons favorite thing to eat is superworms and strawberries and mealworms

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety +1

      Zsasz loves when I put superworms in her salad 💜

  • @ChantalsCritters
    @ChantalsCritters Před rokem

    Great information

  • @mitzianne2822
    @mitzianne2822 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for another great video!! I actually feed pretty much everything you mentioned except the lentils, I’m gonna have to try those. I also buy the bushels of greens b/c they last longer & feed the stems to my feeders as well. I breed Dubia & mealworms, also keep superworms & BSFL’s, don’t know how I still have some alive since Dec & Feb, think I’m breeding but not purposely, lol. I’ve been wanting to try silkworms & butter worms, but haven’t been able to get them yet. Also, I didn’t know about softening up the squash! My girl loves butternut squash & she now finally eats the yellow, acorn & spaghetti squash, but I cut it really thin or use a potato peeler. I might have to get a cheese grater. Anyway, even though I knew most of what was in your video… I still learned from it & it will definitely help new people or people who got wrong info. You are Amazing Elle!! 🤩

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety

      That is awesome! As far as the squash - cutting it really thin is probably fine 😊 as long as she can eat it comfortably, she's good to go.
      Also, thank you so much for your kind words and your support 🥰

  • @jenniferliberty8855
    @jenniferliberty8855 Před rokem

    I also feed him out of a dish with repti-cal, the strawberry-banana flavor, which he seems to enjoy ;) Thank you for your knowledge!

  • @annabethsfarmadventures8610

    Great video! Could you do a safe foods video for leopard geckos? Thanks! Have a great week

  • @myanewcombe9827
    @myanewcombe9827 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Elle I have a s suggestion for a video and it is to make a terrarium for a baby crested gecko xx love your videos xx

  • @loispadgett6306
    @loispadgett6306 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great video for Bearded Dragon owners. Have a great Sunday stay cool.
    GOD BLESS 🦎💖🦎💖🦎💖🦎💖

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety +1

      I'll try to stay cool, but we've had heat advisories for 2 weeks now 🥲. I can't wait until Autumn haha. Thanks and have a great Sunday 🥰

    • @loispadgett6306
      @loispadgett6306 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ellesreptiles
      My air conditioner is not working a we have a week's worth of high heat this week so know how you feel. GOD BLESS and my a cool breeze come your way with showers.

  • @lemonlizard1
    @lemonlizard1 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful Dragons has a really good page as well

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety +1

      I don't think I've seen that one. I'll have to check that out! 😊

  • @sneekyalexa2657
    @sneekyalexa2657 Před 2 lety +9

    I don't own a bearded dragon but this was so helpful and I love the information in it, thank you!

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety

      Thank YOU for watching 💜

    • @robertalexander4989
      @robertalexander4989 Před rokem

      Bearded dragons are such nice lizards and they absolutely love to interact with you if they trust you

    • @robertalexander4989
      @robertalexander4989 Před rokem

      You are absolutely the most beautiful woman I have ever seen and if given the opportunity I would show you what a real man would do for you because you have to be set kind of angelic being because God couldn't have ever intended for all these other wemon to have to compete with you because their just isn't any comparison between you and normal women

    • @matthewgibson6507
      @matthewgibson6507 Před rokem

      Wow @robertalexander4989 strange man

  • @amykins1815
    @amykins1815 Před rokem

    Thank you for this video

  • @kevinbutler7055
    @kevinbutler7055 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice video

  • @stefanieleavitt5224
    @stefanieleavitt5224 Před 3 měsíci

    This is helpful because mine has been picky as far as veggies.

  • @nataliesreptileroom3348
    @nataliesreptileroom3348 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video, we discovered there's A LOT of information out there (even with main stream pet stores) instructing people that vegetables that are toxic to reptiles are "ok"

  • @valenciaarnold6065
    @valenciaarnold6065 Před rokem +1

    Ricky eats his vegetables, but his favorite is Hornworms. He also did not like them as a baby. He’s one year old now, and Loves them. I had a 20 gallon encloser in the beginning (should have done my research first) but yesterday his 120 gallon enclosure was delivered. He has way more space! It’s bioactive.

  • @kevinleboeuf5169
    @kevinleboeuf5169 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Elle, thanks for another informative and entertaining video. I agree red roaches are just gross! I don’t remember if you have done one of these for BTS.

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety

      I have not! But definitely need to. Thank you 🥰

  • @dashizzle1985
    @dashizzle1985 Před měsícem

    Thank you for making this video. I don't even have a bearded dragon. But my daughter was asking for one. I have not jumped the gun yet to get one. The reason is because I know NOTHING about taking care of them(mainly feeding them properly). I only thought you have to feed crickets, and I was like ew. I don't wanna give it crickets! I HATE CRICKETS! I also HATE ROACHES! Bearded dragons might not be for me! lol I decided to come and study and get educated on the maintenance and proper feeding+ care for a bearded dragon! So thank you for making this video and educating me!

  • @kerseykrewzoo
    @kerseykrewzoo Před 2 lety +2

    I also cut the lettuce stems off and use them as food for my feeder bugs, which I have quite a collection of at this point (mealworms, superworms, bsfl, dubias and a culture of flightless fruit flies) but I have 18 reptiles and only 3 of them are non big eaters (2 royal pythons and a cali kingsnake)
    Thank you for making this video available to us beardie parents. Hiccup and Chani thank you as well lol. It’ll be nice to have a reliable list I can reference for safe veggies to expand the variety of food my dragons get to try.
    Hiccup is a huge fan of dandelion flowers and leaves and bell peppers. Chani is a little more of a picky and finicky eater. She only eats every other day it seems like and she likes bell peppers the most out of the veggies I’ve fed her thus far. She’s also a newer addition to my exotic collection and after having her for about a month or so she seems to finally be settling in more, though she’s still very jumpy and will puff her beard out any time I put my hand inside her enclosure, even if she’s at the other end of it. I’m working on getting her used to me reaching in and fiddling around with her water and food dishes and cleaning up her feces and urates. Fingers crossed that she will finally settle in and see me as a beneficial occurrence in her life rather than a huge scary predator.
    I’m definitely going to have to get a couple tank conversion kits so I don’t have to reach in at them from above and perhaps that change will help that aspect of the “taming” process I’m struggling with at least.
    Thanks again Elle. You, ma’am, are awesome! ☺️💕

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety +1

      I definitely need to get more BSFL, but I've never kept large quantities for prolonged periods of time. Do you have to do anything special to keep them?
      And good luck working with your beardie. She'll settle in soon! Hopefully 🤞🏽💜

    • @kerseykrewzoo
      @kerseykrewzoo Před 2 lety

      @@ellesreptiles I looked up diy bsfl bins here on CZcams and found a few different ways to do it. If you get a good sized tub/container so there’s room for the flies to fly around and some corrugated cardboard for them to lay eggs in, that’s the most important things from what I’ve researched. You can rig the bin up with ramps for the bsfl to climb up and smaller containers at the end to collect them. I would search for diy bsfl bin and find the design you think would work the best for you. Once you have the bin set up, just toss your fruit and veggie scraps in and it’s ready to go. I just got my bsfl a couple weeks ago so mine are just in one of the tall clear cup containers for now until I can get my bin and set it up. They say the black bin with the yellow lid works really well for bsfl as they don’t like light and you may need a heat source but I can’t remember.
      Hope this helps! And thank you for your kind words about Chani. She was not treated really well at her last home I don’t think so I’m going slowly and being as patient with her as possible. 😊

  • @courtenaymckinnon5435

    Awesome video! Thanks! Most of what you mention is what I feed my girly girl.

  • @brianmanous8187
    @brianmanous8187 Před rokem

    I just got an adult bearded dragon from my nieces who were not taking best care of her. I wanna be a good owner and have been watching your video and they seem very helpfull

  • @katherineirons4967
    @katherineirons4967 Před 2 lety +2

    My beardie's favorite bugs are dubias. Or, if she's impatient and excited, my fingers as I extract her for feeding time 😅

  • @RyanLeCocq
    @RyanLeCocq Před 2 lety +2

    Already changed my mind about the crickets. I kept them out in the garage which is also my classic game cave. The chirping out here was nice, but the smell hit today and that is foul!

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeaaa it gets pretty bad pretty fast. 😅 Probably pretty distracting while playing games, too

  • @LightningGtagg
    @LightningGtagg Před rokem +1

    im getting a bearded dragon too im writing all of this down this is helping alot any advice is appreciated

  • @Itisseasonal
    @Itisseasonal Před 2 lety +2

    How much veg should I feed my bearded dragon a day like 1 cup or more or less? How Often should I offer insects like dubia roaches and how much should I offer each time? Great video by the way 😊

  • @jenniferliberty8855
    @jenniferliberty8855 Před rokem +1

    Hiiiiii! Just came across your video! My guy is a little old man. Very healthy but insists on being soooo picky. He enjoys blueberries, superworms, bananas, and h.b. eggs. That's basically it. He's SO finicky. He hates his greens. I've mixed it up countless times. I may try the sprouted lentils though :)

  • @iBarber504
    @iBarber504 Před 5 měsíci

    Holy crap, these are a lot of choices out here.

  • @Bogie3855
    @Bogie3855 Před 2 měsíci

    I have a 7in dragon and his absolute fave is crickets. He jumps down from wherever he is perched and runs to the closest corner to me waiting for me to drop some in for him,.

  • @endersgame7277
    @endersgame7277 Před rokem +1

    My beardie is in love with blueberries.

  • @jgreen4880
    @jgreen4880 Před 10 měsíci

    Dope video, what about fruit?

  • @leslygibbs5343
    @leslygibbs5343 Před rokem

    Hello, Elle and Zasa! I sure hope I spelled her name right so she doesn’t get an attitude lol. Whelp, it’s official, I’m a 50 y.o. new momma again! Starting all over when my youngest baby is 25… what was I thinking?! I just adopted a new baby boy beardie last night 💙 🦎💙 and I’m in love. My daughter has one and he’s almost 3y.o. and so stinking cute with such a personality on him. My husband and I’ve had to give up our home and all due to loosing our business with Covid so we had to downsize into an apartment and it’s just really difficult for me with a dog (but I must admit I’m a MAJOR dog lover, have been my whole life). While my ex husband and I’ve had a larger range of animals during our time together within the past 20 years I’ve only had dogs and fish. So this is going to be a big adjustment for me and especially since I really don’t know a whole lot other then what I’ve seen or been told by my baby girl. Some of the things she’s actually told me or been doing however, I’ve already heard in your videos today that aren’t correct but for the most part she’s on target. It sucks though I am one of those people who like you are a bit wigged out by crickets 🦗 and in my case live in Fl as well 😩. I saved the list in your video HUGE THANKS for that and I’ve taken several notes from other videos since this ole gals brain don’t remember quite like it use to lol. But since my daughter lives out of town and you definitely seem to have more experience is there any particular pointers you can give me? Also, while I wanted a girl I ended up with a boy so now I don’t have a name for him, you seem to be AWESOME at picking out cool names so any suggestions? Well I’ve wrote a book to you by now (sorry) and really hope to hear back. Gotta go and finish some more of your videos. I’ve already subscribed to all your channels except twitter as for some reason I’ve never gotten into that one. Thanks for all the guidance and advice 💙🦎🙏🏼

  • @Shadyyyy0.0
    @Shadyyyy0.0 Před 2 lety +2

    I recently got a Baby Beardie, and I've been having a tough patch with feeding it. My beardie eats mealworms and salads every day. You prob said it in your video but is that good to feed baby beardies that every day. Your video helped me. Love your accent btw.

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety

      It's awesome that your baby is eating salads everyday! 🥰 Mealworms aren't they best staple, just because they're pretty low in nutrition, and pretty high in chitin, so they can be a bit difficult to digest.

  • @grantwithers
    @grantwithers Před 7 měsíci

    Fair heads up, some channels recommend against the giving of any sugary fruits (especially modern super sugary fruits from grocery store) or even squash etc. that has sugars in them to dragons unless you're willing to brush their "teeth" on the semi-regular as well. They can get tooth decay in their "teeth" (not real teeth but a bone that acts as teeth) and it can be lights out for the beardie if it gets bad. At the least keep an eye on their "teeth" if you feed fruit etc.

  • @niyacody5246
    @niyacody5246 Před 11 měsíci

    Bro am I the only one that love we animal and her dimples!!!!❤

  • @cathyjerome1662
    @cathyjerome1662 Před rokem

    Ty ! My boy is a year now . Got him as a baby from a pet store ! Associates said feed cricket. I won't use them . My iguana got pin worms from cricket. I only use dubia for all my reptiles . My gecko was a rescue, but she was raised on crickets I had a hard time switching her .

  • @connorday7916
    @connorday7916 Před rokem

    Your Amazing

  • @jobinachi89norsworthy15

    nice video thanx got me a new baby finger size i do dubi roaches he loves them

  • @danieltinch4497
    @danieltinch4497 Před 2 lety

    Also great video

  • @GhostFaceisHigh
    @GhostFaceisHigh Před rokem

    your python in the intro has brilliant markings! i have 3 my self ! 2 babies at 3 months and a 5 year old! :D plus my 1yr old beardie and 2 year old dog lol but my dragons fav food is npc mice lol :P yes you can feed dragons tiny mice ! and its epic!

  • @baraka490
    @baraka490 Před 2 měsíci

    If you want an example of how strong their bite force is grab a french fry from let's just say McDonald's (I am not saying feed the fry to the dragon) and try to squeeze the fry after its hardened it's like a rock but they can crush that I know this because the little one tried to steal one that I didn't see and was crushing it I managed to get a lot of it out of the mouth

  • @dereksmyth8596
    @dereksmyth8596 Před 27 dny

    They love dandelion greens but it has been taken off of the daily list and added to the occasional list due to oxalates. Also yellow squash since the sugars it has. My fmdragon kept gaining weight and I couldn't figure out why. It was the yellow squash.

  • @colemoynihan565
    @colemoynihan565 Před 5 měsíci

    Your shirt is fire

  • @davidphillips2798
    @davidphillips2798 Před 2 lety +2

    Good morning Elle, have an amazing Sunday!! How's the hog nose adjusting to his new life?

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety +2

      He's doing great! He's a fantastic eater and really likes exploring all day. 🥰 I hope you have an amazing Sunday as well

    • @davidphillips2798
      @davidphillips2798 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ellesreptiles that's awesome, I'm looking forward to more videos on him!! Thank you Ma'am!! 😊

  • @wendifrederickvo
    @wendifrederickvo Před rokem +4

    Hi Elle! Are sprouting lentils safe for dragons to eat on a daily basis? Or just occasionally as a treat? I just tried them & my beardie goes crazy for them!

  • @officialwhiteboyswag103

    Hello I enjoyed this video if you see this I’m about to get a better dragon soon do I have to feed him crickets or can I feed her something else instead of cricket

  • @alishacuarenta5443
    @alishacuarenta5443 Před rokem

    HI! Thank you for this video! Why does it say iceberg lettuce can be fed daily in the link you provided for safe foods?

  • @TheChickwithguns
    @TheChickwithguns Před rokem

    Teddy, our beardie rescue, loves his dubia roaches. I am disgusted by them, but it’s satisfying watching him eat seven or eight in one feeding…definitely a snap, crackle, pop that makes me smile…. I haven’t tried much in the way of veggies yet (we haven’t had Teddy for even a week yet). He ignored the leafy greens I offered him. I can’t blame him. Turnip greens are nasty. 😂 We have large parrots that eat a lot of veggies, so now when I make chop for parrots, Teddy gets to enjoy some, too. Speaking of eating, Teddy the Turd layer left me a little cleaning project in his cage…time to fight the feces!

  • @itreallyisntpersonalb1960

    Hello and thank you for your knowledge I have been checking out a few of your channels I did leave you a couple of comments and I know you can't get back to everyone that's understood. But out of all five comments and never even heard a response. I'm hoping today that you will get a chance to look this over and possibly give me an answer to it I like to know whether or not it's okay to feed bearded dragons cilantro, beets not the green part but the beet itself? I've also seen someone feed their bearded dragon chopped-up bamboo would you recommend this as well?

  • @RC_Murphy
    @RC_Murphy Před 2 lety +3

    I cut my tort greens and wash in *very* diluted vinegar, then wrap in a paper towels before bagging and they last forever.

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety

      That's interesting! I've never done that,but definitely need to try it. So you put the paper towel in the bag? Or you just dry them with paper towel before bagging?

    • @RC_Murphy
      @RC_Murphy Před 2 lety

      @@ellesreptiles I use a colander to shake off as much water as possible, then wrap the damp greens in the paper towels and bag 'em. I learned it from a cooking show ages ago and it's never failed unless the greens were already questionable.

  • @brandonrynard5320
    @brandonrynard5320 Před rokem

    Honestly I have found that my Beardy loves golden delicious apples that seem to be their favorite food

  • @ronjamarielljohansen8582

    Helloooo :D I have a bearded dragon and
    I live in norway so I don`t have acsess to many of the worms and insects that you have listed in the video I Will check out your list on the website, But I have a question about the earth worms, could they be fed to a dragon if they are from nature and not store bought? I am a new dragon ceeper and I want to learn as much as possible to take care of him. take care of yourself and your animals and I hope you have a wonderful day
    and sorry if I miss-spelled some of the words I am not that good in whriting english

  • @lisawakelam8189
    @lisawakelam8189 Před 7 měsíci

    My dragon use the salad bowl for the toliet.. Ive tried all food

  • @baraka490
    @baraka490 Před 2 měsíci

    I don't remove the stem but I do break the stem up I make it work small enough where they can fit it in their mouth because I know their jaw is strong enough to crush it and if it is not strong enough I split them so they can actually chew it better it holds more of the moisture so I don't want to waste it when my bearded dragon likes it more then the actual greens themselves which it's been awhile and I need to get her to try to eat them again since she's just been eating roaches for a while I guess I have to start eating some of these in front of her so she can start eating them again

  • @latrinityking3633
    @latrinityking3633 Před rokem

    i fan one

  • @jermontsumpter2754
    @jermontsumpter2754 Před 2 lety

    I have like three dudia Roach 🪳 colonies and meal and super worms as well

  • @stephenreilly2006
    @stephenreilly2006 Před rokem +1

    I'm looking into getting my first bearded dragon. After Christmas what is the best tank for a budget?

  • @ElJefeDeMundo
    @ElJefeDeMundo Před 10 měsíci

    Red Runners aka Hood roaches! Just drop your beardy off in the evening in the roughest part of town for about five minutes! 🤣

  • @A7XGuitar999
    @A7XGuitar999 Před rokem

    Hey...looking for expert advice and you are the bomb with your vids...thx for that btw...but I have a beardie thats about 1 year old and it wont poop. It hasnt for like 2 months now. I been trying things but no luck ......like one time i put her in a bath and soons i drained the water she pooped......any help?

  • @brendahovde5251
    @brendahovde5251 Před 10 měsíci

    My beardie loves blackberries, blackberries, raspberries and dubias

  • @Yaye_Wicks-lb9ud
    @Yaye_Wicks-lb9ud Před rokem

    Into the am shirt,👍🏿💪🏿

  • @maciepaquette5006
    @maciepaquette5006 Před rokem +1

    What are the best insects for bearded dragons?

  • @jaimehoward1260
    @jaimehoward1260 Před rokem +1

    Hey! We just got my son a re-homed guy and he is acclimating…I’m not seeing the link to the list you mentioned. Can you show me where to find that? Thanks so much!

  • @thetigerthedragon6806
    @thetigerthedragon6806 Před 2 lety +1

    I usually feed mine dubias and occasionally trow in worms. She gotten bad stomach the last times I gave her crickets, maybe I just been really unlucky with my batches. when it comes to veggies its anything red, especially red bell pepper.

    • @ellesreptiles
      @ellesreptiles  Před 2 lety

      My bearded dragon also prefers red things - strawberries and red bell pepper are a favorite too! 😊

  • @Jackkkkkkk
    @Jackkkkkkk Před rokem

    Hi elle I have a question I am a first time reptile owner and I’m getting a beardie in 2 days and I was wondering is a 44 x 17 x 18 Tank big enough?

  • @CelesteMoonfang
    @CelesteMoonfang Před rokem

    Whats the best way to store and make the squash last, especially if fresh??

  • @lisajarvis6338
    @lisajarvis6338 Před rokem

    I believe yams is called sweet potato in SA

  • @wolfepackfishing
    @wolfepackfishing Před rokem

    I was looking for the most recent uploaded videos to ask a question. Why out of all the area in their habitats do bearded dragons poop in their food bowls? Been wondering for awhile now.

  • @demimohr9604
    @demimohr9604 Před rokem

    Hi El I would like to know why my bearded dragon bailey doesn't eat on his own nvrm drink water. I'm still hand feeding. Bailey is so picky with his food to

  • @isasantos3470
    @isasantos3470 Před rokem

    Hi Elle, I have a very stubborn beard dragon that will not eat his veg NO MATTER how much I try AND no matter how many stuff I but in it......what do you suggest and do you have a video on this topic. I NEED HELP I love my dragon AND don't want him to die on me .

  • @sydneyhouse9682
    @sydneyhouse9682 Před 9 měsíci

    I have a couple questions I just got my first Berta dragon and he refused to eat any kind of vegetables is there anything you can put on the vegetables to go to eat I have tried putting crickets and meal worms just trying to entice him to eat the vegetables someone told me to get B pollen and put it on their food and they should start eating is it safe to feed the bearded dragons