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 #1834887


Crestedleoparddragon
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 Feeding question

quick question. I really want a beardie but im concerned that they eat to much. So how much do beardies eat, how often, and what do they eat, thanks.
08/18/08  12:50pm

 #1834890


Nina2008
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   Message To: Crestedleoparddragon   In reference to Message Id: 1834887


 Feeding question

They eat their greens and veggies daily. Worms, roaches, and crickets are a treat not to be feed as a staple. (not including the babies)
Babies eat pinhead crickets 3x a day, and VERY finely chopped veggies.

Nina
08/18/08  12:53pm

 #1834893


Newfgal
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   Message To: Crestedleoparddragon   In reference to Message Id: 1834887


 Feeding question

Hi there,

For a baby you feed them as many live feeders as they can eat in a 10-15 min period 2-3 x a day.

For an adult for live feeders you feed them as much as they can eat 2-3 x a week, as to much protein is not good for adults..

Baby and adult should be offered fresh greens every day, and live feeders should consist of crickets, roaches, and silkworms as the main food, and for treats they can have butters, waxies [keeping waxies as a very rare treat] Phoenix worms are also a good feeder, and supers for adults only...

For a great list of greens, go to beautiful dragons.com, and click on nutrition content..

Nancy.
08/18/08  12:57pm

 #1834895


Wyvern
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   Message To: Crestedleoparddragon   In reference to Message Id: 1834887


 Feeding question

Bearded dragons eat A LOT. I recommend that you breed your own feeder insects (crickets, superworms, silkworms, or roaches) if you get a bearded dragon. It will save you a lot of money because your dragon might eat as many as 100 bugs in a day.
08/18/08  12:58pm

 #1834929


Shamere07
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   Message To: Wyvern   In reference to Message Id: 1834895


 Feeding question

hell yeah beardies eat alot a baby can eat 1k crickets a week tho iv only heard of nancys beardie eating that much but still can happen lol. but this also doesnt include veggies . and the time you need to spend with them plus the cost of a proper enclosure is prolly like 300-500 dollars depending if you build it your self or not. then if you buy a baby you have to change tanks or partition a bigger tank . so yeah beardies can cost alot of if you dont have the means im sure there are other lizards out there that are less strenous on the pocket like a snake lol just make a 6foot cage and a frozen mouse what 2 a week? so 4 bucks in food?
08/18/08  01:31pm

 #1835139


SusanC
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   Message To: Shamere07   In reference to Message Id: 1834929


 Feeding question

LOL Sham.... I spend $60 a week feeding my snakes. Only small snakes eat mice... and mice can vary in cost as well...large snakes eat rats... and rats cost $6.99 each where I’m from ...lol I have 4 baby beardies...I’d much rather feed them...

but the thing to remember is this.... whether you’re keeping beardies... snakes... cats..dogs... don’t get them if you haven’t done your research... can’t afford proper housing...food/treats....vet bills...etc. Atleast this person had the good sense to come and ask before he just went out and bought a pet.... nothing ticks me off faster than for people to buy a pet... commit to it... see how much work it is.. and then want to get rid of it. Animals are not disposable.
Kudos to you for asking before purchase! GOOD JOB!
~smiles~
Susan
08/18/08  03:35pm

 #1835184


Crestedleoparddragon
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   Message To: SusanC   In reference to Message Id: 1835139


 Feeding question

Thanks. I really really wish i could get a snake but mom wont allow. Ive also been researching cresties and im planning on getting one of those.



08/18/08  04:10pm

 #1835240


Newfgal
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   Message To: Crestedleoparddragon   In reference to Message Id: 1835184


 Feeding question

I have 2 Crested Gecko’s, and those are awesome, and don’t need alot of care as beardies, and def don’t eat as much...lol...

Nancy.
08/18/08  04:50pm


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