What should I feed my 5 year old bearded dragon?
Bearded Dragons can eat a wide range of live food such as crickets, mealworms and kingworms; vegetables such as sweet potato and pepper and leafy greens such as kale and parsley . They can also eat limited amounts of fruit. Greens, vegetables and limited fruit make up the other 20% to 25% of their diet.
Why does my bearded dragon have lumps in his stomach?
Abscesses. Abscesses, occasionally seen in bearded dragons, often appear as hard tumor-like swellings anywhere on the pet’s body. Abscesses can occur in any reptile and often go unnoticed until they are large and obvious. “Abcesses occur when bacteria (most commonly) or fungi are introduced into the tissue by trauma.”
What happens during Brumation?
Brumation is a dormant period for reptiles. As with hibernation in mammals, their bodies shut down and conserve energy for the coming year. During the period of brumation, a reptile may not eat, drink, defecate, or move for several weeks.
What age do bearded dragons start Brumation?
between 10 to 24 months
Bearded Dragon Brumation Age Many bearded dragons will first brumate between 10 to 24 months of age.
How many times a day do bearded dragons eat?
Bearded Dragons should be fed three times per day and given as many insects as they will consume in 10 to 15 mins. After the feeding time is done it is best to remove as many remaining insects as possible. A typical juvenile can eat 20 to 50 insects each day.
How old is the oldest bearded dragon?
18 years, 237 days
The oldest bearded dragon ever was ‘Sebastian’ (UK, b. 01 June 1997), who died at the old age of 18 years, 237 days on 24 January 2016.
How did my bearded dragon get a parasite?
Bearded Dragons can experience parasite infections, which are often a result of the insects they eat. Insects with parasites pass on the infestation when they are consumed by lizards. Crickets are typically fed to juvenile Bearded Dragons because of their high protein and fat content, which supports growth.
