Bearded Dragon Diet (Pogona vitticeps)

Author: Marsha Vacek

The items below are a suggested diet for the Bearded Dragon. There are hundreds and thousands of varying combinations that can be created using the items below. We realize that additional items could be added to this listing and more will be, as time allows.

Veggies and Greens used as a Staple (Give Daily)

Collard Greens
Mustard Greens
Dandelion Greens
Turnip Greens
Escarole
Parsley
Squashes (Spaghetti, Summer, Butter)
Alfalfa

Veggies (May be fed 1-2 times a week)

Bell Pepper (any color) mine prefer Red
Cilantro
Green Beans (raw)
Cabbage (Red)
Carrots (raw, shredded)
Kale
Yams (raw)

Fruit

Give all Fruit in moderation
Remove seeds before feeding

Apple (sliced, peeled)
Bananas (only occasionally as a treat, very high in Phosphorus)
Strawberries
Raspberries
Yams (raw)
Pears
Peaches

Insects

This will be added to as new information is made available.

Insect Nutrient Chart

(Pellets may also be fed, but not used as primary source of food.)

Veggies, Greens and Fruit (Occasional, weekly or less)

Spinach
Swiss Chard
Bok Choy
Beet Greens
Romaine Lettuce
Corn
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Chickory
Corn
Peas
Figs
Kiwi
Plums
Mango

Edible Plants and Flowers

Babies Tears
Carnations (petals)
Chamomile (English)
Clover
Dahlia (flowerhead)
Dandelions (flowerhead, leaves)
Day Lillies (flowerhead)
Fennel
Ficus (leaves)
Geraniums (flowers, leaves)
Hibuscus (flowers, leaves)
Hollyhock (flowers, leaves)
Impatiens
Johnny-Jump (flowers, leaves)
Lavendaer
Maple (leaves)
Mint
Mulberry (leaves)
Nasturtium (flower, leaves)
Oregano
Pansies (flower)
Petunias
Roses (petals)
Rosemary (flowers, leaves)
Sage (flowers, leaves)
Thyme (flowers, leaves)
Yucca (flowers)

Toxic Foods and Insects

Avacados
Rhubarb
Lightning Bugs (fireflies)
Lady Bugs
Spiders