The bearded dragon, Pogona vitticeps, also known as pogona, is a lizard native to desert and pre-desert areas of Australia. There are 8 subspecies.
The bearded dragon's diet is omnivorous, and it is very convenient for its he alth that it be nourished in a variety of ways. The basic diet consists of insects, larvae, worms and snails (very convenient due to the amount of calcium they provide).
However, in this post on our site we will refer only to the various varieties of fruits and vegetables for pogonas, suitable for your consumption.
Recommended regular fruits
To start talking about fruits and vegetables for pogonas we will detail some fruits that due to their digestibility or their properties are more recommended for frequent consumption. We list them below:
- Apple
- Pear
- Blackberries
- Figs
- Raspberries
- Apricot
- Mango
- Papayas
- Tangerines
- Cantaloupe
- Grapes
- Khaki
- Figs
We must eliminate all the seeds and pits of the aforementioned fruits as they are toxic and can cause a serious he alth problem in our pogonaIt will also be a good idea to remove the skin from some of the fruits or wash them thoroughly before offering them to them, since they are very sensitive to the chemical products used on crops.
Recommended regular vegetables
Vegetables that bearded dragons may eat frequently are:
- Carrot
- Cabbage
- Alfalfa
- Celery
- Asparagus
- Peppers
- Leeks
- Pumpkin
- Zucchini
- Sweet potato
- Canons
- Arugula
- Green beans
- Endibias
- Soy
- Watercress
- Thistle
We must emphasize that the consumption of carrots, due to their high carotene content, causes the pogona has the most vivid colors On the other hand, as we have commented in the case of fruits, we must remove the seedsof the peppers. Finally, comment that cabbage is one of the most suitable foods for pogona.
Flowers and vegetable preparation
Pogonas also like flowers. Some of them are:
- Dandelion
- Hibiscus
- Daffodils
- Violets
- Flowers of the grapes
- Rose petals
- Alfafa flowers
- Geraniums
- Daisies
Flowers should not come from florists, since they are usually treated with artificial preservatives that are harmful to pogonas. It is best to plant them at home and treat them with organic products of natural origin.
Moderate Use Vegetables
There are some fruits and vegetables that should be given sparingly to bearded dragons. Some of them are:
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Chard
- Berzas
- Turnips
All of these foods contain oxalates, elements that inhibit calcium absorption and weaken bearded dragon bones. They should not be offered on a regular basis in any case, only as a specific food.
Tips for preparing vegetable foods
All vegetables must be well washed under the tap and cut into small pieces so that the pogona does not choke. A correct measure is that the pieces do not exceed the distance between the eyes of the pogona.
If the bearded dragon does not consume snails that provide calcium for the bones, a good solution is to grate a little cuttlefish bonewith a grater, above the food that the pogona is going to consume.
Inappropriate foods
There are a number of foods that should never be given to bearded dragons. Some examples of them are:
- Garlic
- Onion
- Avocado
- Eggplant
- Cherries
- Cheese
- Chocolate
- Sugar in general
