mealworms?

Bogathedragon · Feb 19, 2018

i have heard a fair share of people saying "mealworms are bad!" and "mealworms will impact or kill your dragon!" i just wanted to know what you guys think. i have been feeding my beardie superworms for about a year which is basically how long i have had him, but wanted to not have to put the worms in medicine schedule things just to make beetles, and i know for me that mealworms are easier because i used to have turtles that ate them, but i wanted to know other people opinions on mealworms for bearded dragons. thanks!!

CooperDragon · Feb 20, 2018

They aren't likely to cause impaction except in dehydrated or very young dragons. They aren't the most nutritious feeder though. They are OK to add to the diet on rotation with other bugs (variety is good) but I wouldn't rely on them as a staple feeder. Crickets or roaches are better for staples. I like to add silk worms and black soldier fly larvae to the diet on rotation as well (and hornworms for adults).

Bogathedragon · Feb 24, 2018

CooperDragon":15wfk96b said:
They aren't likely to cause impaction except in dehydrated or very young dragons. They aren't the most nutritious feeder though. They are OK to add to the diet on rotation with other bugs (variety is good) but I wouldn't rely on them as a staple feeder. Crickets or roaches are better for staples. I like to add silk worms and black soldier fly larvae to the diet on rotation as well (and hornworms for adults).

great! thanks

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