Can I feed my beardie dead mealworms?

Miaaaaa

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This might be a dumb question lol but I just bought my beardie some mealworms and a few came dead, is it ok to feed him dead mealworms or should I just throw the dead ones away?
 

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He probably wouldn't eat them, but i would throw out the dead ones. No need taking a chance on having a sick beardie.
 

fcooper

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There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question since the diet of a bearded dragon will vary depending on the individual dragon's age, size, and level of activity. However, a general guideline is that a bearded dragon should avoid eating dead insects, as this can be harmful to their health. Dead insects can contain harmful bacteria and parasites, which can cause serious health problems in bearded dragons.
 

Miaaaaa

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Todd
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question since the diet of a bearded dragon will vary depending on the individual dragon's age, size, and level of activity. However, a general guideline is that a bearded dragon should avoid eating dead insects, as this can be harmful to their health. Dead insects can contain harmful bacteria and parasites, which can cause serious health problems in bearded dragons.

tysm! I threw all the dead ones out bc I don’t want him to get sick and he wouldn’t eat them even if I tried bc he only eats them if they wiggle lol
 

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