Lizards

[Cocky]

As most adult beardies will eat pinkies and larger live food, I wondered if anyone would consider feeding another Lizard to their beardies?

If so which ones and why?

Personally, I would not but have seen pictures of people doing it.

 

[Kaiser]

Actually, there's debate as to whether or not bearded dragons should eat pinkies, not to mention larger live food. Generally, I believe that if they can get along just fine with safe, staple insects, and live perfectly healthy lives, I don't see any point in feeding anything larger (can cause impactions), fattier (can result in fatty liver disease), and/or bonier (can cause internal injuries).

As for the topic, I have heard and have seen bearded dragons eating other lizards. I just would never recommend anyone actually intentionally feeding a lizard to a bearded dragon.

 

[FBradshaw]

In the wild a bearded dragon will eat what ever it can catch and successfully eat, which would include smaller lizards, even baby beardies as well. However, in captivity there is plenty of healthier alternatives to lizards and mice.

 

[techdave]

In the wild a bearded dragon will eat what ever it can catch and successfully eat, which would include smaller lizards, even baby beardies as well. However, in captivity there is plenty of healthier alternatives to lizards and mice.

Absolutely. Just because a bum will eat out of a garbage can doesn't mean they should. When you agree to care for an animal, you agree to give it the best life possible. Pinkies, lizards and such don't fit into that. Stick with the known foods that are good for them. If you want to give them a treat, give them a hornworm or a silkworm.