Need advice on where to buy feeders

[alexisbeardie18]

Ok so I planned on feeding my bearded dragon juvi reptiworms on ReptiWorms.org but the problem is I realized that a 700 count costs 20$ and that will be gone in 2 months tops. Im 13 and dont have steady money for $120+ a year :/ So I was wondering if anyone knows a place with maybe reptiworms for less money or another, cheaper feeder other then crickets. If not I will just get an adult bearded dragon which is unfortunate but I would rather them have a appropriate amount of protein then cut back on their food. So what do you do to feed your beardie protein while keeping it reasonable?

 

[ShannyBeard]

Ok so I planned on feeding my bearded dragon juvi reptiworms on ReptiWorms.org but the problem is I realized that a 700 count costs 20$ and that will be gone in 2 months tops. Im 13 and dont have steady money for $120+ a year :/ So I was wondering if anyone knows a place with maybe reptiworms for less money or another, cheaper feeder other then crickets. If not I will just get an adult bearded dragon which is unfortunate but I would rather them have a appropriate amount of protein then cut back on their food. So what do you do to feed your beardie protein while keeping it reasonable?

I can't think of any way to feed a bearded dragon cheaper than that unless you raise your own feeder colonies, which your parents probably wouldn't allow. $120/year is very cheap to feed a bearded dragon.

You can get superworms from Lazy H Bait, or other places, for under $25/1000 worms. But you can only feed superworms to a dragon that is over 16" long, and that is usually around the 7-9 month age depending on the size and health of your dragon. At that age they would eat about 20 a day until they are about a year old (just an estimation - not all dragons eat the same amount of food) plus their daily salad.

Superworms are probably the cheapest feeder I can think of besides crickets, but they are high in fat so be aware of that. Also they are high in phosphorous so you have to remember, just like crickets, they need to be dusted with calcium powder.

Hope this helps.

 

[jessicaLuck]

Im not sure where ur getting the 700 reptiworms lasting 2 months but im lucky is 700 lasts me a week. So im sorry but you may be looking at more money than that even. 1500 lasts me about 14 days...if im lucky and i have a baby

 

[BotanicalStig]

If you can't afford it, I'd suggest you wait until you can. These animals, unfortunately, are not cheap to take care of. Keep in mind you need to replace the uvb twice each year ($50). Those 700 reptiworms will be gone in around one week, not two months (expect $30/week in feeders... shipping included). You need to buy greens every week ($7). You will need to keep calcium and vitamin supplements on hand (say $50/year). Say $150 on his baby enclosure, $500 on top of that to set it up. $500 to buy his adult enclosure... depending on how much you can reuse from the baby enclosure, there will be expenses to set that up...

Not trying to be rude (just trying to help!) but unless your parents are willing to drop a whole lot of money on it, a 13 year old can't afford to buy a beardie. That said, you're lucky your parents are ok with you having your own animal. I had to wait until I moved out- then I had to wait until I could afford to live off campus, and then wait before I could afford a hungry lizard. I know how much it sucks :lol:

If you're open to other reptiles, look into Rhacodactylus geckos- cresteds, gargoyles, chahouas, etc... They're good pets and much cheaper to take care of. All you have to feed them is the Repashy brand Crested Gecko Diet, which, $10 worth will go 6 months.

 

[alexisbeardie18]

Oh great news! I worked it out with someone with an adult bearded dragon to buy and actually will be starting my own dubia colony (parents turned out to have experience with that surprisingly) and all is well as for the lights I can pay for that but I didnt know superworms could be a staple protein? If they can I would be happy to mix that in with the diet, thanks!
~Alexis

 

[drunkenmonkeysmommy1]

those that are saying that 700 worms only last a week or so, how old is you beardie? Mine is about 7 weeks now and only eats about 20 reptiworms a day along with salad.

 

[jessicaLuck]

About 4 or 5 months

 

[drunkenmonkeysmommy1]

What size are you using? I can not imagine my little guy eating that much, lol

 

[jessicaLuck]

Smalls. She's almost ready for mediums

 

[drunkenmonkeysmommy1]

I had to go open my big fat mouth. Spyro has eaten 50 worms a day for the past two days now.
Are there any coupon codes for phoenix worms that any one knows of?

 

[jessicaLuck]

I dunno I only use the one for repti

 

[ReptileAddiction]

120 a year! I wish! I pay 50-60 a month and I consider that cheap. These animals are very expensive. If you can not afford at least 500 a year it will be extremely difficult for you and your dragon. I am not trying to say do not get one I am just warning you these animals are very expensive. I wish someone would have warned me. My dog (that passed away) was cheaper per month than my dragon. Including vet visits shots etc. My dog was up to my belly button and I am 5'6.

 

[jessicaLuck]

Yes agreed on food costs I buy worms twice a month and I pay over 70$ so be prepared to afford not just the start up costs but the upkeep of the beardie

 

[ShannyBeard]

Yes agreed on food costs I buy worms twice a month and I pay over 70$ so be prepared to afford not just the start up costs but the upkeep of the beardie

Yes bearded dragons a very expensive. I just did a consultation with someone yesterday who rescued a starved bearded dragon and it was nothing but bones. She said the kid that gave him up wasn't able to feed him. Shameful.

 

[jessicaLuck]

I'd go without food before my animals would. That is very shameful. How dare some people!