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[Kimby]

I'm a beardie newbie... well, almost! Hello all! This weekend I'm going to meet a 3 year old adult male that's looking for a new home and if all goes well, which I'm sure it will, I'll be a new mom! He's going to come with a 65 gallon and full set up. I've not had a dragon before although I've had just about every other kind of pet and still have a bunch actually! Anyway, I've been practically glued to my computer absorbing as much info I can on these amazing creatures. There is one thing I'm still stumped on though. The current owner told me that he's off crickets and has been for a while but but eats meal/silk/butter worms and loves his greens and veggies. My question is this.... is it normal for a BD to no longer want to eat what is normally a staple in his diet? I was told that the temp. in his tank was great and he's a happy, healthy guy. Sorry for going on here but I'm soooooo excited!!! Any thoughts are appreciated!

 

[Bianca]

They often go off crickets, which is not the only staple for them. Silkworms are great for a staple, very nutritious and healthy. Mealworms, on the other hand, are not, they have high fat and a hard shell to digest. Superworms would be better for him, if he is longer than 15-16 inches.
So here are some types of worms that would be good for him:
Silkworms :headbang: , hornworms, superworms, phoenix worms, butterworms.
Also, roaches if you can get them or locusts.

Welcome to the forum :wave:

 

[Kimby]

Thanks for the great info Bianca, and thanks for the welcome too! Glad to be here! :laughing6:

 

[gonebald]

At 3 his diet should be around 80% veggies and 20% feeders. It sounds like whe was well cared for.

 

[Kimby]

Thanks gonebald! Yup, I think he was! Whew....! Lucky me that won't have to handle a zillion creepy crawlies!

 

[NintendoVixen79]

Hello and welcome! Glad to see you are doing your research ahead of time
Don't forget to post lots of pics when you get him ^_^

 

[glowgirl]

Hi Kimby and welcome to the forum hun :wink: Good to see someone taking their responsibilities serious by researching ... WELL DONE YOU :wink: If you need any help Kimby ... Just shout ... AND ... We'll all come running :wink: Welcome aboard


Big Welcome Hug's ...... Glowgirl xxx

 

[Kimby]

Awwww.......! It's really nice to know that I have new like minded friends to turn to in times if trouble.... or even just to share stories! THANKS!