Picky Bearded Dragons

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I have 2 bearded dragons that are just over 2 years old. They have never liked eating veggies but we have always tried to offer them a variety. Unfortunately they have no interest and we just end up throwing it all out. We have tried peppers, carrots, all different types of greens and squash, grapes, bananas, etc with no success. The only foods that they will eat are superworms, crickets, horn worms and lettuce(we know there is no nutrition but its the only way to get them any water). I have been looking at care sheets and have created a huge list of stuff to try and just want to make sure they are all safe before I start. Also any advice on which ones might be more successful would be great.

Alfalfa (plant, not sprouts)
Alfalfa sprouts
Apple (peeled)
Apricot (fresh)
Artichoke Heart (raw)
Arugula (raw)
Asparagus (raw)
Banana
Basil (fresh)
Beans, Garbanzo (canned)
Beans, Green (canned)
Beans, Green (raw)
Beans, Kidney (canned)
Beans, Lima (canned)
Beans, Pinto (canned)
Beans, Soybeans (canned)
Beet Greens (fresh)
Beets (canned)
Bell Pepper (green)
Bell Pepper (red)
Bell Pepper (yellow)
Blackberries (fresh)
Blueberries (fresh)
Bok Choy (Chinese Cabbage)
Broccoli (raw)
Cabbage, Green (raw)
Cabbage, Red (raw)
Cactus Pad/Leaf (raw)
Cactus Pear (Prickly Pear)
Cantaloupe (fresh)
Carrots (raw)
Cauliflower (raw)
Celery (stalk & leaves)
Cherries
Chicory
Cilantro (Coriander)
Collard Greens
Corn, Yellow
Cranberries (fresh)
Cucumber (peeled)
Dandelion Greens
Egg (whole, hard boiled)
Endive
Escarole
Figs (raw)
Grape Leaves (not ivy)
Grapefruit (fresh)
Grapes (red & green)
Guava
Honeydew (fresh)
Kale (raw)
Kiwi (fresh)
Kohlrabi (raw)
Leeks (raw)
Lemon Grass (Citronella)
Mango (fresh)
Mustard Greens
Nectarine
Okra (raw)
Olives (canned, pitted)
Orange, Mandarin
Orange, Navel
Papaya (fresh)
Parsley
Parsnip (raw)
Pea sprouts (raw)
Peach (fresh)
Pear, Asian (fresh)
Pear (fresh)
Peas, Green (raw)
Peas, Snap (pea & pod)
Peppermint Leaves
Pineapple (canned)
Pineapple (fresh)
Plum (fresh)
Pomegranate
Potato, Russet (cooked)
Potato, Sweet (cooked)
Prunes (canned)
Pumpkin (raw)
Raisins (seedless)
Raspberries (fresh)
Rice (brown, long grain)
Silkworm
Spearmint
Sprouts, Brussel
Squash, Acorn
Squash, Butternut (Winter)
Squash, Hubbard
Squash, Scallop
Squash, Spaghetti
Squash, Summer
Starfruit (Carambola)
Strawberries (fresh)
Swiss Chard
Tomato, Red (raw)
Turnip (raw)
Turnip Greens
Watermelon
Wax Worms
Yams (raw)
Zucchini (raw)
 

CooperDragon

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Those look like the list from Beautiful Dragons. I would follow the guidelines there for each item in terms of what's a staple and what's better to feed occasionally. I've had good luck cutting different kinds of squash into small worm shaped pieces to sit on top of a salad of dark greens. If it comes down to it, sometimes tough love works and just withhold everything but salad for a week or so to try and get them started on it.
 
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