Waxworms for beardies

[bdlover13]

i just got a beardie over two weeks ago and wuz wondering how often to feed him waxworms :dontknow: .i have heard that they are only supposed to be used as occasional treats,but i wuz just wondering what other beardie owners that have used them thought.

 

[peera]

Maybe once or twice a week at most. It's easiest to think of it in terms of kids & candy bars. If you give them to frequently, they won't eat their greens or protein that's good for them. Personally, I like to give silkworms when I want to give out live treats, since the dragons love them and they're really good for them. To frequent feeding of waxies can lead to fatty liver disease, and believe me, you don't want to go down that road!

 

[wantsbd]

can a 3 month old baby eat silk worms?

 

[peera]

Yes, but you'll want to order small ones, in small amounts. They grow really fast.