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What can I feed my Bearded Dragon in place of crickets?

I’ll have to get rid of my Bearded Dragon if I can’t find a less stinky food item than crickets. Those things smell horrible even when I do my best to clean the bin regularly. Other people where I live are consistently complaining about the smell and the landlord might make me get rid of the lizard if I can’t control the cricket smell.

Scratch feeding your Bearded Dragon meal worms like the other posters suggested. You’re right, they contain a bad meat to shell ratio and are not all that nutritious. Super worms are much better; their exoskeletons aren’t has hard, they have less chitin, and are more nutritious. With your beardie being nearly 10 months old, I believe that he/she can start eating the smaller super worms now.

Also, phoenix worms are another great feeder worm. They are very high in calcium (they don’t need to be dusted) and are soft shelled. Plus, they come in all different sizes. I really suggest that you check them out. My Bearded Dragon loves them! http://www.phoenixworm.com

Another feeder insect that is very good are Dubia Roaches. I know, I know, roaches…eww. However, they don’t climb, they don’t fly, they don’t jump, and most of all, they don’t SMELL! Many Bearded Dragon owners have switched and recommended these to other dragon owners. I will be switching to them as soon as my funds come together.

Dubia Roaches are also soft shelled, less shy, come in all different sizes, and are just as nutritious as crickets.

Other insects that are okay for occasional treats are silk worms, wax worms, and butter worms. These are pretty high in fat though so you can’t give them as feeders a lot.

Don’t forget, all feeder insects (except the phoenix worms) need to be dusted with calcium and multivitamins.

-EDIT- Do NOT feed Bearded Dragons Pinkie mice! They have bones, and they are hard to digest them. This can lead to many problems, so do not take that risk!

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