Caring for Bearded Dragons: Implications of the Study: Balanced diet: The role of pickles and germination in the balanced diet is discovered hence the implication that a balanced diet should be taken.
When it comes to bearded dragons, diet plays the major role in the life of these pets and we should pay lots of attention to it. As a matter of fact, although people should feed their pets with all sorts of foods that are nutritional to human beings, such foods are not suitable for these reptiles. In this guide, you will learn whether you can feed pickles to bearded dragons and why food choice is critical to them.
Understanding Bearded Dragon Diets
With regards to their diet, bearded dragons are considered omnivores; they eat other meats as well as green plants. And in the wild they feed on insects, leaves, and occasionally fruits. Since the above food types make up the variety and they need to be offered to the animals in captivity for supply all need food types, then it is recommended to offer a combination of the food types. Crickets and worms and roaches are very important as sources of protein and greens like the collard, mustard and turnip greens are very important because they contain vitamins and minerals.
An ideal diet should provide sufficient amounts of protein for growth and muscularity, calcium for bone quality and water for the beard dragon. They require protein from insects, calcium from supplements or dusted food and water from food bowls as well as from a water source. Even their humidity needs should be fulfilled through such methods as misting their enclosure as it can become quite important at times.
The Problem with Pickles
Jarred pickles should not be included in bearded dragon’s diet because they contain high amount of sodium. This food is produced through the process of pickling where cucumbers are soaked in a salty solution and this makes them contain high quantities of sodium. Although small amounts of sodium have to be consumed they should not be consumed in large quantities as they are bad for bearded dragons.
Bearded dragons are not great fans of salt and therefore any food which contains significant levels of salt such as pickles is likely to make the lizard to die of thirst and or develop some kidney related ailment. Pickles contain a lot of salt and various diseases arise from taking foods with lot of salt; therefore it is not good to feed the baby with this food. Thus it is recommended to align as it as possible with the natural needs of the nutritive value that they get from the meals that they are being fed.
Potential Risks and Concerns
However, feeding pickles to bearded dragons has following dangers. These are because pickles contain very many NaCl that make a person develop kidney problems and makes one dehydrated. Besides, the vinegar and spices that are incorporated when pickling are often hard on their stomachs, and could give them tummy upsets or runny stool. Now that you want your bearded dragon to be healthy and happy, it is wise to avoid feeding it pickles and instead feed it foods that will enrich the dragon’s nutritional needs.
Safe and Healthy Alternatives
Provide your pet with different healthy foods to help him or her have a balanced diet so that they do not get ill. Here are some appropriate options:Here are some appropriate options:
Fruits: prepares with great benefits that include fresh blueberries, fresh papaya, fresh apples, fresh mangoes, fresh pears, fresh grapes, fresh peaches and fresh raspberries. Never provide seeds or pits with the fruits, but instead always take them out first.
Vegetables: Indeed, collard, mustard, turnip, and kale are among the best and safe greens that people should consume regularly; so are the other greens like bok choy and dandelion, carrots, and squashes. Vegetables, especially the green and leaves type, should be well washed before serving the meals.
Insects: Protein is from worms, crickets, dubia roaches and silkworms and phoenix worms. Feed these insects to your bearded dragon after you have stuffed them with healthy food to their full ‘gut capacity’.
Include fruits and vegetables as well as insects as the source of balanced diet. Take into account its age, size, and perhaps some other individual characteristics such as certain health issues requiring special diets. Consult your reptile veterinarian for specific dietary advice which he/she may custom make for your pet.
Conclusion
It is crucial to ensure that this pet has an appropriate diet that enables him or her to lead a healthy life. Besides, safe vegetable types include collard greens, mustard greens, and squash alongside fruits types of blueberries, papaya and mango but in a limited measure. Presenting a combination of these foods offer nutritionally healthy food for your bearded dragon and an interesting diet that the dragon will enjoy.
