If you’re wondering “can bearded dragons eat frogs?” the answer is no. Do not feed your bearded dragons frogs or toads, as there could be dangerous health complications, and they aren’t able to properly digest frogs.
Can bearded dragons eat frogs?
- Can bearded dragons eat frogs?
- Why can’t a bearded dragon eat frogs or toads?
- What else should a bearded dragon not eat?
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Foods bearded dragons can eat:
- Getting your bearded dragon calcium:
- Vegetables to feed your bearded dragon:
- Insects to feed your bearded dragon:
- How often should you feed a bearded dragon?
- Recap: Can bearded dragons eat frogs?
Why can’t a bearded dragon eat frogs or toads?
There are several reasons, the main ones being:
- Wild frogs potentially carry harmful toxins or parasites that could poison your bearded dragon.
- Bearded dragons can not properly digest the skin and bones of frogs.
- Because of the frog’s potential size, a bearded dragon might choke on it.
- Even when your beardie can swallow the frog, it might be too large for their digestive tract and cause an impaction. This essentially blocks their digestion and can be fatal if not treated properly.
What else should a bearded dragon not eat?
Avoid feeding your bearded dragon:
- Onions
- Leeks
- Chives
- Mushrooms
- Garlic
- Acidic fruit like oranges, lemons
- Rhubarb (can be toxic to them)
- Avocados (surprisingly, these make them ill)
- Eggplant
- Insects caught in the wild (there may be pesticides covering them)
- Venomous insects
- Dairy
- Rice and grains of any kind
- Frogs or toads
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can bearded dragons and frogs live together?
No, this likely won’t work because bearded dragons and frogs need different environments, humidity, and overall habitat conditions to thrive.
Can bearded dragons eat other animals?
Yes, bearded dragons can eat other animals including many types of worms and insects like crickets and roaches.
Can beardies eat mice?
Yes, beardies will occasionally eat mice or rats. However, it’s not recommended they eat them regularly as they’re hard to digest for them. Beardies often eat them as a matter of survival. Mice are not their first choice of food.
What bugs can bearded dragons not eat?
Bearded dragons can not eat any bug that is venomous or that glows (fireflies, lightning bugs, or worms that glow in the dark).
Are bearded dragons happier in pairs?
No, bearded dragons live on their own in the wild. They’re more of an introverted pet, and shouldn’t be kept in the same terrarium with another bearded dragon or lizard.
Can lizards eat frogs?
Yes, if they’re big enough and hungry enough, lizards can and do eat frogs.
Foods bearded dragons can eat:
If you’re wondering what you should feed a bearded dragon, read our guidelines below. Bearded dragons are insectivores, which just means they thrive on insects as well as plant materials.
If you have a juvenile bearded dragon (between six and eighteen months old), give them about 80% vegetables and 20% live insects.
As your bearded dragon transitions into adulthood, give them the inverse, so 20% plant materials and 80% insects.
Getting your bearded dragon calcium:
Calcium is especially vital to a bearded dragon, especially a young one that is still growing. There are several ways to introduce more calcium into your beardie’s diet:
- Add in more high calcium vegetables like dandelions, bok choy, and collard greens.
- Dust calcium powder over their insects and vegetables to increase calcium levels.
- Make sure they’re getting their 12 hours of UVB exposure as they need this light to be able to properly absorb nutrients.
Vegetables to feed your bearded dragon:
- Peas
- Dandelion
- Green beans
- Cabbage
- Zucchini
- Pumpkin
- See our full list of vegetables to feed your bearded dragon
Note: Bearded dragons can also eat fruit in moderation. See here for a complete list of fruits bearded dragons can eat.
Insects to feed your bearded dragon:
- Crickets
- Kingworms
- Waxworms
- See our full guides to insects you can feed your bearded dragon and worms to feed your bearded dragon
Quick note: Live insects raised by you or bought from the pet store are best because they’re definitely pesticide free.
How often should you feed a bearded dragon?
During the first 3-6 months of your beardie’s life, try to feed them four to five times a day by giving them as many insects as they’d like in 10 minutes. They’re growing and need lots of protein during this stage.
Reduce the number of feedings to about two to three times a day when they’re growing into their juvenile years (between six and eighteen months).
As they become an adult, you can feed them once daily.
Recap: Can bearded dragons eat frogs?
- Bearded dragons should not eat frogs, they can not digest them and they are potentially toxic.
- Feed them insects and plants as part of a healthy diet.
For our full list of food to feed a bearded dragon, see our guide here.
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