Bearded dragons are adorable reptiles that are perfect as pets because they are pretty low maintenance. It’s technically an exotic pet, although it has easily become one of the more popular types of reptiles now being given house pet status.
One of the more important factors to consider when taking are of a bearded dragon is that they need to be fed properly and with the right kinds of food to keep them happy and healthy. Lucky for you, it’s pretty easy to stock up on bearded dragon food because they’re not very picky eaters. Bearded dragons are omnivores, which means that they can eat anything, whether meat or vegetables. Ideally, you serve them up with a good mix so that they don’t tire of the taste easily. You wouldn’t want to be served with the same thing day in and day out now, would you? Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2eUAYkh
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Animals out in the wild have the natural instinct to survive on their own. For pets, however, things are a bit different. Since they are basically just confined to the house, their cage, or their tank, it becomes your responsibility as their owner to provide them with meals that will keep them happy and healthy.
It’s a common mistake, however, for pet owners to give their pets table food, thinking that their pets will enjoy it as much as they do. Table food does not give your pets the nutrition that they need, and may even contain ingredients that are not safe for them. Some animals, have a very strict diet regimen. Reptiles, for example, are known to feed on worm and crickets. If you want to have a pet reptile, know what to feed them so you can take care of them better. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2gDMQe4 If you’re planning on having a reptile for a pet, it’s important to learn how to properly take care of them. They’re not like cats and dogs that you can just leave around your house or expect them to play with you.
They have a different personality profile, handling requirements, and of course, feeding needs. First of all, reptiles are cold blooded, which means that they have a much lower body temperature than mammals. As such, the natural temperature in your room can be cooler than what their body needs. Reptiles require a heated environment to keep them comfortable, which is why you’ll also need to invest in proper lighting for their tanks. Feeding Reptiles You’ll need to get live insect, such as crickets and superworms to feed them. Both are very rich in protein, which is good for them. Crickets, in particular, are the most popular--the “perfect protein”-- among all other live feed insect options for pet reptiles. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2eTZDFG All animals, whether domesticated or roaming freely in the wild, need the right amount of nutrients to stay healthy. It’s only natural for certified pet lovers to want only the best nutrient source for their beloved pets. This concern almost doubles when that pet in question is not your typical house cat or dog, but an exotic pet. This is because most exotic pets require particular foods and feeding methods, which makes preparing a properly balanced meal quite tricky.
What is an exotic pet? Exotic pets are basically animals that are considered to be odd choices for domestication by the general public. The most commonly held belief is that an exotic pet must be wild and a bit dangerous. Though there is some slight truth to this belief, most exotic pets—turtles, geckos, and lizards—are considered pretty much as low maintenance pets compared to your typical cat or dog. Unlike the more popular pet choices, a majority of exotic pets don’t need much attention or social interaction. They don’t need to roam around your house, and possess little potential for destruction of property or the need to house train them. In fact, keeping reptiles as pets once proved to be more popular than keeping dogs for the aforementioned reasons. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2gFnY5x If you loved playing outdoors as a child, there’s no doubt you encountered a cricket or two. Found among tall grasses, old logs, and many other natural structures, crickets today are bred to serve many interesting purposes. Of course, these critters are popular as food for reptile pets, but did you know that crickets have many uses as well?
Curious? Perhaps one of the following purposes can be your new hobby. Crickets as Your Pet Reptile’s Diet Exactly what kind of reptiles enjoy eating crickets? Try bearded insectivores, spiders, medium- to large-size frogs, and tortoises. Insectivores, such as bearded dragons, lizards, and iguanas, love crickets the most. To maximize your crickets' nutrient value, choose “gut-loaded” crickets, fed on high-quality food. Pet spiders, including tarantulas and wolf spiders, also enjoy crickets. Their feeding time is about once or twice a week, so, you don’t need a lot of crickets at hand. As for pet tortoises, however, commercial pet food is recommended, along with protein sources such as crickets, which can account for 5% of their total food intake. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2svISIZ 6/2/2017 0 Comments Pet Reptile Care for Beginners: What Kind of Food Does Your Bearded Dragon Need?Bearded dragon has been one of the more popular exotic pet choices for many people in the recent years. Because these reptiles are omnivores, they need a healthy balance of both plant and animal foods in their diet. In fact, a proper diet plays a major role in determining your pet’s health, growth, and longevity.
Ideally, you should be giving your pet beardie all the foods it would have eaten in its natural habitat for the best nutrition. The Appropriate Bearded Dragon Food is Essential to Growth and Health Feeding Your Baby Bearded Dragon Young bearded dragons are those between 2 to 4 months of age. Ideally, they should be fed two to three times daily. When bearded dragons are young, they need more meats or insects than vegetables because they are still growing. The proper ratio is 80% insects and 20% plants. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2slnKEV 5/26/2017 0 Comments <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->What are Reptiles’ Favorite Food? Look for Superworms for Sale OnlineAre you thinking of owning a new pet? Perhaps a reptile? There are so many things to know about taking care of these cold-blooded creatures, but a good rule of thumb is to maintain a diet and environment for these animals that best match their natural habitat.
Until recently, many pet reptiles’ diet predominantly consisted of crickets. Though it’s a good diet, a number of captive reptile studies reveal that a reptile’s health might suffer due to an imbalance if crickets compose their entire diet. A wide variety of prey can, in turn, provide all the necessary nutrients and even stimulate the pet mentally. It must also be noted that different reptiles demand different dietary regimens and combinations. Here are some of the best insects to be fed to your pet reptiles. Crickets Crickets find the most favor as feed for pet reptiles and serve as a nutritious source for many reptile species. They are available in a variety of sizes and consists of 17% protein and 5.5% fat. They also contain calcium and phosphorus, macronutrients that are important to your pet’s health. However, as aforementioned, a cricket-only diet can prove to detrimental to a reptile’s long-term well-being. Variety is the key. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2slkEAX When it comes to keeping exotic pets such as lizards and spiders, their diets tend to be exotic too. Superworms, for example, make great and tasty pet reptile meals because of their high nutritional value. This type of worm contains less chitin, a component which makes the outer shells of insects hard. This makes it a lot easier for your pets to digest them.
Super Profile Superworms are native to tropical Central and South America. They are larger than mealworms and can get as much as an inch and a half to two inches in length. Because of this relatively robust size, it’s a lot easier for your pets to spot them. These wriggly worms will try to escape so it’s better serve them in a bowl. When you buy superworms for sale from your trusted suppliers, you can get them fully grown–as in ready to be eaten–or in the younger stage of either pupa or larva. In the case of the latter, you will have to care for them until they are big enough to be served as meals to your pets. Read more from this blog. http://bit.ly/2oo2hoY 4/7/2017 0 Comments Getting to Know the Bearded Dragon and the Best Types of Bearded Dragon Food for their AgeDespite its name, the bearded dragon is far from being the fiery, scary creature most people would probably imagine it to be. In fact, they are quite the opposite. Bearded dragons are actually mid-sized lizards that can be from 12 to 24 inches in length. Laidback is Perfect What makes bearded dragons such fantastic pets is that they are very calm and laidback. In fact, even out in their natural habitats, they are mostly seen just lounging about on top of a rock or a tree branch, basking under the heat of the sun. They are known to be very placid, friendly, and playful as well when you want them to be. They’re very low maintenance too, which is why even the busiest of people end up owning one. This is not to say, however, that you can afford to just leave them for long hours on end without checking up on them. As with any other pet, caring for them by providing them with the most nutritious meals is important to keeping them healthy and happy. One important thing you should note about bearded dragons as well is that there are different types of diet for bearded dragons, depending on their age. Pay attention to what these differences in bearded dragon food are so you can serve your pet the right kind. Read more from this blog. http://bit.ly/2oXLsTg Caring for reptiles as pets is becoming a lot more common nowadays. Especially now that information about them is easily available on the internet, people are becoming more aware that some of these are creatures need not be feared, but can actually even become friends.
They’re not like your typical cats or dogs that’s going to be snuggly and cuddly, though. These cold-blooded animals have very different and highly specific needs, particularly when it comes to their diet. You need to pay attention to what you’re giving them, because just like all other kinds of pets, they need proper sustenance in the right amounts in order for them to grow. Here are some feeding and care tips for your reptile that should prove to be of great help. Stock up on Food Supply Reptiles love crickets. For your pet, you’d want to make sure you have ample supply so that they don’t go hungry. Don’t just give them any kind of cricket, though. Get them house crickets (Acheta domestica) instead. Don’t worry, you won’t have to go prowling around your house or the neighbor’s garden just to find some to feed to your reptile. There are actually shops that cater to this particular need. Specialty stores like Great Lakes Hornworm allow you to buy crickets online, whether in larva or adult form. The former is for you to grow so that they can be eaten at a much later time (think of them as your stock), while the latter are those that are ready to eat. Read more on this article. http://bit.ly/2pbBpgD |
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