![]() Also, keep in mind that the superworms’ exoskeleton gets harder as the insect matures. Feeding them to your beardie in excess can lead to constipation and even impaction, which may require the assistance of a veterinarian. Difficult to digest – Superworms have very hard exoskeletons, making them difficult to digest.Consider crickets, dubia roaches, locusts, and other insects that tend to be more nutrient dense. For a well-rounded insect-based meal, I recommend mixing it up a bit. Low in nutrients – Aside from protein and fat, bearded dragons don’t carry any other nutritional components.Their bodies don’t break down fat too effectively, especially since lizards aren’t the most active animals in the world, to begin with. But it can be detrimental to adult beardies because these lizards are prone to obesity. High in fat – The high fat content is great for baby lizards and even juveniles because of their faster metabolism. ![]() If this sounds like I’ve just described superworms, that’s because I did. These should ideally be delicious, easy to consume, and pack a powerful nutritional punch, preferably with a lot of protein.
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