i just got a 2-4 mth old water dragon last week adn he been eating crickets but the other day we got about 12 inches of snow and every live bait store hasnt gotten any bait in. he wont eat vegs. or fruits. can he really eat regular worms (earthworms?) and is he the proper age? they really didnt tell me exactly all that he ate just the big names that i dont understand... please help me
2006-12-03 08:25:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Food-Water Dragons eat mainly insects such as crickets, spiders, earthworms, mealworms, waxworms and locusts. Although they will also eat fruit and vegetables including lettuce, apple, banana, peppers (not spicy ones), leeks and cucumber. The Water Dragon should be offered about 3/4 crickets in the morning and then 3/4 in the evening when young also including a waxworm every 3 days, 6 crickets in the morning and 6 in the evening when 'middle-aged' and 8 in the morning and 8 in the evening when adult. When your Water Dragons are 'middle-aged' you should also start feeding them mealworms and pinkies (new born hairless mice) of course the Water Dragons would prefer them live but thats your decision. Fruit and veg should be offered 1-2 times a week in the vivarium, taking it out the next day so it does not mold and cause your Water Dragon any harm Good luck
2006-12-03 08:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first answer was excellent, but I wanted to add that yes, earthworms are a great food, and to try a Wal-mart or bait store. There are sources for live food online as well, some that can be kept in the fridge too.
2006-12-03 10:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by Bluebear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋