How do i get moths wild or store boughht to feed my beardie?

Question

i have heard that it is kewl to watch a beardie try to catch a moth to eat but need advice one either gettin wild or store bought moths.

Answer 1

The easiest way to catch them yourself is to hang a white sheet outside at night and shine a bright light on it. Moths and other insects will be attracted to the light and you just have to catch them with a butterfly net or large aquarium net.

Just be careful when using wild caught insects - they may have been exposed to pesticides. Some, like fireflies/lightning bugs are toxic to herps.

You can also look online for dealers who sell feeders for herps - some sell silkworm larvae, and you could raise these to adults if you have a local supply of mulberry leaves (what they eat).

Answer 2

catching wild out door insects is iffy with all the pesticides and dieseases it could have in it or on it. and also moths have little to none of the nutrition beardies need.

Bearded Dragons are omnivores. They need both animal and plant material in their diet. Crickets,
locusts, cockroaches, mealworms, waxworms, silkworms, butterworms, red worms, earthworms,
superworms with an occasional pinky will all be relished by your bearded dragon. You should use
caution NOT to feed fireflys as they are toxic to Bearded Dragons. Vegetables that you can offer
included greens (turnip, kale, romaine, dandelion, endive, escarole, mustard, and collard), greenbeans, squash, peas, sweet potato, chicory, watercress, red bell pepper, and cilantro. Fruits can be
offered about 1-2 time a week (too much can cause diarrhea) such as blueberries, strawberries,
raspberries, cantaloupe, mango, kiwi, and grapes. Commercially made food is also available for
your bearded dragon. Fresh water should always be provided. Some bearded dragons like to be
misted and lap up the water that way. Powdered vitamin/mineral supplement may be offered 1-2
times a week ( i believe i posted this on your other post....)

Answer 3

I don't reccomned catching wild insects and feeding them to your beardie as Copperhead said, they may have been in contact with something toxic such as pesticides.

this website has a list of companys that ship assorted Beardie food. Good luck

http://www.sunshinedragons.com/links.htm