Can I feed my Bearded Dragon Ginger -that is associated with sushi?

Question

When sushi is served, they usually give you little slices of raw/wet pink ginger, to use as a palate cleanser. I was wondering if anyone new if it was safe let my adult Bearded Dragon try it?? Thanks!

Answer 1

I wouldn't. Stick with flies and lettuce.

Answer 2

You do not say how big they are so I'm guessing they are hatchlings.Very important to keep the bearded dragons warm enough, first of all. The skin should appear as a light tan, if it looks dark, then the dragon is too cold and will not digest the food or move around. better to feed insects that are too small than too large. Most of a hatchlings diet should be dark, leafy green vegetables like: Romaine lettuce and such for the vitamin A. Shred small amounts of carrot, dandelion green and flower, small amounts, nearly all squashes. If you have Madagascar Hissing Roaches as pets, you can raise them to feed the young to the dragons. Otherwise, 1/4" domestic crickets and a few wax worms a week. Increase the size of crickets as the dragons get larger. Wax worms are high in Phosphorous. Meal worms aren't the best nutritional choice, even though Leopard Geckos thrive on them. Pinky Mice, Giant Mealworms and Superworms should be avoided until the Dragons are really large. Do not feed in excess.Outside, wild bugs are wonderful snacks as long as you take these precautions first:areas shouldn't be sprayed with insecticides, catch only Moths and soft bodied insects with no stingers or beaks and lightning Bugs are poisonous. Dragons are friendly unless really mishandled.

Answer 3

There is food specifically designed for bearded dragons that has ginger in it. So I'm assuming raw ginger in small quantities is okay. I couldn't find it on any lists but have heard that live ginger plants can be used in tanks so it's safe i suppose. Sushi ginger is pickled ginger with sugar and food colouring added to it. I wouldn't feed my beardie anything with artificial food colouring as it may be toxic.

Answer 4

i recomend to avoid that. it can be potent to your beardie. here is a list of food that is appropriate and necesary.


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), green
beans, 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.

Answer 5

Feed it what it is suppose to eat. Why would you want to experiment and take the chance of harming it ??? He's a Beardie not a Guinea Pig...

Answer 6

Please do not listen to the person telling you to feed it lettuce. It is not a high vitamin-type food and is very watery and not filling at all. It will also make its feces watery. Please stay away from it, and use a staple and easy to find green like collards(along with mixing it up a bit with other veggies)

Answer 7

it is safe for them to eat, I have 6 beardies, and I have found that they will eat most anything....each one has different tastes...for the most part they prefer green leafy stuff, but a couple of mine are more prone to mice.

Answer 8

It is not one of the approved foods, so why chance it. I wouldn't.

http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/Nutrition.html