Comments on: Can bearded dragons eat earth worms?… I have a big compost bin of earth worms in the basement.? http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement Garden Composter Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:53:03 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Acai Berry Select Trial http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-3645 Acai Berry Select Trial Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:32:38 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-3645 You completed various nice points there. I did a search on the subject matter and found the majority of folks will consent with your website. See http://www.get-a-six-pack.info You completed various nice points there. I did a search on the subject matter and found the majority of folks will consent with your website. See http://www.get-a-six-pack.info

]]> By: Kirsten http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-3590 Kirsten Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:21:58 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-3590 Yes, earthworms are very healthy for your bearded dragon. These people don't know what they are talking about. Crickets harbor many parasites and are more dangerous to feed to your dragon than an earthworm. Earthworms don't carry any known diseases, either. Earthworms provide a good deal of protein and nutrients (including minerals from the soil and vitamins from the leaves they digest). Sarah definitely has much more information on this in her post, so refer to that. Yes, earthworms are very healthy for your bearded dragon. These people don’t know what they are talking about. Crickets harbor many parasites and are more dangerous to feed to your dragon than an earthworm. Earthworms don’t carry any known diseases, either.

Earthworms provide a good deal of protein and nutrients (including minerals from the soil and vitamins from the leaves they digest).

Sarah definitely has much more information on this in her post, so refer to that.

]]> By: Sarah http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-3524 Sarah Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:12:13 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-3524 Okay, so all of these people said no, but I'm going to tell you, Earthworms are a main part of a Bearded Dragon's diet in the wild. It is totally illogical to think that because it is in captivity it can only eat food sold at a pet store. I catch earth worms from the wild and soak them in water to get the dirt out of there system and my bearded dragon loves them! I'm sure I'll get a load of flack about that, but it isn't true about the pesticides and parasites, of course an insect can carry parasites, and when I say that, I mean FEEDER INSECTS TOO. Feeder Crickets eat each other and eat the dead ones, they also eat the waste left behind by other crickets even if there is food and water provided, that is like, parasite central. :) I'm glad you asked though b/c there is a lot of things that a bearded dragon can't eat, like lightning bugs (POISONOUS). If you do research or ask a vermiculturist (person who raises feeder insects), they will tell you that earthworms carry no known diseases, and they are so sensitive to chemicals and pesticides that they would be dead if they had them in their system. Even laundry detergent on their skin burns them to death. I'd also like to note though, that Earthworms are not a good source of calcium, it is the protein that they carry that is so good for your bearded dragons, but Earthworms are a thousand times better than things like mealworms, which contain chitin, and fat, little protein, high phosphorous, and low calcium. If you'd like visit this website for great nutritional information on feeding your bearded dragon. I hope that helped, and wasn't just a waste of words. :) http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/Nutrition.html Okay, so all of these people said no, but I’m going to tell you, Earthworms are a main part of a Bearded Dragon’s diet in the wild. It is totally illogical to think that because it is in captivity it can only eat food sold at a pet store. I catch earth worms from the wild and soak them in water to get the dirt out of there system and my bearded dragon loves them! I’m sure I’ll get a load of flack about that, but it isn’t true about the pesticides and parasites, of course an insect can carry parasites, and when I say that, I mean FEEDER INSECTS TOO. Feeder Crickets eat each other and eat the dead ones, they also eat the waste left behind by other crickets even if there is food and water provided, that is like, parasite central. :) I’m glad you asked though b/c there is a lot of things that a bearded dragon can’t eat, like lightning bugs (POISONOUS). If you do research or ask a vermiculturist (person who raises feeder insects), they will tell you that earthworms carry no known diseases, and they are so sensitive to chemicals and pesticides that they would be dead if they had them in their system. Even laundry detergent on their skin burns them to death. I’d also like to note though, that Earthworms are not a good source of calcium, it is the protein that they carry that is so good for your bearded dragons, but Earthworms are a thousand times better than things like mealworms, which contain chitin, and fat, little protein, high phosphorous, and low calcium. If you’d like visit this website for great nutritional information on feeding your bearded dragon. I hope that helped, and wasn’t just a waste of words. :) http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/Nutrition.html

]]> By: Ralph http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-3508 Ralph Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:02:53 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-3508 I love your blog I love your blog

]]> By: Guide Guy http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-3392 Guide Guy Wed, 26 May 2010 16:44:10 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-3392 I Will have to come back again when my class load lets up - nonetheless I am taking your RSS feed so I can read your site offline. Thanks. I Will have to come back again when my class load lets up – nonetheless I am taking your RSS feed so I can read your site offline. Thanks.

]]> By: Jenna C http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-2542 Jenna C Wed, 13 May 2009 20:51:59 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-2542 NO DEFINATLY NOT it can seriously harm them<br><b>References : </b><br>owner of 3 beardies NO DEFINATLY NOT it can seriously harm them
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]]> By: jell w http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-2541 jell w Wed, 13 May 2009 20:40:59 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-2541 no, i feed my beardies repcal bearded dragon food it was made by vets, and techs they formulated it just for beardies, its great!<br><b>References : </b><br>www.repcal.com no, i feed my beardies repcal bearded dragon food it was made by vets, and techs they formulated it just for beardies, its great!
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]]> By: new beardie owner http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-2540 new beardie owner Wed, 13 May 2009 19:50:59 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-2540 No you cant. You can only feed them DARK vegies, fruits, crickets, and meal worms. Sorry. I was wondering the same thing.<br><b>References : </b><br>PET CO No you cant. You can only feed them DARK vegies, fruits, crickets, and meal worms. Sorry. I was wondering the same thing.
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]]> By: KimbeeJ http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-2539 KimbeeJ Wed, 13 May 2009 19:34:59 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-2539 No, earthworms carry parasites that can be passed on to your beardie.<br><b>References : </b><br>CVT, beardie owner No, earthworms carry parasites that can be passed on to your beardie.
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]]> By: jewbo http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement/comment-page-1#comment-2538 jewbo Wed, 13 May 2009 19:17:59 +0000 http://gardencomposter.info/worm-composting-bin/can-bearded-dragons-eat-earth-worms-i-have-a-big-compost-bin-of-earth-worms-in-the-basement#comment-2538 NO! even meal worms are a bad idea because if your bearded dragon dosent make sure its dead before he eats it, it could eat its internal organs.... i would just feed it crickets personally and if you cant stand the chirping get medium sized crickets....they dont have wings so its a peaceful night<br><b>References : </b><br> NO! even meal worms are a bad idea because if your bearded dragon dosent make sure its dead before he eats it, it could eat its internal organs…. i would just feed it crickets personally and if you cant stand the chirping get medium sized crickets….they dont have wings so its a peaceful night
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