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Feed your loving lizard the best lizard food from Chewy. in addition to having the proper lizard habitat, you need to focus on providing your lizard with proper nutrition . Lizards in captivity have very different diets from their wild counterparts, so it's important for pet parents to understand what lizards eat in their natural environment, and how you can meet those needs. Small lizard food differs from the food you might feed a large lizard for example. Smaller lizards like chameleons, geckos and anoles enjoy a diet that consists mostly of insects like flies and crickets. They also enjoy snacking on other small creatures like snails, spiders and caterpillars. Not all lizards are carnivores. Take Iguanas for example, as herbivorous they enjoy leaves, fruits and berries. The best food for lizards depends on their species. The bearded dragon prefers a diet of leafy greens, crickets and mice. On the other hand, Geckos enjoy hunting down their pray, but don't mind snacking on sweet fruits. On Chewy pet parents will find a wide variety of reptile food from brands like Zilla Fluker's and Repashy Superfoods. Shop for everything from reptile fruit munchies to gourmet-style mealworms on Chewy. Chewy carries dragon lizard food including Fluker's 5 Star Medley Freeze-Dried Bearded Dragon Treats. Packed with essential proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals for complete and balanced nutrition, you can rest assured your pet is getting the nutrients they need. Your lizard will enjoy snacking on this perfect blend of mealworms, grasshoppers and crickets. For the omnivore, consider Zilla Reptile Munchies Omnivore Mix with Calcium. Lizards in captivity are often calcium deprived, so pet food that contains supplementation can help your lizard get the calcium they need. Monitor lizard food intake to determine what types of foods your lizard likes and dislikes. Find the best lizard supplies right here at Chewy's online pet store.
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The best way to feed a lizard is with a species-appropriate food or foods in the right quantities. Talk to your vet about the best diet, technique and feeding frequency for your pet, as lizards often need to be fed in very specific ways.
There are many foods that can be toxic to lizards. Avoid feeding insectivores spiders, fireflies, ticks, centipedes, millipedes and scorpions as these may contain dangerous toxins. Herbivorous lizards should avoid vegetables high in oxalates, as they may interfere with calcium absorption. In addition, there are foods that are toxic to certain lizards but not others, so look for species-specific lists of toxic foods to avoid. It is always a good idea to check with your veterinarian for guidance on what you should and should not feed your lizard.
Lizard can eat many different kinds of foods, but what your lizard can eat will depend upon his species. Iguanas are mainly vegetarian, while geckos, anoles and many skinks are insectivores. Bearded dragons are omnivorous and do best with a varied diet. There are many packaged diets made specifically for lizards, and you can get species-specific pelleted foods or powdered meal replacers for lizards like crested geckos, bearded dragons and iguanas. Other lizards may need to eat live or dried insects, worms and other protein-rich prey foods, and their insects may need to be gut-loaded in advance. Chewy has a great selection of lizard foods of all types, so shop our site and find exactly what your lizard needs!
Lizards typically need roughly the same amount of food at every meal. For smaller adult lizards, expect to feed 2 to 5 small crickets or dubia roaches, plus 1 or 2 worms at each meal. Larger species like bearded dragons will eat around 10 large crickets per day. Younger lizards will usually eat quite a bit more than adults until they reach maturity, and omnivorous lizards will also need to be fed fruits and veggies semi-regularly. For pets that eat a packaged lizard diet, consult the feeding chart for guidance on how much to feed. Your vet can also give you guidance on how much food your lizard should be eating.
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