{"id":69764,"date":"2023-01-17T03:57:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T03:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/"},"modified":"2023-01-18T05:22:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T05:22:40","slug":"can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/","title":{"rendered":"Can reptiles have iceberg lettuce?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_reptiles_have_iceberg_lettuce\" title=\"Can reptiles have iceberg lettuce?\">Can reptiles have iceberg lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#What_kind_of_lettuce_can_my_bearded_dragon_eat\" title=\"What kind of lettuce can my bearded dragon eat?\">What kind of lettuce can my bearded dragon eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Is_iceberg_lettuce_bad_for_reptiles\" title=\"Is iceberg lettuce bad for reptiles?\">Is iceberg lettuce bad for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_lizards_eat_iceberg_lettuce\" title=\"Can lizards eat iceberg lettuce?\">Can lizards eat iceberg lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_reptiles_eat_lettuce\" title=\"Can reptiles eat lettuce?\">Can reptiles eat lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_Bearded_dragons_eat_regular_iceberg_lettuce\" title=\"Can Bearded dragons eat regular iceberg lettuce?\">Can Bearded dragons eat regular iceberg lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#What_lettuce_can_bearded_dragons_not_eat\" title=\"What lettuce can bearded dragons not eat?\">What lettuce can bearded dragons not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_bearded_dragons_eat_lettuce_everyday\" title=\"Can bearded dragons eat lettuce everyday?\">Can bearded dragons eat lettuce everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#What_kind_of_salad_can_I_feed_my_bearded_dragon\" title=\"What kind of salad can I feed my bearded dragon?\">What kind of salad can I feed my bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#What_happens_if_a_bearded_dragon_eats_iceberg_lettuce\" title=\"What happens if a bearded dragon eats iceberg lettuce?\">What happens if a bearded dragon eats iceberg lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Is_iceberg_lettuce_bad_for_lizards\" title=\"Is iceberg lettuce bad for lizards?\">Is iceberg lettuce bad for lizards?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_my_bearded_dragon_have_iceberg_lettuce\" title=\"Can my bearded dragon have iceberg lettuce?\">Can my bearded dragon have iceberg lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Is_lettuce_good_for_reptiles\" title=\"Is lettuce good for reptiles?\">Is lettuce good for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Do_lizards_eat_lettuce\" title=\"Do lizards eat lettuce?\">Do lizards eat lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_I_feed_lettuce_to_my_bearded_dragon\" title=\"Can I feed lettuce to my bearded dragon?\">Can I feed lettuce to my bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Is_iceberg_lettuce_OK_for_bearded_dragons\" title=\"Is iceberg lettuce OK for bearded dragons?\">Is iceberg lettuce OK for bearded dragons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#What_can_bearded_dragons_not_eat\" title=\"What can bearded dragons not eat?\">What can bearded dragons not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_my_bearded_dragon_have_romaine_lettuce\" title=\"Can my bearded dragon have romaine lettuce?\">Can my bearded dragon have romaine lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#How_much_lettuce_should_I_give_my_bearded_dragon\" title=\"How much lettuce should I give my bearded dragon?\">How much lettuce should I give my bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_bearded_dragons_eat_regular_lettuce\" title=\"Can bearded dragons eat regular lettuce?\">Can bearded dragons eat regular lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#What_vegetables_can_you_feed_bearded_dragons_daily\" title=\"What vegetables can you feed bearded dragons daily?\">What vegetables can you feed bearded dragons daily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_bearded_dragons_eat_romaine_lettuce_everyday\" title=\"Can bearded dragons eat romaine lettuce everyday?\">Can bearded dragons eat romaine lettuce everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#What_salads_can_bearded_dragons_eat\" title=\"What salads can bearded dragons eat?\">What salads can bearded dragons eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#What_veg_or_salad_can_bearded_dragons_eat\" title=\"What veg or salad can bearded dragons eat?\">What veg or salad can bearded dragons eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce\/#Can_I_feed_my_bearded_dragon_iceberg_lettuce\" title=\"Can I feed my bearded dragon iceberg lettuce?\">Can I feed my bearded dragon iceberg lettuce?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_reptiles_have_iceberg_lettuce\"><\/span>Can reptiles have iceberg lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Avoid iceberg lettuce, as it has little to no nutritional value for lizards. Iceberg lettuce is mostly water and you should already have fresh water in your lizard&#8217;s habitat. Instead, always offer your lizard dark green lettuces such as romaine, Boston, and red leaf lettuces.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_lettuce_can_my_bearded_dragon_eat\"><\/span>What kind of lettuce can my bearded dragon eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These leafy greens will include, <b>mustard greens, kale, carrot tops, and chicory, and can be consumed daily. These greens contain higher calcium counts and lower phosphorous counts, which will allow for proper calcium absorption and ensure your bearded dragon does not experience Metabolic Bone Disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-vermiculite-safe-for-reptiles\/\">Is vermiculite safe for reptiles?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_iceberg_lettuce_bad_for_reptiles\"><\/span>Is iceberg lettuce bad for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding herbivorous reptiles <b>Iceberg lettuce should be avoided since it has little nutritional content. Dark, leafy greens are the best for herbivores. Avoid kale, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and romaine lettuce, however, because these greens contain an ingredient that prevents reptiles from absorbing calcium properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_lizards_eat_iceberg_lettuce\"><\/span>Can lizards eat iceberg lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198253 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-lizards-eat-iceberg-lettuce.jpg\" alt=\"Can lizards eat iceberg lettuce?\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-lizards-eat-iceberg-lettuce.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-lizards-eat-iceberg-lettuce-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-lizards-eat-iceberg-lettuce-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Avoid iceberg lettuce, as it has little to no nutritional value for lizards. Instead, you can offer dark green lettuces such as romaine, Boston, and red leaf lettuces.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_reptiles_eat_lettuce\"><\/span>Can reptiles eat lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Collard greens and turnip greens as the mainstay of the lizards&#8217; diet are good choices. <b>You can also offer dark green lettuces, such as romaine, Boston, red leaf lettuce, etc.<\/b><b>(avoid iceberg lettuce as it has no nutritional value)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Bearded_dragons_eat_regular_iceberg_lettuce\"><\/span>Can Bearded dragons eat regular iceberg lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s a good idea to continuously offer new and interesting foods for your dragon, <b>common lettuce varieties like romaine and iceberg are poor choices that won&#8217;t offer your dragon any nutritional benefit and could potentially cause adverse effects such as diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_lettuce_can_bearded_dragons_not_eat\"><\/span>What lettuce can bearded dragons not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>romaine and iceberg lettuce are poor dietary options for your dragon, other leafy greens, including other lettuce varieties, are much healthier alternatives. They won&#8217;t cause diarrhea for your bearded buddy, and they even contain additional nutrients to boost your dragon&#8217;s health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bearded_dragons_eat_lettuce_everyday\"><\/span>Can bearded dragons eat lettuce everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, bearded dragons can eat lettuce but it is not exactly good for them and should be avoided, especially as an everyday part of their diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_salad_can_I_feed_my_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>What kind of salad can I feed my bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Salads For Bearded Dragons<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parsley.<\/li>\n<li>Clover.<\/li>\n<li>Dandelion greens.<\/li>\n<li>Turnip greens.<\/li>\n<li>Mustard greens.<\/li>\n<li>Endive.<\/li>\n<li>Rocket.<\/li>\n<li>Coriander.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_bearded_dragon_eats_iceberg_lettuce\"><\/span>What happens if a bearded dragon eats iceberg lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Avoid iceberg lettuce, as it has little to no nutritional value for lizards. Iceberg lettuce is mostly water and you should already have fresh water in your lizard&#8217;s habitat. Instead, always offer your lizard dark green lettuces such as romaine, Boston, and red leaf lettuces.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BHBJkYiG-D4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_iceberg_lettuce_bad_for_lizards\"><\/span>Is iceberg lettuce bad for lizards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Possibly the most popular salad lettuce, <b>iceberg lettuce is very lacking in nutrients where bearded dragons are concerned. While it does offer a little Vitamin A, C, and K, folate, and potassium, all of which your beardie needs, it is just not very nutrient dense, and not a great source of calcium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_bearded_dragon_have_iceberg_lettuce\"><\/span>Can my bearded dragon have iceberg lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While romaine and iceberg lettuce are <b>poor dietary options for your dragon, other leafy greens, including other lettuce varieties, are much healthier alternatives. They won&#8217;t cause diarrhea for your bearded buddy, and they even contain additional nutrients to boost your dragon&#8217;s health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_lettuce_good_for_reptiles\"><\/span>Is lettuce good for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It has a little fiber, protein, and Vitamin C, and is especially rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and potassium. <b>Green leaf lettuce is so rich in Vitamin A that it could put your bearded dragon at risk of developing Vitamin A toxicity (also known as hypervitaminosis A).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_lizards_eat_lettuce\"><\/span>Do lizards eat lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Collard greens and turnip greens as the mainstay of the lizards&#8217; diet are good choices. <b>You can also offer dark green lettuces, such as romaine, Boston, red leaf lettuce, etc.<\/b><b>(avoid iceberg lettuce as it has no nutritional value)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_lettuce_to_my_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>Can I feed lettuce to my bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though leafy greens should make up a good portion of any dragon&#8217;s diet, <b>lettuce isn&#8217;t one of the best choices. The most common lettuce varieties, such as romaine and iceberg, are mostly made of water. There is practically no nutritional value in lettuce for your dragon to benefit from.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_iceberg_lettuce_OK_for_bearded_dragons\"><\/span>Is iceberg lettuce OK for bearded dragons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Possibly the most popular salad lettuce, <b>iceberg lettuce is very lacking in nutrients where bearded dragons are concerned. While it does offer a little Vitamin A, C, and K, folate, and potassium, all of which your beardie needs, it is just not very nutrient dense, and not a great source of calcium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_bearded_dragons_not_eat\"><\/span>What can bearded dragons not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-198255 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-bearded-dragons-not-eat.jpg\" alt=\"What can bearded dragons not eat?\" width=\"989\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-bearded-dragons-not-eat.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-bearded-dragons-not-eat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-bearded-dragons-not-eat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-bearded-dragons-not-eat-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Avoid vegetables such as <b>spinach, broccoli, and romaine as too much can be harmful, or they offer limited nutritional value. Bearded dragons will also eat fruits like apples, strawberries, watermelon, and peaches. Aside from delicious fruits and vegetables, dragons will eat just about any insect that moves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_bearded_dragon_have_romaine_lettuce\"><\/span>Can my bearded dragon have romaine lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bearded dragons are just like any other living creature, they require a balanced and healthy diet full of nutrients and vitamins in order to grow to their full potential and live their best life possible; <b>romaine lettuce does not offer your bearded dragon what he or she needs in order to do these things.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_lettuce_should_I_give_my_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>How much lettuce should I give my bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For your adult bearded dragon, giving them just <b>one leaf will be plenty to satisfy their taste buds. Avoid giving baby bearded dragons any lettuce. It will block other nutrients from being absorbed into the body of a baby bearded dragon. You might wonder if all lettuce choices are the same.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bearded_dragons_eat_regular_lettuce\"><\/span>Can bearded dragons eat regular lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lettuce seems like a harmless green that comes in many forms. Is it safe for your dragon? Well, it won&#8217;t cause any serious or drastic consequences, though it can result in runny stools and some stomach discomfort. For this reason, <b>lettuce isn&#8217;t recommended as regular food for your bearded dragon<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_can_you_feed_bearded_dragons_daily\"><\/span>What vegetables can you feed bearded dragons daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vegetables: Veggies should make up 25% of a young beardie&#8217;s diet and half of an adult&#8217;s. Favorites include <b>kale, collard greens, mustard greens, zucchini and shredded carrots<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bearded_dragons_eat_romaine_lettuce_everyday\"><\/span>Can bearded dragons eat romaine lettuce everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a refreshing crunch, romaine is a great option for salads, tacos, and more. Of the popular salad lettuces, romaine offers the most nutritional value for bearded dragons and humans alike. So <b>if you are going to feed your bearded dragon lettuce, romaine would be the best choice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_salads_can_bearded_dragons_eat\"><\/span>What salads can bearded dragons eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are going to make your dragon a salad, you could opt for <b>arugula, kale, and collard greens instead of a romaine lettuce spring mix. Your beardie will enjoy more nutrients in the same amount of food. The other reason that romaine is not a great staple green for bearded dragonsit&#8217;s not rich in calcium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_veg_or_salad_can_bearded_dragons_eat\"><\/span>What veg or salad can bearded dragons eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bearded Dragons can eat a wide range of live food such as crickets, mealworms and kingworms; vegetables such as <b>sweet potato and pepper and leafy greens such as kale and parsley . They can also eat limited amounts of fruit.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xz52kLCqKDE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_bearded_dragon_iceberg_lettuce\"><\/span>Can I feed my bearded dragon iceberg lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Possibly the most popular salad lettuce, <b>iceberg lettuce is very lacking in nutrients where bearded dragons are concerned. While it does offer a little Vitamin A, C, and K, folate, and potassium, all of which your beardie needs, it is just not very nutrient dense, and not a great source of calcium.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can reptiles have iceberg lettuce?What kind of lettuce can my bearded dragon eat?Is iceberg lettuce bad for reptiles?Can lizards eat iceberg lettuce?Can reptiles eat lettuce?Can Bearded dragons eat regular iceberg lettuce?What lettuce can bearded dragons not eat?Can bearded dragons eat lettuce everyday?What kind of salad can I feed my bearded dragon?What happens&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":198252,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-reptiles-have-iceberg-lettuce.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69764"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69764"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69764\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":198256,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69764\/revisions\/198256"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/198252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}