In addition to their fantastic nutritional content, hornworms are an active species from the time they are babies, so they will stimulate a hunting response from your bearded dragon! This is an important and exciting part of feeding time for your beardie because it provides regular enrichment! They grow very quickly (always double-check the number of worms your beardie can eat against the number you purchase).

If the worm is too big, your bearded dragon could choke on it. Their soft exoskeletons make them appropriate for hatchling and juvenile bearded dragons too! Just be sure to feed your baby beardie a baby hornworm. As a bonus, they are low in fat and high in calcium, which makes them great feeders. Hornworms are very high in water content, which is great for bearded dragons that are looking a little dehydrated. They are big and juicy and an absolute favorite of many bearded dragons. Hornworms are the caterpillar or larval form of the hawk moth. That way, your beardie will be able to eat them all before they get too big! They start quite small but can grow up to four inches in length! So, be careful when you order them that you don’t buy too many. They are bright green with white stripes. These are some of the most common and readily available worms that are safe for bearded dragons to eat. Some worms also prompt a hunting response from beardies, which will keep your beardie on their toes and physically active. Feeding your bearded dragon different worms keeps them mentally stimulated because each worm is a new experience for them.

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