Food database
Bearded Dragon Food List
Browse plants, greens, fruits and foods to check what your beardie can eat.
safeArugula (Rocket)
Peppery greens, usually well-accepted by many dragons.
safeWild Rocket
Peppery greens, usually well-accepted by many dragons.
safeLamb’s Lettuce (Mâche)
Tender leaves, typically very well accepted.
safeEndive
Crisp, frilly leaves; slight bitterness can stimulate appetite.
safeEscarole
A chicory variety; milder than endive.
safeDandelion (leaves & flowers)
Leaves and flowers; one of the best staple greens.
safeNapa Cabbage
Light and watery; good as a filler in mixes.
safeKale
Very nutritious brassica; serve in reasonable portions.
safeHibiscus Flowers
Fragrant flowers—great flavor enhancer.
safeMulberry Leaves
Well-liked leaves with good mineral profile.
safeStrawberry Leaves
Leaves are safe; the fruit itself is a treat only.
safeLeaf Chicory
Slightly bitter; can support appetite and digestion.
safeRadish Greens
Peppery but commonly nibbled willingly.
safeCarrot Tops
Carrot greens—nutritious and less sugary than the root.
safeRaspberry Leaves
Delicate woodland leaves—nice variety.
safeBlackberry Leaves
Often accepted—watch out for thorns.
safePlantain Leaves (Plantago)
Common field greens—classic wild pick.
safeClover
Leaves and tender flowers; widely accepted.
safeAlfalfa (Lucerne)
Rich in plant protein and micro-nutrients.
safeNettle
Great mineral profile after wilting/brief steaming.
safeCalendula Flowers
Edible petals—color and variety.
occasionalWood Sorrel (leaves)
Slightly tart; contains oxalates.
occasionalRadicchio
Bitter, polyphenol-rich; nice accent.
occasionalBeet Greens
Tasty but higher in oxalates than mâche.
occasionalWatercress
Peppery flavor with trace minerals.
occasionalDill
Aromatic umbels and leaves.
occasionalRed Basil
Like basil, but more intense aroma.
occasionalThyme
Resinous, intense herb.
occasionalOregano
Strongly aromatic—treat as seasoning.
occasionalLemon Balm
Gentle lemon aroma; mild add-in.
occasionalCucumber
Mostly water—adds moisture, few minerals.
occasionalTomato
Sweet-tart, relatively low in calcium.
occasionalCarrot (root)
Sweet—treat as an add-in, not a daily base.
occasionalZucchini
Mild, watery; nice variety item.
occasionalPumpkin
Sweet; many dragons like it.
occasionalRed Bell Pepper
Aromatic and sweet.
occasionalYellow Bell Pepper
As red—slightly sweeter.
occasionalGreen Bell Pepper
Less sweet.
occasionalBroccoli (florets)
Nutritious but goitrogenic.
occasionalStrawberry (fruit)
Treat—sugary.
occasionalBlueberry (fruit)
Rich in antioxidants.
occasionalGrapes (fruit)
Sweet, high in sugars.
occasionalApple (fruit)
Common fruit—fructose.
occasionalPear (fruit)
Sweet and juicy.
occasionalMango (fruit)
Sweet and aromatic.
occasionalPapaya (fruit)
Soft, aromatic fruit.
occasionalWatermelon (fruit)
Watery; nice in hot weather.
occasionalPomegranate (arils)
Very juicy arils.
forbiddenAvocado
Contains persin—potentially toxic to many animals.
forbiddenRhubarb
Very high in calcium-binding oxalates.
forbiddenOnion
Sulfur compounds irritate the GI tract.
forbiddenChives
Allium – do not feed.
forbiddenLeek
Allium – do not feed.
forbiddenPotato (raw)
Green parts and raw tubers are toxic.
forbiddenSpinach
Oxalates strongly bind calcium and hinder absorption.
forbiddenIceberg Lettuce
Mostly water; can loosen stool; very low nutrients.
safeMoringa Leaves
Very mineral-rich leaves (where available).
safePurslane
Succulent leaves; well accepted by many.
safePansy Flowers
Edible flowers—decorative and tasty.
safeNasturtium Flowers
Slightly peppery flowers and leaves.
safeRose Petals
Fragrant, chemical-free petals.
safeWhite Mulberry Leaves
Like other mulberries—great in rotation.
safeGrape Leaves
Young grapevine leaves are edible.
occasionalSunflower Shoots/Sprouts
Sprouts and young leaves—plant protein.
safeWild Arugula (Rocket)
As arugula—safe and liked.
safeRomaine Lettuce
Better than iceberg—more nutrients.
safeButterhead Lettuce
Mild and soft; moderately nutritious.
safeSavoy Cabbage (leaves)
Leaves are gentler than common white cabbage.
safeKohlrabi Leaves
Leaves are good; the bulb is occasional.
safeRutabaga Leaves
Rutabaga greens—nutritious leaf option.
safeTurnip Greens
Green tops of turnips—solid base.
safeBroccoli Leaves
Broccoli foliage, not the florets.
safeCauliflower Leaves
Green leaves are fine; curd less often.
occasionalPea Shoots
Tender pea tips; don’t overuse.
occasionalMixed Salad Herbs
Ready herb mixes—very aromatic.
occasionalRadish Sprouts
Peppery sprouts; flavor accent.
occasionalAlfalfa Sprouts
Good plant-protein supplement.
occasionalBroccoli Sprouts
High in sulforaphane—don’t overdo.
occasionalBanana Leaves (young)
Exotic—use only young, soft leaves.
safePrickly Pear (Nopales)
Spineless pads prepared properly.
safeWild Rose Petals
Wild rose petals—OK.
safeBlack Mulberry Leaves
Like other mulberries—very good choice.
safeWild Strawberry Leaves
Woodland leaves—good add-in.
occasionalCherry Leaves
Fruit-tree leaves—use sparingly.
occasionalApple Leaves
As above—occasional variety.
occasionalPear Leaves
Sporadic enrichment.
forbiddenGarlic
Sulfur compounds—irritating and unsafe.
forbiddenMayonnaise
Processed, eggs, oils – do not feed.
forbiddenMilk / Dairy
Beardies can’t digest lactose; dairy is inappropriate.
forbiddenYogurt
Contains dairy and cultures – do not feed.
forbiddenButter
High fat, dairy – do not feed.
forbiddenCream
Dairy and fat – unsuitable.
forbiddenCaffeine (coffee/tea)
Stimulant—unsuitable for reptiles.
forbiddenAlcohol
Obvious—absolutely prohibited.
forbiddenMilk / Dairy / Cheese
Dairy products are not suitable for bearded dragons.
forbiddenKetchup
Sugary, acidic, often with onion/garlic powder.
forbiddenBarbecue Sauce
Sugar, spices, onion/garlic powder.
forbiddenGarlic Powder
Allium – toxic for reptiles.
forbiddenOnion Powder
Allium – toxic for reptiles.
forbiddenSpring Onion
Same as onion – do not feed.
forbiddenAioli
Garlic-based sauce – do not feed.
forbiddenPesto
Oil, nuts, garlic, cheese – not for dragons.
forbiddenNuts / Peanuts / Almonds
Too fatty and hard to digest.
occasionalSeeds Mix (pumpkin, sunflower, linseed)
Very fatty – only as enrichment, rarely.
forbiddenEggs (boiled / egg)
Not a natural food for beardies – avoid.
forbiddenPasta (wheat)
Grains and gluten are not suitable.
forbiddenBread (wheat)
Processed grain – do not feed.
forbiddenCroutons
Bread, oil, spices – avoid.
forbiddenTortilla / Wrap (wheat)
Contains wheat and additives – not for dragons.
forbiddenSoy Sauce
Very salty, soy-based – avoid.
forbiddenVinegar
Too acidic for beardies.
forbiddenMustard
Spicy, with vinegar – do not feed.
forbiddenWine Vinegar
Acidic – avoid.
forbiddenBalsamic Vinegar
Acidic, sugary – avoid.
forbiddenLemon Juice
Citrus – too acidic.
forbiddenLime Juice
Citrus – too acidic.
forbiddenOrange Juice
Citrus – too acidic.
forbiddenOrange Zest / Peel
Citrus oils – avoid.
forbiddenChocolate
Toxic and sugary – never feed.
forbiddenSugar / Glucose / Fructose Syrup
Processed sugar – do not feed.
occasionalRaisins
Very sugary and dried – only tiny piece, rarely.
occasionalDried Cranberries
Sugary, often with oil – rarely.
forbiddenCorn (sweetcorn)
Too starchy, poor digestion.
forbiddenPotato
Solanine, starch – avoid.
forbiddenFried Potatoes
Fried food – never.
forbiddenChili / Hot Sauce
Spicy – do not feed.
forbiddenPaprika Hot / Chili Flakes
Too spicy / irritating.
forbiddenCurry Powder
Spices, onion, garlic – avoid.
forbiddenMixed Spices
Usually includes onion/garlic – not for beardies.
forbiddenHerb Dressing
Oil, vinegar, spices – avoid.
forbiddenCaesar Dressing
Dairy, egg, anchovy, vinegar – not for dragons.
forbiddenTzatziki
Yogurt + garlic – do not feed.
forbiddenColeslaw Dressing
Mayo, sugar – avoid.
forbiddenPickles (vinegar)
Acidic / salty – not for beardies.
forbiddenLemon
Citrus fruit; highly acidic. Not suitable for bearded dragons.
forbiddenLime
Citrus fruit; highly acidic. Not suitable for bearded dragons.
forbiddenOrange
Citrus fruit; highly acidic. Not suitable for bearded dragons.
forbiddenCitrus (all)
All citrus fruits and derivatives; highly acidic.