Bearded dragons need a variety of greens and vegetables, and it's important to know which ones are safe. An adult bearded dragon's diet will consist of 80% vegetables and 20% insects. As they get older they will usually show more interest in vegetables. Here are some diet tips on Bearded Dragon care for anyone that lives with one! Bearded Dragons eat: Greens such as kale, arugula, mustard greens, collard greens, and endive. Squash of all kinds: Acorn squash, butternut squash, yellow squash, and spaghetti squash. Bell Peppers Carrots Some veggies and fruits you can feed occasionally include: Spinach Turnip greens Pumpkins Okra Cucumbers (peeled) Apples Zucchini Berries like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Mangos Melons Papayas Watermelon Bok Choy What should Bearded Dragons not eat? Mushrooms Citrus of all kinds Romaine or iceberg lettuce A few things to note about foods to feed occasionally: fruits should be fed as supplemental foods or treats, as they are very high in sugar. Why is romaine or iceberg lettuce a problem? Both types of lettuce have an extremely high water content; while that isn't harmful to your bearded dragon, it means that those types of lettuce have little to no nutritional value. The high water content can also result in loose stools. Spinach, while very good for your bearded dragon, has the same effect. What about feeder insects you can give them occasionally? Superworms Earthworms Silkworms Mealworms Locusts Waxworms Dubia roaches Butterworms Sometimes it is hard to get a younger bearded dragon or a picky eater to eat their vegetables, it works best if you feed veggies with insects, because the insects will cause the beardie food to move which sometimes will pique their interest. You can also dust their veggies and insects with calcium powder to ensure they're getting the necessary vitamin D3. What about a basking area or terrarium for your beardie?