AboutTracie Kretzschmar Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to health, UVB specifics, overall husbandry care & supplementation, analysis of blood test results, and behavioral problems & handling. I can answer questions pertaining to bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, uromastyx & ball pythons.
I can answer adeno virus related questions in bearded dragons, & then specifically about the testing methods as well. I am beginning an Pogona Adeno Testing Society in 2008 which will help to begin to start some standardization within the bearded dragon colonies of the breeders who choose to test.
Experience I have been working with bearded dragons for over 5 years now, as well as leopard geckos, too. I am currently doing rescues, as well. I hope to be able to educate people prior to them purchasing an exotic pet in order to avoid any health crisis with them.
Education/Credentials I have a master's degree in sports medicine & physiology, & 1 year of vet tech schooling, & am currently working on a reptile certification through the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.
Question We just got a baby bearded Dragon and am wondering if I can feed him butterworms instead of the crickets or do they need the crickets also? Mine doesn't seem to eat the "salad" we prepare but we are still experimenting with what he likes. SO far the greens and squash have not gone over so well. We just moved him into a 40 breeder and he seems to be much happier in that so we will see.
Answer Hello Carly,
Well, the baby is most likely stressed from relocation. He should do better for you in a week or so.
Babies normally don't eat greens or veggies at first, but keep on offering them. You can use butterworms, but crickets or roaches are good for staples. He will eat tons in his first 8 months of life, so butterworms will get expensive. Crickets are cheaper at first. A variety is always best.
