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Bearded Dragon Dusting

Bearded Dragon Dusting

Bearded dragons supplementation can either be done via gut loading or so-called dusting or sprinkling. Bearded dragon dusting is the process where insects are coated with a powdered supplement. This can be done by shaking the live insects in a plastic bag or smallish container with a pinch or two of the supplement.

Bearded Dragon Sprinkling

Sprinkling is the process where the greens are sprinkled with a liquid supplement. Supplementation con be done by any one of the two methods or by combining them. Dusting and sprinkling should be done just prior to feeding insects or greens to Bearded dragon.

The main supplement that is used for dusting and sprinkling is probably calcium. Calcium can be given in combination with vitamin D3 to improve its absorption and should be given two to three times a week.

Powdered and liquid Bearded dragon supplementation are available form most specialized reptile pet shops.

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