{"product_id":"exo-terra-bearded-dragon-food-adult-soft-pellets","title":"Exo Terra Bearded Dragon Food Adult Soft Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA soft, moist staple sized for adult diets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exo Terra Soft Pellets Adult Bearded Dragon Food is a fortified pellet diet formulated for mature bearded dragons, whose diet naturally shifts toward more plant matter and less protein than a juvenile needs. The soft texture wins over dragons that turn their nose up at hard dry pellets, and it's available in 250 g and 540 g resealable packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, moist pellet texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — readily accepted and easy to digest, including by dragons that reject dry kibble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein and plant balance matched to adult needs\u003c\/strong\u003e — lower protein, higher plant content than the juvenile formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFortified with vitamins and minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e — including added vitamin A, D3 and E to support a captive diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium higher than phosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e — formulated with the calcium-to-phosphorus balance reptile diets are built around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResealable packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 g and 540 g packs to match how many dragons you're feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Flour, Fish Meal, Rice Hulls, Dried Earthworm, Fish Oil, Textured Soy Protein Product, Wheat Gluten Meal, Rice Bran, Dried Lima Bean, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Lecithin, Aluminium Calcium Silicate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Yeast Extract, Silicon Dioxide, Licorice, Dried Endive, Anise, Garlic Powder, Ground Chinese Cassia, Aloe Vera Gel Concentrate, Paprika, Ginger, Potato Meal, Juniper Extract, Papaya, Ethoxyquin (preservative), Vitamin A Acetate, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, d-Calcium Pantothenate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Inositol, Biotin, Niacin, Manganous Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains the synthetic preservative ethoxyquin. Wheat, soy and fish-derived ingredients are present — worth noting if you're managing a known sensitivity in your household or other pets that come into contact with the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.0% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8–1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000 IU\/kg min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000 IU\/kg min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalcium is published higher than phosphorus (roughly 1.6–2.4 parts calcium to 1 part phosphorus, based on the guaranteed calcium and minimum phosphorus levels above), which is the direction reptile diets aim for rather than an exact fixed ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 g (SKU RP212) and 540 g (SKU RP213)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, moist pellet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLife stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult bearded dragon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreservative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthoxyquin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed each morning, offering slightly more than your dragon will finish in a day, and keep the dish easily accessible. Remove uneaten food and clean the dish daily. Give each animal its own feeding station if you're keeping more than one dragon, and keep fresh water available at all times. Some dragons prefer the pellets moistened with a little fruit juice or water if they're slow to take to the texture at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to adult bearded dragons as a staple alongside daily fresh greens and occasional live insects as a treat rather than the main protein source. Not formulated for juvenile bearded dragons, which need a higher-protein juvenile diet — use the matching Exo Terra juvenile soft pellet formula instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place after opening and reseal the pack between feeds to keep the pellets from drying out or attracting pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law as a packaged pet food product. Ships standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh leafy greens as the bulk of an adult dragon's daily diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA calcium supplement for gut-loading live insect treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Exo Terra juvenile soft pellet formula if you're also raising young dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this as the only food my adult dragon eats?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's designed as a complete staple, but most keepers still offer daily fresh greens alongside it and occasional insects as enrichment rather than a daily requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this contain ethoxyquin?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — ethoxyquin is used as a preservative in this formula. It's listed in the ingredient panel above if you'd prefer to avoid it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the 250 g and 540 g packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePack size only — both are the same adult soft pellet formula. The 540 g pack suits multiple dragons or longer feeding periods without needing to reorder as often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan juvenile bearded dragons eat this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated for adults, with lower protein and more plant content than a juvenile needs. 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