{"product_id":"exo-terra-bearded-dragon-food-juvenile-soft-pellets","title":"Exo Terra Bearded Dragon Food Juvenile Soft Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high-protein soft pellet built for a growing dragon's appetite.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exo Terra Bearded Dragon Juvenile Soft Pellets is a moist, palatable staple formulated with more protein than the adult formula, matched to the faster growth rate of young bearded dragons. The soft texture is easy to eat and closer to natural prey than a hard dry pellet, and it comes 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, easy to digest, and closer to the texture of natural prey than dry kibble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher protein than the adult formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30% minimum crude protein, matched to a juvenile's faster growth.\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, Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten Meal, Rice Hulls, Dried Earthworm, Fish Oil, Textured Soy Protein Product, 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\u003e30.0% 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 RP210) and 540 g (SKU RP211)\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\u003eJuvenile 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. Juveniles need substantially more insect protein than adults, so pair these pellets with daily gut-loaded live feeders and fresh greens rather than relying on the pellets alone. 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 juvenile and growing bearded dragons as a staple alongside daily gut-loaded live insects and fresh greens. Not formulated for adult bearded dragons, whose diet should shift toward lower protein and more plant matter — use the matching Exo Terra adult soft pellet formula once your dragon reaches maturity.\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\u003eGut-loaded live insects as the main protein source for a growing dragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh leafy greens as a daily supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Exo Terra adult soft pellet formula to move to once your dragon is mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from the adult formula?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt carries more protein — 30% minimum against 18% minimum in the adult formula — to match a juvenile's faster growth rate. Everything else about the pellet is the same soft, moist texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan this be my dragon's only food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Juvenile bearded dragons need daily gut-loaded live insects as their main protein source, with these pellets and fresh greens as a supplementary staple.\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\u003eWhen should I switch to the adult formula?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMove across once your dragon reaches adult size and its growth rate slows, typically once it's fully grown. The Exo Terra adult soft pellet formula has the matching lower-protein balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"250gm","offer_id":54774124511523,"sku":"RP210","price":43.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"540gm","offer_id":55335206584611,"sku":"RP211","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/RP210__3.png?v=1782875637","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-bearded-dragon-food-juvenile-soft-pellets","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}