Hikari Dragon Delite 200g

• Soak-and-serve pellet — soften in fresh water for a few minutes before offering; this is not a ready-to-use gel.
• Insect and vegetable blend — mealworm and whole crushed silkworm pupae for protein, alongside dried apple, pumpkin, tomato and carrot for the vegetable side of the diet.
• Bacillus subtilis fermentation product included — a probiotic-style ingredient supporting gut health.
• Stabilised vitamin C — L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate is used so vitamin content survives normal pack storage.
• Large pellet size — approximately 7.5–8.5 mm, sized for sub-adult and adult dragons rather than hatchlings.

Pellet size approximately 7.5–8.5 mm. Hikari does not publish a calcium percentage for this product alongside phosphorus, so a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio cannot be stated; keepers should discuss overall calcium supplementation with a reptile-experienced vet. Pack weight 200 g. Country of manufacture is not stated by Hikari on the product specification page checked for this listing.

Transcribed verbatim from Hikari's published specification, in the manufacturer's own order: Mealworm, dried apple meal, cassava starch, wheat flour, soybean meal, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dried bakery product, whole crushed silkworm pupae, dried seaweed meal, Japanese mustard spinach, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried pumpkin, dried tomato, dried carrot, mulukhiya meal, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, calcium carbonate, monosodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.

No artificial colours appear in this ingredient declaration. No allergen statement is published by Hikari; the declaration itself names wheat and soybean meal as ingredients worth noting for anyone managing a specific sensitivity.

Suitable for: bearded dragons, baby spiny-tailed lizards, green iguanas, blue-tongued skinks and other vegetable- and insect-eating lizards.

Not suitable for: strictly insectivorous or carnivorous reptiles that do not take a vegetable-inclusive diet, and hatchlings too small for the roughly 7.5–8.5 mm pellet before it has been softened.

Soak pellets in pure, fresh water for a few minutes to soften before feeding. Sub-adults (20–38 cm / 8–15 in) can be fed freely; adults (over 38 cm / 15 in) need only one feeding every two to three days.

Reseal the pack tightly after each use and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight to protect the stabilised vitamin C and reduce spoilage over the life of the pack.

A shallow feeding dish keeps soaked pellets contained inside the enclosure, and a calcium supplement is worth discussing with a reptile-experienced vet given this product's calcium content is not published by the manufacturer.

Shipped as an ambient dry good with no cold-chain or special handling requirement. Covered by the consumer guarantees available under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertaking.

Is Dragon Delite a ready-to-use gel or a pellet?

It is a dry pellet, roughly 7.5–8.5 mm, that Hikari's own directions say to soak in fresh water for a few minutes to soften before feeding — it is not a ready-to-use gel.

How often should I feed adult bearded dragons Dragon Delite?

Hikari's guide calls for one feeding every two to three days for adults over about 38 cm (15 in); sub-adults can be fed freely.

Does Dragon Delite provide enough calcium on its own?

Hikari does not publish a calcium percentage for this product, so it should not be assumed to meet calcium needs unsupported; speak with a reptile-experienced vet about a supplementation plan.

Can I feed Dragon Delite to reptiles other than bearded dragons?

Yes — Hikari also markets it for baby spiny-tailed lizards, green iguanas, blue-tongued skinks and other vegetable- and insect-eating lizards.

Do I need to soak the whole pack at once?

No — soak only the portion needed for that feeding; the remaining dry pellets keep better unsoaked in the resealed pack.