{"product_id":"zoo-med-insect-bearded-dragon-food-adult-10oz-283gm","title":"Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Adult 10oz\/283gm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn insect-based pellet built around what an adult bearded dragon actually needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoo Med's Adult Bearded Dragon Food moves away from the higher-protein formula juveniles need towards a higher-fibre pellet suited to a mature dragon's more plant-heavy natural diet. This 283 g (10 oz) tub is the value size, meant as a daily staple alongside fresh greens and occasional live insects — not a replacement for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult-specific formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher fibre, moderate protein, matched to a mature dragon's diet rather than a juvenile's growth needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect-based\u003c\/strong\u003e — built on black soldier fly larvae meal rather than relying solely on plant protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFortified\u003c\/strong\u003e — vitamins, minerals and probiotic fermentation products included in the formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e283 g resealable tub\u003c\/strong\u003e — the economical size, also available in a 127 g (4.5 oz) tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple prep\u003c\/strong\u003e — feed dry or lightly misted, or mixed through fresh greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med sells this formula in 127 g (4.5 oz) and 283 g (10 oz) tubs. The 283 g tub costs less per gram and suits dragons you're feeding regularly; the smaller tub suits trying the formula for the first time or keeping it fresh in a single-dragon household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListed exactly as Zoo Med publishes them, in order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiscanthus Grass, Green Banana Flour, Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal, Pea Protein, Red Clover Leaves, Dandelion Leaves, Dried Mango, Natural Mango Flavour, Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of stabilised Vitamin C), Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract (flavour), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Ascorbic Acid (preservative), Dicalcium Phosphate, Maltodextrins, Potassium Chloride, Salt, L-Leucine, L-Arginine, L-Lysine, Magnesium Oxide, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, L-Alanine, L-Glutamine, L-Threonine, L-Phenylalanine, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Choline Bitartrate, L-Tyrosine, Lecithin, L-Cystine, L-Histidine, Glycine, L-Methionine, L-Serine, L-Aspartic Acid, Manganese Sulphate, Niacin, Ferrous Fumarate, Zinc Oxide, Glutamic Acid, Riboflavin, Copper Sulphate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K Activity), Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Kelp, dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuarantee\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\u003emin 19.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin 2.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax 20.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3% – 1.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin 0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal microorganisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin 1,000,000 CFU\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium to phosphorus ratio works out to roughly 2.6:1–3.2:1, calculated from the guaranteed analysis above (phosphorus is published only as a minimum, so the true ratio could sit lower if actual phosphorus runs above that minimum).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditives and preservatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved with mixed tocopherols, citric acid and ascorbic acid; flavoured with rosemary extract and natural mango flavour. No artificial colours are listed in the ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom around 6 months old, transition gradually from Zoo Med's higher-protein Juvenile Dragon Food to this adult formula over about two weeks. Feed roughly 1 tablespoon, 3 times a week, increasing the amount as your dragon grows — either dry, lightly misted with water, or mixed through fresh greens and vegetables. Offer live insects once or twice a week for enrichment and natural foraging behaviour, as a treat rather than the staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as a daily staple for adult bearded dragons, from around 6 months of age, alongside fresh greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable as the sole diet — pair with a majority-greens salad and occasional live insects, not pellets alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended for hatchling or juvenile dragons, who need the higher-protein Juvenile formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place. Reseal the tub after each use to keep the pellets fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to a juvenile dragon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Juveniles need Zoo Med's higher-protein Juvenile Dragon Food to support growth; this adult formula is higher in fibre and lower in protein, matched to a mature dragon's diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need to feed live insects?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, occasionally. Zoo Med's own feeding guidance treats live insects as an enrichment treat once or twice a week, not the staple — this pellet plus fresh greens is the daily base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the calcium to phosphorus ratio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking from the guaranteed analysis, roughly 2.6:1 to 3.2:1 — within the range generally recommended for reptile diets, though phosphorus is published as a minimum so the true figure could be slightly lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it contain artificial colours?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours are listed among the ingredients. 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