Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Adult 10oz/283gm

Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Adult 10oz/283gm

$51.95
Sale price  $51.95 Regular price 
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Calcium : phosphorus

≈ 2.6:1–3.2:1 (calculated from guaranteed analysis; phosphorus stated as a minimum)

Pack size

283 g (10 oz)

Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Adult 10oz/283gm

$51.95
Sale price  $51.95 Regular price 

An insect-based pellet built around what an adult bearded dragon actually needs. 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.

Key features
  • Adult-specific formula — higher fibre, moderate protein, matched to a mature dragon's diet rather than a juvenile's growth needs.
  • Insect-based — built on black soldier fly larvae meal rather than relying solely on plant protein.
  • Fortified — vitamins, minerals and probiotic fermentation products included in the formula.
  • 283 g resealable tub — the economical size, also available in a 127 g (4.5 oz) tub.
  • Simple prep — feed dry or lightly misted, or mixed through fresh greens.
Which size do I need?

Zoo 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.

Ingredients

Listed exactly as Zoo Med publishes them, in order:

Miscanthus 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).

Guaranteed analysis
Nutrient Guarantee
Crude Protein min 19.0%
Crude Fat min 2.5%
Crude Fibre max 20.0%
Moisture max 10.0%
Calcium 1.3% – 1.6%
Phosphorus min 0.5%
Total microorganisms min 1,000,000 CFU/g

Calcium 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).

Additives and preservatives

Preserved with mixed tocopherols, citric acid and ascorbic acid; flavoured with rosemary extract and natural mango flavour. No artificial colours are listed in the ingredients.

Feeding

From 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.

Suitable for, and not suitable for
  • Suitable as a daily staple for adult bearded dragons, from around 6 months of age, alongside fresh greens.
  • Not suitable as the sole diet — pair with a majority-greens salad and occasional live insects, not pellets alone.
  • Not intended for hatchling or juvenile dragons, who need the higher-protein Juvenile formula.
Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Reseal the tub after each use to keep the pellets fresh.

Warranty and delivery

Covered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel.

Common questions

Can I feed this to a juvenile dragon?

No. 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.

Do I still need to feed live insects?

Yes, 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.

What's the calcium to phosphorus ratio?

Working 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.

Does it contain artificial colours?

No artificial colours are listed among the ingredients. It's preserved naturally with mixed tocopherols, citric acid and ascorbic acid.