Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Adult 4.5oz/127gm
Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Adult 4.5oz/127gm
A lighter-protein pellet for a dragon whose diet has already grown up. Zoo Med Adult Bearded Dragon Food is a pelleted staple formulated for bearded dragons over roughly 25 cm, once feeding should shift away from the high-protein, insect-heavy diet of a juvenile toward a lighter, more plant-forward maintenance ration. This 127 g (4.5 oz) tub is sized for a single dragon's ongoing staple feeding, moistened and offered alongside fresh greens.
Key features
- Lower protein than the Juvenile formula — 16% minimum, matched to an adult's slower growth so pellets support condition rather than pushing unnecessary weight gain.
- Calcium-forward mineral base — calcium carbonate, dicalcium and monocalcium phosphate keep calcium ahead of phosphorus, working alongside (not instead of) a dusted-insect and UVB routine.
- Stabilised Vitamin C — L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate holds up through pelleting better than plain ascorbic acid.
- Five fermentation-product probiotics — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Enterococcus faecium and Aspergillus oryzae fermentation products.
- 127 g (4.5 oz) resealable tub — works out to about $19.65 per 100 g at the current price.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 127 g (4.5 oz) |
| Life stage | Adult — roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent and up |
| Form | Dry pellet — moisten before serving |
| Crude protein | 16.0% minimum |
| Crude fat | 2.5% minimum |
| Crude fibre | 16.0% maximum |
| Moisture | 13.0% maximum |
| Calcium | 0.8–1.2% |
| Phosphorus | 0.4% minimum |
| Calcium : Phosphorus | approx. 2:1 to 3:1 — calculated from the guaranteed analysis above |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | 27 mg/lb (60 mg/kg) minimum |
Ingredients
Full declaration, transcribed from the manufacturer in the order stated on pack:
Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Dried Lima Beans, Rice Bran, Organic Ground Whole Wheat, Organic Soybean Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dried Dandelion Greens, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewer's Dried Yeast, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilised source of Vitamin C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, 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, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulphate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacin Supplement (source of Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5), Copper Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Garlic Extract, Horseradish, Anise Extract, Juniper Extract, Cassia Bark Extract, Ginger Extract, Rosemary (flavour), Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative).
Contains soy and wheat. No artificial colours appear in this declaration.
Feeding
Moisten pellets with water to form a soft mash — most dragons take the softened pellet far more readily than the dry form. Offer daily as the staple alongside a majority-greens salad; for an adult, live insects become the occasional treat rather than a daily component. Moving a dragon over from the Juvenile formula works best mixed in gradually over a week or two rather than switched in one sitting.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for: adult bearded dragons, roughly 25 cm and up, as a daily pelleted staple alongside fresh greens and UVB exposure.
- Not suitable for: hatchling or juvenile dragons, whose higher protein needs are better met by the Juvenile formula; other reptile species without checking their own protein and calcium requirements first.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertakings. Standard shipping from Brisbane / North Lakes; no special freight handling required.
Common questions
Do I still need to dust insects with calcium if I feed this?
Yes. This pellet is calcium-forward, but any live insects in the diet still need dusting at the frequency your vet or care sheet recommends — the pellet supports the diet, it doesn't replace supplementation for the insect portion.
Why is the protein level lower than the Juvenile formula?
An adult dragon's growth has largely finished, so the extra protein a juvenile needs to grow is no longer useful and can contribute to excess weight. This formula runs 16% minimum protein against 24% in the Juvenile version.
Can I feed this dry, straight from the tub?
Zoo Med's own guidance is to moisten the pellets with water into a mash first — most dragons accept it far better this way, and it's a useful route for transitioning a dragon that's fussy about pellets.
How do I know when to switch a growing dragon onto this formula?
Zoo Med sizes the switch at roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent, which is a reasonable guide, but condition and age matter too — ask your reptile vet if you're unsure.
