Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Juvenile 4.5oz/127gm
Zoo Med Insect Bearded Dragon Food Juvenile 4.5oz/127gm
Bearded dragon hatchlings and juveniles need close to a third more protein than adults, and this is where it comes from. Zoo Med Juvenile Bearded Dragon Food is a pelleted staple built around the higher-protein diet a growing dragon needs, for use alongside gut-loaded live insects and fresh greens. This 127 g (4.5 oz) tub suits a single juvenile's staple feeding as it grows.
Key features
- 24% minimum protein — well above the 16% of the Adult formula, matched to a juvenile's faster growth.
- Calcium-forward mineral base — calcium carbonate, dicalcium and monocalcium phosphate keep calcium ahead of phosphorus, working alongside a dusted-insect and UVB routine, not instead of one.
- 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; the 283 g tub runs cheaper per 100 g if you're feeding more than one dragon.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 127 g (4.5 oz) |
| Life stage | Hatchling / juvenile — under roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent |
| Form | Dry pellet — moisten before serving, especially for younger dragons |
| Crude protein | 24.0% minimum |
| Crude fat | 2.5% minimum |
| Crude fibre | 13.0% maximum |
| Moisture | 13.0% maximum |
| Calcium | 0.8–1.2% |
| Phosphorus | 0.5% minimum |
| Calcium : Phosphorus | approx. 1.6:1 to 2.4:1 — calculated from the guaranteed analysis above |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | 27 mg/lb (60 mg/kg) minimum |
Which size do I need?
| Pack | Price | Cost per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 127 g (4.5 oz) — this listing | $24.95 | $19.65 |
| 283 g (10 oz) | $51.95 | $18.36 |
The 283 g tub is the better-value buy per 100 g if you're feeding a single dragon for the long haul or more than one juvenile at once; the 127 g suits trying the formula or keeping a single hatchling.
Ingredients
Full declaration, transcribed from the manufacturer in the order stated on pack:
Organic Soybean Meal, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Dried Lima Beans, Rice Bran, Organic Ground Whole Wheat, Almond Hull 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
Offer alongside gut-loaded live insects and chopped greens; pellets can be lightly moistened for younger dragons that won't take them dry. Move to the Adult formula once your dragon reaches roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for: hatchling and juvenile bearded dragons, as a daily pelleted staple alongside gut-loaded insects, fresh greens and UVB exposure.
- Not suitable for: adult dragons, which don't need this formula's higher protein level and are better served by the Adult formula; other reptile species without checking their own 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
My dragon won't eat dry pellets — what do I do?
Moisten the pellets with water into a soft mash. Younger dragons in particular often refuse dry pellets but accept them readily once softened.
Is the 283 g tub actually better value?
Yes — at current pricing the 283 g tub costs about $18.36 per 100 g against $19.65 per 100 g for the 127 g tub, so the larger size is the cheaper option per gram if you'll get through it before the best-before date.
How much protein does a juvenile actually need?
This formula is set at 24% minimum crude protein, against 16% minimum in the Adult formula — the difference reflects a growing dragon's higher protein demand.
When do I switch to the Adult 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.
