No, bearded dragons shouldn’t eat almonds as they’re high in fat.
Almonds are high in fat, and while it’s not the worst type of fat and doesn’t contain too many empty calories, if fed on a regular basis can cause an increase in weight gain.
Almonds also contain arginine which is the amino acid that has been linked to causing shedding problems.
Lastly, almonds contain a chemical called amygdalin also known as laetrile in some circles. This is toxic in bearded dragons.
Almond oil is considered safe to feed on occasion so if you want to add a bit of almond flavor to your dragon’s food, go right ahead. Just don’t make it a regular part of their diet.
Almonds are high in fat, and while it’s not the worst type of fat and doesn’t contain too many empty calories, if fed on a regular basis can cause an increase in weight gain.
Can beardies eat a little bit of almonds sometimes?
Yes, a little bit of almonds sometimes is just fine for dragons.
Some bearded dragon owners feel that giving their beardie a few almonds as a treat from time to time is okay as long as they make up only a small part of their diet.
The problem with this though is that it’s really easy to accidentally feed too many almonds.
