In Reply to: Re: Probably got in over my head..... posted by Didge on December 12, 1999 at 21:45:50:

ok, I usually keep my big mouth shut (ya can ask Bourbon:) until I cannot any longer.

Gliders and bearded dragons have VERY different diets. Yes, the cal/phos ratio is a large concern with both species... but it is also so with any animal/reptile/human.
The crickets, mealies and greens that should be the majority of a beardies diet, simply will not do for a glider. Any to be honest, there are not many dragons owners that feed any rotation of veggies or fruits.
(*Didge, I am NOT saying that you do not offer them, please dont take this wrong... it is NOT a flame...)
Many of the foods that your gliders will need... well... dragons just dont eat them.
Cranberries, plums, figs, turkey, eggs, yogurt... The actual dietary difference is very drastic.

hmm... guess a little background is in order... ~sighs~ I am a USDA licensed glider breeder and have had them for a lil over 3 years... I am also a fellow herper :) My husband and I breed bearded dragons and currently have about 45 or so sub/adults cycling for this season.
please, feel free to contact me if you'd like...

all right, Im gonna be quiet now...
V.

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• DON'T YOU DARE!!! Bourbon 22:16:07 12/13/99 (5)
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