<\/span><\/h3>\nAnother potential concern when it comes to feeding jicama to bearded dragons is the risk of impaction. Jicama is a fibrous vegetable that can be difficult for bearded dragons to digest, particularly if it is not prepared properly. To minimize the risk of impaction, it’s important to cook jicama thoroughly and cut it into small, bite-sized pieces before feeding it to your bearded dragon.<\/p>\n
In addition, it’s important to balance your bearded dragon’s diet with a variety of other safe fruits and vegetables. Some good options include citrus fruits like oranges, which are high in vitamin C, and vegetables like beet greens, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, celery, chard, and eggplant. These foods are all low in fat and high in important nutrients like manganese and folate.<\/p>\n
Overall, jicama can be a safe and nutritious addition to your bearded dragon’s diet when prepared properly. However, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks of toxicity and impaction, and to take steps to minimize these risks when feeding your pet.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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