Can Bearded Dragons Eat Pineapple

Below is the reptile nutrition label for pineapple. We created this label using information provided by the USDA and other trustworthy sources.

Pineapple Health Concerns

Pineapples may be considered a healthy snack for people, but they do have some health concerns with bearded dragons that makes them more of an infrequent treat than a staple food.

Pineapples contain a lot of sugar, in fact nearly 10% of the edible fruit is sugar by weight. That may be fine for people, but it's too much sugar for bearded dragons. Excessive sugar can lead to dental issues as well as obesity in beardies so this is a concern.

The pH level of pineapple fruit is 3.6 making too acidic for beardies to eat without discomfort. Foods with lower pH levels can irritate the mouth and stomach linings in bearded dragons as well as lead to digestive discomfort.

Pineapple is not the best fruit of choice for bearded dragons, but if you're beardie enjoys the taste of pineapple you'll be relieved to know you can serve it as a rare treat.

Pineapple has a lot of sugar, so each serving should only be a few small pieces. You should also serve pineapple alongside alkaline foods (pH value of 7+) like collard greens to help balance the pineapples acidity.

Preparing Pineapple

You should only feed your beardie fresh pineapple. Frozen or canned pineapple often contains extra sugar which needs to be avoided.

To prepare, remove the skin and leaves of the pineapple as well as the core. Slice the pineapple and cut into small pieces before serving.