Plant matter only makes about 8% of the armadillo’s diet. They are quite fond of vegetable matter and love to eat delicate leaf roots. PlantsĪrmadillos also enjoy eating plants. When armadillos find nests of birds and reptiles, they will also feed on the eggs of these animals. This is however not a very common food source for these animals since they mostly prefer insects. Larger armadillo species will also hunt and eat small animals such as reptiles such as lizards and amphibians such as frogs and newts. They are especially fond of termites and love to dig around in termite nests for a tasty bite to eat. These animals will eat all sorts of insect types including termites, beetles, grubs, cockroaches, scorpions, centipedes, grasshoppers, larvae, just to name a few. They have long tongues that can reach deep down into holes so they can catch insects. InsectsĪrmadillos are mostly insectivores. Here is a quick look at some of the most common foods that these animals love to eat. They are also mammals and need their mothers to survive during the first few weeks after birth. They eat both plant and animal matter but they only eat certain types of plants and insects. What Do Armadillos Eat?Īrmadillos are omnivores. The pinky fairy armadillo is the smallest armadillo species and only reaches a length of up to 15cm. But the giant armadillo can grow up to 150cm in length and can weigh up to 54kg. Armadillos can reach an average length of 75cm including its tail.
Some of the species of armadillo are distinguished by the number of bands they have on their armor. This armor gives them a very unique look.Īrmadillos are part of the Dasypodidae family and there are 21 species of this animal. These animals have hard armor to protect them from predators and they can roll themselves into a ball or barrel as further protection. I usually give these pointers at my local pet shops like Kee's Aquarium and Pets (which is where I got my beardie) and Petco.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Īrmadillos are some of the strangest looking animals in the world. As babies the best substrate for them is actually paper towel and it can stay that way the whole time you have them, but just be prepared to spend more on paper towel than you would on a couple bags of Calci-Sand. It is safe for them because they can digest it easily since it's made from a mineral and it's what I use for my dragon. They also can't have actual sand or pebble/crushed walnut shell as substrate or they will get impacted (which means it will build up in their intestines and possibly kill them) so I recommend Calci-Sand. If two dragons are in a enclosure together they will end up killing each other unless its a 50 gallon breeder with either two females or a male and a female. These dragons need a 40+ gallon tank that is preferably a breeder-type tank(meaning it's short but has more surface area for them to roam around) and are NOT social. I must also warn that they all have unique personalities so my experience can and most likely will be different from others. Babies are easier to kill from food that is too large for them. They carry them as babies and juveniles at pet stores. Beardies can reach 2 feet though, and require a larger habitat as adults. She is very laid back and she loves apples and pumkins in particular. I have a beardie named Daenerys, and I can confirm that bearded dragons are extremely easy to care for. I love em and there look funny that’s what makes them so cute they have a fat build short stubby legs and a large head that’s all for now - SnakejunkieĪrmadillo Lizard also, Very cute and looks like a dragon. I’m quite surprised blue tongue skinks aren’t on here they look like dragons to me at least there a AMAZING pets I have own and still own most of these a red eyed crocodile Skink, and many bearded dragons, Mexican crocodile skink, and many snakes to my friends I’m known as the reptile queen lol but out of over 80 reptiles Blue tongue skinks are my top favorite these lizards get a good 18 in as adults and they are extremely smart for a reptile they are able to be taught trick with patients and they are hilarious they have so much personality because they are so intelligent and they can eat anything from eggs to boiled turkey they can eat practically anything there are known as the garbage disposal because of how many different foods they can eat.
I believe the pic shows the ones that cannot be legally owned unless something has changed in the last few years. They are very different and don't look a lot alike in the face. Your picture of the armadillo lizard is wrong.
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