There is a wide variety of insects to feed your bearded dragon. The most commonly provided insect is however crickets. Chasing down crickets provides the dragon with good exercise. The activity of hunting the crickets is also stimulating for the dragon. When offering crickets to the reptile, ensure that the reptile can easily ingest the cricket. The cricket should be no bigger than the space between the beardie’s eyes. Dust the crickets with calcium powder so they provide the reptile with extra nutrition. Gut loading is another excellent way to improve the nutritional value of crickets. Another popular insect choice is mealworms. Unlike crickets, mealworms are slower and easier to store. They can be easily stored in a refrigerator. When stored at low temperatures, they become dormant and last longer.