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About my 9 week bearded dragon

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Question
I have a  few ?'s since first time owning a reptile.1:Temps with day and night UV light always stays between 80 and 85 sometimes 98. is that ok for my female bearded shyann.2:She refuses to eat baby crickets i been putting baby apple food on finger she loves that can i try  mashed carrots peas or banana etc.? and when can she  eat full peas apple pieces and bananas.?

Answer
Basking spot temperature needs to be higher (100+).  Make sure you mist her at least once per day.  Try small meal worms if she won't go for crickets (that's strange BTW).  Any fruits and/or veggies are ok just avoid all seeds.  Try collard greens too as they have lots of protein.