ILoveRJ
Juvie Member
I have a questing regarding baths and hydrating.
I hear so many people say that baths can hydrate a beardie. But i recently came across some very compelling information which is to the contrary of these beliefs.
I found it on a website called "reptile apartment." Much, if not all of their information seems to be based off of scientific studies, rather than opinions.
The reasons they give for why a beardie can not be hydrated through bathing is very hard to refute. One of the statements, i can't recall word for word, states something to the effect that, if bearded dragons actually could absorb water through the vent, it would do more harm than good. They also talk about how a bearded dragons skin is constructed in such a way that it repels water.
I would really like if someone would read this article and share their thoughts about it. Thank You
I hear so many people say that baths can hydrate a beardie. But i recently came across some very compelling information which is to the contrary of these beliefs.
I found it on a website called "reptile apartment." Much, if not all of their information seems to be based off of scientific studies, rather than opinions.
The reasons they give for why a beardie can not be hydrated through bathing is very hard to refute. One of the statements, i can't recall word for word, states something to the effect that, if bearded dragons actually could absorb water through the vent, it would do more harm than good. They also talk about how a bearded dragons skin is constructed in such a way that it repels water.
I would really like if someone would read this article and share their thoughts about it. Thank You