Any recommendations for beardie harnesess

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chameleon7

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Looking at getting a harness bc I really want Carlos to be getting more exercise and real sun, so I was wondering if any one has any reccomendations. Preferably the safest option and most comfortable. im a bit worried though bc what happ me if he tried to dart off and the harness restricts him, would he break bones, choke, etc? Keeping in mind he's a dwarf he's only 19 cm long is that too small for a harness? Thanks :mrgreen: ps he can be quite flighty
 

CooperDragon

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I like hip harnesses because they tend to be less restrictive and bothersome. They are easy to make with some parachute cord and a push button cord stopper.
 

NBGwen

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I had seen those but was worried about how it would work with Evee due to her size and hips. The shoulder one looked like it would be more secure on her and less chance of issues....but I haven't actually received it yet...I was hoping to get it before we went on vacation but it didn't come yet.
 

CooperDragon

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It really depends on the dragon. The chest harnesses work better for some dragons than others. I had a hard time getting those onto Coop because he wouldn't allow his arms to go through the holes without a fight and was grumpy afterward. The hip harness fits along the tail and over the back legs which I've found to be easier in most cases but that's just in my limited sample size.
 

NBGwen

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That makes sense. I could see the hip one working with Gonzo better. Evee is so laid back she won't care lol
 

chameleon7

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So to clarify which style would be better for a beardie who is likely to do an unexpected bolt? The hip or chest, also could u send me a picture of the cord stopper harness on the hip, and one more question could someone give me a general idea of how tight it should be on my lizard :mrgreen: thank you for all the replies they help so much
 

Taterbug

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I use a hip harness with pepper, it's on an elastic lead so if he bolts he won't get a sudden shock to his hips/spine. It's super easy to put in him (slip it under his belly and fasten it) and doesn't seem as restrictive and doesn't push on his aides/spines like a shoulder harness would.

 

Khaleesii

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A couple years back I was searching for one too because my guy will bolt off sometimes when he sees a bug or a bird and I was afraid I might lose him. I make these and sell them on Etsy if your interested. He seems very comfy in them and I believe this type of harness is safer then the plain cording ones as they are more likely to choke with those. Heres a pic of one (they are all made of leather)

And heres a link to the Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/LizardLovers?ref=hdr_shop_menu
 

SpacialCoogs

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I made a hip harness for mine. I was seriouslying contemplating one from Khaleesiis ets shop but I couldn't wait for it to ship from the states. Summer in my part of Canada is short and we camp a lot.

I ended up making this...
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magpieandstuff

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I also use a hip harness. Reptar kept wiggling his way out of his shoulder harness and I don't think he enjoyed putting it on either. I switched him to a hip harness instead and it works much better. They way a bearded dragon's hind legs are positioned makes it harder for them to slip out of a hip harness. I can even leave it a little loose on his body without the worry of it falling off. Also, Reptar seems to like it better because it is less restricting and he is free to move around like normal.
 

chameleon7

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thanks for all the replies its helpful, for some reason i thought it would be easier for them to slip out of a hip harness because when they bask there legs spread out straight, any way ill try one on him but ive been struggling to find elastic string thin enough for his legs, anyone know where i can get some of the materials? thanks :D :mrgreen:
 

chameleon7

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An update! made a home made harness with elastic cord and a cord stopper,it fit perfectly which was great but maybe the string was slightly to big, or the cord stopper might have been to big, because after five minutes of sitting still taking everything in he, went for a wonder and i noticed he struggled to walk with it on and he seemed waddle and drag his back legs, then he kind of freaked out and wiggled like crazy to get it off. any suggestions really need help i want it to work. thanks! :mrgreen:
 
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