We had to euthanize our bearded dragon due to our veterinarian suspected adenovirus. We tried to help him all we could but he wasn't getting any better ?. We loved him so much.
My first question/concern is, how long will adenovirus last with no host? We eventually want to get another beardie and I have bleached our dragons old materials (basking spot, hideaway, bowls) as well as ran them in our dishwasher AND let them dry under the sun. I am still paranoid of the virus lurking in the house since our dragon was allowed to freeroam some. I can't find any information on how long this virus lasts without a host. Can anyone tell me? Some more cleaning tips would be helpful as well.
Second, (I know this wasn't included in this post's topic) any tips on picking out a dragon that is healthy? I don't want to go through that heartbreak with another beardie again. I know there is always a risk, but any advice would be helpful.
Thanks in advance ☺
My first question/concern is, how long will adenovirus last with no host? We eventually want to get another beardie and I have bleached our dragons old materials (basking spot, hideaway, bowls) as well as ran them in our dishwasher AND let them dry under the sun. I am still paranoid of the virus lurking in the house since our dragon was allowed to freeroam some. I can't find any information on how long this virus lasts without a host. Can anyone tell me? Some more cleaning tips would be helpful as well.
Second, (I know this wasn't included in this post's topic) any tips on picking out a dragon that is healthy? I don't want to go through that heartbreak with another beardie again. I know there is always a risk, but any advice would be helpful.
Thanks in advance ☺