Bearded dragon hydration question

[Fede59]

Hey guys my bearded dragon who is about a foot long and about 4-6 months old barely drinks water. I try to drip it on his nose and nothing, I give him a bath and all he does is try to get out, I spray his greens and he waits for them to dry. I put a water bowl and he doesn't even notice it. What else can I do. Please help his eyes are starting to get droopy!!

 

[Rory]

When you put him in water, have you tried putting a cloth under his feet? My beardie used to flail about like crazy until I gave him something to hold on to, and now he's calmer and soaks quietly.

 

[stangbanger]

i found a neat trick for getting them to drink....i fill the bath up to the bottom of their neck

then using feeding tongs, i grab a superworm (you can use a cricket since your beardie is too small for supers) and hold it right against the surface of the water....beardie snatches worm, and gets a mouthful of water...they will usually then take a few drinks since their face is already in it

although, with regular baths and daily greens it isnt too necessary for them to take water orally

 

[Esther19]

I believe the safest way to get your beardie to drink would be to flavor the water a bit with unsweetened juice.
Mine like cranberry. I've heard black cherry works, and apple. I also warm mine up just for a few seconds in the microwave. They don't like it super cold. Keep up with dripping on the nose. Oddly enough, when I get face to face with my crew and smack my lips and stick out my tongue, they usually get the idea and lick. Good luck!