hydrating and shedding

[Kmarks]

I have a rescue beardie that I got 3 weeks ago. He is still getting used to me but he is not comfortable with me picking him up.

I gave him a soak last week while I cleaned his tank, but he flaired his sides while in the tub and gave me the stink eye for the rest of the day.

I have a water dish in his tank that he drinks from, and soak his greens before feeding him so I know he is staying hydrated.

My question is, will misting him with water daily be a good substitute for the baths until he is comfortable with me handling him?

 

[destiny1998]

Hi. Misting does nothing for hydration. You either need to give baths or water by syringe.

 

[Kmarks]

I am sorry. I think my question wasn't clear, will misting him help with shedding until he is comfortable with me to bath him 3x per week?

 

[Taterbug]

Misting might help soften the shed but keeping him hydrated will really help the most with a good shed. I think baths help cause they give time for the warm water to really soak in, I find most of the water sprayed on tends to just run off. If the shed isn't overly built up in a critical area (toes, tails, etc) it isn't super urgent.