I'm trying to give her more freedom???

[gulfbrzdawn]

That is awesome !!! She'll get used to the routine of going in and out of her viv with time. Like I said my beardie sometimes falls into a pretty deep sleep when she's out and is hard to arouse. I have learned to be extremely patient when I wake her. She is usually face first in a crevice somewhere and doesn't see me coming up behind her. She still puffs up at times, but then realizes it's just me and not some predator out to get her.
As for the baths.They do need the hydration,especially since most prefer drinking in a bath versus a bowl of water in their viv. Now you will hear many different opinions on this matter. Some say bathe them daily,some say once a week. In my opinion as long as they are getting some kind of water daily(that include's fruits or misting the greens with water) then they don't neccesarily need a bath every day. If you can't bathe her everyday ,that's fine, do it every other day or every few days. My girl generally gets one every day( because she enjoys her showers) sometimes it's every few days,but I give her fruit and sprinkle water on her greens.She stays plenty hydrated.

 

[Sagelover]

I tried giving him a bath once but he flipped out lol. I do spray him and give him many veggies. Any good advice on bathing?

 

[Ethelia]

Dragons never really enjoy baths to start with, but it is the absolute best way to hydrate them as they absorb water through their vents.
A bath should be for no less than 10 minutes and the water should be warm (not hot) up to their armpits.

To make it easier on them you can put in a towel at the bottom of the tub, alot of the time its the lack of grip that freaks them out.
Some people also put in something for them to climb on, like one of their rocks or branches so they feel like they can get out if they need too.

You do need to be firm though, because if you let your dragon out when they throw a hissy fit they will continue to do this.