Just wondering if this is a healthy look?

[Bluemonster107]

I know there are so many variations to Beardies, but I am a newbie and adopted a 2 year old male beardie.... He has been with me a week now. I think he is still too skinny ... and not even sure his 'skin' is a healthy look. He does have pretty bright eyes... and his poop is finally normal !! lol

 

[CooperDragon]

He looks like he's in pretty good shape based on the photos. What you want to look for are filled out arms, no hip bones poking out at the base of the tail, and filled in fat pads on top of the head right behind his eyes.

 

[Bluemonster107]

thanks cooperdragon.... I took a few of the areas you say to pay attention too.... and nothing stands out as 'bony' in my eye...... one other question regarding the skin. Should it be 'taught'? or wrinkles?... I read that if you kind of pull the loose wrinkle up and it doesn't fall quickly back into shape ... they are dehydrated.... I know that is true for people, but does that apply really to bearded dragons?
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[CooperDragon]

He looks OK from what I see in the photo. Their skin is somewhat loose to allow them to expand/puff out which they do fairly often. The best indicator of hydration I've found is to see if the urate is hard/chalky or if it looks moist. With fresh veges and well hydrated/gutloaded bugs dehydration isn't too big of a concern, especially with regular baths available to drink from.

 

[Bluemonster107]

regular baths.. he takes like every other day.... but doesnt really drink from it. I do put a few drops on his tip of mouth that he sometimes will lick... but maybe only once or twice does he actually lick it.
His poop has the 'encasement' look now with the liquid whiteish end... semi-solid.
I do put water on the greens when i feed them to him, just wasnt sure if that is enough.