What about bathing

[rambobeardie1]

I read somewhere that Bearded Dragons need a bath twice a week to stay hydrated, but Rambo won't even let me pick him up yet. I was wondering if anyone could answer this question, does my beardie need to be bathed twice a week or more???

 

[KarrieRee]

I read somewhere that Bearded Dragons need a bath twice a week to stay hydrated, but Rambo won't even let me pick him up yet. I was wondering if anyone could answer this question, does my beardie need to be bathed twice a week or more???

How old is Rambo? He should be hand tamed and you should be able to pick him up unless hes really a baby -- you want to start doing that now if hes a baby --- NO your dragon does not need a bath 2 times per week ---- tell me how old he is first

 

[CooperDragon]

If he's not used to handling yet, then I would avoid offering baths. Some like baths and others don't, but they aren't worth the stress unless necessary (soiled dragon, walked through poop, etc). They will get a lot of their hydration directly from food so if the bugs are well fed and he is offered plenty of fresh veges he should have enough. You can usually tell by looking at their poop if they are well hydrated or not. Dry, chalky urate and poop may indicate dehydration. They will also sometimes drink from a dish if you flick the water to create movement. I've had good luck dripping water on their nose to get them to lick it up too. These are good options to try if you determine he is dehydrated.

 

[rambobeardie1]

If he's not used to handling yet, then I would avoid offering baths. Some like baths and others don't, but they aren't worth the stress unless necessary (soiled dragon, walked through poop, etc). They will get a lot of their hydration directly from food so if the bugs are well fed and he is offered plenty of fresh veges he should have enough. You can usually tell by looking at their poop if they are well hydrated or not. Dry, chalky urate and poop may indicate dehydration. They will also sometimes drink from a dish if you flick the water to create movement. I've had good luck dripping water on their nose to get them to lick it up too. These are good options to try if you determine he is dehydrated.

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Xjrosie]

I agree. Not that I'm very experienced, but the only time I really bathe Thor is for stuck shed. He isn't too fond of water.

 

[Tonilee]

I bath my boy 1 to 2 times a week he isn't a great lover of the baths all the time but there is times he loves it and swims about. I think he also know once he has pooped he can come out lol. He is never really in long 10 minutes max each time and he is perfectly healthy and happy. I read somewhere that once they are out there bath you pat them down with a soft towel then put them back in their viv my ragnar has never done that he likes to lay on his log at the window. I have just bathed him and I will show yous a picture of him now. Will also attach a picture of him in the bath

 

[KarmaMoon]

I got a 12x8 plastic tub from the $1 store that i use ONLY for my baby. he gets a bath once a week. She is 8 months old.

 

[Tonilee]

Aww my boy just uses the bath tub he likes to walk about and swims