Many bearded dragons owner don't know how to keep a dragon clean, so here are some words about bathing a bearded dragon. This should give you the basics about.
Bathing is an important part in keeping a healthy dragon. Regular bathing helps improve the Beardie's overall hydration status and keep the Beardie clean and happy.
Most Bearded Dragons prefer to potty in the tub (making it very easy for you to clean up after them and disinfect the surfaces). Baths also help during shedding, keeping the loosening skin soft.
Some Beardies are comfortable bathing in the sink or the bath tub and others may not like bath time at all. You can try placing a see-through Rubbermaid container on your countertop and gently placing your Beardie inside. He may feel more comfortable resting on your hand while it is submerged in the water. Or you could try rolling up a wash cloth and letting him rest his arms on it. They need to feel secure or they will never enjoy bath time.
While bathing your Bearded Dragon, the bath water should ideally be warm on your wrist and not hot, much like bath water for a small child. Make the water only as deep as your Beardie's chest or half way up their front arms. You should never leave your Beardie unattended in the bath because accidents only take a second to happen.
The ideal temperature for the bath water should be ...
More on bathing and caring your bearded dragon, along with everything you need to know about bearded dragons, you can find on Bearded Dragons Secrets Revealed Ebook.
| Florian Ross is a freelancer and small lizard expert. For more tips on raising Bearded Dragons Lizards and having them live 3 times longer, go to http://www.pets-lovers.com/bd/beardeddragons.htm |
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