How do you bath your Bearded?

Moose1960 · 03-27-03, 05:09 PM

This may sound silly, but do you put water in the sink, have a special rubbermaid, or do you do it in the cage?

Also how often should they be bathed.
Temp?
depth?

Nicky · 03-27-03, 05:13 PM

my cousin puts his in a rubber maid container and fills it up acouple of centimeters in luke warm water for maybe 5-10 mins but he only does it if his is having shedding problems i don't think your normally supossed to bath them because there like semi-desert species so they don't need frequint bathing just for like shed problems you know i hope that helped

eyespy · 03-27-03, 05:24 PM

The water temp should be about 95 degrees Fahrenheit, give or take a few. Depth should be no higher than their shoulders.

I bathe mine regularly to aid in hydration. The vets I've worked with swear by bathing dragons regularly IF they enjoy it as it helps to slow down or prevent the development of kidney and liver disease which is one of the main killers of captive beardies. If they don't like it though, the stress is probably not going to be good for them.

I have friends who were born in Australia and they regularly saw beardies swimming in billabongs, both inlands and coastals.

fr0glet · 03-29-03, 05:06 PM

I also bathe my beardie regularly. I use a small rubbermaid dish tub for a variety of herp purposes. I agree with the comments eyespy made 100%.

My beardie genuinely seems to enjoy his baths, he relaxes in the warm water and closes his eyes while I stroke his head. He often poops in the water too, which brings bathtime to a screeching halt.

critters · 03-29-03, 11:48 PM

This is really going to sound crazy, but my beardie loves for me to hold him underneath the faucet. The water is luke warm to my hand. When he's had enough he lets me know by moving out from underneath the water.

norman · 03-29-03, 11:55 PM

our beardie likes a bath that is warm to the touch, and about shoulder deep to him.Some times i catch him swimming around in his waterbowl too.(He also defecates in his waterbowl often...which i think is a good thing as it is easy to clean)
-pete-

Sting · 03-30-03, 11:51 AM

I use the washbasin in our bathroom...and i clean them with an old toothbrush. They really enjoy it

scott hough · 03-30-03, 08:34 PM

we put a shoe box sized rubbermaid filled with lukewarm water in their cage a few times per week. they'll usually poop in the water in less than 3 hours. that's when it comes out.
happy bathing!

ThEmAdHaTtEr · 04-02-03, 07:07 AM

Is puting them in the tub bad? Cuz Norman was the only one who did so..

eyespy · 04-02-03, 12:24 PM

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I put my adults in the tub. Younger beardies get a plastic shoebox. I also have a nice plastic washtub that I take outside in the summertime to use as a swimming pool.

Just remember to use a 10% bleachwater solution and let it stand for at least 10 minutes afterward so your tub or bathing box doesn't get a buildup of bacteria. They love the tub! More room to swim around which means excellent exercise. They swim like crocodilians when they really love water, arms and legs tucked against the body, totally underwater and using the tail to move around. It's really adorable. If they are actively paddling with their arms, that's the panic paddle that says they've had enough swimming.

Moose1960 · 04-02-03, 07:41 PM

Well I took the plunge tonight, actually Zircon did. This was his first swim/bath. I only put in enough water to go the division piont of belly and back. He stayed in running around and such. Then when he started to scramble to get out I would let him climb on my hand and pick him up for a bit and then place him in again a min later. We did this for about 10 mins before it was back in his tank. It was a new experience so I dont hink he minded it but he was hesitant. Time i hope will get him swimming or playing around. here are a few shots.