whats the best way to give a beardie a bath??how long do you give them one??what should the water temp be like??also,his tail has been white colored for awhile now,he is shedding today,but not sure if his tail is shedding too well..hope someone can help..thanks.
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Jonny Blaze
1.0 Nosy Be Panther
1 Bearded Dragon--sex not determined yet
0.1 Yorkshire terrier Brandy,10 years old
1.0 Golden lab-Dusty R.I.P May 16,2007,14.5 years old
1.0 Black lab "wiggler",2 years old
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jonnyblaze
Sep 20, 2007 05:30 PM
Replies (3)
BDlvr
Sep 20, 2007 07:26 PM
I disinfect my kitchen sink and then bath mine individually in it. I measure the water temp. before I put them in. 80 is safe for any dragon. Some of mine like it hotter so I'd say a good range might be 78 - 83. I don't bath mine on a schedule. Some hardly ever get bathed. I always do it for a reason and that determines the length. For shedding maybe 15 mins. till any retained shed comes off. Make sure especially on the tail end and the toes. Don't try to peel it if it's still stuck, it should pretty much rub off when it's ready. I also mist mine when they're shedding.
reptisillious
Sep 20, 2007 11:27 PM
I shoot for 78 degree and use one of those cheapo aquarium thermometer from Wally-world or Fred Meyer. As far as how long? that depends on the animal. My female loves to swim and play in the water, I let her stay until she wants out. Usually when it's cooled. My male and other Females werent as excited about it. I always watch them, I guess you ust get to know when they are done. I have actually refilled the water for the one female. She'd proubly stay all day if I let her. Not to deep, enough so they can comfortably stand in. Some animals will get upset if they hear the water running.
Best,
Steve
TazziesMommy
Sep 21, 2007 01:33 PM
Mine love to go "swimming" in a little plastic swimming pool in the backyard. I put it on tilted ground so part of it is deeper than other parts and they can choose whether to swim or hang out. They soak up the sunshine and swim like little crocodiles. I used to measure the temp, but now I just make it lukewarm to my hand. You get to know how they like it. I think it's one of their favorite activities!
Lisa
