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Bathing

Ike66 Jan 31, 2004 09:28 PM

Is it good to bathe Uros once a week in the right temp water i rewad i na few caresheets this is good to do for good color and health
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Replies (2)

samoID Feb 01, 2004 02:46 AM

as far as i know it is good.the water temp should be near 100 F, so they don't lose to much of their body heat!
it's good especially when they're about to shed.it helps them a bit!
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el_toro Feb 01, 2004 12:55 PM

I do this once or twice a month. Nice warm water - if it burns you, it will burn them. Only use about 1/2" of water, otherwise you risk them getting water in the lungs. Mine will drink from the bath periodically, which is why I do it. If they didn't and they weren't shedding, I probably wouldn't soak them. Also, be sure to dry them off VERY well afterwards or else you risk tail rot. And do it early enough in the day that they can bask under lights to get rid of any remaining excess moisture.

Some people do not soak their uros at all. Those who are trying dirt substrates or who have higher humidity in their homes/cages probably don't need or want to soak them.

Just my opinion/observations!
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