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While researching online, I've read many sites saying that you should bathe your uromastyx.

I have a few questions:

1. How much water do you put in the bin (depth)? What temperature?

2. Is there a better time of day to bathe your Uro?

3. And when? How do you judge when your Uro needs a bath?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm just unclear on these points.

Thank you
Cory

Hope I can help here...

1. How much water do you put in the bin (depth)? What temperature? The temp can be up to about 100-105 degrees. You only put enough water in to come up to mid-side. So just up to the middle of their sides. You dont want them floating or unable to move around and put their head in and out if they so choose.

2. Is there a better time of day to bathe your Uro?
Not really, altho I feel that after they have already been out a bit (and warmed up) is better instead of "shock" going into a sudden hot water.

3. And when? How do you judge when your Uro needs a bath? They really don't "require" baths other than if dehydrated, some maybe need it if they are gravid, or sometimes it is most helpful if they are having a tough time with shedding. Otherwise just every so often is fine for normal, healthy uros.

Renee

Here's what I've learned about bathing...

1. How much water do you put in the bin (depth)? What temperature?
You only want enough water to go up to the side of the Uro, so he can still touch the bottom and move himself around. For baby Uros, like mine, it generally helps to hold them at the water level. Scooter falls asleep when I do this! What Temp? I've never taken the temp of the water I've used, but I go by this rule: if its too hot for you to touch, its probably a little too hot. You don't want it much cooler though, because he's hopefully just come from his warm environment. I notice Scooter will get ancy if the water cools off, so I try to bring in some more hot water half way through.

2. Is there a better time of day to bathe your Uro?
I've always heard that its best to bathe your Uro when they still have plenty of time to bask to heat out that water. You don't want to send them to bed right after a bath. Also, remember that when they bathe, water takes the place of food for a few hours, so I wouldn't bathe him immediatly before or after eating.

3. And when? How do you judge when your Uro needs a bath?
Like Mommy said, I don't think Uros ever "need" baths, but it helps sometimes in shedding and with overall hydration. I was told once a week is good, twice a week is plenty. This was advice for my little Uro.

You also want to consider HOW LONG you are bathing your Uro. I've heard 15 minutes, but not really any longer. My little guy doesn't stay that long, cause he can't handle soaking up as much water.

Hope this helps!

NOTE: This is not professional advice, just info from one Uro owner to another! Take away what you will.
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Thank you for the information! I just wasn't too sure..... I was reading about bathing, but it didn't give any details. Maybe I'll try it this week - I've had her 3 weeks or so now.

Thanks Again
Cory