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What does it mean, or what is the purpose, when beardies do that little water dance when you place them in water? Does it mean they are happy? aggitated? annoyed? cleaning themself? playing? trying to get the water off themself? I think its so cute!

I have no idea what your talking about by "water dance". You should be bathing them in warm water. and when there in the water they should be able to put all 4 feet on the ground. also dont use any soap or shampoo or any chemicals on the bearded dragon.
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jonathan
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I think there is such a thing...i heard that it happens predominately with females too...although i have no idea why they do such a thing...beats me O.o
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>>What does it mean, or what is the purpose, when beardies do that little water dance when you place them in water?

You mean when they kindof kick at themselves? I *think* they're trying to splash themselves with water. At least, I'm pretty sure that it doesn't mean that they're agitated, as our Oolong really seems to enjoy the water (to the point that he jumped into our swimming pool on his own o_O ), & when he wants out of his bath he just jumps out, rather than wasting time w/ more subtle hints.
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~Alice

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