do you bathe / soak your leos?

[wyeto]

I have heard of people bathing their leos in a warm water bath to aide in digestion and shedding. I saw a guy on youtube that has been bathing his leos since they were babies and now they can even swim and actually enjoy it. Have any of you ever done this?

 

[LzzrdBoy]

I voted "never tried" but it's something I definitely want to try. From what I've read around the various enthusiasts forums there's nothing wrong with a short soak now and then. The only recommendations I've seen is that the water should be slightly warmer than warm and time in the water should be fairly limited. Beyond that I'll have to do some more reading before I give it a try.

 

[Jenn_tigercat]

I didn't vote but I only soak mine when it looks they are having issues shedding or if I noticed that they haven't gone to the bathroom for an few days.

 

[Taquiq]

I bathe them every so often in a Tupperware of lukewarm water for a couple minutes. Especially if they are having a hard time shedding.

 

[SDCowboy]

I heard a good soaking is good if they haven't pooped in a while. Is this true?

 

[PaladinGirl]

I didn't vote but I do put my gecko in water every 2 weeks right after she sheds to get the unshed skin off her toes. I wouldn't call it bathing though.

 

[gothra]

I try not to soak them unless they're not eating or constipated. In that case, I add a bit of Reptiboost (electrolyte powder) in luke warm water and soak them for about 20 minutes.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

First of all, leopard geckos DO NOT SWIM! They will drown in water deeper than they can stand in. Where they come from in the wild there are no bodies of water, so they are not adapted to swim. I had a male Super Snow drown in just enough water to come up to his elbows, and had a baby drown in it's water bowl that was too full!

I have soaked a few geckos in less than 1/2" of salt water for hemipenile prolapse, and just enough clear water to cover their feet when they had stuck shed on their toes, but NEVER without constant monitoring... even holding them. I rinsed off a gecko in lukewarm water once when he was shipped to me and covered in poo, but I would never dream of bathing my geckos.

 

[Blazebabe]

I've never bathed any of mine, as leo's like going through the water in their tanks and that's how they keep themselves right besides humidity also.

 

[Kelkiie]

I soak my leo every few days since she's close to shed, plus it's cute to watch and she enjoys it for a few minutes then tries to climb out.

 

[Blazebabe]

I'd bath blaze if she'd shed her skin and any was still left on her.

 

[SDCowboy]

I soak mine and she loves it! She also had an amazing shed the next day, I think, because if it.

 

[Jayme]

I tried soaking my leo once and she got really angry with me and threw a fit, so I haven't done it again since then. o.o

 

[Adirondackgeckos]

I only bath (in georges aloe) for shedding problems. I only put enough in their tubs to reach their elbows and run cap fulls over the body. AND Georges Aloe in the tubby for constipation, and if they should take a little drink it moves things along and is very healthy.

 

[sunshinegeckos]

I do when they are shedding to help with the shedding

 

[rickmoss95]

First of all, leopard geckos DO NOT SWIM! They will drown in water deeper than they can stand in. Where they come from in the wild there are no bodies of water, so they are not adapted to swim. I had a male Super Snow drown in just enough water to come up to his elbows, and had a baby drown in it's water bowl that was too full!

I have soaked a few geckos in less than 1/2" of salt water for hemipenile prolapse, and just enough clear water to cover their feet when they had stuck shed on their toes, but NEVER without constant monitoring... even holding them. I rinsed off a gecko in lukewarm water once when he was shipped to me and covered in poo, but I would never dream of bathing my geckos.

hmm, salt water? i have used sugar water for green tree pythons for rectal prolapse...i have never heard of salt water. please dont take this as "you dont know what you are talking about"...i have just never heard of using salt. i also didnt know that leopards had prolapses! i am a virgin when it comes to leopards, i had ONE about 15 years ago...how often does this happen in leopards? i know in chondros, if they are fed too much, this will cause prolapse...especially if they dont poop after two meals. is this the same in leos? do they prolapse if they are fed too much, or have a stomach impaction? does feeding hard shelled worms cause this? sorry for all the questions, but it is exciting getting into something new! i am used to being the teacher, not the student...but i really love to learn, and am looking forward to a little "role reversal"....i have confidence in my abilities as a herp keeper, but keeping snakes for 23 years, then going to geckos...these are totally different in every aspect other than they are also reptiles!

 

[NinjaDuo]

First of all, leopard geckos DO NOT SWIM! They will drown in water deeper than they can stand in. Where they come from in the wild there are no bodies of water, so they are not adapted to swim. I had a male Super Snow drown in just enough water to come up to his elbows, and had a baby drown in it's water bowl that was too full!

I have soaked a few geckos in less than 1/2" of salt water for hemipenile prolapse, and just enough clear water to cover their feet when they had stuck shed on their toes, but NEVER without constant monitoring... even holding them. I rinsed off a gecko in lukewarm water once when he was shipped to me and covered in poo, but I would never dream of bathing my geckos.

Hmmm
Idk although they have no huge bodies of water, SOME are smart enough to not breath in water... And actually swim( frantic running to land). I think it's fine to bathe them. Just be careful. IMO survival of the fittest

 

[artes]

I don't bathe mine, but she has a water dish that's shallow enough she can hop in and bathe herself if she wants to. She has done it several times when she's getting ready to shed. She has a moss box, but she seems to prefer just hopping in the water. It is not deep enough to drown herself in, and it has two steps leading out just in case.

 

[eyelids]

In the rare case of a shed issue I put them in a large [9.75"] deli cup with pre-punched holes with just enough water to barely cover their feet... The large size ensures they have room to move around which you want them to do because the skin comes off easier... Then I put them over the heat tape where their bin would be in the rack for 10-20 minutes...

Btw, don't pooh-pooh Marcia's expertise... That's like not taking financial advice from Bill Gates...

 

[geckogirl3]

First of all, leopard geckos DO NOT SWIM! They will drown in water deeper than they can stand in. Where they come from in the wild there are no bodies of water, so they are not adapted to swim. I had a male Super Snow drown in just enough water to come up to his elbows, and had a baby drown in it's water bowl that was too full!

I have soaked a few geckos in less than 1/2" of salt water for hemipenile prolapse, and just enough clear water to cover their feet when they had stuck shed on their toes, but NEVER without constant monitoring... even holding them. I rinsed off a gecko in lukewarm water once when he was shipped to me and covered in poo, but I would never dream of bathing my geckos.

mine can swim