Do you bathe your dragon

[Neill]

Just wondering how many people bath there dragon.

yes/no

Never thought about it?

If so what is your water temp?

 

[KnECritters]

I bathe mine 3X a week. The water temp is about 90 degrees Fahrenheit or so. Not TOO hot, but not cold either.

 

[Neill]

once a week for me at around 85-90 degrees

 

[linda]

only once a week

 

[Lena]

2-3 times a week for adults, every other day for babies.. That's the rule.

Bathes are EXTREMELY important for hydration.

 

[italipinos8]

I bathe mine 2 times a week. My female loves it and my male hates it. For the temp. i just make it just a little warm on my skin.

 

[Alliemac]

I bath mine everyday. She LOVES the water and if I don't get her morning bath done in a timely fashion she's a brat for the rest of that day. I use warm but not hot water, the same you would do for a baby bath. I have to use two tubs though. She poops in the first one, I give her a rinse and then she plays in the second bath.

 

[rubym]

Aarogon gets a bath every 3 days. he loves his bath time.

 

[marineman26]

so you just use plain ole water to bath them huh? theres nothing you have to use? like to clean them? I am thinking about getting one but not sure

 

[Sebastian]

Do you guys think those animals do takes baths in their natural environment ?

 

[Alliemac]

Do you guys think those animals do takes baths in their natural environment ?

Considering the efficiency in which they absorb water through their vents I would say YES they do in some form. A species would not develop a trait like that randomly without purpose in the wild. My girl rarely drinks from a dish or the bath yet is fully hydrated by her daily baths.

Besides the obvious hydration benefits it's something that many beardies enjoy and look forward to. Just because something doesn't happen on a schedule in the wild doesn't mean that a domesticated animal can't benefit from it or simply enjoy it. I'm pretty sure that geckos don't have a calcium dish to eat from in the wild yet most gecko owners offer one for the health benefits. My birds have a cuttlebone in their cage...also not present in the wild. My cats are brushed at least once a week. I'm pretty sure they would live without it but they like it and I like that there isn't hair all over the house.

A pet owners responsibility is to provide an environment in which the animal can thrive despite their captivity. Sometimes that means doing things that don't happen in the wild....

 

[dewbert]

Every week or so. I pop her in the bath tub with water between 90 and 95 degrees. She doesn't seem to care one way or another about it though.

 

[eric]

Do you guys think those animals do takes baths in their natural environment ?

:main_no: This is totally unnecessary and can potentially lead to respiratory infections! All dragons need is a balanced diet of fruit/veggies/insects and an occasional light misting. There is absolutely no reason to soak them. They receive all the moisture they need from the fruits and veggies they eat. We have been raising/breeding Dragons for almost 10 years now and don't bath our Dragons. I don't know where this info came from or started from but I see no need in putting your Dragon in a potentially dangerous situation. Show me a photo of a Bearded Dragon in the wild soaking in a lake/pond or stream in Australia and then and only then will I change my mind.

 

[Alliemac]

:main_no: This is totally unnecessary and can potentially lead to respiratory infections! All dragons need is a balanced diet of fruit/veggies/insects and an occasional light misting. There is absolutely no reason to soak them. They receive all the moisture they need from the fruits and veggies they eat. We have been raising/breeding Dragons for almost 10 years now and don't bath our Dragons. I don't know where this info came from or started from but I see no need in putting your Dragon in a potentially dangerous situation. Show me a photo of a Bearded Dragon in the wild soaking in a lake/pond or stream in Australia and then and only then will I change my mind.

What about that they LIKE it? Coupled with the fact that it does no harm....

My beardie sits in his water dish and swims in circles on days I miss his bath. Perhaps he should ready your post.....

 

[Rockinar Dragonz]

It can lead to URI but ONLY if other conditions are not as they should be (low temps, high humidity, etc.). All of our adult dragons are bathed at least twice a week; all babies are bathed daily. Although they do get some hydration from their greens or feeders, they will eagerly lap up water while in the tub. If they don't lap, they relax, enjoy, and hydrate while absorbing moisture thru their vent. I suppose the extra care we provide them in captivity is the reason why their life-span is so much longer than in the wild.

 

[AllGeckos]

Just gave my beardie a bath for the first time he loved it! also pooped which he has not done in a awhile. He was splashing water with his legs onto his back and head it was cute.
How long do you all usually bathe for? I did for about 15 minutes. Also how deep do you make the water? Do you let him fully swim, or just skim?

 

[Rockinar Dragonz]

15 mins is a good duration. A lot of my beardies will 'hold' their bowels until it's bath time. They don't like mess in their cage. For babies, I make it just deep enough to soak their vent. For juvies & adults about half way up to their shoulders. I go a bit deeper if I'm soaking a dragon with a heavy full body shed for relief. Some dragons will flatten out so the water covers their entire body. Others try to stand up higher to avoid it. LOL! Let them swim only if they feel secure and want to. They suck in air and puff up like a round balloon. It's super cute!

 

[AllGeckos]

cool, sounds good thanks for info!

 

[SDahmer]

I think the only reason you should soak is if your beardie is having trouble shedding. But I guess someone would've had problems with it by now if it were bad for them.

 

[Rockinar Dragonz]

I just wanted to add... If I'm feeding silkworms or hornworms, I don't concern myself with baths. They have so much moisture content, they provide plenty of hydration along with their greens.