Bearded dragons need to soak in water. While it may seem strange to give a reptile a bath, there are actually a lot of benefits associated with regular soaks. Learn why it’s important to give your beardie regular baths and how to do it correctly in the sections below.
What You'll Learn
Why Do Bearded Dragons Need to Soak?
There are actually a few reasons why bearded dragons need to soak.
Healthy Skin
Reptiles, like all animals, have a protective layer of skin that helps them regulate their body temperature and stay healthy. When bearded dragons soak, the water helps to keep their skin hydrated and soft, allowing it to function properly.
Parasite Free
With regular soakings, your beardie will be less likely to pick up parasites and other skin problems. This can help keep them healthy and save you from having to treat any potential skin issues.
How Often Should I Let My Bearded Dragon Soak
When it comes to bathing your bearded dragon, the frequency will depend on a few factors. Generally speaking, it’s recommended to give your pet a soak once a week. This allows them to stay clean and healthy without overdoing it.
However, if your bearded dragon is particularly dirty or has an issue with parasites, you may want to increase the frequency of their soaks.
You should also increase the frequency if your bearded dragon is shedding. This will help to make the shedding process easier and prevent any skin issues from developing.
On the other hand, if your bearded dragon is in good health and doesn’t seem to require any extra baths, you can reduce the frequency to once every two weeks. This should still be enough to keep them healthy and clean.
How to Soak Your Bearded Dragon
Now that you know why your bearded dragon needs to soak and how often they should do it, let’s talk about how to do it properly.
First, you’ll need to fill up a container with lukewarm water. The container should be big enough for your bearded dragon to move around comfortably, but not so big that they can’t get out.
Once the water is ready, you can put your bearded dragon in the container. You may want to hold them in the water for a few minutes to make sure they’re comfortable. You should also talk to them in a soothing voice so that they don’t get too stressed out.
After a few minutes, you can let go of your bearded dragon. They should be able to swim around on their own. Let them stay in the water for about 15-20 minutes, then take them out and dry them off with a towel.
Don’t Neglect Soaking
Bearded dragons need to soak in water to keep their skin healthy and free of parasites. Soaking once a week should be enough to keep them clean and healthy, but you may want to increase the frequency if they are particularly dirty or have skin issues.
Make sure to use lukewarm water and hold your bearded dragon in the water for a few minutes to make sure they’re comfortable.
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