Dragon owned by Dawn Mock
Bathing
Baths for beardies are pretty simple!
The water should be lukewarm (100F) and no higher than their shoulders. Baths should last about 5-15 minutes and the temperature should remain as constant as possible. Never leave your dragon unattended in water. Many dragons poop in water, so be ready to drain the tub if necessary.
Resuscitation
In the worst case scenario, your dragon will have inhaled water. In this situation, you want to lay your dragon across the palm of your hand with your dragon's head on your fingertips. Place the palm of your other hand on your dragon's back to hold them steady. Tilt your hands downwards and in a quick motion, jerk your hands down towards the floor. This helps dislodge water in their lungs, and often times you will see it run from their mouth or nose. After you are done, increase your dragon's basking temperature to help dry them out. Keep an eye out for gasping, wheezing, and snot bubbles.
The water should be lukewarm (100F) and no higher than their shoulders. Baths should last about 5-15 minutes and the temperature should remain as constant as possible. Never leave your dragon unattended in water. Many dragons poop in water, so be ready to drain the tub if necessary.
Resuscitation
In the worst case scenario, your dragon will have inhaled water. In this situation, you want to lay your dragon across the palm of your hand with your dragon's head on your fingertips. Place the palm of your other hand on your dragon's back to hold them steady. Tilt your hands downwards and in a quick motion, jerk your hands down towards the floor. This helps dislodge water in their lungs, and often times you will see it run from their mouth or nose. After you are done, increase your dragon's basking temperature to help dry them out. Keep an eye out for gasping, wheezing, and snot bubbles.