Norman stayed in the bath for over an hour. I kept adding warm water. He did not want to get out. Look at this video of him soaking in the warm water.
Showing posts with label bath time. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bath time. Show all posts
Monday, April 3, 2017
Shedding Norman
Norman has been shedding and I soaked him yesterday. He actually let me pull off a lot of the skin that was hanging on him. So exciting!
Norman stayed in the bath for over an hour. I kept adding warm water. He did not want to get out. Look at this video of him soaking in the warm water.
Norman stayed in the bath for over an hour. I kept adding warm water. He did not want to get out. Look at this video of him soaking in the warm water.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Kreature's Holiday
Kreature had a big day yesterday with lots of exploration. We had to switch out his cage for a bark free one (the bark was irritating the hubby's allergies) and this boy needed a bath.
At first, he fought me. After he relaxed, he spent an hour soaking with his eyes mostly closed!
Then he went for a walk about while we kept cleaning the front room.
After the carpet was clean and dry and the room was ready, Kreature checked out his new cage.
At first he wasn't sure about it. I had to run a couple errands and when I came back, Kreature wasn't in his cage. When I asked my boys where he was, they told me Kreature was sleeping in Belle's dog crate.
I moved him back to his own cage (he wasn't happy). But soon discovered that an upside down dog bed makes a very comfortable hide. His cage is temporary until I can get him a bigger one, but considering how often he is out and about, I think he'll be okay.
At first, he fought me. After he relaxed, he spent an hour soaking with his eyes mostly closed!
Then he went for a walk about while we kept cleaning the front room.
After the carpet was clean and dry and the room was ready, Kreature checked out his new cage.
At first he wasn't sure about it. I had to run a couple errands and when I came back, Kreature wasn't in his cage. When I asked my boys where he was, they told me Kreature was sleeping in Belle's dog crate.
I moved him back to his own cage (he wasn't happy). But soon discovered that an upside down dog bed makes a very comfortable hide. His cage is temporary until I can get him a bigger one, but considering how often he is out and about, I think he'll be okay.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Adding in More Personalized Items on Etsy
The personalized blankies have sold SO well in the past year that I'm expanding the selection in my shop to include a bath towel and a Christmas blankie. I'll keep adding more things on too.
The towel set is HERE.
The Christmas set is HERE.
Coming soon is a set of white glitter wings with a name embroidered in the middle as a memorial for beardies who have passed away. Nice enough to be hung on the wall or as a Christmas ornament.
The towel set is HERE.
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| Comes with a free rubber duck! |
The Christmas set is HERE.
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| Blankie & ornament |
Coming soon is a set of white glitter wings with a name embroidered in the middle as a memorial for beardies who have passed away. Nice enough to be hung on the wall or as a Christmas ornament.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Bath Night
Midnight's first bath here. He's not thrilled.
Hermy-
Otis--
Georgie & Baby Foot--
I don't have time to bathe the beardies, but at least the torts are soaked.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Bath Time-- a Weekly Must for Adult Beardies
Adult beardies need a bath *at least* once a week so they have an opportunity to drink and to poop. Once they get used to the bath, they will do both of things without fail.
Juvenile beardies (over 6 months) need a bath a couple times a week. It's best to not bathe baby beardies because they can't handle the temperature changes.
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Bath water should be warm, but not hot! Don't burn them. It's not supposed to be a sauna. Be sure to add more warm water if they are in the bath for a long time.
Most beardies will involuntarily puff up with air when the get into water; it's a survival instinct to keep them afloat. Don't worry about it.
Some beardies like to swim around and play; some don't. If they like to swim, let them swim. My older three beardies got in tonight, got a drink, and then wanted out.
A beardie who has had a lot to drink will have a very full belly! Don't squeeze them too hard or they will spit the water back up.
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For new beardies who aren't used to baths, I dip my fingers in the water and dribble it on their noses to make them drink. It may take a few drops, but usually they will start opening their mouths and licking up the water. You can keep doing that until they stop licking or you can gently coax their mouths down toward the water so they can drink directly. Once my beardies learn to lap up the water themselves, I don't even have to dribble water on their noses-- they do it immediately.
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If they poop in the water, then bath time is over. Don't let them drink the poopy water. If they haven't had anything to drink, drain the water, wash out the sink, refill the water, and put them back in.
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Once my beardies have bathed, I wrap them in a clean towel and put them back directly under their basking spot so they can warm back up.
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When I have new beardies, I change the water for each one so I don't spread any diseases. Tonight Thor got the first bath, then I washed out the sink and refilled it for Toothless. I also used separate towels for them. Because Lizzie, Max, and SweetPea have been with me and around each other for a long time, I let them share the same water.
Juvenile beardies (over 6 months) need a bath a couple times a week. It's best to not bathe baby beardies because they can't handle the temperature changes.
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Bath water should be warm, but not hot! Don't burn them. It's not supposed to be a sauna. Be sure to add more warm water if they are in the bath for a long time.
Most beardies will involuntarily puff up with air when the get into water; it's a survival instinct to keep them afloat. Don't worry about it.
Some beardies like to swim around and play; some don't. If they like to swim, let them swim. My older three beardies got in tonight, got a drink, and then wanted out.
A beardie who has had a lot to drink will have a very full belly! Don't squeeze them too hard or they will spit the water back up.
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For new beardies who aren't used to baths, I dip my fingers in the water and dribble it on their noses to make them drink. It may take a few drops, but usually they will start opening their mouths and licking up the water. You can keep doing that until they stop licking or you can gently coax their mouths down toward the water so they can drink directly. Once my beardies learn to lap up the water themselves, I don't even have to dribble water on their noses-- they do it immediately.
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If they poop in the water, then bath time is over. Don't let them drink the poopy water. If they haven't had anything to drink, drain the water, wash out the sink, refill the water, and put them back in.
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Once my beardies have bathed, I wrap them in a clean towel and put them back directly under their basking spot so they can warm back up.
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When I have new beardies, I change the water for each one so I don't spread any diseases. Tonight Thor got the first bath, then I washed out the sink and refilled it for Toothless. I also used separate towels for them. Because Lizzie, Max, and SweetPea have been with me and around each other for a long time, I let them share the same water.
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| SweetPea drinking. She's about to shed so her back is white |
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| Max drinking. He weighed a lot more when I picked him up! |
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| Toothless & her first bath with me |
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| Lizzie drinking. He used to hate bath time, but now he enjoys it |
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