concern at bath time

[my.babys]

hi b.d friends.

I've been noticing when i bath my dragons (individually) they start 2 breath quite fast and it looks like they r going 2 b sick. 
i only put the desired amount of luke warm water in for them (not deeper than there shoulders)

is this normal? 

thanks for any advice.

[mtardiff]

mine breathes heavy too, not all the time once they get used to it they aren't stressed as much.  It is definately stress, they dont like it!  Some prefer cooler water, whereas some like it warm.  Some are less stressed if you put something in there they can stand on, like a face clothe or something.  Mine is just fine when my hand is in there, this way he doesn't feel like he is alone.

[mtardiff]

oh and I forgot to mention, they will puff up there beard too.  Thats what probably makes you think they are going to be sick.

[my.babys]

hi there thanks for ur time in replying 2 my post.
at least i can stop worrying as much now knowing mine arnt the only dragons that do this.


 

[mtardiff]

Your welcome!  These are the strangest little creatures!  I love my beardie, he is so sweet!