i just got this bearded dragon from my cousin and he has a weird oder. its like poop and mold.. its not real strong but it makes your hands smell when you hold him. is this normal? i just got him today so..
2007-09-14 14:27:37 · 8 answers · asked by PkmnMstrJenni 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Its best to wash ur hands b4 and after handlind ur reptile and give it a bath by soaking it in water about shoulder level if u have electrolytes for it put some in the water too.
2007-09-15 21:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mille O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all how often do you clean its tank? It should be cleaned at least twice a week, to prevent the tank from bacteria growth and of course the smell of the tank. It isn't the bearded dragon, since they don't sweat and don't have hairs that trap bacteria and make them smell, but it is most likely the smell of its food and crickets. Just to be safe, don't use any air fresheners or scented candles because the chemicals and toxins can mix into the air and severely harm your bearded dragon. The best thing to do is to clean the tank more frequently. If that is a problem based on your time to do things, then it is best to move your bearded dragon into a different room of your house. Maybe the room where you least go to.
2016-05-19 22:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by marilyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My beardie doesn't smell like that its probably due to improper care. I would suggest soaking your beardie at least once a week mine gets a bath every day as she likes to swim around in the tub that I put her in. Also make sure its getting a proper diet of correctly sized crickets no larger than the space between its eyes dusted with a calcium and multi vitamin powder. You should also be feeding it greens. As well as providing it with a hot basking spot and UV light. Check out kingsnake.com as they have a great beardie forum with many knowledgeable beardie owners and breeders. I also added some links to some good bearded dragon sites.
2007-09-14 18:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by stoligirl8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have three bearded dragons and they smell too just like everyother animal like dogs and cats they all happen to have their own smells and i think instead of giving them a bubble bath everytime they have a smell then either you should try to get used to the smell and clean their house more often or you get rid of him to some one who doesn't mind.
2007-09-14 23:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn't smell bad. Does he get weekly soaks/baths? Hopefully he is not on sand. Does he have a heat lamp and a fresh UVB bulb? A good diet of salad and dusted insects? Here are some helpful sites:
http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/home.html
http://www.biology.lsa.umich.edu/research/labs/ktosney/file/BD.html
http://www.bearded-dragons.com/tips/
http://www.beardeddragon.org/
2007-09-14 15:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
put it in the tub with luke-warm water and let it be in there for 20 minuets. seriously thats what i do
2007-09-14 15:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by **CUTIE** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a bearded clam that smelled,i used some warm soap and water.
2007-09-14 14:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by LAMBERT'S LUNATIC'S 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
i think so because i had two lizards and they had a weird smell that's why my mom told me to give them away.
2007-09-14 14:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by *~*~tubane~*~* 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋