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I have two large adult Bearded Dragons, a male and a female.  I got them in trade from a pet shop and they smell.  Is it OK to wash then off and if so, is mild soap and water OK?
 
~One of the best things to do for dragons is give them , at least, a weekly warm bath.  ~Emphasis on WARM!~ It helps with shedding, hydration, evacuation and most of them just plain enjoy it!  (Although they do not always seem to at first)

~ They will puff up with air, (for flotation, I assume,) but this goes back down after they have been out of the water for awhile. When they first experience a bath, some dragons will flail and struggle, as if terrified.  They normally get used to the water after awhile.

~I make it a point to scoop out their feces as soon as possible after they do it. That is a very important area. Dragons will run through the stuff picking up the odor and bacteria!  It is much safer for them and easier to keep them from contracting diseases if the tank is kept clean.

~ I do not usually use any kind of soap.  If I really feel the need to use something to cleanse them, I keep a supply of baby shampoo on hand.  A good rinsing off is necessary in that case.

~ If your dragons are having any difficulty with evacuation, a warm bath is always my first suggestion, followed by gentle tummy massaging.  Usually, the warm water will take care of it.

Waves and head bobs!
 
Thanks Jude
I knew theywould not desolve in water  <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> , but the soap thing was what I was really looking for.  Never know when an animal species might be allergic or sensitive.  I'll see that my buddies get a bath!
 
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