Does all that hair around the head cause any problems?
Most owners tie up the hair from the eyes on their Beardies It looks nice and gives them more field of vision. Yes, we have seen a Beardie run into things because of hair in their eyes. This is not as common as you would think – probably because the hair tends to flow as if blown back by the wind when they are running and away from the eyes. Most use bands that are protected with cloth so as not to cut through the hair. Also, grooming allows hairs in the corner of their eyes to be removed (short hairs that stick into the eye). But check with a Groomer before doing this, yo could pluck the wrong hairs. As they get older, some feel that the hair is easier to brush up over the eye – giving that characteristic look Beardies have. With their long hair, Beardies can get irritations to the ears. Regular cleaning of the ears can prevent this. Usually it is a result of moisture being retained in the ears. This can be from rain, swimming or even bathing. Some people suggest putting a large cotto
