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Bearded Dragon Going For A Swim With His Human Mom Is Stopping People In Their Tracks

Let's face it--swimming pools were practically built for summertime. Swimming is a fun form of exercise that just about anyone can do, and taking a dip in the water can be perfect for cooling off. It comes as no surprise that some pets love going for a swim, too.

Many dogs enjoy getting in the water, but that's not what we're talking about here. @Nicolethomas200 brought her bearded dragon to the pool! Even though the reptile enjoyed the coolness of the water, he enjoyed being with his mom even more.

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Now that's not something you'd see every day! We'd definitely do a double-take if we saw a bearded dragon having fun at our local pool, but no one seems to be batting an eye in this video clip. In the comment section, though--that's another story!

@Batfreak215 must've read the lizard's mind when she wrote "'and that's enough of that..MOOOOOM!'" That's exactly what a child would say! Luckily for this scaly kiddo, his mom is right there to give him a helping hand... And a floatie to chill on top of.

We thought we had it all figured out, but then we read what @humansbeing86 had to say: "he just dropped a freaking log too!" OMG--he did! That was a super sneaky move, but at least he took a paddle away from Mom before doing his business in the pool. This bearded dragon really is like a little kid!

While some viewers (ourselves included) were initially surprised by how naturally this reptile can swim, others who are more experienced with this species know that bearded dragons are naturally talented swimmers. They don't often encounter large bodies of water in the wild, though they can navigate short swims just fine.

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My Family Adopted A Bearded Dragon

One of the most interesting things about being a parent is watching your kids discover their passions. I'm not talking about "truck" and "princess" phases, but rather, the kind of deep dives that happen when your kid becomes completely and wholly fascinated about something.

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In our family, this "something" includes art and drawing, flamingos and dogs, and, as it were, herpetology.

Yes. Herpetology. As in the study of reptiles. As in turtles and salamanders, and (ahem) snakes.

I, like Indiana Jones, have a visceral, total body reaction to snakes. They're slithery and leg-less and completely alien to me. So of course, my 12-year-old is obsessed with them and has, for the last several years, been begging for a snake.

Photograph by Sarah McCosham

But. The last thing I want to do as a parent is project my own fears on something that truly fascinates my kid. So after doing a bit of research, we landed on a compromise: volunteering at Arrowhead Rescue, a local nonprofit that accepts unwanted reptiles, rehabilitating them for reentry into the wild and also, much to Julian's delight, serving as a temporary home for exotic pets in need of adoption.

To volunteer, you need to fill out an application and attend training, which includes everything from learning how to clean habitats, moving and preparing equipment for intakes, and, as it were, fostering reptiles while they wait for their "forever homes." Arrowhead Rescue has everything from leopard geckos and ball pythons to African mud turtles and bearded dragons.

What's great about the reptiles up for adoption at Arrowhead is that, for the most part, they're all considered great "starter reptiles" for those interested in reptile ownership. Ball pythons fall into this category, explained Julian—but it was the bearded dragons that caught my eye. They are like tiny dinosaurs and they love eating fresh greens. They're known for being especially emotive and personable. They're rough but not prickly, definitely not slimy and slithery.

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You know the way that, when you visit a pet shelter or adoption event, you're basically agreeing to come home with a new family member? Well. This is how, against all odds, we ended up not simply fostering a bearded dragon named Atlas, but we ended up adopting her and somehow, she has become my little BFF, office buddy, and emotional support lizard. Julian thinks it's fantastic and so do I. I can say, without hesitation, that I would never ever have adopted a lizard on my own, but I am so very glad I have—and I have my budding herpetologist and Arrowhead Rescue to thank for this welcome addition to our family.

Arrowhead Rescue, Cincinnati. Please note that, as Arrowhead is volunteer-run, you'll need to contact the rescue for location and other information.


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