Help on Getting thier Mouth Open?

[Cristina]

How can I get thier mouth open w/ out hurting them?..They fight all the way..
Im trying to go in through the sides but I dont want to just shove it in b/c I dont want to damage any teeth.
Buddys spikes are pretty smooth, but Pumpkin's are sharp..I have punchure holes all over my hands.

Last night I had babyfood/grinded superworm slop all over me!!

Any tricks???

[morti]

With any snake or lizard I find that the easiest tool to use is a rubber spatula. The soft rubber won't hurt your critter and you can use the pointy bit in the front kindof gently walking it to the back of the jaws.

I am afraid that I don't have any tricks for not getting spiked by a beardie... I am not a beardie kindof guy.

[Finghin]

for the body spikes - have you tried wrapping them in a towel? Phoenix tolerates being in a towel after a bath.
Why are you needing to get the mouth open?

[Cristina]

Originally Posted by Finghin

for the body spikes - have you tried wrapping them in a towel? Phoenix tolerates being in a towel after a bath.
Why are you needing to get the mouth open?

b/c i got from a breeder for my son for x-mas..all the while telling him somethings wrong..he said there fine..well i took them to the vet..parasite city..but hes making things right