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| snake in my basement | 7/4/2008 | BPC |
Q: I am in the process of renting a home that has been empty since January.Today I found a snake in my ...
A: Sue, how do you feel about dogs? 4.5 Million(!!!) dog bites are treated in the U.S. each year, yet ...
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| Leopard gecko compatibility | 7/3/2008 | Diane |
Q: Can the Leopard gecko and the Desert horned lizard co exist in the same tank?
A: Sorry, nope they cannot live in the same tank. They have different needs. The needs are so ...
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| lighting | 7/3/2008 | Sandra |
Q: i just upgraded to a 90 gal tank and i would like to know what wattage lights to use. his tank does ...
A: Is this a Bearded Dragon that we are talking about? If so -I would try a 150 watt bulb-a regular ...
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| Skinny Leopard Gecko | 7/3/2008 | Sandra |
Q: I was reading a post you wrote about a skinny gecko. We have 2 geckos - one is super fat, and the ...
A: I'm sorry to read that you are having a problem with your Gecko Are these Leopard geckos that you ...
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| Leopard Gecko turning white | 7/3/2008 | Diane |
Q: We have a leopard gecko that is appx 4 years old. We just adopted her 2 months ago. She was dull ...
A: Did she do a complete shed? Does this white look the same as when she did a partial shed? If not, I ...
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| green Iguana | 7/2/2008 | Diane |
Q: We have a green Iguana for at least 6 months we have been feeding it mustard greens and it was doing ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet on caring for iguanas. In it you will find links to finding a vet ...
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| pregnant?? | 7/2/2008 | Sandra |
Q: hey it's monty again and I was wondering how to absolutely tell if your leopard gecko is pregnant? ...
A: I have a couple of links of excellent pics that show the eggs inside the female I am not sure if you ...
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| Baby bearded Dragon | 7/2/2008 | Yexalen |
Q: I got a baby bearded dragon and was told it was about 3 months old but the more and more I look at ...
A: waxworms are not good for them. They are very high in natural fats and its like feeding a baby ...
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| skinny leopard gecko | 7/2/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: Tracy, I was reading your conversation with Gwen, and it seems that I have a similar problem. I have ...
A: Ok, no problem. Can you email me at: Drache613@tampabay.rr.com I prefer to do that over email so ...
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| Healthcare for Euro-Mastis Lizard | 7/2/2008 | Sandra |
Q: I was away for a few days and I came back to see that one of my lizards was dying from malnutrition ...
A: A healthy lizard should not die if left only for a few days unless the tank temps got way too hot ...
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| skinny leopard gecko | 7/2/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: Tracy, I was reading your conversation with Gwen, and it seems that I have a similar problem. I have ...
A: Ok. Well, first thing I need is their individual weight in grams, & I will dose them for you. Do ...
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| gecko | 7/1/2008 | Yexalen |
Q:
A: Remove the sand immediately. Sand is one of the worst substrates you can put a lizard on. Because of ...
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| MHD won't eat crickets! | 7/1/2008 | Diane |
Q: I'm the proud debutant owner of a beautiful Mountain Horned Dragon. I've had it for a full 7 days ...
A: What a fantastic setup you have there!!! Just gorgeous! I think I may know what your problem ...
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| Sick Beardies | 7/1/2008 | Pam |
Q: I have 2 x 6 month old beardies. Both have recently become sick, not eating well, disoriented, ...
A: Please have these babies checked by a good reptile vet as soon as possible. The only thing that I ...
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| Fat tailed Gecko | 7/1/2008 | Yexalen |
Q: My daughter has a fat tailed gecko, he was full grown when we got him so I don't know his age, but ...
A: As I said before what you are doing must work for your gecko. No health issues for a few years. I am ...
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| Sick Bearded Dragon | 7/1/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: I acquired a sick juvenile bearded dragon this afternoon. Someone turned her in to the pet store and ...
A: I am sorry. :-(( Honestly there is not any more that you could have done. She is not alone & is ...
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| bearded dragon | 7/1/2008 | Sandra |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Laura In order for me to be able to try and help you with your dragon-I need some more ...
A: This is NOT normal Bearded Dragon Behavior by any means They are the most outgoing lizards and ...
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| maga-ray verses power-sun | 7/1/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: i have heard alot of controversy about witch 1 of these is the better uv bulb, and i would like to ...
A: The Megaray is by FAR the superior bulb. Several reasons why are that the Megaray will last up to 1 ...
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| sick beardie | 7/1/2008 | Pam |
Q: I took my Bearded dragon to the vet about 4 months ago for a swollen eye. The vet ran a bunch of ...
A: Mucous is a kidney sign. But as I am not a vet, I would say a second opinion should be with ...
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| beardie is sick | 7/1/2008 | Sandra |
Q: my bearded dragon hasent been eating and keeps his eyes closed most of the time do u know what this ...
A: OK- At this age your dragon should be at least over 12 inches in length tip of nose to tip of tail ...
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| Fat tailed Gecko | 6/30/2008 | Yexalen |
Q: My daughter has a fat tailed gecko, he was full grown when we got him so I don't know his age, but ...
A: The reptile carpet will be ok but it is best to use papertowels it is easier to clean and keep ...
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| beardie is sick | 6/30/2008 | Sandra |
Q: my bearded dragon hasent been eating and keeps his eyes closed most of the time do u know what this ...
A: In order to even have a clue as to what is going on with your Beardie- I will need the following ...
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| my Albino Leopard Gecko | 6/30/2008 | Diane |
Q: I had been discussing them with another expert but for some reason she is not excepting questions at ...
A: Its not a good idea to trust OTC medications especially when you are not sure of the parasite, or ...
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| bearded dragons | 6/30/2008 | Diane |
Q: i have just noticed symmetrical lines of raissed spots on inner aspects of both back legs. he is a ...
A: Yes, they are called Femoral Pores. Its normal for a male to have them....You may see him sliding ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 6/30/2008 | Yexalen |
Q: What is the average life of a typical Bearded Dragon? I have had mine for about 8 or so years now ...
A: There is a lot of information out about this, some say 5-7 years some say 6-10 but most sites say ...
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| bearded dragon | 6/30/2008 | Sandra |
Q: hi can you helpwe got our bearded dragon about a week ago but he seems very frightend we have never ...
A: In order for me to be able to try and help you with your dragon-I need some more information abut ...
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| SIck Bearded Dragon (vitticeps) | 6/30/2008 | Pam |
Q: My bearded dragon, Dino, is 6 months old and has been in great health until now. I am not sure ...
A: Six months old is too young for brumation. A healthy beardie his age may slow but he should not ...
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| dragon | 6/30/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: my pet dragon has a thing coming from its butt and we think it his in sides do we pull it or shove ...
A: Well, your dragon has a prolapse. How big is he, lengthwise? What you need to do until you can get ...
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| beardie feeding question | 6/30/2008 | Pam |
Q: any advice on increasing the amount food as my bearded dragon gets older? it seems like he's going ...
A: If he's a baby he's doing great! A baby can't over feed. As Dr. Kathryn Tosney says, everything a ...
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| HELP | 6/30/2008 | Pam |
Q: My bearded dragon was totally fine until he started shedding. He will NOT eat anything but LIVE ...
A: First I would have him checked by a vet to make sure the issue isn't medical. You did not mention ...
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| leopard gecko | 6/30/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: Our leopard gecko is a year and half old. we feed him every other day 4-6 crickets (sm/md). Tonight ...
A: What type of substrate is he on? Is he on calcisand or reptisand by any chance? If so, please ...
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| Sick Bearded Dragon | 6/30/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: I acquired a sick juvenile bearded dragon this afternoon. Someone turned her in to the pet store and ...
A: Ok, great I hope that those ingredients will help her out alot & that she will start to perk her up. ...
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| Sick Bearded Dragon | 6/29/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: I acquired a sick juvenile bearded dragon this afternoon. Someone turned her in to the pet store and ...
A: Well, bless you for taking her in & trying as she has a better chance with you than anyone else. ...
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| Fat tailed Gecko | 6/29/2008 | Yexalen |
Q: My daughter has a fat tailed gecko, he was full grown when we got him so I don't know his age, but ...
A: he wont need to see a vet unless it gets infected. They are a type of lizard that can drop their ...
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| Louie, our beardie | 6/29/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: I have been reading about the lighting problems, we have a r-zilla combo dome and Louie has just ...
A: Great that you have turned off the R-Zilla light! Those are the worst lights. I am disgusted that ...
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| bearded dragon is not acting normal | 6/29/2008 | Pam |
Q: my bearded dragon is around 6 months old and has recently stopped eating crickets or worms, he still ...
A: At 6 months old they hit puberty, raging hormones. He wants out to hunt females. As they grow ...
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| frogs!!! | 6/29/2008 | Jedediah |
Q: hey,I am just wondering about my hyla cenarea tree frogs (american green tree frog) and how is it ...
A: Male frogs are a bit smaller than the females and they have a slightly darker throat, the skin may ...
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| leo gecko | 6/29/2008 | Diane |
Q: I take in snake rescues but this is my first gecko. I dont know her age other than she is young, she ...
A: I am including a basic care sheet on caring for a leopard gecko. If you can send a picture, that ...
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| my leopard gecko is sooo small! | 6/29/2008 | Sandra |
Q: my gecko is about six and a half inches long and she is pregnant I did get a scale and she is about ...
A: 56 grams is a decent weight for a Leo that isn't long bodied Her abdomen toward her back legs will ...
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| follow up ? | 6/29/2008 | Tracie Kretzschmar |
Q: the female is a bit bigger then the male. what should i look out for to see if the female is ...
A: That sounds perfect. Just continue to watch him. If he does not eat then you will have to separate ...
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