AboutPam Expertise I can answer 98% of all questions regarding the husbandry of most desert to temperate climate omnivore and herbivore lizards. This would include bearded dragons, and skinks. I can also answer questions regarding iguanas. I can not help with snakes,amphibians,crustations or arachnids.
For tortoises I will only refer you to the World Chelonian Trust.
I am not a vet, but I've had enough medical (human) training to know that when a reptile is showing symptoms he needs definitive care. That means a vet, period. I can help with a few conditions, such as prolapse, so that the animal has the best chance at the vet to treat and recover.
The answer to having two species sharing the same habitat will always be no.
Just because you don't like my answer does not mean I'm wrong.
As for breeding animals, especially bearded dragons who already have a weak gene pool as it is, you will get all the reasons why you shouldn't. There are enough inexperienced breeders out there, filling pet stores with undersized sickly babies, I will not add to their number.
If you need a lizard identified, please give me an idea of where you live and a description of the animal.
Experience I own and breed bearded dragons (pogona vitticeps). I've been a member of several e-mail lizard care groups, I am both a forum chat moderator for Reptilerooms.com, and forum moderator for Pogona and Babyiguana Yahoo Groups. I have soaked in the knowledge of some of the best researchers, rehabbers, and herp veterinarians from those groups
Organizations Long Island Herpetological Society
International Reptile Conservation Society
Education/Credentials SUNY @ Farmingdale - Animal Science
Univ. of GA - Pre-Vet
Question I have an adult beardie that has stopped eating completely. I noticed smelly, runny poo first. Soon after I started him on Parazap. He held weight good for a while, but is completely resistant to eating now, losing weight (down to 364g) and color is starting to turn much lighter. He is still fairly strong and active when I take him out, but obviously not well. Plan to take him to vet, but vet is not available until later in week. Any ideas on problem or solutions in meantime?
Answer Stinky, runny poop is usually parasites which would make his tummy upset. I would suggest you call back the vet and ask for an earlier appointment, or if he might have a little Benebac. Other than that I would cive him baby warm baths and encourage him to drink water to keep him hydrated for now. 364g is not emaciated if the dragon is 15-16 inches. Keep a nice wet salad in the enclosure, and offer him some chicken babyfood (firsts) until he sees the vet.
