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I have a few years of experience owning and researching many species of reptiles. I have been asked to write articles for numerous reptile based websites and I have my own website focused towards reptile care. I currently own two Chinese Water Dragons, two Leopard Geckos, two Green Anoles and two Red Ear Slider Turtles. I have been involved with reptiles since I was a young kid and plan to be involved still for many years to come.

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Questions Answered By Expert Yexalen
In Category Reptiles

Subject	Date Asked

my water dragon.. urgent	9/5/2008
Q: Over the past month my boyfriend and i have gone through 3 water dragons (including the one we have ... A: this is very unfortunate. I usually do not give out this link to everybody but because your ...
Black Throat Monitor	9/4/2008
Q: i work with Reptiles, specialy Tarantulas,scorpions and monitors. i just bought a baby black throat ... A: Make sure he has a water dish to drink from and using a mist bottle you can spray down the enclosure ...
My iguana	9/3/2008
Q: My iguana is in the middle of molting. But his behavior has changed. He barely eats, and never ... A: shedding their skin can make them very stressed and this is most likely why he isn't eating as much ...
water dragon and bearded dragon	9/1/2008
Q: will a baby water dragon and a baby bearded dragon fight? A: Yes, it is a strong possibility they will fight if introduced to each other. If you are planning to ...
Help my beardie plz!	8/25/2008
Q: Our bearded dragon has been acting very strange for the last few weeks. Yesterday we took him to our ... A: Yasmin, he needs to see a vet as soon as possible. It sounds like severe respiratory tract ...
Some questions about substrate	8/24/2008
Q: I wanted to ask about a suitable substrate for a leopard gecko. Right now I have crushed walnut ... A: I get my leopard gecko's substrate from Petco It is $2.99 (US Dollars) a roll for a ten gallon ...
Bearded dragons	8/24/2008
Q: I am thinking about buying a bearded dragon from petco and I have seen the substrate and everything ... A: seems like you need a general care sheet? Here are a few helpful links to get you started, if you ...
baby Bearded dragon	8/24/2008
Q: i have a lid for the tank im using that can use two sockets in it i have a normal tank bulb in one ... A: Bearded Dragons do not require heat mats. They absorb heat through basking and over head heat ...
baby Bearded dragon	8/23/2008
Q: i have a lid for the tank im using that can use two sockets in it i have a normal tank bulb in one ... A: UVB Coil bulbs are extremely harmful to reptiles. They have been known to cause extensive medical ...
Found baby lizard	8/23/2008
Q: I bought a rabbit from a pet store and along with it was a baby lizard. I have no idea what kind it ... A: without knowing the species of lizard it is difficult to know how to care for it. Each species is ...
New Water Dragon	8/22/2008
Q: I would just like to ask you for some advice if possible. My husband and I recently purchased a ... A: Keep the enclosure and her water clean to prevent bacteria from getting inside. You can use a very ...
golden gecko	8/19/2008
Q: i just got a golden gecko 3days ago.im almost sure it a female, i named it elley and its about ... A: Diet should consist of a good mixture of fruits(bananas, peaches, apricots, typically any kind of ...
tail	8/18/2008
Q: my gecko as a scab on the end of her tail poss from a cricket bite. not eaten for 4 wks but drinks ... A: it could be an infection. You should take him to a vet to get it looked at. Infections will ...
Lizard type unknown	8/18/2008
Q: my girlfriend and me live in Gran Canaria. About 5 days ago, whe shooed away what she though was a ... A: Are you sure it was only 2 cm long? That seems really small for any lizard. It sounds like you are ...
Beardie home	8/17/2008
Q: Hello my bearded dragon is currently in a 40 gal tank he is 4 years old and i believe fully grown i ... A: a three hundred gallon tank? That is just huge! I don't see how it would be a problem at all, as ...
turtles,tortoise	8/17/2008
Q: is there a such thing as a tortoise/turtle thats full size is 4 or 5 inches if so please list the ... A: Let me make sure I understand your question. You are looking for a turtle or tortoise that's adult ...
Geckos	8/15/2008
Q: Hey Yexalen, I'm interested in getting a gecko, but I prefer one that tolerates being handled, ... A: Tolerates being handled: Leopard Gecko Inexpensive: Leopard Gecko Leopard Gecko: Nocturnal Most ...
attitude	8/14/2008
Q: Me and my girlfriend bought a bearded dragon a little less then a week ago. He doesn't seem to be ... A: You shouldn't try to handle him within a month of bringing him home. He is still scared and nervous ...
blue tailed skink	8/14/2008
Q: i have a blue tailed skink its about 2 or 3 inches and i wanted to know how to tame it. i want it ... A: You can't really "tame" them as you could for a dog but you can help him feel more comfortable being ...
my cwd spaz	8/14/2008
Q: I have a water dragon about 11 months to a year old and he just started doing this thing were he ... A: it sounds like the early symptoms of RI (respiratory infection) If caught early enough it can be ...
My Chinese water dragon	8/13/2008
Q: Also he has began to get a little snippy towards my uncle I don't know why. I believe he is 8 inches ... A: At only eight inches long he is still much much too young to tell the gender. He isn't even a year ...
bearded dragon	8/12/2008
Q: ..we have a 6 month old bearded who has the most amazing personality, until we went on holidays.We ... A: This is actually common behavior, reptiles do seem to know when you are gone and when things are not ...
yellow belly slider turtle	8/12/2008
Q: what do yellow belly turtles like their water tempature at? A: Yellow Belly Slider Care with heating lighting, feeding, etc. Is the same as the Red Ear Slider so ...
breeding	8/12/2008
Q: my gecko is a normal leopard gecko shhe is about 8 months old she is around 48-50grams and she lives ... A: I am usually no good with temperature conversions but the ground temperature (NOT AIR) should be ...
Yellow Bellied Slider	8/10/2008
Q: my Fiancee and I have just bought a yellow bellied slider, we have bought it a tank roughly 15" * ... A: Pet store employees (try to help) don't know much about reptiles and usually give horrible ...
chameleon heat lamps	8/9/2008
Q: 60x45x60(wxdxh)and a normal bulb hanging inside as a basking light.also a heat mat under the tank ... A: I am not too good with converting temperatures but I will try and get the closest conversion to ...
Chinese Water Dragon	8/9/2008
Q: I have received mixed advice about whether to feed my Chinese Water Dragon whole prey (specifically ... A: Water Dragons of at least 18 inches can be fed pinkies. Your dragon should have no problem eating ...
anoles	8/9/2008
Q: my anole just hatched another egg.up to how many eggs can one anole hatch? A: Usually they lay 1 or 2 eggs at a time, and several times a year. It depends on each anole though. ...
iguana	8/8/2008
Q: can you let me know what i need to know about them and how to house them so it could be ... A: Iguanas need a lot of space, they can get up to six feet long! There is a lot of information on ...
Mali Uro	8/7/2008
Q: My Uro is less than a yr old i think about 8-9 inches in length, i've had him approx 4 months & he ... A: To help him shed you can use a small amount of mineral oil and a Q-tip to gently swab at the skin, ...
breaded dragon	8/7/2008
Q: It is my daughters lizards, but I feed them most of the time, she has a male and a female, the ... A: Have you been giving her baths? Try a bit of mineral oil on her neck area. Just a little bit on a ...
my anole	8/6/2008
Q: can you please tell me how to take care of the egg and what temperatures to keep it in ?please just ... A: congrats on the new egg. You can try to incubate it but their are chances it is not fertile. The ...
my anoles	8/4/2008
Q: can you let me know how to clean my tank and what to use? also how can i tell how old my anoles ... A: per every gallon of water, you want to add one capful of bleach. Take the cap off the bleach and use ...
my anoles	8/4/2008
Q: can you let me know how to clean my tank and what to use? also how can i tell how old my anoles ... A: There is no way of telling the age of your Anoles unless you know their hatch date. To clean out ...
Mellers chameleon	8/4/2008
Q: I have a mellers that has a swollen leg. The local reptile expert has suggested a uvb light or time ... A: You need to take him to a vet. Swollen limbs will not heal with simple sunlight or UV rays. He will ...
how to get rid of parasites in a turtle tank!!	8/4/2008
Q: i have a 75 gallon tank with a spiny soft shelled turtle and two red eared sliders. i've noticed i ... A: Rachel, the parasites are not in the tank they are in the turtles. One of your turtle's have ...
green anole	8/3/2008
Q: there's nothing wrong with my anole hes perfectly healthy but i would really like to know what ... A: Anoles love plants, to climb, hide and drink water droplets off of. Not to mention they are ...
my beardie gilbert	8/3/2008
Q: i am getting really confused about keeping my 6month old gilbert the beardie. i got him saturday and ... A: Live plants are great for an enclosure. However with something like a Bearded Dragon you have to be ...
lost bearded dragon	8/3/2008
Q: I am not sure what to expect as far as actually being able to find our dragon. We bought a wire cage ... A: I am sorry he is lost. Go to craigslist.org and post an ad (its free) in your area saying you lost ...
some fuliud coming from my beared dragons mouth	8/3/2008
Q: Q:when i go to flip my bearded dragon over on back to pet belly some fluids come form his nose and ... A: Do NOT turn your Bearded Dragon on his back. It is extremely dangerous and can kill them. When on ...
bahama anole	8/2/2008
Q: My son's bahama anoles stomach has got a little bigger than normal in the last week. We had two but ... A: Clean out the tank with a water bleach solution. 10 parts water 1 part bleach. Scrub it well. These ...
Water dragon arm waving, ect	8/2/2008
Q: I've had my water dragon for about 5 months now but he is actually 9 months old and he has just ... A: arm waving can be normal behavior, along with head bobbing. He feels threatened or is trying to ...
my bahama anole	8/1/2008
Q: do bahama anoles stay brown or can they also change color to a vivid green? Also do some male bahama ... A: Bahama Anoles do not change to green. Green Anoles can change from brown/green/brown/green again. ...
Thinking about getting a leopard gecko!	8/1/2008
Q: I love reptiles and am thinking about getting a leopard gecko, one of my program coordinators ... A: Reptile carpet is the safest substrate. Along with papertowels and newspapers. (you might have to ...
Travel Dilemna	7/31/2008
Q: I bought a Chinese Water Dragon 2 weeks ago. Seems to be adapting well, but I struggle with the ... A: People with reptile hobbys are always saying "If you own a reptile, you can not go on vacation" ...
jesus lizard	7/31/2008
Q: I am not sure what to be feeding these lizards can you please give me some info on diet A: another name for these lizards (more commonly) is the Basilisk. There is a lot of care sheets on ...
Lizard	7/30/2008
Q: My friend caught this lizard that had dark brown withvery faint yellow, the next day she told me it ... A: you need to release this lizard. Keeping him is causing him a great deal of stress. Wild lizards ...
baby lizards	7/30/2008
Q: It was a cold morning and i went outside and found these two lizards in one of my ice box/coolers. ... A: I am not entirely positive on the size or age when they get blue bellies. But most lizards mature ...
baby lizards	7/29/2008
Q: It was a cold morning and i went outside and found these two lizards in one of my ice box/coolers. ... A: They are Western Fence Lizards. I suggest you release them back oustide but if I can not pursuade ...
I think my jackson is too addicted to waxworms	7/28/2008
Q: Ive had my jackson chameleon for about 5 months now and he is roughly a year old but ever since i ... A: mealworms are high in chitin but thats just their outer shell and all it does it make it more ...
bearded dragon	7/28/2008
Q: for the first time tonight out bearded dragon turned onto her back when she was taken out of her ... A: She may have felt threatened, or was trying to threaten you. Some lizards do it like the crocodiles ...
keep cameleon's away	7/27/2008
Q: Chameleons' keep coming in under the door and when i open the door of my house. Is there something ... A: I am a little confused as to how Chameleons are getting under your door. Are you sure they are ...
Feeding	7/27/2008
Q: I just bought an Albino Leo Gecko on Friday( 7/25). They told me that I could feed him 2 a day but ... A: It is common with new arrivals that they will not eat for the first week. Reptiles are stressed ...
white spots	7/26/2008
Q: My 8 month old Chinese water dragon has been shedding about 2 times a month. This time around he has ... A: more moisture will help the shed come off easily and it is probably a good idea. Do the spots look ...
Bearded Dragon Diet Should i start feeding Veggies?	7/25/2008
Q: 16 months old and is about 17 inches long.Ever since i got him Ive been feeding him ... A: Well it sounds just like normal young Bearded Dragon behavior. I am sure the variety will help him ...
I think my jackson is too addicted to waxworms	7/25/2008
Q: Ive had my jackson chameleon for about 5 months now and he is roughly a year old but ever since i ... A: I wouldn't go any longer then a week without feeding him. Have you had any luck finding silkworms? ...
Young Water Dragon	7/24/2008
Q: I've just got a young water dragon today and i believe its only a few months old, its just arrived ... A: it is normal for them to act this way for up to a week. Sometimes they wont even eat for a week. He ...
Chinese Water Dragon	7/23/2008
Q: i have a male water dragon who has not eaten in about 3 weeks i force feed him water with a ... A: that cage is large enough for 3 hatchlings and no more then that. It is much too small for 3 dragons ...
Chinese Water Dragon	7/23/2008
Q: i have a male water dragon who has not eaten in about 3 weeks i force feed him water with a ... A: try taking him to a vet for proper diagnosis and medication. I am going to need more information on ...
Jackson's chameleon Q'S	7/22/2008
Q: I have just rescued/rehabilitated a adult male Jackson's chameleon from my high school classroom. He ... A: sorry for the late reply His eye sight may be bad either way keep hand feeding him or you can pull ...
IDENTIFY	7/22/2008
Q: This looks like a monitor and hangs out by my shop. I am in south florida A: He looks similar to the Gray's Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis) Also Known As: Black Iguana, ...
I think my jackson is too addicted to waxworms	7/22/2008
Q: Ive had my jackson chameleon for about 5 months now and he is roughly a year old but ever since i ... A: have you tried hand feeding him the crickets or locusts? Try switching to something like Silkworms. ...
Bearded Dragon Diet Should i start feeding Veggies?	7/22/2008
Q: 16 months old and is about 17 inches long.Ever since i got him Ive been feeding him ... A: It is common that young Bearded Dragons will not have interest in plant and vegetable matter. ...
red eared slider behaviour	7/22/2008
Q: I am sorry to bother you, but I have tried many paths to get some information and no-one seems to ... A: Your question is no bother to me, I am here to help. Are you sure of the turtles' genders? It ...
General follow up	7/22/2008
Q: I have been asking you question for a while and most of my questions are related. So here is a link ... A: How recently have you moved? It can take a week or so for them to feel comfortable again. Try ...
lizard	7/21/2008
Q: Would my leapord gecko ever stop rejecting the male leapord gecko A: if you are trying to introduce a female to a male for breeding purposes and she keeps refusing then ...
3 yr. old female bearded dragon	7/21/2008
Q: My dragon is about 3 yrs old and she laid her first clutch of eggs about 1 year ago. She has never ... A: it is normal for them to lay infertile eggs without a male. However it is also normal for them not ...
Gecko Help	7/21/2008
Q: I have four female adult leopard geckos. Last night I was cleaning the cage when I set the top back ... A: she should be ok. When Leopard Geckos shake their tails it is usually a threatening or hunting ...
baby beardeddragon legs lock up	7/20/2008
Q: when i put some crickets in my baby bearded dragons tank for him to eat, he seemed to chance after ... A: it sounds like a case of MBD Metabolic Bone Disease. It can be fatal so check him into a vet to get ...
lizards geckos and turtles	7/20/2008
Q: Ok so i've been wanting a lizard or gecko for a while (or maybe a red eared slider) but i would need ... A: Red Ear Slider turtles get big, up to 12 inches in diameter and can outgrow a 10 gallon tank in a ...
bearded dragons head trauma	7/19/2008
Q: My 2 yr old male had a head trauma during a move to a new location. He had bleeding from his left ... A: You need to take him to the vet to determine if there has been any serious damage. I am not a ...
Veiled chams!	7/19/2008
Q: Hey! So here's how it goes...i'm getting two veiled chams. Male and Female! my plan is to breed ... A: When breeding Chameleons they can NOT be housed together until its time to mate. In which case they ...
Mountain horned dragon	7/19/2008
Q: Please i need help my dragon nesse he is haveing a problem. He is sheding his healthy skin in two ... A: it is normal for them to shed in certain areas many times a year. Even multiple times a month is OK. ...
bearded dragons	7/17/2008
Q: I am about to get a juvenile bearded dragon and i was wondering if you could give me some tips on ... A: Here is a link to my website where I have written a general care sheet along with a list of ...
geckos	7/17/2008
Q: hiy i think ive got the temrature righ but im a bit stuck on getting the humidity right also is ... A: Keep trying for the humidity, you can mist the egg area with warm water a few times a day to try and ...
What type of snake do I have?	7/16/2008
Q: I found a snake in my yard while mowing my lawn. The snake is brown and have a unique pattern on it ... A: this snake is called the DeKay's Snake also known as the Northern Brown Snake They are non-venomous ...
geckos	7/15/2008
Q: errmmm hiy yexalen ermm last night i watched my geckos mate it was quite exiting but i dont have an ... A: There are many ways to make an incubator the best link I have found is this one ...
Too many follow ups. Bearded Dragon	7/14/2008
Q: Copied from last question>>>>((((He has began to eat the crickets but not very many a day prob like ... A: I think you are talking about MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease) Which after your last question is what I ...
Too many follow ups. Bearded Dragon	7/13/2008
Q: Copied from last question>>>>((((He has began to eat the crickets but not very many a day prob like ... A: Amanda, you need to take him to the vet. He may have a medical problem that needs proper attention, ...
baby brown anole	7/13/2008
Q: About a week ago today I discovered a baby anole living inside a large palm tree I purchased at ... A: hatchlings should be fed flightless fruit flies (FFF is what they are commonly known as) They are ...
My Bearded Dragon	7/12/2008
Q: Hey, there. I was wondering what the best temperature for a tank. I've researched the topic and it ... A: the temperature is very important to keep at least 90 degrees. Anything lower and they can get ...
eye problems	7/11/2008
Q: I have a two water dragons in a 22 gallon long cage. The first one is approximately 20 inches in ... A: Charles, that cage is way way too small to house two water dragons. The MINIMUM for a water dragon ...
uromastyx	7/11/2008
Q: We've had our (mali) uromastyx for approx. 5yrs. now and recently he is having problems with one of ... A: it sounds like the onset of MBD (metabolic Bone Disease) take him into the vet for proper diagnosis. ...
Australian water dragon	7/11/2008
Q: i just got an australian water dragon a few days ago..its about 17" long and pretty big anyways i ... A: it is actually very common for the first 3 days to a week for a new reptile to start eating. He is ...
New Uromastyx Owner - things going well, just a question or two!	7/10/2008
Q: My new Uromastyx, Sinbad, seems to be adjusting to life in his new tank very well. I've had him for ... A: what are your temperatures at? Cool area, warm area, and absking spot? What are you using to measure ...
My savanna moniter isn't eating	7/9/2008
Q: My savanna monitor isn't eating.She's 1 and a half years old and it's 95-100 degrees F in the cage. ... A: she may have parasites which is common in Monitors because of the mice. Mice usually carry parasites ...
beared dragon	7/9/2008
Q: my female beared dragon is not eating and has lost weight she spends all her time in her water bowl ... A: females will stop eating usually the last week or so before they lay eggs. However they don't seem ...
Too many follow ups. Bearded Dragon	7/8/2008
Q: Copied from last question>>>>((((He has began to eat the crickets but not very many a day prob ... A: how long are your lights on during the day? During summer and spring months the lights should be on ...
Water Dragons	7/8/2008
Q: I work at a pet store. I will be special ordering a lizard in either couple weeks or in 2009. I was ... A: Chinese Water Dragons are magnificent lizards. I don't care much for information from the link you ...
our red eared sliders died	7/8/2008
Q: m. yesterday me and my girlfriend took our 2 turtles out to get some sunshine on their shells for ... A: I tried contacting a few people about wasps and other bee stings effects on turtles. However I have ...
Crickets	7/7/2008
Q: Should I be doing somthin to my crickets to make them better for my bearded dragon. I never even ... A: so do you want to breed and raise your own crickets or just feed and care for the ones from the pet ...
Red Ear slider	7/7/2008
Q: My daughter wanted a turtle so we bought one at a little pet shop. I have been keeping him in a ... A: first I will ask you to visit this site as it will answer 99% of the questions you will first come ...
Baby bearded Dragon	7/7/2008
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: It is ok to leave them in there if he is awake during the day. If he sleeps during the day or is ...
baby bearded dragon	7/7/2008
Q: Well I just got a baby bearded dragon and i wanted to know do i leave a heating lamp on all night? A: if your night time temperatures in your house are lower then 70F then you will need some type of ...
our red eared sliders died	7/6/2008
Q: m. yesterday me and my girlfriend took our 2 turtles out to get some sunshine on their shells for ... A: it might have been a bee sting. Wasps bite and sting and they are carniverous bees so it may have ...
our red eared sliders died	7/6/2008
Q: m. yesterday me and my girlfriend took our 2 turtles out to get some sunshine on their shells for ... A: I am very sorry for your loss. It is a very unfortunate death. Were there any signs of trauma? Such ...
found a lizard and dont know what it is	7/4/2008
Q: my daughters found a "lizard" and i have no idea what it is. we live in central florida. it is all ... A: sounds like a 5 lined skink also known as a blue tailed skink when young. Juveniles and babies will ...
water dragon parasites	7/4/2008
Q: My water dragon has been sick for 3 days. He lost some weight and as not been active. After a ... A: you need to take him to the vet it may be parasites or something more serious. I have not had ...
sick bearded dragon	7/3/2008
Q: the other day I feed a toad to my adult bearded. The next morning he was in a coma like state. His ... A: toads shouldnt be fed to Bearded Dragons for this reason which I am sure you realize now. I suggest ...
Red Eared Sliders	7/3/2008
Q: I have adopted two very small RES's. They have been living in a tupperware bowl with hardly any ... A: inproper care can lead to slower development. There is no small species of RES just keep taking care ...
Baby bearded Dragon	7/2/2008
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: Dropping the water yourself is fine but Beardies will drink from a shallow water dish as well. But I ...
Baby bearded Dragon	7/2/2008
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 ...
gecko	7/1/2008
Q: A: Remove the sand immediately. Sand is one of the worst substrates you can put a lizard on. Because of ...
Fat tailed Gecko	7/1/2008
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 ...
Fat tailed Gecko	6/30/2008
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 ...
Bearded Dragon	6/30/2008
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 ...
Fat tailed Gecko	6/29/2008
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 ...
red eaed sliders	6/28/2008
Q: we have had red eared sliders for many years in a outside pond, last year we found eggs in the water ... A: I use a 50/50 mix of Sand and organic soil. Easy to dig and is most commonly found as their lay ...
leopard geckos	6/27/2008
Q: .. i have 2 leopard geckos and they're both about 6 months old. they're eating well, and they have ... A: sleeping outside of their hide is no big deal. Maybe it is too warm or too cold and they are just ...
About my Anolei Lizard	6/27/2008
Q: I wanted to know if my Anolei Lizard carries the Salomenela virus because a friend said that all ... A: Anole lizards like all other reptiles carry Salmonella however you shouldnt be afraid of it. Lets ...
I am from the US	6/27/2008
Q: That's funny you thought that b/c my vet had the hardest time explaining this to me, and I must not ... A: I understand now. It confused me at first I have a few friends in other countries and right now ...
Gold dust day gecko	6/27/2008
Q: I am looking to buy a gold dust day gecko. I already have a 80 US gallon (65 Canadian gallon) screen ... A: sorry for the late reply. They are not known for biting but they are fragile in the way that they ...
monitors	6/27/2008
Q: right now we have a 2month old sannah monitor, a 4 month old veiled chameleon, a 2 yr old scorion ... A: you shouldn't mix different species together as it can be dangerous for their health and many ...
Leopard Gecko not eating almost 2 months!	6/26/2008
Q: I have a Leopard gecko female for about 4-5 years now and has been perfectly healthy and her ... A: I am glad to hear some good news. You must not be in the US then? Sorry if I assumed so. Most my ...
Spiny soft shell	6/24/2008
Q: Can you put a 1 1/2 inch spiny soft shell turtle with a 6 inch red eared slider? Justin A: You can not and never should mix any species of reptiles. Turtles are solitary animals and do not ...
spiny soft shell food	6/24/2008
Q: I have a spiny soft shell that is about 1 1/2 inches long and I was wondering what a turtle would ... A: They can eat pellets and or worms and small fish when younger but as they get older they can eat ...
Leopard Gecko not eating almost 2 months!	6/24/2008
Q: I have a Leopard gecko female for about 4-5 years now and has been perfectly healthy and her ... A: usually they will lay eggs every season even without mating. However sometimes if they are infertile ...
Leopard gecko losing weight	6/24/2008
Q: We have two high yellow leopard geckos. One is fat and healthy. The other is losing weight, no ... A: It does sound as though she has parasites, I suggest separting them either putting a barrier in the ...
Yellow throated plated lizard	6/23/2008
Q: My lizard, Delilah, hurt her leg. I was holding her and she freaked out as I was putting her into ... A: I am sorry about your lizard and her leg. However I am not sure if I can be of any help. I am not ...
Leopard Gecko not eating almost 2 months!	6/23/2008
Q: I have a Leopard gecko female for about 4-5 years now and has been perfectly healthy and her ... A: it sounds thought she may be egg bound. If she has laid eggs before she should be laying eggs every ...
Worried About Leopard Gecko	6/22/2008
Q: Yexalen I have a juvenile Albino Leopard Gecko named Yoshi. I got him about a month ago. He lives ... A: Kayleigh, this is something worth taking him in for as an "emergency" it can definately be fatal. It ...
White mark on Chinese water dragon's eye	6/21/2008
Q: I have a male Chinese water dragon. He is 4 years old and 22 inches long. I noticed a few weeks ... A: First off your enclosure size is a little off. Minimum height requirement for one that size is 4ft ...
chinese water dragon	6/21/2008
Q: first the sad bit. 3 weeks ago we bought a juvanile chinese water dragon and having had lizards ... A: I am sorry for your loss but it doesn't sound like there was anything wrong with what you did. You ...
Water Dragon Eye/Substrate Problem	6/21/2008
Q: Santa brought my daughter a Chinese Water DRagon. His tank contained a dry dirt substrate that you ... A: Water Dragons often get these eye problems from their substrate. First I will need more information ...
Fire Belly toads	6/21/2008
Q: I was given a fire belly toad by my nephew. Anyways we have had him for about a week he is great. ... A: I am not very expererienced with amphibeans and can not be sure but it does sound like mating ...
Veiled Chameleon vs. Superworm	6/17/2008
Q: I was wondering if it was safe to feed my veiled chameleon, Karma, superworms. I heard that, if the ... A: Your welcome Brittany, you are correct that wax worms are high in fat and not very healthy. They can ...
Veiled Chameleon vs. Superworm	6/17/2008
Q: I was wondering if it was safe to feed my veiled chameleon, Karma, superworms. I heard that, if the ... A: the story that a worm (of any sort) can eat from inside the lizard's stomach is false. It is an ...
bearded dragon mateing	6/17/2008
Q: .. A: I highly suggest you don't take to breeding these animals unless you are in for the commitment. It ...
fire bellied newts	6/16/2008
Q: i have a six foot tank that has my red ear slider in it, but i have to buy another one because this ... A: I am not very experienced with Amphibeans such as Newts but As long as the tank was cleaned VERY ...
help me	6/16/2008
Q: i have an iguana that i got around feb. and now he is very lifeless. he will not eat any thing or ... A: you should take him to the vet, if he isn't eating he is very ill. He needs medical attention and ...
queiry on beddding/wood	6/13/2008
Q: we have two chinese water dragons and wonderd if it is it ok to use normal garden wood chippings for ... A: wood chips of any sort are not recommended for Water Dragons. Most importantly Pine and Cedar are ...
my bearded dragon	6/12/2008
Q: my bearded dragon has these bumbs kinda they are like little spagettie nuddles but smaller and they ... A: you need to take him to the vet right away, it sounds like a prolapse. Which is deadly if not ...
beardys	6/10/2008
Q: What are the chances of catching an illness or disease from a beardy??? A: the most common disease you can get from a reptile is Salmonella. You are more likely to get ...
Can Dragons have warts?	6/9/2008
Q: I've had my Dragon for four years now, since he was a hatchling. But when I got him out today to ... A: I am going to assume you are talking about a Bearded Dragon not a water dragon or other type ...
Giant plated Lizards	6/7/2008
Q: How do i tell if my giant plated lizard is a boy or girl? A: these lizards can be difficult to sex until they are of an adult age. It can be tricky but males ...
friends	6/7/2008
Q: i was also wondering.. what is everything i need to know about bearded dragons??? A: they can not be housed together or should ever come in contact (free roam) together. It can ...
water dragons	6/6/2008
Q: hi i need some help as i have just brought 2 water dragons which are in really bad condition but are ... A: a vet appointment is best for them. To get proper medication. For adding weight you can use ...
chinese water dragons	6/2/2008
Q: I have a beautiful female chinese water dragon and was wondering if they like the beach and if salt ... A: Captive water dragons are easily stressed by outside environments and its best to keep them inside ...
bearded dragon egg laying	6/2/2008
Q: My beardie has just laid her first clutch of eggs yesterday, 17 in total. They all looked good. Ive ... A: sorry for the late reply. I haven't actually heard that the first clutch doesn't usually hatch. It ...
yellow bellied slider	6/2/2008
Q: our yellow belly slider's scutes are lifting, and seem to have some soft spots. Is this her molting ... A: It is normal for them to shed their shell and the scutes to lift off. It can take anywhere from a ...
my bearded dragon is way to skinny	6/1/2008
Q: my bearded dragon hasn't eaten in a while and i can see her bones I'm trying to feed her but she ... A: Aryana, you need to take her to the vet. She needs medical attention or she can and probably will ...
my bearded dragon	6/1/2008
Q: i got up this morning and i was suprised to see about 40 little ant like creatures running and ... A: Remove your beardie put him somewhere safe in a temporary tub of some sort. Clean the enclosure very ...
exo terra reptile den	6/1/2008
Q: I was just wondering what size would be an ideal fit for a full grown leopard gecko. My gecko is ... A: you may be able to get away with a Medium but Large would be best. Here is a link to a large one and ...
New habitat and social questions.	5/30/2008
Q: I've had a water dragon for about five months. He's the first reptile I've ever had. My Mortimer is ... A: He is definately in need of a larger enclosure and will soon outgrow the 80 gallon as well. ...
Uros vs Beardies	5/30/2008
Q: I'm looking to get a new pet and can't decide between a Uro, a Bearded Dragon, and a Blue tounged ... A: crickets can be a downside of keeping reptiles the Blue Tongue Skink also eats crickets about the ...
Uros vs Beardies	5/30/2008
Q: I'm looking to get a new pet and can't decide between a Uro, a Bearded Dragon, and a Blue tounged ... A: Pros and Cons are more of an opinion of the good and bad then facts. Like I can say that the ...
possible sick beardie	5/29/2008
Q: My Australian Bearded seems very lethargic and he isn't eating. He also seems to only lie on his ... A: you need to take him to the vet. It sounds like he has MBD (metabolic bone disease) which is similar ...
My Pet Anole and what might be an egg...	5/29/2008
Q: I bought my pet anole from some vendor on the beach in Delaware. She clearly did not know what she ... A: It is normal that she wont eat for a week or so. Just because she is nervous and scared. Also while ...
Too many follow ups	5/29/2008
Q: Ok well yexalen, It's a 40g enclosure, he appears to be young still like about 8-10" temp is 90 on ... A: Good to hear Valen is shedding means he is growing. The handling will stress him and can make him ...
geckos	5/28/2008
Q: ANSWER: Hi Louii, you wont be able to tell the gender until he/she is approximately 6 inches long. ... A: its normal that he spends most of his time in his hides. One because he has new surroundings and is ...
Bearded Dragon	5/28/2008
Q: Im having trouble handling my bearded dragon. I had left him alone for a day, having my roommate ... A: He is still young so its probably not a mating thing. Perhaps stress? I have never heard about the ...
Too many follow ups	5/28/2008
Q: Ok well yexalen, It's a 40g enclosure, he appears to be young still like about 8-10" temp is 90 on ... A: Don't worry about all the follow ups, I once got 20 from the same person. I don't mind. He doesn't ...
geckos	5/27/2008
Q: A: you wont be able to tell the gender until he/she is approximately 6 inches long. At that time you ...
Water dragon	5/27/2008
Q: I have just recently bought my chinese water dragon about 3 days ago actually, but the pet store ... A: don't worry about asking too many questions. I don't mind at all, thats why I volounteer here. ...
Bearded Dragon	5/27/2008
Q: Im having trouble handling my bearded dragon. I had left him alone for a day, having my roommate ... A: it is odd that his behavior switched so fast but it could be that the new person taking care of him ...
Water dragon	5/27/2008
Q: I have just recently bought my chinese water dragon about 3 days ago actually, but the pet store ... A: Dracaena plants are fine, when they get older though and the dragon's claws start to grow be ...
Eating Habits	5/26/2008
Q: I'm fairly new to owning lizards. I currently have a chinese water dragon and a bearded dragon. ... A: if he doesn't eat all the crickets you should remove the ones left over. Because at night the ...
Sexing my beardies	5/26/2008
Q: I would like to just bend your ear a little on the sex of my beardies "Kyro" who i bought from a pet ... A: Kyro is a male I am 100% sure of it. The reason he was digging may be because the enclosure is too ...
Water dragon	5/26/2008
Q: I have just recently bought my chinese water dragon about 3 days ago actually, but the pet store ... A: congrats on your new Water Dragon. The age is difficult to tell if you don't know the hatch date ...
Leo tail problem	5/26/2008
Q: Me again! sorry to ask another question. I purchased two leo geckos off my friend when he gave up ... A: that is very unfortunate about your leopard gecko's tail. When they get an injury to the tail and it ...
Water dragon jumping at glass	5/26/2008
Q: iv had two baby water dragons for a while now, and one has started jumping at the glass. Is there a ... A: Water Dragons don't understand the concept of glass, they think because they can see through it they ...
CWD tank	5/26/2008
Q: ANSWER: Hi Bryon, That size enclosure is great for an adult. He/She will definately be happy with it ... A: Thats alright Bryon, The laying area is usually a large tupperware container about a square 1ft ...
veiled chameleons	5/26/2008
Q: 3 questions. 1. when my chameleons are out on the bed roaming they tend to try and eat the ... A: Well I don't think they are trying to actually eat the pillows but they can smell with their taste. ...
CWD tank	5/26/2008
Q: ANSWER: Hi Bryon, That size enclosure is great for an adult. He/She will definately be happy with it ... A: you would need more length for two water dragons. Minimum for two I would suggest 6ft tall at least ...
Chinese water dagon	5/25/2008
Q: Please can you help me. I just got a water dragon off a friend off a friend yesterday so i cant ... A: Your welcome, I forgot to mention though if you are interested I know a site (that I am on often) ...
Chinese water dagon	5/25/2008
Q: Please can you help me. I just got a water dragon off a friend off a friend yesterday so i cant ... A: first I want to give you a very helpful link that can answer many questions you have on this little ...
Eating Habits	5/25/2008
Q: I'm fairly new to owning lizards. I currently have a chinese water dragon and a bearded dragon. ... A: I don't think its mouth rot because mouth rot usually appears as white or yellowish in color as an ...
CWD tank	5/25/2008
Q: hi im thinking of makeing a tank for my Chinese water dragon that is 6ft tall 4 ft wide 4 ft long is ... A: That size enclosure is great for an adult. He/She will definately be happy with it for it's entire ...
sick yellow bellied sliders	5/24/2008
Q: I bought three yellow bellied sliders in Florida 7 days ago. they sold us a little 1 or 2 gallon ... A: I am very sorry to hear about the two turtles. Usually teh turtles that are sold off the street and ...
water dragons	5/24/2008
Q: I have recently purchased two young water dragons. And have two questions for you. First, I've ... A: congrats on your new water dragons ( I am going to guess they are Chinese Water Dragons as the ...
Vacation feeding green anole	5/23/2008
Q: We will be gone for one week in July. How can we keep our green anole fed while we're away? We ... A: no matter where you are and your climate they do need special UV lighting. It is very important to ...
Louie (Lucy) Veiled Chameleon	5/23/2008
Q: You've been so helpful i thought you'd be the best person to ask this question. I have been trying ... A: good to hear she is a eater. Some refuse to eat anything. Locusts are actually a good food item. ...
how to tame and handle a leopard gecko	5/23/2008
Q: i got a leopard gecko like a month or so ago and it is still young and i want to tame it.it is very ... A: don't worry about asking too many questions. This is why I am here. - You must have gotten a wild ...
how to tame and handle a leopard gecko	5/23/2008
Q: i got a leopard gecko like a month or so ago and it is still young and i want to tame it.it is very ... A: just a few minutes a day until he gets used to it. Its normal for him to ignore it. And licking is ...
how to tame and handle a leopard gecko	5/22/2008
Q: i got a leopard gecko like a month or so ago and it is still young and i want to tame it.it is very ... A: congrats on the new Leopard Gecko. I am sure because he is still young he is still very afraid of ...
Leo Gecko	5/20/2008
Q: hope you can help i bought a female gecko around a year ago now and around three months ago decided ... A: Congrats on the eggs, be aware she will lay multiple times a year and you need to provide her with a ...
painted turtles	5/19/2008
Q: I have 3 painted baby turtles. How long do I leave the basking light and the uva light on in a day? ... A: the basking light and UV light should be on 10-12 hours a day during winter and fall months and ...
peanut	5/19/2008
Q: 2 veiled chameleons, 4-6 weeks old, how young are they when they first lay eggs and what do i need ... A: I have heard that many people have had problems finding reptile items in Canada. I do know a site ...
peanut	5/19/2008
Q: 2 veiled chameleons, 4-6 weeks old, how young are they when they first lay eggs and what do i need ... A: I understand now. You stated you had two so I thought your question was about breeding them. The ...
savannah monitor	5/19/2008
Q: i just got two babys... how and when can i tell their sex.? A: it is very difficult to tell the gender of Monitors, however there is one link I find very ...
tank	5/18/2008
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank I recently bought, and would like to know what types of animals can survive ... A: turtles will not be able to live in that tank for very long, however there are multiple choices of ...
leopard gecko	5/17/2008
Q: My 5 year old leopard gecko has a weird skin condition. She is all around healthy,and is eating ... A: I am not medically trained so can not tell you what is wrong with her, but I do know if you suspect ...
peanut	5/17/2008
Q: 2 veiled chameleons, 4-6 weeks old, how young are they when they first lay eggs and what do i need ... A: here is a link with all the information on breeding chameleons. I do advise that you wait because it ...
help with red ackie	5/17/2008
Q: My red ackie is having problems with her tail. I have had her for 4 years,no issues. She is eating ... A: usually with problems such as this they will either prescribe a medication (most likey an ...
Eating Habits	5/17/2008
Q: I'm fairly new to owning lizards. I currently have a chinese water dragon and a bearded dragon. ... A: if your water dragon is still eating I don't see a problem. They usually wait for the crickets to ...
sick water dragon?	5/17/2008
Q: We have had our water dragon for about 4 years. For the past few days he has not soaked in his ... A: it sounds as though he may have a respiratory infection (RI) it can be fatal if not caught early ...
blue tongue skinks	5/17/2008
Q: can you breed siblings to each other A: It is possible, but with severe side effects to the hatchlings and a very high percentage of them ...
Veild Cham.	5/16/2008
Q: we have just recently purchased a veiled chameleon. I'm just worried that i might not be doing ... A: take your Chameleon to a vet, she may have a stomach problem. It could be nothing but because I am ...
bosc monitor	5/16/2008
Q: hi my bosc is gettin a hard crusty tip on the end of his tail its going different colour from the ... A: it sounds like he needs a vet visit. It could by dry gangrene which will cause the skin at the end ...
Leopard Gecko	5/15/2008
Q: My Leopard Gecko is 3 years old and he was given to me about a month ago. He was hand fed a meal ... A: the only thing I can think would make him like this is just a high stress level, most likely from ...
Chameleon	5/14/2008
Q: i'm kind of worried, not sure if i should be though. my chameleon is laying on one of the vines in ... A: its usually nothing to worry about if she is acting normal other then that. The activity may be ...
Sick Leopard Gecko	5/14/2008
Q: Our Leopard Gecko Hannibal, is most likely sick. I just don't know what to do. He has been really ... A: Dee, you need to take him to the vet as soon as possible. He is defiantely sick and it is fatal if ...
Bearded Dragon	5/14/2008
Q: My mum has asked me to come on the internet to try and find out what is wrong with my sisters lizard ... A: You should have him taken to a vet to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. Eye problems are rarely ...
peanut the veiled cham	5/14/2008
Q: i notice shes got that what stuff in her nose, but im not able to get it off cause its inside her ... A: is the white stuff crusty or wet and sticky? If its crusty its normal as long as she can breathe ...
General follow up	5/13/2008
Q: I have been asking you question for a while and most of my questions are related. So here is a link ... A: Its good to hear everybody is doing good, and they are eating and laying like normal. The Gecko eggs ...
Geckos	5/12/2008
Q: I have a female tangerine gecko and was considering breeding her once. I just recently got a male ... A: are incourage you to do as much research as you possibly can on this subject as it is not ...
Baby leopard gecko	5/12/2008
Q: Ive recently purchased a baby leopard gecko (one week ago today) Since we have had him he hasnt ... A: it is common that newly aquired lizards will not eat for the first week. They are very scared and ...
skink companions	5/11/2008
Q: I have an australian blue tongued skink and would like to know what other kind of animals I could ... A: you can't house any other species of reptile or amphibean with the skink. I don't recommend mixing ...
Leopoard Geckos	5/11/2008
Q: How Many Baby Leopoard Geckoes Can You Fit In A 10 Gallon Tank? Also,can You mate A leopoard Gecko ... A: you can only house 1 (one) Leopard Gecko in a 10 gallon tank. Any more then 1 and you will have ...
veiled chameleon	5/11/2008
Q: i'm a new owner of two baby veiled chameleons, i'm absolutely loving the new addition to our family. ... A: They should get as many crickets as they will eat in 15 minutes, its a good rule to go by with most ...
leopard gecko	5/10/2008
Q: I am 11 and have 3 adult leopard geckos. One, the youngest and previously most active has become ... A: What are you using for substrate? A skinny tail is the sign of a sick gecko. That is where they ...
My leopard gecko	5/10/2008
Q: Ive had my baby gecko for about 2 months and seems to be sleeping alot I thought they were always ... A: Leopard Geckos are nocturnal meaning they sleep during the day and are active and awake at night. It ...
veiled chameleon	5/9/2008
Q: i'm a new owner of two baby veiled chameleons, i'm absolutely loving the new addition to our family. ... A: the white crusty buildup in the nostrils are salt deposits, it is normal and usually falls off by ...
crested gecko help needed quickly!!!!!	5/9/2008
Q: We have a 2 and 1/2 year old crested he is our family pet. My husband got up this morning and came ... A: it doesn't sound like anything you should be worried about but giving him a good bath will help him ...
Not sure if my Savannah Montior has a cold	5/8/2008
Q: I apologize. I just submiitted an email and gave you the wrong one by mistake. The correct address ... A: Sorry about that, a Hygrometer is an instrument used to measure humidity levels in a certain area. ...
Bearded Dragon eggs	5/8/2008
Q: My female bearded dragon just laid eggs I have a male but I have them in separated tanks but I never ... A: Bearded Dragons can lay eggs without mating. And a lay box should be provided for her when you ...
feeding a brown basilisk lizard	5/7/2008
Q: I was just wondering how often I should feed my brown basilisk lizard? Just once a day, or more ... A: they should be fed once a day, adults can be fed every other day but they can still be fed every ...
chamaleon diet	5/7/2008
Q: I'm currently feeding my chamaleon with gut loaded calcium dusted crickets. He doesn't really eat ... A: it is not okay to feed your lizards wild caught insects or worms. Caterpillars aren't good either. ...
texas geckos changed from brown to colorless?	5/7/2008
Q: Three years ago we had a flood light and a large plant on the side of our dwelling where at night a ... A: and your welcome it was very interesting for me as well, this is one characteristic I didn't know ...
Not sure if my Savannah Monitor has a cold	5/7/2008
Q: I'm having a hard time trying to distinguish if my Savannah Monitor has a cold or not. He does hold ... A: you need to get a thermometer and a hygrometer to setup his enclosure accurately. You also should ...
How offen should I feed?	5/7/2008
Q: Dose that sound right? I don't want to over feed him or under feed him. He is about 6 and 1/2 inches ... A: the two animals should not be housed together, it can be dangerous and is an obvious signal that ...
texas geckos changed from brown to colorless?	5/7/2008
Q: Three years ago we had a flood light and a large plant on the side of our dwelling where at night a ... A: yes that gecko does look like the Mediterranean House Gecko They are transculent as you say while ...
leopard gecko	5/7/2008
Q: My son's leopard gecko who lives by him/herself, laid what looks like an egg. It's oblong shaped, ... A: female Leopard Geckos will lay eggs wether they were fertilized by a male or not. They are infertile ...
terrapin behaviour	5/7/2008
Q: " Hi could little terrapins be vicious to each other? My young son bought 2 young terrapins from a ... A: I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Numerous things could have caused this. Purhaps a cat or other ...
veiled chameleon	5/7/2008
Q: i'm a new owner of two baby veiled chameleons, i'm absolutely loving the new addition to our family. ... A: they do need a screen tank to be happiest and they are much cheaper then the glass ones. Humidity is ...
Leopard Gecko	5/7/2008
Q: Our family has a leopard gecko named ,"Izzy" she has been in our family for 7 years, she has been ... A: Sounds like she should be taken to the vet. Her tail shrinking is a bad sign, meaning she isn't ...
My green anole is always brown	5/7/2008
Q: Yexalen, I have a female green anole that is always brown. I have researched this and found that ... A: Adding another Anole will stress her even more. Anoles are very territorial and do not enjoy having ...
leopard gecko wont eat	5/7/2008
Q: i have had him for about a week and wont eat A: it is common for newly aquired reptiles to refuse to eat in the first week. They are still nervous ...
yellow bellied slider	5/6/2008
Q: I'm 15 and i recently got 2 yellow bellied sliders as pets. quite small, live in a tank with mostly ... A: if its a respiratory infection and they prescribed antibiotics then yes it will help. Just keep ...
vet thinks parasites	5/6/2008
Q: I have an appointment Sat is there any thing I can do 2 get nutrients in my water dragon. he wont ... A: I hope you don't mind but your other question you asked I have entered as "outside of my expertise" ...
Louie the veiled Chameleon	5/6/2008
Q: Since i last spoke to you i have discovered that Louie is actually "Lucy"! My Chameleon is a female ... A: good to hear Lucy is doing alright. The Ficus (aka weeping fig another type is creeping fig) is an ...
shalacking the wood for reptile aquariums	5/6/2008
Q: i have aked my wood and i was wondering if i shalacked my piece of wood; would that harm my reptile ... A: it can be harmful and I don't advise doing it. If you want a nice finsished look on the wood try ...
Basilisk tail	5/5/2008
Q: My green basilisk dropped his tail and I saw no growth for a long time. It has now started to ... A: it appears that he has dry rot in his tail. He needs to see a vet and it may need to be amputated. ...
URGENT!!! I THINK MY BEARED DRAGON IS SICK!!!	5/5/2008
Q: my beardie is acting funny. She keeps her eyes shut most of the time, had a HUGE bowl movement, & ... A: if you are in fear for her life she needs to be taken to a veterinarian. I am not experienced with ...
Baby painted turtle	5/5/2008
Q: I found a baby painted turtle on my brother's lawn. I bought a tank, food and a heat/uvb light for ... A: I really suggest releasing the turtle where you found him and purchasing one from a breeder or pet ...
Problem	5/5/2008
Q: I have two leopard Gecko's, One is a patternless male blizzard who is about 9 and the other is a ... A: you need to take her to the ASAP it sounds like she has become egg bound. This is very serious and ...
Crested Geckos	5/5/2008
Q: I recently bought a male crested to go with my female, in hopes of breeding. They are very close in ... A: it was most likely a reproduction organ, if there was any damage done to it, it may be a serious ...
yellow bellied slider	5/4/2008
Q: I'm 15 and i recently got 2 yellow bellied sliders as pets. quite small, live in a tank with mostly ... A: if he is lopsided and not swimming straight then it is most likely a respiratory infection like I ...
Lizards As Pets	5/4/2008
Q: My cat brought me a lizard as a gift about a week ago. I decided to keep hm, so I bought a ... A: it does sound as though you have found a Blue Belly Lizard also known as a Western Fence Lizard, He ...
newt and frogs	5/4/2008
Q: i have 6 california native tree frogs that i caught and are living in a tank. i recently caught two ... A: I have limited experience with amphibeans and not sure about the two co-habitating but I never ...
Lizards As Pets	5/2/2008
Q: My cat brought me a lizard as a gift about a week ago. I decided to keep hm, so I bought a ... A: I don't suggest keeping wild caught lizards and beleive he should be released back in to the wild. ...
Leopard Gecko	5/2/2008
Q: We have a small animal care facility on site at our school. 2 of our guests are leopard geckos - a ... A: does it look like its coming from her vent? If so then it is a prolapse, which is extremely fatal ...
my beardies acting strangly	5/1/2008
Q: Lately my bearded dragon is acting odd. He is not eating he is not moving very much has not been to ... A: the black throat means he is stress, ill, or injured so something needs to be done. More often it is ...
yellow bellied slider	5/1/2008
Q: I'm 15 and i recently got 2 yellow bellied sliders as pets. quite small, live in a tank with mostly ... A: when he floats does his neck puff up? Does it look like he is filling his throat with air? If so ...
yellow bellied sliders	4/30/2008
Q: i have 2 yellow bellied sliders and i dont know what sex they are how can i tell? and also the the ... A: when the one turtle started to vibrate his nails on the other ones face it is part of a mating ...
My Monitor	4/29/2008
Q: I rescued a monitor from the dog pound yesterday.He probably about 3/4 years of age and about 3 1/2 ... A: the eversion is normal and does come out when they are defecating, urinating, or are being handled ...
fungus?	4/29/2008
Q: my beardie has a triangle shaped white area on top of his head is this something i should be ... A: when was the last time he shed? It could be that he is getting ready to shed and thats just the old ...
mainly about hibernation.	4/29/2008
Q: I wouldnt know where to start from my dragon hasnt eaten and havent changed not to much in the diet ... A: Well the last part about " I think the tank is at about 80- 85ºF" is concerning, do you have a ...
help plz!	4/28/2008
Q: help me plz my cameleon's tongue is sticking out and he cant make it go back inside his mouth this ... A: Here is a link with qualified vets listed by area and some have reviews written on them, maybe there ...
house gecko	4/28/2008
Q: i was wondering what kind of salamander could i have with my house gecko? i have a treefrog and the ... A: you can not house a Salamander with a House Gecko, it is highly possible that one will get injured ...
Nile Monitor Progress Check	4/28/2008
Q: Ok, My question is not an emergency, I am just curious about how i am doing on this whole thing... ... A: I will start with the last question and work my way up. First off, your email on this web site is ...
My Monitor	4/27/2008
Q: I rescued a monitor from the dog pound yesterday.He probably about 3/4 years of age and about 3 1/2 ... A: I am not sure if I recieved the last message either but when it comes to shedding you can use ...
My Monitor	4/27/2008
Q: I rescued a monitor from the dog pound yesterday.He probably about 3/4 years of age and about 3 1/2 ... A: do you know what kind of Monitor he is? Well the enclosure has to be pretty big, most people do 3 ...
Savanah monitor lighting	4/27/2008
Q: First off I would like to thank you again for answering all on my questions. You have been a great ... A: good to hear that his eye is open and he is doing better. Also good to know that the eggs are being ...
baby bearded dragon.	4/26/2008
Q: A few weeks ago i went a bought a 6 week old bearded dragon. She's had alot of diarrhea lately, and ... A: It sounds like he has internal parasites and needs a trip to the vet. Take 2-3 fecal samples with ...
Leopard and African Fat-tails	4/26/2008
Q: Can you breed a Male Leopard Gecko with a Female African Fat-tail Gecko. is it possible for them to ... A: no I haven't heard or read about any other species that can succesfully breed with an AFT Gecko. The ...
i think my chameleon is sick	4/25/2008
Q: i have a female veiled chameleon and she is currently not opening her eyes. we even tried picking ... A: first I want to let you know that I have no medical experience and can not give a diagnosis or ...
Leopard and African Fat-tails	4/25/2008
Q: Can you breed a Male Leopard Gecko with a Female African Fat-tail Gecko. is it possible for them to ... A: It is possible that they breed but no eggs will produce. If the eggs do produce they will be ...
how do i tell what type of snake i have	4/25/2008
Q: how do i tell what type of snake i have A: J. I would have to see a picture of the snake, know what area you found it in (like what state and ...
Crested Tail Gecko Swollen Rear	4/25/2008
Q: We have a female crested and the area underneath her tail is swollen and have caught her several ... A: The part that is swollen is it at the vent (anal opening)? Is there anything red coming out of the ...
my female anole broke her leg	4/24/2008
Q: my female Carolina Anole broke her back right leg and looks horrible its twisted around 540 degrees, ... A: I want to start out with: I am NOT medically trained, I have no veterinarian experience. I can not ...
pregnat	4/24/2008
Q: hey man me and my step bro caught a jakie lizard out in the bush and my mate caught another 1 and on ... A: is the split near the base of her tail? If so this is the anal opening and is normally there. If ...
Beardie question	4/24/2008
Q: I have a 6 year old bearded dragon, he is in a 6o gallon tank with shelf paper as substrate, ... A: It sounds as though it could be impaction, did he get a hold of something that he shouldn't eat, ...
fire bellied newt	4/24/2008
Q: We have two fire bellied newts and we love them - Santa brought the tank for my son this past ... A: Congrats on the little baby newt! I will start from the last question and work my way up. They do ...
Uromastyx possibly shedding	4/24/2008
Q: I got a uro for the first time about a week ago & am curious about shedding habits. He seemed to be ... A: it is most likely getting ready and starting to shed. It is common that right before shed they will ...
texas geckos changed from brown to colorless?	4/23/2008
Q: Three years ago we had a flood light and a large plant on the side of our dwelling where at night a ... A: if you have a photo of the gecko that would be very helpful in identifying it. They are a nocturnal ...
uros	4/23/2008
Q: iv been trying to find a pet store in my area tthat has uros but its almost imposible to find one. ... A: if you don't mind me asking, what area do you live in? I might no of a breeder who may be close ...
Uro problem?	4/22/2008
Q: Ive had my female Uro for almost 6 years now and just bought a male about a month ago. Lately my ... A: keep me updated and if any other symptoms appear then I would take her in to the vet for an xray. Oh ...
my beard	4/22/2008
Q: can you tell me the sex of this beard dragon please jamie A: this Bearded Dragon appears to be female. In which case could live with the male but there is ...
green anole lizard - very young	4/22/2008
Q: This is my 8 year old son's first lizard. We bought him at a pet store along with all the supplies. ... A: how large are the food items you are offering? If they are bigger then the space between his eyes it ...
Uro problem?	4/22/2008
Q: Ive had my female Uro for almost 6 years now and just bought a male about a month ago. Lately my ... A: That is a very nice couple you got there, I don't want to be the one to break it to you but reptiles ...
sexing a bearded dragon	4/21/2008
Q: i have 2 bearded dragons and i want to no how to sex them which way round is if you lifted up they ... A: with that picture I am going to say male. And I am pretty positive on this, if your other one is a ...
sexing a bearded dragon	4/21/2008
Q: i have 2 bearded dragons and i want to no how to sex them which way round is if you lifted up they ... A: she is very attractive but in that picture I can not tell the gender. If you want you can send me a ...
Gravid or fat?	4/21/2008
Q: .i forgot to mention in my last question the kind of bedding i was using. The pet store i went to ... A: Any kind of sand is dangerous to her health. Sand is the leading cause of impaction. It gets ...
bearded dragon sleeps all the time	4/21/2008
Q: My beardy seems to sleep all the day,wont eat veggies and only poo's about twice a week is there ... A: it is common that when Bearded Dragons are young that they will not want to eat their vegetables. ...
sexing a bearded dragon	4/21/2008
Q: i have 2 bearded dragons and i want to no how to sex them which way round is if you lifted up they ... A: yes you can lay them on a flat surface and lift their tail and examine for the hemipenile bulges. ...
Uro problem?	4/21/2008
Q: Ive had my female Uro for almost 6 years now and just bought a male about a month ago. Lately my ... A: she could be carrying eggs in which case you probably wouldn't be able to feel them if they just ...
Care of horned toad lizard	4/21/2008
Q: I have been given a horned toad lizard and are looking for information on setting up a habitat and ... A: here is a care sheet from a reliable site on this lizard: ...
Water Dragon	4/20/2008
Q: I have in the last 2 weeks bought a (juvenile ~ 10") chinese water dragon. It was clear to me that ... A: if the leg isn't causing him pain and he can climb somewhat normal and behave in normal manners then ...
leo problem	4/20/2008
Q: i have two adult leopard geckos, one male and one female. My female was pregnant for a long period ... A: how long has it been sense she became gravid? It is common for leopard geckos to stop eating in the ...
A green anole lizard	4/20/2008
Q: I'd like some help. My cat caught a green anole in the hegde and I rescued it. But I've noticed her ... A: he should have a much much larger space then that jar the minimum for keeping these lizards is 10 ...
chameleon	4/19/2008
Q: I have a panther chameleon. It is approximately a year old. He had developed a black spot on the top ... A: the white spot could be from scarring the pigmentation is not the same after the burn. I am sorry ...
Anole Lizard.	4/19/2008
Q: I have a single green anole in a 10 gallon tank. What can i put in the bottom of the tank? What ... A: As for the bottom of the tank and the substrate the most common is coconut fiber (Eco-Earth) or ...
Anoles and Green Tree Frogs together?	4/19/2008
Q: I want to set up a terrarium and house anoles and green tree frogs TOGETHER. Can you give me any ... A: I do not recommend keeping them together. No two species should be mixed in the same enclosure. So ...
Vegetarian reptile	4/19/2008
Q: I have always had some fascination about reptiles and now I'm considering adopting one as part of my ... A: Uromastyx are vegetarians and make good pets. However it is difficult to find them at pet stores but ...
Leopard gecko	4/19/2008
Q: I have 8 leopard geckos, which I have had for over 5 years now. One of the older leopard has become ... A: Sorry for your loss, unfortunately I am not experienced enough when it comes to these type of ...
Leopard Gecko - Possible tail infection?	4/19/2008
Q: We have a hypo-tangerine carrot tail leopard gecko that we purchased as a baby from petco on ... A: Firstly I don't really agree with the information you got from teh veterinarian. Even course sand ...
water dragon i need advice	4/18/2008
Q: I have a water dragon which my nephew baught for my daughters 1 1/2 months ago it is 3 months old ... A: He is still nervous and scared of you, I am sure you realize this is perfectly normal. However if ...
Lepard gecko still not laying eggs	4/18/2008
Q: First off I would like to thank you again for answering all on my questions. You have been a great ... A: Your welcome Nathan, It definately sounds like she needs a deeper lay box but be sure she can climb ...
Red Ear Slider Eating Problem	4/18/2008
Q: I have a 1.6 inches Red Ear Slider that I have had for 5 months now. For the last 2 weeks, he hasn't ... A: I am extremeley sorry for your loss, I have had baby turtles die on me too and I could tell you ...
Red Ear Slider Eating Problem	4/18/2008
Q: I have a 1.6 inches Red Ear Slider that I have had for 5 months now. For the last 2 weeks, he hasn't ... A: In the video it appears like he is trying to cough something up or has trouble breathing. Does he ...
Water Dragon	4/17/2008
Q: I have in the last 2 weeks bought a (juvenile ~ 10") chinese water dragon. It was clear to me that ... A: his tail does look like it is healing and is probably an older wound. Does he react when you touch ...
Fire Bellied Toad	4/17/2008
Q: We have had our Fire Bellied Toad for 4 months now and recently he got out of the aquarium and ... A: your welcome. They can obtain parasites easily from a food they have eaten. If one food item had ...
green anole	4/17/2008
Q: My daughter just got a green anole a a faire (St George's orphan dragons). It was sold to us in a ... A: first off I am absolutely thrilled that you decided to do some research. It makes me happy that you ...
Fire Bellied Toad	4/16/2008
Q: We have had our Fire Bellied Toad for 4 months now and recently he got out of the aquarium and ... A: He could be stressed and this would make him not want to eat. If its been longer then a week then ...
yellowbelly turtle	4/16/2008
Q: how can i be sure that my turtle is a female? She is larger then the male (i am not really sure he ... A: If your turtles are 4 inches in diameter or larger then you can tell the gender. If not then they ...
anoles	4/15/2008
Q: i just got two anole lizards from the fair a male and female and the guy told me that the female is ... A: food items should be no larger then the space between their eyes. You can feed a variety of ...
New Puppy - WD Not Eating	4/15/2008
Q: First, thank you for your quick response. I am pretty sure he is a male I am attaching a picture of ... A: your welcome. The picture seems like it may be male judging by the spikes on the back but the crest ...
Got a New Puppy - CWD Stopped Eating	4/15/2008
Q: I've had my male water dragon, Charlie, for almost 3 years. He out grew his original tank about 6 ... A: I am not doubting your information but are you sure Charlie is a male? I can't see his body very ...
Exotic Species Trade	4/15/2008
Q: There are many articles I have been reading up on the internet that are opposed to the trade of ... A: I don't appreciate the pet stores who sell the exotic animals. I beleive it should be strictly for ...
Bearded dragons	4/15/2008
Q: Hey i just had 4 baby dragons hatch and i have them in a small tank. I was wondering how i can get ... A: the babies can survive off of their egg yolk for a couple days just fine. They aren't hungry and ...
Veiled Chameleon	4/15/2008
Q: I am a first time reptile owner and got a Bearded Dragon and he is doing fine. I have always had an ... A: you welcome and congrats on getting your Chameleon. As for the eye bulging it is normal and usually ...
Bearded Dragon Eggs	4/15/2008
Q: I have a pair of bearded dragons. Neither has gotten very large. The males brother who I gave to a ... A: the reason that they may not be as large could either be internal parasites but that will usually ...
Water dragon	4/14/2008
Q: I have a water dragon I have had him for about 4 months. From the get go he has been very sociable ... A: feeding the worms nutritious food will help improve the nutrients that go into your dragon but they ...
getting a lizard	4/14/2008
Q: ok so i want to get a long tailed lizard..i really like animals and wouldn't mind it being in my ... A: I beleive I had already answered this question for you but I will do it again to be sure we are on ...
Bearded Dragon	4/14/2008
Q: wondering if you could help me with a problem with my bearded dragon. He is about 6months old but ... A: you should remove the sand now so it doesn't cause any future problems. I never recommend sand for ...
backyard lizards in georgia	4/13/2008
Q: Well I was wondering if the little common green lizards, that I find quite a lot of in my backyard, ... A: first off I do not approve of keeping wild caught lizards, they are usually ridden with diseases and ...
Veiled Chameleon	4/13/2008
Q: I am a first time reptile owner and got a Bearded Dragon and he is doing fine. I have always had an ... A: you should setup the enclosure as if you already have him and put in place thermometers and keep ...
water dragons	4/13/2008
Q: my dragon has been sleeping all day and all night and i dont think my dragon has eaten anything in ... A: I will need more information about your setup for this question. What size enclosure does he have? ...
Water dragon	4/13/2008
Q: I have a water dragon I have had him for about 4 months. From the get go he has been very ... A: it is common that water dragons will pick and choose their foods. Mealworms have little nutrients ...
green anole HELP	4/13/2008
Q: He has gotten extremely skinny, & is very weak. He(Elvis) cant eat the food. He goes to attack it ... A: you should take him to the vet, not being able to eat is serious. And he isn't opening his mouth ...
Breaded Dragon	4/12/2008
Q: We have a four year old dragon who now has a small lump on the joint of her right foot. The lump ... A: my first assumption is M.B.D (Metabolic Bone Disease) It is a calcium defficiency similar to ...
lump on bearded dragons head	4/11/2008
Q: My bearded has a lump on the right back side of his head. It is not discolored and he is acting ... A: this sounds like something you should take him to the vet for. It could be serious and need ...
Bearded Dragon Prolapse	4/11/2008
Q: My bearded has a prolapse. I took him to the vet and they did an xray and said it looks like a ... A: usually a prolapse is very serious business and a veterinarian will usually preform surgery if its ...
anoles	4/10/2008
Q: i just got two anole lizards from the fair a male and female and the guy told me that the female is ... A: how large is the enclosure you have? 10 gallons although okay for one anole is not always best for a ...
bearded dragon	4/9/2008
Q: i bought my bearded dragon 2 days ago and i put in some meal worms and crickets in the