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| Subject | Date Asked |
| painted agama help | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: i have a female painted agama and ive been growing pretty concerned because it seems like there is ... A: What are you doing for UVB? Agamas need to bask. Without full spectrum UV light, UVB specifically, ... | |
| Reptiles | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: My name is Joyce LaBay and I'm doing a science project on reptiles. I just wanna know what is the ... A: There is a Caribbean Iguana, named after the island it lives on which I think is more endangered ... | |
| snakes/mice | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: Hey there, I have a ball python, And I am thinking of giving him to a good home. I would like to get ... A: Reptiles aren't really "active" animals. That's why they make Jack Russell terriers! LOL ... | |
| Turtles | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: Why do some of my turtles have red ears and some have yellow. and why do some of my turtles have ... A: WHat you're describing are differences in species. Kind of like Oak trees, some have broad leaves, ... | |
| mountain horned dragon | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: i just got a mhd from a petsmart and he opens his mouth and hisses when i get my hand close and ... A: 1st time I've EVER heard of a mhd biting anyone! They usually try to climb to the highest point ... | |
| Ball Python heating pad | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have two ball pythons right now, one a year and one 4 years old. I have them in a homemade cage ... A: You should be able to leave your hand directly on the hottest part of the pad for a full minute and ... | |
| my curly tails | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: there r curly tail lizards living outside my backyard, so how can i take take ccare of them if all ... A: They are running away because they don't know you are trying to play with them. They think you ... | |
| Snakes everywhere!!! | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I live in Orlando, Fl near a small lake. The lake has ducks etc and is close to a wooded area and ... A: Obi, I live about an hour away from you so I'm familiar with the wildlife. The one venomous snake ... | |
| Savannah Monitor's Diet | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently got a savannah monitor and everyone has been telling me different things. Some say that ... A: NO RAW CHICKEN!!! Fastest way possible to end up with a solmonella infection. Eggs and beef are ... | |
| science 7th grade | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: What does a reptile tissue look like? A: Melissa, the tissues of reptiles are very similar to other animals even our own with the exception ... | |
| monitor | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: i have a juvenile savannah monitor.. i keep him in a 50 gallon tank.. i fed him a pinky rat a couple ... A: No, not really. Generally monitors are pretty active when it comes to feeding time. Couple all you ... | |
| Soft Shell Turtle | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I put my inched Turtle in a 2 ft high by 1 ft wide by 1.5 ft high aquarium with water height at 15 ... A: OK, I can't give you "expert" advise on turtles because I don't keep them. But, I'll give you some ... | |
| whats he doing? | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: i talked to you before about my ball python. im curious to ask what my snake is doing. he comes out ... A: I too believe your snake is hunting during the periods of activity. Perhaps he doesn't recognize ... | |
| snake | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: i found a snake in my back yard today, not a great picture, but can you tell me what it is. It's ... A: Venomous!!! For sure. Rattlesnake. Not sure of the variety and I wouldn't want to get closer to ... | |
| bloody ball | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: her belly and vent were raw and bloody when i woke op one day so i put some polysorn on it and made ... A: Scale rot is a generic term for diseases of the scales. Scale disease could be caused by bacterial, ... | |
| pregnancy & snakes | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a pet snake, a columbian red tail boa, and I recently found out I'm pregnant. What are the ... A: Wash your hands throughly after handling the snake. Reptiles CAN carry Salmonella but the risk is ... | |
| My male green anole. | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: hey, my male green anole wont move!! he wont open his eyes and wont eat. he has a black dot behind ... A: I would have no way of diagnosing a disease over the net EVEN IF I were a vet. Has he always been ... | |
| The Thingy on my Porch | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: Ok, so theres this Reptile on my porch, I'm not sure if its a Lizard, Newt, Salamander or what its ... A: OK, well since I don't have a picture of your thingy, you didn't tell me where your thingy is, or ... | |
| my snake | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: i had a ? about how to lower the humidity in my snake cage. I recently moved and it its much hotter ... A: OK, burms can take 85% humidity no problem, in fact that's probably a great number for them. The ... | |
| my snake | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: i had a ? about how to lower the humidity in my snake cage. I recently moved and it its much hotter ... A: OK, you live in Wisconsin and the humidty is 80-90%???? Is the snake living inside the house or ... | |
| Crested gecko feeding | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: okay-well i have been hearing that its best to put a crested gecko in a 10 gallon when they are ... A: The box is fine. I'd even try feeding in the main cage. Also, they don't only eat crickets, they ... | |
| bearded dragon heaving | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: im having an issue right now with my baby bearded dragon, he is dry heaving very bad and his ... A: How big are the crickets? Rule is they should fit between his eyes if you placed them on his head ... | |
| Corn snake identification | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a male and female corn snake that just had 11 babies. I would like t know if you could tell ... A: OK. Congrats!!! Both parents are albinos-as such-so are all the babies. One might call the one on ... | |
| Garter Snakes | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: Megan A: Megan, wild garter snakes tend to be a bit... fiesty! You may get bit, musked on, pooped on, etc. ... | |
| Differences between Boas and Pythons | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: My question isn't about pet boas or pythons I'm more interested in wanting to know the anatomy for ... A: To the best of my knowledge SOME boas have heat pits and some pythons do not. Pythons have 6 rows ... | |
| Baby snakes | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I found a baby snake outside my door last night on the concrete next to my garage door, do I need to ... A: Where there are people-there is garbage. Where there is garbage-there are rodents. Where there are ... | |
| Tail rot? | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: one of my two bearded dragons looks like they have tail rot. I'm not sure if its a girl or a boy as ... A: I can't diagnose medical conditions. I can offer advice as to whether or not to seek medical help, ... | |
| Lizard with ticks | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I've had a wild caught Western Fence lizard for six months. Just today I've noticed tiny, nymph, ... A: Sounds like mites not ticks. They sell mite killing products at most pet stores (most don't work ... | |
| My bearded dragons wont eat. | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I got 2 bearded dragons (gender not identified) about 4-5 days ago and when i put them in their ... A: Assuming there is nothing medically wrong w/ them (as I have no way of knowing), not eating is not ... | |
| snake in backyad | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: this snake was slithering up to a do in a friends backyard can you indentitfy if and let us know ... A: ONe of my favorite snakes in the world. That is a hognose snake. Not sure of the variety way up ... | |
| My iguana | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7yr old iguana female. Lately shes being pooping all over the house without even eating. Im ... A: I'd suggest you take some of the poop to a vet for a "fecal float test." That will tell you if she ... | |
| Chameleon | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: What happened to a chameleon if it lost its tonque, does it die, or is there a possibility to regrow ... A: I do not believe they can grow a new one. BUT, you could hand feed it. Basically, just hold the ... | |
| Is my plated lizard sick? | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: We just bought a yellow plated lizard from someone who had it for around 3 weeks. The lizard seems ... A: OK, your cage is not hot enough. Those lizards come from Sudan so you need a basking spot in the ... | |
| Uromastyx | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a uro that is about 3 years old. He has always been very healthy and active, however lately ... A: OK, here's what I know... Vomiting clear fluid is a sure sign of a respiratory infection in many ... | |
| reptiles | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I plan to own a Nile monitor ,a Saltwater crocodile, A eyelash viper, a gaboon viper,a cuivers dwarf ... A: OK, not a single one of those reptiles you mentioned can or should live with any of the others. The ... | |
| Am I over exaggerating?? | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: So I just bought two baby bearded dragons(around 6 weeks) from a local reptile pet store and I have ... A: OK, that sounds fine. I'd focus on feeding the crickets rather than buying vitamins. If the ... | |
| Am I over exaggerating?? | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: So I just bought two baby bearded dragons(around 6 weeks) from a local reptile pet store and I have ... A: I'd stick with the 10 for now. I'm guessing that the blue light up in the top right corner is your ... | |
| veiled chameleon /3-4mnths | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: he seems to like to make some kind og under ground burrow in the soil (it is slightly moist and ... A: I don't have any pics of eggs-you could probably do a web search for one though. I can tell you ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: i have had my Chinese water dragon for about 3 weeks now and it is almost 12in from snout to tail. ... A: Chinese water dragons, great lizards... If they live. OK, first I'll address the biggest mistake ... | |
| veiled chameleon /3-4mnths | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: he seems to like to make some kind og under ground burrow in the soil (it is slightly moist and ... A: So you've had it 3 days? Just a guess here-are you keeping it in a glass tank? If so, is it ... | |
| Snake egg identification | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: This egg was found in the American Embassy compound Bangkok, Thailand. After close examination it ... A: NO way I can ID an egg from halfway around the world! LOL Sorry. I can tell you cobras do lay ... | |
| Re: | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: ok a raised the temp about a few days ago,how long should it be until i try to start offering food ... A: OK, good luck! Please make sure you ask yourself the tough questions you need to ask. YOu have a ... | |
| Re: | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: ok a raised the temp about a few days ago,how long should it be until i try to start offering food ... A: I have no idea about the vets in Wisconsin, so I can't help you there. You need to clear the ... | |
| My Burmese | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: i have a burmese..he's about 5 years old..I was told that he's trying to breed because he havent ate ... A: Yep, too cold at night for sure. Get a red heat lamp or better yet and undertank heater to fix ... | |
| My Burmese | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: i have a burmese..he's about 5 years old..I was told that he's trying to breed because he havent ate ... A: OK, sneezing is NOT GOOD! He probably has had a mild respiratory infection the whole time and now ... | |
| My Burmese | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: i have a burmese..he's about 5 years old..I was told that he's trying to breed because he havent ate ... A: Is he around a female? If not, it's POSSIBLE he still wants to breed but I would have my doubts. ... | |
| ball python | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a 6 year old ball python, he has been extremly tame and calm since i got him at 3 years old, ... A: Get a pair of gloves and pick him up. Snakes are not smart enough to "love" people (sorry). He has ... | |
| online classes | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: was just wondering if you knew of a couple of online schools with finicial aid that delt with animal ... A: Herpetology you won't find anymore. Zoology is available at most 4 year colleges that also have a ... | |
| anole anatomy | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I just would like to know what the inside of my anole looks like. He's male. I wonder if the little ... A: They hunt by sight so he can see very well. He can hear you, thought probably not as well as your ... | |
| anole anatomy | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I just would like to know what the inside of my anole looks like. He's male. I wonder if the little ... A: OK, he is a lot like us. He has a complete internal skeleton just like you. He has a heart and ... | |
| my corn snake | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: my snake went missing about 6 months ago. i forgot about him presumed he was sadly gone for good but ... A: I'm not sure how long you gave him to warm up... But, I would have or would wait at least 2 days ... | |
| Bahaman Anole | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Will a 60 watt bulb kill a bahaman anole? A: I'm gonna assume you mean to use the bulb for heat and not to drop on him from a great height. 60 ... | |
| Breeding Honduran Milks | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me a rough estimate in % of what type of babies I could expect ... A: OK, so here we go: 1) if we assume both have the same form of albinism-all babies will be albino. ... | |
| Breeding Honduran Milks | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me a rough estimate in % of what type of babies I could expect ... A: The one problem I have here is I don't know about the "tangerine gene." If the albino gene they ... | |
| Armadillo lizard tail | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: While handling my Armadillo lizard recently, she bolted and my hand closed over her tail to catch ... A: Kira, I honestly don't know if this species can "drop" their tails or not... SORRY! Look for any ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a three year old dragon who has always been active and always hungry i had to put him on a ... A: Not eating is symptom of a larger problem. There is no way I could diagnose your dragon from across ... | |
| About my 9 week bearded dragon | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a few ?'s since first time owning a reptile.1:Temps with day and night UV light always stays ... A: Basking spot temperature needs to be higher (100+). Make sure you mist her at least once per day. ... | |
| King snake | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I found a king snake in my garden last week! this might not sound strange but... i live in northern ... A: Aimee, you're 100% correct! CA king. If it's 3 feet it can eat full-grown mice no problem (one ... | |
| leapord geko | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: i have a gecko he is about 3 1/2 years old. he had always been a healthy and active gecko. about 2 ... A: If the eye or eyes is "oozing" then I believe there is some type eye infection. Your original ... | |
| Chinese water dragon | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: My CWD is only around 6 weeks and he's close to 7"STL. He is eating fine, pooping, basking, walking ... A: As long as he is active, feeding, and moving around I don't think I'd stress too much. If he starts ... | |
| snake has white toung | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm real worried and desperately want to help him please help is there anything i can do for him? A: White could be a sign of infection or anemia. Neither of which you can do anything about at home. ... | |
| What kind of snake is this? | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I found this snake in my yard today and I chopped his head off. What kind of snake is this? The ... A: Well you've saved the world from a baby rat snake (completely harmless but don't tell anybody)... ... | |
| green anoles | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: My Anole is I think ok but I am using a 26 watt light it is one of those coil energy saving lights ... A: OK, he needs a HEAT lamp AND a UVB bulb (both of which are going to cost a whole lot more than the ... | |
| Burmese passed away | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to see what you think about a situation that happened at our animal shelter tonight. We do ... A: I've seen similar behavior a few times. NO idea what causes it, but your guesses are about the same ... | |
| pusy rectum discharge | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a Ball Python from a pet store near my home and have had it for about a week now. I ... A: Return it to the pet store. If they refuse to take it back simply stand in the middle of the store ... | |
| Bearded Dragon head is turning white | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a male bearded dragon whose head is starting to turn white. He seems to be acting and eating ... A: I don't think so, BUT lizards are not my forte. Try this question with one of the experts whose ... | |
| skink | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: My daughter brought in a skink that had been hurt by a cat. It is still breathing and moves a ... A: Treat any open wounds w/ Neosporin and give it a warm resting spot. If it's still alive tomorrow ... | |
| Corn snakes egg laying | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of corn snakes that I have NOT seasoned for breeding however they took it upon ... A: NOT normal at all. You have an emergency situation. All eggs are usually laid within hours of the ... | |
| Painted Turtle | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I am going to get a pet turtle and I have a question. Can I house a painted turtle in a ten gallon ... A: Housing turtles is the hard part... A 10 is way too small. 20 long MINIMUM and a 40 would be ... | |
| Mites! | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My first ball python i bought from a small pet store. After having her just 2 weeks, before i even ... A: Aren't these little things a pain in the ARSE!!! I've got a similar problem with my burmese ... | |
| bearded dragon approx 2 years | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: in the last couple of days i have noticed that my dragon is not moving around too much, she is ... A: Here's the thing... There are about 15 things I could think of which could cause what you are ... | |
| Five lined skink lizards | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I am over run with these lizards, do you know anyway to get rid of them, any help will be ... A: I guess my question to you would be; why? They are harmless, eat bugs (including ant and termite ... | |
| poisonous snake? | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: Hope you are able to help me. We live partially in the woods with a field along the one side of our ... A: 2 important pieces of missing info: where you live and the picture of the snake. With those I ... | |
| Guidlines and tips | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: 5 months old. I have been looking around the internet but getting different info everywhere? i just ... A: Vary the veggies, avoid fruit seeds (some can be bad). Temps on the hot side of the cage should be ... | |
| Gecko | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My gecckos foot looks like a blood vessel broke and its looks like there is blood all through its ... A: Hard for me to say w/o being able to see it myself. If it looks real bad or starts to get worse ... | |
| my bearded dragon | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: i think that there might be something wrong with my lizard, my moms friend from work gave him to us, ... A: Two things are missing from your list of care. Veggies (they eat salads as well as bugs) and a heat ... | |
| shed in my geckos eyes | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: i have two african fat tailed leopard geckos and they both have started to have trouble shedding. i ... A: Jack... What would you do if your dog's eye had the same problem(s)? Perhaps make an appointment ... | |
| prgnant leopard gecko? | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I think my female leopard gecko may be pregnant. I was wondering when and if she lays eggs if i ... A: Kayla, leopard gecko eggs and I do NOT get along! I tried incubating them several times and could ... | |
| my bearded dragon | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is about 7 months old. i bought him a bigger tank 4 days ago it has all the ... A: Hard to say. You said you got him a larger cage, did you also upgrade the lighting and heat? If ... | |
| toads | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: i realize that toads and frogs are in the amphibian catagory, but this a section for amphibians so ... A: I'm going to guess there has been a good amount of rain there lately. The added water means more ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: How old does a baby bearded dragon have to be before you can sell them? A: Depends on who is buying. Some people want them to be 4 inches, some people will buy them the day ... | |
| My Baby Painted Turtle | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 baby painted turtles and i dont know if its a male or female, i would like to find out, but ... A: OK, natural sunlight = good UVB light instead during the day = good UVB light at night = bad ... | |
| ANOLES AND FROGS | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: CAN I PUT A FROG I FOUND OUT SIDE IN WITH MY ANOLES. I LIVE ON LONG ISLAND N.Y. WHAT OTHER LIZARDS ... A: Depends on the frog. If it's a little tree frog and the anoles are the small green ones ok. But, ... | |
| couldn't resist | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Last time I'll write. You didn't know of any repellents for snake Just wanted you to know there is a ... A: I wasn't kidding but ok. The snake repellents have naphthalene (sic) in them which is the same ... | |
| couldn't resist | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Last time I'll write. You didn't know of any repellents for snake Just wanted you to know there is a ... A: The repellents I know of are basically moth balls (or the chemical they are made of) which stink ... | |
| snakes | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Not sure this is in your expertise, but thought i'd ask, my neighbors & I are getting tired of ... A: OK, first a couple of reasons you should leave them alone. 1. They're HARMLESS-just another part of ... | |
| baby snake | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: i found a baby snake a few years back it was white with black dots on the body was wondering what ... A: Dogs, horses, deer, bugs, and oh yeah people kill more people every year than snakes. Yet somehow ... | |
| hibernating bearded dragon | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a female bearded dragon approx. 1 year old . on Wednesday it at it's greens and had it's ... A: So let me get this straight... The vet at the hospital couldn't tell whether or not a lizard was ... | |
| wounded ball paythons | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: my male got bit by a big old nasty female rat and just wanted feedback thanks ANSWER: If the wound ... A: Not normal, that's for sure. Mites wouldn't cause that anyway-not the blood sucking kind. There ... | |
| leopard gecko impaction | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I believe our leopard gecko is/was impacted. A pink bubble started to protrude after I noticed him ... A: Everything you're doing sounds good. That fact that he passed something and the prolapse went back ... | |
| eggs | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I live on an olive farm in Catalunya, Spain and have found a ground nest (no twigs/straw etc.) ... A: Paul, even if I was familiar w/ the reptiles of Spain-which I'm not LOL- I couldn't guess. I can ... | |
| Fire belly newt | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: We have a 15-17 year old newt and recently he is gaining a lot of weight. Nothing has changed in ... A: OK, based on the fact that you kept a newt (not an easy creature to care for) alive for 15 YEARS!!!! ... | |
| 9 week old beardie | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a nine week old bearded dragon and have had him for four days so far. I have stroked him most ... A: OK, you are NOT going to hurt a beardie by holding him. You MIGHT hurt him if you drop him, but ... | |
| bearded dragon | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Our beardie lays around, apparently lethargic, with his eyes closed. He has not ate now in 2 weeks. ... A: He needs to see a vet. Obviously he is sick. But I can't diagnose via the internet. You can do ... | |
| African Water frog | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My first grade class would like to know why our tadpoles (african water frogs) have what appears to ... A: GOOD QUESTION ALL! I had to do some research but here's your answer. You tadpoles are amoung a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: my 9 month old bearded dragon has gone of his food and become aggresive no signs of weight loss yet ... A: OK, Not eating = no bowel movement; that part is easy. WHY he is not eating is much more difficult. ... | |
| N.B. Water Snake | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I recently got a Northern Banded Water Snake. He's very little, maybe a bit longer than my hand. I ... A: There's no special care for the babies, other than smaller prey. Make sure it is eating and that's ... | |
| iguana | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: my iguana seems to have a spot on it's right eye for a couple of days.it looks like something got in ... A: You will probably need a medicated eye drop like gentomycin. I'm not sure if you can get that w/o a ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Genetics | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I am planning to breed my female and male leopard geckos. My female has a carrot tail, no spots on ... A: NO... But I can tell you about the genetics. We assume that your male is a "normal," meaning he ... | |
| hemipenal prolapse | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: : Hi my name is mark and i am a long time reptile keeper and enthusiest. a friend of mine saw a ... A: Have your vet check me on this but in most cases the hemipenes either have to be PUT back in, like ... | |
| Feeding problem | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have two corn snakes of approximately 4 and a half years old. They are a male and female. when the ... A: Separation is a good idea. He should start eating soon. If not, there might be something else ... | |
| a mating question... I hope you know... | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: How does a crocodile know not mate with alligator? Same thing with snakes even ... Like how would a ... A: Most animals other than humans, the higher apes, and dolphins mate only at certain times. The ... | |
| Anole Lizards and African Water Frogs | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an anole lizard and five African water frogs in separate habitats in my classroom. Can I put ... A: If one is of the size that it could eat the other it might try to. Most likely the frog eating the ... | |
| leopard gecko | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Well i had my leopard gecko at my uncles house he was takin care of him for about a year we got him ... A: Question of the MONTH! My leopard gecko is a Meth-mouth, what can I do? Sorry! Sometimes I ... | |
| milk snake | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: sorry to keep bothering you, i measured his width which is 1cm wide and he is 17 in long so do you ... A: OK, the first problem is that you are feeding him things, (pinkies), that are way too small. At 17 ... | |
| my leopard gecko.. | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a leopard gecko that is about six months old three weeks ago and he hasnt eaten anything ... A: I would say you need to return it immediately. 3 weeks is far too long for it to go without eating. ... | |
| I touched a bearded dragon and bit my nails!........and I'm pregnant! HELP! | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: The subject pretty much explains my situation. I'm 25weeks pregnant and my partner brought bearded ... A: OK, well IF you had salmonella you'd be sick. Throwing up, feverish, chills, etc. Your chances of ... | |
| female blue tongue skink | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a female BTS, she is bout 4 and a half years old. Recently she got a lump on her back, took ... A: MBS??? Metabolic Bone ???? or what? You are describing a medical emergency, 45 miles is 45 ... | |
| my dragon | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: hello my chinese water dragon is opening his mouth after he eats and when I walk by his tank why is ... A: There are hundreds of reasons he could be doing this including "because he wants to," so I can't ... | |
| School questions | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a ninth grade student at Dorman High School. I have been asked to research a science job and ... A: Earthworms, squid, crayfish, grasshoppers, starfish, frogs, pigeons, rats, sheep hearts and brains. ... | |
| School questions | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a ninth grade student at Dorman High School. I have been asked to research a science job and ... A: There are so many jobs that work with or around biology that is a hard question to answer. I would ... | |
| Bull snake information | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a juvenile bull snake that I caught late last summer. I intended to release it, but the ... A: OK, Burmation is a possibility since I'm sure it's not in the mid 80's outside your house right now! ... | |
| Bull snake information | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a juvenile bull snake that I caught late last summer. I intended to release it, but the ... A: The skin thing worries me. I don't know how warm it is, so I can't say what's going on there. ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: A: The damage has been done at this point so now the best you can do is separate it from the others and ... | |
| Red Eared Slider | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend recently bought me a red eared slider (male) we had some trouble getting him to eat at ... A: I'm curious as to how you KNOW he hasn't had a bowel movement? I'm assuming you have him set up in ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I just got a bearded dragon and all he does is sit under his heat lamp all day unless i wake him up. ... A: Set-up sounds ok, I'd like the temp a bit higher, but I don't think it's a problem. If he's eating ... | |
| heat positioning techniques | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: i think its a great thing you guys have goin with the Q&A here.......i have several enclosures ... A: Experiment, experiment, experiment is about the best I can tell you. The good news is all your kids ... | |
| chameleons | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Are veiled chameleons sociable? The reason i ask is that im planning on getting one and, well my ... A: NO! Chameleons only come together to mate, they do NOT tolerate each other otherwise, especially as ... | |
| I can't get my red tail to eat every week. | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a red tail boa who is about 3 feet long and a little less then a year old. I was told that I ... A: At a year old once every 7-10 days is what I preach, in practice I'd probably be closer to every ... | |
| winter boa feeding | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I imagine you get this question a lot, but I want to be proactive. I have a 4 year old peruvian red ... A: MY first thought was that she might be in a "breeding mode," but 4 1/2 feet is too small for a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon and it isnt drinking. i have read to spray the glass with water and the ... A: Remember they get most of their water from their food. These are desert animals that (in the wild ... | |
| Iguana birthday surprise | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I came home yesterday to a young iguana my girlfriend has bought me for my birthday. At the moment ... A: The regrowth on the tail looks fine. BUT!!! It does look very skinny on the green part. Is it ... | |
| tumor - red tailed boa | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: 25-year old red tail boa. Owned him since birth. Now has a sizeable tumor on one kidney (had ... A: I am NOT a vet, so my opinion is just that - my opinion. If he is taking the whole organ, kidney ... | |
| tumor - red tailed boa | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: 25-year old red tail boa. Owned him since birth. Now has a sizeable tumor on one kidney (had ... A: I believe there was a boa that lived over 40 years in captivity. I have had tumors removed from ... | |
| leopard gecko | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a leopard gecko which i got from petsmart, im not sure of the age but i have had her for a ... A: No HEALTHY reptile should EVER need to be force-fed. Return the gecko and your receipt to Petsmart ... | |
| I need help! | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I bought a bearded dragon about two months ago. In the begining everything was fine until my beardy ... A: If the UVB bulb gives off visible light it needs to be turned off at night. They need day and ... | |
| water moccasins | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: i was sometime back last year hunting for crawdads at night in a creek near where i was staying, and ... A: Moccasins are known to "stand their ground" and even to be outright aggressive. I'd recommend ... | |
| my chamleons | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: she is a veiled chameleon and she is the only chameleon in the cage she use to eat on her own now ... A: Alec, I'm not sure if English isn't your first language or if I'm just missing something, but there ... | |
| Tortoises | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Hey! Im getting a pet tortoise at the end of the month as a gift, from our good friends at a reptile ... A: Spur-thigh it is. 3rd largest species in the world well over two feet front to back. In the wild ... | |
| my gecko | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My mom keeps on looking at these websites and they keep telling her that its fine to put a JUMBO ... A: OK,it could live it 10 gallon tank just like your family COULD live in a 600 sq ft one bedroom ... | |
| My Bearded Dragon | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Today I bought a bearded dragon and he/she is not very active. It is a few weeks old. He barely ... A: Not eating is a problem. If you put small crickets in that cage and it doesn't react then there's a ... | |
| iguana | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: i have a two year old iguana his dewlap has a big lump on it and it is hard and dry it started off ... A: Two choices-take him for the medical help you already KNOW he needs or put him down... I'd guess ... | |
| Gecko, not eating, lump, HELP?!?!?!? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Okay, So I think my leopard gecko may be sick. I am not exactly sure how old, but I know it is an ... A: OK, I can see the lump, and that makes me think she might have something going on there (injury, ... | |
| leopard gecko | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: the second grade class in my school had leopard gecko for a pet in their classroom. The kids were ... A: There is nothing that can be done for that as far as I know. I'm surprised you said the front legs. ... | |
| bearded dragon lizard | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: heres the thing i have e owned snakes i know how to take care of them from my father but my gf ... A: Ok, here's what I can tell you... Healthy baby beardies will eat 2-4 times per day. AT 4-5 inches 2 ... | |
| White's, Leopard, or crested? | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in owning either a leopard gecko, crested gecko, or white's tree frog. I have done ... A: Of the 3 I would choose the crested gecko. They are fabulous! All three are good and both geckos ... | |
| new Leopard Gecko feeding | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: We purchased a leopard gecko for our son three days ago, and in that time he has not eaten. We are ... A: Sounds like everything YOU are doing is good. Is the food being offered at night? Leos are ... | |
| bahaman anole eggs | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have three anoles, and i'm 99.9% sure that I have one male and two females, they have been getting ... A: Sounds like an egg. Some ppl simply leave as is and some ppl protect them. DO NOT try and remove ... | |
| Compatibility of Alligator lizards with other lizard species | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a science teacher that was given an alligator lizard (E.c.p.) by a student that is no longer in ... A: I tend to avoid mixing species whenever possible. However, since you have already done it and had ... | |
| I am a new bearded dragon owner | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I am new bearded dragon owner, and the guy that I got her from is amazing with the animals. He told ... A: 20 gallon is minimal but ok, a 40 gallon breeder would be better. You need floor space not air ... | |
| red eared slider | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: why is my red eared sliders shell changing to a light color and always looking dried out A: Hmmm, turtles are not my strong subject, so you might want to try another expert. However, whomever ... | |
| Corn Snake Shedding. | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I got a cornsnake, red-orange morph, about three weeks ago. He was very healthy when I got him, and ... A: OK, first off, the UV light is not needed. Snakes don't need UV. Second, make sure the water dish ... | |
| bearded dragon basking light | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what type of basking lamp i need for 7 wk old beared dragon? I have UVB lamp ... A: You need one which provides UVB and the probably the highest wattage available. I liked the ... | |
| bearded dragon basking light | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what type of basking lamp i need for 7 wk old beared dragon? I have UVB lamp ... A: Heat and UVB should provided on the same side. Optimal temperature in the basking spot is 110F, ... | |
| Humidity | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: About three four weeks ago I bought a six month old or so pastel ball python. He is about a foot and ... A: 50% to 75% on humidity, they sell humidity gauges, and a good trick to increase humidity is a larger ... | |
| leo gecko eyes shut | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a leopard gecko about 6 to 8 ins. in length it just shed still a small bit on toes ... A: I usually work the skin off by hand or with twizzers. I don't like the eyes closed not eating, that ... | |
| Blood Louse on Dragon | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: For the past couple of days I have been pulling some tiny parasite like bugs out of my male bearded ... A: Yes, take them and the dragon to the vet for help. Although, the topical mite treatments MIGHT ... | |
| Ball Python Heating and Humidity | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I got a young ball python that is about a foot long two weeks ago and was wondering about its heat ... A: There are monitors you can buy, you're local pet store should have them. If not, or maybe better ... | |
| follow up parasite that looks like lizard | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: At 100x it filled the visual field of a monocular inexpensive microscope and was alive (orange eyes ... A: I'd love to take a look. bnr.com@prodigy.net Put "parasites" in the subject field. I doubt ... | |
| Qumran-Sad-Tail | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Our Leopard Gecko has the same problem, however, this one looks slighty worse than ours. Our gecko, ... A: OK, I'd love a picture so I could see just how bad it is. The thing to remember is that leopard ... | |
| Qumran-Sad-Tail | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Our Leopard Gecko has the same problem, however, this one looks slighty worse than ours. Our gecko, ... A: Lorrie, I'm not sure which "other case" you're talking about??? Did you send this to the right ... | |
| boa constrictor | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: purchased a baby boa 2 weeks ago, after a few days discovered he had mites. been treating with Mite ... A: I'd take him back to the pet store. Has it eaten? I hate to say this but what you describe sounds ... | |
| feeding | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a argentine boa and the cage is perfect, but she wants to eat but trys to eat the rat ... A: I don't believe there is anything you can do. Your snake is "stupid" when it comes to eating. LOL ... | |
| Anole in house | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: It is November in Charlotte, NC, and we have a small green anole trapped in our house. I have ... A: Crack a window (and screen) in the area where you usually see him and if he wants to get out he ... | |
| Eastern Hognose | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: We caught an small 6 inch eastern hognose, in our driveway 3 weeks ago on a really warm day. Our ... A: Well you have 2 choices. Forcibly release him or find him some small toads. Easterns eat almost ... | |
| my chinese water ddragon | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: i have had my male chinese water dragon like 2 weeks or so, and i knwo a little bit about them. He ... A: Not normal, w/o being able to see it I can't be sure but it sounds like what I call blister disease. ... | |
| breaded dragon | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: recently got a bearded dragon for our science room at school.How big will he get and how much will ... A: Up to two feet including the tail, maybe 2-3 lbs. He should be fed every school day and very well ... | |
| Curious Breeding Question?!? | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Ok, my husband and I own 2 ball pythons. They were purchased from a reptile specialty pet store and ... A: OK, inbreeding is not as big a deal with snakes as it would be with humans. In fact, many of the ... | |
| Black Snake | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My sister woke up with what we think was a young black snake in the bed with her. By the time she ... A: OK, w/o knowing what is it I can't say for sure that it can't harm anyone. However, if it black ... | |
| Black Snake | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My sister woke up with what we think was a young black snake in the bed with her. By the time she ... A: OK, stop screaming and take a picture! Then I could tell you what you have. Most likely the house ... | |
| corn snake | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: and how much would it be for a regular corn snake to be sent plus shipping. and how do i avoid ... A: They are fairly rare in corns and the most common sources are bad water or food (in that order). ... | |
| microscopic lizard like parasite | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I am immunocompromised due to CD57 lymphocyte suppression due to Lyme disease. Recently I have ... A: Well, if it is a reptile, you get to name it. The smallest species on record that I know of is just ... | |
| Corn snake care | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: i had a friend that had a corn snake and it was going good and then after about 2 months it wouldnt ... A: Feeding is easy, one prey item once per week. Heating is easy too, 70's on the cool side 80's on ... | |
| bearded dragon travel? | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if I could take my beardie to the desert for the weekend, how she should travel, ... A: OK, here's the problem. Sure, if you take her out and sit her down in the desert it will be a novel ... | |
| Feeding Monitors and Tegus | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 1 baby Savannah Monitor and 1 baby black and white tegu both in separate tanks. Savannah ... A: Thomas, you are miles ahead of me on this subject. I never knew tegus would eat fruit... I feel ... | |
| Injured Leopard Gecko | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I was holding my sister's leopard gecko in my hand earlier, and he climbed onto my arm, slipped, and ... A: Even if you found a vet I doubt they would be able to do anything, call and ask before you go in. ... | |
| leopard gecko | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has a swollen leg. For a while he was eating and acting normally but now he won't ... A: Now you have reached what I call the reptile conundrum. How much should you spend trying to save a ... | |
| Skin | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I just discovered today while feeding my bearded dragon that her back right leg looks discolored, ... A: There is no way I can make a medical diagnosis via the internet. I am not a vet. If you have a ... | |
| leopard gecko | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has a swollen leg. For a while he was eating and acting normally but now he won't ... A: Gout is usually seen in herbivorous lizards which are being fed meat. Is there any skin ... | |
| beardie not eating | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: and it has hardly eaten,my question is if the baby has just left its parents,how long will it take ... A: Generally once they start eating they should continue to do so. You didn't mention what size ... | |
| BLUE TOUNGE SKINK | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I've had Ernesto, my Northern Blue-Tongue, for over a year. I often let him in my front yard to do ... A: Hmmm, I'm stumped. I know birds eat small rocks to use to grind their food in their gizzard but as ... | |
| EMERGENCY baby bearded dragon attacked | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My cat knocked the lid of our baby bearded dragon hatchlings cage he is about a month and a half old ... A: Which is the better option; a doctor of veterinary medicine located withing driving distance of your ... | |
| EMERGENCY baby bearded dragon attacked | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My cat knocked the lid of our baby bearded dragon hatchlings cage he is about a month and a half old ... A: Question for you... What would you do if it were the cat which had been wounded? Would you perhaps ... | |
| Corn snake substrate change | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: ..I have a pet corn snake for 2years now and it is very healthy and full of energy. I have been ... A: Every concern you listed is legitimate, and you'd also have to worry about the snake swallowing ... | |
| snake/pregancy health | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: can handling my snake (ball python) be harmful to my unborn child? do you know of any websites i can ... A: The only zoonotic disease we worry about with reptiles and people is salmonella. Even that one is ... | |
| my snake | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I was just thinking of getting rid of my snake because hes just been acting funny lately. but is ... A: Local animal control will take them (some make an effort to find a new home for them some don't...). ... | |
| Egg-eaters and Chicken Snakes | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: My question is two-fold. My boyfriend has always wanted a snake that he can feed eggs instead of ... A: OK, I can't help you w/ the D. scabra. I have never owned one or even seen one outside of books. ... | |
| travel to canada | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Can I bring my Bearded Dragons to Canada? A: Are you moving there or just going on a trip? I would leave them with a friend if it's a trip. If ... | |
| Red-eyed croc skinks/missing tail | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 red eyed croc skinks, and they're living together. Yesterday, we found one was missing the ... A: Yes, separate them. CLean the wound with water, dress with antibiotic ointment. As to lighting ... | |
| Snake id | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have had a host of baby snakes show up in our home. The cats killed them unfortunately. They were ... A: The snakes are called ring-neck snakes they are harmless. Your exterminator is MOSTLY correct. The ... | |
| Cricket Size | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My mom bought large crickets but i think my gecko should have small crickets because its only 4 ... A: Without knowing what kind of gecko you have I would say smaller would probably be better... It's ... | |
| water dragons | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have three Chinese water dragons (one male and two females)all about two years old, they live in a ... A: Have you noticed any agression amongst the lizards? You cage is large, but not really large enough ... | |
| Ball Python!! | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering how i could sex a baby ball python????? Thanks! A: Probing or "popping" neither of which can I teach you via the internet... It's a "hands on" ... | |
| green iguana | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a young green iguana. i have her in a big aquarium. on the flore i have carpit. i also have a ... A: The tail might have been injured at some point it will fall off and regrow. Now, moving on to the ... | |
| Tortises & Mice | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Well, I have an African Spur and a Red Foot Tortoise, and I've been wanting a little white mouse for ... A: OK, not only should your mouse not live w/ your torts (mice like to chew on things!!!) your torts ... | |
| bearded dragon | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: ive got a baby bearded dragon.its 18 months old.the last two weeks he has been lifeless both eyes ... A: They do go into a period of reduced activity naturally,(some people call it hibernation-it's not a ... | |
| Incubator help for bearded dragon eggs | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Last year i had baught a hova incubator for my bearded dragon eggs and it never kept them alive ... A: Joey, we might have to disagree here. I have used the same Hovabator turbofan model for the last 14 ... | |
| Age | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: What is the normal age of a lizard? ANSWER: Not enough information. Which lizard? There are 10's ... A: Asmi, maybe I'm not making myself clear. There is no such thing as a "normal lizard." I live in ... | |
| garden snake | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: my boyfriend caught a wild garden snake (not a garter snake) and brought it in the house. We bought ... A: We need to ID the snake before I can even begin to go into care. The babies being that small means ... | |
| breeding balls | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: what kind of snakes make breeding balls? we have some loggers clearing some of our land they found ... A: Garter snakes and some others make breeding balls. INSECTicides kill insects not snakes. I'd ... | |
| ball python | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: i recently fed my ball python a live feeder mouse 2 days ago and she has been in her hut since then ... A: Sounds like she's getting ready to shed. Brooke, have you done any reading/research about your pet? ... | |
| Swelling on Australian White's | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5yr old Aussie WTF (female) who, while always being overweight (hard to limit intake with ... A: Frogs are not my area of expertise BUT I don't believe that antibiotics are going to help that. ... | |
| relocation stress or wrong temp? | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I just got a baby leopard gecko three days ago and he hasn't eaten anything that I know of.. he may ... A: OK, here's my professional opinion: I think you've got a bum gecko. Further, I would alert the pet ... | |
| relocation stress or wrong temp? | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I just got a baby leopard gecko three days ago and he hasn't eaten anything that I know of.. he may ... A: Your temps are too low. Move the pad under the tank. Shoot for upper 80's on the warm end. Are ... | |
| Snake Identification | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what kind of snake this is? Thanks Rochelle A: I can't be positive w/o a closer shot of the head. If you took one send it. If not, don't try ... | |
| 5' albino burmese | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5' albino that is really aggressive i have had him about a month and i handle him at least ... A: If you have trully put in that much work with no result I'd recommend putting him down... About 1 ... | |
| Lizards | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: We have a lizard my nice bought, until recently, we did not know how to take care of his or her. We ... A: You have both husbandry problems and medical ones. If the lizard is in fact an iguana (which I'm ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I was walking outside with my little gecko and she was on my shoulder. I was walking across a ... A: If she's eaten since the incident that is a good sign. She could just be a little sore or perhaps ... | |
| cornsnake layed eggs never been mated | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a cornsnake approx. 6-7yrs. old and has never been mated. She layed 4 eggs on Saturday and ... A: Depends on size-over 30 for a really big one. Problem is they are supposed to be all laid in a ... | |
| frogs | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to handle frogs? Does it burn their skin? A: No (in most cases) and no, it doesn't burn their skin but it does dry it out. And as they breath ... | |
| My chamelion | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Plz help! I have a 7 month old female chameleon called Daisy. When i first got her she ate a good ... A: CHameleons are VERY tricky! If you suspect a health problem talk to your vet. Do a Google search ... | |
| cornsnake layed eggs never been mated | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: We have a cornsnake approx. 6-7yrs. old and has never been mated. She layed 4 eggs on Saturday and ... A: You need to palpate her belly (lower 1/3 of her body) to see if there are any more in there. If so, ... | |
| MY AGRESSIVE RED TAIL BOA | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased 2 1/ft red tail boa.The pet store sold it to me very inexpensive due to his ... A: Go to lllreptile.com and have a look at the cages. They are not cheap, BUT they are nearly ... | |
| MY AGRESSIVE RED TAIL BOA | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased 2 1/ft red tail boa.The pet store sold it to me very inexpensive due to his ... A: Get a good pair gloves and wade in... Do it now before he gets bigger. Hold him as much as you ... | |
| bearded dragoon | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: i actually have a couple of questions. #1. does the color of his sand affect his color of his ... A: Sand would affect the skin as much as it could dye it. They die the sands and if the dye rubs off ... | |
| iguana heat stroke | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: what do you do if your iguana has had a heat stroke? A: I'm guessing you mean medically and don't want a tongue-in-cheek answer like buy a new one... I ... | |
| Florida Black Racer Snake | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I know these are harmless, however, I don't want to share my patio/pool area with them. I heard ... A: Don't waste your money on snake away (moth balls in a box from what I've heard). You could try and ... | |
| What kind of snake is this? | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I live just north of Catskill, NY and found a small snake curled up under the steps of my deck. Can ... A: Typical tank set-up with an extended water habitat. They eat fish, crayfish, frogs, and toads. ... | |
| run away snake | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I live on a city street which is kind of crowded. My neighbor said his Red Tailed Python or boa not ... A: NO, red-tailed boas, are typically docile in nature and do not reguard humans as food. Most ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I sent a question to you 2 hours ago,About Stanley.I for got to ask about Bedding.I have read many ... A: I do NOT like walnut. I'm afraid it could swell if swollowed. Indoor/outdoor carpet is the safest ... | |
| Bearded dragon lite. | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old bearded dragon,9 inch's long.I'm using a zoo med full spectrum daylight 60 ... A: As long as the bulb delivers UVB it's fine. Follow the instructions ob the box as to replacement. ... | |
| red headed agama wont eat | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: i just got a read headed agama 2 days ago and i cant get him to eat. im trying crickets but he ... A: Probably has a bad parasite problem, and probably will never eat... I'd return it to the pet store ... | |
| Snakes in House | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: How do I find and get these out of my house. I believe the one to be venomous small Copperhead) and ... A: Well... would imagine if you are seeing them, you have already found them. There is nothing in ... | |
| injured wil caught milksnake | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: found injured milksnake in s.fl. he needs to shed, but injury to one eye has fused his skin there. ... A: Yeah, he is several days away from a shed. Once that happens you'll get a much better sense of how ... | |
| injured wil caught milksnake | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: found injured milksnake in s.fl. he needs to shed, but injury to one eye has fused his skin there. ... A: Based on the pic I don't think he's ready to shed yet. Give it a couple more days, the skin will ... | |
| Snakes | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I live in Dewey, Arizona in a well established community. I usually see a non-venomous snake on my ... A: Some people have all the luck!!! If you know they sren't venomous why are you scared of them. ... | |
| Beardy missing limb ... | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: Apparently he didn't understand the phrase "No means No" ... He is a recent rescue that was being ... A: I'm not a vet so if you have orders from a vet saying to wrap it, do so. Any vet has more medical ... | |
| lizards | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Just so u know i do have a little experience with lizards and i currently have two snakes. So i ... A: Timors-stay small ok temperment Ackie- never owned one, heard good things Peach throated - never ... | |
| corn snake egg laying | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My corn snake is over 6 yrs old and has never been introduced 2 a male and has never laid eggs but ... A: She should be fine. The eggs are PROBABLY not good, BUT snakes have been known to undergo ... | |
| What type of snake is this? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: We killed this snake in our backyard. Can you identify what kind it is? We are in Alabama A: Looks like a pine snake, some people also call them gopher snakes. Nonvenomous, harmless, and now ... | |
| unwanted snake in house | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I live in Georgia and last week I found a snake skin under our kitchen sink in the cabinet. I ... A: Snakes are solitary animals. Rat snakes are harmless (other than causing heart attacks...) so tell ... | |
| berber skink | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: where do you put the light is it the side where the berber skink sleeps or the opposite side of the ... A: Doesn't matter, he will move away from the light if it gets to hot. Just make sure there is enough ... | |
| Leopard geckos | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have two leopard geckos that are about six months old. Awhile back they fought a lot, but now ... A: On the ventral (belly) side look for some "bumps" in the shape of a V on the back legs. If the ... | |
| lizards | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: i wanted to know what do you think of Argentine black and white tegu and blue tonged skinks. also do ... A: I love blue tongues they are great animals. I've heard nothing but good things about the ABWT as ... | |
| Frog Identification | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I bought a tadpole from Petland. They told me he was either a Pig Frog or a Bull Frog and I still ... A: Identity I can't help with (try the amphibian forum). Diet is easy. frogs are opportunistic ... | |
| snakes in southeast texas | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Recently moved to Mauriceville, Orange County in southeast texas. I really need to know the ... A: YOU moved into THEIR habitat... Now's not a good time to develop a fear of the local fauna. Get ... | |
| chinese water dragon won't eat | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: At first he ate really good, took food out of the hands, didn't refuse anything. By the third day ... A: The bark could absolutely be a problem. If he swallowed that it may be swelling in his gut. ... | |
| moving 2650 miles with Bearded dragon and 3 yorkies! | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Our pet beardie turned 1 yr in April. We are moving in about 6 weeks from Las Vegas, NV. to ... A: Sounds good. I wouldn't tell Fed X what it is, sometimes they get a little funny about it. Call ... | |
| moving 2650 miles with Bearded dragon and 3 yorkies! | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Our pet beardie turned 1 yr in April. We are moving in about 6 weeks from Las Vegas, NV. to ... A: I thought Vegas had made improvements to it's education... Oh well. As to the dragon. You can ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My female bearded dragon isn't moving much, keeps eyes closed and hasn't really had a good poop. ... A: Susan, the tests run by the vet are where the info is. Your vet is going to be a much better source ... | |
| moving 2650 miles with Bearded dragon and 3 yorkies! | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Our pet beardie turned 1 yr in April. We are moving in about 6 weeks from Las Vegas, NV. to ... A: I take it you're driving??? If so, how many days are your planning for the trip? Are we stopping ... | |
| meal worms | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My name is Sophia and I am 8. I want a snake that only eats meal worms. What snake would that be ... A: There are none. Allmost all snakes which do well in captivity and make good pets eat rodents. Many ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: i Have two girl bearded dragons, they were both around 6 months when i brought them, I've had them ... A: The spider could be a problem. I have no way of telling from here though. You know her much better ... | |
| Argentine Black and White Tegu questions | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to purchase an Argentine Black and white Tegu...i had a few concerns...1st how do you ... A: Here's what I know about Argentine BW tegus... I need to start breeding them! I get asked about ... | |
| poison | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Where do reptiles like snakes, lizards, scorpion, etc. get their venom from? ANSWER: They have ... A: We should say it is venom we are talking about not poison. I believe venom is a protein conplex (a ... | |
| moniter | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: hey waddup ..ok i just got a savanna moniter he is do good seems to like me n his new home very ... A: Anthony, first, let me say that you need to understand that many people would not even bother to ... | |
| leopard gecko shedding/scabbing problem | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: We own an 8 year old leopard gecko. About 2 months ago the gecko developed a 'tumor' on the side of ... A: Michelle, sounds like you need another opinion, but one which is far more educated than mine. Call ... | |
| lizard identification | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I live in NW Alabama and my son found this yesterday. I have been unable to identify it. Could you ... A: I believe it is an agama of some type. They are imported from Africa and some other spots and are ... | |
| leopard gecko or corn snake? | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: which is more cheapoer to take care of? also, which do you think is more rewarding/fun to have? A: I'd vote corn snake. $1 a week to feed, once per week vs. 3-5 times per week for the gecko. Corn ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a female chinese water dragon who we have had for about two years! were guessing she is about ... A: They sometimes lay even w/o breeding, and some lizards have been known to go through parthenogenesis ... | |
| Reptile Egg Identification | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help me or not but I need help Identifying some reptile eggs. They are ... A: Quit popping eggs! LOL Place the eggs in moist (not wet) vermiculite and incubate at or BELOW 88 ... | |
| pre ovulatory follicular stasis | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: The vet has explained to me that this is the problem my red eared slider (Scripta elegans) may be ... A: Well based on what you've told me the eggs are "stuck." Once she ovulates (releases the eggs), the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My little fellow is about 6-7mths have had him as a baby lately is Distinterested in crickets and ... A: They can have a drop in appetite during the winter months, so it's not abnormal. 6-7 months seems ... | |
| separation | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a female leopard gecko, and when I bought her she was in a tank with a male and ... A: Are the temps in her cage where they should be? They are not "active" animals by our standards AND ... | |
| Suggestions? | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have descided after loosing my oscar fish, that I raised as a baby and treated like a son, that I ... A: No reptile "likes" to be held. Turtles are long-lived but they are not "easy" to care for. A ... | |
| Bahamian Anole Pet | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: My bahamian anole i got week ago is not doing anything... he is very unresponsive the much and ... A: Lance, return the anole to the store you got it from and ask them for help. They sold it, they ... | |
| anole foot | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: well his foot is really bad should i take him to the vet? A: Hannah, put Neosporing on the cut and hope for the best. I would not recommend taking a $1 lizard ... | |
| Discolored fire skink | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I just got a fire skink yesterday. It doesn't even look like a fire skink. It has one long red ... A: Jeremy, that is a tough one. A. because I am not that familiar w/ fire skinks and B. because you ... | |
| red-eyed tree frog | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a red-eyed tree frog. It seems that he is hibernating-he hasnot been awake ... A: Yes, he would fall. RETF's are nocturnal. They only hunt and eat at night. You'll need to get one ... | |
| Long-tailed Lizards | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me how to sex Long-tailed Lizards? I can't seem to be able to get a straight answer ... A: You probably can't find an answer because they are not very commonly kept or bred in captivity. The ... | |
| feeding baby dragons | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: i have two baby bearded dragons, they are probally a couple weeks old, however i notice that they do ... A: It is very unusally that a 2 week old dragon is not eating the crickets. Usually they eat anything ... | |
| food for my frog | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: well you see i have a frog and i am very attached to it, but i don't have a clue what to feed it i ... A: Frogs eat bugs... They will eat pretty much anything they can fit in theit mouths but in captivity ... | |
| africian spurred tortoise | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: i am interested in buying an africian spurred tortoise, but im about to move to maryland, usa. im ... A: You are correct in your assumptions. Keeping it indoors while it's baby is not that bad, but trying ... | |
| My Red tail Boa | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a couple of questions, first how do i find out how old my snake is. Second how do i find out ... A: Age is not something one can definitively determine. Sex is found by probing the cloaca. And ... | |
| Is this strange cage behavior?? | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon just recently has been running inside of his cage, climbing up on the glass to the ... A: Hunger, looking for a mate, chasing somthing that is actually outside the cage... He doesn't ... | |
| my geko lizard won't eat and | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I need help bad. I don't have enough money to take my lizard to the vet. His tail has shrunken and ... A: Your gecko most likely has an internal parasite. There is no way to diagnose or treat that w/o the ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: We have a female water dragon that is over a year old. We have only had her for 5-6 months. We ... A: Patti, you're asking the right questions to the wrong guy... The vet who can actually see the ... | |
| caring for snakes | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: smaller, skinnier, thats about 3 feet and narrow and i love them both. But when i went to the pet ... A: Yes, you must house it separately. They are nice looking snakes and can be held, although not as ... | |
| Baby Snapoping Turtles | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My teacher has recently found a baby snapping turtle that looks very sick. His symptoms are: he ... A: The "symptoms" you describe sound like a snapping turtle to me. They don't do a whole lot other ... | |
| escaped snakes | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: i have an albino king snake about 82cm long and he has escaped from his cage am wondering if there ... A: I have had limited success with placing a caged mouse around where I think the escapee might be in ... | |
| Fat Tailed Skunk geckos | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: i had bought two fat tailed skunk geckos, one male and one female... they were acting fine until the ... A: Not eating is of course not normal. When and what are you trying to feed them? They are nocturnal ... | |
| russian tortoise home | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I am researching russian tortoises because i want to get one. A few websites recommended against a ... A: Any glass tank large enough to house an adult Russian Tort is going to be huge and expensive. If ... | |
| Fire bellied toads | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have two toads and one of them started barking about a week and a half ago. Then I saw him mate ... A: You're beyond my experience level. Amphibians are at best a curiosity to me. I do know that they ... | |
| gravid gecko help | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a pregnant leopard gecko, and I'm not sure if it's normal for her to sleep day and night. ... A: You should be worried IF she has been pregnant for more than 30 days. If that is the case she may ... | |
| spotted leopard lizard (not gecko) | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 spotted leopard lizards Unsure of the sexes. But my question is this, one of them has ... A: Not normal,you need medicated eyedrops at the very least. That's assuming that the problem is ... | |
| red-eared sliders in the pool | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a red-eared slider turtle (approx. 5 inches). He was in a habitat and escaped. Gone for ... A: I am NOT a medical professional but I would THINK that normal chlorine levels would be enough to ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: What do i do if my bearded dragon is getting eatin by the crickets.They have ate one foot and his ... A: You remove the crickets from the cage... Did you really need me to tell you that?!?!?! You should ... | |
| snake id | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: photo shot at a rec area on alligator alley. are they water moccasains? A: I almost said yes w/o even looking based on where you took the pic. Cotton mouths are as common as ... | |
| cornsnake | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Cornsnakes often exhibit yellow pigment. Is pigment what you are talking about? ---------- ... A: ??? As I said, his tail (the corn snake's) is dark. You broke his spine (which goes all the way ... | |
| cornsnake | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Cornsnakes often exhibit yellow pigment. Is pigment what you are talking about? ---------- ... A: If so, you may have broken his spine in the tail and if so it is probably necrotic (rotting off). ... | |
| Painted turtle not using hind feet | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an eastern painted turtle, we had him for about a year now always healthy good eater but i ... A: I don't have an answer for you on this one. Since he can move his hind legs he still has feeling ... | |
| savannah monitor and a sulcata | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend who got a savannah at a local reptile show on 2/15/09 he was eating good until about ... A: OK, the bigger sav. needs to be checked for parasites. It is almost certainly wild caught and is ... | |
| Leopard gecko's | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: can i feed my leopard gecko dead insects as i do not wish to keep live insects in my house? A: Maybe... some will eat them some will not. Where are you planning on getting dead insects? The ... | |
| Beardies tongue and jaw problem | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I am worried about my 7 month old male Beardie. In the past few weeks I have noticed that the very ... A: If your UVB light was new when you got the dragon (7 months ago) it is probably time to replace it. ... | |
| Eating & Drinking | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a red tail boa from a friend it is about 4 months old. He said it hasn't eaten in ... A: Try feeding it an adult mouse. Even brand new baby boas start on hoppers so pinkies are way too ... | |
| Sick Beardie | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: This morning as i was getting ready to leave i noticed that my beardie's beard was black and ... A: I would need to know what his current diet is in order to comment on it. But here's what I would ... | |
| care of milk snake | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a milk snake. I have had it for about 3 years. He is in an enclosure with aspen bedding. He ... A: That doesn't sound good at all! I would remove the aspen and go with plain paper until that heals. ... | |
| How to feed baby beardies | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have just hatched my first clutch of eggs and have 11 little ones. They all seem healthy and are ... A: They are still absorbing the yolk sac, but it should be any minute now. I'd try the crickets to get ... | |
| getting a beardie | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: im getting a beardie after my birthday and i want to know what size tank would be best for a 1ft ... A: If you plan on only the one, I'd say a 40-60 gallon breeder tank would do. That would be the ... | |
| MY BEARDED DRAGON IS HURT PLEASE HELP ME!!! | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: ive had a bearded dragon for a little over a year now and recently i noticed that he isnt eating ... A: You call your local vet and make an appointment! My guess (and this is a guess as you gave me no ... | |
| Baby Beardies died | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Its upsetting to report for all those who love beardies, but 20 out of my 22 babies have died over ... A: NOW THAT IS HOW YOU ASK A QUESTION!!! Very nice. I have very few concerns about your set-up but ... | |
| my bearded dragon | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a month and a half old baby bearded dragon from a local pet store. I had in a twenty ... A: YES!!! w/o UVB your dragon cannot use the calcium in his food and has been pulling it out of his ... | |
| yellow niger Uromastyx lizard | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a yellow uromastyx he wont eat by his self. I took him to the vet they told me to force feed ... A: Hmmm, thats tough. He can eat, but he won't. He's seen a vet and they saw nothing wrong. Let's ... | |
| bearded dragons | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I have just ordered a 7" female dragon and im trying to set up her cage. At this point I have a 30 ... A: 100 should do it. Just feed your crickets oranges, collards greens, and oats. And you can dust ... | |
| bearded dragons | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I have just ordered a 7" female dragon and im trying to set up her cage. At this point I have a 30 ... A: OK, here's my two cents worth. I do not think you can overdo UVB as long as you don't go more than ... | |
| leopard geckos | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Hey i have 2 female leaopard geckos and 1 male. One females just layed eggs this morning. i know ... A: Good eggs are bright white, a little squishy is normal. I use a Hovabator Turbo fan model ... | |
| absecesses in my water dragon | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: i have this Philippine water dragon for about 2months. got it from a pet store here. after the first ... A: OK, I'm gonna take a stab, BUT!!! I really think you need a vet. My guess would be that your ... | |
| Turtles PLEASE ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Please dont give me a website to look at because i just want to know what the average price is A: OK, well with so little info to go on I'm going to do some assuming here... I'll assume the turtles ... | |
| Brumation or Death | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a 6 yr. old bearded dragon who appears to have been brumating (very inactive) since ... A: OK, is the question here: Is my dragon dead? If so, when she starts to stink... she's probably ... | |
| Snake from the Everglades | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: please find attached a picture of a snake that I found in the Everglades NP., Florida. It was ... A: I agree 100% that is indeed a cottonmouth. Really all you had to say was Everglades NAtional Park ... | |
| My gecko continually sheds | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: why would my leopard gecko continually shed? Is he sick? A: He may be... Leopards usually shed all at one time. Now that might take a week or so, but once the ... | |
| mountain horned drangon\lizard | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: i just got a mountian drangon thing im not shure its exact name and i just got a iguana how do i ... A: Danielle, you need to get yourself some books on the animals you just bought. Ideally, you should ... | |
| swollen eye on veiled chameleon | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: its this reddish sack that is blocking his vision. he has been having problems with eating and ... A: Skykam, the pic is a bit blurry but from what I can tell that needs to be lanced, drained, and ... | |
| yellow bellied terrapin | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 terrapins i think 1 is male and 1 female and would like 2 no why 1 of them keep going 2 ... A: They lay THEIR eggs in soil. I'm not sure about "shaken its claws 2 the otha," (nor what language ... | |
| my first corn snake | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: i am going to get two baby corn snake, i have never had a snake in my life and have many questions. ... A: Miles, Corns are active during the day. They CAN grow up to 6 ft, 3-5 is more common. All corns ... | |
| Is my Broad Headed Skink dying | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: he was captured about two years ago by a friend of mine in Arkansas and brought down to Texas where ... A: Crissy, this is nearly impossible for me to answer. Here's why: your skink might very well be dying ... | |
| ball python | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: hey there i have a ball python she's maybe a year old and im concerned she won't eat , now i dont ... A: If the snake is only a year old and still under 2 feet in length, I would be a little worried. My ... | |
| Anoles Foot | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: my anole's foot's flesh was gone when I got her.Her foot is brown and her toes are just bone.She has ... A: Bailey, did you ask these questions of the person you bought the anole from? I'd think they would ... | |
| leopard gecko | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: We have had a leopard gecko and an albino gecko for about one year now I am confussed as to the ... A: I suppose the best bedding would be rocks large enough that they could be eaten. Like flat river ... | |
| is my iguana getting old or is she in need of help | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: it has large different size branches and this tree stumps in and ofton likes to sit at the top i ... A: She is obviously very ill and needs veterinary care... When was the last time the UV(B) -I hope!!!, ... | |
| Anole needs help!!!! | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Okay, so i have two bahama anoles. I have had them for about 2 or maybe three months. The other day ... A: Jesse, no offense, but how would I be able to answer that from the info you gave me? Should I rub ... | |
| golden gecko eggs | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: my geckos laid eggs about a week ago i wanted to know what i should do with them thay are attached ... A: Well I can tell you what NOT to do, that is try to remove them from the log. If you viv is set up ... | |
| garter snake | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: i have just got a garter snake about 2 week ago it came from a friend it as not eaten since me ... A: Carol, usually no, you should be able the put the mouse anywhere in there. But, I don't know your ... | |
| armadillo lizard eyes closed | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know why and how can i help to open my armadillo lizards eyes, he has kept his eyes ... A: Kluadio, I can think of 3 things which might cause that: Hibernation-but I'm not sure armadillo ... | |
| dumpy white tree frog | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: How can you determine if a dumpy white tree frog(DWTF) is sick? When getting him out to play today I ... A: Frogs are REALLY tough! Look for changes in the slime layer and feeding habits, then the question ... | |
| Red Tailed Boa | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school teacher that has acquired a menagerie of reptiles and other animals. I am ... A: Allyson, (the female shop teacher-NICE!- I like a woman sporting a toolbelt-LOL), what about trading ... | |
| Red Tailed Boa | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school teacher that has acquired a menagerie of reptiles and other animals. I am ... A: OK, here goes... 1,2) That cage is spectacular and was VERY expensive new. However, it is NOT ... | |
| What snake is this? | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: We found his snake on our avaries and would like to know what kind it was. it looks like a python. ... A: Kayla, I have exactly one book on the pythons of Aus. and that snake isn't in it.... Crapple. The ... | |
| leopard gecko rash | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a high yellow who is very much like a leopard gecko.i am very concerned about him because his ... A: Let's be very clear here. I give advice based on the limited information available to me. The ... | |
| leopard gecko rash | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a high yellow who is very much like a leopard gecko.i am very concerned about him because his ... A: OK, "high yellow" isn't a species, it's color morph and I'm going to assume you have a high yellow ... | |
| yellow throated plated lizards | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: MY YTPL ALWAYS HIDES IN THE REPTILE BARK. I TRY TO DIG THEM OUT AND HOLD THEM, BUT THEY GO ... A: What you are seeing is natural defensive behavior. The only way to overcome it is time and ... | |
| eye infection | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I adopted my one of 3 leopard geckos. I love them! They all have their own personalities. The one ... A: OK, has the vet actually diagnosed a problem or is he just treating symptoms? Eye infection... ... | |
| black patches on bearded dragon | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am worried because I have noticed two dark patches, one on each side of my bearded dragons ... A: Great picture! Unfortunately, I still have no idea... That could be a pigmentation issue (which ... | |
| Blood python | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I just brought my Blood python(Python Curtus) from my supplier, i notice there's some sticky fluid ... A: Don't trust it to do so on it's own. Heat the snake up and keep the humidity high in it's cage. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon heating | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have two bearded dragons in separate cages I read that there basking temperature needs to 100 ... A: BUy the 150 watt fixture and put 100 watt bulbs in it. Do not put 100 watt bulbs in a 75 watt ... | |
| what low temperture would kill iguanas | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: As you well may already know South Florida- below Lake Okeechobee- is infested with non indigenous ... A: Nope, perhaps a week of temps not getting out of the low 40's. But I live in Central FL and at one ... | |
| turtle eggs | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: can red eared turtles lay eggs that have not been fertilized and can those eggs can still hatch A: Yes/yes (but rarely). Parthenogenesis, the asexual act of a female animal fertilizing her own eggs ... | |
| My Bearded Dragon's arms and Legs are Shaking. | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I've had my BD for almost 2 months now. He has always looked healthy and curious. When I bought him ... A: I would if I could, but I have no idea what's wrong... Shaking is usually neurological but what was ... | |
| panther chameleons | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Do panther chameleons make good pets and are they expensive pets? A: Depends and yes. If you want a pet you can hold and walk around the neighborhood with, no chameleon ... | |
| Endangered NJ Animals | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I am in fifth grade. I am working on a project on endangered reptiles in New Jersey. I am ... A: OK, things to remember about endangered animals. The #1 reason organisms become endangered in ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: If I read your response to questions, you indicate that calci-sand is not good for bearded dragons. ... A: Karen, here's my thought process. The Austrailian Outback is not covered with Calcisand or even ... | |
| ball python | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: i feed it small mice.when shold i increse the size of prey?also my ball python has blisters around ... A: OK, feed both snakes prey items as big around as the snake is at it's WIDEST point. Do not worry ... | |
| Leopard gecko feeding | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old leopard gecko. I am unsure of the sex, but have taken to referring to it as a ... A: That story has been around forever! So much so I once asked a vet who had lizards as pets himself ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: when it used the bathroom it had 1 worm in it what do we do? it is my son's and he is away at ... A: NOT normal, your dragon has worms, caused by WORMS, not lighting etc. Take some poo or the whole ... | |
| i am having some trouble with my baby anole | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: my 6 day old anole is in a seperae cage from every one he has 2 other sibling his siblings seem to ... A: Hmmm, there's not a lot one can do w/ baby lizards (especially the carnivorous ones) to get them ... | |
| My gravid/pregnant leopard gecko | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: i mated her with a giant leopard gecko 77g 10 inch she is 40g 7 inch Date mated Nov 28 todays date ... A: Hmmmm, well gestation is 30 days and she's right at that so... If you are 100% positive as to the ... | |
| golden gecko | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a golden gecko about 2 weeks ago and it has not eaten ---the pet store gave us the ... A: NEVER leeave crickets in the tank more than overnight. You have seen what can happen. ... | |
| large snakes | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: Are there snakes that are able to consume adult humans? I know some are able to eat small children. ... A: Anacondas, Reticulated pythons and Rock pythons all get big enough to eat adult humans. The barrier ... | |
| ball python has mucous in mouth and pale eyes | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: My ball python just began to show signs of heavy breathing and thick clear mucous in his mouth. He ... A: Try the temp thing but if you don't notice marked improvement within 24 hours call a vet. ... | |
| ball python | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: We fed our snake a feeder mouse and put her in a small container in a dark area, after about ten ... A: Grrrr, I'm loving this pet store more and more each day! My personal favorrite method for treating ... | |
| baby ball python | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: The pet shop that we bought her from had her on a regular feeding schedule and it's been 4 days ... A: The mouse is usually dead within the first minute, two minutes tops. WOW, please tell us the name ... | |
| feral Swifts; Blue-bellied or Fench Lizards | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I live in Simi Valley, Southern California with our wonderful Mediterranean climate. We have a very ... A: Dennis, I'm not sure I follow your question. Are these animals ones that you released into your ... | |
| baby ball python | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: The pet shop that we bought her from had her on a regular feeding schedule and it's been 4 days ... A: If you just bought this snake and the guy at the pet store is telling you to force feed it they ... | |
| baby ball python | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: The pet shop that we bought her from had her on a regular feeding schedule and it's been 4 days ... A: Megan, it could be getting ready to shed or the pet store may have lied to you about the snake ... | |
| florida brown lizard | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an injured lizard. something, cat or something else got him. He has dropped his tail and also ... A: If this is one of the little brown anoles that are taking over the state you've done about all you ... | |
| Veiled chameleon | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a veiled chameleon and his head started to get really big on his thing on top of his ... A: Chris, the big thing on the top of his head is called the veil... Hence "veiled chameleon." Head ... | |
| welfare of my mountain horned dragon (mhd) | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: i have owned a mhd for 3 weeks now the first day it ate 2 waxworms and that has bin it since i am ... A: Chris, I would stop all handling until it is eating. Make sure the cage has plenty of space, I ... | |
| Sick redtail boa | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I havd a M and F pair of RT boas, aprox 3 months old. The male male has not fed in 3 weeks and has ... A: Magnus, while I understand your problem, I don't understand want you would have me do... I can't ... | |
| My red tail boa want eat | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Azola stopped eating about the start of October and she has not touch food sense. I check her for ... A: OK, 40-50's is WAY too cold for a boa!!! I'm hoping there's some heating going on in the cage... ... | |
| my snakes acting wierd? | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a rough green snake and it's actually my very first snake to ever own,so I'm not so ... A: IN my experience Rough Scales do not do well in captivity. The behavior you describe is not ... | |
| license | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I do live in Palm Bay Florida. I already have permit to keep skunks and opossums and I don't need ... A: Anita, I would suggest you call the FL Game and Fresh Water Fish tion Commision and get it straight ... | |
| outside housing??? | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I live in San Diego, California. What reptiles can I house outside in this weather? A: It really depends on the type of caging. Aquariums quickly become ovens outdoors in even partial ... | |
| Cornsnake sick? | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: There is a white crust on the butt of my almost 2 year old female cornsnake. It is very hard to ... A: Robert, I do not have any ideas on this one. If the cloaca/vent is involved and or compromised in ... | |
| sick cuban anole | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: My male Cuban anole is about 7 months old. Always very active and loved to eat crickets. His ... A: Lethargy sure, falling and no use of the legs no. Palpate her belly and see if you feel anymore ... | |
| sick cuban anole | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My male Cuban anole is about 7 months old. Always very active and loved to eat crickets. His ... A: As it sounds like you are very dedicated to this lizard, about all that is left is medical ... | |
| Help | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a fat tailed gecko who is almost a yr old - he lives in a plastic tank with a glass front, ... A: Kayleigh, you've stumped me on this one. I have never kept a fat-tail so I can't be sure of this ... | |
| Whites tree frog | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I just got a new whites tree frog today (11-12-08) and he is acting funny, he is looking at his heat ... A: Do not hold him until he starts eating (well), and then keep it to a minimum. He needs to acclimate ... | |
| red tail boa | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My brother has a red tail boa that is about 6years old... The thing wont eat and hasn't eaten for 8 ... A: Christy, let me start by saying I'm sorry if this comes off sounding angry, but I get questions like ... | |
| Snake sitting a big male corn snake...YIKES! | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I need help PLEASE! I have learned some, but, I have a few questions. I'm watching a corn snake, for ... A: UV and calcium is more for animals that bask (lizards/turtles), as snakes eat whole prey they don't ... | |
| Snake sitting a big male corn snake...YIKES! | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I need help PLEASE! I have learned some, but, I have a few questions. I'm watching a corn snake, for ... A: OK, here we go... Corns are, in general, very docile. While I will not promise he won't bite, I ... | |
| two questions actually | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a corn snake, shes just over a foot long now and in the past two weeks she has been throwing ... A: Babies shed often, especially if they are feeding a lot. But what you describe could also indicate ... | |
| two questions actually | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a corn snake, shes just over a foot long now and in the past two weeks she has been throwing ... A: OK, the corn needs veterinary help. Regurgatation is bad! Also, once she's back on her feet ... | |
| brown water snake | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I currently have a 55 gallon long set up with excellent husbandry and filtration. Housed in the ... A: Joe, I'm gonna be honest and say you probably know WAY MORE about this topic than I do. Frogs and ... | |
| rattle snakes | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: i recently moved to kentucky and hear there are rattlesnakes in the area. when i said i should not ... A: Greg, the chances of you dying from a venomous snake bite are less than your chances of being killed ... | |
| Baby hypo Kingsnake won't eat | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I understand that snakes can go a while without eating, however, I would really feel comfortable if ... A: Erica, I have no way of knowing what killed your snake. I will say this; if the snake never ate in ... | |
| bearded dragon eating problem | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: izzie sparks my four year old bearded dragon doesn't seem to be eating anything but crickets, he's ... A: If he is still eating crickets I wouldn't panic. But, I would make sure the crickets and VERY well ... | |
| Suddan platted | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Suddan platted lizard and for about 2 weeks now he's not eating. I've tried crickets, ... A: Another tough one. Your lizard needs veterinary attention. Unfortunately, said attention will ... | |
| loepard gecko | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko and he has stopped eating completely. I spend loads of time trying to feed ... A: You need a vet, but realize going in you'll spend more than replacement cost on the visit alone... ... | |
| lepoard gecko | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Q.1 How do I get the humidity levels down I bought a gauge and it wont go down past 55. I put the ... A: 1) 55% is fine, these animals haven't seen the desert in 100 generations. I keep one on my back ... | |
| california king snake and human bond | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm a pround new mommy of a california king snake. she is a little over three years old and has been ... A: Wow, thats a lot of questions... Do NOT ride a bike with a snake!!! Too much chance of a bad ... | |
| I want a snake that will grow to 3.5ft at most. | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I am looking into a pet snake. I have plenty of saved up spending money and want a reasonably sized ... A: Robert, based on your citeria I'd recommend a garter snake. Not the easiet to find, and a little ... | |
| Baby hypo Kingsnake won't eat | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I understand that snakes can go a while without eating, however, I would really feel comfortable if ... A: Erica, that snake is not a newborn it knows how to eat... That being said, why won't it... Try a ... | |
| What kind of snake is this? | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: It was found in a warehouse in illinois. They get shipments from all over the world. A: Liz, I believe that is a "brown snake," scientific name Storeria dekayi. Range, color, and pattern ... | |
| snake | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I live in Central Alabama, just a little to the west of Birmingham. Late yesterday evening just ... A: I can't know for sure w/o a picture. The one snake that kind of fits your description that you ... | |
| carpet pythons bad temper | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: hey hey hey. i am the proud owner of a 3year old 4foot, beautiful carpet python named Buffy. i feed ... A: LOL, ok so your snake bit you because (not cose) you are black!!!???!!! LMAO SO you're saying your ... | |
| Garter Snake? | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Can you help me identify this snake? I left a picture I took of me holding it in a fish bowl. What ... A: Melanie, my best guess based on the head and the two stripes going down it's back is a Northern ... | |
| mali uromastyx | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: my Mali is very young, but also very lazy. She is sometimes active. but she doesnt eat very much. ... A: It is true that Mali's need UVB, does the bulb you have provide UVB or just UV or UVA. Make sure it ... | |
| snake | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I found a snake in my yard. I live in central VA. I have included a picture of it. I cant find ... A: April, my best guess is a prairie king snake. Central VA is at the extreme edge of it's range, so ... | |
| Baby cornsnakes | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have 5 cornsnake eggs that should be hatching in about 4 days. When do I first need to feed them ... A: Stephanie, feed them a day or two after their first shed. To feed place each snake in a small ... | |
| im worried about my baby bearded dragon | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a baby bearded dragon juat yesterday and on the way home he started to jump around, ... A: Victor, you're dragon was either sick when you got it, or you "cooked it" on the way home. There is ... | |
| Snake Identification | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: We caught this small hatchling in our back yard. It was brown with a light vertical stripe. It had ... A: Heather, I looked up some more pics and did some reading, based on the dots on the neck, size, ... | |
| im worried about my baby bearded dragon | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a baby bearded dragon juat yesterday and on the way home he started to jump around, ... A: Victor, the only thing I can think of is overheating. If you had him in a plastic or glass ... | |
| Snake Identification | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: We caught this small hatchling in our back yard. It was brown with a light vertical stripe. It had ... A: Heather, I'm a little stumped on this one. Could be a northern red-bellied snake, could be a crown ... | |
| True fire skink | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I took my son's skink to the pet store yesterday because it hasn't been eating very much at all and ... A: Doris, I am by no means an expert on skinks, but many animals while not hibernating will do whats ... | |
| Snake ID | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I found a snake yesterday that I do not know what it is. I live in central North Carolina, kind of ... A: Jason, sounds good. Snakes will eat dead mice if they find them. Careful with the poisons not only ... | |
| Snake ID | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I found a snake yesterday that I do not know what it is. I live in central North Carolina, kind of ... A: Jason, I'm sorry, I just get fed up with people writing in telling me about all the snakes they've ... | |
| Snake ID | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I found a snake yesterday that I do not know what it is. I live in central North Carolina, kind of ... A: Jason, w/o a pic who knows. It sounds like a king snake. Why did you kill it w/o even knowing what ... | |
| leopard gecko only eating crickets | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old female leopard gecko, and about 2 months ago, I decided to give her some store ... A: Tess, I've had many picky leopards, I even had one that would only each pinky mice. I can't solve ... | |
| My Ball Python | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I just noticed a pebble like bump towards the kidney/intestinal area. I never noticed it before. ... A: Josh, it would be really hard for me to know what that is w/o seeing or feeling it. Watch it and ... | |
| food | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon i was jus wondering what kind of fruit do i feed him??? A: Not much, but whatever you have around the house is ok, avoiding giving him any seeds. Most of the ... | |
| new bearded dragon problems | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 50 gallon reptile cage with a UAV bulb and a basking light. The basing area is around ... A: OK, I'll rattle off the problems I see. You need a UVB bulb not UVA. Bump up the temp to 110 if ... | |
| forgot to send pic | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: sorry forgot to send pic A: Wow, two in one day I'm not sure about. My best guess on your's is a juvenile banded water snake. ... | |
| snake eggs | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: we just found 5 eggs in a pile of mulch...they are long and about half the size of your middle ... A: Sue, they sound healthy. Do not rotate them! Either keep them in the mulch where you found them or ... | |
| Snake ID | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I saw a snake I had never seen before in the mountains (7,500 feet) near Lake Tahoe, California. ... A: Donna, my best guess, and it IS a guess, is a rubber boa. The size, the head, and the tail look ... | |
| my hatchling bearded dragon | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: my baby bearded dragon has been walking funny and has wierd spasms in his whole body when he tries ... A: Steven, let's address one thing at a time. They ABSOLUTELY DO REQUIRE a UVB bulb. You must provide ... | |
| my hatchling bearded dragon | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: my baby bearded dragon has been walking funny and has wierd spasms in his whole body when he tries ... A: Steven, please slow down and read what you are typing. I'm having trouble following you. 1st it's ... | |
| snow max leopard gecko not digesting food | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a young snow max leopard gecko. She was rescued. She was not eating at all when she first ... A: Nicole, her intestinal flora may not be up to par yet. There was a product called "nutribac" that ... | |
| RES genetics | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: Interested in information on RES genes.. Have several morphs and want to start breeding.. need to ... A: John, pick a trait and then learn whether it is recessive, codominate or incomplete dominate. ... | |
| my hatchling bearded dragon | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: my baby bearded dragon has been walking funny and has wierd spasms in his whole body when he tries ... A: ?!?!? Heat stroke! ARe you feedng him small crickets or big ones? Baby dragons should never be fed ... | |
| leopard gecko paralysis? | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My son has a leopard gecko, maybe 10 mos old. There has been a shortage of meal works in our area ... A: Your gecko sounds very ill, I would suggest going to a qualified reptile vet for help. It is nearly ... | |
| star tortoise diet care | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: i hav 2 star tortoises' of about 1.5-2 years. 1)earlier i hav been givin dem cucumber n apple but ... A: Sahl, I can not comment on the diet as I am not qualified to do so with a star tort. I have never ... | |
| Snake Identification | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: While recently visiting a relative on a farm in Rockwood, Ontario I saw a snake measuring ... A: David, what you are describing sounds like a California King snake... But they don't live in Canada. ... | |
| re: my green iguana | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My iguana has fluid coming out of his eye its swollen and the inside of his eye is red, i have tried ... A: Evelyn, what area are you in? Could the vets perhaps refer you to a reptile vet? If not, contact ... | |
| feeding a ball python | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I was told that feeding my snake, a ball python, live rodents would cause him to become mean or ... A: I feed all my animals live. Some are tame and stay that way. Some are agressive and stay that way. ... | |
| Baby Turtle | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I bought two fresh water baby turtles from a pet shop. One of them is very active and eats well. The ... A: Dipika, the honest answer is that you need to prepare yourself for it not making it. Reptiles have ... | |
| What kind of snake is it? | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I live in the southern California in the high desert and we found this snake in our back yard. Can ... A: That is a very nice looking gopher snake! It is harmless and might make you a very nice pet. They ... | |
| Fire bellied newts life in danger?? | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I adopted 2 newts yesterday for my son from a lady that was selling a Bow Front Herp Habitat (She ... A: Elizabeth, I have about 15 minutes experience w/ newts, so I'm out of my field here. I'll tell you ... | |
| Lizard | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: i know im 12,and i was confused because me and my friends found a 6 LINED RACERUNNER??It has orange ... A: Luke, they live all over the southern half of the US. They are diurnal and do need to bask. So if ... | |
| bearded dragons | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have bought 6 baby bearded dragon from a reptile show and I had noticed that a few of them started ... A: They are most likely mites (tiny arachnids). Try your local pet store for a reptile mite spray, if ... | |
| Ball Python | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a two year old ball python. Today as I fed him I noticed as he was swallowing his throat area ... A: Joe, w/o actually seeing that I can't really say. Two things about your husbandry caused me a ... | |
| Alaska tree frogs | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: How does Alaska tree frogs survive the deep freeze of the Artic circle? A: Curtis, I know of no such frog. I do not believe any frogs go further north than the chorus frog ... | |
| horny toads | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: i just caught three baby horned lizards, and have no clue what to feed them. i thinks they are ... A: Ivy, they are insectivores so small bugs. BUT!!! You must make sure that a good percentage of their ... | |
| Under cared for Bearded Dragon | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: my brothers bearded dragon is about 9 months old, he is roughly 14 inches long. Recently he has ... A: OK, sounds like you know what the problems are so get to fixin'. The tank is too small, the temp is ... | |
| Cornsnake | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My son has a cornsnake, usually a typical orange in color. He got loose a month ago and I found ... A: Tamara, sounds normal to me. Especially if the color you are seeing is the same color you were ... | |
| Red tail will not eat. | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: We have a 15-20 year old. We have had him since VERY young. Every winer he would stop eating for a ... A: Peggy, first of all congrats on doing such a great job! I believe the record for a boa is 40+ so ... | |
| Loepard Geckoes | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has 2 Leopard Geckoes that are close to one year of age. The one has shed, but has ... A: YES!!! Your daughter is right. You must get that skin off. It will constrict blood flow and the ... | |
| garter? king? milk? corn? | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: i do not know much about snakes but i really want one. want do i need to get started? what kind ... A: For a corn, I don't personally know anyone in TX. But you could check out Serpenco.com or ... | |
| chemelons | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: i had my chameleon for a month n i take him out everyday but today i tired taking him out n he ... A: Philil, I believe I have answered your question. Either your chameleon will "get used" to being ... | |
| garter? king? milk? corn? | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: i do not know much about snakes but i really want one. want do i need to get started? what kind ... A: Ahhh Petco...... I'll leave that one alone for now. For your first snake I would suggest a corn. ... | |
| concern about bearded dragon | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: i have just purchased 3 bearded dragons 1 male and 2 females all in 1 viv that is 4 foot we have ... A: Alison, it would be very difficult for me to diagnose your dragon via email. She IS eating, but not ... | |
| chemelons | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: i had my chameleon for a month n i take him out everyday but today i tired taking him out n he ... A: OK, chameleons are not really a touchy-feely type of pet. A chameleon's entire evolutionary pathway ... | |
| Snake identification help needed | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: Could you help me identify this snake living under my shed. I live in western NJ. I think it's a ... A: Frank the second photo did not come through. That doesn't look like a rat snake to me. It looks ... | |
| Shipping a Bearded Dragon? | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old Bearded Dragon. I am moving from Kansas to New York and the airline will not ... A: Some airlines will allow it, so if possible shop around. Otherwise, what I would do is leave your ... | |
| Hello | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have to male bearded dragons and one is 6 months and the other is about 5 months old. They have ... A: I'm getting a lot of questions just like this all of a sudden and my guess is they are coming from ... | |
| Request Snake Identification | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: Found in Earlysville, Virginia, 7-31-08, 9:00am in our pool skimmer. Appeared to be about 10 inches ... A: That is a copperhead. It is venomous, and though usually not very aggressive do not try to handle ... | |
| snake identification | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: A female friend of mine told me she saw a snake recently while walking her dog near her home. The ... A: Nate, "yellow stripes" or yellow bands. Stripes to me means running from the head to the tail ... | |
| snakes and hibernation | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I am curious at what temperature cotton mouth moccasins body temperature renders them dormant. A: Bob, Cotton mouths do not truly hibernate. In the wild they do slow way down to a semi-dormant ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Strange Behaviour | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: Seeing as everyone else is on vacation I can only ask you this: My Bearded Dragon, Rocky, has ... A: LOL, you sure you want me to bother... Your dragon is exhibiting normal MALE behavior. The puffing ... | |
| about bearded dragon | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: dismorning i noticed my bearded dragon was twitching all for legs and feet and while drinking ... A: All four legs at once? If so, that sounds like a neurological problem and something you need to see ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: We recently acquired a Bearded Dragon this past Sunday night. When we got him home and placed him ... A: Carla, my ears perked up at one thing you said, "little guy." Is this dragon a baby? There is one ... | |
| Turtle | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I know this is probably not in your area of expertise but, if you know anything at all about turtles ... A: Samantha, depending on the species and where you live you may be in violation of the law for having ... | |
| Which is better? | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I was going to purchase a first time pet for my brother. And i was going to let him choose, so far ... A: Let me start by saying both are great animals. The leopard(s) would live forever in the 20 gallon ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Lee, unless your gecko is or has recently bred you have a problem. I would recommend at the ... A: Lee, I need the complete story. When did it stop eating? Was it bred? Male or female. What is ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: hi can you help me my gecko has lost a lot of weight the tall is very thin wot can i do to help it ... A: Lee, unless your gecko is or has recently bred you have a problem. I would recommend at the very ... | |
| Turtle | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I know this is probably not in your area of expertise but, if you know anything at all about turtles ... A: Samantha, first we need to know the species of the turtle (or is it a tortoise?). Many turtles are ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: we have a beardy turning 5 this summer that we haven't taken out of his tank for visiting purposes ... A: Barby, its hard for me to say w/o knowing more about your dragon. However, beardies DO go through ... | |
| Snakes and Rats in yard | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Can I use sulfur or Lime to keep snakes and rats out of my yard. I live by a canal and a abandant ... A: I do not believe those chemicals will help. Further, I would be worried about the effects of the ... | |
| reptile name | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I live in south Florida and have several reptiles by my home. I can't identify one. They are between ... A: Martin, what you are seeing are called Basilisks. There are both green and brown varieties. They ... | |
| ball python | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I bought a ball python for my son 1 year ago and he has held the snake without the snake getting ... A: Try two things: feed it again and if that doesn't work put on a garden glove and let it bite the ... | |
| uv lights | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Its the first time that i am haveing a bearded dragon and i have a 4ft fish tank i know how to ... A: Tim, when you say a 4 foot tank I'm thinking you probably have a 55 gallon aquarium. That is not an ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: i have a 5 month baby bearded dragon and shes had a tiny spot on her head since she was 1 month when ... A: Victoria, if the spot is located directly between and just slightly behind the eyes then what you ... | |
| lizards as pets | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I am getting a lizard soon and i need to know lots about lizards -what do i need to do if a lizard ... A: Lizzy, I'm going to give you a list of 3 good lizard pets. Do some research, read some books, ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: i just got bearded dragon and 4 a couple off days now she has been hiding she is eating cricks and ... A: Generally speaking being out in the open is BAD, especially when you're a baby reptile. As she gets ... | |
| pregnant lepard geko | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: hi Thea my name is storm Tackett and i have two adult leopard geckos a female and a male and i think ... A: OK, this isn't Thea but I'll give it a shot. I used to bred leopards many years ago and I do not ... | |
| Royal python feeding | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Please help?! I purchased 1 male and 1 female royal python, CB08. The reptile shop told me they are ... A: With a baby ball I would use a fuzzy mouse. Preferably frozen/thawed. I usually use a large sexing ... | |
| Snakes and Rats in yard | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Can I use sulfur or Lime to keep snakes and rats out of my yard. I live by a canal and a abandant ... A: OK, there's nothing we can do about the canal. You didn't mention what kind of snake bit your dog ... | |
| armadillo lizards | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: the last two days my lizards eyes are shut and I've watched him take to rubbing his face on a wood ... A: Two things spring to mind w/o being able to see what's going on. First would be shedding, that ... | |
| HELP! i think my bearded dragon is dying | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: this might be a very stupid question, but this is my first pet reptile. is it okay to help take the ... A: OK, two things. You said domestic-are you in Australia? If not, then the bugs were not domestic. ... | |
| HELP! i think my bearded dragon is dying | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: this might be a very stupid question, but this is my first pet reptile. is it okay to help take the ... A: If your dragon is sick, taking the dead skin off his back did not cause it, so take a deep breath ... | |
| Snakes | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a fellow expert and I have a question. How can I accurately tell what kind of snake it is that ... A: Jay, people have actually posted pics here on the site. I'm not sure how they do that, but they do ... | |
| Royal python feeding | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Please help?! I purchased 1 male and 1 female royal python, CB08. The reptile shop told me they are ... A: Gary, NEVER EVER buy a baby ball w/o either seeing it feed or getting a written guarantee. But as ... | |
| mountain agamas | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: My sons female lizard, has lost her tail, and now she is losing her feet. We bought a mating pair. ... A: Monica, "mountain agamas" are not a species I'm familiar with. Are they perhaps "Mountain Horned ... | |
| unbred gecko laying eggs | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Two days ago my unbred female laid an egg. She has lived alone since we brought her home 3 years ... A: If the eggs are bright white they may be good. Incubate on barely moist vermiculite at around 85 ... | |
| Snakes | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: My dad killed two snakes this weekend and I am wondering what they are. He lives in NorthEast ... A: Wow, what a beautiful - but now dead - animal... I believe what you have there is a grey rat snake. ... | |
| snake in my basement | 7/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| corn snake eggs | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I wonder if you could help. My female corn snake has just laid a clutch of eggs after more than 10 ... A: Paul, don't throw them away! It is possible they are fertile. While I too doubt she stored sperm ... | |
| reptiles | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: which is the fungus causing disease im crops? A: Akshat, I'm not sure you're in the right forum as I don't see how this pertains to reptiles. But, ... | |
| uromastix | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My little sister has a uromastix, and somthing is wrong with him.He is always sleeping, and it ... A: Daniel, I will try to help. here's what I need to know. 1. Describe the cage for me, including ... | |
| corn snakes | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Do corn snakes carry salmonella on thier external body? even if they are caged for 3 years, will the ... A: Jeff, I could go on all day about this, but I'll try to keep it brief. Salmonella is a bacterium, ... | |
| Cat and blue tail lizard | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: Can a blue tail lizard make a cat sick if it kills it and not eat it, but you don't see the tail of ... A: John, assuming you're located in the US, you have nothing to worry about. I doubt you'd have ... | |
| Injured ball python | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: Our snake got stuck to some duct tape. We got all the duct tape off of her with olive oil but some ... A: Your snake needs veterinary care. The wound will need to be debrided and dressed also preventative ... | |
| bearded dragon | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: How many times should a bearded dragon have a bowel movement. I usually do not see really anything ... A: Sandy, are you feeding him any plant material? Beardies are omnivorous he might need some fiber in ... | |
| sick leopard gecko | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: i have a leopard gecko who over the past two weeks has lost a lot of weight and her tail has gotten ... A: You said she was losing weight and her tail is thinning, that is not good. Throwing up is not good. ... | |
| sick leopard gecko | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: i have a leopard gecko who over the past two weeks has lost a lot of weight and her tail has gotten ... A: Laurel, I honestly can't say whether anything you mentioned is due to the calci-sand. I too have ... | |
| snake identifcation | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I live in Tennessee and I killed a black snake about 18 inches in length and it was glossy black ... A: Michael, while I'm not an expert on the snakes of TN, it sounds like an Eastern kingsnake, but it ... | |
| corn snake selling price | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: He/she is a 3 foot long amelanistic corn snake. Ive had him/her for a year and a half and he/she has ... A: Rita, I have been keeping and breeding corn snakes for at least 15 years, and I'll say it again, if ... | |
| corn snake selling price | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: He/she is a 3 foot long amelanistic corn snake. Ive had him/her for a year and a half and he/she has ... A: If your snake is 3 feet long it can eat adult mice. One adult mouse a week will suffice. So about ... | |
| Corn snake eggs | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have just realised my cornsnake has laid around 8 eggs it is her first time, 1 egg we found in her ... A: Take the tree trunk and pack it w/ damp vermiculite. Not so much that air can't get through but you ... | |
| corn snake selling price | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: He/she is a 3 foot long amelanistic corn snake. Ive had him/her for a year and a half and he/she has ... A: Rita, that's really hard to say. Needing to sell it because you can't afford to feed it is very ... | |
| Corn Snake Eggs | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 corn snakes (2 females, 1 male) and one of the females has just laid her first clutch of ... A: fertile eggs are leathery and bright white. If they turn off white or brown they are infertile or ... | |
| yellow bellie turtles | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: im thinking of getting a yellow bellie turtle. and i was wondering how big they grow? and how long ... A: "Yellow bellie" is a little too common a name for me to give specifics on. I'm gonna guess you are ... | |
| Ball Python Not Laying | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I’ve been doing some research, but can't seem to find an answer to this problem. I borrowed a male ... A: OK, so she's "practicing." LOL Sorry, little early morning humor there. Give her another month ... | |
| Ball Python Not Laying | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I’ve been doing some research, but can't seem to find an answer to this problem. I borrowed a male ... A: Mike, unfortunately there's no simple answer here. If she's small but is pregnant you could have a ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: What is the prognosis for a bearded dragon if he is diagnosed with gout? My bearded dragon was ... A: Melanie, I have never in my nearly 20 years of doing this heard of a bearded dragon w/ gout. I have ... | |
| bearded drag wit penis out | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: i gave my bd a bath then after that his penis came out and hasent gone back yet. is this a problem. A: Yes. Two options for you - lube up the penis w/ some KY jelly or similar substance and gently try ... | |
| my baby ball python | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I have about a 8 month year old ball python that I fed a rather large mouse, it looked like it had ... A: Chiara, I wouldn't worry about it. At 8 months an adult mouse should not be a problem for a ball. ... | |
| dead eggs??? | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: My female red corn layed eggs last week. she is mating with our 4 year old snowflake corn. she had ... A: Hmmm, tough call w/o being able to see them. Eggs will sometimes have spots here and there that are ... | |
| snakes | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: i have alwase wanted a snake but my girl friend dose not. could you led me to a good fact sheet and ... A: IMHO, the best beginner snake would be a corn snake. They are native to the US. Most of the ones ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 dragons from the same litter. I had the smaller of the 2 out Friday and he was fine. Now ... A: I've never heard of "tail rot." The tail will rot if damaged but that is not a condition so to ... | |
| Snakes | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: This snake was on my deck. Can you tell me what kind it is? I live in Nashville, TN. A: That is a rat snake. Harmless, though obviously aggitated. They eat rodents, lizards, birds and ... | |
| veiled chameleon | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: my chameleon is about 7 months old and i have noticed today that his tongue has gone very thin and ... A: What that is is a problem. You chameleon needs veterinary attention and quick. He has in some way ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: Hello i just recently got my bearded dragon from a local pet store about a week ago n he is about 7 ... A: The only thing I have seen relating to this would be a substrate problem. Several years ago there ... | |
| How to keep Copperheads away from my home | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: We have killed 3 copperheads in the last 5 weeks. I live in Dallas County in Texas and two have ... A: OK, please don't take this the wrong way, but are you 100% sure they were all copperheads? I ask ... | |
| frogs | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: Are there any species of frogs that live on beaches or near? A: Tawny, in short yes. Now, if you'd ask me which ones, I wouldn't have the foggiest idea. But there ... | |
| lizard/snake | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: i live on bonaire, and i found a lizzard that seems to be evolving into a snake. its about 2 inches ... A: Peter, There are many species of burrowing lizards found thoughout the world. It's hard to find ... | |
| tangerine gecko | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: i own a tangerine gecko which is only abput a year old he has been extremly healthy since ive bought ... A: Phil, I'm gonna give this one a shot. However, please know it has been a long time since I have ... | |
| corn snakes | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: .he does it to where he will start bleeding at the mouth. i had him maybe a few weeks now..i own ... A: Well......... at 3 foot yeah a little. I doubt you'll cry, but it won't be pleasent. I'd suggest ... | |
| corn snake | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: We have two corn snakes (purchased at the same time) that are about two years old, now. One (which ... A: Karen, in short, yes. After she lays the eggs YOU will need to incubate them. I would not attempt ... | |
| corn snake | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: We have two corn snakes (purchased at the same time) that are about two years old, now. One (which ... A: OK, pick brownie up near the midsection and GENTLY let the lower 1/2-1/3 of his/her body dangle ... | |
| Confused | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: Do female corn snakes lay eggs even when thier mate had passed away? I have a almost adult female ... A: OK, lots of questions there, I'll try to put them in order. Snakes (including corns) do ovulate, ... | |
| colors of chameleons | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: i see the panther chameleon pictures all over the web and they are usually in their brightest ... A: Panthers are naturally more colorful than the average chameleon. Hence their popularity and price. ... | |
| iguana behavior | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: we have a 9 year old female this year was the first year she had eggs taht desolved back in to her ... A: Patti, I'm surprised your vet didn't already recommend spaying. It is no more life threatening than ... | |
| iguana behavior | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: we have a 9 year old female this year was the first year she had eggs taht desolved back in to her ... A: Patti, I would recommend you take your iggy to the vet and have her spayed. This would, first and ... | |
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My area of expertise would be snakes and reptile genetics (again mostly w/ snakes). Although I have dealt w/ almost all species of reptiles commonly sold in the US.
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15 years keeping, breeding, selling, and teaching about reptiles.
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Past board member of the Central FL Herpetological Society
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B.S. Biology Ed. UCF
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