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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Bearded Dragon on his back | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: So I just got our bearded dragon "Max" a new lite. 50 watt infrared heat bulb. All he has had for a ... A: The first thing I notice is that you don't mention any source of uvb lighting. Without uvb, they ... | |
| Asian water dragon behavior | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: We have just purchased a juvenile water dragon. We have two bearded dragons and a nile monitor as ... A: It is normal..they do this when stressed, scared, etc. Since you just got him, he is still both ... | |
| Geckos. | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: Greetings from Ireland. I would like to know how do I tell a leopard gecko from an african fat ... A: The best way to tell the difference is to look at a picture of each species. AFT are generally ... | |
| BEARDED DRAGON QUESTION | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: Last week I inherited a Bearded Dragon. It is about 5 years old. It is about 2 feet long and has ... A: Really not a stupid question at all!!! You will have to play around with a few things to see if it ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Regurgitation. | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have a group of leopard geckos that I have collected over the last few years and I have now ... A: Sorry, I don't breed leopard geckos or other species so all I can do is offer my thoughts as to why ... | |
| bearded dragon will not eat! | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is a male and he is 1 yr old. For the past few day he has not been eating, He has ... A: First, please remove the walnut shells!! That is deadly to a beardie. They get it in their mouth ... | |
| eye problem with bearded dragon | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon which we bought 1 week ago from a pet shop which looked absolutely fine when ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out.I have a feeling that your ... | |
| weight of bearded dragon | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: im a little bit worried about the weight of my bearded dragon. i think its around 7-8 months old, is ... A: As to weight.... there is no "law" that reptiles follow or books they "read"...lol. Some may be ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: i have a few questions about leo geckos. 1. I know there are risks, but i really want to use sand ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out. The risks of using sand of ... | |
| BEARDED DRAGON QUESTION | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: Last week I inherited a Bearded Dragon. It is about 5 years old. It is about 2 feet long and has ... A: Many won't drink water from a bowl. That is why it is important to mist his "salad". Also, many ... | |
| BEARDED DRAGON QUESTION | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: Last week I inherited a Bearded Dragon. It is about 5 years old. It is about 2 feet long and has ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with beardie care. At his ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Alexis | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: Alexis my female bearded dragon is approximately 7 years old now all was well until about a month ... A: I'm sorry your beardie is doing poorly. When you give her sunshine, is it pure, unfiltered ... | |
| Leopard Gecko heating and housing | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I'm about to get myself a leo of my very own and i'd like to know a bit about the lighting ... A: Many consider adulthood when they reach sexual maturity..but MOST, if not all ethical, well informed ... | |
| Leopard Gecko heating and housing | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I'm about to get myself a leo of my very own and i'd like to know a bit about the lighting ... A: Jo Jessie, Great questions!!! My thoughts on uvb lighting are this... unless something lives in the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon's tail fell off | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is about 9 months old and a few weeks ago it looked like his tail had been injured ... A: Wow, you have already done a great job with what you have done!!! Do be sure to find what your ... | |
| lonely Bearded dragon | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: My family was wondering if we should/could get male beardie from a petstore that usually only sells ... A: Yes, you can keep them in the same home but not the same enclosure.Each needs to have their own ... | |
| lonely Bearded dragon | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: My family was wondering if we should/could get male beardie from a petstore that usually only sells ... A: Beardies really do not need company and really do prefer to be alone. Most times, when people try ... | |
| Sick leopard gecko | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: My gecko' s stomach looks bloated and I think he's not going # 2. His tail got thin. He is eating ... A: I am so very sorry to hear that your son's leo didn't make it. Most pet stores are in the business ... | |
| Mountain Horned Lizard(sick) | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: Diane, I have recently purchased a Mountain horned lizard. I am new to this and I have read up on ... A: The fact that she vomited is very serious. As to take her back to the store, or a vet..that is up ... | |
| Leopard gecko with sand | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I know, i've heard that leopard gecko's shouldn't have sand as a substrate but my leopard gecko is ... A: Even in a leos natural environment, they do not have sand... What I use are ceramic tiles. They ... | |
| Sick leopard gecko | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: My gecko' s stomach looks bloated and I think he's not going # 2. His tail got thin. He is eating ... A: With you saying your leo is still eating, but his belly is fat and his tail is getting skinny can ... | |
| Lizards | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: What lizards can live off of a diet that is mostly vegetables and fruits? I know that uromastyx and ... A: A crested gecko is a small lizard and they eat a special crested gecko diet, babyfood fruits and a ... | |
| LEOPARD GECKO WON'T EAT | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: A few months ago I bought 2 female leopard geckos, both about 11 months old at the time. Both in ... A: Two adults in a 15 gallon tank is most likely the problem. I don't even recommend a 15 gallon for ... | |
| Bearded Dragon help..... | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I noticed last week that my baby bearded dragon was walking a little funny. I've had it over 3 ... A: Do you house your beardie with another dragon? If so, they need to be separated as the one may have ... | |
| Baby bearded dragon | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I Just recently bought a baby bearded dragon and he seems to be pretty healthy. He just pooped and ... A: Yep, the white is completly normal!! I'm going to include some info on beardie care along with links ... | |
| Why did our gecko die | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Munch was a seemingly healthy gecko we had for the past several years and personable. We found her ... A: I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how you feel as the same thing happened to me with one of ... | |
| My leo won't eat! | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have had my beautiful leopard gecko for almost a year now and he is wonderful! His body and tail ... A: They can make ya crazy, can't they? Many do slow down on eating this time of year... plus, given ... | |
| Bearded dragon has lump on back | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: My 2 year old bearded dragon has a small black lump on her back. It looks like a possible bite, she ... A: With lumps and bumps and discolored areas it is always recommended to have a vet see it first hand. ... | |
| Beardies Tail | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I recently noticed that the end of my beardies tail is turning a very light grey colour, and it ... A: it looks liek a bit of dry gangrene starting there. Sometimes we are lucky and it does fall off on ... | |
| tree frogs? | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I think i have a tree frog (green with feet that suck to the side of my hottub) attached to my ... A: He may have found the spot he wants to spend his winter. I always recommend just leaving wild life ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Brumation | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I've read a lot of your questions and answers about bearded dragon brumation, but as I am a ... A: Its great to hear that you have read info on beardie care. Its fine that she ate greens. It is the ... | |
| green iguana health problem | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I've had a green iguana for a 3 years as a rescue I've kept her indoors hoping to find a good home ... A: Wow!! thanks for the great update!! It sounds like you made a good choice. It's always nice to ... | |
| Bearded dragon Eye issues | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon Spyro went to the vet recently because he was keeping his eye closed and it looked ... A: If its been less than 2-3 weeks since the vet visit, I would continue with the prescribed ointment ... | |
| Kenny Larson | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: How can I tell what sex my Chinese water dragon ( Chaos ) is ? A: You can't tell until they are about 18 inches long(total) and/or over 1.5 years of age. Of course ... | |
| Baby gecko | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: Found this little guy in our bathroom tonight(we live in the country ins horse farm) he is the size ... A: I believe it is a Mediterranean gecko...it looks bumpy like the Mediterranean . If the skin is ... | |
| Wild Leopard Gecko | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I live in Texas and we have leopard geckos here that run around wild. Today I found a juvenile ... A: What you are seeing are not leopard geckos but are different species of geckos. ... | |
| green iguana health problem | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I've had a green iguana for a 3 years as a rescue I've kept her indoors hoping to find a good home ... A: My feeling is this... if you are not comfortable with this person, then don't leave your iguana ... | |
| Anole Lizard | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I found two anole lizards today near our pool in a chlorine bucket. There was apparently still some ... A: I am not a fan of keeping wild caught reptiles but with an injury sometimes it is necessary IF a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon not eating | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: We have two bearded dragons that we got in July, not sure how old they are. When we got them one ... A: With the mouth opening that can be illness such as a respiratory infection which a vet is needed.It ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: My Baby Chinese Water Dragon has what appears to be white/yellow soft sores on the outside of his ... A: What you are seeing is most likely mouth rot. Here is a link to more info on it at Tricia's water ... | |
| Hii | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: ? ANSWER: Hi Brett, Sorry to say you cannot house the two species together. Not only would the ... A: You aren't wasting my time!! I am always happy to help! Sand should never be used with babies. ... | |
| Baby Bearded dragon | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend who has a baby beaded. She is bringing it to me today becasue its sick, and shes not ... A: Without knowing any of the care the dragon has received, I can only offer proper care information ... | |
| Hii | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: ? A: Sorry to say you cannot house the two species together. Not only would the beardie most likely kill ... | |
| togetherness | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if in a large tank you could put a bearded dragon and a fat tailed gecko together? A: Sorry to say that those species cannot be housed together. They have much different care needs. The ... | |
| Leopard Gecko- smelly faeces | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 leopard geckos, around the same age (1 year 3 months) a male and a female.. and they are in ... A: The most common reason for their feces to smell bad is internal parasites. It can also be the cause ... | |
| leopard gecko not eating? | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: hey, i had my leopard gecko for almost two years now and she has been great at feeding, but last ... A: Is the other leo a male? Its possible your female is gravid(with eggs). Usually you can see the ... | |
| baby leo hasn't eaten | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I bought my first leopard gecko on Friday, he hasn't eaten since I've had him, about four days now. ... A: You did a VERY good thing!! You got rid of the sand!!! Great job!! I am going to include a basic ... | |
| Leopard gecko expected tail drop? | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: For Christmas about 6 months ago I got a baby leopard gecko named Pitri who I'm pretty sure is ... A: Anytime we take the "wait and see" approach it either turns out ok or it ends up being a big mistake ... | |
| Leopard gecko expected tail drop? | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: For Christmas about 6 months ago I got a baby leopard gecko named Pitri who I'm pretty sure is ... A: It's important to find what she may have cut her tail on....a rock, plant?..or possibly got it ... | |
| need help with my new chinese water dragon | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: hello im and new to having a Chinese water dragon and my dragon has dug a hole all the way to the ... A: He may just be hiding. Reptiles stress with new things and stress can cause them to hide, not eat, ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 40 gallon terrarium and was wondering how many heatlamps I would need. It is long not tall. ... A: There is a lot that needs to be considered with "how much heat lamps". Room temperature, humidity, ... | |
| Leopard Gecko not eating, bloody scat, violently shaking head. | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: We recently moved from Arizona to California, except we unfortunately had no room for our leopard ... A: The bloody scat cn be the result of internal parasites. All reptiles do have and need some internal ... | |
| Baby being fed over vacation | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I just got a baby beardie seemingly healthy thus far. I know it is more enticed by live food but I ... A: You don't mention the greens part of your beardies diet. Their "salad" is a very vital part of ... | |
| sores on each side of mouth | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a berded dragon and we have to force feed him, he has sores on each side of his mouth. We got ... A: As you already know, a vet is needed and its great that you are getting him to a vet soon. For now, ... | |
| bearded dragon | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon about 12weeks it eats more green n veggies than insect is a good thing at a ... A: That's really wonderful!! It really isn't a problem. Just be sure that the insects you offer are ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: In March you asked about a leopard gecko that seemed to have a swollen toungue and was walking on ... A: As you saw in my previous answer to someone, I rally have no idea what could be wrong. It could be a ... | |
| My female and male leopard gecko are both SO SKINY! | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm so worried about my male and female Leopard geckos. We bought them off a seller with 8 other ... A: The Benebac and other products below are pro-biotics..basically needed bacteria. Human grade ... | |
| My female and male leopard gecko are both SO SKINY! | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm so worried about my male and female Leopard geckos. We bought them off a seller with 8 other ... A: Its good to hear that at least one is eating somewhat. With your male, a vet can prescribe an ... | |
| My female and male leopard gecko are both SO SKINY! | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm so worried about my male and female Leopard geckos. We bought them off a seller with 8 other ... A: It does sound like the person you got them from did not separate them and allowed them to breed too ... | |
| Sick bearded dragon | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7month old female beardie i have her in 4ft tank with a 100w basking spot and a repti-glo ... A: Bearded dragon poop actually contains 3 parts...a liquid, the white(like in bird poop) and the solid ... | |
| New Juvenile leopard gecko | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I am a new leopard gecko owner and I guess like any pet owner I just want to make sure that I am ... A: Leos tend to "attack" anything that moves..so fingers, to them are their food. Do be careful as ... | |
| New Juvenile leopard gecko | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a new leopard gecko owner and I guess like any pet owner I just want to make sure that I am ... A: Congrats on your new pet!!!Good on the tail, etc...They are nocturnal so active at night is normal.. ... | |
| chubby frog and green anole | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: we have a green anole from nc and my father-in-law bought us a chubby frog. We have limited space ... A: Its never recommended to house different species together for many reasons...care issues, diet, ... | |
| Beardie wont eat | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 bearded dragons, both 7 months old, in separate but identical viv set ups. When I bought ... A: Do you have your basking bulb and your uvb tubes on one end of the cage? If not, that is the ... | |
| Beardie wont eat | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 bearded dragons, both 7 months old, in separate but identical viv set ups. When I bought ... A: As with all living creatures, even twins, one can be very healthy, eat wonderfully, be the perfect ... | |
| Leopard geckO | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I've tried feeding him crickets,wax worms but it seems sceard of them? I have also tried pineapple ... A: Leos do not eat greens, veggies or fruits, although they may lick the moisture from some fruits such ... | |
| sleepy bearded dragon | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon seem to be sleeping most of day, he is not eating much but he is still eating the ... A: They can act off for a day, or even a few weeks at a time. Many times, when a storm is coming they ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: my dragon is about 14 or so months old. hes captive bread and has never bit any human. the last few ... A: Things should calm down in a week or so for him. Most lizards do really hate any changes. They ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: my dragon is about 14 or so months old. hes captive bread and has never bit any human. the last few ... A: Sorry I said Bearded dragons..lol...I know what I meant and what you said but my brain was on ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: my dragon is about 14 or so months old. hes captive bread and has never bit any human. the last few ... A: Both things you mention can be a sign of not feeling well...but unless he isn't eating/pooping, ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: and i was just wondering how often i should feed my juvinle bearded dragon i know its simple but i ... A: It is great you are asking questions before you get your beardie. I am going to include a basic ... | |
| Young Rankins Dragons | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired a m/f pair of young rankins dragons -- unfortunately they were obtained from ... A: Its possible its their age but I've not heard/seen that before. A few other ideas...ear infection ... | |
| Young Rankins Dragons | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired a m/f pair of young rankins dragons -- unfortunately they were obtained from ... A: If the previous owner wasn't providing proper care, the tripping over their feet, etc can be due to ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I live near Panama City Florida (some cold winter, hot summer). I want to convert a third of my 30 ... A: Plexi does not allow any uvb go go through it so your CWD would not be receiving any uvb. It will ... | |
| i think my chinese water dragon is sick | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: i have had this water dragon for about 3 weeks it is quite small and she eats well however i have ... A: If her foot is swollen, she really needs to see a vet. The darkened color can be due to being in ... | |
| Bearded dragon old? | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm just starting to wonder if he's older than they said because of the way he acts. He has a hard ... A: Much depends on his past care for those 6 years and now. If he didn't have the proper care, then his ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: Hey :) my leopard gecko weetabix has broke his arm and the vets are refusing to treat him as the vet ... A: Sorry to hear about your leo and the problem you are having with a vet. I would not attempt to ... | |
| Horned Mountain Dragon | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I own a female horned mountain dragon and have had her for at least five years. She has always been ... A: First I would double check temperatures to make sure she has the proper required temperatures. This ... | |
| beardie eggs | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: i had a beardie that laid eggs a month ago when i first put them in the incubator most were dented ... A: Eggs do start to cave in a bit when they are close to hatching but in your case, they haven't been ... | |
| Mountain Horned Dragons | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: About a week or more days ago I brought home a wonderful male Horned Mountain Dragon.But I'm worried ... A: Its not uncommon for them to need time to adjust to a new home. its important to double check all ... | |
| bearded dragon uvb lighting | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: the people who i got him from had plaster board in the inside of the tank but thats not going to be ... A: I'm guessing you mean that the beardie is in an aquarium type viv? There is no risk of you getting ... | |
| Gedko Droppings | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: We have found a lot of droppings in our attic. Is this dangerous? Should we replace the fiberglass ... A: Mouse droppings are a bit different as they can cary some disease, plus the odor will attract more ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: Good day. I have a leopard gecko, which I belive is a female. I feed her small crickets which I ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with care. Please be sure to ... | |
| Green Iguana | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have recently gotten a 3 foot long iguana, and am wondering if it can eat any live foods(mice). ... A: Iguanas are strict folivores meaning they only eat plant matter. They should never be fed any type ... | |
| Gedko Droppings | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: We have found a lot of droppings in our attic. Is this dangerous? Should we replace the fiberglass ... A: You shouldn't need to replace the insulation. What you are seeing may not only be gecko droppings, ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon. He is almost 5 years old. I got him from a friend a little less than a year ... A: You are doing good with the warm soaks for him. You can try applying some VASELINE to the tail to ... | |
| bearded dragon eye closed??? | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: i have a 10 month old bearded dragon about 8 inches long. when he was little he suffered from ... A: Calci sand should never be used with a beardie or other lizard because even though it states it is ... | |
| mountain horned lizard | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: (or i havent seen her eat) she has proper lighting and this is week5 that i've had her she has no ... A: Did you have her checked at the vet for parasites? You can't really see them in their poop so if a ... | |
| unidentified lizard | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I ran into this guy near Wickenberg,AZ last week. I been a desert rat for the last 40 years and ... A: I sent the picture on to another bearded dragon person and they agree, it looks like a bearded ... | |
| Leopard Gecko is lethargic and not eating/drinking | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: We bought our first leopard gecko about a week and a half ago. He was doing great until about three ... A: Without a tail, their balance is way off. He is most likely not use to this change in how he ... | |
| Leopard Gecko is lethargic and not eating/drinking | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: We bought our first leopard gecko about a week and a half ago. He was doing great until about three ... A: It could be stress, shedding,the meal of his tail upset his stomach a bit, temperatures, or pain. ... | |
| strange behaviour in my "female" leopard gecko | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: i have a big big problem, i had, since 2 years, 2 females of eublepharis macularius, now they are ... A: First, do check to be sure they are females..which I am sure you have already done. Since your first ... | |
| Sleeping beardie | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Taylor here again,My beardie has been doing great. Today she hasn't been so active,In face she has ... A: We all worry about all the critters..and it is important to notice any little changes with them ... | |
| Sleeping beardie | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Taylor here again,My beardie has been doing great. Today she hasn't been so active,In face she has ... A: LOL!!! You worry too much!! With the MV, since they put out more uvb, she is "sucking it all up" ... | |
| beardie not eating just sleeping | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: We got a baby beardie about a month ago. He was very active and really liked to eat. For the last ... A: Without knowing anything about the care your dragon is getting I can only offer the care info that ... | |
| Mercury Vapor | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: My vet recommended the zoo med 100 watt bulb,I also bought a stand for it to keep it at the distance ... A: You will notice that your beardie does look different colored under the MV lamp due to the light ... | |
| Mercury Vapor | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: My vet recommended the zoo med 100 watt bulb,I also bought a stand for it to keep it at the distance ... A: There is only one MV bulb that I trust due to the testing that has been done on it. That is the ... | |
| my female beardie | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a male and female bearded dragon. the mated, i seperated them. made a lay box etc.. she woz ... A: Glad you got her into the vet. Oxy does work sometimes with the lizards..but there are times where ... | |
| my leopard gecko has many scars | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I found 8 beetles on the aquarium and 3 beetles biting hi. What should i do to take care of him. A: Are they healed bites or fresh bites? If recent bites that are not healed, you can sue Neosporin ... | |
| my albino leopard gecko doesnt eat | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: she only eat if I open her mouth and puts meal worms inside her mouth. I think she is so pampered ... A: Going with your last question, it is possible that your leo isn't feeling well due to all the bites ... | |
| leopard gecko | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: lately it has not been eating much. its not having problems shedding or with heating or handling as ... A: Check anything around the tank that may have changed.. lights? More activity? I would have a ... | |
| leopard gecko | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: lately it has not been eating much. its not having problems shedding or with heating or handling as ... A: He is a little young to sex 100% yet but here is a good link with pictures that may help give you an ... | |
| hurt water dragon | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: hello i am very worried about my water dragon i got her out the other day to clean her tank and she ... A: A vet that is trained to work with reptiles will be able to set and splint the legs. If that is not ... | |
| my female beardie | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: i have a male and female bearded dragon. the mated, i seperated them. made a lay box etc.. she woz ... A: She sounds like she is egg bound...sometimes giving them a bath can help...but don't waste time ... | |
| black neck | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: this morning my bearded dragon had a very dark black neck and I'm not sure what this means. this has ... A: If all else is normal with him such as eating, activity, etc then no worries.. He is a teenager and ... | |
| can wild lizards i found outside live with my house meditaranian gecko | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: i found these lizards outside, there black and brown some just shinny black, i have four of them, 2 ... A: Lizards caught outdoors should never be placed with a captive lizard as that both carry diseases ... | |
| skin discolouration on throat of my bearded dragon. | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: for the last couple of days 1 of my bearded dragon layin' in the sand, almost burying himself. Today ... A: The black beard isn't burned..unless you have reason to believe there is a way he could burn ... | |
| Baby bearded dragon won't eat. | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm having problems with my baby bearded dragon. He is 4 months old and only weighs 5 grams. I got ... A: Wow!! thank you for providing a ton of care info!! Saves time on my reply... The first thing that ... | |
| Regeneration | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: About two months ago I bought two baby leopard geckos, thought to be siblings. The first month the ... A: If you have two males, regardless if being siblings, they will fight til death. Many times, ... | |
| New baby bearded dragon | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: When we picked him he was fine, but when we got him home his foot started to fold in, it was really ... A: Without an xray, its not really possible to know why he is doing what he does. It sounds like he has ... | |
| leo' gecko | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: hey :) I've had my leopard gecko zara for three years now and she pretty happy and healthy! but i ... A: Sorry to say, no, you can't offer her tadpoles. You should never feed any insect or other that has ... | |
| crested gecko food? | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: Could i give a crestie crickets dusted with calcium powder, along with mushed banana once a week or ... A: Not sure why, but I never received notice of this question..sorry about that. ... | |
| Water | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: hey its liam again..i was wondering how i can tell whether or not my leopard gecko is drinking ... A: It really is almost impossible to tell unless you actually see him drinking. What I try to do is ... | |
| Beardies poop | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: She just had another bowl movement and I dont know how to explain it, It looks like a sack that you ... A: My guess is it is just a need for some of the pro biotics to boost gut bacteria...(the list of stuff ... | |
| Beardies poop | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My beardie has been doing great,But this morning when I went to feed her,she had loose stool which ... A: Good on the greens daily. Shedding could be part of it as we really don't know how much stress that ... | |
| Beardies poop | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My beardie has been doing great,But this morning when I went to feed her,she had loose stool which ... A: The 2 hrs is generally plenty of time to digest. Has she been eating her greens? Anything ... | |
| Bearded dragon not eating | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: So i have a bearded dragon that i got from the local petsmart and it was pretty young and was only ... A: !! It really helps to have those important details!!!!!! You are correct on the wax worms..plus, ... | |
| sick lizard | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a Leopard Gecko and he will not eat he picks it up with his mouth and drops it over and over ... A: There are so many things that can cause your leo to not act right. Many times, its simply of an ... | |
| my mhd laid eggs! | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: at first we figured the way the lizard was acting was due to us just buying her but now that im ... A: It is always recommended to incubate eggs to have the best results. Improper temperatures, ... | |
| Leopard gecko supplies | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm thinking of getting two leopard geckos. My first question is: Can a pet store tell if a juvenile ... A: Its best to use both the undertank heater and an overhead heat source, such as the heat emitter. ... | |
| Baby Beardie, strange behavior | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: ive recently gotten a baby bearded dragon from a friend and ive been taking care of her ever since. ... A: I'm pretty sure that I know the problem and since you picked up on a behavior change very ... | |
| Juvenile Leopard Gecko won't eat | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: He generally at between 4 to 6 small crickets a evening. He started to shed last friday (today is ... A: Glad to hear he is eating a bit better. I would try breaking the legs on the crickets to see if he ... | |
| Mountain horned dragon | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I bought my daughter one about 5 or 6 weeks ago and now it wont eat unless I drop the food into its ... A: Lizards can have odd pattern colors anywhere on their bodies. If all else looks normal within the ... | |
| bahaman anole | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: My son has had a bahaman anole, Frankie, for several months and he was doing fine. The petstore told ... A: many Pet stores tend to try and sell products..including living things without regard to any ... | |
| leopard gecko | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: ok so i am getting a leopard gecko...i have a heat pad under half of my enclosure but its not very ... A: They really should only have 1/3 of the tank with the undertank heater so that you can have a mid ... | |
| Bearded Dragon sleeping | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I just got a bearded dragon (sub adult) a few days ago and am not sure how they should sleep. This ... A: I think you may have just answered your own question!! The lighting going off and on is most likely ... | |
| Bearded Dragon sleeping | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I just got a bearded dragon (sub adult) a few days ago and am not sure how they should sleep. This ... A: Generally, they are a year or more in age for the brumation, plus, its actually time for them to ... | |
| Juvenile Leopard Gecko won't eat | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: He generally at between 4 to 6 small crickets a evening. He started to shed last friday (today is ... A: The 20 gallon breeder tanks are much easier to give them their needed temperature zones which makes ... | |
| Is my beardie alright? | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: So this just started about a day ago and I have had him all of his life, i got him back in may. So ... A: So, I'm guessing your beardie is about a year old now. Sounds like he is starting to try and act ... | |
| Leopard gecko supplies | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm thinking of getting two leopard geckos. My first question is: Can a pet store tell if a juvenile ... A: Generally, leos can be sexed at a fairly early age. I do recommend two females though..and even that ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I bought my boyfiend a Chinese Water Dragon from a local pet store a week ago. We have him in a ... A: Its not uncommon for them to be too stressed out to eat and want to hide..but yours is showing ... | |
| Bearded Dragon sleeping | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I just got a bearded dragon (sub adult) a few days ago and am not sure how they should sleep. This ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with caring for their ... | |
| angery female bearded dragon | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: My female bearded dragon recently layed eggs again I have tried to stop her by seperating her form ... A: It sounds like all is well right now with her... if you would see her frantically digging, trying to ... | |
| angery female bearded dragon | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: My female bearded dragon recently layed eggs again I have tried to stop her by seperating her form ... A: Many people wish there was a way to stop them...but, until she is ready to stop, she will continue ... | |
| Beardie Mercury Vapor | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I hope all is good with you,I finally bought my beardie a 40 gallon breeder today and she is loving ... A: Glad she is loving the bigger tank!! The rays from the tubes do spread out a bit so 2 inches is ... | |
| what is wrong with my leopard gecko??! | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I really need some help with my leopard gecko. I have had him for three years and he has been in ... A: It sounds like your leo is showing signs of having metabolic bone disease. Do you dust his crickets ... | |
| Male Leopard Gecko. | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: First off, I would love to give you the age of Artemis * My leo*, but I acquired him through the ... A: A word of caution on super meal worms... they are regular mealworms that have been fed chemicals to ... | |
| bearded dragon not acting normal?? | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: we got a little bearded dragon two weeks ago toothless is he/she name but toothless is in a 40B tank ... A: Uvb tubes produce both uvb and uva...Mercury vapor lights also produce uvb and uva. Some brands of ... | |
| bearded dragon not acting normal?? | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: we got a little bearded dragon two weeks ago toothless is he/she name but toothless is in a 40B tank ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet so that you can see temps, etc they need. Its good you ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: we have just moved our 7 month old bearded dragon into a 90 gallon tank. He was used to the green ... A: I would stick with the carpet as that the soil can be ingested which can cause an internal blockage ... | |
| Bearded dragon ate foreign object | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I saw an answer you posted to someone regarding bearded dragon impaction, and I have a question of ... A: Isn't it amazing how fast the little monsters are? If your beardie isn't a baby, she should pass it ... | |
| Geckos | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: what types of geckos DON'T have a fat tail and are good pets? A: Wow!! that would be quite a list!! Here is a great link where you can see pictures of many geckos ... | |
| New crested gecko home | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 gallon cage setup ready for a new 10 week old crested gecko. I am wondering if ... A: A 10 gallon tank really isn't large enough for a crestie as they do like to climb, but for a baby ... | |
| no shedding | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: i bought a leopard gecko from a pet store 2 months ago and he had just finished shedding when ... A: Not sure who told you they shed every day...but..Leos do not shed every day. They shed once ever ... | |
| loepard geckoes eyes | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Our leopard gecko's breathing is faster (I can see it beating in his neck area). He seems to be less ... A: If a gecko is chilled, being cold blooded their heart rate would slow, not increase. Its very ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: my bearded dragon hasn't been eating or moving very much. his one eye is also crusted shut, and ... A: Sorry to hear your beardie isn't acting normal for you. Chances are, it's an issue with care in ... | |
| chinese waterdragon | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old female chinese waterdragon which is currently shedding. I came home from work to ... A: It isn't normal for them to lay upside down in water like that. Is it possible that something scared ... | |
| UV lighting | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I followed your advice and just to be sure I replaced my UV bulb on the safe side. This is the one I ... A: Yes, I mentioned to you in a previous reply that you needed to remove the plastic cover as that no ... | |
| Beardie Heat | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Hey Diane,Sorry to bug you again. But my aunt the vet insisted me to ask you this question (btw she ... A: Most basking bulbs (other that MV) allow you to use a dimmer on them. If you have the box, it should ... | |
| Beardie Heat | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Hey Diane,Sorry to bug you again. But my aunt the vet insisted me to ask you this question (btw she ... A: The jumping at the glass is called glass dancing..they do that when they want attention. Really ... | |
| Geriatric Bearded Dragon | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Twelve years ago, I purchased a young bearded dragon for my son. The boy has grown up and left the ... A: First, congrats on keeping a beardie for that long. Their average life span was 6-8 years, but in ... | |
| My baby beardie | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I finally got her =) My new beardie. I have included a link to the tank and set up I have,can you ... A: I seem to remember that back in 2009, there was a problem with that tube. It was causing what ... | |
| My baby beardie | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I finally got her =) My new beardie. I have included a link to the tank and set up I have,can you ... A: 110 is the very highest it should ever be for a baby... Also..you didn't answer my question about a ... | |
| My baby beardie | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I finally got her =) My new beardie. I have included a link to the tank and set up I have,can you ... A: Remember..the beardies basking temperatures are a gradient of 95-105..you don't want to go much over ... | |
| Baby Leo cont | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Yea I know it's going to be long. I just want to get the vets opinion. If he says it's going to be a ... A: Beardies are fun..they do require a lot more with care. Their diet must include the dark, leafy ... | |
| Baby Leo cont | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Yea I know it's going to be long. I just want to get the vets opinion. If he says it's going to be a ... A: Force feeding is very time consuming and stressful. If they follow guidelines that are set up by ... | |
| Not eating (cont) | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Well I believe I could be seeing some good signs with her tonight. She is still not eating,But when ... A: I don't blame you on your feelings and thoughts at all. Keep in mind that the more vet visits and ... | |
| Not eating (cont) | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Well I believe I could be seeing some good signs with her tonight. She is still not eating,But when ... A: Sorry to hear she is still not eating and seems to be less active now. My honest opinion is that ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I can't get my baby bearded dragon to eat enough. He only eats about one tiny cricket a day. For a ... A: They can and do take a while to settle into a new home but many times the not eating is also due to ... | |
| Senior Leo | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a male leo, that is at least 9 years old (i purchased him as an adult with a regenerated ... A: Leos have a long life span...18-20 years and even longer with some of them. That puts your guy ... | |
| Not eating (cont) | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Well I believe I could be seeing some good signs with her tonight. She is still not eating,But when ... A: Oh, I bet that was funny to see!! It shows she has spunk too..which is nice! You may have to place a ... | |
| Not eating | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I took you advice and put a tile into my leos cage and she seems to be more happy. I also bought a ... A: I do know someone that works ar a PETCO here and he told me honestly that they do have vets that do ... | |
| Picture of my leo | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Hey,Sorry I had to make another question,I just took a picture of my leo and uploaded it. You can ... A: Ok..she doesn't look bloated, so most likely not a parasite problem. Pretty little leo, she is! She ... | |
| Not eating | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I took you advice and put a tile into my leos cage and she seems to be more happy. I also bought a ... A: I'm not sure I hate non caring, uninformed breeders, pet stores or suppliers more...They sell ... | |
| Not eating | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I took you advice and put a tile into my leos cage and she seems to be more happy. I also bought a ... A: Is her tail fat? If not, then yep, time to get a bit alarmed as a skinny tail is a sign of no fat ... | |
| New Adult Crested Gecko | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I attended a reptile show 4 days ago and purchased a two-year-old male crested gecko from a breeder ... A: Ahhh..a Crestie!! I love them..they are way too cute! A few things I see that may be the ... | |
| Humidty | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Im going to bug you once again. lol sorry So I followed your advice and tried feeding her,she didnt ... A: Maybe try just taking her out of her viv and put her in a smaller container with the crickets? Will ... | |
| Baby leo | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Im back again,I know your probably getting sick of me by now. lol I am also an expert here on the ... A: Great on the thermostat.It sounds like you have all bases covered with temps, hides, etc. Yep, ... | |
| bearded dragon 6 moth old stoped eating | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: d has stopped eating, i have had my b.d only over a week they were eating fine locusts at first then ... A: I would move the one not eating to his own cage with lights, etc and see if that helps. I would also ... | |
| bearded dragon 6 moth old stoped eating | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: d has stopped eating, i have had my b.d only over a week they were eating fine locusts at first then ... A: You don't mention the sex of your dragons. If you possibly have two males(or even 2 females, or one ... | |
| Baby leo | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Im back again,I know your probably getting sick of me by now. lol I am also an expert here on the ... A: Not many pet store people have time to sit and watch to see who/what is eating like they ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: when i went to collect her the lady had her in a vivarium with 2 other bearded dragons the same age ... A: The lady sounds like she really is clueless on reptile care. The temperatures needed for a beardie ... | |
| My new baby leo | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I went ahead and bought a new leo today,His/her name is Reptar =) I sent you a question last night ... A: When a light produces uvb it also produces UVA... the reverse is not true though... meaning uva bulb ... | |
| My new baby leo | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I went ahead and bought a new leo today,His/her name is Reptar =) I sent you a question last night ... A: I did see and answer both your questions..not sure why you haven't rece3ived the answers as I do see ... | |
| Getting a new leo | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Diane,Please disregard the last question I sent you. After watching some videos and care sheets on ... A: You may want to look at the crested geckos. They are almost the same as the leos, carewise..but ... | |
| My leo | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Diane,Im sorry for bothering you again,Im afraid my leo has taken a turn for the worse. I tried ... A: I'm glad she is at peace now. Nolvasan is a good disinfectant. I do recommend that you use the ... | |
| My leo | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Diane,Im sorry for bothering you again,Im afraid my leo has taken a turn for the worse. I tried ... A: I am truely sorry. I do doubt that she choked on the stuff you gave her since she was jsut licking ... | |
| My leo | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Diane,Im sorry for bothering you again,Im afraid my leo has taken a turn for the worse. I tried ... A: I'm not a fan of that Flukers stuff at all. You may have given her too much, or she may have gotten ... | |
| Waterfall | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: my Leo is shedding again so hopefully the shed that was in her eyes will come out now,she is still ... A: Leos really aren't suppose to have a high humidity level...30-40%..which is normal household ... | |
| leo food | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Okay I'm new to leopard geckos and I'm in the works of purchasing a 1.3 you probly all ready know ... A: You don't say how old they are but I am guessing babies. You don't want to feed them anything wider ... | |
| eastern creek bearded dragon | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: We have a 9 month old Eastern Creek Bearded Dragon and he seems to have a green patch on his back as ... A: It can be his adult colors coming in as many can/do have a variety of colored splotches on their ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Good day - We have 2 beardies, approximately 4 months old. The seems very healthy, shed often and ... A: Its nice to hear they are doing well!! A few reasons why one may hide... the one is boss and the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon's eyes sunken in | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: My son has a bearded dragon(about 1 1/2 years old) that has been acting strangely for the last few ... A: Your beardie is at the right age to assume it is/was brumation. Some actually do go to sleep and ... | |
| Leo shed | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: No this is the first time she has had this problem. It doesn't seem to bother her at all in fact I ... A: I wouldn't put her in a container with water in with a lid on... making sure you have something such ... | |
| Helping my leo to shed | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a quick question,my leo has shed but cant seem to get the shed off her face,it is loose and ... A: It may come off with the next shed. It can depend on how thick the shed is..has it built up from a ... | |
| Helping my leo to shed | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a quick question,my leo has shed but cant seem to get the shed off her face,it is loose and ... A: Glad she got some of it off..you are correct in not pulling off the remaining shed..You can try ... | |
| Ceramic heat emitter | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to get a ceramic heat emitter to provide a seconday source for my bearded dragon. I was ... A: There are no charts that I know of that show that information.The closeet I know of is one showing ... | |
| Bearded dragon UVB and heating | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: and thank you for helping. I have a bearded dragon who is about a year and a half old, 17 inches ... A: Ok..yep..you didn't mention the dome..only the bulb..and a picture is worth a thousand words.. Are ... | |
| Bearded dragon UVB and heating | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: and thank you for helping. I have a bearded dragon who is about a year and a half old, 17 inches ... A: Yep, if that is the min. distance the bulb recommends(the time she spends standing is so small that ... | |
| Bearded dragon UVB and heating | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: and thank you for helping. I have a bearded dragon who is about a year and a half old, 17 inches ... A: If you are able to get her a bit closer with using a ramp or shelf, that would be better for her. ... | |
| BD not eating and listless | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I've had a bearded dragon for a month now. She was 5 months when I got her from the pet store. I've ... A: 95-105 for basking temperature..the cool area can be room temperature(low 70's) as can the night ... | |
| BD not eating and listless | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I've had a bearded dragon for a month now. She was 5 months when I got her from the pet store. I've ... A: Good on the changes.. lighting is confusing..believe me..and there is always new info coming out ... | |
| BD not eating and listless | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I've had a bearded dragon for a month now. She was 5 months when I got her from the pet store. I've ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out. Be sure to read the ... | |
| sick | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Diane- I have a three year old beardie that was has never thrived. He is only 12 inches long and ... A: Romaine and strawberries isn't a good source of nutrition for the greens part of his diet. Romaine ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a Baby Gecko and bought a heating lamp for it, but it is not like a normal light it ... A: Great little lizard you chose there!! They are interesting and fasinating lizards!! The red light ... | |
| New leos | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: i bought my two leos three days ago at petsmart. One of them looks smaller than an ordinary ... A: I'm glad you have two healthy looking leos now that ate older.. For about a week, until they settle ... | |
| Helping my leo to shed | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a quick question,my leo has shed but cant seem to get the shed off her face,it is loose and ... A: I would take her out of her tank and mist her gently with some warm water. That should help loosen ... | |
| Iguana feeding | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased an Iguana for the first time, and was wondering if is ok to feed them pinky ... A: Iguanas should never be fed any type of insects or meat..ever... they are herbivores..meaning they ... | |
| sick | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: Diane- I have a three year old beardie that was has never thrived. He is only 12 inches long and ... A: Just because we can't see any parasites in their poop, doesn't mean they aren't there. I do suggest ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: We have had a water dragon for 2 weeks, approx. 6-9 months old. He is a foot long from snout to tail ... A: He really isn't eating much at all...but its great he has grown...I do suggest measuring him about ... | |
| Leopard Geckos not eating | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: i bought my two leos three days ago at petsmart. One of them looks smaller than an ordinary ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out. What I recommend is to make ... | |
| Green Anole Baby's Mouth | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have two baby green anoles in a tank together. They are both female as far as I can tell. They are ... A: What you are seeing does sound like MBD..what is odd to many people is that it may only affect one ... | |
| My 10month (roughly) bearded dragon | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: It jumped from the top branch hit the glass and injured itself. But ever since its been okay up till ... A: Cute name on your beardie!! Pretty color too! I am including info as to what can be normal causes ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a leopard gecko from a breeder. she is 3 months old and when i first held her, she was ... A: Leos can go either way...some are content and want to have human contact..others, well they prefer ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: my baby bearded dragon is twitching and looks like it's having a stroke what can i do to help it i ... A: There are many areas of care that your beardie is most likely lacking....not your fault, but the ... | |
| my bearded dragon has hiccups | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I woke up this morning to a strange sound coming from one of my bearded dragons, Alfie. Alfie is ... A: If he doesn't get worse, he may be OK for a day or two..but I would get him into the vet as soon as ... | |
| my bearded dragon has hiccups | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I woke up this morning to a strange sound coming from one of my bearded dragons, Alfie. Alfie is ... A: It sounds like your beardie may have a respiratory infection..he does need to see a vet to get the ... | |
| Green Iguana stoped eating | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have had a baby iguana since July of 2010, I'm not sure how old he is but right now he is about 3 ... A: baby igs can really be a pain!! He is still very tiny for his age which is most likely 9 months or ... | |
| aggression in bearded dragon | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: My beardie is 4or 5 years old. Had it since a baby. Always friendly and handled. Suddenly it has ... A: When there is an attitude change such as your beardie has, I always recommend a vet check up to see ... | |
| Argus Monitor's Safety | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I wasn't sure which volunteer to ask my question to, so I apologize if you can't answer this. If ... A: I have iguanas so basically the same "rules" would apply with sealing wood, etc.With the igs, their ... | |
| please help with my dragon | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: a few days ago i rescued a dragon from people who no longer wanted her.they had her in some kind of ... A: Its really hard to tell how long she can go due to her past care. If she has a good fat supply and ... | |
| bearded dragon food | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Is it safe to feed bearded dragons Zoo Med's All Natural Juvenile Iguana Food? A: On occasion, it would be fine. It will lack some of the nutrients that a beardie needs. You also ... | |
| please help with my dragon | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: a few days ago i rescued a dragon from people who no longer wanted her.they had her in some kind of ... A: First a big THANK YOU!!! for rescuing the beardie. You may want to cover the playsand with some ... | |
| My sons Bearded Dragon | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: My son got his Bearded Dragon about a year ago. He absolutely loves her. Don't know how old she is ... A: Beardies generally have a 6-8 year life span but recently, with good breeding and care, they are ... | |
| BEARDED DRAGON | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: This morning, my son woke up to what seemed like a hiccuping dragon. It was actually hopping during ... A: With his beard being darker, he may be working on something such as an infection. You don't mention ... | |
| Texas Spiny Lizard | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I found a Texas spiny lizard outside my gym the other day(very uncommon here) and I was able to ... A: Have you added a heat source to the cage? Using an overhead light fixture is recommended. Wattage ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Good morning, I bought an Bearded Dragon over from a friend. About a week and half ago. This ... A: You haven't given me much to go on as to the care you are giving the beardie. I am going to include ... | |
| Sick leopard gecko | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: My son's leopard gecko is definitely sick. She is 1 1/2 years old and her once fat tail is thin and ... A: Only a fecal exam by a vet can determine if she has parasites..as to starving, that is possible if ... | |
| House temperature for Crested Geckos | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Now that the weather has cooled, so has our home, but we want to maintain the recommended 71-72 ... A: Cresties actually do need to have a warm area in their tanks, regardless of the season.When they ... | |
| Mite infestation! | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a really urgent problem with mites in and around my bearded droagon's tank. Yesterday, I ... A: Oh, I hate those nasty lil bugs! Since I do rescue, some of the critters came in with mites. What ... | |
| can-o-crickets? | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: May we feed our bearded dragon can-o-crickets instead of live ones? They are found at the major ... A: Of course the live ones are better and more nutritious but you can offer the canned ones also. When ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: How often should I dust my bearded dragon's food in calcium, also how often in a vitamin that ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with caring for their dragons. You ... | |
| Bearded dragon burrowing substrate | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Good morning :), I'm writing to inquire about bearded dragon habitat (ie: enclosures# and gravid ... A: I'll have to say "good Evening" as it is 8PM here!! Gravel(pebbles) really should not be used as ... | |
| Lizard id | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: i just came home and found this lizard(?) (see photo) on my porch. i live in colorado and i've ... A: This is the only way I can reply to your comments... don't worry about the temperatures for the ... | |
| Cuban Anole Question | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I realize this is quite a unique question, but I'm looking for a Cuban Anole for purchase. I've had ... A: http://www.rightpet.com/ReptileDetail/knight-anole the link below is a search on CA ... | |
| Cuban Anole Question | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I realize this is quite a unique question, but I'm looking for a Cuban Anole for purchase. I've had ... A: I love the Cuban Anoles!! I would love to own one at some point. They seem to be a very inquisitive ... | |
| Need help | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a new leopard gecko, this is my first time owning a lizard so I am kind of nervous as ... A: Congrats on your new gecko! They are very interesting lizards!! I am including a basic care sheet ... | |
| female water dragon | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: she was swimming and eating well my male always protected her. she was stayin near the ground though ... A: I am very sorry for your loss. You don't mention the age of your female. If she was old enough, ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: im 16, this is my first lizard owning and i love this thing to death. i have a young beardie. im not ... A: Congrats on your new pet. You will find that beardies really do enjoy human company. I am including ... | |
| humidity and misc.. | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: okay first off i have had a beardie for like two months..i think my lighting is all good for the ... A: The "pimple" isn't a pimple.... is called the parietal "eye". Below is a link that you can read ... | |
| Rickey | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I had my dragon for a few weeks and I got him from a friend who previously had him for about 3 years ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with care. Its possible it ... | |
| humidity and misc.. | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: okay first off i have had a beardie for like two months..i think my lighting is all good for the ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet which has info on good and bad uvb..I just want to be sure ... | |
| Baby Italian Wall Lizard | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: We had a full grown Italian Wall Lizard that has passed away, and yesterday morning found a baby one ... A: First, how long did you have your full grown one? If it was only a short period of time, chances ... | |
| feeding my bearded dragon | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: my juvenile bearded dragon doesn't seem to eat allot of vegetable matter i have to hand feed him it, ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with caring for their beardies. ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: she is eating i feed her bout 5crickets daily and i offer greens fruit she now doesn't appear ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with caring for their beardies. ... | |
| 1 beardied bit the other one | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: They are now separate,The bigger one bite the other on the head causing a lot of swelling and ... A: It's good they are separate now. They do need to remain separate forever now though. They will ... | |
| my baby bearded dragon | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I got my baby bearded dragon about a week and a half ago. he is my first bd. i have him in a 10 ... A: Glad to hear you are moving him to a larger tank when he is bigger. On the rubbing...do check him ... | |
| beardie | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: my beardies eyes keep crusting shut what can i put on to help i keep misting her through the day it ... A: It can possibly be caused by the lights you are using. Please read the info below carefully and ... | |
| Unknown gecko | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently got a gecko from a friend of mine, and when I asked them what kind of gecko it was, they ... A: If you are able to post a pic of him that would help greatly. There are several hundred species of ... | |
| Feeder Crickets | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I use crickets to feed my Bearded Dragon and lately I keep seeing these little gnats in the bucket ... A: Hopefully you are also feeding your beardie a good salad mix of dark, leafy greens such as collard ... | |
| Shedding problems | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Our geicko is 7 yrs. old. Already has a bad eye from crickets attacked it. I have been hand feeding ... A: I'm glad you have read some of my past answers. In those you can see how to make a humid hide and ... | |
| Cage Cleaning | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: firs thank you for answering my last question, you helped a lot. Second do you have a step by step ... A: That depends a lot on the leo. Ones that have a good fat storage can stay out longer than ... | |
| Cage Cleaning | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: firs thank you for answering my last question, you helped a lot. Second do you have a step by step ... A: Glad I was able to help you!! With the carpet, its best to have two pieces of it. This way, you can ... | |
| Female beardie not wanting to eat | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: My Female beardie ate about 10 crickets about 5 days ago, then about 3 days ago she had some meal ... A: Depending on where you are located, (if its cooler there now) she could be starting to ... | |
| How did my beardie die? | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Two days ago, my 2 year old male bearded dragon was a happy lizard full of life. Yesterday I woke up ... A: It sounds like you were doing everything the right way... its sad when it happens, believe me I know ... | |
| afraid of my hand | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: i got my leopard gecko from my uncle and ever since he got him he has been afraid of being held, he ... A: It's not so much that he is afraid as it is he just doesn't want/like to be held which is normal for ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: My sister has a bearded dragon that is approximately a year old; she went away for two weeks and I ... A: Its wonderful to see someone that is actually feeding their beardie a salad daily!! Great job on ... | |
| How did my beardie die? | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: Two days ago, my 2 year old male bearded dragon was a happy lizard full of life. Yesterday I woke up ... A: First off, I am so very sorry for your loss. I really can't tell you why your beardie died but can ... | |
| My leopard Gecko I'm afraid has skin from shedding stuck in its eye | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My leopard Gecko Yoshi was fine yesterday in the morning, when I was feeding him he only ate 2 ... A: Yoshi is adorable!! If you are sure its a piece of skin or some other foreign substance, you can ... | |
| Our Leopard Gecko | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: Has been in her cage for 6 days now and I cant find any Feces- she is 6 inches long from nose to ... A: I do recommend that you get her a 20 gallon long tank as it is easier to get the correct temperature ... | |
| Iguana with sores and puss? | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: See my girlfriend has a green iguana, named Sora, who is nearly five feet long. She takes great ... A: I suggest getting him to a vet for a skin scraping. There has been a huge increase of a very nasty ... | |
| Male Leopard Gecko | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I have had a male and 2 female leopard gecko's for the last 2 months. I also have lack of patience ... A: It may be their age... they may be too young. They really shouldn't be bred until they are about 2 ... | |
| anole stopped eating | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have only had this anole (female) for a couple of weeks. My daughter brought her home from a trip ... A: Waxworms really aren't a staple insect for lizards as that they are too high in fat content and can ... | |
| eye infection | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: my 2 yr old gecko has a eye infection..it is swollen and its all white and gooey when he opens it ... A: It sounds like he may need an oral antibiotic along with eye ointment. You can gently wash the eye ... | |
| mountain dragon | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: How long does it take for a little juvenile mountain dragon to grow to its full size which i believe ... A: Just in case you are not positive on the species (tree dragon, mountain dragon, Mountain horned ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: im a bit concerned about my beardie, he is not eating, hiding away and looking a bit down. when he ... A: It can be brumation and it can also be breeding season...or as you know, something else. A few ... | |
| iguana taming | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Diane, please help us. We have had our igauna for over a year now and he just won't warm up to us. ... A: One of the tough parts of owning an iguana is accepting the fact that they may take weeks, months, ... | |
| male leopard gecko | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: my 18 month leopard gecko has strange growths on his pores, he keeps seeming to try and scratch them ... A: Given his age, what you may be seeing are normal pores during breeding season. When they slide ... | |
| feeding | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: leopard gecko - can I feed it earwigs? I have been giving it mayflies as well. The problem is there ... A: I'm guessing you have a hatchling leopard gecko going by the size insects you want to feed. Earwigs ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: ive got a bearded dragon i think hes about 1o/11 months since ive had him he hasnt been a big eater ... A: I would double check his temperatures to make sure he is getting all the needed temperature zones. ... | |
| Odd behavior | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I bought my daughter a leopard gecko about 4 or 5 months ago. We named her Lizzy and she is very ... A: Its wonderful to hear that your daughter is learning and caring about/for a leopard gecko!! Since ... | |
| calote | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: i thought i was taking good care of them. I researched them and spoke to many people in the local ... A: With your Calote, as to him being ill.... I would put him into his own cage as what he may be going ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Can I feed my bearded dragon cabbage white caterpillars? A: Feeding any insects from the wild can be risky. I've fed the green worm of the cabbage worm to my ... | |
| Identify | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted 3 gecko/lizards from a neighbor. We know 2 of them are eyelash crusted gecko's ... A: I think you mean the crested gecko, sometimes referred to as the eyelash gecko. Here is a link to ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: s can leopard geckos get addicted to wax worms because my girl cant stop eating them the other day ... A: Your leo needs to see a vet asap to find out if its internal parasites, internal blockage, or some ... | |
| bearded dragon injury | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Our bearded dragon began walking with one front leg folded under him. He was fine last night. What ... A: If it is swollen, discolored or he is in pain, then I would get him to a vet soon. If none of the ... | |
| geckos and lizards | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: What are the perks and flaws of having a gecko or lizard? Which one is easier to care for? A: I really can't give you a definite answer without knowing what species of both your are referring ... | |
| my yellow striped lizard's leg | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: my yellow striped lizards leg is swollen and scabed i need to find out what i can do for him. He ... A: I really don't know anything about that species in particular, but what you describe with the ... | |
| Iguana Coughing | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: It's Ursula's mom again! Ursula has been doing really well after her OE surgery! She has not ... A: Silly thought here.... Where are you giving her the baytril injection? If in the shoulder area, is ... | |
| Iguana Coughing | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: It's Ursula's mom again! Ursula has been doing really well after her OE surgery! She has not ... A: Geez, she sure is giving you a hard time! With feeding, I would try smaller pieces and possibly ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: i have a young water dragon. approx 5-6" in body lenght only. I was holding him today and saw 1 or 2 ... A: Sounds like he is doing a bit of nose rubbing on the side of his cage. You can apply a small amount ... | |
| my leopard gecko | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: could you please tell me why my darling leopard gecko has not eating for over 2 weeks and his tongue ... A: I'm not sure what your weather is like there now, but many times leos stop eating due to people ... | |
| neurologic problems in baby bearded dragons | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: We've had our beardie for about 5 weeks now (bought it at Petsmart), and have been caring for it ... A: Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your baby beardie. The first thing that comes to my ... | |
| bearded dragons | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: hi i got a male beardie 3 months ago hes just over a yr old then last week i got a female same age ... A: Beardies should not be bred until at least two (2) years of age for the health and safety of both ... | |
| Bearded dragon - skin problem | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has some sort of skin problem under his back legs and tail. The skin is yellow ... A: I know that it is very hard for you to find a vet where you are located, but it is very important ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a young water dragon. approx 5-6" in body lenght only. I was holding him today and saw 1 or 2 ... A: Double check your temperatures, especially the cool end. He may be digging to find a cool spot. ... | |
| Humidity Chamber | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: my name is Alex. I have recently purchased a leopard gecko, and it is currently shedding it's skin. ... A: Sorry, its not safe to use moss from outdoors as it contains bacteria, insects and possibly other ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Belly Rub | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon seems to love it when I flip him over on his back and rub his belly. However, when ... A: There is nothing wrong with your beardie at all. He is either showing that he trusts you more to ... | |
| Bearded Dragons, m/f ? | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I trust you are having a good night. My question is to follow. My friends and I have had a Dragon ... A: They can't/don't change sex but what you may have witnessed is a very dominate female. Basically, ... | |
| leopard gecko | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently aquired a leopard gecko from a friend which included his terrium. The substrate is a ... A: I would get rid of the bark for sure. There are several reasons that its not a good substrate for ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a young water dragon. approx 5-6" in body lenght only. I was holding him today and saw 1 or 2 ... A: Mites are generally red, black or brown but not white that I've ever seen. Two things that come to ... | |
| UV | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Thanks A: Yeppers, Blue tongue skinks do require a good source of uvb. Here is some info on what is good and ... | |
| bearded dragon spike | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm really worried about my bearded dragon spike.This last week he has been completly off his food, ... A: As they get older they do need to have less insects and more of the dark, leafy greens such as ... | |
| veiled chameleon? | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: i just recently purchased a little veiled chameleon, and i got everything i need from lights, to ... A: Mesh/screen cages are the recommended for chams as they provide for much needed air ... | |
| Green anoles have black lines on top of head. | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have two green anoles that have had black lines on top of their heads. I thought it was just ... A: One thing I did notice is that your warm temps are a bit low. They should have a basking area with ... | |
| chameleons | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I am doing this thing at school about chameleons but all I need is a pic of a chameleon that sais ... A: Normally I don't answer cham questions but your question, I can do!! For the info you want the link ... | |
| breaded dragon | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: and she has stopped eatin and drinking,and is falling over when shes on her feet, and is having ... A: You need to take her into a vet to find the problem and treatment. Below are things that can cause ... | |
| lepard gecko | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: my new gecko was a bright black and white eating well, pooping once a day, and drinking from the ... A: It sounds like your leo is getting ready to shed. In a day or so, the parts that are still "normal" ... | |
| Juvinelle Bearded Dragon Sick | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: We have a 5-7 month old bearded dragon. He has been healthy since i got him in December but today we ... A: Did he happen to have too large of insects? Do you use sand or other litter or bark type substrate? ... | |
| I think my bearded dragon has got impaction | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: my baby bearded dragon has stopped eating, is dark in colour, looks rather lifeless and seems to be ... A: Before you can attempt any home methods its important to know what the blockage may be..and since ... | |
| bearded dragons | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: ive got two dragons had them since last july at 1 month old only recently one of them had the end ... A: You may not see them fight but all it takes is one nip and a tail can be injured. This can also ... | |
| My Breaded Dragon Is not Eating | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I got a bearded dragon on 11th may. I have set up his viv and he has a basking area which reaches ... A: Oh, he is a tiny one!! Generally its good practice to not place them into new homes until they are ... | |
| Leopard gecko (fat-tail) | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: My male fat-tail gecko hasnt eaten in 3-4 months. The humidity in the tank is normal, so is the ... A: What did the vet do last time for your gecko? Was it the same time before that he stopped eating? Is ... | |
| my iguana us not eating | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: .i have a problem with my green iguana..i don't know his age specific or sex but i think it's a ... A: Answer: HI Domenikos, I answered this yesterday... here is the answer again...you don't say how big ... | |
| swelling | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: we just got a pair of leopard geckos and one of them seems to have swelling around the vent area. It ... A: Were these leos kept on sand by any chance? (sand or any loose substrate should never be used for ... | |
| My Breaded Dragon Is not Eating | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I got a bearded dragon on 11th may. I have set up his viv and he has a basking area which reaches ... A: It does take a while for them to settle into a new home. You don't say about how old or big he is. ... | |
| leopard geckos not eating | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: My two female adult leopard geckos (who share the same cage,20 gal.) are not eating. Actually its ... A: Two things come to mind with your one that is fat and not eating. Internal parasites can cause them ... | |
| bearded dragon | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited 2 bearded dragons from a lady I work with. The female dragon has laid 2 eggs ... A: Beardies don't just lay an egg or two. They actually "pop out" a dozen or more eggs at a time and ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: just about 5 days ago he started acting very strange like his was disoriented or his vision was ... A: I'm going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out. There are a few areas of ... | |
| My beardie is sleeping all the time. | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought my beardie from a private sale. I was told it was about 3 months old in January, that would ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet so that you can double check your care. Please double check ... | |
| Leapord gecko prolapse | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: my leopard gecko was diagnosed with an infection and given 3weeks worth of medicine its been over ... A: I'm so very, very sorry. When I saw what his diagnosis was, I figured there would not be a good ... | |
| Leapord gecko prolapse | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: my leopard gecko was diagnosed with an infection and given 3weeks worth of medicine its been over ... A: I'm so sorry to hear about your leo being ill. You don't say what he was diagnosed with. Many ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: Diane, You answered a question for me about geckos a few months ago. My son had found a wild gecko ... A: Fred is lovely...of course the first picture is the one I am referring to, nut because of color but ... | |
| bearded dragon | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: i feed my bearded dragon fruit,veggies and crickets and sml mealworms. I dust the crickets with ... A: Your beardie may have gotten his eye scratched by the other beardie. You do need to get him to a ... | |
| Bearded dragon acting strange | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old bearded dragon. Recently he has stopped eating, for the most part, and has ... A: I know you say you are using the correct lighting but, there have been some problems with certain ... | |
| lepord geckos/fat taled geckos | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: can you leopard gecko and a fat tailed gecko together if not can they live together A: Different species really should never be housed together.Even though the care each species need is ... | |
| bearded dragon | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: i'm just wondering if i can tell the age of my bearded dragon by its length ANSWER: Hi Matt, It's ... A: What else is around when he is out that can be scaring him? Dog? Cat? TV? You might want to try ... | |
| female leopard gecko not eating | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I own 3 leopard geckos. The two older ones have been mating for a while now but the ... A: Kali, I'm not sure which one you are saying is not eating..the adult or the young one. There are ... | |
| Bearded Dragon skin condition | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Female (6 months old) she has just complete a sheding of skin and I just noticed a small ... A: She may have a little abscess or other problem going on there. One problem can be extremely serious ... | |
| leopard gecko | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: i just bought my leopard gecko iggy (baby)yesterday on may 1st and his tank says that it is around ... A: Congrats on your new leo! Leos are nocturnal, which during the day they will hide and sleep and then ... | |
| leopard gecko trying to get out | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a lovely partial albino leopard gecko from a reptile expo last month. I've ... A: You don't say how old your new friend is but, if she is older than a few months, its recommended ... | |
| What species is this? | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I found a lizard on a road and i didn't want him to get run over so i caught him and i decided to ... A: The chance of it being poisonous is about 0% as there are only 2 known species that are ... | |
| Sick Iguanna | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: My iggie all of a sudden now has the shakes when she tries to turn around, and has trouble ... A: I'm guessing that what you are seeing is most likely metabolic bone disease. Feeding spinach isn't ... | |
| lepord gekos | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: 50 on 20 worms every week i know how to breed meelworms as well but wax worms are easier if i ... A: Wax worms are for an occasional treat only. They are very high in fat and will lead to fatty liver ... | |
| new striped water dragon.? | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: i got ur reply about the parasites and when i bath the new WD to check for blood,but,ive tried to ... A: If you are positive that it is indeed the Jacky, you now have a good starting point on how to keep ... | |
| new striped water dragon.? | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: i got ur reply about the parasites and when i bath the new WD to check for blood,but,ive tried to ... A: I'm not so sure what you have is actually a water dragon. Sometimes, with pictures its very hard to ... | |
| leopard gecko is sluggish | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: i got my leo yesterday and had a few question about it to make sure i am treating it right. How do i ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote so you can double check your care. First...you ... | |
| Gravid female | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 leopard geckos, a male and a female, and I saw them mate on march 20th, and the eggs can be ... A: I've never bred leos or any other reptile as I do reptile rescue. I would try offering her some baby ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: what would cause my bearded dragon to be stiff, have trouble walking with his front legs and he ... A: Judging by your beardies age and size, chances are it's due to some bad info you got on how to care ... | |
| Gravid female | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 leopard geckos, a male and a female, and I saw them mate on march 20th, and the eggs can be ... A: Generally, it takes 21-28 days after mating for them to lay eggs. The link below shows how the eggs ... | |
| Baby Beardie Problem. | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: My friend got a baby beardie a few months ago. We are unsure of how old he is and he's too young to ... A: Generally, a beardie can be sexed when they are about 6 inches long from their nose to their ... | |
| bearded dragon growth | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: i'm just wondering if i can tell the age of my bearded dragon by its length A: It's not really a good indication of their age by looking at their size. There are lots of factors ... | |
| iguana arm protection | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: where can i buy a protective sleeve for handling my rather snotty green iguana A: Here are a few sites that have sleeves. I know several people that use the ones in the first link ... | |
| Leo Eating/Activity Problems | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm the person who just got the gecko. I told you in my last question that he seems kind of slow. ... A: I'm not a fan of getting baby reptiles as there is generally a lot more problems with eating, etc. ... | |
| new striped water dragon. | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: i got ur reply about the parasites and when i bath the new WD to check for blood,but,ive tried to ... A: He was most likely scared to death of the tub or what you used to bathe him in. Many reptiles freak ... | |
| water dragon | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: My water dragon isnt sick,,but whn i got her she had to eat ham @ worms till i got her wood bugs.at ... A: The two should not be housed together for at least a month, and the new addition should have a fecal ... | |
| Bearded Dragon, bone in poop? | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I am visiting my sister's school and took out her bearded dragon, Rex, which she has had since ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote so that your sister can be sure to do the very ... | |
| bearded dragon won't eat | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is around 5 years old and she used to eat almost anything we put down for her. ... A: Since she lives with a male my first thought is that she may possibly have some eggs in her that may ... | |
| Bizzare Juvenile Behavior | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: We've had our little beardie for several days now, and he (or she) is still adjusting to its new ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with care. Sometimes the ... | |
| herbivore lizards | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: can you give me a list of all the herbivore lizards available as pets? i live 2 hours away from the ... A: I didn't mention Chuckwalla because they look alot like a mali and you were not interested in that ... | |
| Water Dragon not eating | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: and she's hardly ate. she seems healthy but we've only seen her eat 1 locust. we're getting really ... A: In most cases, its a case of improper information on the care the WD need. Pet stores (in most ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: is it okay to let a leopard gecko eat little spiders why i ask is i see some at pet stores eat small ... A: If you mean spiders in your house or outdoors, no, its not a good idea to let them eat those spiders ... | |
| herbivore lizards | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: can you give me a list of all the herbivore lizards available as pets? i live 2 hours away from the ... A: You don't mention how small of a lizard you are interested in. The smallest herbivore is the desert ... | |
| herbivore lizards | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: can you give me a list of all the herbivore lizards available as pets? i live 2 hours away from the ... A: You can order insects on line and keep/raise them so that you have a steady supply of insects. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Travel Cage | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I am currently using a large somewhat clear tupperware container for Norbert's travel cage (travel ... A: Happy Easter to you also!. Many of the small dog crates work fine as the spacing on the bars is ... | |
| illness? | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: My 1 /1/2 year old water dragon has recently stopped eating and has developed a yellowish tinge on ... A: Your male be getting his adult colors in now. They can have a yellow tint to their underside. He ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a "baby" bearded dragon, about 7 inches from head to the end of her tail. I was just ... A: This is from the care sheet that I replied to you earlier with.. "SUBSTRATES: Young bearded dragons ... | |
| Hiding! | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I got my African Fat Tailed Gecko a week ago and he doesn't seem to want to come out of his hiding ... A: It is normal that they are stressed when in a new home. It can take a couple of weeks for them to ... | |
| My leopard gecko | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I've had my gecko for over a year an it's been very healthy - big fat tail, looked great. About 2-3 ... A: It sounds like he may have gotten an eye infection and really needs to see a vet to get treated for ... | |
| Ears in bearded dragons | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Do bearded dragons have ears, and, if so, what are the signs of health in them? A: Yes, bearded dragons have ears. Its that area on each side of their head that has a semi ... | |
| baby bearded dragon keeps jumping and 'attacking' his image | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon, Merlin, is 3 weeks old. I received him a week ago. He lives in a 15 gallon tank. ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with caring for their ... | |
| my baby leopard gecko not eating his food | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: hi i have a 1 and a half month old leopard gecko has stop eating his food and have lose some weight ... A: First, its important to figure out if the reason for the not eating is due to a care issue. Many ... | |
| Beardie not well | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I overfed my beardie - I doubled her cricket diet in a day becuase she seemed so hungry, now she's ... A: Good on feeding greens...you may want to try cutting them up differently and also trying one or two ... | |
| Beardie not well | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I overfed my beardie - I doubled her cricket diet in a day becuase she seemed so hungry, now she's ... A: You don't mention feeding any dark leafy greens to your dragon. Greens are a very important part of ... | |
| leopard gecko eggs | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: my leopard gecko laid 2 eggs roughly 60 days ago, I've been taking proper care of the eggs and ... A: There are a few reasons this can happen. They are getting ready to hatch, which, depending on what ... | |
| My Chinese water dragon | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Chinese water dragon 2 days ago and I put his crickets in the vivarium just like the pet ... A: It can take them a few days to settle in and he has been through a lot in the few days you have had ... | |
| Bearded dragon scratching at his cage | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: He is 8 months old, about a foot and a half long, and he scratches at the bottom of the tank every ... A: He may be wanting more space...they need to have a 55-60 gallon tank or larger. Other causes are he ... | |
| follow-up question | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: My son's 4 year old leopard gecko got a nasty eye infection in both eyes, and we took him to the vet ... A: Glad to hear he is on both drops and antibiotics. Hopefully he will lick the slurry off your finger ... | |
| follow-up question | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My son's 4 year old leopard gecko got a nasty eye infection in both eyes, and we took him to the vet ... A: You are correct, their tails are how we know if they are loosing weight or too heavy. Sometimes, ... | |
| Temp vs. Conjunctivitis | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My son's 4 year old leopard gecko got a nasty eye infection in both eyes, and we took him to the vet ... A: Sometimes, they can get shed stuck in their eyes and they scratch/rub at it which can cause an ... | |
| Which lizard is better? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My name's Jackson and I am 13 years old. I have been around dogs and small animals such as rabbits ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote on caring for leopard geckos...in it you will find ... | |
| Which lizard is better? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My name's Jackson and I am 13 years old. I have been around dogs and small animals such as rabbits ... A: First, good job on asking about different lizards before getting one! There is a lot to consider ... | |
| Swollen Green Anole | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: have a green anole and the sides of his neck are swelled. I've looked in his mouth and it doesn't ... A: The no phosphrous isn't a problem as there is plenty in the crickets. I would try using a calcium ... | |
| Swollen Green Anole | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: have a green anole and the sides of his neck are swelled. I've looked in his mouth and it doesn't ... A: How far away from the uvb light is your anole? If he isn't within 6-8 inches with the 5.0 tube, he ... | |
| Swollen Green Anole | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: have a green anole and the sides of his neck are swelled. I've looked in his mouth and it doesn't ... A: With swelling, if all your care is correct, and you are using a good source of UVB ...then a vet is ... | |
| Leopard gecko feet swollen & bleeding | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Good Evening, I have an adopted Leo, I've had him now for about 7 months he's very big and as far as ... A: It can possibly be gout but is odd that it is only in one foot. Only blood work can prove or ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragon has started to walk with a limp on her back leg but she has not been hurt in ... A: If you are positive she didn't hurt herself in some way, you may be seeing signs of metabolic bone ... | |
| Bearded dragon shaking | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon's front arms and claws shake when he reaches to grab onto something. i dont think ... A: Please, please be sure that he isn't getting too much of the calcium. Even getting too much calcium ... | |
| Bearded dragon shaking | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon's front arms and claws shake when he reaches to grab onto something. i dont think ... A: You say that he gets more than enough calcium. The problem there is that too much calcium can also ... | |
| what can live with my dragon | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon, not sure of the sex, but was wondering what other lizards can live with it? ... A: You really can't house different species together for many reasons... one of the reasons is their ... | |
| leopard gecko keeping | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have three leopard geckos: two females and a male. I have a 32 by 18 tank and I was wondering if ... A: Generally I recommend a 20 gallon long tank for one leo...the 20 gallon long is approx 30 inches ... | |
| My Green Iguanas | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a green iguana at least that is what we have been told that she is. We were told that she was ... A: Ok...with seeing that large round scale(if you want to be sure what I am referring to its called the ... | |
| My Green Iguanas | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a green iguana at least that is what we have been told that she is. We were told that she was ... A: The picture is hard to really see to give you a 100% answer as to if it is a green iguana. It does ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: My beardered Dragon has soft egg orangeish-yellow like droppings in his cage what could it be? A: You don't mention the sex of your beardie but you do say "he" so I am going on the assumption your ... | |
| bearded dragons mating | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: they have been attempting to breed for a few months now it was only 2 days ago i actually see them ... A: When I say "more to care for" what I mean is that first, you would need to purchase an ... | |
| bearded dragons mating | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: they have been attempting to breed for a few months now it was only 2 days ago i actually see them ... A: Many males are very aggressive when breeding and they can cause scratches, bite marks and even a ... | |
| Reptile Compatibility | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: What i want to do is create on big tank with a waterfall and one or two small ponds and food dishes, ... A: You really can't house different species together for many reasons... one of the reasons is their ... | |
| is my beardie sick? | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: my female bearded dragon just laid 26 eggs a couple days ago and is still looking very thin. you can ... A: I think you might be a little confused. Brumation is what happens in the wild prior to breeding ... | |
| is my beardie sick? | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: my female bearded dragon just laid 26 eggs a couple days ago and is still looking very thin. you can ... A: Beardies will generally lay several clutches(batches) of eggs a few weeks apart. They can lay ... | |
| Leopard Gecko with Swollen Tongue | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: One month ago, someone gave us two leopard geckos because they were unable to care for them. We ... A: Are they housed together? If yes, I would separate them. The larger may be bullying him and the ... | |
| Water Dragon and Mountain Horned Dragon | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a small female chinese water dragon and was wondering if it would be safe to house a mountain ... A: Sorry, you can't house the two species together. Their care requirements are different. Its always ... | |
| possible sick bearded dragon | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My sons dragon (2 years old, sex not known) developed what I would call swelling in the neck and ... A: It sounds like your beardie may be showing signs of metabolic bone disease. This is generally ... | |
| Enigma Issues | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I just got a 4 month old Bell Enigma who has slight "enigma issues" such as circling. I understand ... A: As with any other lizard, it can take days, weeks or even months for them to feel secure in their ... | |
| sick tokay gecko? | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: my tokay gecko has been shedding about three times a month but does not seem any bigger and has not ... A: Even though you aren't seeing length growth, your Tokay may be gaining weight. If you don't already ... | |
| Is My Lizard Going to Die? | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I am still very concerned about my lizard. It hasn't eaten in days, and it still keeps its eyes ... A: As to the eye damage, chances are it is not a permanent thing, that is if it was the light causing ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: iv have a moist hide with sphagnum moss for my Leo but which side of the viv does it go? Warm or ... A: I usually recommend that the humid(moist) hide be on the warm side of the tank. I've always used ... | |
| Sick Gecko | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: My crested gecko will not eat and has limited movement. When she does move she her movements are ... A: What you are describing(we are not vets and without a vets examination, we can only offer ... | |
| Texas Tree Lizard Eye Problem | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Once again, thank you for the great service you provide! I am a little worried about my Texas Tree ... A: I did go back and saw where Pam had answered you about lighting and you posted a picture of the ... | |
| plants. | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My wife and i are trying to find some plants to put in our iguana's room. We found two that we like ... A: The gold capella(Schefflera) and the corn plant are both listed on some toxic lists. When I find ... | |
| beard dragon changed colour | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: i have 3 dragons. one is a male and one a female but don't know what the other one is. the female ... A: Black can be a sign of a few things..illness, stress and "being boss". You may have two females ... | |
| baby leopard eye problem | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: my 4 month old leopard gecko is having problems with his eye. He is shedding right now but all the ... A: Are you providing a humid hide for your leos? If not, its very important to do so as they rely on ... | |
| worried about an egg.. | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: i wanted to ask you a few questions about my female leopard gecko. ive had my leo for about 2 years ... A: Here is a good link on how to properly incubate eggs. http://www.vmsherp.com/LCBreedingLeopards.htm ... | |
| i believe that my leopard gecko may be dying. | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: At first, she stopped eating. I noticed she wouldn't open her eyes. I took her to the vet and the ... A: I am so sorry to hear you lost your leo. Sometimes no matter what we do, it just isn't enough to ... | |
| spike | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: u probly remember me lol. ummm the end of spikes tounge is randomly purple? idk if he just bit it ... A: Below are two links that give you products to use and ideas. There are two biggies involved with ... | |
| spike | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: u probly remember me lol. ummm the end of spikes tounge is randomly purple? idk if he just bit it ... A: Yep, do keep an eye on Spikes tongue. You may want you ask your mom about doing extra chores around ... | |
| spike | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: u probly remember me lol. ummm the end of spikes tounge is randomly purple? idk if he just bit it ... A: Sometimes its not that the tip is darker but the rest is the tongue is very pale. If thats the ... | |
| CWD licking | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a juvenile chinese water dragon and he has been licking things such as sticks, rocks and ... A: He is smelling everything in his cage. Water Dragons smell with their tongues. When they lick they ... | |
| Young leopard gecko | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: iv just been handling my gecko and noticed a green spot on his stomach. Do you know what it is? ... A: As I said, you can see their organs because their skin is so thin on their undersides. I would seek ... | |
| Young leopard gecko | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: iv just been handling my gecko and noticed a green spot on his stomach. Do you know what it is? ... A: It would help if you could post a picture. I've spent a bit of time trying to find a good picture ... | |
| water dragon | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My water dragon isnt sick,,but whn i got her she had to eat ham @ worms till i got her wood bugs.at ... A: Sorry about that!! I had a bunch of Leo questions and my mind was still on Leos!! (and I didn't' go ... | |
| little lady | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: i tried to send you a follow up on the woodbugs to let you know that the food i actually feed them ... A: The pet store lady IS NOT correct. Leopard geckos crunch their food so the meal worms are dead ... | |
| Young leopard gecko | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm very concernced about my leopard gecko iv had him over a month now and all he's eaten is 1 ... A: The products are probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria that is needed for proper digestion. With ... | |
| Young leopard gecko | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm very concernced about my leopard gecko iv had him over a month now and all he's eaten is 1 ... A: He should be settled in by now. Try breaking the legs off smaller crickets and see if that ... | |
| Young leopard gecko | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm very concernced about my leopard gecko iv had him over a month now and all he's eaten is 1 ... A: That's a long time without eating. Try offering smaller crickets...and don't dust them with calcium ... | |
| Housing | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: can i keep 2 Chinese Water Dragon and 2 Dumpy Tree Frogs together in a 500gl terrarium?? A: Nope, its not a good idea to house different species together for several reasons. Diseases that ... | |
| leopard gecko | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i am anticipating getting a leopard gecko and from reading alot of the q and a's on this site i ... A: Its great to hear that you are utilizing the past answers here! Having everything ready for your leo ... | |
| water | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a refrierator that dispenses water,is that filtered? and if not i could just take the sink ... A: The water from your fridge may be ok. When you drink it, do you taste chlorine? If not, then its ... | |
| leopard gecko water | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: does my two geckos need special purified water like aquafina or deer park or can i put tap water in ... A: If you have chlorine or fluoride(city/town water) then I would either use the bottled water or ... | |
| bearded dragon weak on legs | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: He is pooing fine and is poo is mainly solid not runny i dust his crickets with pure calicum powder ... A: The first two things that pop into my mind is too much calcium from dusting the crickets daily. At ... | |
| Leopard gecko mating | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a male and female leopard gecko and the mating season has begun.every night for the past week ... A: Its normal for reptiles to be some what aggressive in breeding but there are some that are just too ... | |
| Any suggestions | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My iguana has a spot on about the middle of its right side and 2 1/2 to 3 inches tall and 3 to 3 1/2 ... A: It sounds like more and more vets just want their money and don't care about the animals the way it ... | |
| Question | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Is it ok to feed my leopard gecko only crickets? Because she won't eat the mealworms. A: Crickets are a much better choice than the mealworms. Of course they really should have a variety of ... | |
| Rainbow Lizards | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of rainbow lizards in a 170 gallon aquarium. Are they compatible with any other ... A: That's a big tank for your lizards! No lizards are really compatible with other species. There can ... | |
| Juvenile Leopard gecko not eating | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: We got the gecko a month ago, it has eaten meal worms on occasion but not every day. Recently it is ... A: Usually when a leo stops eating it is a care issue. The fun part is trying to figure out what area ... | |
| bearded dragons | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon just bit the tip of its tail in half what do i do? A: Keep an eye on it for any drying (other than a scab on the bite)out as this would be a sign of dry ... | |
| Trying to save a Texas Spiny Lizard!! | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Diane, I rescued a Texas Spiny Lizard from a cat yesterday. He was throwing the lizard in the air ... A: He may have internal injuries or he just may be super stressed. The sad thing is that many times ... | |
| Hi | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: This forum has had a huge impact on my Texas Tree Lizard's quality of life and I am sure our ... A: Many lizards only drink from moving water...you can try adding an air stone and aquarium pump to the ... | |
| Leopard Gecko moss wedged in mouth | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko and in her mouth there seems to be some moss stuck there is a small buldge on ... A: Are you sure its a piece of moss? If not, then a vet is needed for sure. Their mouths are very ... | |
| CWD questions | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have not had my CWD for very long and he has started to go through shed. He sheded off his head ... A: Try putting a rock or even a folded hand towel in the sink so he can sit on it. Many times, its the ... | |
| CWD questions | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have not had my CWD for very long and he has started to go through shed. He sheded off his head ... A: It can take them a while to shed. They aren't like geckos that shed all at once. Generally they ... | |
| fat tailed gecko | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have had my fat tailed gecko for a little over a month now. I bought him a 5 gallon glass ... A: Actually, its best to have a 20 gallon tank for a fat tail. When using a smaller tank, its too ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: My Leopard gecko who I purchased as a baby at petco a month ago is slowly beginning to eat. She ... A: If she regurgitated(threw up) in most cases it will look like what she ate, but, they can ... | |
| Bearded dragon holding breath | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: when my beardie is in the water he likes to float around with his head under water, almost looking ... A: I'm not sure how long they can hold their breath(its one of those things that no one really knows ... | |
| leopard gecko shedding question | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed the last 2 times my leopard gecko has shed, she has not managed to get all of it off ... A: To help with the stuck shed, there are a few things. First, do you have a properly set up humid ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Chinese Water Dragon Sunday from a pet store. I could see that it was not as active as ... A: It can take them a few days to settle in and she has been through a lot in the few days you have had ... | |
| Juvenile Female Chinease Green Water Dragon | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Hey, this most likely isn't a problem, my baby girl has a big personality! However, she is a little ... A: There are a few things that can cause this. http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com is a good site to read ... | |
| little lady | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: i tried to send you a follow up on the woodbugs to let you know that the food i actually feed them ... A: That makes it difficult to dish feed then. If you are able to get some other insects such as ... | |
| fat-tail gecko | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: my fat tail gecko seems to be very weak and unable to lift itself up on its legs. Whn he does move, ... A: Use raw veggies, greens. You can also add unsweetened oatmeal, and they do make a cricket food that ... | |
| fat-tail gecko | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: my fat tail gecko seems to be very weak and unable to lift itself up on its legs. Whn he does move, ... A: The first thing that pops to my mind is something pertaining to his care. Are your temperatures ... | |
| little lady | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: i tried to send you a follow up on the woodbugs to let you know that the food i actually feed them ... A: Good on the powder. I've STILL been trying to find more info on those insects!! Oh, believe me, ... | |
| little lady | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: i tried to send you a follow up on the woodbugs to let you know that the food i actually feed them ... A: If its that gel stuff that really isn't very nutritional, but gives them water. If that is what you ... | |
| water dragon | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My son has a eastern water dragon,and when he got it,a week later it layed 8 eggs that dint hatch.My ... A: I really have no idea what the insect is. I just finished some extensive research on what you ... | |
| water dragon | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My son has a eastern water dragon,and when he got it,a week later it layed 8 eggs that dint hatch.My ... A: Can you possibly take a picture of the insect and post it to here? I'm sure that if the store is ... | |
| Could you help me? | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My leopard gecko isn't eating and he shed his skin a few days ago and now he won't eat his crickets ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help you check all your care areas. You ... | |
| leopard gecko behavior | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: my leopard gecko Amber is not eating, and this is leopard gecko breeding season now i was wondering ... A: If you are referring to the humid hide I mentioned int he care sheet, yes, she needs that. What I ... | |
| leopard gecko behavior | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: my leopard gecko Amber is not eating, and this is leopard gecko breeding season now i was wondering ... A: You don't say how long you have had her. Leos hate changes and changes cause stress which can cause ... | |
| drangons not eating | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I just bought 2 baby bearded dragons I have them in a 20 gallon tank with a basking area of about 95 ... A: Chopped broccoli isn't a good green to feed the beardies. It is a food that is only fed in small ... | |
| water dragon questions | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a babe chinese water dragon and i have a few questions that i could not find online on care ... A: I was looking at your cage again and I really do like it..a lot!! With the temperatures, you want to ... | |
| water dragon questions | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a babe chinese water dragon and i have a few questions that i could not find online on care ... A: No problem on the questions..thats what I am here for!! He isn't showing aggression actually..he is ... | |
| Can't get my leo to eat - even force feeding | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko. He's been having difficulty shedding & hasn't eaten for about a week. Took ... A: Whew!! thanks for the clarification on the regurg!! That makes me feel a lot better!!! Glad to hear ... | |
| Is our Gecko sick? | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Our leopard gecko's boby has suddenly turned gray. Is this the first sign of shedding or do you ... A: All is well..your little buddy is just getting ready to shed~!! Do be sure to provide a proper ... | |
| My Green Water Dragon | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Can you possibly tell me what to look for to see what sex is my dragon and round about how long they ... A: Generally, its almost impossible to be certain until they are 18-24 months. There are "little" ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: we have a bearded dragon with either a fx'd elbow/dislocated elbow according to our vet....I ... A: Its all natural so offering a pinch daily on her greens is fine. I did some research and found this ... | |
| North Texas Gecko (possibly banded gecko??) | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My 6 year old son caught one of these geckos in our backyard. They are there every night once it ... A: I'm very happy to hear of your decision!!! Leopard geckos don't get all that large at all. Total ... | |
| Ill bearded dragon | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: We recently got a bearded dragon, he is about two years old. When he was under the supervision of a ... A: A few things come to mind... if he was lacking in a good source of color, he may have broken a bone ... | |
| North Texas Gecko (possibly banded gecko??) | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: My 6 year old son caught one of these geckos in our backyard. They are there every night once it ... A: Reptiles really should not be taken from the wild for a few reasons... in most cases there really ... | |
| blind leopard gecko | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: My Leopard Gecko was having some trouble shedding around it's left eye, and now it appears that the ... A: I am including a basic care sheet I wrote to help people out with different areas of care. In it you ... | |
| Can't get my leo to eat - even force feeding | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko. He's been having difficulty shedding & hasn't eaten for about a week. Took ... A: This is the slurry you are referring to I think... ... | |
| drangons not eating | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I just bought 2 baby bearded dragons I have them in a 20 gallon tank with a basking area of about 95 ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with the care of their ... | |
| Leopard Gecko heating | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: One of my leopard geckos was recently burned by an under tank heater that malfunctioned while I was ... A: Aww, so sorry your leo was burned. I'm hoping he has a speedy recovery. Did you possibly fail to ... | |
| pics | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: idk if it will work but i think i got it! sorry for the rush im about to leave and dont get on ... A: Yep, its only the top few that are larger. Of course if they look to be infected in any way(red ... | |
| Bearded dragon with yellow gums | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Lately I have noticed that her gums are a yellowish color. I was wondering if you had any advice on ... A: My iguanas are jealous of your beardie being able to get outside that much this time of year!! I am ... | |
| should I get another leopard gecko? | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 or 5 month female leopard gecko and I kinda want to get my gecko a friend so that she is ... A: Its wonderful that you thought to ask this question before you jumped into getting another leo. In ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Eye Problem | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm not to sure how old my leopard geckos are since i got them all when they were fully grown from a ... A: Great you work at a vet clinic!! I would ask the vet you work for to consult with a reptile vet. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Eye Problem | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm not to sure how old my leopard geckos are since i got them all when they were fully grown from a ... A: I am including a basic care sheet so you can double check on care and there are also links to ... | |
| male gecko | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: i have a 7 year old male gecko which has had a prolapse, i don't have a lot of money for vet bills, ... A: IF the prolapse is fresh, sometimes soaking them in a solution of sugar and warm water will allow ... | |
| lazy water dragon | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My water dragon isnt sick,,but whn i got her she had to eat ham @ worms till i got her wood bugs.at ... A: I would not feed the ham due to the salt content, not to mention the smoking process of ham. ... | |
| Is my baby beardie sick? | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I bought 2 bearded dragons from Petsmart 13 days ago, and one of them is much smaller than the other ... A: Part of the problem may be that the one is the boss and the smaller one is stressed out. You may ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: We bought our breadie for my son last Christmas. I was told then she was 4 - 6 months old. Now she ... A: I am so happy to hear that you are also feeding greens!!! Its very typical that most pet stores ... | |
| Baby Leopard gecko help | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a baby leopard gecko yesterday from petco with a full 10 gallon tank kit. I am ... A: That really depends on her size and the size of the mealworms. A better choice of food for a baby ... | |
| lazy water dragon | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My water dragon isnt sick,,but whn i got her she had to eat ham @ worms till i got her wood bugs.at ... A: You don't mention temperatures, humidity, source of uvb, etc that your WD gets. Many times the ... | |
| Leopard Gecko feeding | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old leopard gecko just had a vet visit everything is normal. But I cannot get him ... A: I'm including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out. In it are ideas on foods, etc and ... | |
| Baby Leopard gecko help | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a baby leopard gecko yesterday from petco with a full 10 gallon tank kit. I am ... A: I am including a basic care sheet to help you out with the care your leo needs. In it you can read ... | |
| Introducing male chinese water dragon to a female | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old female chinese water dragon. My husband and I have been thinking about buying a ... A: Its tough to say if they will get along. Many prefer to just be alone. It can go either way. The ... | |
| baby beardie not active wont eat | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a baby beardie that is approximately 4-6 weeks old and that has been under my care for one ... A: You are not alone with the temperature problems. It doesn't matter if you are brand new to reptiles ... | |
| Crested Gecko | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: Today i noticed my crested gecko's front left leg was very swollen and puffy. its other legs are ... A: It sounds like she really needs to see a vet. Its good that the leg isn't showing excess heat. ... | |
| my two bearded dragons | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: And another sticker thermometer at about 95 to a 100 degrees they are both in a 3 feet long 2 feet ... A: Good on the sand piles of sand!! That was good thinking!! Since they are german giants, they are ... | |
| Crested Gecko | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Today i noticed my crested gecko's front left leg was very swollen and puffy. its other legs are ... A: Its best to have it checked by a vet. What worries me is that you say the leg is hard to the touch. ... | |
| my two bearded dragons | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: And another sticker thermometer at about 95 to a 100 degrees they are both in a 3 feet long 2 feet ... A: On the thermometers, they aren't the most accurate at all. The strip ones are actually way off on ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My son got 2 Leopard Gecko's for Christmas. They were bought from a home that wasn't interested in ... A: What you may be seeing is that both are possibly males and the larger one is being dominant.Even if ... | |
| IGUANA | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: THERE WAS A IGUANA HANGING OUTSIDE MY HUSBANDS JOB PROBALLY ABOUT 30 LBS ITS BEEN REALLY COLD ... A: For future reference on warming up a cold iguana, you can go to: ... | |
| Leopard gecko injury | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 large male leopard geckos in the same enclosure that is divided. I have had them like this ... A: Sorry to hear about your geckos. They really do need to see a vet to determine the extent of ... | |
| Mountain Horned Dragon | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Please Help!!!! There are no herpetologist i can find in my area!!! My MHD is very very lethargic ... A: Here are some links where you can look for a vet that is able to care for reptiles. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko's arm? | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I got my leopard gecko at a reptile convention.I brought him home and he was fine.Within the next ... A: When I first started to read your question, I figured that he may have twisted his leg some ... | |
| housing a chinese water dragon | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently planning of getting a chinese water dragon.Im planning to build a 4'x4'x3'(tall x long ... A: Its wonderful to see you asking questions before you get a water dragon!! A very good site for ... | |
| Leopard Geckos | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: We have two leopard geckos in a 55 gallon aquarium. They have everything they need to thrive (light, ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with Leo care. In it, ... | |
| Gecko leaving smelly odours | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: wash the cage, change water and food. My gecko is leaving a large spot where is urine is sinked in ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people care for their leos. In answer ... | |
| Skinny Bearded Dragon | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon that I adopted from Petco about 4 or 5 years back and he had a calcium ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out. Double check your uvb source as ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I've had my bearded dragon for about three years now, that is how old she is. But in the past month ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote. In it, you will find information on proper diet for ... | |
| gecko eyes | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: My gecko shed completely about 3 weeks ago except for the area on her head and around her eyes. Just ... A: You can take her out of her tank(only because you don't want the tank to get too wet) and mist her ... | |
| i believe that my leopard gecko may be dying. | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: At first, she stopped eating. I noticed she wouldn't open her eyes. I took her to the vet and the ... A: Oh my..she looks horrible. Generally, with a blockage, or parasites they will look bloated. She ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a 6 month old bearded dragon and i just bought him a new cage. i got hi a 30 gallon cuz hes ... A: I would not use the pellets because they can eat them even when they are not eating their salad and ... | |
| broken legs? | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: i think my bearded dragons rear left leg is broken. she doesn't seem to be in any pain. but her leg ... A: Aww, I'm sorry to hear your beardie has had an accident. Its great that you do give your beardie ... | |
| i believe that my leopard gecko may be dying. | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: At first, she stopped eating. I noticed she wouldn't open her eyes. I took her to the vet and the ... A: I would just use the flat newspaper. I doubt that she would eat the shredded, but with reptiles ... | |
| my baby bearded dragon | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: recently my baby bearded dragon has been scratching his head on his log and i am wondering is it ... A: The scratching may be caused by reptile mites or he may be getting ready to shed...or, he just has ... | |
| i believe that my leopard gecko may be dying. | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: At first, she stopped eating. I noticed she wouldn't open her eyes. I took her to the vet and the ... A: I really can't offer any positive answer to your questions. I am going to include a basic care ... | |
| geckos | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: elo i have 2 lepard geckos on sand but was not happy cuz sometimes i saw the geckos eating the sand ... A: Its good that you got rid of the sand as it can be deadly to leos when they eat it. I am including a ... | |
| Beardie's happy home | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I and thinking of getting a beardie in the next year or so. I've been doing some ... A: Actually, that tank is large enough for an adult. If you get a baby baby, you may want to cut the ... | |
| Shedding Problem | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm worried about my leopard gecko , she has been eating fine and seemed perfectly healthy but when ... A: It depends a lot on her age. Young leos generally grow faster so they will shed more. Of course if ... | |
| intestinal occlusion in bearded dragons | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: we talked last week about the loss of my 6.5 years old dragon who died from intestinal occlusion. ... A: I'm glad to have been able to help you. I'm also VERY happy to hear that your new "baby" is doing ... | |
| leapard gecko behaivior | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: my gecko was shaking his head really fast and rubbing it on the sand, i also noticed that it was not ... A: First, I do want to mention that sand should not be used with a leopard gecko due to the risk of an ... | |
| leopard gecko won't eat | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko that hasn't eaten for over a week. Her tail is still fairly plump,though. A ... A: Yes, there were problems and yes, the company has fixed them but unless you know if the place you ... | |
| leopard gecko won't eat | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko that hasn't eaten for over a week. Her tail is still fairly plump,though. A ... A: I'm not sure if you mean a round long tube or if you mean a circle light. Please go to the links ... | |
| leopard gecko won't eat | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko that hasn't eaten for over a week. Her tail is still fairly plump,though. A ... A: Many times when a reptile is given antibiotics, it depletes their needed gut bacteria levels which ... | |
| impacted lepard geco | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: we noticed tonight while cleaning our geckos' cage that she had some hard dried poop under her tail. ... A: You did right by removing her from the sand. Its recommended that you don't put her back on sand at ... | |
| green iguana | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 green iguanas in separate cages. They have both been sneezing alot, its clear water coming ... A: I'm very happy to hear that they are in separate cages...good job!! The clear water and sneezing is ... | |
| intestinal occlusion in my bearded dragon | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: My 6,5 years old bearded dragon have died from intestinal occlusion. She always ate well, greens, ... A: I am so very sorry for your loss. This can be and is very common in reptiles for various reasons. ... | |
| anoles in home | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in Central Alabama and we are in the middle of a cold snap 38 degrees during the day and ... A: They are little devils with finding their way to were its warm, that's for sure. In all honesty, the ... | |
| thanks | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: i now have two female leopard geckos. i have nikki who i have had for 12 months and indie who i ... A: Wow!! they sure do have lots of room!! They should be able to set up their own space very easy. ... | |
| fighting | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: i now have two female leopard geckos. i have nikki who i have had for 12 months and indie who i ... A: They really should be separated for at least 30 days. This is in case either that has an infection ... | |
| terrarium | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: i was going to build an acrylic terrarium 2 feet tall 1 foot wide 1 foot deep do you think their ... A: The size is a bit small for a crested. Some of them actually can get to be close to 10 inches long ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: why could this be and what do i do A: There is lots of info below, please read it carefully. What you describe can be caused by a few ... | |
| Adult Leo | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Hey Diane, Taylor here again,I have a quick question about my leo,when I try to feed my leo she has ... A: Good on the uvb light. Leos generally don't brumate(hibernate) unless forced to do so with cooler ... | |
| Adult Leo | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Hey Diane, Taylor here again,I have a quick question about my leo,when I try to feed my leo she has ... A: Be sure to only use one of the recommended uvb lights such as the one labeled the "IGUANA LIGHT" ... | |
| cold baby blue belly | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I was in the backyard of my San Jose CA home playing with my ball with my pup. I reached down to ... A: Its best to return him to the place you found him. Do this during the day. As you have found out, ... | |
| 11 Year Old Beardie | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I have two bearded dragons approaching 11. Currently, I believe they are going through a ... A: I congratulate you on getting your beardies to that age!! That is wonderful!! Newer studies have ... | |
| Egyptian Agama | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently rehomed a egyptian agama, the lady who owned her before me just could afford to look ... A: On the tail, what I am seeing looks to be some sort of growth that is starting to cut off the blood ... | |
| size | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: hi what os the average size a 5month old bearded dragon should be thanks A: With proper care, average size for that age would be 15-16 inches, with females being on the lower ... | |
| Bearded dragons not moving | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 2x bd/s the one is not moving not eatin at all iv got all fa lights feed him crickets and veg ... A: Not knowing the age of your beardies, it may be a brumation issue. You don't say what your lights ... | |
| Potentially Sick Bearded Dragon - Please help | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have about a 3 months year old bearded dragon. Prior to getting him, he was kept under the ... A: He does look to be in bad shape..very, very tiny for his age also. There have been some problems ... | |
| bearded dragons eyes | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: my bearded dragons eyes are closed and they are bothering him when he opens them the eye ball is ... A: You can try washing his eyes out gently with a sterile saline solution such as what is used for ... | |
| My Iguana! | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an Iguana which is 2.5 years old. I don't know weather it's male or female? My iguana is not ... A: At your igs age, you should be able to tell the sex. Males will have larger femoral pores(the pores ... | |
| is my bearded dragon sick? | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: my name is Jocelyn. me and my mother decided we could get a bearded dragon for my brothers as a ... A: Awwww..such a little cutie!! The color you are seeing is most likely him/her getting more of the ... | |
| beardie has eye problem | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: it seems my uvb 10.0 compact has affected my beardie's vision. I took it out the day after it ... A: I just realized I omitted the link to the post that tells how to tell the offending uvb compact ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Health | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Good evening, a bit of a serious question here, we bout our male leopard gecko about 5 months ago he ... A: If he is eating his locust, thats good. You are correct in that the smaller ones are better. There ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Health | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Good evening, a bit of a serious question here, we bout our male leopard gecko about 5 months ago he ... A: Double check all your temperatures, etc...I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote. Many ... | |
| african fat tailed gecko | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: just noticed that our usually very healthy looking gecko looks thinner and her tail is not fat and ... A: Here are some links you can try finding vets... http://www.herpvetconnection.com ... | |
| Leo | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Well My leopard gecko has been in his humid hide for long periods of time and i have never seen him ... A: Are you providing a "cave" on the warm side of the tank so he has another warm hide to go into ... | |
| Two bearded dragons growing differently | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I bought my sons each a bearded dragon 6 months ago. They were the same size until about two months ... A: You are very correct in that it can be a dominance issue. I do suggest separating them to their own ... | |
| strange thing in tank | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: babysitting for two bearded dragons this am ther was some strange greyish color gel stuff in the ... A: If you could attach a picture that would help. Also, if you had an idea which end of the dragon it ... | |
| leopard gecko shedding | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Our leopard gecko normally sheds and eats her skin like she should, but lately she's been shedding ... A: Are you providing a proper humid hide? This is vital to their shedding process. Please don't pull ... | |
| Leopard geckoes and leopard tortoises | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: i was asking if a leo gecko and a leo tortoise can live together, the cage i built is built upwards ... A: The care that the two species require could not be more different. Different species cannot be ... | |
| wounds on my beardie | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I bought a baby bearded dragon from a pet shop and when i got home i noticed some small red dots on ... A: You are correct it that they may be little scratch marks from the other dragons or they can be ... | |
| Lizard | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have seen many lizards but recently there was a lizard on my sidewalk.It did run away like most ... A: It would have helped greatly if I knew where you were located as different areas do have different ... | |
| 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: What you are seeing may be snake mites. They may also be some type of tick or lice. There are so ... | |
| what happens if a tail falls off | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: do leopard geckos grow back as a fat tailed leopard gecko. because i wanted to get another one but i ... A: Leos do regrow their tail but its not as nice as their original tail. Some will grow back with a ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: My Leopard Gecko is a grayish color today and making alot of noise. Does this happen before a shed? ... A: Yep, they can shed that often. Generally the younger they are, the more often they shed. He should ... | |
| gecko | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a wierd ?? but i want to know where a gecko craps from do they have an anus or do that throw ... A: Geckos and other reptiles have a vent.(Anus) With the gecko it is in the slightly behind their hind ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Won't Open Eyes | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: for a few days now my bearded dragon has been shedding it's skin I've been giving him baths daily to ... A: It is the time of year that they do brumate(reptile version of hibernation) but you don't mention ... | |
| bearded dragon wont eat | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a baby bearded dragon for my daughter for the first week it was great it ate all ... A: Glad to help.... Copied from the care sheet: HEATING AND TEMPERATURES: Bearded Dragons have ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: My Leopard Gecko is a grayish color today and making alot of noise. Does this happen before a shed? ... A: If you want to try crickets, you can break the hind legs on them and it will prevent them from ... | |
| my bearded dragon is not drinking much | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I bought a baby beardie 2 days ago from a pet shop, not sure about the age but is about 5 inches ... A: If he isn't eating the greens and not licking at the mist/drips, then you can offer some water, a ... | |
| my bearded dragon is not eating much | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I bought a baby beardie 2 days ago from a pet shop, not sure about the age but is about 5 inches ... A: Its not unusual for them to not eat well when first put into a new home. They stress very easily. ... | |
| Adult Leo UVB help | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if you remeber me but you helped me a lot when I first got my leopard gecko. It's been ... A: Please go to this link and check the SKU number on the box your light came in. The reason I say ... | |
| Beardie not lifting head. | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently got 2 4 week old baby beardies. They have both been very active for a week and seemed ... A: Its a shame that someone sold or gave beardies at such a young age. The basic rule is 6 weeks or at ... | |
| Adult Leo UVB help | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if you remeber me but you helped me a lot when I first got my leopard gecko. It's been ... A: !! Yep, I remember you. Its great to hear your leo is doing well. Since leos are nocturnal, they ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: hey, just wondering if crickets are the best thing to be feeding bearded dragons insect wise i know ... A: Actually, there are a few that are good staple diets with one of them being silk worms, but they ... | |
| Baby bearded dragon is not eating | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: it is the second day in my baby bearded dragon new home, She was eating well yesterday, she had ... A: Remember, you aren't wanting to raise the temperatures in the entire cage, just in one area...the ... | |
| Leopard geckos walking strange | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: They are six weeks old and (hopefully) both females, one standard and one albino. at first the ... A: The YouTube tells me the videos are private, so I can't see them. Hopefully, raising the temperature ... | |
| My bearded dragon seems sick | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: He is approxamately 10yrs old he just recently started to stand in a stance as if he was wanting to ... A: 10 yrs is very good for a beardie. Has he ever brumated(hibernated) before? Not being active is ... | |
| Leopard geckos walking strange | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: They are six weeks old and (hopefully) both females, one standard and one albino. at first the ... A: Be sure to provide the humid hide as I described. Also, you can take her out of her tank(you don't ... | |
| Baby bearded dragon is not eating | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: it is the second day in my baby bearded dragon new home, She was eating well yesterday, she had ... A: With many reptiles when they go into a new home they stop eating for a day or two....sometimes more. ... | |
| bearded dragon wont eat | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a baby bearded dragon for my daughter for the first week it was great it ate all ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with the care their beardie needs. ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: we just got a 4 month old bearded dragon yesterday...we have him in a 20 gallon tank with two ... A: I'm including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with temperatures, etc. Its not ... | |
| leopard geckos | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: should leopard gecko cages be humid or not??? i have read books that say they like and need ... A: Some geckos do need a higher humidity but, leopard geckos are not one of them. They do better with ... | |
| Care of blue tongue skink | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My boy has found a blue tongued skink and has been keeping it in an aquarium. I've convinced him to ... A: Very high praises to you for convincing your son to release the skink!!!!!!!!!!! The very best way ... | |
| Leopard geckos walking strange | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: They are six weeks old and (hopefully) both females, one standard and one albino. at first the ... A: I'm hoping you have two females also!!! The breeder really wasn't dusting the insects often enough, ... | |
| Bearded dragon spazams? | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a really sweet beardie named Gaara he is almost two years of age, will be just before X-mas. ... A: The spasms may be a sign that your beardie has some mild metabolic bone disease. This is caused by ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: my toddler bearded dragon is not eating, sleeping alot, not usual behavior. A: I'm not sure what you mean age wise by "toddler". If your beardie is about a year old, or more, he ... | |
| bearded dragons | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: We are new at owning a beardy. My son has cared for two while at school. His love of these two from ... A: Congrats on the new pet and wanting to learn how to care for him. I am going to include a basic care ... | |
| Bearded dragons tail | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has a dark tail right now. Is it tail rot? is it being suffocated? PLease help me. ... A: Shawn, Sorry about my last reply..I must have hit the wrong icon..I dodn't mean to send it as a ... | |
| Bearded dragons tail | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has a dark tail right now. Is it tail rot? is it being suffocated? PLease help me. ... A: Don't panic!! As I said, its best to have it checked as it may be able to be treated with oral ... | |
| Bearded dragons tail | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has a dark tail right now. Is it tail rot? is it being suffocated? PLease help me. ... A: I don't like the way the tail looks..but pictures can be deceiving. It does look like it has been ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My Bearded Dragon hasn't had a bowel movement for a very long period of time, is there anything I ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with their care. This way you can ... | |
| hurt leopard gecko | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a leopard gecko that my cats got a hold of puncture wounds on top of head and neck would not ... A: You don't want to use straight Betadine as its too strong on reptiles. Diluting it to the color of ... | |
| bearded dragon help | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Help! My bearded dragon hasn't ate in 4 days,he hasn't went to the bathroom in those 4 days ... A: Its not uncommon for them to stress when in a new home. This stress can cause them to have an ... | |
| bearded dragons tail | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon got his tail caught on his log and ripped the tip of it off. It bled a little but ... A: Be sure to fix the area that he got his tail caught in.... If you are using sand, I would cover it ... | |
| Bearded dragon, not eating, no poop | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bearded dragon that is one year and 3 months old. he used to be eating well, crickets, and ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with care. Double check all your ... | |
| bearded dragon greens | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: do i have to feed them greens? are their any other vegetables i can feed them? ... A: Yes, beardies need to have a diet of fresh greens....collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, ... | |
| Gecko. | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: My sister got a Male Leopard Gecko in january of last year.She had to go away for college and left ... A: The pet store that told you to use the sand is way wrong, as you have since read. The sand, ... | |
| White's Tree Frog Vs Cane or Green Toad | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: sorry to bother you -I know your a reptile expert -not amphibian, but I don't know who else to ask ... A: All reptiles and amphibians can carry salmonella so good hand washing is a must for any owner. With ... | |
| female water dragon | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: why does my female water dragon have gunge in her eye what is this and how do i get rid ov it. ... A: Its good you aren't using one of the problem bulbs. Are you using a good source of uvb as its vital ... | |
| female water dragon | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: why does my female water dragon have gunge in her eye what is this and how do i get rid ov it. A: The eye problem may be from a few things. First, an infection that will most likely need treated by ... | |
| leopard gecko heating | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I will be getting a leopard gecko soon and would just like to take a few safety precautions ... A: Glad to hear you are doing your research before getting your leo!!! I am including a caresheet that ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I there, I just trying to figure out if something is wrong with my gecko. We bought her about a ... A: The first thing that pops into my mind is that the crickets are a bit to large for her to eat ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Eyes stay shut. | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a mature male leopard gecko. I noticed his last two sheds were slightly rough (toes and snout ... A: I know what you mean about tough!! I have a female leo that will chase your hand to bite and does ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Eye Infection | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: My gecko is experiencing some sort of eye infection. His left eye is constantly shut. I've been ... A: As far as I know, the Gentamicin is the best treatment for your leos eyes. With using that, I don't ... | |
| Just Got her... | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have two Leopard Geckos, a male Lavender named Cowboy, and a female Albino named Tia Dalma. I ... A: I am going to send along a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with leo care. I will ... | |
| Heating PAd | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you ever worked with this product. ... A: I wouldn't go with the small terrarium for a gargoyle as there really isn't much floorspace for ... | |
| Mountain Horned Dragon not eating | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I bought my MHD from a local petstore last Thursday and after getting it to my apartment and in it's ... A: We all make mistakes in the beginning with our new reptiles. As you have found out, many pt stores ... | |
| bearded dragon illness | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is having problems with lifting her head up and she is not eating properly. do you ... A: You don't mention the age or size of your beardie. What pops into my mind is that she is showing ... | |
| Help with my water dragon | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had my pet water dragon for about 2 weeks, the previous owner who had had her for 3 months ... A: You can email me at Diane@scalesandtails.org Hi Troy, It sounds like her tail has a bit of dry ... | |
| Anole acting strangely | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: We're in Michigan and my friend found a newly hatched brown anole at work, brought it home, it has a ... A: Its very, very important to never feed any insect to the anole that is larger than the space between ... | |
| Leopard Gecko is bleeding from tail | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Our leopard gecko is 5 mo old and has done great since we got him. He has grown 4 inches in the 3 ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with caring for their leopard ... | |
| heating lamps for BD | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 2 in 1 lamp, it has a floracent light surronding a heat bulb i was wondeing if that is ... A: Its really almost impossible to tell if that will be enough heat for the tank as that depends on ... | |
| Bearded Dragon + Box Turtle | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: We have a bearded dragon and our "lost" box turtle found his way home. Can the two cohabitate or do ... A: Glad to hear your turtle found his way home!!! Sorry but, your turtle and your beardie each need ... | |
| it worked | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: hi i just e-mailed u asking about what do do with a constipated bd and i put him in the tub with ... A: Thats Great news!!! Be sure to give him a bath a few times a week .....also do double check ... | |
| bearded dragons poo | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Thank u so much A: The important thing to find out when a BD hasn't gone to the bathroom is why he hasn't gone. If its ... | |
| My bearded dragon is laying eggs | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a female bearded dragon she is three years old and she has started to lay eggs, almost one ... A: It is normal for them to lay eggs, even though not ever being bred, or even seeing a male beardie. ... | |
| BEARDED DRAGON | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: OK I GAVE MY BEARDED DRAGON SUPER WORMS FOR THE FIRST TIME HE EAT ABOUT 20 THE FIRST DAY AND THE ... A: That's a lot of super worms. You don't mention if he was also eating his "salad" for those days. Did ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has stopped eating and going to the bathroom. His beard has turned completely ... A: It sounds like your Beardie may need to see a vet as everything points to a possible health problem. ... | |
| gecko tail got thin | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: i have seached the net for any information but not such luck im at my witts end with worry many ... A: Waxworms should not be used a lot or in large amounts as they are very high in fat and can cause ... | |
| Green Anoles | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering... I have a green anole that my daughter caught at my aunts house in Alabama, ... A: Double check the temperatures as improper temperatures can cause anoles to not eat. The babies most ... | |
| what to feed and not to feed | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: can bearded dragons eat silk worms? and what can you feed them and what shouldn't be dead to them? ... A: Yep, silk worms are a good food for beardies. I am including a basic care sheet that will give you ... | |
| Leopard gecko not digesting food | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old female leopard gecko is not digesting her food. every feeding I find a ball of whole ... A: Do you mean she is vomiting them back up? If yes, then she needs to get to a vet to find the cause ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I need some help! I am a young bearded dragon owner (First time) And Im having a wee bit of trouble! ... A: Remove the sand or what ever it is. You can replace it with newspapers. The eye thing is most ... | |
| introducing leopard geckos | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have two leopard geckos that I want to introduce to each other. They have been living separately, ... A: First important thing is...what is their sex? If they are both males, they cannot ever be ... | |
| Shed skin near anus | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I tried to google this to see if anyone had anything similar, but the only thing I can find is ... A: Are you providing a proper humid hide on the warm side of your leos tank? If not, its important ... | |
| Bugs in tank | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old leopard gecko. recently i noticed these small bugs jumping around his cage. I ... A: Leos really should not have any type of dirt, sand, or other loose substrate. If the dirt was from ... | |
| Parasites | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if I want a desert lizard or a tropical lizard. I am trying to see how to prevent ... A: Nice choice!!! I love crested geckos!! Their appearance is very interesting! As to parasites in ... | |
| Parasites | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if I want a desert lizard or a tropical lizard. I am trying to see how to prevent ... A: As to preventing parasites, all reptiles have internal parasites...they actually need to have a low ... | |
| Help | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I've had my bearded dragon just under 2 years, got him when he was a baby. Now He doesn't seem to be ... A: It sounds like your beardie is suffering from metabolic bone disease. This is caused by lack of a ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: My chinese water dragon is catching his food (crickets or worms)and begins to chew but isn't ... A: A few things come to mind. Normal mouth saliva of many reptiles, Stomatitis (mouth rot) or plain ol ... | |
| corn ear worms | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: we have corn ear worms in our corn sometimes. are they safe for my bearded dragon to eat? thanks A: Insects found outdoors should not be fed to our pets because we don't know what diseases the insets ... | |
| my chinese water dragons mouth has turned silver ? | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: i have noticed my Chinese water dragons mouth has turned silver around the top edge of his mouth and ... A: If you mean on the outside of his mouth and nose, I would say he is getting ready to shed. Here is a ... | |
| Fred | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old,foot long bearded dragon named Fred. He was always a great eater, active, & ... A: I will include the care sheet for you. Temperatures are listed in it. As to the applesauce, I would ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have recently bought two leopard geckos. They were very active at the pet store and on the ride ... A: I would give him a chance to adjust to his new home and keep an eye on both of them to see if you ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have recently bought two leopard geckos. They were very active at the pet store and on the ride ... A: Not sure what you mean by "walking funny". Do you mean slow and cautious? Either up on all four ... | |
| Female Gecko Questions | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions about my leopard gecko, Stella, who is still growing, but large enough at this ... A: If you are 100% positive that Stella is indeed a "she", and the liquid has no odor, bowel movements ... | |
| Female Gecko Questions | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions about my leopard gecko, Stella, who is still growing, but large enough at this ... A: Soem liquids are normal with a well hydrated leo...that's a good thing! As to the color change, as ... | |
| My leopard gecko needs HELP! | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: i have two 5 year old, female leopard geckos and i NEED HELP!! their names: gary and patootski we ... A: From your care info it sounds like you are doing things right. You don't mention temperatures, so I ... | |
| green iguana | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My 2 1/2yr old iguana has a rotton looking spot on the joint of her back leg. What could some of the ... A: It sounds like your ig may have an abscess that has broken open. You can soak the area in a diluted ... | |
| I think my Leopard Gecko is really sick | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My name is Allison. I have a 7 month old leapard gecko that i bought off PetSmart about 3 months ... A: The color can be due to her getting ready to shed. Also, spending time in the moss hut(if that is ... | |
| My bearded dragon | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Do I have to keep my bearded dragon under a heat lamp during the night? If not should it just have a ... A: At night, if you need to use a heat source, its one that does not produce any light. They need ... | |
| my leopard gecko won't eat | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My brother had offered to take care of his friend's leopard gecko who was moving, but this was five ... A: I'm sorry to hear of your leo being so ill. I do suggest another vet. There are links to finding ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I've had my Bearded Dragon Betty for roughly 7 years and shes acted fine throughout those seven ... A: Has she "pooped" in that time? Since you have been home? Were her lights coming on at the same time ... | |
| Leopard Gecko health | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey guys, I have 2 leos, one about 5 and a half (Leonardo) and one that is under a year (Galilei). I ... A: If you read any of the answers I've given that contain the care sheet I wrote, there is also a link ... | |
| Is my lizard sick | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon and he is eating fine and drinkg fine, but i have noticed he is started to ... A: Any time a lizard coughs it is a sign of a problem. Resperitory infections need to be treated with ... | |
| leopard gecko | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: my three year old leopard gecko has dry-shredded skin on her feet,mostly around her toes.She has ... A: Its important to provide a humid hide for your leo. This is what aides in their shedding. With his ... | |
| bearded dragon problem | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon that just laid a clutch of eggs. now she has a large bulbous growth coming ... A: It sounds like she has a prolapse. This can be from straining to lay the eggs, or she can have an ... | |
| Sand Lizard | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Could you help me identify the lizard in this picture. It was brought in this morning by one of our ... A: Gets confusing when you read the natural habitat of a reptile. Reptiles do relocate as they are ... | |
| What can bearded dragon eat | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: can a bearded dragon eat strawberries,watermelon,lettuce,bananas or oranges? A: Beardies are suppose to have a diet of dark, leafy greens and some veggies. Many beardies don't ... | |
| leopard gecko | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: i have had my baby leopard gecko since April 10th. just recently about two days ago she hasn't been ... A: There are many things that can cause the cloudy eye. The hard part is figuring out what the cause ... | |
| 1 week old bearded dragon | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: my neice has 2 bearded dragons 1 layed 16 eggs 9 hatched i have 1 of the babies he is 1 week old and ... A: As I am sure you now know, they really were way to young to be sold or given away. Many times, when ... | |
| 1 week old bearded dragon | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: my neice has 2 bearded dragons 1 layed 16 eggs 9 hatched i have 1 of the babies he is 1 week old and ... A: I don't think that having one more will help as that they learn from all their clutch mates and they ... | |
| My Leopard Gecko is not eating and won't open his eyes. | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My eopard gecko is not eating and wont open his eyes. He just shed. i dont know if that has anything ... A: How long has this been going on with him not eating and his eyes not opening? A few days? A week? ... | |
| Attached photo | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Could you help me identify the lizard in this picture. It was brought in this morning by one of our ... A: I believe its a sand lizard. If you go to http://www.oeko-msc.de/rept2-en.html and scroll down to ... | |
| lepard gecko | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Our lepard gecko is a male and over one year old. Just today we noticed a swollen joint in his ... A: With it being a joint, he may be showing some signs of Metabolic Bone Disease. This is generally ... | |
| Broken Iguana tail | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: We have a baby green iguana, about 6 month old. We noticed the other day he seems to have lost the ... A: When their tail breaks, there are lots of stringy looking things that hang out and maybe even a ... | |
| my chinse water dragon | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: my dragons eyes are crusted shut and it wont eat at all, what do i do? A: You can wipe the eyes out with a sterile saline solution, such as that used for contact lens wearers ... | |
| leopard gecko odor | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My son just got a leopard gecko. We are using a roll-out substrate in the tank. I'm noticing an odor ... A: Any reptile that eats insects will have an odor to their poo, but it should not be as strong as what ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: So I took your advice and bought a bunch of stuff for him. I also got another heating light. This ... A: "THANK YOU" for what you are doing for our Country. Glad to hear your dragon has gotten more active, ... | |
| my beardie | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been gone for the past week and have had my sister and boyfriend take care of my dragon. My ... A: If the insects were too large, or if the "salad" was not cut up small enough, that could cause the ... | |
| bearded dragon twitching | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is 6 in. and he eats well, but theres ben some problems with him. He bites the ... A: You don't mention how long you have had your BD, but, at 6 inches now, he should just now be going ... | |
| Baby iguana with swollen ankle? | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have had a baby green iguana for the last 2 weeks now, she seems to be less than a year old. My ... A: I doubt that it would be broke since she is using it normally. Do you see any discoloration to it ... | |
| 9 month beardie signs of shedding and no defication | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: tomatoes and cabbage (with crickets, 15-20 a day) I have changed his diet to a much better one with ... A: I am including more info that you have requested.. glad to see you changed the diet!! I would like ... | |
| Leopard Gecko's Tail Split into 2 pieces! | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend owns a yr and a half old leopard gecko. The other day, somehow the cat managed to ... A: The cat may have grabbed the tail in an odd spot, causing it to break and then the leos natural ... | |
| impacted gecko leopard lizzard | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Let me start by I am not the owner of a GLL, but I am caring for 2 while my neighbors are away for ... A: I would not try olive oil unless on the advice of a vet. Double check his temperatures..which if ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I just got my bearded dragon about a week ago its a young one. I started it in a small 20"x12"x12" ... A: Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!! I am also very happy to see you are offering greens!!!!!!!!!! As to the ... | |
| I think my WD is shedding | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I need your expertise My water dragon (juvinile)has been looking ashy and eating a little less and ... A: Room temperature is what your room is that your WD is in....which, in most cases, if your pond isn't ... | |
| I think my WD is shedding | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I need your expertise My water dragon (juvinile)has been looking ashy and eating a little less and ... A: It does sound like he is shedding. You can try misting him a bit more, 2-3 times a day. Also a ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Egg | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: so sometime between last nigh and this morning my leopard gecko laid an egg! But it looked very ... A: I'm assuming your leo is housed with a male and was bred? If not, then the egg isn't fertile. Many ... | |
| My baby leopard gecko! | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I had a baby leopard gecko hatch from an egg about a month and a half ago. She was doing fine up ... A: She may be having problems shedding. Do you have a proper humid hide for her? I'm including a ... | |
| jack, sally, and zero | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Yes they can co exist together. Both completely docile. Theyre in a 40 breeder right now and have a ... A: The species you mention are outside of my knowledge as to in depth care but as to the wattage ... | |
| iguanas | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: i came to okinawa a yr ago and i have been trying to find soemwhere i could get another iguana. i ... A: Here is a link to some countries that do have rescues, but, Japan isn't listed there. ... | |
| my bearded dragon tahedii | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: tahedii was about a year old bearded dragon. he ate a cricket that was to big for him about six ... A: Your vet should have at least done an x ray as that there are so many other things that could have ... | |
| my leapord geko | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: 1.how do i tell my leopard geckos' genders. 2.my geckos dot and dash have been acting wierd.dot ... A: Awww...very cute names on your leos!!! Here are some links to pictures of a male and female. ... | |
| Pregnant Leopard Gecko? | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: About 2-3 weeks ago i saw some bite marks on my female leopard gecko. She is currecntly housed wiht ... A: She may be..but the areas you see may just be her fat pockets. Here is a link to some good pictures ... | |
| my bearded dragon tahedii | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: tahedii was about a year old bearded dragon. he ate a cricket that was to big for him about six ... A: I'm sorry for your loss. If that's all your vet told you, please find a new vet if and when you need ... | |
| pale leopard gecko | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have had a baby leopard gecko for 2 weeks and he has been doing fine. Today I came home to find ... A: Nope, nothing serious at all...actually, its a good thing..your little leo is getting ready to shed. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko not eating and shedding | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Diane, we have about a 10 year old Leopard Gecko. He has been doing great up until the past couple ... A: Does his toes have stuck shed that may have curled his toes? If yes, warm soaks in water and ... | |
| Draging legs | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Friends gave us a young bearded dragon,I think he was neglected and he did not have a red light in ... A: It doesn't have anything to do with a red light in his tank, but most likely has to do with there ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My son just got to young leopard geckos on Friday, the first night the larger one had a greenish ... A: Leos really hate any changes and when they go to a new home, its a change. Change causes ... | |
| shedding water dragon | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Tomorrow it will be a month since I had my water dragon and he hasn't shedd..is underbelly is nice ... A: I'm not sure what your question is, but I'm guessing you are asking about the ashy color? Pre shed ... | |
| Female Egg Laying | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: We have a single 3 yr. old female Bearded Dragon that just layed eggs. There were about 20 eggs ... A: Sometimes they will look for their eggs..but she should soon forget about them. You can try putting ... | |
| Cuban Knight Anoles and shedding | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a male and a female Cuban knight anoles. They are about 5yrs old. Recently the female started ... A: Her shed may not be ready to come off yet which could be why she isn't cleaning herself off at this ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: ! I have a Bearded Dragon that is 11 months approx and i need your help. We bought him crickets ... A: Sounds like you have a problem child!!!! He really should be eating more dark leafy greens in his ... | |
| my iguana has metabolic bone disease | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a juvinille iguana with metabolic bone disease I've been exposing it to direct sunlight for ... A: Think of it this way... Your ig did not develop MBD overnight, so it will take time for it to ... | |
| water dragon | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: hi one of my water dragons is alot browner than the other one and was wondering what this could be ? A: Most likely its stress. Are you housing two in the same cage? How large is their cage? Do you know ... | |
| painted agama | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: my sons painted agama has died after 7 months. he was growing well and eating fine. why do you think ... A: Its really impossible to even venture a guess without knowing much more about the agamas care. Were ... | |
| dragon stool problems | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: my little girl is aproximatly 7 months old she gets fed about 15 crickets per day and is given a ... A: I would like to see more variety of greens, but, me being in the states, our greens are called other ... | |
| lepoerd geko | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: he has not been eating for the past 3 weeks, I've been feeding him wax worms.he's also been sleeping ... A: Leos can go through periods that they don't eat. Many times its just a change in the temperatures. ... | |
| getting an animal sick? | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Can you give a water dragon phnumonia ? A: Pneumonia isn't one I've found on any reverse zoonosis lists. What that means is a human infecting a ... | |
| Bearded and Uromastyx | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a suggestion for a liquid calcium supplement. In the (way) past I had found a ... A: I believe the product you are referring to is calcium glubionate or calcium gluconate. Both should ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: My son got a leopard gecko last week - we left him alone for several days to help him adjust. My ... A: I'm so very sorry to hear that. My guess would be that he had some kind of blockage, most likely ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: My son got a leopard gecko last week - we left him alone for several days to help him adjust. My ... A: When reptiles stress, it can cause an overload of internal parasites, which may be the cause of the ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Tail | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: We have a juvenile leopard gecko (approx. 3 months old) and I've read in places that a thin tail is ... A: Their tails store their fat. As they get grow, their tail will get thicker. She may have internal ... | |
| Sick bearded dragon | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm in high school and i have a bearded dragon that is a little over 1 year old that i brought home ... A: Fireflies are extremely toxic to bearded dragons...one firefly can kill a bearded dragon. If he has ... | |
| leopard gecko eyes | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Our leopard gecko was having problems shedding. Her eyes were shut, I got them open but now they ... A: Sunken eyes is generally a sign of dehydration. Does your leo drink? Do you offer her water from a ... | |
| waterdragon ASAP | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a water dragon and m local pet store said I couldn`t feed them meal worms? My petstore said ... A: When you buy the mealworms, there will most likely be some that have just shed in the container so ... | |
| waterdragon ASAP | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a water dragon and m local pet store said I couldn`t feed them meal worms? My petstore said ... A: A few mealworms that are smaller should be fine..but I would be sure to feed them for at least 24-48 ... | |
| waterdragon ASAP | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a water dragon and m local pet store said I couldn`t feed them meal worms? My petstore said ... A: Mealworms have a hard outer body so its best to fed fresh shed mealworms.(They are the ones that are ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I am moving and i am bringing my bearded dragon.How should i transport him and keep him safe and ... A: If your move will be a few days that you are traveling, you won't have to worry about being able to ... | |
| Seasonal lighting cycles for leopard geckos | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if it was necessary to change the light cycles for my geckos depending on the ... A: When breeding, they say its more important to go with the seasonal lighting changes. In the winter, ... | |
| identifying a nonindigenous florida lizard | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: i live in a rural community in jupiter florida in northern palm beach county...i saw this lizard ... A: I believe its a Knight Anole. They are native to Cuba, but have been showing up in Florida. It may ... | |
| Green Female Anole | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a green female anole with two very large blister or cyst - like growths on the back of her ... A: I would not use peroxide as it will destroy good tissue along with the blisters. You can try some ... | |
| My Chinese Water dragon is having shedding problems. | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a Chinese water dragon from the pet store I work at. He had gotten Reptile Bark ... A: It sounds like he either has some thermal burns..(make sure he isn't too close to his lights and ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Travel | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: My husband and i are moving from virginia to california by driving. We have a 2.5 year old bearded ... A: Your beardie will be less stressed traveling with you. Shipping can be very traumatic on them. For ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Illness | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: My name is matt and I own a 6 year old leopard gecko. I've been looking for some professional help ... A: Did you check the links I sent you on finding a vet? If not, refer back to that post please. As to ... | |
| Can Bearded Dragons Eat Guppies? | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: We have a bearded dragon. We feed him veggies fruit and crickets. However he much prefers the ... A: Its old school thoughts that beardies should be fed pinkies. New studies have found that they are ... | |
| 10wk beardie | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: here are the other links of the items ive looked at. ... A: Many people feed their beardie in another smaller viv, such as a 10 gallon aquarium. This prevents ... | |
| Leopard Gecko General | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: My name is matt and I own a 6 year old leopard gecko. I've been looking for some professional help ... A: I am going to give you a care sheet that I wrote to help people out with leo care. All of your ... | |
| 10wk beardie | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: here are the other links of the items ive looked at. ... A: The picture has helped!! I think I may know what your problem is!!!! I don't see any vents. You ... | |
| 10wk beardie | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: here are the other links of the items ive looked at. ... A: I like the thermometer you sent me in the separate question. The one that was smaller and had the ... | |
| 10wk beardie | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: the answers to your question are, the viv size is 36" long 17" high and 12" deep and is made from ... A: That looks good...I've not seen that here in the US. I also have what I call a temperature gun ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I got my bearded dragon on Sunday and today is Wednesday. he is still a baby. Monday he ate 5 ... A: It can take time for them to settle in. If he is active, that's a good sign that he is adjusting to ... | |
| 10wk beardie | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: the answers to your question are, the viv size is 36" long 17" high and 12" deep and is made from ... A: I'e not seen the one with two probes. If you have a link to it, I would be happy to look at it. ... | |
| Leopard Geokos and Strawberries | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko named Mercury. I was looking for some diversity in diet for her. I was ... A: You can try and see if your leo will lick at some fruits..He may try to take a bite, but most leos ... | |
| Breeding my leopard geckos | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if I can breed my 1 year old female leopard gecko with my 3 year old gecko without ... A: Most breeders(I do not breed) want their female leo to weigh about 55 grams...some prefer even to ... | |
| 10wk beardie | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: the answers to your question are, the viv size is 36" long 17" high and 12" deep and is made from ... A: I think your dial thermometers may be off. I would try getting new ones. Got with ones that are for ... | |
| bearded dragon | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I noticed my beardy bleeding from the rear last nite..I picked him up to examine & i have no idea ... A: Your Beardie has what is called a prolapse. He needs to be taken to a vet. You can soak his ... | |
| newly purchased chinese water dragon | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a chinese water dragon today. The pet store believes it is about 1 month old. It ... A: Its most likely adjustment. Here is a good link on Water Dragon care. ... | |
| bearded dragon | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: He is drinking when i give him water but he is very down. I have tryed all sorts of foods but he ... A: The first thing that pops into my mind is when was the last time your beardies UVB lights were ... | |
| HELP ME PLEASE!!!!! | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: You see,my male leopard gecko which I have had for like 4 years has mated for the first time. But ... A: Your Leo has what is called a prolapse. He needs to be taken to a vet. You can soak his bottom in ... | |
| Leopard gecko questions | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I've decided I'd like to have a leopard gecko as my first reptile. I plan on using mealworms and ... A: blue light does not seem like the tank is daylight bright(remember, your leo will be in hides during ... | |
| Leopard gecko questions | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I've decided I'd like to have a leopard gecko as my first reptile. I plan on using mealworms and ... A: Bravo for you on doing research and asking questions before getting a leo!!! I am going to include ... | |
| putting male and female together | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 month female and 10 month male bearded dragon We tried to put them together in the males ... A: Don't be confused...many people just assume or have had luck with housing two together so they think ... | |
| putting male and female together | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 month female and 10 month male bearded dragon We tried to put them together in the males ... A: They really should not be housed together. Beardies do prefer to live alone. They need to be ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: Our leopard gecko laid two, unfertilized eggs. Should I remove the eggs from the cage? Is there ... A: You can remove the eggs if she isn't paying any attention to them. Of course if she lets it known ... | |
| Sunburn leopard Gecko | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: HELP PLEASE!!!! I have a 2+ year old leopard gecko in BAD shape. I went to a local pet store and ... A: Leos are nocturnal... which means they don't require uvb, but I do provide a small amount for mine ... | |
| Dying Leo Gecko | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I've taken my son's gecko to the vet. He's terminal...vet gave us some antibiotics for a possible ... A: My heart goes out to you and your son...its so tough to watch and wonder just which way the lizard ... | |
| Purchasing a Lizard | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: My son desperately wants a lizard for his birthday. He has been talking about it for months. I am ... A: You have asked some very important questions. They are questions that, if more people asked, less ... | |
| Dying Leo Gecko | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I've taken my son's gecko to the vet. He's terminal...vet gave us some antibiotics for a possible ... A: Reptiles are amazing creatures. They can bounce back when there seems to be no hope. The tough part ... | |
| concerns with my 9wk old beardie | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: ive had my beardie now for 3wks he/she only eats about 5 to 7 crickets aday is this normal, my baby ... A: Thermostats can't be used on light producing lights. They can only be used on non light producing ... | |
| concerns with my 9wk old beardie | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: ive had my beardie now for 3wks he/she only eats about 5 to 7 crickets aday is this normal, my baby ... A: Your beardie should be eating many more crickets than that, plus a "salad". You do need to have the ... | |
| green iguana dewlap | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently was given a green iguana from someone who did not care for him very well.I have no ... A: You are correct in that the igs dewlap should not look like that. It sounds like the people that ... | |
| super shy fat-tail | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: 2 months ago, I got a fat-tail female. I am not 100% certain, but I believe she was housed in a ... A: First, they are nocturnal so they aren't active during the day. Another problem I see is that her ... | |
| leopard gecko isn't eating. | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has been refusing food for the past week, and I'm really starting to get concerned. ... A: Leos hate change...moving from the classroom to your home is a change. Is the lighting different ... | |
| Leapard Gecko | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Okay we have had our leapard gecko for about 6 years. We recently got him crickets and he was doing ... A: You are doing the right thing with soaking. If you are using sand in the tank, its more than likely ... | |
| ? | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Hey! i have two leopard geckos and i was wondering if i could use Flukers all natural green moss as ... A: The green moss does not work very well as it breaks down very quickly and does not "form" well. That ... | |
| Broward County iguana problem | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I read your advice to Susie with dozens of iguanas in her yard and wanted to add something to your ... A: .there is actually a place on the actual question that you can "add to this answer". If you would ... | |
| Bearded dragon lighting | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Would you prefer a ReptiSun 10.0 and basking light or a MVB? I am just not sure about a MVB because ... A: With the Mega Rays and other MVB's there is a minimum distance that the lights need to be. You need ... | |
| Leopard Gecko companions | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently lost my male leopard gecko, and him and my female were in a pretty large tank. I would ... A: Sorry to hear about your male leo. Sorry, the two cannot be housed together as that their care is ... | |
| gecko lizard | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: are house geckoes harmful to human beings in any way? A: All reptiles carry the risk of salmonella, and more-so with wild caught reptiles. They(wild caught) ... | |
| Bearded dragon lighting | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Would you prefer a ReptiSun 10.0 and basking light or a MVB? I am just not sure about a MVB because ... A: I prefer the Mega Ray Mercury vapor lights because of the uvb output and the fact they also put out ... | |
| Albino Leopard Gecko (problem) | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: HELP!! I has a friend that has an Albino Leopard Gecko lizard about 9" long. She has a problem with ... A: If your friend isn't providing a humid hide for her gecko, that would be the main reason there is a ... | |
| agressive beardy | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Until recently our beardy has been very docile, letting us handle him without any signs of ... A: Its too bad you don't know his age, which, plays a very big part on how he is acting. If he is under ... | |
| leopard gecko with cat wounds | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Our sweet Lizzie was attacked by our family cat yesterday. He suffered the loss of his tail, ... A: With the eye injury, and other injuries, he needs to see a vet. The vet will prescribe an oral ... | |
| babie beardie | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: We have had our special addition for two days. He is active and per books and Internet we have a ... A: It would be easier to remove the driftwood and replace it with a smooth log. Another thought is to ... | |
| humitidy | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a water dragon..I have 3 termominters ...2 for temp..1 for humidity..I no it had to be 85-90 ... A: A word on the thermometers...many of those dial type or the strip type are not accurate at all. ... | |
| berded dragons | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: can bearded dragons live through a plane flight A: Yes, they can..but the problem is they are not allowed in the cabin area of the plane like a cat or ... | |
| Tail loss after cat grab | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Diane! All the other herp people are on vacation so I will ask you my questions. I don't know if ... A: Normally I would not attempt to answer a question on that species as that I don't have much ... | |
| Urgent! Sick Female Bearded Dragon | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: About a year ago our female bearded draon laid a lot of infertal eggs and we did our best to keep ... A: The feeding of pinkie mice is "old school" info for the most part. Many people do still feed pinkies ... | |
| Urgent! Sick Female Bearded Dragon | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: About a year ago our female bearded draon laid a lot of infertal eggs and we did our best to keep ... A: She may have a blockage from something...an xray is the best course of action. The problem with all ... | |
| Urgent! Sick Female Bearded Dragon | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: About a year ago our female bearded draon laid a lot of infertal eggs and we did our best to keep ... A: I'm sorry your beardie isn't doing well. There are so many different things that can be going on ... | |
| my BD | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: i got all the right things the laddy told me to get for him to be healthy and fine. i will jus tlist ... A: It sounds like the superworms or crickets may have been too large for your beardie. You don't say ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 bearded dragons and a few months after we adopted them, the male started eating her tail ... A: Chances are, he was trying to mate..but..he sounds like a very, very aggressive male when it comes ... | |
| leopard gecko with eye cap | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: the details concerning my leopard gecko are below: * 2 year old leopard gecko * Has 1 eye cap also ... A: Sorry about your problems with your leo. I really cannot answer as to the risk of infection...that ... | |
| babie beardie | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: We have had our special addition for two days. He is active and per books and Internet we have a ... A: You don't want the insects wider than the space between the eyes because eating too large of insects ... | |
| babie beardie | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: We have had our special addition for two days. He is active and per books and Internet we have a ... A: Feel free to print out the care sheet that I have used for others so that you have easy access to ... | |
| Gecko Eggs | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: This is my first time breeding my gecko's. The eggs are in an incubator with perlight at 85. Is it ... A: The eggs just might need to have a bit more humidity. ... | |
| lizard behavior | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: i bought a green anole and put it into a cage with a bahama anole. the next day i found the bahama ... A: Even though they are both anoles (one green, one brown) they might not intermix well. Also, if you ... | |
| Iguana problem - Broward County, FL | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Diane, hi... I am an animal lover and have no desire to hurt or kill the iguanas invading my ... A: The sounds MAY help keep the small and younger igs away...as might the fake owls, hawks, etc. Also, ... | |
| Iguana problem - Broward County, FL | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Diane, hi... I am an animal lover and have no desire to hurt or kill the iguanas invading my ... A: Sorry I don't have an answer for you other than hiring someone to trap them and remove them from ... | |
| Moving. With a leopard gecko | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I am currently about to move to Texas and I was wondering if a leopard gecko can survive a 14 hour ... A: There should be no problem with your leo making the trip. You don't want to transport in a glass ... | |
| Leo gecko | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I currently have one 9 month old Leo gecko. He loves to be handled and is a great pet. I want to ... A: I am not a fan of using the rubbermaid containers because you cannot place an undertank heater on ... | |
| Temperature | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has stuck shed on the top of his head.The skin is very tight around his eyes.I've ... A: In the care sheet I sent you I specifically state not to use a heat rock because they can be deadly. ... | |
| Leopard gecko stuck skin on head | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has stuck shed on the top of his head.The skin is very tight around his eyes.I've ... A: They need to have access to different temperature ranges as they have in nature. When they don't ... | |
| Leopard gecko stuck skin on head | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has stuck shed on the top of his head.The skin is very tight around his eyes.I've ... A: You asked me the questions before. I offered you ways to remove the shed, and I told you that you ... | |
| Leopard Gecko shedding problem | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: My gecko has skin stuck on the top of his head.I've tried lots of things warm water bath,warm water ... A: Although the Vaseline won't hurt your leos eyes,(you still want to do your best to not get any in ... | |
| Leopard Gecko shedding problem | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: My gecko has skin stuck on the top of his head.I've tried lots of things warm water bath,warm water ... A: Are you measuring the temperature on the floor of the cage? If not, that's where you need to ... | |
| Leopard Gecko shedding problem | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: My gecko has skin stuck on the top of his head.I've tried lots of things warm water bath,warm water ... A: Are you providing a proper humid hide for your leo? If not, that is why you are seeing problems with ... | |
| Baby leo | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Taylor here again. My leo is doing great,she just loosing her stripes and is about 4-6 inches long ... A: Glad to hear she is doing well. Sounds like she she is a social little leo, which is great!!!! Its ... | |
| Green anole/Trouble eating | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My Green Anole a couple days ago started having problems eating. She slower than usual when trying ... A: Even though they MAY lay 10-20 in a season, doesn't mean they will, especially if she is no longer ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bearded dragon about 10 months old and he has easy access to salad/greens and water and We ... A: The best rule for how many insects is to allow them to eat as many as they can eat in a 10-15 minute ... | |
| leopard geckos | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: We're not sur ewhat to do for our leopard gecko. She slowed down her eating about 3 months ago and ... A: Sorry to hear your leo isn't doing well. 3 months is a long time for a leo to go without eating. ... | |
| Iguana Sickness | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Over the past couple of weeks he has not been eating too much, about 3-4 days ago wouldnt eat at ... A: Without knowing your iguanas age, size, care(including cage size, temperatures, basking ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My stanley has not poop going on 2 days now,I give him a warm bath,his getting water.He eats good, ... A: If he is acting fine, then Monday should be ok. He is still eating some which is good. If he is ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: My stanley has not poop going on 2 days now,I give him a warm bath,his getting water.He eats good, ... A: Your temperatures look good.... Is your uvb tube one of the longer ones or one of the compact or ... | |
| green anole | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an anole named king Melvin and it was fine for a couple of months. But now it hasn't been ... A: Most likely it is a temperature,uvb or other care issue that is causing the problem. I am including ... | |
| beird dragons | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: does bier dragons eat there own eggs and why my bier dragon had 11 eggs and ate 7 of them what shall ... A: I'm guessing you mean Bearded Dragon. Yes, they can eat their own eggs. If you do not have a male ... | |
| bump on my gecko... | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My gecko is about 6 yrs old and she has just developed a hard bump right under the base of her ... A: If you could send along a picture, that would help greatly. It sounds like she MAY have an abscess ... | |
| leopard gecko | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a young leopard gecko in a 10 gallon tank, i got her when she was real young; (maybe about 5 ... A: Generally, any little change causes stress in a leo and the light blowing out is a change. Stress ... | |
| male bearded dragon biting female | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: my male seems to be biting my female to the point that he has taken scales off and is making her ... A: When a male starts to do that kind of damage to the female, its time to separate them. To leave ... | |
| Leopard geck eggs | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two leopard gecko eggs. A few days after they were laid, I put them in an incubator and ... A: You don't want to increase the temperature as that it will deform the babies at this point. If they ... | |
| Green anole/Trouble eating | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: My Green Anole a couple days ago started having problems eating. She slower than usual when trying ... A: There are a lot of uvb sources out there that are not any good so that may be part of the problem. ... | |
| Leopard geck eggs | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two leopard gecko eggs. A few days after they were laid, I put them in an incubator and ... A: It can take up to 12 weeks for the eggs to hatch, depending on the temperature. The lower ... | |
| Lizards | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: How often should I feed my mountain horned lizard A: Some eat daily or every other day...it depends on the dragon and your dragons age. You can offer ... | |
| Red iguana | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My red iguanna recently has bin sneezing a lot that has stopped now but has a lot of thick mucus ... A: When an iguana starts to sneeze thick mucous and has this in their mouth it is a sign of a ... | |
| sick bearded dragon | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: last week I purchased 4 dozen crickets and giant meal worms. He was eating about 6-8 daily. My son ... A: It sounds like your sons beardie may have a blockage..possibly a partial. It can come from too many ... | |
| Leopard Gecko May have Scratched Eye | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko had problems shedding for the first time a few days ago. I soaked her and helped ... A: If the eye still looks irritated or closed, or if it is bothering her, then yes, I would at least ... | |
| Feeding Leo | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Taylor again. I have a quick question about meal worms. I bought some small ones earlier today,and ... A: You really should remove the stools from his tank daily. I place a folded paper towel in the area my ... | |
| mountain horned dragon | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: i know you didnt metion this lizard in your profile, but i wanted to write to you. i am 16 and ... A: Instead of typing out a whole long process, and the tips and tricks... here is a link to opening ... | |
| mountain horned dragon | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: i know you didnt metion this lizard in your profile, but i wanted to write to you. i am 16 and ... A: It sounds like the pet store gave you the typical bad care info. If you need help on what is a good ... | |
| Feeding Leo | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: Taylor again. I have a quick question about meal worms. I bought some small ones earlier today,and ... A: Offering him a few small mealworms as variety is fine. Its one of those silly stories that has gone ... | |
| blind bearded dragon? | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Diane. I have an 8 or 9 year old bearded dragon and recently he seems to be either blind or partly ... A: Is your uvb light by any chance the compact ones? Or Spiral? If yes, there were some problems with ... | |
| bearded dragon | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: i have just bought a female bearded dragon and the lady we got her from said that it has not been to ... A: Did the woman tell you how many clutches of eggs she had laid this season before you got her? If it ... | |
| Top of head shedding | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: George has shed his whole body, but now the top of his head, and underside of head needs to shed. ... A: 3-4 days isn't all that long yet. Give him some more time. Sometimes it can take a week or more ... | |
| id lizzard | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have pictures of 3 lizzards taken in Huntington Beach State Park. SC. I plan to include these in ... A: Looks to be the common green anole,Anolis carolinensis The red dewlap is a characteristic of a male ... | |
| Coloring | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I took him to the vet, and she says he looks good. Also she did a float and found one egg of ... A: You probably mean Coccidia. If that's the only way he will take his medicine..then ya gotta do ... | |
| My baby beardie. | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I've recently gotten a little baby dragon last Saturday (two days ago) and I'm just wondering about ... A: I really can't tell you how healthy he is because its something that is impossible to know through ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: my brother got a babt bearded dragon and he is worried because the dragon keeps shutting one eye, he ... A: There have been some problems with some different uvb lights. They have been causing what amounts to ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a ?. My Bearded Dragon her name is Rosie.But my ? is just the other day I noticed that under ... A: It sounds like Rosie is getting ready to shed. Sometimes when they shed their feet/legs, they will ... | |
| Shedding Leo | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Last night I watched the most remarkable thing,I watched my leo shed. Now my question is I dident ... A: That moss looks pretty much like the stuff I use. Here is the one I use Zoo Med Green Terrarium ... | |
| Shedding Leo | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Last night I watched the most remarkable thing,I watched my leo shed. Now my question is I dident ... A: I prefer the terrarium moss in the humid hide because it does pack down. Its not a loose substrate ... | |
| water dragons | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a water dragon and I think his poop is whitee....iss that ok? ANSWER: Hi Liz, That normal. ... A: , The Repti Glo 2.0 does not produce enough uvb for your dragon. You need to use one of the ... | |
| water dragons | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a water dragon and I think his poop is whitee....iss that ok? A: That normal. Its called urates. He should be producing that every time he poops. Its one of the ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: how should i transport my geckos i have to by the way A: They are easy to transport. I don't recommend transporting them in a glass tank in case of an ... | |
| Shedding Leo | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Last night I watched the most remarkable thing,I watched my leo shed. Now my question is I dident ... A: I told ya it was really something to see!!! I am so glad you got to witness it!! If there is any ... | |
| UVB lighting. | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I was reading some information about the UVB ratings that each bulb gives off. I also saw that if ... A: A few things you can do are... make sure the tank is not in or near a window that would be getting ... | |
| Mountain Horned Dragon | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: My dragon (who ive had for almost two months, whose almost a year) was recently dehydrated,(which i ... A: You can get the earthworms from bait stores. I am including some basic info on their needs. At the ... | |
| UVB lighting. | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I was reading some information about the UVB ratings that each bulb gives off. I also saw that if ... A: It should be fine...just watch so the basking light fixture doesn't melt the uvb fixture. When you ... | |
| Our New Bearded Dragon | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can help us. My husband fund a bearded dragon in an alley down town Chicago. ... A: ! Its really tough to tell their age. Should could be year old..or she could be several years old, ... | |
| Spiny Male Behavior | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: we have a Texas Spiny Lizard who we thought was ill and took to the vet a week ago. Turns out, he's ... A: For the money, and the size of your tank, I wouldn't rush out and get a new tube without looking ... | |
| UVB lighting. | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I was reading some information about the UVB ratings that each bulb gives off. I also saw that if ... A: The number you mention is very low as to uvb. Compare that to what real sunshine is and you will see ... | |
| Spiny Male Behavior | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: we have a Texas Spiny Lizard who we thought was ill and took to the vet a week ago. Turns out, he's ... A: There are much more insects he should be offered so as to provide variety in his diet. Offering ... | |
| Lower jaw color | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have yet another question. George shed about 2-3 days ago. About a week ago he first shed his legs ... A: It's hard to really tell in the picture but it looks ok. The lip may just be he is getting ready to ... | |
| Lower jaw color | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have yet another question. George shed about 2-3 days ago. About a week ago he first shed his legs ... A: Can you send a picture along? It may be normal colors coming in, and growth, but would like to see a ... | |
| Baby Leo | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Taylor Again. My leo is doing great. But tonight hes doing a weird thing with his tail,Hes moving ... A: Good on his eating!!! Sounds like he is getting more secure in his new home..feeling safer to wander ... | |
| Baby Leo | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Taylor Again. My leo is doing great. But tonight hes doing a weird thing with his tail,Hes moving ... A: He may just be growing up and letting everything, everyone know it!! He may be getting ready to shed ... | |
| BD bathroom | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: Sorry for continually bugging you, but I am at work, and can't get to the email right now. I don't ... A: Many times, when the weather is dull and dismal, the reptiles tend to be couch potatoes. Many don't ... | |
| Lower jaw color | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have yet another question. George shed about 2-3 days ago. About a week ago he first shed his legs ... A: Many times you won't notice a growth with one shed. Many times there is a weight gain though ... | |
| ranking beardie or not? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: i recently bought a bearded dragon it was a private sale when we pick him up the seller told us he ... A: Rankins generally only get to be 12-13 inches long. There are normal bearded dragons that do not ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My mother in law has a bearded dragon i am very concerned about 95% of his tail is turning white ... A: It sounds like he is getting ready to shed. As long as she is giving him all the proper care, and he ... | |
| Iguana Rehab | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: We tried dome of the remedies you wrote about and they seem to be working. Especially giving him a ... A: Glad he is pooping now!! If he has a heavy load of parasites, you will see tiny, tiny white worms in ... | |
| Leopard Gecko not eating ++ | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: We have just bought a leopard gecko from a breeder. It will be a year this May. We have it in a ... A: I would go with a heat emitter(no light) to get the warm side up a bit on temperatures. Your cool ... | |
| Leopard gecko gravid? | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: i recently asked one of your other experts about my leopard gecko being gravid. I just wanted to ... A: Tough call actually... it depends on if she was with a male of course...if she wasn't, I'm sure you ... | |
| Anole with sores | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My classroom anole has a sore on his arm which has some black in the middle of it. What can I do to ... A: The Anole needs to see a vet so that a proper diagnosis can be made. I am including a very basic ... | |
| Leopard Gecko not eating ++ | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: We have just bought a leopard gecko from a breeder. It will be a year this May. We have it in a ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help you out. You will find your questions ... | |
| Iguana Rehab | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: We tried dome of the remedies you wrote about and they seem to be working. Especially giving him a ... A: When he is in the bath, does he try to go to the bathroom? Do you know if the other people kept ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: my beardie, Tina, has a wart like growth on his back left leg, just where it bends, it doesn't seem ... A: It was a bit blurry but fine. It may be an abscess. With reptiles an abscess is hard and filled ... | |
| Salt and Pepper | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to give my bearded dragon salt or pepper?Or is it too much for them? Thanks! A: You don't want to give your dragon any salt ..they have a hard enough time getting rid of the salt ... | |
| Skittish | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: When I first got my bearded dragon (from its size I'd say it is around 2 months old) The first week ... A: Are you also feeding a diet of dark leafy greens such as collard greens, mustard greens, turnip ... | |
| bearded dragons | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: can bearded dragons eat pine cones A: Nope, beardies can't eat pine cones...they contain oils that would be deadly to them. In the dried ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Why doesn't my bearded dragon like to bask under the light? Even when we have him out, he is only ... A: A 40 gallon is really too small for two beardies...hopefully you have plans for a much larger tank ... | |
| leopard gecko diging | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Diane, I wasn't able to get the answer you sent me on why my female leopard gecko is digging all ... A: Here is the answer I gave you before: Hi Dena, Are you positive she isn't gravid? Leos sometimes ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Diane, I have a female Leopard Gecko who is digging all around in the viv but she isn't gravid. Can ... A: Are you positive she isn't gravid? Leos sometimes will form eggs without being gravid. You can ... | |
| leo gecko | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 geckos in a screened cage in the summer with heat lamps and a heat coil around the ... A: Leopard geckos don't eat fruit or veggies...they eat insects. Some may nibble on some fruit on ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Why doesn't my bearded dragon like to bask under the light? Even when we have him out, he is only ... A: What are the temperatures directly under the basking light...at your beardies level? I am ... | |
| The ban on Exotic animals | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Taylor here. I have an all around question hoping you can give me a straight shot answer too. I ... A: Yep, we have to wait and see how it goes. Many people feed there leos in a different tank...even one ... | |
| Fat-tail Gecko swollen tongue | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: .. I have a fat-tail gecko that I noticed hasn't eaten in about two weeks... The same cricket has ... A: Are the crickets the proper size for him? They should be slightly smaller than the space between ... | |
| Chinese water dragon | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a juvenile Chinese water dragon that is about 3 1/2 inches svl and he or she seems very ... A: Your temperatures in the basking area are too low, which is most likely a big part of the problem. ... | |
| recurring eye infection, leopard gecko | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: We have had our female leopard gecko for 3 yrs without problems until 2 1/2 mos. ago: Her R eye ... A: I would get rid of the spiral bulb and go to a regular household lightbulb or a daylight reptile ... | |
| The ban on Exotic animals | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Taylor here. I have an all around question hoping you can give me a straight shot answer too. I ... A: Its really hard to tell how far the bill will go....and how long it will take to even be looked at ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Problem! | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Maybe you can help me! I have a Leopard Gecko for about 4 years, and everything was doing well until ... A: Its very important to keep him hydrated...good on the eye dropper. Is he pooping at all, or trying ... | |
| The ban on Exotic animals | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Taylor here. I have an all around question hoping you can give me a straight shot answer too. I ... A: Last I heard, its not gone any farther at this point. Its for non native species...which basically ... | |
| Leopard Gecko with possible crushing injury | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a mislabeled Jungle morph Gecko from my local Petsmart, and even before I bought ... A: He's cute. First, I want to address your breeding question. He may be too young to breed...and the ... | |
| Leo Gecko | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Taylor again. Just wanted to say thank you so much. My leo is doing great. Hes already climbing up ... A: Generally, yes...if they are dehydrated, their poops will most likely be less and very, very dry... ... | |
| recurring eye infection, leopard gecko | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: We have had our female leopard gecko for 3 yrs without problems until 2 1/2 mos. ago: Her R eye ... A: Sounds like your vet(an you) have tried about everything. Are you using sand or other loose ... | |
| Leo Gecko | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Taylor again. Just wanted to say thank you so much. My leo is doing great. Hes already climbing up ... A: Glad your leo is doing well. The climbing on you is wonderful!! Most will remain skittish if you ... | |
| Bearded dragon might be dehydrated. | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: He is eating very well. Usually goes through 10-15 crickets twice a day. Also I give him a wax worm ... A: I am soo glad when things work out!! We have success!!! Not sure why he would rub his nose ... | |
| Bearded dragon might be dehydrated. | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: He is eating very well. Usually goes through 10-15 crickets twice a day. Also I give him a wax worm ... A: Yes, those are also fine...the watermelon is just more water but if he likes the other melon, that's ... | |
| Gardner Snake | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: We live close to a wooded area in CO. We have many Gardner snakes that live in/around our yard and ... A: Sounds like he is liking your basement a lot. Is there a place that you can make him a "nest" of ... | |
| Color change in Mountain Horned Dragon | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a young mountain horned dragon (turned 1 on April 12, 2009), and I've raised him since he was ... A: I know that with my iguanas, as they got older, the more pale teh pre shed was...I would give it a ... | |
| Color change in Mountain Horned Dragon | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a young mountain horned dragon (turned 1 on April 12, 2009), and I've raised him since he was ... A: The color you are describing is pre shed. When was the last time he shed? Has this only been for ... | |
| Bearded dragon might be dehydrated. | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: He is eating very well. Usually goes through 10-15 crickets twice a day. Also I give him a wax worm ... A: Water is a problem with many of the reptiles. You can try flavoring the water, especially in the ... | |
| Leo Gecko | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Taylor again. One more quick question. At night my leo doesn't want to come out of his humidity ... A: 90 is fine.... he will use his cooler areas when he wants to. Babies tend to prefer to spend more ... | |
| Leo Gecko | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Taylor again. One more quick question. At night my leo doesn't want to come out of his humidity ... A: Yep..the moonlight bulbs are pretty neat. Generally, leos will use the same spot as their bathroom ... | |
| Leo Gecko | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Taylor again. One more quick question. At night my leo doesn't want to come out of his humidity ... A: As I said earlier, you may have to add a nocturnal bulb or a heat emitter for nighttime use to get ... | |
| My leopard gecko | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Um, I'm new at this owning a lizard thing. and i happened to fall in love with a leopard gecko, one ... A: Its normal for a leo to be calm and then act differently after a few days in a new home. You can't ... | |
| Leo Gecko | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a baby leo gecko that I just purchased a day ago. Instead of buying the red reptile night ... A: The party lights shouldn't be used on reptiles. They can and do cause eye problems. For night time, ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Taylor Again. I would like to say thank you for all your help. Ran into a problem/question that ... A: You are going to find that the temperature will fluctuate between temperatures...and the range yours ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Taylor Again. I would like to say thank you for all your help. Ran into a problem/question that ... A: Temperatures are fine.... hes a baby so that degree won't hurt at all..plus he can move about as he ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Taylor Again. I would like to say thank you for all your help. Ran into a problem/question that ... A: If you mean that the rock was sitting on top the probe, then the rock was trapping more heat ... | |
| beardie colors. | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: After my beardie got done sheding. I noticed that a lot of his colors are actually orange instead of ... A: Its very possible... Many times, people that breed and sell to pet stores, or even to private ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a baby leopard gecko from a store. I have the cage setup for him and ready to go. I ... A: Great on eating!!! That's good news for a leo in a new home!! You might want to go up a few degrees ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a baby leopard gecko from a store. I have the cage setup for him and ready to go. I ... A: I LOVE questions!!! Great you found a dimmer...if it helps...doesn't matter if you have had reptiles ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a baby leopard gecko from a store. I have the cage setup for him and ready to go. I ... A: Glad to be of help!! With the undertank heaters, you can put it on a dimmer switch..or you can just ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a baby leopard gecko from a store. I have the cage setup for him and ready to go. I ... A: Congrats on your new leo!! They are great little lizards. Good on the multiple temps!!! 95 degrees ... | |
| breaded dragon won't eat | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently purchased two juvenile breadeds four weeks ago they were both fine healthy ... A: Chances are, its something in the care area, such as temperatures. It can also be that she is being ... | |
| blue tail lizard. | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: 1st question....can i keep a lepord gecko in a tank with a blue tailed shink.... 2nd... how ... A: Its not a good idea to house them together as there are diseases that reptiles carry that aren't a ... | |
| AFT gecko acting completely opposite of what she's supposed to do. | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Here's the deal. I have a three year old female African Fat tail named Marv. As you know, these ... A: Answering your questions kind of out of order here... Its really not possible to tell their age ... | |
| Green Iguana Nail Regrowth? | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: My new juvenile green iguana is living in a homemade cage made out of metal box shaped chicken wire ... A: Chicken wire is very dangerous, as you are seeing with the toes. You really do need to get a ... | |
| cage setup | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to say thank you. He started sheding a day ago, and is starting to look a lot better. I got ... A: Yep...wax worms are called Candy for lizards for a reason...Don't offer to many and only on ... | |
| Reptile-Sitting? | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering how much experience I would need to do reptile-sitting (boarding)? I currently ... A: You would have to check the laws in your country as to age of being able to do reptile sitting. You ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: eating well.in the day he is acting weired,he hold his head up and gos round in circules and isnt ... A: It sounds like maybe he ate some insects that may have been too large for him, or he has internal ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My son has one leopard gecko and wanted another for his birthday. We brought the new little guy ... A: Glad you have researched, that's always wonderful to see. I don't think I would continue with the ... | |
| woodlice | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: is it safe to feed my leopard gecko woodlice as i have a never ending supply in my garden A: Its really not safe to feed anything from our yards actually. We don't know where the insects have ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My son has one leopard gecko and wanted another for his birthday. We brought the new little guy ... A: I am going to add a basic care sheet for you so you can double check your sons care of his leos. You ... | |
| Bearded Dragon always hungry | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Beardie for 3 years and her name is Frank (thought she was a boy until we went to the ... A: It varies with where you are located...generally...MOST beardies will be done laying in about ... | |
| Bearded Dragon always hungry | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Beardie for 3 years and her name is Frank (thought she was a boy until we went to the ... A: Don't worry, I have 2 female iguanas...Jose` and Lew. Chances are, she had parasites even at teh ... | |
| toes miscolored. | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased my beardie from pet supermarket. I am not sure how old he is, but he is maybe 4-5 ... A: You are very welcome and I am glad I was able to help. Sounds like you are doing well with getting ... | |
| toes miscolored. | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased my beardie from pet supermarket. I am not sure how old he is, but he is maybe 4-5 ... A: The pale color is most likely him getting ready to shed. They don't shed evenly, so you may see ... | |
| Bearded Dragon health | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I bought a bearded dragon about 3 weeks ago. Im keeping it in a 10 gallon tank for now, using paper ... A: With a larger tank, its easier because they basically need 3 different temperature zones. With a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon health | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I bought a bearded dragon about 3 weeks ago. Im keeping it in a 10 gallon tank for now, using paper ... A: Good move on getting rid of the hazelnut shells!!! The problem I see is that you aren't providing ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: i got my 4 month old bearded from a local pet shop I've had him for a few weeks now i noticed that ... A: You can apply Neosporin ointment to it. Its good that the piece fell off. If you see it drying out ... | |
| Bearded Dragon skin problem | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have just returned from a trip of 10 days and noticed that my bearded has developed a sort of skin ... A: It still looks like bruises to me. If Pam (one of the other experts) isn't on vacation, I would ... | |
| Bearded Dragon skin problem | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have just returned from a trip of 10 days and noticed that my bearded has developed a sort of skin ... A: That looks like a bruise. Add that to the crusty area, I would say he was either trying to squeeze ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Im looking for some advice about my bearded dragon, Firstly ill tell you a little about them. They ... A: Most likely, she's going to lay regardless if they are separated or not. I think the record is 9 ... | |
| Bearded Dragon skin problem | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have just returned from a trip of 10 days and noticed that my bearded has developed a sort of skin ... A: Yep, they can bruise. It generally appears as a dark spot...if it was from scraping something, it ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: my gecko has a lump that looks like its come out of his body inbetween his back legs and just above ... A: Do you mean the vent area? The vent is is poop chute. If this is what you are referring to, its ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: my leopard gecko has stopped eating and lets the crikets walk over him he does eat but its hard i ... A: Leopard geckos are nocturnal, so they get active in the early evening. They should be active to the ... | |
| Leopard geckos | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: My name is Jade and i have a 2 leopard geckos and one is full leopard and one is albino.I have had ... A: I'm guessing that you are asking about why your female isn't eating the crickets. If they are ... | |
| leopard gecko housed with viper geckos | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: If i introduced a leopard gecko into the same environment as my viper geckos, would it cause a ... A: I wouldn't chance it. The vipers size could be a meal for the leo. Most geckos really do not like ... | |
| bearded dragon appetite | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Our bearded dragon is about 6 months old. He looks healthy but we are struggling to get him to eat ... A: many times, pet store beardies are never offered their greens and other veggies so the new owners ... | |
| Leopard gecko's tail tip looks strange. | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a male leopard gecko, he eats well, and is pretty active. I've noticed that the tip of his ... A: You can again apply the neosporin. Is it possible he is biting his own tail? Its breeding season ... | |
| lizard | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: she is pretty big, she jump and tried to get on top of her cage. she missed and landed on my floor ... A: You don't say when she decided to be a bird... If it just happened, you can apply some Neosporin ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Anal Area Issue | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: My Leopard Gecko Lila has a problem with her anal area. There is a bulge on one side mostly and it ... A: Its best you get her to a vet to get checked out. She may be egg bound(unless she is a baby) or ... | |
| super hypo tangerine leo | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm a first time reptile owner and I just got her 5 days ago at the reptile store. I wanted to know ... A: Congrats on your new leo!!! Leos hate change!!! Going to a new home is change. Leos are ... | |
| Need Help! PLEASE! | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I am 16 and have a mountain horned dragon who hasn't eaten any of his gut loaded/calcium dusted ... A: Love your MHD's name!!! Good on counting crickets... When temperatures aren't correct, it can make ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: i just got my first bearded dragon and i got her (i think) at a local pet store. I think it is 8 ... A: She is small for her age.... Calm isn't always the best with reptiles. Many times its a sign of ... | |
| hi diane | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: its been for over a week now, last he ate was a pinkie at begining of this week. i took him in the ... A: Here is the US, we don't offer pinkies to the beardies...much research has been done and its been ... | |
| My New Leapard Gecko Hasn't Eaten | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I got a leopard gecko about two weeks ago. When we first got him, we put him in a cage with another ... A: Its good he has his own cage now. He should remain in his own cage forever. Males will kill each ... | |
| Leo not eating anymore | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My son has a 4 month Leo that has not eaten in a week. I took the Leo to the vet on Monday, they ... A: Did the vet say it was metabolic bone disease? If yes, its reversible and many recover completely ... | |
| Breaded Dragon | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a male breaded dragon how do you know when he gose in heat? the past few dose there has been ... A: Their pores are on the underside of their thighs. Here is a link to a picture of them. ... | |
| Breaded Dragon | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a male breaded dragon how do you know when he gose in heat? the past few dose there has been ... A: Generally, with breeding season, you will see lots of arm waving. The smell can be from his bowel ... | |
| Leo not eating anymore | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: My son has a 4 month Leo that has not eaten in a week. I took the Leo to the vet on Monday, they ... A: Many times when a young leo stops eating, its just something that isn't quite right in their care. ... | |
| Green Anole | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have two green Anoles and i have noticed that one of my Anoles is bobbing up and down and showing ... A: If you have two males, then its a battle that is waiting to happen. If you have a male and a female, ... | |
| leopard gekco | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: i have a 10 month female was doing well till a week ago her head is always tilted to the right and ... A: Your cool end needs to be a bit cooler...I am including a basic care sheet for you so you can double ... | |
| Mali Uromastyx acting very weak and slow | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I bought a Mali Uromastyx 4 months ago. We were told he is around 1 year old. He has ... A: Good on the vet... Hopefully its just the lack of the uvb that is causing the problem. Some go ... | |
| Leopard Gecko egg incubating | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Hey it's me again, well my geckos mated 2 days ago and i read that they will mate all week. So i ... A: Perlite is completely different and won't work. You may have to order the vermiculite on line. I ... | |
| Mali Uromastyx acting very weak and slow | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I bought a Mali Uromastyx 4 months ago. We were told he is around 1 year old. He has ... A: You don't mention any uvb source, which can be a cause of how he is acting. I've included some info ... | |
| BD lays eggs | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon laied eggs much to our surprise. I know that then have not been fertilized but I ... A: Yep..beardies lay eggs without being bred...she will most likely lay a few more clutches a few weeks ... | |
| geko tail trouble | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko was taking a while for it to loose her skin so i thought i could help. I made a ... A: Are you providing a proper humid hide on the warm end of her tank? Generally, when a good humid ... | |
| green anole | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Please help me! My green anole won't eat!! He is an adult male, about 41/2 inches long and he hasn't ... A: Once proper uvb is given, many times if they do have MBD, it will reverse, with just the proper uvb. ... | |
| green anole | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Please help me! My green anole won't eat!! He is an adult male, about 41/2 inches long and he hasn't ... A: You don't mention how old he is, but anoles really don't have a long life span at all...about 4 ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I see you mention that Rock Heaters should never be used. I have a 5 week old bearded dragon, which ... A: Correct, the heat rocks that plug in are very dangerous. They overheat their bellies...and the rocks ... | |
| Alligator | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Probably you will be able to help me, my nice went to the zoo to volunteer, she was on the alligator ... A: It may be that she had a reaction to the rubber or latex if that's what the boots are made of. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: We have a Leopard Gecko that is 14 years old and appears to have a oozing eye which I assume is a ... A: Sorry to hear your leo isn't doing well. You are correct with it most likely being an eye ... | |
| Leopard geckos and Bananas | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: OK i have been wondering if you can feed a leopard gecko a banana not a whole one but some of one. ... A: You can offer your leo a tiny bit of the banana...I had one that would lick at watermelon. I don't ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Sick | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male leopard gecko and a 3 year old female that I rescued from the shelter. I ... A: If you got the tiles at Home Depot or Lowes, or if you need to get the tiles to finish, home depot ... | |
| geckos | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: What gecko is right for me. I have 1 dog and 2 cats. One of the cats is scared of everything so he ... A: The two geckos that are the easiest are the Leopard gecko and the Crested Gecko. The drawback to ... | |
| Iguanas tails | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Our iguana's tail was bit by the dog. It became black and just hung there. We cut it off in hopes to ... A: Its really dangerous to do something like that on your own due to the nerves in the tail and ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Sick | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male leopard gecko and a 3 year old female that I rescued from the shelter. I ... A: Sorry for this late response...my internets been down..yuck!! Sometimes excess shedding is caused by ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Sick | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male leopard gecko and a 3 year old female that I rescued from the shelter. I ... A: The blister may be from the bark...some sort of reaction. Leos should not be kept on any loose ... | |
| Gender | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: A couple of days ago, my husband's aunt gave us a bearded dragon. She said that it was a female, but ... A: Here is a link with pictures of the difference... I am also including a basic care sheet that I ... | |
| mali urmastic | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Our Mali is not been eating and is losing weight. he is having trouble moving his back legs. I ... A: I don't have a lot of experience with malis...but I can point out a few things that may be the ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I am looking after my son's leopard gecko while he is away at school, he has only had her for about ... A: Its wonderful when I hear about a leo that demands attention!!!! Many go through a bit of a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: How often do you feed a dragon of 2 years old. How many crickets of a large size per day ANSWER: Hi ... A: This is a question that so many people would love to be able to have an answer to, including the ... | |
| bearded dragon. | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: am i doing the wrong thing by trying to get it out by myself.? should i take him to a vet? thank ... A: The shed can fall into their eyes...most times they can blink it out. Many times, if we mist gently ... | |
| leopard gecko abcess | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: We have a 3-4 year old leopard gecko who recently developed what at first looked like a swollen ... A: My thoughts would also be an abscess..the black may be that it was bothering her and she rubbed it ... | |
| Leopard gecko will not eat | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a full grown female leopard gecko. A couple weeks ago I fed her some horned worms. She has ... A: Part of me wants to say that the horn worms are pretty large and she just may not be hungry yet. ... | |
| Releasing my turtle into the wild | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a yellow-eared slider turtle and it ( I am not sure of the sex) has lived in a tank for a ... A: You don't mention where you live but, regardless, it won't survive if released. It would also be ... | |
| leopard geckos | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: i have a leopard gecko that was sick at one point and lost some weight but he is doing good now, but ... A: Just be sure its properly sized for your leo...You do not want to offer a pinkie more than on rare ... | |
| leopard gecko | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: We have a gecko with a swollen head and her eyes are closed brought her to the vet they wanted to do ... A: First, I am not a vet... I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people with caring ... | |
| constipated crested geckos | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have two crested geckos, Faith and Ned. Unfortunatley Faith turned out to be a Fred. Up until a ... A: Yep, a cricket or two can make short work of a "pile". Making it glass, you may find that they will ... | |
| Green Anoles | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I've had my Anoles for about 2 - 3 months now, and they are either brown or gray usually. Also, we ... A: Yep...the crickets will hide...but they will also come out and nibble on your anoles which can cause ... | |
| leapord gecko | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have had my gecko for almost one year, I started having problems about 3 months ago when I put ... A: I am sorry to hear you are getting frustrated...it can be a pain to get things right. If you truly ... | |
| Bearded Dragon eating problem | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a baby bearded dragon, about a less than a week ago. When we first got it, it was ... A: He's most likely not sleeping when you hold him..their idea is if they can't see you, you aren't ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: How often do you feed a dragon of 2 years old. How many crickets of a large size per day ANSWER: Hi ... A: If he is eating a mix of good greens and veggies and is doing well gaining weight, you may want to ... | |
| TORTOISE INTERBREEDING | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My mediterainian spur thigh laid eggs vlast year and six have hatched,they are 7 months old now and ... A: If left together they will breed...This is called in breeding...the problem is that it will weaken ... | |
| housing different species of reptiles together | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: is it possible to keep small iguana's and frilled dragons in the same tank ? A: No, you cannot house any species together and many times, you can't even house the same species ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: How often do you feed a dragon of 2 years old. How many crickets of a large size per day A: Beardies are fed daily....best is feeding their salad twice a day so its always fresh. At 2 years ... | |
| Breeding issue | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: i have recently asked a question about this, my beardies are both the right age and have everything. ... A: If she is gravid, you should see some changes in her belly size as the eggs get larger. Usually, ... | |
| Concerned about our leopard geckos | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have a Question we have 3 leopard geckos and we originally had a coconut fiber type of ... A: Glad you got rid of the walnut shells and the coconut fibre. Stay away from any loose substrates ... | |
| Impaction? | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bearded Dragon named Fonzie. Fonz is about 6 years old. I was wondering about the substrate ... A: Yep, its very true that eating any substrate can cause an impaction. Even things they claim on the ... | |
| Breeding issue | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: i have recently asked a question about this, my beardies are both the right age and have everything. ... A: Generally, the cost of an x ray varies... here in PA where I am, for a check up and 2 xrays on one ... | |
| fat tailed gecko | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: i have two fat tailed geckos rougly one year old. one male and one female. they both seem to have a ... A: Sounds like you are doing everything right with the hide, etc... I had a leo that no matter how ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Lighting | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I will be getting a leopard gecko in a few weeks, and I was going to use a ceramic heater. The ... A: Glad to see you researching before you get your leo!!! A ceramic heat emitter or CHE for short, goes ... | |
| fat tailed gecko | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: i have two fat tailed geckos rougly one year old. one male and one female. they both seem to have a ... A: The humid hide may not be enough for the fat tailed geckos. Do you have the moss in the hide deep ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: My daughter dragon is 9 yrs old, when he eats or I should say whenwe feed him it gose right threer ... A: Sorry to hear your beardie is ill. Yes, it can be old age...but it can also be internal parasites ... | |
| Breeding issue | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: i have recently asked a question about this, my beardies are both the right age and have everything. ... A: Glad to hear they are separated now. As you are seeing, your female sure doesn't want "company" now. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon, lethargic | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: My beardie is a 3 year old male. I have him in a 25 gallon long aquarium while I clean out a 50 ... A: Were the new bulbs by any chance the compact ones? If yes, there were some problems with them ... | |
| baby leopard gecko | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: ive had my gecko now for about 4 weeks.At first it ate well,and looked quite happy.Now it is not ... A: Leos don't change colors until they shed usually. As babies they (depending on their color) they ... | |
| Green Anoles | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I've had my Anoles for about 2 - 3 months now, and they are either brown or gray usually. Also, we ... A: When reptile mate, they can be very aggressive and can harm the other one. Please be sure you don't ... | |
| has my bearded dragon broken his jaw | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a 7 month old bearded dragon who is normally a good eater lively and active but today i have ... A: You need to get him to a vet so that a proper diagnosis can be made...I am including a basic care ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if it's possible to transmit my strep throat to my lil' guy... I've been pretty sick ... A: Generally, nope..that's not a threat to your bearded, but... with your resistance being low right ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: ...recently sold my marine fish setup and bought a bearded dragon....rex...my 10 yr old loves him ... A: Taking him outside for real sunshine(uvb) is good!! Many times, even when the temperature is only ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a bearded dragon and I am confused as if the woman at the pet store provided me ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out. In it is a section on lighting ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Won't Eat | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I've had my leopard gecko for 18 months now (I estimate he is about 19-21 months old?) and he has ... A: Glad to be able to help you out. The problem with the bottles that you are using is that the water ... | |
| lizards getting along. | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I own 2 green anoles, a male and a female. However, their tank is getting to small so i want to get ... A: Sorry to say they cannot be housed together for several reasons... their care is completely ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: What can i do if my bearded dragon has got his bottom lip and his toes off of one foot (by the ... A: If he is bleeding, or if its infected, then he needs to see a vet. If there is a good portion of his ... | |
| behaviour | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT A BABY BEARDED DRAGON, MY SON IS 8 YEARS OLD AND IS OVER THE MOON WITH HER. ... A: The beardie is basically saying that your son isn't the boss...and the beardie is trying to act ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Won't Eat | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I've had my leopard gecko for 18 months now (I estimate he is about 19-21 months old?) and he has ... A: It can be a health problem or it can be a care issue,or it can be seasonal... If you haven't been ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Hatchlings | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to hatch 2 leopard gecko eggs. I have the incubator and everything set up but I was ... A: Leos should never be kept on any type of sand, soil or other loose substrate as it can be deadly ... | |
| My iguana seems to be in shock | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Recently my iguana seemed to go into what seemed like a seizure and flopped on its back and began to ... A: I would say your ig is most likely suffering from Metabolic Bone Disease and severe calcium ... | |
| Funny Leo gecko | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Leo gecko. It been fine with it's behavior and loves to be handled. But today ... A: Is he getting ready to shed? He may be itchy from that. They can do strange things to help loosen ... | |
| Breeding my bearded dragons | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: about a few weeks back my bearded dragons were ready to mate (they are the correct age and have ... A: Your female just may not want to be bred..it happens. She may not have been ready to be bred, even ... | |
| Pregnant Leopard Gecko | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Our 2 year old leopard gecko has been carrying unfertilized eggs for about 2 months, and has not ... A: Two months is a long time....generally they lay eggs about 4 weeks after breeding...which even with ... | |
| leopard geckos | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have recently bought two baby leopard geckos. When I got them you could tell that one was bigger ... A: Leos really do prefer to be alone. You may have two males, which will end up with major fights, ... | |
| Leo | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: thins point but do u think i should separate them till they get full grown. A: Leos so prefer to be alone. Males can never be housed together and even females sometimes will ... | |
| Leopard Gecko seems lethargic | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko. Not sure of her age, but she's about 7-8 inches. My local petsmart was out ... A: Waxworms are very high in fat and are only used as treats..a few on occasion. When they are fed all ... | |
| hi | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: i found some thing that looks like a lizard. it orange and has black dots. what is it? A: What you found is a salamander or a Newt....They aren't lizards.the species depends on where you are ... | |
| my dragon is constipated | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: My name is Tambra and my bearded dragon is almost a year now. I have been feeding her veggies, ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with their care. You really should ... | |
| leopard gecko | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: my gecko is not eating. She has a black line down her back and her a skin is cracking on her back. A: Do you use a humid hide for your leo? In the care sheet below is how to construct on. Did you leo ... | |
| female collared lizard | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: Our female collared lizard accidently ingested the rubberband from the bag of crickets when my son ... A: rubber bands can be very dangerous to reptiles. Some of the bands MAY dissolve and break down, ... | |
| Agama hardun - Stared Agama - doesn`t eat | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: For 3 weeks I have pair of Agamas. Male is ok. But female is hiding all the time in shelter, or is ... A: Generally, they may brumate prior to breeding season...this should not happen until they are close ... | |
| Agama hardun - Stared Agama - doesn`t eat | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: For 3 weeks I have pair of Agamas. Male is ok. But female is hiding all the time in shelter, or is ... A: Your grammar is fine. Hi Martin. I am sorry, I really don't know the species. I would separate her ... | |
| HELP Frilled lizard PLEASE!!!! | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: We are writing to you from Switzerland with a last hope that you can may be help with a piece of ... A: I really don't know much of anything about frilled's.... many times the same symptoms are present in ... | |
| Gecko Lizard | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: ..thanks you for answering my previous question. I did not have a moist box for our gecko possibly ... A: The recommended 20 gallon long tank is 30" long x 13" width x 13" high. With the leos, you don't ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My Leopard Gecko is a grayish color today and making alot of noise. Does this happen before a shed? ... A: Do you have the humid hide on the warm end of his tank? If not, place it there..if it is in the warm ... | |
| Gecko Lizard | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: ..thanks you for answering my previous question. I did not have a moist box for our gecko possibly ... A: Once you get your humid hide set up, he should be happy... Red light is fine for night time but ... | |
| reptiles | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon that is about five to six months old and eleven inches he dose not eat his ... A: When beardies are "mass produced" and shipped to pet stores most have never even had "greens" as a ... | |
| breaded dragon | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a 7 month old dragon and i feed him crickets that are gutloaded with fluckers and when i ... A: If it was a small piece, it should be fine...you can watch for him to pass it. If you see him ... | |
| Crested Gecko Shedding Problems | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I've had a crested gecko for 7 months and she's just starting to develop a shedding problem where ... A: Many times its just a matter of changing what is in the humid hide and where its placed. I've found ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Lizard | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: We have a Gecko who likes to lie in his water dish either on his back or on his front for up to 20 ... A: Its kinda odd that your leo does that, but...I am sure he is doing it to help loosen his dead ... | |
| freshwater beach sand for skinks? | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: my fire skinks have a required RHL % so i have sphagnum moss in their enclosure. im wondering if ... A: There is much controversy with using sand as a substrate for a skink..when I find this type of ... | |
| my water dragon | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: like to know how often i should feed my water dragon and how i know weather male or female A: How often you feed depends on several things... is the dragon skinny and under weight? In that ... | |
| Leopard gecko help? | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently asked a question that had to do with ball python bedding (cypress mulch). Now this isn't ... A: First, they are not "jumbo" they are called "giants" and many come from the Trempor lines. Here is ... | |
| Male leapord gecko | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a male leapord gecko who is swellen very bad at his anal area. It looks like there is ... A: It sounds like your leo has a prolapse..meaning something from the inside is protruding outside. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: what does it mean when leopard geckos wag their tails at each other? ... A: It can mean a few things, depending on the sex of your leos. If you have a male, he is checking to ... | |
| Blue Tongue Skink questions... | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a perfect habitat and heating for my Blue Tongue Skink (92 degrees on the basking rock, 77 ... A: As to the "fake" rocks, yep I've seen them and they look nice...and I know of no problems with them. ... | |
| leopard gecko won't eat | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two female geckos. For some reason one of them won't eat. At what point should I be ... A: You are correct in that temperatures can play a large part in one not eating as can a few other ... | |
| Blue Tongue Skink questions... | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a perfect habitat and heating for my Blue Tongue Skink (92 degrees on the basking rock, 77 ... A: Actually, your basking temperature does need to go up a bit..the basking temperature needs to be a ... | |
| Leopard gecko night light | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a moist hide for my leopard gecko. Which side should I keep of on. My warm side has a 100 ... A: Glad to be able to help you!! As to your moonlight bulb, yes, you can leave it on all night long. ... | |
| Leopard gecko moist hide | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a moist hide for my leopard gecko. Which side should I keep of on. My warm side has a 100 ... A: What works the best is either a temperature gun ( www.reptileuv.com ) or the thermometers that have ... | |
| leapard gekos | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have got 2 female gekos living together for about 10 years and my friend who had them before me ... A: You need to separate them ASAP as the biting will continue and even more damage will be done. Even ... | |
| Tank set-up | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a female Leopard Gecko and I was wondering if you could provide a picture of your terrarium ... A: I don't use night lights for mine...its up to you. Some people do, some people don't. If she seems ... | |
| Beardie Skin Issue | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I've had my Bearded Dragon over a year. he is happy, normal in activity and a healthy eater. For a ... A: Is it possible he touched a heat source and got burned? Also, he may have scratched himself on ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: hi my baby bearded dragon looks like he his chasing his tail but when he walks he tends to fall over ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with the care of their beardies. ... | |
| Shaking in leopard geckos? | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I've had my gecko for over a year now, and I've never seen him shake like this. It's mostly his back ... A: I would say he is showing some signs of metabolic bone disease form lack of proper calcium. Do you ... | |
| Leopard Gecko, Female | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I know Iguanas can become egg bound and/or lay unfertilized eggs. Can the same happen with Leopard ... A: Yep, leos can lay eggs without being with a male, although it doesn't happen as much as with iguanas ... | |
| Should i get a bearded dragon? | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: how often do i change the beading in the dragons cage? is it easy to take care of the reptile? A: Its good you are asking questions before getting a reptile. Most beardies enjoy human company and ... | |
| Tank set-up | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a female Leopard Gecko and I was wondering if you could provide a picture of your terrarium ... A: On her not eating crickets...try breaking the hind legs on the crickets, they still move, but don't ... | |
| Bearded Dragon w poor sight? | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 berdies. One is a HOG! The other one is smaller and not as active. Today I asked my ... A: Sorry I misunderstood you!!! Yes...that would be fine to try feeding her in the smaller cage. You ... | |
| Bearded Dragon w poor sight? | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 berdies. One is a HOG! The other one is smaller and not as active. Today I asked my ... A: Part of the problems may be that A) you have two males or B) you have two females and one is ... | |
| leopard gecko humidity. | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: hey, i have had a leopard gecko for about 3 months now and she has been doing fine. the only concern ... A: I think you may have a bad humidity gauge. If your room humidity is in the normal range, and you ... | |
| Leapord Gecko *Sarah* | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: How long does it take for the prolapse to retract to the geckos rectum after sugar treatments? plz ... A: When the sugar works, it works basically in minutes. As to how much it will cost, that I cannot ... | |
| Bearded dragons | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: my bearded dragon constantly has his eyes closed and hardly moves, he doesnt seem to eat much ... A: It can be many things...including incorrect habitat setup which includes temperatures, ... | |
| leopard geko | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: reptile in a couple of months, I have choosen a leopard geko as i have had a good experience with ... A: I would not get one of the "kits" as that they are 10 gallon tanks and heat rocks...both are not ... | |
| is soapstone safe for my geckos? | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: i have an abundance of soapstone and i was wondering if its safe to carve/hollow out some large ... A: I've done some research and what I found is that its important to only get soapstone from a ... | |
| My Beardie! | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Ok two questions if I may. First i just got two bearded dragons given to me with a 45 gallon tank, ... A: The 45 gallon is fine for ONE beardie for now and maybe forever for the female... Since they are ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon was left under the uv lights for 3 days...friend forgot to check him. Now he is ... A: He is most likely really stressed from not having any darkness.... He should straighten out in a day ... | |
| Bearded Dragon with MItes | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: What is the recommended medicine to treat my bearded dragon with mites? Can these mites be ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with beardie care. As to the ... | |
| gecko s | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have read how to feed a gecko, usually articles delineate between a young and adult, but nowhere ... A: Glad I was able to help you out!! Please feel free to ask as many questions as needed..that's what ... | |
| Leopard Geckos | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Well I just got 2 leos yesterday and they havent eaten so I would like to know how often do hey eat? ... A: If they are young, they will eat daily or twice a day. They are nocturnal, so they begin to get ... | |
| Leo Diet | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Aaron again. Your information is so helpful. Im trying to incorporate more into my geckos diet. I ... A: You don't want to leave the crickets in the tank with her as they may start to nibble on your leo. ... | |
| shedding problem? | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: One day my leopard gecko had some old skin covering her eye and I got it off by really gently going ... A: Are you using a proper humid hide? Its very important for their shedding process. You can make this ... | |
| my african fat tailed gecko | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i had noticed today that my african fat tail has turned a light grey colour and yesterday he seemed ... A: The color you are seeing is because he is getting ready to shed. Its hard to tell how long it will ... | |
| leopard gecko food | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I now have a new baby gecko that is doing very well thanks to you, my question is about my other ... A: I provide a low uvb/uva for my leos....which I have seen use the lighting. Unless something lives ... | |
| Substrate Leo | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey i asked you a substrate question earlier and you gave me some great feedback. I bought my leo ... A: The reptile carpet is fine, as long as your leos claws don't get stuck in it, which can pull out the ... | |
| Substrate Leo | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey i asked you a substrate question earlier and you gave me some great feedback. I bought my leo ... A: I'm sorry to say that calcium sand is not a safe one at all. In the care sheet I sent you was a ... | |
| Substrate Leo | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Ive had my Leo for about 10 years, and i had drifted from him for a few years (he was at another ... A: Awww...glad to hear you have your leo back!! Hopefully you can have him for another 10 plus ... | |
| bearded dragon needs help! | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering why my bearded dragons toes are falling off of his back left foot. A: The most common cause if that is shed that has been retained over several sheds. The shed dries and ... | |
| Constipated bearded dragon | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: We have a bearded dragon and he/she is 5 years old we believe, we rescued him/her before Christmas ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with their care. Those colored ... | |
| Leopard Gecko substrate and diet | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in keeping a leopard gecko. I was wondering what would be the best substrate for ... A: Its good you are getting info before getting your leo. I am including a basic care sheet that I ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: undergo the process of shedding and i have a few question what should i do to help him complete ... A: Shedding only takes a day or two when the shed loosens and when they pull off the shed, its a matter ... | |
| water dragons | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: i am thinking about buying 2 water dragons i have all the setup here but my friend said it would be ... A: No, that's not a proper set up for a water dragon.. They are land dwellers. Here is a link to read ... | |
| helps mez | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: hello my bearded dragon is like 3 months old hows can i tell that it is a male or female or what age ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people with the care of their bearded dragon. ... | |
| Is my lepard gecko sick? | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: im a new leopard gecko owner. me and my fiance have had them for about 2 weeks, and one has already ... A: A few things I want to point out in addition to your questions and a care sheet I wrote to help ... | |
| My leopard gecko's nail | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old leopard gecko. Extreamly heathy and loving. My question involves what to put ... A: I am including a care sheet that I wrote to help people out with leo care. You are right on not ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Are their any links to videos and or care sheets you can recommend to me A: I wrote a care sheet to help people out which I am including here. If you do a google search for ... | |
| housing 2 beardies | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: hey, i have a female bearded dragon and i wanted to get her a nice large tank, what would be a ... A: I'm including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with beardie care... For one ... | |
| Garder Snake | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm not exactly sure but i believe it was you who told the grandparent to set the Garder Snake free ... A: I would suggest putting your name on a waiting list at the place that was sold out. I would also ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My dragons nose swelled up the other day, I don't know what happened. I put some peroxide on it and ... A: ... Oh...looks like your beardie may have an abscess going on there which a vet is needed to check ... | |
| Gekcos | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a gekco that has blown its tail and has some wounds on its body I am wondering if there is ... A: Do you know what the wounds are from? If its from housing two geckos together, you need to separate ... | |
| bearded dragons | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: i came home from work today to find my 4yr old bearded dragon (that roams freely around my living ... A: Are you sure he isn't getting ready to shed? Generally their heads shed first. Do you have a ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: We have a bearded dragon that is about 3 years old. We got him from someone. over the last several ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with the care of a beardie. You ... | |
| sick impacted leo | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I contacted your experts last week as I was having problems with my Leo not passing any toilet and a ... A: Sorry for your bad experience with a not so informed breeder....I know we assume we can trust people ... | |
| sick impacted leo | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I contacted your experts last week as I was having problems with my Leo not passing any toilet and a ... A: Sorry for your loss...I wish you would have asked me about your gecko, or checked some of my past ... | |
| Beard Dragon Acting Wierd | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Fred is an adolescent Beardie. I got him this summer as a baby. Yesterday I was cleaning his ... A: If the paper on the outside isn't stopping his reflection on the inside..you can put some contact ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Blind? | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i bought a leopard gecko at an expo about 1 month ago, she is probably 8 months old, and i think ... A: I had an albino and she was very sensitive to light..she was also a bad aim on food...so dish ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Blind? | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i bought a leopard gecko at an expo about 1 month ago, she is probably 8 months old, and i think ... A: Its very possible that your leo is blind. Do you see anything on her eyes? Cloudiness?? A scratch? ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: the light and were should they be located and would you recommend paper towels or calci sand and ... A: I am including a basic care sheet I wrote to help people out ..feel free to print it out. Please do ... | |
| Beard Dragon Acting Wierd | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Fred is an adolescent Beardie. I got him this summer as a baby. Yesterday I was cleaning his ... A: First, you do not want to get him a female.....breeding is very stressful on both the male and the ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a small bearded dragon that I've had for about 2 years and is still not full grown only about ... A: I am including a basic care sheet so that you can double check your care and also have links to ... | |
| water dragons | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i am thinking about buying 2 water dragons i have all the setup here but my friend said it would be ... A: Water dragons can't live in tanks..they actually need a fairly large cage. Also, two males cannot ... | |
| Wart-like growths | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon named Fonzie. Lately my boyfriend and I have noticed wart-like growths on ... A: I'm guessing you are seeing your beardies femoral pores....they are normal...males have them. Here ... | |
| Lizzy | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a one year old leopard gecko she is very healthy and seems happy her tank has a cool side in ... A: Leos can lay eggs without being bred... but of course the eggs won't be fertile. Not all leos lay ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 month Bearded dragon who has had a fall . Last Sunday I was cleaning them out when my ... A: Have you tried making him a nice bed with some rolled up towels? He may be able to find a comfy ... | |
| leopard geckos | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: hey i have 3 leopard geckos... 2 females and 1 males whos a little younger but i just recently got ... A: Here is a link with more info on egging, etc.. http://www.vmsherp.com/LCBreedingLeopards.htm ... | |
| bearded dragon UV/heat | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I bought a baby bearded dragon that is about 2 months old, and about 5 inches from nose to tip of ... A: Your tank may be too small for the bulb. You may not be able to give the different temperature zones ... | |
| Eastern Collared Lizard | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr. old lizard and last night I noticed a lump under his chin. It's rather large and hard ... A: It looks like he has an abscess. He does need to see a vet. With reptiles, an abscess is filled ... | |
| Juvenile leopard gecko w/abcesses or blisters | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: One of my juvenile leos, presumed female, has two blister-like swellings behind her forelegs. The ... A: I believe I sent you a care sheet in a previous answer...if not, let me know. You aren't using a hot ... | |
| should i leave my UVB light on | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: hi Diane it's Kevin again thanks for the info i got the UVB light i think my bearded dragon is ... A: At night, any lights that produce a bright, white light are turned off. That includes the uvb ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: i have very recently (4 days ago) got myself a baby bearded dragon . on the first day he(could be a ... A: Its not uncommon for them to take a few days to settle into their new homes as changes do stress ... | |
| Concerns about new leopard gecko | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I bought a baby leopard gecko 4 days ago, I thought everything was fine but noticed a few things I ... A: Its best to wait til a little older to feed meal worms and then only the freshly shed ones are the ... | |
| my baby bearddragon | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 baby bearddragons one of them looks like she not eating and it looks like she loosing ... A: Here is a link to pictures of male and female dragons. Its easier to look at a picture to compare to ... | |
| my baby bearddragon | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 baby bearddragons one of them looks like she not eating and it looks like she loosing ... A: You need to get the basking temperature where it belongs..this is only one area of the tank, the ... | |
| my baby bearddragon | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 baby bearddragons one of them looks like she not eating and it looks like she loosing ... A: You don't say how old they are but if they are not old enough to have been sexed properly, you may ... | |
| Possible health issues w/new male leopard gecko | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I've been keeping leos for a while but this is my first male. I got him 3 weeks ago and he's 1.5 ... A: The females are placed with the males generally when breeding...the female was on her home turf and ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: my beardie has a bit of a sore at the tip of his mouth ,its not bleeding or anything but i was ... A: I am including my thoughts on the occasional constipation, the sore and possible causes and also a ... | |
| worred about my Leopard Gecko | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: got him home but it was cold out side so put on my heating in the car on, when I got him home I ... A: You want to keep that warm side warmer..in the wild, when they sleep or hide at night, they are in ... | |
| worred about my Leopard Gecko | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: got him home but it was cold out side so put on my heating in the car on, when I got him home I ... A: It can drop a few degrees but be sure to keep the under tank heater on all the time. If The ... | |
| worred about my Leopard Gecko | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: got him home but it was cold out side so put on my heating in the car on, when I got him home I ... A: Its very nice to see that you have done your homework on leopard geckos!! In the care sheet below, ... | |
| Bearded Dragon injury | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: he got an injury on his left armpit, noticed it to be a little darker than other skin and hard. The ... A: Do keep a close eye on it for any changes. He may have even scratched himself with one of his claws ... | |
| leopard geckos | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: my leopard gecko has a film over one eye.It's kind of like a thick cataract.Is this common? What may ... A: It may be some shed that got into his eye...you can try to very gently irrigate it out with some ... | |
| Bearded Dragon injury | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: he got an injury on his left armpit, noticed it to be a little darker than other skin and hard. The ... A: Do you mean it has a scab on the area? Abscesses on reptiles are different than on humans and other ... | |
| 6 month leopard gecko | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: we have 5 leos in the house but one is very sick. about 6 mo old. all vivs are maintained the same ... A: I'm sorry, only a vet can tell what is wrong with your leo. Its good that you have him away from all ... | |
| Leopard gecko injury | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a three year old albino leopard gecko and a few days ago he tried to mate with our other ... A: Sand is a very deadly substrate for leos...because they can eat it and it will cause internal ... | |
| uro health issue | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Our approx. 7 yr old male uromastyx stopped eating about 2 weeks ago. He sleeps about 17 hrs a day ... A: Glad you changed the bedding to something safe!!! Wonderful on the critical care also. Are your ... | |
| bearded dragons and leopard geckoes | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: One of my daughters has a leopard gecko and my other daughter wants to buy a bearded dragon. I was ... A: Sorry to say that the two cannot live together for many reasons. Their temperatures are way ... | |
| Sick Leopard Gecko | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I am very worried about my leopard gecko because during her shedding this month her face has gotten ... A: Sorry to hear your leo isn't feeling well. Its so very hard to know if a reptile is in pain. In ... | |
| scared and clueless | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I purchased my first juvy iguana 2 days ago on Sunday. As of right now I have him in a 10 gallon but ... A: Its a easy plan for a cage and inexpensive...it does need to be a lot bigger if you want it to last ... | |
| scared and clueless | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I purchased my first juvy iguana 2 days ago on Sunday. As of right now I have him in a 10 gallon but ... A: Sorry I didn't explain better.... On my Webshots page, ... | |
| scared and clueless | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I purchased my first juvy iguana 2 days ago on Sunday. As of right now I have him in a 10 gallon but ... A: I am going to include a basic care sheet that I wrote to help you out with caring for your iguana. ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: now in Feb 09 he's about 8 in. i have him in a 24' 13' 20' aquarium he doesn't eat consistently i ... A: He should be about twice that size if not more. Chances are, you are trying to raise him on some ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: hi i wonder if you can help i bought a bearded dragon a week ago and it is roughly 2 months old it ... A: It can be internal parasites.When reptiles get stressed their internal parasite load can ... | |
| R-Zilla 50 Halogen/Flourescent Combo Dome | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I've been trying to get the answer to this question, but can't seem to find a qualified person to ... A: Its wonderful you are getting everything set up before you get your BTS!!!!! You don't want that ... | |
| feeding baby bearded dragon | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: recently purchased this dragon with a supply of silk worms for food. Went to feed the dragon today ... A: You don't want to feed the dead silk worms. Silk worms are touchy to keep. Here is a link to ... | |
| my leopard gecko | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a leopard gecko two days ago and he is about 4 1/2 to 5 inches long from his nose to ... A: Congrats on your new pet....Its really hard to tell their age. When they are full grown, they are ... | |
| my leo isnt eating | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I've had my leo for about 7yrs and I have recently noticed that he has lost weight and is lathargic. ... A: I'm including a basic care sheet that I wrote so that you can double check all your care. Generally ... | |
| hello gecko question | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: A: No, you can't breed the two... most species do not interbreed. They both also require different ... | |
| My leopard gecko | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My 8 year old leopard gecko has a redish lump on the left side of his face. Do you know what it ... A: It can be a few things actually. It may be an abscess...it may be a scrape(something in the tank, ... | |
| habbitat happiness | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: is my green anole happy in his habbitat there is bark chips as floring plants in corner and a log ... A: Your Anole does need a few more things to be healthy and happy. He does need a basking area and ... | |
| leopard gecko | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: we have a juvenile albino leopard gecko and he has not eaten in almost a month we have tried ... A: Leos sometimes do go off food for a while, but a month is a long time. Double check your ... | |
| leopard gecko | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: only eats meal worms no crickets is that all right likes to be hand fed. A: Leos really should have a variety of insects to get a balanced diet. I am including a basic care ... | |
| Tank and heating | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a juvenile bearded dragon in a 20 gallon long and I use a 75 watt heat bulb. I plan on ... A: Glad to hear your beardie is getting a bigger "house". I would go with the 55 gallon.... basically ... | |
| Leopard Gecko question | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I want to move my young leopard gecko from a 10 gallon glass tank to a rubbermaid sweater box. ... A: I am not a fan of the sweater boxes for leos as that there are no mesh tops that fit on them. With ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: i recently got a beardi out of a bad situation thinking i would give it a better home where it could ... A: First, I would like to thank you for rescuing the poor beardie. You are a very special person. I'm ... | |
| Bearded dragons | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a male bearded dragon that is about 17 inches long. I was not told how old he is. How do you ... A: There is no real set way to tell their age because so much depends on the past care they have ... | |
| Leopard gecko worry | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I am very worried about my son's leopard gecko. We have had her for almost 5 years and she has been ... A: Depending on where you live, this time of year many people are home heating which makes the air ... | |
| leopard gecko | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: my leopard gecko is a about 2 years old and has stoped eating as much ever since i gave him meal ... A: Wood should not be used in the leos tank. They can accidentally eat it and it can cause blockages. ... | |
| bearded dragon behavior | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is around 2 years old and has started digging in the sand all around the ... A: Given the age of your beardie, she may be looking to lay eggs, or she is forming eggs. Beardies will ... | |
| my gecko | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Recently the leopard gecko that I have had for about 8 months, has been acting different. We ... A: Leos hate any changes in their routine and moving her, even though for her own good, it was a ... | |
| Leo gecko issues. | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: So my leopard gecko has been having a hard time, I just recently moved via car and, while I did ... A: Its very normal for them to stress as you describe. Its almost impossible to prevent the stress of ... | |
| Female Bearded Dragon | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 bearded dragons, 1 male and 1 female, they are about 8 months old. Recently i have noticed ... A: Its very very important that you separate your beardies ASAP as that she is trying to get away from ... | |
| my gecko had his tail whacked off | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: now there is a red type balloon like looking tail thing growing.he seems ok.should i put some olive ... A: How long ago did it happen? You can apply some Neosporin to it. Its vital to remove any loose ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Tammie, THANK YOU for rescuing the beardie!!!!! I'm going to include a basic care sheet ... A: Give him time, he may catch up to his clutch mates. So many have overcome their past to live and ... | |
| Size and Length. | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering about the size of my pet bearded dragon. I got him a little over a month ago, from a ... A: He is very small for his age. There are a few reasons that can cause the slow growth and smaller ... | |
| Green Anole not eating | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a green anole from a pet store chain about a week ago. We have been feeding her ... A: A few things to check... temperatures...they do need to have a warm "basking" area to properly ... | |
| gecko vs. bearded dragon | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: We are considering purchasing a gecko or bearded dragon, but before we do so, would like to know ... A: I am going to include a care sheet for the leopard gecko and the bearded dragon you are asking about ... | |
| fat tailed leopard gecko diseases | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My gecko hasn't been eating for a while. She is shedding constantly and that dea skin is now ... A: Geckos have very long life spans...20 years is not unheard of. With all the shedding, my guess is ... | |
| Bearded Dragons Living Together | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 72"x18" aquarium tank that I intend to use for my fist bearded dragon/s. I ... A: You ask a very good question...one that any person would love to have a 100% answer...problem ... | |
| Best place to buy bearded dragons | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am looking into buying a bearded dragon, ideally with its own viv and all the related kit, so it ... A: I wish you would have said where you are located as that would help me help you out a bit more. I'm ... | |
| inland bearded dragon | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew what's wrong with the lizard when there stomach touches the ground when ... A: Beardies will lay eggs with no mate...Generally you can see the egg outline on their bellies not ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: hi i recently aquired a bearded dragon that had been very poorly kept he is a bout a year old had ... A: !!!! I'm going to include a basic care sheet for you...sounds like you know what you are doing but ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: she looks likeshe has a large pink sack hanging out of her rear, what could it be? A: It sounds like your beardie has a prolapse. This could be caused from straining to go to the ... | |
| leopard gecko help | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Can i put another gecko in with a leopard gecko that hasn't seen a another gecko in years?? ANSWER: ... A: Max, As I said in my previous answer, it depends on the sex and the size of them, and a lot more... ... | |
| Crested Gecko | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a crestie- about 5 months old- we have a 12 X 12 X 18 high terrarium with eco ... A: Wonderful, cute little geckos!!! He may be trying to cool himself down (or be warmer)(you get to ... | |
| bearded dragon illhealth | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: he is not eating at all! he is very lathargic and he seems as if he is really constipated he often ... A: If there is a blockage it can be caused by the internal parasites or by something else. I would call ... | |
| bearded dragon illhealth | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: he is not eating at all! he is very lathargic and he seems as if he is really constipated he often ... A: As to the cost, I can't help you there as I am in the USA. Generally the medications are ... | |
| leopard gecko help | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Can i put another gecko in with a leopard gecko that hasn't seen a another gecko in years?? A: That depends... If you are meaning another species of gecko...I don't recommend it at all.. ... | |
| bearded dragon illhealth | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: he is not eating at all! he is very lathargic and he seems as if he is really constipated he often ... A: 7-8 inches total length is pretty small for his age. He should be about double that, or even more. ... | |
| bearded dragon illhealth | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: he is not eating at all! he is very lathargic and he seems as if he is really constipated he often ... A: Sorry your beardie isn't doing well. I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people ... | |
| beareded dragon ribs?? | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon was 'played' with by a dog. Now his ribs look broken and his orange colors around ... A: Sorry to hear about your beardie. The only thing you can do for him is to keep him comfortable. I ... | |
| green iguana | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a smaller iguana which I rescued from a person I know who wasn't taking care of him and ... A: Getting proper uvb can help with the problem...which sounds like she has metabolic bone ... | |
| Baby Green Iguana | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I bought a baby green iguana from my local pet store yesterday. I'm sure the whole experience was ... A: Its very normal for the stress of a new home to cause them to be inactive and not eat. A few ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Behavior | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: we have a 1 year old bearded dragon named Buddy. He's housed in a very large cage with adequate ... A: How big is his cage? He should be in at least a 50 gallon...of course bigger is better. he may be ... | |
| green iguana | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a smaller iguana which I rescued from a person I know who wasn't taking care of him and ... A: Chances are, something is lacking in his care. My first guess is that you aren't providing the ... | |
| bearded dragons | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: my dragon has been pooping hard white poop is he sick?hes nose is turning white and I am concerned ... A: It sounds like your dragon is dehydrated with some other things going on. Do you ever soak your ... | |
| Crested Geckos | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have been researching about Crested Geckos and am pretty sure I will get a couple. My family and I ... A: sorry, I don't know anyone that breeds cresteds, but if you use www.google.com and do a search for ... | |
| 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: I think you may be misunderstanding a few things. You only need to have one are of the cage at the ... | |
| Crested Geckos | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been researching about Crested Geckos and am pretty sure I will get a couple. My family and I ... A: I know that in a previous reply to you I said about cleaning the cage. Here is the paragraph from ... | |
| eastern collared lizard | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I believe I saw three male eastern collared lizards during mating season (colorful) in deep south ... A: I am including a few links for you that you can check out. If what you saw was indeed an Eastern ... | |
| Crested Geckos | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been researching about Crested Geckos and am pretty sure I will get a couple. My family and I ... A: That's a very good site on feeding crested...I was actually going to send you that site as a ... | |
| Crested Geckos | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been researching about Crested Geckos and am pretty sure I will get a couple. My family and I ... A: Yep..that would be nice for one. I don't recommend going with the mesh terrariums as its tough to ... | |
| Crested Geckos | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been researching about Crested Geckos and am pretty sure I will get a couple. My family and I ... A: I am including a few links to a care sheet for you. ... | |
| my bearded dragon | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: We have a female beardie approx. 2 1/2 years old. She is very sweet, active and healthy. But today ... A: As long as everything is correct in her care, and she is eating and acting normal It sounds like she ... | |
| Beardier Flaring Beard | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bearded Dragon, probably hitting the 6 month area. Just this morning I woke up to him ... A: Welcome to the juvenile stage of beardies!! He thinks he is the boss now...Continue to do with him ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: The female has really settled in and is basking and eating like a pig. however the male has not ... A: It could be either.... tis the brumation season and moves do cause stress. Lucky us, get to try and ... | |
| MY GECKO IS SICK ! ! ! ! | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: MY GECKO IS ABOUT 3 MONTHS OLD AND SHE USED TO EAT GOOD AND HAD A GOOD AMOUNT OF BODY FAT, BUT IN ... A: You are correct in the light..they do need to have it turned off at night. They also need to have a ... | |
| leopard gecko | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a baby leopard gecko and she has not been pooping and i have looked on her belly and there ... A: SOOOOO happy to hear you are not using sand or other bad stuff...thats great!! How long have you had ... | |
| Sudden onset of Aggression in Leopard Gecko | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My brother owns a leopard Gecko. He's had him for years and his behavior has always been relaxed. ... A: Leos hate changes..and the late meals may have him a bit stressed. Stress can cause them to act ... | |
| my male bearded dragon | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I have two bearded dragons, male and female, living separately in different rooms. My female is 1 ... A: Given the time of year, chances are both are brumating....which is the reptile version of ... | |
| My leopard gecko is turning brown | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Help, my gecko is normally a bright yellow-he's eating well and just shed his skin about 1 week ... A: You don't mention your leos age. As they get older (hatchling/baby, juvenile, adult) they do change ... | |
| Iguana not using back legs | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: After feeding iquana celery 24 hours ago, my friend's iguana iguana does not want to move his back ... A: Celery is fine as an addition to a good diet for iguanas. It should be cut up small. The ... | |
| plants to feed my bearded dragons? | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: hey i'm just wondering if anyone csn help me out with what plants to feed my dragons i know a few ... A: Here is a link to safe plants: http://www.herpcenter.com/safe-plant-list.html ... | |
| bearded dragons | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Im thinking about getting fire morphs or other color bearded dragons. Do you know how much they ... A: Prices can vary from free (adoption)locally to you, or shipping costs of 45$ and up for shipping. ... | |
| leopard geckos | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: hi Diane i have a question i am a pretty experienced person when it comes to leopard geckos i have 4 ... A: Is this a baby you hatched out? If yes, they generally don't eat til their first shed.. Are you ... | |
| Can my iguana have this plant? | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I bought a cat palm for my iguana to hide in. He's not real big right now so it fits. I was ... A: Palms are generally safe for iguanas. You don't want him to eat it though. A nibble is fine, but ... | |
| leopard gecko tail issue | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has trouble shedding, and before I knew to help him, it's left him with some ... A: With having basically two areas that are injured..you will have to keep a close eye on both ... | |
| Green Iquana | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: What might be wrong if an iguana's cheeks are swollen and their tongue sticks out a bit, also not ... A: The most common thing that would is called metabolic bone disease. This is caused from lack of ... | |
| African Fat Tailed Gecko | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I know you don't specialize in Fat tails but i do have an important question, I fell in love with a ... A: Although I don't house any of my reptiles together, many people do house geckos together. I tend to ... | |
| leopard gecko tail issue | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has trouble shedding, and before I knew to help him, it's left him with some ... A: Good on removing the substrate you were using!!! He may have actually bitten his tail if he had any ... | |
| bearded dragon behaviour | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Josie, What you saw is aggressive behavior. Fighting... You need to separate them ASAP ... A: Nope, no new and easy ways... just words and pictures... the first link has a video on head bobs, ... | |
| leopard gecko | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. We have had our leopard gecko for about a year now. He or she hates ... A: Some leos will produce eggs without a male or being bred. Generally, you can actually see the eggs ... | |
| bearded dragon behaviour | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: hi ya i have some bearded dragons that are about 13-14 weeks one of them earlier grabed another one ... A: What you saw is aggressive behavior. Fighting... You need to separate them ASAP as they will ... | |
| leopard geckos | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: how can you keep them together? whats the best way to tell if they are male or female? A: Males can never be kept together..they will fight constantly. With females, if your tank is large ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5month old bearded dragon.Since I had him he has only shed 2x and has not grown much.I have ... A: It sounds like your beardie has a prolapse...if its protruding...yes..it can be very serious... he ... | |
| bd hibernation | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: i noticed for the last week in a half he will not come out of his house, he sometimes cracks his ... A: If all is normal otherwise, then chances are, he is brumating. I am including a basic care sheet so ... | |
| Bump on my baby Iguanas leg | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old green iguana I just got about 13 days ago, and Iv noticed the day after I got ... A: With iguanas, when they have an abscess, it is hard...not soft like they are on other animals. He ... | |
| leopard gecko | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko is paleish (shedding), but is acting wierd,(winking here and there, she's out of ... A: The winking may be her trying to loosen up her shed (or she has a piece of shed that is loose and ... | |
| Geckos | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: How long can geckos live? Also, how do you clean their tanks. Additional question, if going on ... A: If you mean a leopard gecko, they can live 18 yrs or more. To clean their tanks, you just take ... | |
| my bearded dragon | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: ok my bearded dragon hasn't gone poop in a month and 2 weeks i bath it and feed it and it still eats ... A: I am including a basic care sheet for you so that you can double check all your care. Incorrect ... | |
| My bearded dragon is acting different??? | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had my lizard for all most a year now and he has never acting like this before, he hasn't ... A: It does sound like he is brumating, but the flipping on his back isn't normal. With the head shaking ... | |
| I'm just slightly worried.. | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: Hey Diane, My Bearded dragon isn't very old. Her cage has the perfect temperature and the decor is ... A: Generally they don't brumate until they are close to a yr or older. I am including a basic care ... | |
| bearded dragon baby | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: hi i brought 2 bearded dragon a few day's ago one seem's very happy basking in the sun and rummaging ... A: It sounds like the one dragon is having some bone problems for sure. I would take him back. ... | |
| lizards together | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to keep a beardee and a colared lizard in the same enclosure or would you advise against ... A: I really advise against housing different species together. Many times, even the same species can't ... | |
| SICK LEOPARD GECKO! | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I own an almost-eight-year-old male Leopard Gecko who has been having some health issues lately, ... A: I'm including a basic care sheet so that you can double check your care, temperatures, etc. This ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I came home from school one day and held my leopard gecko, Jack. Then 3 hours later i held him and ... A: Your leo is most may be using the humid, you just may not be seeing him. Mine tend to use it during ... | |
| Wax worms | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I fed my leopard gecko 3 wax worms last week which is more than he usally has but I heard 4 was the ... A: If the supers are too big for her, that could be why she isn't wanting to eat them. If she will eat ... | |
| Wax worms | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I fed my leopard gecko 3 wax worms last week which is more than he usally has but I heard 4 was the ... A: See why they call wax worms "candy" to the leos? You need to be tough... is she is in good health ... | |
| iguana prob. | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: ok my iguana hasn't really been eating for the last couple of days...my sister brought him here with ... A: Its tough to say if that is the problem...yes, it can be the problem which can be a very serious ... | |
| interest | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: i caught a blue tongue lizard in my backyard 2 weeks ago and i think it's pregnant. It's covered in ... A: The part about the blood squirting out says a tick. Ticks can be fatal to lizards as they do live on ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Death | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: We had a baby beardie for about a month now. He was doing great, eating fine until this afternoon. ... A: I would have the beardie vet checked.Something is going on with him...he should not stop breathing. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Death | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: We had a baby beardie for about a month now. He was doing great, eating fine until this afternoon. ... A: I'm sorry for you and your son's loss. There are so many things that can happen with baby lizards ... | |
| geckos- wild versus pet store | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My boys both want geckos for Christmas but don't care too much about what kind. Pet store geckos are ... A: No, you don't want to catch any wild geckos as they carry many diseases (more than captive bred) The ... | |
| bearded drangan | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: my dragon is having trouble pooing he hasn't had one for 5 days now and he is trying to go but he ... A: Sorry to say its not normal for a beardie to go without pooing for 5 days. This is most likely the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Baby Acting really weird | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has lost his appetite (he loves to eat and i dont over feed him) it just watches ... A: He is too young to hibernate. Properly sized crickets will not be any bigger than the space between ... | |
| My new leopard gecko | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a new baby leopard gecko which i got yesterday, shes around 3 months old. I would just like ... A: Glad to be able to help you!! That's great that she likes being held,etc.. I bet you find that she ... | |
| Type of Lizard this is | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: i found this little guy in my house and just curious to what type of lizard this is, i have a ... A: The pictures are hard to see but it looks like a house gecko. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: He has retained some shedding in his eyes and they are struck shut. How can I help him un-stick his ... A: You can mist him gently with some warm water. Also take gauze and wipe his eyes carefully with some ... | |
| My new leopard gecko | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a new baby leopard gecko which i got yesterday, shes around 3 months old. I would just like ... A: Congrats on your new pet. Handling.. I would allow her to settle in for a week or more before ... | |
| Leopard Gecko not eating | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I have taken my gecko Sally to the vet, at that time she hadn't eaten in about a week. He couldn't ... A: Some leos do go off of food this time of year. Antibiotics generally kill off all the needed gut ... | |
| shedding | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko and when I got him i didn't notice one toe had just a bone. It must have ... A: Just keep an eye on it... Since I know you aren't using sand in the tank, you can apply some ... | |
| Lighting | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Me again I looked on Mega Wib site and sent them e-mail as well . I can't get Mega 100 watt plus ... A: As to the 150 watt...that depends on what the temperatures are with it. I do recommend the ... | |
| Lighting | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have 75 gallon tank the size is 4 ft long 18 inches wide and 21 inches high . I can't seem to get ... A: Questions are good!! Yes, the Mega Ray ARE the best out there..but..there are minimum distances by ... | |
| Lighting | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have 75 gallon tank the size is 4 ft long 18 inches wide and 21 inches high . I can't seem to get ... A: Does your beardie have a branch or something to climb on under his basking lights? ... | |
| Lighting | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have 75 gallon tank the size is 4 ft long 18 inches wide and 21 inches high . I can't seem to get ... A: Sorry you are having a tough time getting answers to your questions. I'm hoping I can help you get ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 Inch Bearded dragon that is about 4-6 months old. I have great lighting and temp. My ... A: The most common cause of seizures or muscle twitching in reptiles is lack of calcium....or lack of a ... | |
| Leopard gecko heating | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Is a 50W red heating bulb warm enough for a leopard gecko? thanks A: Its hard to tell if the 50 watt will be enough heat. It depends on many things...size of the tank, ... | |
| leo feeding | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: can a leo eat the following fruit: 1. pear [sliced] 2.apple [sliced] 3.small blueberries ... A: I would be careful offering a leo many different foods. In most cases the leo will just lick at the ... | |
| ????Sick Leopard Gecko???? | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old male leopard gecko. I bought him in August 2008 and he has been very skinny ... A: The jelly stuff isn't the best in getting good nutrition for the insects.Its fine for their water ... | |
| ????Sick Leopard Gecko???? | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old male leopard gecko. I bought him in August 2008 and he has been very skinny ... A: The first thing that comes to my mind is... do you "gut load" the insects before you feed them to ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 Inch Bearded dragon that is about 4-6 months old. I have great lighting and temp. My ... A: There are two things that pop into my mind on what you are describing. When beardies are fed insects ... | |
| BD Lonely | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a baby bearded dragon, and he is healthy. he is no more tha 7 inches, and I think he is ... A: Please trust me when I say that beardies prefer to be alone. They do not play with each other, in ... | |
| compatibility | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 inch leopard gecko and I got him November 6th. I am thinking about upgrading his tank ... A: Sorry, you cannot house the two species together for many reasons. No species should be housed ... | |
| Bearded dragon not eating good. | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: he is 4 inches, and looks healthy. The temmeratures in the cage are 1102, 85, and 75. I have a repta ... A: You don't day how old your beardie is but, if he is less than about 4 wks old, he is small for his ... | |
| outside housing??? | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I live in San Diego, California. What reptiles can I house outside in this weather? A: There are really no reptiles that I can think of that can be housed outside year round where you are ... | |
| iguana eating problem | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: until 1,5 months ago my iguana ate everything I gave him (all vegetables and fruits), but then he ... A: Good on the urates..that's always a good sign!!! Glad you called the vet... With the igs, its always ... | |
| iguana eating problem | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: until 1,5 months ago my iguana ate everything I gave him (all vegetables and fruits), but then he ... A: You don't want to use a vitamin with added phosphorus in it...they actually get more than they need ... | |
| sand, wood, or carpet. | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm getting a leopard gecko sometime soon. I've done a lot of research, but seemed to have come up ... A: Like the tiles that are used for floors or walls.. I got mine at Home Depot or Lowes.. Some tiles ... | |
| Beardy Vets | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old bearded dragon. I was tolled to get him checked out by a vet, because he does ... A: I personally don't know any vets in that area but here are 3 links that you can check for vets in ... | |
| sand, wood, or carpet. | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm getting a leopard gecko sometime soon. I've done a lot of research, but seemed to have come up ... A: I like the slate or ceramic tiles...looks natural also..nothing to snag them on.. In the care sheet ... | |
| iguana eating problem | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: until 1,5 months ago my iguana ate everything I gave him (all vegetables and fruits), but then he ... A: You don't say how old your ig is...which, its breeding season so many of the males(generally if over ... | |
| food[leos] | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I was going get mealworms,but because of the shortage I got superworms. My problem is I have heard ... A: No worries...leos chew their food as they swallow...that plus the fact the the stomach acids in the ... | |
| behaviors in bearded dragon | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is about a year old. the past two weeks he has been tying to climb the walls of ... A: Yep...a new animal could do that. Did his actions start when the new dog arrived? Also any changes.. ... | |
| Going on vacation care for bearded dragon | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Our bearded dragon is about a year and a half old and we plan on going away for Christmas for about ... A: Hmmm..pray for brumation? That would be the ideal time for your beardie to brumate, that's for ... | |
| Bruce | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: Can i just ask how many crickets does a bearded dragon eat a day? A: That can vary..the best rule is let them eat as many crickets in 10-15 minutes as they want. That ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: Can you use Coconut Shreds for a 3 yr old Bearded Dragons bedding? A: Its not a good idea to use the coconut with the dragons as the coconut shreds holds too much ... | |
| why doesnt my beardie grow? | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: hey, i was wondering why my bearded dragon doesn't grow? i have had him since January of this year ... A: ...thats less than 10 inches... There are several reasons why he may be small. He is very small for ... | |
| my new beardie won't eat. | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Got a bearded dragon from a reputable pet store last weekend. My third one now, so I'm not ... A: It can take them some time to settle into a new home.... My first concern is that you are using the ... | |
| Bearded dragon question | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: We've had a beardie for about 7 months now. For the last week, she hasn't wanted to eat (unless you ... A: I'm guessing your beardie is about a yr old now,(or close to it) if you got it as a baby...so my ... | |
| sick beardie | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: hi my beardie hasn't eaten in over a week his eyes look sad and he acts sad hes lost weight and will ... A: Knowing your beardies age, size, diet,uvb,temperatures, etc would help me greatly on answering your ... | |
| Help! | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey its me again =] I'm a bit worried iv had my bearded dragon for over a week and hes still not ... A: On the wax worms..no more than about 6 every other week as they are too high in fat for them to eat ... | |
| compatibility | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: can a chinese water dragon live with a madagascar day gecko? Also, can a madagascar day gecko swim? A: Its never recommended to house different species of reptiles together. Reptiles have diseases, that ... | |
| Sick Leopard Gecko | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: My leopard gecko threw up blood today. She hasn't been eating the last 4 days, but she has been ... A: Ah..a spoiled only child..lol.. Glad you aren't using sand or other loose substrate..I doubt she ... | |
| Sick Leopard Gecko | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: My leopard gecko threw up blood today. She hasn't been eating the last 4 days, but she has been ... A: We are not vets here...what you are seeing may be very serious...reptiles generally do not vomit ... | |
| Shedding | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: In March I acquired a Mediterranean House Gecko. There is some information on this species, however, ... A: Oh yeah....they sure can favor a food and flat out refuse to eat other foods!!! Many times to get ... | |
| leopard gecko care | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: can you please tell me what heat bulb wattage and temp. i should use during the day for my young ... A: I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote that will help you out. I can't tell you exactly what ... | |
| Shedding | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: In March I acquired a Mediterranean House Gecko. There is some information on this species, however, ... A: I'm surprised that this is the first shed as they generally shed every few months. Maybe you missed ... | |
| terrarium size | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: i have a baby leopard gecko. I have the Exo Terra 12x12x12 terrarium. I know they need a 10 gallon ... A: They really need to have a 20 gallon tank as adults. Trying to get everything they need and the ... | |
| Help | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Sorry i know i have been asking a lot of questions recently but I will try and make this my last ... A: The potato will be too big for Bruce to eat it....Bruce may try to nibble on it, but it won't hurt ... | |
| Help | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Sorry i know i have been asking a lot of questions recently but I will try and make this my last ... A: Questions are good!!! Its how we learn things!!...Please don't ever stop asking questions!! Beardies ... | |
| iguanas and infections | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: it hadn't eaten in a few weeks or anything but i got it in a bigger tank but it has a sore on the ... A: ..world needs more people like you!! I have 3 igs and all are rescues..as are the geckos and the ... | |
| veggies for leos | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: i heard leos willeat arugala. Will they eat other veggies or fruit? Does it matter the gender or if ... A: You can offer your leo the arugula, but chances are he won't eat it. I've never had one eat any ... | |
| vegetation | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: What type of vegetation would you recommend my bearded dragon to have? and where can i get it? Hes ... A: I'm guessing you mean for your beardie to eat? I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote that ... | |
| diet of leos | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I heard leos will eat some plants like arugala. Will they? If they wil is there a fruit that they ... A: You can offer your leo the arugula, but chances are he won't eat it. One of mine does like to ... | |
| leopard gecko food | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know if a leopard gecko would eat a feeder minnow in his water dish as a treat? If they ... A: Its very unlikely that a leo would eat a fish. I've actually never heard of anyone even trying to ... | |
| plant with leopard geckos | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: can a motherin law touge plant[also known as the snake plant] go with a leopard gecko? A: Yes, that one is listed on several sites as safe for the leos. ... | |
| food types | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: what are collard greens turnip greens and mustard greens please A: Depending on where you live, in the United States they are the names of various greens. In other ... | |
| adult beardy not eating greens | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: hello i have an adult bearded dragon which will not eat greens i mainly feed him kale and dandilions ... A: Beardies can be very stubborn about eating their greens. Kale isn't a good everyday green for them ... | |
| leopard gecko with plants | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: can a leopard gecko live in a terrarium with a cactus if you have the right substrate?Thanks! A: Since sand is deadly to leos in aquariums (see link at )...A very graphic site of an impacted leo ... | |
| Compatibility | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a spotted eastern box turtle, and a two month old bearded dragon. Are they compatible? A: Sorry, but no, they cannot live together at all. There really are no reptile species can can be ... | |
| 6 mos old male bearded dragon acting wierd | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: My little (getting rather big) 6 mos. male bearded is getting dark around the beard and acting very ... A: No need to worry...you are seeing your baby grow up and think he is a big macho beardie!!! Its how ... | |
| info? | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: any mor einfo on baby bearded draogons i need to know of? ANSWER: Hi Dallas, I'm not sure hat all ... A: Without knowing thier size, I can't offer a guess to their age..but.. Normally, well bred beardies ... | |
| info? | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: any mor einfo on baby bearded draogons i need to know of? ANSWER: Hi Dallas, I'm not sure hat all ... A: It would be much easier for me to answer your questions if you gave me more info.... If your dragons ... | |
| info? | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: any mor einfo on baby bearded draogons i need to know of? A: I'm not sure hat all info you have so I am including a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people ... | |
| Leopard Geckos | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have 5 leopard Geckos. 4 females and 1 male. Our male has been spending most of the day in the ... A: A few things come to mind... 1.If you aren't using a humid hide, he is using his water dish to help ... | |
| mountain horned dragons | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: how often are they supposed to eat every day or every other day> Cant get my lizard to eat crickets ... A: MHD's seem to prefer earthworms but they do need a variety in their diet of other insects such as ... | |
| baby beardy not eating | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: when we wake him he he very alert and does move about as usual but then settles and wants to rest ... A: Sometimes they do go off food a bit when shedding..You may want to mist or even bathe to help with ... | |
| baby beardy not eating | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: when we wake him he he very alert and does move about as usual but then settles and wants to rest ... A: Good on separating them. You don't mention how old the babies are. If they are a year old or close ... | |
| 6 Week old bearded dragon not eating much | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I Have just bought 4 days ago two 6 weeks old bearded dragons the first day i had them, they ate ... A: I am sending along a care sheet so that you can be sure to be doing things right for your new ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: my bearded dragon has been sleeping alot and hasn't eatten much. her light went out last thursday ... A: You don't say how old your dragon is but given the time of year, sounds like your dragon is ... | |
| dragon or leopard gecko??? | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: of everything i have read on both leopard geckos come down as easier to look after but with ... A: That would make a very nice cage for a beardie.... As to ease in care...yes, the leos are very easy ... | |
| My leo | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: i messaged you a few days ago about my Leo that wasn't eating and she was losing and all. well i ... A: I am sooo sorry for your loss. Your other leo will get used to being alone in time. Please be ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: My bearded dragons are about 6 months old, 1 male 1 female. the male is slightly larger than the ... A: Your male is most likely trying to breed your female..which at their age can be very dangerous. I ... | |
| iguanas | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: i wanted to know if iguanas can learn to become tame lizards and enjoy human contact also please ... A: Many iguanas do become tame..and even social. Its hard to tell when they are babies how they will be ... | |
| Bearded dragons | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: i have to juvenile beardies (3 months old) i moved their cages to another room last night and now ... A: Beardies hate changes....and it an take time for him to adjust to the new room. Different ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon that is approximatly 2 years old. all of a sudden she has gotten a red ... A: Sorry to hear your beardie is having a problem. What you are seeing is called a prolapse..it can be ... | |
| I think my beardie may be sick ... | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: While it is normal for my dragon, Iago, to laze around and sleep on his heated rock and frolick ... A: If your beardie is at least a year old(or very close to it) then what you are describing is ... | |
| Gecko behaviour | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a female leopard gecko who appears to snap her jaws closed when she's about 1 inch from a ... A: Its normal and you are right..she is making the crickets move. Leos don't generally eat food that ... | |
| please help me with my leopard gecko | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 geckos the is doing fine but the other has a shrunken tail, i ask somebody else and they it ... A: Its good that you have a vet appointment. One thing you may want to check is the humidity level in ... | |
| please help me with my leopard gecko | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 geckos the is doing fine but the other has a shrunken tail, i ask somebody else and they it ... A: I would separate them just in case there is a problem with them. You may have two females as the ... | |
| Bearded Drgon not eating well | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I got a baby beardy 3 weeks ago. My problem is, that he is only eating one big cricket a day. I ... A: A baby beardie shouldn't be fed big crickets. All insects must be properly sized for the baby. ... | |
| leopard gecko | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: i may have to take my gecko to the vet, how would i transport it? A: The easiest way to transport is in a small box such as a shoe box, or even smaller. Be sure to ... | |
| please help me with my leopard gecko | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 geckos the is doing fine but the other has a shrunken tail, i ask somebody else and they it ... A: Sorry that someone misinformed you on your leo. Leos (and other reptiles) build up their fat ... | |
| New Leopard Gecko | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I had my eye on a blizzard leopard gecko at the pet store near my house for over a year, and I ... A: Have you tried placing the hide in the warm area? Mine didn't like the humid hide when it wasn't in ... | |
| Sick Bearded Dragon | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: we have 2 bearded dragons witch were the same size when we bought them, the one is growing normally ... A: You don't mention how old your dragons are nor the sex of them. My first thought is that you have ... | |
| green anole | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: My son has a green anole that we have had for 3 yrs. 2 days ago I noticed a lump on his lower right ... A: Glad you got the vet appointment and the vet was able to help out. The average life span is about 4 ... | |
| green anole | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: My son has a green anole that we have had for 3 yrs. 2 days ago I noticed a lump on his lower right ... A: It sounds like the anole is showing signs of metabolic bone disease, which is caused by the lack of ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: joe. A: Congrats on your new pet and its wonderful you are looking for care info before you get your new ... | |
| leo gecko wont eat | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Our leopard gecko was eating fine until about 3 weeks ago. The temps have changed, but he seems ... A: Many times its just the temperature changes that cause them not to eat. When the temps are too low, ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: he has had some major private problems where as it would get clogged terribly and has not been ... A: I'm not really understanding your question. Do you mean he isn't able to "poop"? If yes, try a ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: We acquired an adult (not sure of age) bearded dragon this past Friday. He's eaten a little (nothing ... A: Congrats on your new pet and thank you for giving him a home.Its not unusual for them to take some ... | |
| Bearded Dragon question | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a 7 year old bearded dragon. We recently moved and since he has barely moved. He has been in ... A: He may be stressed from the move...and also add into that brumating. Double check your temperatures. ... | |
| Baby green iguana problem | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: He is also roughly around 12 inches long in total. Recently i noticed he has been sitting in the ... A: Where in the tank is he sitting? Is it under the heat source? If yes, I would say that the ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: ..well,my Leo is very underweight and I never see him eat.Hes really pale looking,and hes so skinny ... A: My first question to you is...are both leos in the same tank? If so, you need to separate them ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: i was just wondering if it is normal that our three month old beardys eyes (pupils) look like they ... A: Reptiles can do odd things with their eyes. Their pupils are constantly changing size depending on ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a two year old bearded dragon which had a prolapse two days ago and had surgery. He was ... A: Sorry to hear your beardie had to have surgery. Don't beat your self up over not knowing the care ... | |
| beardie trouble | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: im Lucy and i have a Bearded Dragon named Agatha. She is about 6 months old. she is a very picky ... A: Many beardies that come from pet stores don't like to eat their greens. Try offering only one ... | |
| LEOPARD GECKO | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: MY LEOPARD GECKO IS USUALLY ALWAYS ACTIVE..AND NOW ITS JUST LAIDS THERE AND SLEEPS..I ALSO NOTICED ... A: You don't mention how old your leo is. There are a few possibilities as to what may be going on. ... | |
| leopard gecko feeding problem | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a bit of a problem with feeding my leopard gecko. I have a male leopard gecko that is only ... A: Not sure on the price of the two...but yes, they can be rather pricey. If you do the google search ... | |
| leopard gecko feeding problem | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a bit of a problem with feeding my leopard gecko. I have a male leopard gecko that is only ... A: Have you tried superworms? They are basically the same in looks as a "giant" meal worm but are ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Eating | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: So ive been feeding my bearded dragon about 2 dozen small crickets a day. It seems like he is ... A: You don't mention how old your dragon is but if he is eating that many in about 15 minutes, then its ... | |
| gecko (leopard) | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I was so happy to find you! Let me tell you alittle bit about my Leopard Gecko named Sorey (my son ... A: I can't help with the name of the vet...there are many "Plainfields" in various states.. You may ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is coming up a year old now and all of a sudden he has stopped eating. I have ... A: Double check your temperatures. This time of year in many places its getting cooler out and their ... | |
| bearded dragon health | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: bearded dragon i just got him about 4 to 5 days ago an dive been seeing a few weird things about ... A: It can takes weeks for a new reptile to settle in to their new home. Is he sleeping all day in his ... | |
| Leo w/ prolapse | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I read your answer to Marnie on how to care for her gecko until the visit to the vet. We noticed ... A: It can bother them to the point they bite at it. Have you soaked him in the sugar water? If not, ... | |
| crested gecko | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: crested gecko lost her front right hand and forearm, what steps do we need to take to give her ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your gecko...How did your gecko loose her foot? If this was from another ... | |
| Baby L gecko turning white | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I just got a little leopard gecko about a month ago and he looks like he is turning whiteish and we ... A: No need to panic at all. Your leo is just getting ready to shed. They will shed quite often when ... | |
| Tail rot/sores | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a baby lizard - a bearded. He was doing fine until very recently when I noticed he has sores ... A: Sorry to hear you are having problems with your beardie... I'm including a basic care sheet that I ... | |
| sand substrate | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I currently work at a local pet store and i see that we carry this special sand as a substrate that ... A: The product you are referring to is made of pure calcium carbonate...which carries several warnings ... | |
| Abbo | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: My baby hypo red beardie is now 7 months old , he measures 21" from nose to tail , is this length ... A: Your beardie is large for the age, for sure..but... Chances are yours is what is known as a "German ... | |
| sick leopard gecko | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a male gecko who is 5 yrs. old. He is in a 55 gallon tank, with a female who is 3. When I ... A: He may be stressed due to breeding. Some reptiles get one thing on their mind and nothing else ... | |
| Bearded dragon wont eat following parasites | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: We have two beardies both 4 months old. Until two weeks ago they were both fine. The green one ... A: Glad he is eating some. Yogurt can be used...the dosage is very low. Something like 1/2 cc for 3 ... | |
| Bearded dragon wont eat following parasites | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: We have two beardies both 4 months old. Until two weeks ago they were both fine. The green one ... A: Not sure what you mean by the green one...I've not seen a green beardie. Keep offering the ... | |
| we need an answer please | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: ok so our bearded dragon has not been moving all that much barley at all she hasn't been eating for ... A: If your beardie is over a year old, she may be getting ready to brumate, which is a form of ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I just recently got my first bearded dragon. I have read a lot about them, to make sure she had a ... A: Are his crickets the proper size for him? You want his insects no larger than the space between his ... | |
| Scab or Parasite? | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: My youngest gecko was seperated for a long while but I wanted her to have some contact so I put her ... A: I'm glad you gave me all that info...thank you. I do want to point out that there is no "reptile ... | |
| Scab or Parasite? | |