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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| ? | 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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... ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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... ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| ????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 ...
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| ????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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: Pretty marked Leo!! Waxworms and the cat food may have caused fatty liver disease. The vet will be ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a question for you. I see many people ask about bearded dragon's stunted growth. It seems as ...
A: A few things come to mind.......... there are new studies pertaining to correct uvb sources and ...
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| Fresh plant foods -home grown for beardies | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Can you recommend common UK garden plants I can grow for my new beardies please? I have one of ten ...
A: I'm sending you a link that will help you out greatly. It lists plants by names they are known in ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/14/2008 |
Q: i have a bearded dragon and it will not eat and one of its eyes will not open. the dragon is 3 mths ...
A: In most cases when a beardie won't eat its due to a care issue. I'm including a basic care sheet ...
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| 2 month old Leopard Gecko | 9/13/2008 |
Q: My son's leopard gecko (Yoshi) is 2 months old. He has been doing great but now he looks like he is ...
A: Glad to see he is understanding that there most likely was a problem well before you purchased him. ...
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| leopard gecko | 9/13/2008 |
Q: i purchased my first two leos about 6 months ago and recently have noticed a bulge on my smaller ...
A: I see the buldge and I also see a very red area. The buldge, I would have that xrayed to make sure ...
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| 2 month old Leopard Gecko | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My son's leopard gecko (Yoshi) is 2 months old. He has been doing great but now he looks like he is ...
A: Awwwww, I am sooo sorry to hear Yoshi passed. Please tell your son that he did NOTHING wrong. The ...
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| leopard gecko | 9/12/2008 |
Q: is there anything we can wash the eye out with as this may occur again when shedding? cheers for any ...
A: If it doesn't come out with just a very gentle misting(as you mist your leo) then I would call the ...
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| green iguana (El Patron) | 9/12/2008 |
Q: i recently purchased an iguana,after bringing him home i noticed that he/she has bumps on his/her ...
A: You don't say where you got your ig,or its size... With igs feet, they can have some pretty funky ...
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| 2 month old Leopard Gecko | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My son's leopard gecko (Yoshi) is 2 months old. He has been doing great but now he looks like he is ...
A: You don't mention how long you have had the leo. They do stress with moves(new homes, etc) That ...
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| buying a critter tank | 9/11/2008 |
Q: i have a 75 gallon tank 48"long , 18" deep and 20"tall . i am putting it in the paper for sale and ...
A: Remember, you aren't trying to heat the entire tank to the highest temperature...just a portion of ...
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| buying a critter tank | 9/11/2008 |
Q: i have a 75 gallon tank 48"long , 18" deep and 20"tall . i am putting it in the paper for sale and ...
A: I would keep the 75 gallon tank....that will give your leos plenty of room to set up their own ...
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| age of reception | 9/11/2008 |
Q: how old are male and female beardies when they typically become sexually receptive. my male is 3 ...
A: The age that they become able to breed and the age they should be bred are two different things. ...
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| baby bearded dragon | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I've had my baby bearded dragon for two weeks and he ate fine for the first week and now he just ...
A: His basking temperatures play a part in their appetites...as does the other temperature areas. If ...
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| baby bearded dragon | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I've had my baby bearded dragon for two weeks and he ate fine for the first week and now he just ...
A: Your temperatures are a bit high. See the enclosed care sheet for more info. You don't want to go ...
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| not eating | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My 10 wk old BD isn't eating. She appears healthy, happy and moves around in her usual ways. Used ...
A: Are her crickets the proper size for her? You want her insects no larger than the space between her ...
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| Moving from CA to TX with pets | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I am moving from Southern, CA to Midwest, TX with 2 adult bearded dragons, and 3 juveniles. I also ...
A: They should be fine with the move. As with all reptiles they will be a bit stressed from the trip ...
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| Leopard Geckos | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Hello i currently have 4 leopard geckos in a 40 gal tank they have never fought before or really ...
A: Reptiles lay eggs and leave them. There is no maternal instinct. You can remove the egg and place ...
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| crocodile geckos and water dragons | 8/21/2008 |
Q: We got a crocodile gecko about 2 weeks ago and wanted to get him a friend so we went to the local ...
A: PetsMart was correct....to an extent. With many reptile species, they don't even get along with ...
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| Hi Dianne! | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have beardie that is about a year old now, she is in ontario and I need to have her shipped to ...
A: The best thing to do is to call the airlines and ask them their options. They will also be able to ...
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| sick dragon | 8/19/2008 |
Q: We had two bearded dragons and one died from an impacted stomach about two months ago. Since then ...
A: Beardies really don't want or need friends..most reptiles are very content and happy alone. Its ...
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| sick dragon | 8/19/2008 |
Q: We had two bearded dragons and one died from an impacted stomach about two months ago. Since then ...
A: Sorry to hear about your loss. Your male most likely isn't acting that way from losing the ...
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| Lady is a 6 year old leopard gecko | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Lady was pregnant for the first time just a short time ago. you could see the eggs very well. ...
A: A few things concern me with your girl... the size of her stomach(very large) compared to the size ...
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| Bearded dragons | 8/18/2008 |
Q: What does it mean if my bearded dragon has a bright orange neck? she doesn't seem ill, but I'm ...
A: Nothing to worry about, its just your dragons adult colors coming out. Most likely your dragons ...
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| baby beardy, not eating | 8/18/2008 |
Q: We got a baby bearded dragon on the 6th of this month, now the 17th. He ate 12 crickets the first ...
A: I'm including a basic care sheet for you that I wrote to help people out with the beardie care. You ...
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| gecko please help | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Today i noticed my 8 month old female gecko licking her behind. As she would lick it, a red baldge ...
A: It sounds like she may be working toward a prolapse. This is where the rectum(or other internal ...
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| Leopard Gecko not thriving | 8/17/2008 |
Q: we purchased 3 female juvenile leopard geckos about 6 months ago. Two are doing very well. The ...
A: You don't say how large a tank you have the 3 girls in but to house 3 of them you should have a 40 ...
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| Bearded Dragon Care | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have found alot of info about daytime lighting and BD care but little on nightime lighting or in ...
A: Very good questions!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to include a care sheet that I wrote to help beardie owners ...
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| bearded dragons | 7/27/2008 |
Q: i got him about 3 weeks ago hes been really lively till about a day ago now hes not moving and it ...
A: You haven't me much to go on as far as the other care...uvb, temperatures, etc so I am including a ...
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| bearded dragon | 7/25/2008 |
Q: went to pet store for bird seed, kids feel in love with the bearded dragon. now looking to buy one ...
A: I personally would stay away from pet stores. Too many of the reptiles come from farms that breed ...
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| Bearded Dragons... | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Do they regenerate? Our Bearded Dragon is loosing another toe? We purchased him w/ a toe missing ...
A: If the entire toe is missing, it will not grow back. Sometimes if its only the nail that is ...
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| MHD breeding | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Since the last time, we talked I have updated some items for my MHD. Now my question since my ...
A: Good for your daughter!!! Glad to see her asking lots of questions!! You most likely won't know ...
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| sick bearded dragon | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old female who normally lays a clutch of eggs on a regular basis. A couple weeks ...
A: I am sorry to hear your beardie isn't doing well. You may want to consult another vet that is well ...
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| Adding second gecko | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I currently have a female leopard gecko and she is about 5 years old. The pet store told me geckos ...
A: The 20 gallon MAY be ok....but if you get a chance to find a bigger one...I would get it. If you are ...
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| bearded dragon | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i have a 5 month baby bearded dragon and shes had a tiny spot on her head since she was 1 month when ...
A: What you are seeing is most likely the parietal eye. Its also referred to as the "third eye". They ...
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| green iguanas and there eggs | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i have an iguana and i was wondering if they can reproduce on there own? how long do the eggs take ...
A: Yes, female iguanas can and do lay eggs without a male around but the eggs are not fertile...they ...
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| Adding second gecko | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I currently have a female leopard gecko and she is about 5 years old. The pet store told me geckos ...
A: What the pet store told you is typical pet store info to sell you another leo. Leopard geckos ...
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| Spot on my Iguana | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am babysitting my boyfriends iguana and it has has recently developed a large white spot on his ...
A: What yo are describing sounds like it may be a burn. Does this iguana have a heat rock? Can he get ...
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| lighting for a bearded dragon | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about getting a bearded dragon for my son. We are starting with a 20 inch aquarium ...
A: So wonderful to see you asking questions prior to getting the beardie!! I've included a basic care ...
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| Need more explain on Bearded Dragon | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Hey there again. I know I asked some of these questions once but I need more help. I want to help ...
A: 1.giving your beardie a bath...this is a good way to help their shedding... Also, misting them will ...
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| leopard gecko | 7/22/2008 |
Q: do you know if my leopard gecko will get along with a other raptiles
A: The short answer is..nope..they can't. Its never good to mix any species of reptiles for several ...
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| My gecko is blind? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: my female gecko( about 2 years old) mysteriesly sheded and then during the shed she had white puss ...
A: I would call the vet and let them know that the one eye hasn't improved. She may need a course of ...
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| Iguana's Eye Infection | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My husband and I started to notice our iguana's eye was swelling about 3 or 4 days ago. I am very ...
A: I'm including a basic care sheet for your on the iguana.... Please read carefully the section on ...
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| leopard geckos | 7/22/2008 |
Q: How many days does it take leopard gecko eggs to hatch? How many eggs do they have a ...
A: Here is more information on breeding leopard geckos: http://www.thegeckospot.com/leobreeding.html ...
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| what to do about feeding new geco | 7/16/2008 |
Q: my friend has just given me her lepord spot gecko. My dad also has one. My dad only feeds his every ...
A: Please make sure you are not housing your dads leo and yours together. Leo's need to eat every ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Hey there! My Bearded Dragon is starting to shed. That's natural right and is there anything I can ...
A: Yep..shedding is normal....and you want them to shed as its a sign of growing. In the care sheet I ...
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| Thin Gecko | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have two Leo's. I've had them for approx 3 months now and I have noticed one of them is extremely ...
A: My first thought is you have two males. They will be so busy trying to bully each other (and fight) ...
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| Bearded Dragon Cleaning | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me any tips on how to clean my tank? I am planning to clean my ...
A: It depends on if you are cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing.... For just general cleaning, there ...
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| My Bearded Dragon | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have a few more questions now. I looked at the temperature and it went over 105 degrees. How do I ...
A: Remember, you aren't wanting the entire tank to one temperature. Only the basking area is the hot ...
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| BD other Supplies | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if one of those timers that turn off and on the lights will be beneficial to my BD? ...
A: Timers are wonderful!! I use them on all the reptiles here. They make it so their lights are coming ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have ornaments hanging from the screen top and my bearded dragon keeps climbing on it. Is it ...
A: good on the temperature.... also, if he is only up and down from there, sounds like he is just a ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have ornaments hanging from the screen top and my bearded dragon keeps climbing on it. Is it ...
A: You may want to check your temperatures..it sounds like he is wanting to get close to teh uvb for ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have ornaments hanging from the screen top and my bearded dragon keeps climbing on it. Is it ...
A: It depends on if he is trying to stay up there all the time....is he doing this under the uvb ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how many times should I feed a young bearded dragon crickets a day? The gut at the ...
A: Sometimes its easier to start with one green such as collards. Chop them up super fine, like food ...
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| lizards | 7/12/2008 |
Q: can an anole and a blue-bellied lizard co-exist in the same aquarium? thanks
A: Nope, sorry its never good to mix species for a few reasons...many can carry diseases that can kill ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how many times should I feed a young bearded dragon crickets a day? The gut at the ...
A: it depends on the age of your beardie. You get to tell your mom she is wrong.(enjoy it, you won't ...
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| BEARDED DRAGON | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I THINK BECOME ILL ?? AT FIRST I THOUGHT HE WAS HAVING A BAD SHEDDING AS HE WASN'T EATING AND BECOME ...
A: Sorry for the dely in a reply but I was away all day today... This isn't the correct time of year ...
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| gecko shedding | 7/11/2008 |
Q: im having a problem with my gecko shedding? the skin is stuck on its head(covering its eyes and ...
A: One of the most important items in the care of a leo is a "humid hide" In the care sheet below is ...
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| Larger tank for two bearded dragons | 7/11/2008 |
Q: It is appreciated. I have some questions on terrariums and glass tanks. I own two juvenile three ...
A: For right now you should only need the one MV bulb bu please be sure to read the info on lighting in ...
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| leopard gekos | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Diane, I have a leopard gecko that i got for my birthday about 5 months ago, hes been very healthy ...
A: Loosing weight in their tail is usually a sign of something going on with a leo. I'm including a ...
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| Larger tank for two bearded dragons | 7/10/2008 |
Q: It is appreciated. I have some questions on terrariums and glass tanks. I own two juvenile three ...
A: It really depends on what the actual size is as different companies make their tanks in slightly ...
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| Larger tank for two bearded dragons | 7/9/2008 |
Q: It is appreciated. I have some questions on terrariums and glass tanks. I own two juvenile three ...
A: Wonderful questions!! And its wonderful to see all teh home work you have done on beardies... ...
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| MHD won't eat crickets! | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I'm the proud debutant owner of a beautiful Mountain Horned Dragon. I've had it for a full 7 days ...
A: As far as I know, the beeswax should be fine...do watch out for the branch to start rotting as the ...
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| Yellow bellies & Red Ears cohabitating? | 7/6/2008 |
Q: my daughter recently aquired a Yellow Bellied slider (a deceptive sell at a souvineer shop). After ...
A: Glad to hear you have been researching...that's wonderful!!! Here are some good sites to add to ...
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| dystocia or not | 7/5/2008 |
Q: How are you today? I have a female leopard gecko which stopped eating about 4 or 5 days ago. She is ...
A: Usually they will become frantic or lethargic...tired...she may pause and "push" while walking or ...
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| dystocia or not | 7/5/2008 |
Q: How are you today? I have a female leopard gecko which stopped eating about 4 or 5 days ago. She is ...
A: I'm fine, thank you for asking. When comparing the eggs that are in her to the eggs that she carried ...
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| MHD | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I am proud owner of two MHDs that I just purchased today. I have everything setup for them. I guess ...
A: 88 degrees is too hot for them. If you read carefully all the info on the link I gave you on their ...
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| golden gecko | 7/4/2008 |
Q: My golden gecko is losing his tail and it is happening gradually. At first it turned yellow and now ...
A: Nope, its not normal at all for this to happen.. they do not loose their tail without an injury. ...
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| MHD | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I am proud owner of two MHDs that I just purchased today. I have everything setup for them. I guess ...
A: Good that they were together prior.... Glad to hear she is becoming active. Many times just the ...
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| MHD | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I am proud owner of two MHDs that I just purchased today. I have everything setup for them. I guess ...
A: You should offer food daily to them. If you just purchased them and they were not housed together ...
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| Leopard gecko compatibility | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Can the Leopard gecko and the Desert horned lizard co exist in the same tank?
A: Sorry, nope they cannot live in the same tank. They have different needs. The needs are so ...
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| Leopard Gecko turning white | 7/3/2008 |
Q: We have a leopard gecko that is appx 4 years old. We just adopted her 2 months ago. She was dull ...
A: Did she do a complete shed? Does this white look the same as when she did a partial shed? If not, I ...
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| green Iguana | 7/2/2008 |
Q: We have a green Iguana for at least 6 months we have been feeding it mustard greens and it was doing ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet on caring for iguanas. In it you will find links to finding a vet ...
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| My geckos feet | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My leopard gecko had a no fingers on one of his front feet. I was wondering, like his tail will they ...
A: I found your question in the question pool so I'm guessing the person you asked didn't have an ...
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| MHD won't eat crickets! | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I'm the proud debutant owner of a beautiful Mountain Horned Dragon. I've had it for a full 7 days ...
A: What a fantastic setup you have there!!! Just gorgeous! I think I may know what your problem ...
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| my Albino Leopard Gecko | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I had been discussing them with another expert but for some reason she is not excepting questions at ...
A: Its not a good idea to trust OTC medications especially when you are not sure of the parasite, or ...
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| bearded dragons | 6/30/2008 |
Q: i have just noticed symmetrical lines of raissed spots on inner aspects of both back legs. he is a ...
A: Yes, they are called Femoral Pores. Its normal for a male to have them....You may see him sliding ...
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| leo gecko | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I take in snake rescues but this is my first gecko. I dont know her age other than she is young, she ...
A: I am including a basic care sheet on caring for a leopard gecko. If you can send a picture, that ...
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| MHD won't eat crickets! | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I'm the proud debutant owner of a beautiful Mountain Horned Dragon. I've had it for a full 7 days ...
A: MHD actually need a very varied diet of insects. Silk worms, roaches, earthworms, crickets and ...
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| leopard geckos | 6/27/2008 |
Q: .. i have 2 leopard geckos and they're both about 6 months old. they're eating well, and they have ...
A: They may be a bit too warm...lower the warm side to 92 degrees... Also, are you measuring the ...
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| leopard gecko | 6/27/2008 |
Q: My son's gecko is beginning to look pale, is this from lack of lighting or some nutritional ...
A: My guess is your son's leo is getting ready to shed. Its very important to be sure to provide a ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about getting a bearded dragon, and i have done some research. I have read all of the ...
A: Its wonderful that you are doing your "homework" before getting a beardie!!! I've included a basic ...
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| Lizard | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have a lizard living in my garden in Southern Spain--Could you please identify it/will it survive ...
A: From what I can tell, its the Ocellated Lizard, a species of Timon lepidus. Below is a link to a ...
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| bearded dragon | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I bought a bearded dragon yesterday and I didn't know that outside logs couldn't be put in the tank ...
A: If the branch was fresh, it should not be a problem with it being in there such a short time. If it ...
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| iguana | 6/23/2008 |
Q: my iguana sheds but he doesn't seem to have get any bigger and we have had him for 3 months now and ...
A: I'm sending along a basic care sheet for you so you can be sure that you are doing the very best for ...
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| geckos | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I live in Yuma, AZ and have lots of geckos...even leopards on the walls surrounding my home. The ...
A: Its a very good question!!! Most lizards lay eggs...including geckos. A few species of skinks give ...
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| Green Anoles | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Ok, so we have one female and one male green anole and for the past couple of weeks they have been ...
A: Are you positive you have a male and female? I've included a basic care sheet so that you can read ...
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| mealworms | 6/22/2008 |
Q: i have 2 leos as you know and they love eating mealworms. But, my store said there is a shortage on ...
A: On the superworms, try feeding them veggies, greens, etc before offering to your male. Of course ...
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| Sick Bearded Dragon | 6/22/2008 |
Q: My pet bearded dragon (Saphira) has not been eating anything in the past couple of days, she has ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your beardie isn't doing well. I've included a basic care sheet that I wrote so ...
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| mealworms | 6/21/2008 |
Q: i have 2 leos as you know and they love eating mealworms. But, my store said there is a shortage on ...
A: Try superworms....they are even better for them. There are on line places that carry various sizes ...
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| lizard living with dragon | 6/20/2008 |
Q: i have a bearded dragon and i was wondering if any other lizard could live with it besides another ...
A: As I stated in my other reply.........also, even beardies most times do not get along. Even clutch ...
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| I was just wondering if you could help me | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon and I was wondering if any other lizard could live with it? but I don't want ...
A: No other lizard can live with a bearded dragon..in most cases, not even another bearded dragon. ...
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| Gechos | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have had a green gecho living around my patio for the last month. I forgot and put diatomaceous ...
A: If you are referring to a very small green lizard, I am sure you are talking about an Anole..... If ...
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| Dangerously Undernourished Leopard Gecko | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I was looking for some female sub-adults to breed with my leopard gecko. I found some two days ago ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of her passing. You did everything you could to save her. I do hope that your UK ...
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| Dangerously Undernourished Leopard Gecko | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I was looking for some female sub-adults to breed with my leopard gecko. I found some two days ago ...
A: She may also be severely dehydrated and the vet will administer fluids. Please let me know what the ...
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| lizards-what do they ear? | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have lots of lizards in my back yard, mostly blue bellies. I have a problem with something eating ...
A: Glad to hear your dog survived... Many people have good luck with moth flakes or moth balls placed ...
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| Dangerously Undernourished Leopard Gecko | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I was looking for some female sub-adults to breed with my leopard gecko. I found some two days ago ...
A: What state are you located in? (for possible help with rehabbing, vet, etc) It does take some time ...
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| lizards-what do they ear? | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have lots of lizards in my back yard, mostly blue bellies. I have a problem with something eating ...
A: They MAY be biting the tomato when they grab the insect, but I doubt it. Chances are its some insect ...
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| bearded dragons... Spike | 6/17/2008 |
Q: my beareded dragon is 2 years old this month(june 17 2008)hes digging and hideing. Coloring is good, ...
A: Are you sure your dragon is a male? If not, then you may have a female that is gravid(with eggs)In ...
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| possibly blind leopard gecko | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have a seven year old leopard gecko who has recently, in the past month or so has been refusing ...
A: First, the care would be identical as to a seeing leo other than you would most likely have to hand ...
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| release a leopard gecko in the wild | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I bought a leopard gecko a few months ago. It has been healthy and easy to care for but I feel ...
A: In many places it is illegal to release captive bred reptiles into the wild.... to do so can cause ...
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| leopard gecko's | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have 2 leopard gecko's, a male and a female. The female started acting funny a couple weeks ago. ...
A: Generally, 2-5 weeks after mating she will begin to lay eggs. Unless you are set up for hatching ...
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| beardy +beardy | 5/22/2008 |
Q: hi i have a 3 year old beardy and a frend is giveing me his 5 year old beardy and im wondering if ...
A: First, I want to mention the need to keep them separate(quarantine) for at least a month to make ...
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| leopard gecko's | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have 2 leopard gecko's, a male and a female. The female started acting funny a couple weeks ago. ...
A: If they are close to a year or more, she may be forming eggs. You are able to see them on the ...
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| hey | 5/22/2008 |
Q: hey i have a bearded dragon.ive had him over a year and i just moved and hes having this behavior ...
A: You have a sick bearded dragon... he needs to see a vet. Links to finding a reptile vet are near ...
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| albino leo gecko eye issue | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I took my brother's albino leo gecko in when he could no longer care for him. I am not a reptile ...
A: It sounds like your leo may have scratched his eye in some way and its now infected. Yes, it can ...
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| baby leopard gecko | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I just got a baby leopard gecko. I had him for 4 days. He just finished shedding and he is not ...
A: You don't say if he was eating before he shed... A few reasons why he may not be eating... ...
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| leopard geckos | 5/19/2008 |
Q: i just bought two leopard geckos and theyre about 3 months old now. i have been feeding them mainly ...
A: There isn't anything that you would have at home that is recommended for a leo to eat, other than ...
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| Leopard gecko prolapse | 5/18/2008 |
Q: We have a leopard gecko with a large prolapse (we are pretty sure) We have a vet appointment later ...
A: Awwww...I am soooo sorry to hear that :( Sometimes the stress they go through is more than they can ...
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| Leopard Gecko Q | 5/16/2008 |
Q: my question, is it worth trying to force feed a gecko or should I let Nature take its course? ...
A: Glad to hear you have a vet close by..thats great! I'm including a basic care sheet that I wrote to ...
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| Leopard gecko prolapse | 5/16/2008 |
Q: We have a leopard gecko with a large prolapse (we are pretty sure) We have a vet appointment later ...
A: Here are some pictures of a prolapse... http://www.thegeckospot.com/leohealth.html Doesn't make it ...
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| Leopard gecko prolapse | 5/16/2008 |
Q: We have a leopard gecko with a large prolapse (we are pretty sure) We have a vet appointment later ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your leos problem. You are doing well by using the sugar water. Make sure ...
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| Leopard Gecko Q | 5/16/2008 |
Q: my question, is it worth trying to force feed a gecko or should I let Nature take its course? ...
A: A few things pop into my mind... 1.possibly a partial blockage(ate a pebble) or from ...
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| my bearded dragon | 5/14/2008 |
Q: i have one since 2 months ago,and now that we changed his vivarion he is not friendly any more... do ...
A: Chances are its not the bigger space, but his age. The turn into teenagers and THINK they rule the ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My mum has asked me to come on the internet to try and find out what is wrong with my sisters lizard ...
A: I'm including a basic care sheet for you. In it, please read carefully the section on lighting. ...
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| breeding my geckos | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I just bought a pair of breeding geckos. The female just laid two eggs. The lady at the pet store ...
A: You don't say what species of gecko you have. I am assuming you mean leopard geckos. To hatch eggs, ...
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| Sick baby beardie | 5/12/2008 |
Q: he seems to be swollen, belly not too hard to the touch, always falls over or leans to the right. ...
A: Only a vet can diagnose and treat what is wrong with your beardie. There are many things that can ...
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| Iguana's and Bearded Dragons | 5/11/2008 |
Q: My family is thinking of getting a Baby Bearded Dragon, and we have an iguana in a 5ft (height) by ...
A: No, I am sorry but you can't keep the two species together. They have different care needs....diet, ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon and yesterday out of nowhere it began to freak out. I thought it just wanted ...
A: Only a vet can diagnose what is wrong with your dragon. My first thought is an internal blockage ...
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| Bearded Dragon- Sick?? | 5/8/2008 |
Q: We have a 10-11 month old Bearded Dragon. He usually sits out under his heat lamp and eats really ...
A: It may be a temperature thing...check your temps and see if they are too high. He really shouldn't ...
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| Bearded Dragon eggs | 5/8/2008 |
Q: My female bearded dragon just laid eggs I have a male but I have them in separated tanks but I never ...
A: Yep, Beardies can and do lay infertile eggs all the time. They can lay infertile eggs same as they ...
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| heating | 5/7/2008 |
Q: our leo was shedding and did not want to eat. as soon as he was offered baby crickets he ate them ...
A: I like the under tank heaters...don't get one any larger that what will cover 1/3 of the tank... You ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/6/2008 |
Q: my bearded dragon has this spot on her head were the skin will not shed i tried to help it but it ...
A: Where is this spot? Is it sort of on top his head? Are you looking at the "third eye" or the ...
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| gender | 5/5/2008 |
Q: How do you tell if the green water dragon is male or female? The pet store said it is still very ...
A: Water Dragons(I am assuming you have a Chinese Water Dragon) will generally be about 3 feet total ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Can male and female bearded dragons be kept together and get along.Does it depend on their ...
A: Its best to house them separate. When housed together you have the problem of them breeding too ...
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| Bearded Dragon Care | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I purchased a bearded dragon of around four months old a few days ago. It's afraid of me, though. ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with proper beardie care.... Your ...
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| baby gecko losing color | 5/3/2008 |
Q: we just purchased a baby gecko, he is about 3in long. his first day home he ate like a little ...
A: No need to panic...sounds like your leo is getting ready to shed. I"ve also included a basic care ...
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| BEARDED DRAGON | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I bought a baby bearded dragon (firs time owner) on 04/04/08. I was told that since he is a baby ...
A: Glad to hear you are feeding both insects and greens/veggies....please be sure to see the caresheet ...
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| gecko shedding | 5/1/2008 |
Q: how often do leopard geckos shed? also, my son just got his leopard gecko about 2 weeks ago and i ...
A: Great questions!! I've included a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people out with leo ...
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| mating | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have 2 bearded dragons wich we think are mating.But our male looks like hes trying to eat the ...
A: If they are under the age of 2 yrs old, they really should not be allowed to breed. The only time a ...
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| my 4 month old bearded | 4/30/2008 |
Q: my bearded seems to be hybernating and not eating is tthis common?
A: No, that's not common....a 4 month old should be very active and a piggie. The most common causes ...
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| my bearded dragon is not eating | 4/29/2008 |
Q: please help my beardie is about 6 months old and for approx a week i havent seen him eat. I offer ...
A: You only mention one temperature in your beardies cage...they actually need 3 temperature zones... ...
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| swollen front legs | 4/28/2008 |
Q: iv rescued an iguana, he has a cut on the base of his tail. its dry and crusty and a lil swollen and ...
A: Have you taken any of the igs to a vet for treatment? If not, I highly suggest it so that ...
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| baby bearded dragon. | 4/26/2008 |
Q: A few weeks ago i went a bought a 6 week old bearded dragon. She's had alot of diarrhea lately, and ...
A: With your baby beardie having diarrhea she may have internal parasites, which could be what she ...
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| Bearded Dragon Eggs | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Diane; I was just suprised to find out that my "male" beardie was really a female, as she laid about ...
A: Don't ya love surprises!!! Remove the eggs...take your beardie to the tub to let her soak a ...
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| Bearded dragon | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My son has 2 central bearded dragons approx 5 months old. 2 weeks ago one of them went into a box ...
A: First, at 5 months, they are way to young to brumate. (normal is 12 months or more, if they even ...
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| sick dragon? | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon she is about 1 1/2 yrs old. About two weeks ago she started acting strange. ...
A: The smelly poop is a sign of internal parasites in most cases..a vet is needed to do a fecal check ...
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| eggs...again | 4/24/2008 |
Q: my leopard gecko just layed 2 eggs and i put them in a hova bator incubator, at 82 degrees f, and 78 ...
A: If its not just one of those cheap round dial ones, it should be fine. For the vermiculite, Home ...
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| Gargoyle Gecko | 4/24/2008 |
Q: my female just layed eggs without mateing!!!!are they going to hatch?if so what do i have to do?how ...
A: You have a few options actually..... if you know anyone with a Monitor lizard or snake, you can give ...
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| Gargoyle Gecko | 4/24/2008 |
Q: my female just layed eggs without mateing!!!!are they going to hatch?if so what do i have to do?how ...
A: If you have had her since she was a baby, then no they are not fertile and will not hatch. If you ...
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| eggs...again | 4/23/2008 |
Q: my leopard gecko just layed 2 eggs and i put them in a hova bator incubator, at 82 degrees f, and 78 ...
A: Most likely there was not enough humidity for them. They say adding some damp moss on top may ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have had a leopard gecko since Dec '07. We're not too sure of his age as he was given to us from ...
A: Leos hate change and it can take them quite a while to adjust to those changes, such as a new home. ...
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| iguana with eggs question | 4/22/2008 |
Q: my female iguana Princess Elizabeth has been confirmed to be "with egg" officially after an xray at ...
A: My one ig is good at tearing claws...its usually a dryness issue...when she gets to soak lots, it ...
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| iguana with eggs question | 4/22/2008 |
Q: my female iguana Princess Elizabeth has been confirmed to be "with egg" officially after an xray at ...
A: Welcome to the "oh just wonderful" world of egg laying female igs!! In all honesty, if I could give ...
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| HELP!!!! | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have been here a few times and have been satisfied so I'll ask again. Two weeks ago my gecko ...
A: This is from the care sheet that I sent you with one of your other questions. "They need to have a ...
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| HELP!!!! | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have been here a few times and have been satisfied so I'll ask again. Two weeks ago my gecko ...
A: Geckos shed all at once, and nearly in one piece. Are you using a proper humid hide on the warm side ...
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| Leopard Gecko in Trouble | 4/18/2008 |
Q: My Gecko (Lizzy) is in trouble for two days she has gotten progressively worse hardly able to stand ...
A: If you are seeing more than the "normal" seeing through their undersides, then chances are your leo ...
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| bearded dragons | 4/17/2008 |
Q: what do bearded dragons eat
A: Bearded dragons eat a variety of insects, dark, leafy greens, vegetables and some fruits. Once they ...
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| Poor Gecko | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have no idea what is wrong with her. She is a leopard gecko. She is very healthy, I belive, and ...
A: They actually don't live on sand in their natural environment...they basically live below the sand ...
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| breaded dragon | 4/16/2008 |
Q: i took it 2 the vet but he said there was not much 2 clip. What is the best way to help keep his ...
A: You can use a finger nail file to take the points off to make them less sharp points. You can also ...
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| food!! | 4/15/2008 |
Q: i just ran out of food for my geckos and i won't be able to get it in another 5 or 6 days. Do you ...
A: 5-6 days is quite awhile for them to go without food.... do you have any bait stores near you? ...
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| bearded dragon | 4/15/2008 |
Q: my bearded dragon has stopped eating! the temp in the cage is 74 degrees. is that the problem? ...
A: Your temperature is too low for a bearded dragon, other than for the cool end or night time ...
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| Sick leopard Gecko | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a young leopard gecko who is off its food very skinny and has what seems to be a brused area ...
A: If you are seeing more than the "normal" seeing through their undersides, then chances are your leo ...
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| leopard geckos. | 4/14/2008 |
Q: hey i have a couple of questions. i have a leopard gecko who stopped eating about a month ago so now ...
A: Your Leo really needs to see a vet to find out why he isn't eating. He may have a overload of ...
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| Leopard Gecko Acting Strange | 4/13/2008 |
Q: So, once again I have a question about one of my Leo Geckos! All of your ansewers in the past have ...
A: Is he housed alone? If not, you may want to set him up in his own tank. He sounds to be stressing ...
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| Poor Gecko | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have no idea what is wrong with her. She is a leopard gecko. She is very healthy, I belive, and ...
A: Leopard geckos need to be fed more than once or twice a week...they should be fed at least every ...
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| bump on leopard gecko | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have a male leopard geckos who is almost a year old. He is eating normal but I just noticed that ...
A: That is an odd spot for a lump.... Abscesses on reptiles are hard...they are generally filled with ...
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| is my bearded dragon blind? | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Iv got a two month old bearded dragon and am severely worried about her! She doesn't seem to be that ...
A: Chances are, something just isn't quite right with the care...it may be temperatures, or it can be ...
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| iguana eye seeling shut | 4/12/2008 |
Q: when my iguana is in his shedding process his eyes seem to seal shut. is that normal? when i first ...
A: No, that's not normal....do you have any of the medication left from when he had the infection? If ...
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| My Gecko changed color while not in habitat | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I took my geckos out of their habitat to add a heating pad under the glass repti-cage. While they ...
A: Sorry for the confusion, but with the Geico ins commercial, many people confuse the anole with a day ...
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| My Gecko changed color while not in habitat | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I took my geckos out of their habitat to add a heating pad under the glass repti-cage. While they ...
A: I think you have anoles and not geckos. Do you mean the little lizards pictured here? ...
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| Leopard gecko won't eat | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have a yellow leopard gecko that i decided to take home for a week from my school. For the first ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet that I wrote to help people care for their leos. First, sand really ...
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| baby bearded dragon | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a baby bearded dragon, its about 9 weeks old and adorable. I have never had a ...
A: Congrats on your new pet!! I've included a basic care sheet that I wrote to help new owners. In it ...
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| Leopard Gecko can't shed | 4/9/2008 |
Q: The gecko is my mother-in-law's and she shed all of the skin off, but she can't get the rest of the ...
A: Most times when a leo has problems shedding is due to the lack of a proper "humid hide". This is ...
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| Crested Gecko issue | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have a young Crested Gecko and I was holding him today. He seemed fine, and was able to climb ...
A: Much depends on the brand of crested gecko food you are feeding... One of the neatest things with a ...
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| Crested Gecko issue | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a young Crested Gecko and I was holding him today. He seemed fine, and was able to climb ...
A: I would say you set off major defense in him, given what you said lead to it. If you are feeding ...
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| BD swollen Toes | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a dragon this is about 1 year old. I've noticed that at least one toe on each foot is swollen ...
A: It may be some stuck shed that is causing the swelling. Try a warm bath and see if that loosens ...
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| My female layed eggs | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have a African fat tail that just layed eggs in her nesting box and I'm wanting to leave them with ...
A: Your temperature may be a little high. Re read the links I gave you earlier. I would go for a bit ...
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| My female layed eggs | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have a African fat tail that just layed eggs in her nesting box and I'm wanting to leave them with ...
A: Eggs generally will not hatch when left in the tank due to the conditions in the tank. Temperature ...
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| sand lizzards | 4/4/2008 |
Q: thanx for your help
A: First, can you tell me if the link I sent you with the picture of them is what yours are? If not, ...
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| leopard gecko | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko and when I try to hold it it always gets scared and runs away so if you can ...
A: Here is a basic care sheet on the leos... Its normal for them to not eat for a few days when moved ...
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| leopard gecko | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko and when I try to hold it it always gets scared and runs away so if you can ...
A: Most leos really don't like to be held. I have two of them and one loves to be held and the other ...
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| HELP | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I need to know if i need to take my male BD out if my female is ready to lay eggs. And if once all ...
A: Beardies are only placed together for breeding purposes..then they are separated. When they are ...
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| leopard gecko | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My son has a small albino leopard gecko and is concerned that it is sick. It looks like it has a ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your sons leo isn't doing well. If you are using sand, the leo most likely has an ...
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| food bowl | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I feed mealworms to my leopard gecko and put them in a small lid in the cage but they always crawl ...
A: Here is a picture of the dish that I use to feed mealworms and superworms to my leos. ...
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| Bearded dragon | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking after a bearded dragon for an aunt, i have been checking up on him/her feces, I have ...
A: Its normal...thats how their "poop" is. You may want to make sure he is getting enough water as the ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 4/1/2008 |
Q: i have a 7 month old Bearded Dragon. Today when i went to lift him out of his tank i noticed that ...
A: Here is a picture of the black beard: http://www.kingsnake.com/gladescs/bearded/ Is that what you ...
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| Gecko changing colors | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I know golden geckos are not your speciality but my question is--why is my gecko changing colors, ...
A: It sounds like your gecko is getting ready to shed. Do you have a proper humid hide for him? Its ...
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| Bearded Dragon - Brumation | 3/31/2008 |
Q: We have a bearded dragon approx 11 mths old (18in long). From early January this year it refused to ...
A: Glad to help. I would get the basking temps up to a high of 105...the 95 is good for the low end of ...
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| Bearded Dragon - Brumation | 3/31/2008 |
Q: We have a bearded dragon approx 11 mths old (18in long). From early January this year it refused to ...
A: She was young to do a brumation..but it sounds like she did ok with it. He viv is pretty small for ...
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| gecko/iguana live together | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko and a green iguana they are in separate habitats but i was wondering if they ...
A: No species can be housed together....and the two you are referring to have completely different ...
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| ground temp and air temp | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Diane, i have a quick question. For leopard geckos, what is more important, the air temperature or ...
A: Makes ya crazy, doesn't it??? I worry about the ground temps...its one reason why I like using the ...
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| Leopard gecko | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my leopard gecko not eating, but it's kind of weird. Soo, I have 2 female ...
A: If she is acting normal, other than the eating, don't worry too much as some do go through seasonal ...
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| Think i may have a sick Beardie | 3/28/2008 |
Q: i have 2 Bearded Dragons that only 16months old. They are both still quite small for their age & 1 ...
A: What you may have is a slightly different species of the bearded dragon. Most are the Pogona ...
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| injured dragon | 3/28/2008 |
Q: i have two baby dragons! I got them at the age of 2 weeks and they were both very healthy and very ...
A: Sorry to hear your beardie is injured. Its most likely he hurt himself. With reptiles, even broken ...
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| Snyder Skinks | 3/27/2008 |
Q: We have two Snyder Skinks, the female has recently stopped using her back legs. She seems a little ...
A: First, the correct spelling of the reptile may help you with your search on information. The ...
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| Best Habitat For Beardies | 3/27/2008 |
Q: We have 2 5 month old beardies named spiderpig and cyberdragon (my boys named them and if you u ...
A: First, its vital to properly sex them correctly. In the care sheet below are several links to even ...
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| my new crested | 3/27/2008 |
Q: i have been giving her baby food mixed with the crested gecko diet but he hasnt really been eating ...
A: Its normal for them to not eat for a few days as moving to a new home can be rather stressful for ...
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| leopard gecko serious tail injury | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko that was out of his tank and he managed to spring himself onto the lid and ...
A: Geckos handle their tail breaks well...its a natural thing for them. If its hanging by a thread, ...
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| eggs again | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My female leopard gecko just laid her second batch of 2 eggs. However, she didn't lay it in the ...
A: Its really hard to tell for sure....if the eggs look ok....and you did not turn them at all, they ...
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| leopard gecko | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Why is my leopard geckos feet going darker? she hasnt been eating very much lately, because she ate ...
A: Its time your leo sees a vet. She really sounds like she doesn't feel well for a few reasons. I ...
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| leopard geckos | 3/23/2008 |
Q: should I mist my leopard gecko to make it easier for him to shed
A: Its not a good idea to mist leos as they aren't to have a high humidity level in their tank. Too ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My leopard Gecko is holding his right eye mostly closed. He can open it slightly farther than he's ...
A: He may have scratched it while trying to remove shed and now the swelling can be a sign of infection ...
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| sick baby leo | 3/20/2008 |
Q: we have had our leopard gecko for about 2 months, I suspect she was a hatchling when we got her. She ...
A: A few questions: Is the dark spot on the inside of her stomach? Is it a blood color, or more black? ...
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| Lizard Indentification | 3/20/2008 |
Q: We dont currently have him confined, he was shooed out the back door of the warehouse and keeps ...
A: A few of my own comments: Are you interested in keeping the skink as a pet? If not, here is a link ...
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| Leopard Gecko Lethargy | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have a juvenile Leopard Gecko that, for the most part, has done well since I have brought him ...
A: Good on the vet appointment and good on the going to the bathroom!!! A 20 gallon is a great size ...
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| Flying | 3/19/2008 |
Q: What dangers are there in transporting bearded dragons via airplane?? I have a 6m old and she ...
A: Since planes are pressurized, there generally isn't a problem with altitude...but..the problem ...
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| Bearded Dragon Behavior | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Diane, My bearded dragon is 7 months old and has been acting a bit different since the first few ...
A: Many beardies do love water....its fine for her to do what she does. Do check to make sure she ...
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| Leopard Gecko Lethargy | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a juvenile Leopard Gecko that, for the most part, has done well since I have brought him ...
A: I would make that vet appointment. Is he going to the bathroom on a regular basis? If yes, then my ...
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| Bearded Dragon Behavior | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Diane, My bearded dragon is 7 months old and has been acting a bit different since the first few ...
A: Good on the greens!!! So many don't want to eat their greens like they should. Good on ...
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| leopard geckos | 3/18/2008 |
Q: i have two juvenile leopard geckos which seem to get along pretty well. One is smaller so he bows ...
A: If it happens again, then a fecal is surly needed....it doesn't sound like an emergency, so maybe ...
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| Breaded Dragon | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 7yr old daughter and she wants a Breaded Dragon. I don't have the first clue about the ...
A: Bearded Dragons can make good pets...they aren't "cheap" to get set up and there is regular expenses ...
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| leopard geckos | 3/18/2008 |
Q: i have two juvenile leopard geckos which seem to get along pretty well. One is smaller so he bows ...
A: Leos are pretty easy to sex. Generally they can be sexed when they are about 6 months old. Here is ...
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| Leopard Geckos | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Hey I just got a leopard gecko hes not to big and i have a heating pad on the side of his tank and a ...
A: Congrats on your new pet. A few things... I would put the heating pad under the tank on one end. ...
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| bearded dragon | 3/16/2008 |
Q: we think it's probably male, but i was wondering roughly how many crickets it should be eating ...
A: Oh, he is quite the little devil, isn't he!!! Try food processing the greens and HOPEFULLY some will ...
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| bearded dragon | 3/16/2008 |
Q: we think it's probably male, but i was wondering roughly how many crickets it should be eating ...
A: Many people have a heck of a time to get beardies to eat their greens. The most common cause is ...
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| beardie baby | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 11 week old beardie. My little guy was doing fine but today does not seem interested in ...
A: Glad to be of some help!! The 10% compacts are one of the "problem" lights... Although a 150 ...
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| Bearded Dragon Behavior | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Diane, My bearded dragon is 7 months old and has been acting a bit different since the first few ...
A: Your beardie is kind of small for the age. At 4 months, most healthy, well bred beardies will be ...
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| beardie baby | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 11 week old beardie. My little guy was doing fine but today does not seem interested in ...
A: At 11 weeks old he should be eating a lot more crickets than that, about twice the amount that he ...
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| sick bearded dragon | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I am really worried about the health of my bearded dragon. She has reached sub-adulthood and is ...
A: Your beardie has a problem..it may be dehydration or internal parasites that are causing the dark ...
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| My Leopard geckos! | 3/15/2008 |
Q: = ) My name is Sam and i am concerned with my leopard geckos i bought two females :D and have them ...
A: You may be misunderstanding the temperatures that they need. With having a heat mat at both ends, ...
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| do coil bulbs work? | 3/14/2008 |
Q: iv heard alot of bad hype about uv coil bulbs like they burn out in a month and almost never provied ...
A: There are problems with them....and its not their burning out..but their lack of proper uvb for the ...
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| beardie | 3/13/2008 |
Q: ive got a four month old beardie and she doesnt seem to want to eat. its been 3 days since she last ...
A: Many times, when a beardie stops eating its more of an issue with something in their care....one of ...
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| My 5-6year old very gravid female leopard gecko | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a very gravid 5to6 year old leopard gecko. She shares a domicile with her mate. He in these ...
A: Yes, do separate them as she is going through enough stress without have a very exuberant male on ...
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| broken tail on my bearded dragon | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My bearded dragon has a broken/ripped tail and he doesn't seem to be in pain. We have had him for 8 ...
A: Its common and generally not a problem if it is a complete break. If its not complete, you may want ...
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| Beardies | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I've had my dragons for about 4-5 months now, they have been doing fine but i have fund out that the ...
A: At that age, the dragons should be no problem at all to sex. You do need to separate them regardless ...
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| my bearded dragons are they being fed to many locas a day? | 3/12/2008 |
Q: we have two bearded dragons a male and female and we have had them for about two months every day we ...
A: Sorry, I don't know how many locusts are in a box. I've provided a care sheet that will explain ...
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| My Leo won't come out of hut | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have had a leopard gecko for about 6-7 months and it isn't getting any larger than when purchased. ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet so you can double check all your care. Chances are, you are missing ...
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| Leopard Gecko throwing up | 3/11/2008 |
Q: We have a leopard gecko that was born last September (07) so he is not quite a year old yet. I ...
A: Any time a reptile brings up food, its cause for concern. Its not normal for them to do so. He may ...
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| nails | 3/11/2008 |
Q: my bearded dragon is 11 months old and lives in a large tank with plenty of things to climb hide ...
A: Since his nails are so long, the quick(vein) is most likely long inside of the nail. You may want ...
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| Bearded Dragons | 3/10/2008 |
Q: How can figure out how old my bearded dragon is?
A: Its tough to really know their exact age unless you got your beardie from a good breeder that kept ...
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| Sick Leo Gecko Needs Help | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I did seperate my geckos, and the larger one is doing great. As for my baby, hes not as good. I ...
A: Glad you got them separated and also the vet check up. Usually when reptiles are given medications ...
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| excessive shedding Leopard gecko | 3/9/2008 |
Q: my girlfriend's gecko has been shedding every two weeks. This is an adult female head to toe about ...
A: Most geckos don't go off food that much during shedding. There is either an issue with her health or ...
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| baby bearded dragon | 3/8/2008 |
Q: i got a baby beareded dragon for my daughter for xmas we have tryed everything that we were told to ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet that I wrote on the bearded dragon. Be sure to check your care ...
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| Sick Beardy | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have had a bearded dragon for about 6 to 8 months. he hasnt moved much lately and when i put ...
A: Sorry to hear your beardie is doing poorly. I"ve included a basic care sheet so you can double check ...
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| My Leopard Gecko wont eat | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and just bought a baby albino leopard gecko (2in long) last Saturday. Since we have ...
A: You don't want him to only have the warm moist hide as that can cause respiratory problems from too ...
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| My Leopard Gecko wont eat | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and just bought a baby albino leopard gecko (2in long) last Saturday. Since we have ...
A: Leopard geckos are nocturnal, meaning they are active in the evening and night, eating during this ...
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| neck growth on green anole | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have two green anoles and they occasionally get strange growths on their necks right at the base ...
A: Your anole needs to see a vet to find the cause of the problem. It can be a systematic infection ...
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| Sick Baby Bearded Dragon | 3/4/2008 |
Q: We found an uninjured baby bearded dragon outside our home, just guessing I would say he is less ...
A: I wasn't doubting you...just something very odd to find in the wild, unless you live in Australia! ...
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| salamander | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I just found a salamander. We put him in 10 gallon tank with gravel, a good sized ...
A: The very best thing you can do is to put the salamander back where you found it. Most times, when ...
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| failed eggs | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Unfortunately my eggs didn't make it. There were many dents in the eggs and i tried to rehydrate it ...
A: Yep..a good sign... do be sure that the male doesn't try to eat all the crickets so the female can ...
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| anoles and green tree frogs | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have two anoles and a baby anole in a 30 gallon tank and they all seem to be doing very well. I ...
A: I replied to this earlier but for some reason it did not go through. Its never a good idea to mix ...
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| failed eggs | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Unfortunately my eggs didn't make it. There were many dents in the eggs and i tried to rehydrate it ...
A: Since it was her first clutch, there is a good chance they would not have incubated properly ...
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| What kind of reptiles are these? | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I saw a fellow in Home Depot yesterday carrying two reptiles who were attached to him (they were ...
A: Bearded Dragons are generally very social and love to show off and be shown off. The main thing ...
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| What kind of reptiles are these? | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I saw a fellow in Home Depot yesterday carrying two reptiles who were attached to him (they were ...
A: They are Bearded Dragons, which have become kind of popular as pets. They generally have a sweet ...
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| leopard geckos eggs | 3/2/2008 |
Q: ! Guess what, my leopard geckos just laid eggs and i wanted to thank you for helping me. I couldn't ...
A: You use and incubator.,.the most common one is called a Hovabator.... or you can construct one. ...
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| leopard geckos eggs | 3/2/2008 |
Q: ! Guess what, my leopard geckos just laid eggs and i wanted to thank you for helping me. I couldn't ...
A: In giving the geckos their needed temperature ranges, you can't maintain the temperature to ...
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| leopard geckos eggs | 3/2/2008 |
Q: ! Guess what, my leopard geckos just laid eggs and i wanted to thank you for helping me. I couldn't ...
A: Here is the direct link to all the info you need on incubation. This way, you will have the info at ...
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| Lepoard Geckos | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I recently got 2 new baby Lepoard Geckos. I have been housing them together since they are babies ...
A: Yes, its best to separate them. We can't always see things with them that may stress one or both ...
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| is my bearded dragon sick? please i need help | 3/1/2008 |
Q: ok.. so my breaded dragon is 5 years old and she randomly layed 19 eggs nights ago. now shes really ...
A: I am sooo happy to hear you got a vet appointment!!!!! Here is the care sheet I wrote: Feel free to ...
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| bearded dragon | 2/29/2008 |
Q: My beardie layed about 7 eggs yesterday, today has been trying to push something out, now she is ...
A: She sounds like she has a stuck egg...you need to get her to a vet ASAP so the vet can help ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 2/28/2008 |
Q: When I hold my Beardie she will jump out of my hands and make me have a big chase. Is there ...
A: If you have any questions, or don't understand something, let me know. BASIC BEARDED DRAGON CARE: ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 2/28/2008 |
Q: When I hold my Beardie she will jump out of my hands and make me have a big chase. Is there ...
A: It takes time for her to get use to you holding her. The easiest and safest way is to pick a room ...
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| golden gecko | 2/28/2008 |
Q: "I bought a golden gecko seems like he might be male I'm assuming because he is large. I have him ...
A: Goldens are nocturnal so they generally sleep all day and become active in the evening, searching ...
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| Leopard Gecko tongue sticks | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My 1 year old leo seems to have problems with his tongue. Sometimes it seems to "stick" when he is ...
A: Does your leo drink? It may be a simple case of a bit of dehydration with him. Leos seem to like ...
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| sorry to bother you | 2/27/2008 |
Q: how are you? Sorry to bother you once more. well my geckos still aren't eating and i was wondering ...
A: Does she possibly have some stuck shed there? I'm wondering if also the male has been trying to ...
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| Help!! | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a female leopard gecko. She has been killing her crickets but not eating them. What do I do?
A: What comes to mind is the crickets are too large for her. The need to be smaller than the space ...
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| bearded dragon | 2/27/2008 |
Q: When I got up this morning to take care of my Lizard he was struggling to get around. His back legs ...
A: Your beardie has a prolapse..this is a life threatening problem. Your beardie is having an emergency ...
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| sorry to bother you | 2/27/2008 |
Q: how are you? Sorry to bother you once more. well my geckos still aren't eating and i was wondering ...
A: All reptiles have internal parasites in their gut. They actually need them for proper digestion. ...
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| chico | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My beardie chico.. someone has told me that you shold not get your beardie out while he is shedding? ...
A: Its fine to handle him while shedding and giving him a bath will help with the shedding. Some ...
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| leopard gecko diet | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My leopard gecko is very healthy and has a healthy appetite. I am trying to decide when to gutload ...
A: Its very important to gut load crickets for at least 48 hours before feeding to your gecko so you ...
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| Heat Lamp | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Should i keep the heat lamp on all the time for my lepord gecko because i know it gets cold in the ...
A: I have my under tank heaters on all the time for my leos. If your heat lamp is a bright/white light, ...
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| African fat-tailed gecko | 2/26/2008 |
Q: we have 2 fat-tailed geckos, but one had a bloody nose a few weeks ago, now i am noticing severe ...
A: There are several red flags that say your gecko needs a vet asap... The injury to the nose, not ...
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| My Beardie | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Help, my beardie is 3 months old, he eats well and always appears alert. My problem is he bit his ...
A: What I have found that works great for safety and heat distribution is using about 1/4 inch of ...
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| My Beardie | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Help, my beardie is 3 months old, he eats well and always appears alert. My problem is he bit his ...
A: Sorry to hear about your beardie. First, if you have him on sand, please remove it as sand is not a ...
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| heating bulbs | 2/25/2008 |
Q: How are you today? I was just wondering, in you rpast experience, what is the best type of heating ...
A: I'm fine and thank you for asking!! The type of heat depends much on the reptile actually. For ...
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| Eyelash Crested Gecko & possible prolapse | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My son has a 6 inch (head to tail) Eyelash Crested Gecko(we believe to be about 8 months old). Last ...
A: Ball pythons do not get big....avg size is only 4 ft..5 at the most.... Don't let him lick too much ...
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| Eyelash Crested Gecko & possible prolapse | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My son has a 6 inch (head to tail) Eyelash Crested Gecko(we believe to be about 8 months old). Last ...
A: As long as he isn't below his cool daytime temperatures, he will be fine. I went from dogs(still ...
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| Eyelash Crested Gecko & possible prolapse | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My son has a 6 inch (head to tail) Eyelash Crested Gecko(we believe to be about 8 months old). Last ...
A: I am singing high praises for both you and your son for doing the research!! I wish everyone would ...
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| Eyelash Crested Gecko & possible prolapse | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My son has a 6 inch (head to tail) Eyelash Crested Gecko(we believe to be about 8 months old). Last ...
A: Wonderful on the vet visit!! Generally they like the flavors such as peach,pear, nectarine,mango, ...
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| Eyelash Crested Gecko & possible prolapse | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My son has a 6 inch (head to tail) Eyelash Crested Gecko(we believe to be about 8 months old). Last ...
A: I want to add this to my answer: are you also feeding him babyfood fruits, which they need and also ...
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| none | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have a female leopard gecko and want to get another one. My issue is that she has had her own cage ...
A: Chances are, yes, she will be territorial. Also, when ever bringing a new reptile into a home, its ...
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| Iguanas Diet | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I feed my iguanas store bought pet food just for iguanas but I would like to feed him fresh ...
A: Most igs will go crazy for the greens...You may want to start with greens such as collards, mustard ...
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| shedding problems | 2/23/2008 |
Q: diane, chris here. I have 2 leopard geckos that have shedding problems. They never shed completely ...
A: No bother at all!!! I'm sure that stress is a huge part of it. Many geckos only eat every other ...
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| What is this?? | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I just moved to south Texas from Nebraska about a year ago. My children called me outside yesterday ...
A: Looks like a green anole that is brown at the moment(as they can change colors) Since your weather ...
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| im getting a lepord gecko on sunday | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Any tips on houseing and feeding and posibly the temp the tank should be My friend is giveing me a ...
A: One of the best info links for picking a healthy leo is found at: ...
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| Bearded Dragon Shaking | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Good Afternoon, We have had our beardie for about 6 months now. About 4 weeks ago, he started to ...
A: If you are able to order things on line, it will most likely save you some money. Some places to ...
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| Bearded Dragon Shaking | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Good Afternoon, We have had our beardie for about 6 months now. About 4 weeks ago, he started to ...
A: First thing you want to do is not listen to the pet store...they are there to sell products and many ...
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| shedding problems | 2/22/2008 |
Q: diane, chris here. I have 2 leopard geckos that have shedding problems. They never shed completely ...
A: I'm thinking the red nostrils might be that she was trying to rub the shed off. If she would lick ...
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| my bearded dragon stopped being friendly | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Recently I've been e-mailing with Tracie, but it says I have to ask someone else, so here I am. I ...
A: I am giving you my basic care sheet so you can have access to good uvb info...the link in that ...
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| water dragon has watery eye | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have two water dragons, 1 male 1 female. the male is perfectly fine, i noticed the female had her ...
A: It sounds like she may have scratched it either on something in the cage, from the male(If they are ...
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| african fat-tail eye problem | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My female fat-tail is having trouble with her eyes. They remain shut and she is having trouble ...
A: Sounds like it may be an infection or irritation of some sort. Do you by any chance have her on ...
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| leopard gecko trust | 2/21/2008 |
Q: i wanted to know, is there a way to make your leopard geckos "trust" you? Whenever i try to hold ...
A: The tough part is...some leos are social...some just want to be left alone. I have one of each..the ...
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| shedding problems | 2/21/2008 |
Q: diane, chris here. I have 2 leopard geckos that have shedding problems. They never shed completely ...
A: Sorry..,.forgot this part of your question... As to those products...I've heard ppl had good luck ...
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| Bearded dragons?? advice? | 2/21/2008 |
Q: part of mi project is important. i need to know what appropriate materials to use for a ...
A: Many times I won't answer homework questions(depending on what it is) but I feel its important for ...
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| breaded drangon | 2/21/2008 |
Q: i have a breaded dragon he's just under a year old he started to not eat or drink iv took he to the ...
A: Sorry your dragon isn't well. I've included a basic care sheet for you so you can double check your ...
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| i think my bearded dragon juveniles are sick! | 2/20/2008 |
Q: i have 5 little beardie's but 1 of them was sick on my hand yesterday and hasn't eaten since. what ...
A: Many things can cause vomiting...none of which are good...so its very important to get to a vet ASAP ...
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| bearded dragons | 2/20/2008 |
Q: and I need to know do you have to put calcium powder on the crickets or do you just leave them how ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet for you for more specific on how often to dust the insects... but ...
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| My BD wont eat at all. | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am desprate!! I purchase a 5-6 month old bearded dragon 10 days ago. I had her shipped to me. When ...
A: The easiest way to set her lights is with sunrise and sunset... or to use the 12 on /12 off ...
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| leopard gecko...her tail fell off | 2/18/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend currently have 6 geckos. Two which we recently got. His buddy put our older gecko which ...
A: Sorry to hear about the leo. I do want to mention that its not a good idea to place a new leo with ...
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| My BD wont eat at all. | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I am desprate!! I purchase a 5-6 month old bearded dragon 10 days ago. I had her shipped to me. When ...
A: Sorry for the late reply but we had bad storms (rain) and my DSL went down..its still down and my ...
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| My BD wont eat at all. | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I am desprate!! I purchase a 5-6 month old bearded dragon 10 days ago. I had her shipped to me. When ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your breeder isn't helping you as he should. I'm including a care sheet that I ...
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| Sick Beardie | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Diane, I have been a herp keeper for quite a while and have even worked as a zookeeper in the past. ...
A: First thing that pops into my mind is possibly a blockage. I'm guessing this was a rescue? If you ...
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| transporting a 3' iguana | 2/16/2008 |
Q: We are moving from Anchorage to Tucson in July. Our household goods are being shipped and we are ...
A: I know of no airlines that will allow any reptile to travel in the passenger section...which really ...
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| poorly bearded dragon | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 wk old bearded dragon which I purchased from a local pet shop. At the time we thought ...
A: I'm including a basic care sheet which I wrote to help ppl out...please pay particular attention to ...
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| My sons leopard lizard | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Okay my 10 yr. old son has had his leopard lizard since Christmas. We took him into a pet store with ...
A: I"ve included a basic care sheet so you can double check your care info from the pet store. I do ...
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| Discharge??? | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Okay, I've had my leopard gecko a little more then a week now, and I have seen her turn around and ...
A: I would for sure get her to a vet to have that fecal check done...and possibly an xray to rule out ...
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| Discharge??? | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Okay, I've had my leopard gecko a little more then a week now, and I have seen her turn around and ...
A: Its not normal to have a discharge. He may have a bit of a blockage or internal parasites...I ...
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| leopard gecko | 2/13/2008 |
Q: We just bought a leopard gecko he/shes still a baby the place where we bought him/her said we feed ...
A: If you are referring to the calci sand in the bottom of the tank, please remove it for your leos ...
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| leopard gecko | 2/12/2008 |
Q: How long do leopard geckos live?
A: Leopard geckos live 18 to 20 or more years with good care. I've included a basic care sheet for you ...
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| Blue-tongue lizard may have broken front leg | 2/11/2008 |
Q: One of my sons baby blue-tongue looks like he may have a broken front leg. It's limp but he can move ...
A: I don't have much experience with Blue Tongue Skinks(I am assuming this is the species you are ...
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| bearded dragon | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My bearded bragon, has stopped eating, doesnt move around very much and will randomly freak out and ...
A: Have you provided an area for her to dig in to lay her eggs? If not, that can be why she is acting ...
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| is turtle and bearded dragon ok in same tank? | 2/10/2008 |
Q: we are planning to buy bearded dragon and turtle and we read every details about their feeding, ...
A: You don't mention what species of turtle but, regardless, you cannot house a turtle and a bearded ...
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| Bearded Dragon Behavior | 2/10/2008 |
Q: you may remember me from my many questions about my leopard gecko I hope im not bothering you but I ...
A: Yes, that was not great advice from the breeder...usually its only a few days to a week to let them ...
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| Leopard Geckos getting along | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Okay... To get started I have five years experience with lizards. I have two Uros who get along ...
A: Here is a great link for the "How to" on raising crickets. http://www.anapsid.org/crickets.html ...
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| bearded dragon is lethargic | 2/9/2008 |
Q: my approx 8month bearded dragon is very lethargic. he seems to have trouble walking and moves ...
A: Did they do an x ray? An x ray would show if it is MBD due to the bone density. Did the vet do a ...
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| baby and adult leopard gecko | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I want to get a new leopard gecko I was woundering if u could put a bay gecko in with an adult male ...
A: Its not a good idea to place a baby leo with an adult male for a few reasons. The male can possibly ...
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| Leopard Geckos getting along | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Okay... To get started I have five years experience with lizards. I have two Uros who get along ...
A: A basking spot does not necessarily mean light...it is a warm spot...they bask in heat...which they ...
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| Leopard Geckos | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I am trying to create the best vivarium I can for a Leopard Gecko to live in. I do not want it or ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet that will help you with lighting, etc. On the substrate, even ...
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| Traveling with our Bearded Dragon | 2/8/2008 |
Q: We do a lot of weekend trips and camping trips. We would like to start traveling with our bearded ...
A: Basically, you will need the same things for traveling as your beardie has while home. UVB, HEAT, ...
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| Is it safe for a bearded dragon to hang out with a large iguana? | 2/8/2008 |
Q: The bearded dragon at my school has the opportunity to go to home with a kid who has a 5 foot ...
A: It would not be a good idea for the two to "hang out" together at all. Either could attack the other ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 2/7/2008 |
Q: We have been offered a 2 y.o. bearded dragon. She has not been handled much and threatens to bite ...
A: The best way to tame her is to just go about what you need to do with her daily...cleaning cage, ...
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| iguana diet | 2/7/2008 |
Q: i got my iguana from a friend that moved away to colege he used to feed it canned mixed vegetables ...
A: Its normal for an ig to not eat when they first go to a new home. Igs really hate changes.The other ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 2/7/2008 |
Q: We have been offered a 2 y.o. bearded dragon. She has not been handled much and threatens to bite ...
A: Its tough to say if she will settle in but most beardies are social and enjoy handling. She should ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My son's leopard gecko developed a small hole, similar to a human's cut, which obviously I can't ...
A: Sorry your son's leo has an injury. In most cases you can just treat daily with some Neosporin ...
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| lepard gecko | 2/5/2008 |
Q: he is blind now i cant seem to remove the excess left over shed.its been like this for the 5 or so ...
A: Are you providing a humid hide on the warm side of the tank for George? This is very important to ...
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| Buying another bearded dragon | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old female bearded dragon in a 40 gallon tank. I am considering buying another ...
A: The chances of them getting along is slim. Even beardies from the same clutch of eggs may get along ...
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| my dragon female | 2/4/2008 |
Q: She hasn't been eating for about 4 months and I was worried. Now, she's eating like crazy what's ...
A: Chances are your female was brumating (link below in care sheet) and now she is planning on forming ...
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| bearded dragon skin condition? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: We have had a happy and healthy bearded dragon for about a month now. He has adjusted well to his ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet so you can do the very best for your beardie. I do want to suggest ...
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| Bearded Dragon Diet | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My bearded dragon is about a year old. He is about 6 inches noes to vent (app. length). He is ...
A: Its nice to see someone feeding such a variety of insects.. I do want to suggest that instead of the ...
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| leopard geckos | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have the temp about 69-84 degrees Fahrenheit and we have put wet moss in his tank and he hasn't ...
A: You don't have an area with a high enough temperature for him to warm up properly... You need a ...
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| leopard geckos | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have no clue how I'm supposed to do that thing when you push food in his mouth he isn't shedding ...
A: Sorry to hear your leo isn't doing well. I've included a basic caresheet for you so you can double ...
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| ???? | 2/2/2008 |
Q: My family has owned a leopard gecko for around 5 years and now they've decided to give him to me. ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet that will help you care for the leo. Rubbermaid containers, or any ...
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| ericrya@comcast.net | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old leopard gecko that I hatched from my pair that I have had for several years, ...
A: You are most likely right about the stuck shed causing the problem. You can take a cotton swab(wet) ...
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| bearded dragon is lethargic | 1/31/2008 |
Q: my approx 8month bearded dragon is very lethargic. he seems to have trouble walking and moves ...
A: It should resolve itself. If of course you see anything else wrong, then a vet is needed. ...
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| BEARDED DRAGON WONT GO TO THE BATHROOM UNLESS WE HOLD HIM | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A BEARDIE AND HE IS ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLD AND JUST THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS HE WILL NOT GO TO ...
A: You will find him doing a lot more silly or weird things, like the head butting. He is coming up on ...
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| Lighting | 1/29/2008 |
Q: What would be a good uvb light that you would recommend. Thank you ~Richard~ ...
A: They don't shed all at once, but generally in sections. It varies on how long it takes. It can ...
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| bearded dragon's | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am about to adopt my first bearded dragon and I was just wondering about the lighting for them ...
A: Its great you are researching before you get your dragon...good job!!! I've included a basic care ...
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| bearded dragon is lethargic | 1/28/2008 |
Q: my approx 8month bearded dragon is very lethargic. he seems to have trouble walking and moves ...
A: A few things come to mind.... Metaboloic bone disease, which is due to improper or no uvb and ...
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| ALBINO GECKO | 1/28/2008 |
Q: DONT KNOW THE SEX, BUT ITS SHEDS OF COURSE, IT ALSO BITES IT OFF, BUT IT BIT ITS FINGERS, AND SOME ...
A: He may not be biting his toes(its normal for them to eat their own shed) but the stuck shed may be ...
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| Lighting | 1/28/2008 |
Q: What would be a good uvb light that you would recommend. Thank you ~Richard~
A: In the care sheet I sent you previously was a paragraph on lighting, what to use and what not to ...
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| Lighting | 1/28/2008 |
Q: my girlfriend and I just adopted a 4 month old baby green iguana and we bought everything we need ...
A: for some reason, my reply did not go through yesterday. Iguanas will close their eyes and can ...
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| Lighting | 1/27/2008 |
Q: my girlfriend and I just adopted a 4 month old baby green iguana and we bought everything we need ...
A: Igs generally do not sleep during the day. Since you are using a light that has been proven to ...
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| Is it ok to mix a Rankin drawf bearded dragon with a normal bearded dragon? | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I dont want them to breed for any thing am just wonder if you can mix them together because rankin ...
A: All beardies prefer to be housed alone, which is the best and safest way. With the two species you ...
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| My bearded dragon | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I am looking for some advice, I have a bearded dragon for just over a year, she has always been ...
A: It sounds like your beardie may have some hind leg paralysis going on. The most common causes of ...
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| Lighting | 1/27/2008 |
Q: my girlfriend and I just adopted a 4 month old baby green iguana and we bought everything we need ...
A: ! There have been a bunch of new studies done on the compact, coils and circle lights, including the ...
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| Crickets breeding in my Gecko cage... | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding crickets. I know that they can annoy a Gecko at night when he sleeps, so ...
A: Whew!! Glad to hear they are indeed crickets and not those mites!! For humidity, other than the ...
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| bearded dragon | 1/26/2008 |
Q: he sometimes poens and closes his eyes eats very little salad but will eat locoust(dusted)i very ...
A: If he is hiding on the warm end, his basking temperatures may not be in the proper range. Its ...
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| Mean Dragon! | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I just recently purchased a breaded drangon. I have had him about 4 months. I have him housed in a ...
A: Many times with reptiles, its not a matter of IF it happens..but more of a WHEN it happens... ...
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| Crickets breeding in my Gecko cage... | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding crickets. I know that they can annoy a Gecko at night when he sleeps, so ...
A: You don't say what species of gecko you have...but most gecko tanks(especially a leopard gecko) ...
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| Mean Dragon! | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I just recently purchased a breaded drangon. I have had him about 4 months. I have him housed in a ...
A: Your bearded dragon isn't being mean...he may be scared or he is trying to show you he wants to be ...
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| my bearded dragon | 1/24/2008 |
Q: we have 2 bearded dragons they are about 9 months old. one of there noses and tail is starting to go ...
A: What you are seeing is most likely pre shed. This is normal. Since they don't shed all at once, you ...
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| Prognathism in Iguanas | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I rescued a two-year old iguana five years ago. At the time, he was 1.5 lbs, STL 24 inches, fed ...
A: First, I want to say..what a handsome iguana!! and...also thank you for rescuing Lexi. The size that ...
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| aquatic plants/ Leopard geckos | 1/23/2008 |
Q: i just had a few questions reguarding planting these in a leo geckos water dish. Have you ever put ...
A: I would worry about too much humidity from live plants with them. Also, its very important to know ...
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| dying Leopard Gecko | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I got a L Gecko the week before Xmas. He was healthy with a fat tail. He never ate mealworms and I ...
A: Keep in mind that the leos are nocturnal, so she will be active in the evening/night. Evening is ...
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| leopard geko | 1/22/2008 |
Q: we have a leopard gecko about 12 months old now he feeds well and is full of life.We have noticed a ...
A: Sorry to hear your leo is having problems. What you are describing does not sound good and my best ...
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| RE: my pregnant iguana | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I HAVE TWO IGUANAS HARRY AND MARY. THERE ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD.IVE HAD BOTH OF THEM FOR ABOUT ONE AND ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet for you so you can compare what you are doing to what is ...
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| dying Leopard Gecko | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I got a L Gecko the week before Xmas. He was healthy with a fat tail. He never ate mealworms and I ...
A: A few things I see that may be the problem are your temperatures and leaving lights on all the time ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My son has a bearded dragon that is a couple months old and he was able to pick it up and play with ...
A: Sounds like the little monster is feeling its time to try and be boss!! Its normal bearded dragon ...
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| chinese water dragon | 1/21/2008 |
Q: i just got a Chinese water dragon and while setting up his cage we had a little accident the light ...
A: It should be fine...you can apply some neosporin ointment a time or two a day for a few days. Be ...
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| leopard gecko looks pale | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I got up this morning and checked on lucy (my albino leoaprd gecko) and she is pale looking. ...
A: You don't say how long you have had Lucy, but what you are most likely seeing is Lucy getting ready ...
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| Bearded Dragons -- Do they learn? | 1/17/2008 |
Q: My roommate has 2 dragons (not sure of the sexes) about 8 months old (roughly) which were agreed to ...
A: I'm including a care sheet I wrote on beardies which includes the latest info on proper (and not so ...
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| Bearded Dragons -- Do they learn? | 1/17/2008 |
Q: My roommate has 2 dragons (not sure of the sexes) about 8 months old (roughly) which were agreed to ...
A: First, I have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your post!!!! First because its wonderful to ...
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| Strange Bearded Dragon Behavior | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old bearded dragon who has generally had terrific health and no problems. Bender, ...
A: He's in a perfect sized tank. Love your beardies name too!! He may be seeing more of his reflection ...
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| blue tongue lizards | 1/15/2008 |
Q: could you please let me no what is the main diet of a blue tongue lizard is? thanks
A: Here is a link to wonderful, complete blue tongue care.... http://www.bluetongueskinks.net/ You ...
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| leopard gecko's | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My name is Brynn. I am doing a reserch project on leopard geckos. Please answer some of my questions ...
A: 1. Leopard Gecko females should not be bred until they are about 18 months old and males when they ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Male Bearded dragon which I have had for about ten weeks he seams to be in good ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet so you can double check your care. Also is are links to more info, ...
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| lizards | 1/14/2008 |
Q: how do you tell the gender of a blue belly lizard?
A: It can be hard to tell when they are young, but as they get older, the male has more vibrant blues ...
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| beardie behavior | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend has recently acquired a beardie who we believe is female. I often handle her for long ...
A: Congrats on the beardie!! You don't say how old she is but many times darkening in their cage is due ...
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| Follow Up to sick Leo | 1/13/2008 |
Q: just wanted to thank you for all your help and let you know my leopard gecko is doing great!! Her ...
A: The beetles when they first emerge are fine to use as food. They will be almost all white. Once ...
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| leopard gecko | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have a young leopard gecko. I don't know how old it is; it's still striped and about 4" long. ...
A: You don't say how long you have had your leo. I'm guessing that it was eating and now has stopped? ...
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| leopard gecko sitting in his water | 1/12/2008 |
Q: My son asked for a gecko for Christmas (his only wish). We went to the pet store and told them to ...
A: Sorry to say...the pet store is way wrong on that info... here is a link:A very graphic site of an ...
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| leopard gecko sitting in his water | 1/12/2008 |
Q: My son asked for a gecko for Christmas (his only wish). We went to the pet store and told them to ...
A: Its typical of pet stores to give incorrect care. In most cases they are there to sell products and ...
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| Follow Up to sick Leo | 1/11/2008 |
Q: just wanted to thank you for all your help and let you know my leopard gecko is doing great!! Her ...
A: Wonderful News!! On the mealworms, if you feed the "fresh shed" ones they are softer and she may do ...
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| housing | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I've segregated my gekos I was curios if i could hose my gekos with a bearded dragon in a 6'/2'/2' ...
A: There is no way to control breeding other than to keep the "girls" from the "boys". When people are ...
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| Gecko eye problem | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have a male leopard gecko who is about 8 inches long. I got him as a gift and he came with eyes ...
A: It sounds like there is an infection there. Its best to have a vet check the eyes out and prescribe ...
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| housing | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I've segregated my gekos I was curios if i could hose my gekos with a bearded dragon in a 6'/2'/2' ...
A: Sorry to say its never a good idea to house different species together. So many things can happen ...
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| Leopard gekko | 1/9/2008 |
Q: My son left his gekko with me for a few weeks. I have been feeding him super worms and wax worms. ...
A: Its most likely caused by feeding more wax worms than should be fed. Wax worms are high in fat ...
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| Leopard Geckos | 1/5/2008 |
Q: and I got one question. It's do Leopard Geckos Bathe themselfs or do you bathe them?
A: Leos generally do not go into water. Bathing is not a vital part of keeping leos, but on occasion, ...
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| lump on geckos back leg | 1/5/2008 |
Q: My Gecko is approx 7, she has a red sore swelling on her back leg possibly an abcesses or blister? I ...
A: Sorry to hear you have a problem with your gecko. It can be an abscess that has opened or it can be ...
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| Leopard Gecko breeding | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I bought a pair of leopards a couple of years ago and i recently found an egg when i was cleaning ...
A: Some females will lay eggs even without a male around...its one of the things some reptiles do to ...
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| bearded dragon | 1/4/2008 |
Q: we think it's probably male, but i was wondering roughly how many crickets it should be eating ...
A: He is a nice size for his age....sounds normal on the amt he eats...some days he just isn't as ...
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| I have a question about my girl bearded dragon | 1/4/2008 |
Q: "I have 2 bearded dragons one male and one female both 2 years old. The female is acting very weird. ...
A: If they are in the same tank, they should be separated due to breeding issues. They should only be ...
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| leopard gecko | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I've had mine for about a year now, and he has recently stopped eating. We switched him to silk ...
A: Leos are great little pets that can drive us crazy with some things..like not eating at times. Mine ...
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| leopard gecko | 12/21/2007 |
Q: how often does geckos go to the bathroom
A: They should go to the bathroom daily or at least every other day. Of course it depends on how much ...
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| infrared heat bulbs??? | 12/20/2007 |
Q: i wanted to know if infrared bulbs would be a good source of heat. I have two leopard geckos. Also, ...
A: Both the infrared lights and the ceramic heat emitters are fine for leos. If the room they are in ...
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| bearded dragon | 12/20/2007 |
Q: my bd is around 4 months old n all he will eat is about 4 or 5 locost daily if that,he wont touch ...
A: Most beardies that have been purchased at pet stores were never given the proper diet of the needed ...
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| western fence lizard | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Do they have posion.
A: I'm sorry you are not happy with the answer I gave you. I am sure its NOT the answer you wanted to ...
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| western fence lizard | 12/20/2007 |
Q: do they let you pet themm.
A: I'm sorry you are not happy with the answer I gave you. I am sure its NOT the answer you wanted to ...
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| My beardie acted like he had a seizur | 12/19/2007 |
Q: i have a bearded dragon named Leo, he is about 4 months old. I got him on September 18. When i went ...
A: Sounds liek your little monster is starting to try and show you who is boss with the open mouth. ...
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| Bearded Dragon-baby-prolapse | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I hope you can offer your opinion on this. My local family owned pet store, which has very clean ...
A: First, if that dragon is for sale, that is bad news to start with. Beardies should not be sold ...
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| green iguana | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have iguanas in my yard all the time. i feed them & today was an iguana laying in my yard in the ...
A: It can be full of eggs(this is the time of year that they would in the wild) or it can be ill. If ...
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| My leopard gecko isnt eating or shedding. | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have had my leopard gecko for about 9 weeks, he stopped eating about 7 weeks ago but is eating ...
A: I've included a caresheet for you. Be sure to check all your care as many times its just a simple ...
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| Feeding a Bearded Dragon while on vacation | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I bought a Bearded Dragon about a week ago. It is a juvenile. In the spring I am planning on going ...
A: Its one of the things we all have problems with when owning reptiles. Depending on what your plans ...
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| Bearded Dragon Shed and Veg | 12/18/2007 |
Q: 2 questions. My baby beardy has started to shed around his legs (i guess hes a boy) Is there any ...
A: You can give him a bath as instructed int he care sheet below. Try chopping the greens a different ...
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| Why is my bearded dragon not eating? | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Why is my bearded dragon not eating? He looks well and he is drinking ok. Could he be hibernateing? ...
A: Its unusual for a beardie to brumate(hibernate) under a year old. I would double check your care ...
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| dirtball my bearded dragon | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I'm very worried about her cause she is very weak, she wont move on her own ,she don't eat and she ...
A: You need to get your beardie to a vet to find out the cause. It can be internal parasites or a ...
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| bearded dragon | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Do they bite ?
A: As with any reptile or mammal that has teeth, they can bite and a bearded dragon has teeth and will ...
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| Substrate for Gecko | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko fully grown well appears that way any way.. i was wondeing if they need a ...
A: Nope, leos don't need to burrow..and you are 100% correct that sand of any type is unsafe. Bird ...
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| Gecko Shake? | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a Albino Leopard Gecko at petsmart. She is eating ok i havent seen her poop (only ...
A: First, I will address the sleeping issue. Leopard geckos are nocturnal, which means they sleep ...
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| Adolescent beardie not eating | 12/15/2007 |
Q: My son's male beardie is approximately 11 months old. As a juvenile, he was a voracious eater. ...
A: I've included a care sheet that I wrote to help you out in any area you may not understand. At the ...
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| breaded dragon gone lazy | 12/15/2007 |
Q: he is about 9.5inc long and normal quite active but the last few days he doesn't bother with his ...
A: I think part of your problem may be that he is too hot all the time. With the lowest temperature he ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 12/14/2007 |
Q: We are taking care of a class pet (leopard gecko) over the winter break. I noticed today that the ...
A: I've included a basic care sheet I wrote to help you out. It really should eat more than 5 properly ...
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| Leopard Gecko-swollen abdomen | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My sons leopard gecko is one year old. His abdomen has been slowly swelling (I thought he was just ...
A: It sounds like your son's leo may have a blockage in his intestines/bowel. Its vital to get him to ...
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| Bearded Dragons | 12/9/2007 |
Q: A quick simple question... Is it ok to feed my baby beardy silkworms?
A: Yep, sure is ok...just be sure they are sized properly for him. No larger than the space between ...
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| Horned mountain dragon | 12/8/2007 |
Q: This is not my pet but my best friend's dragon. At first it was fine eating and then all of a sudden ...
A: You can offer them nightcrawlers(earthworms), superworms. Mealworms aren't fattening. You are ...
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| leo shedding problem | 12/8/2007 |
Q: i have a juvenile leo and everytime he sheds, he has leftover skin by his snout. I do provide a shed ...
A: You are doing right with the Q Tip. Just made sure its ready to shed when you do it. What you can ...
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| Reply Leos | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again but I just wanted to ask a few questions - The tank I have the Leos housed ...
A: WOW!! Thanks for telling me that!! Very interesting cause! Sounds like you have a good vet there. ...
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| my anole's | 12/7/2007 |
Q: ok. so i have two anole's and i have them in a 15 gallon tank. is that to small for two of them? the ...
A: I found your question in the question pool and thought I would offer to reply to it. Two males ...
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| Leopard Geckos and Marking Territory | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I have a small leopard gecko who I had out of the tank tonight. He not only didn't act scared but ...
A: Awww..what a cute baby!!! Chances are he just had to go and you just happened to be where he was at ...
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| Reply Leos | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again but I just wanted to ask a few questions - The tank I have the Leos housed ...
A: Glad to hear its going well. I do want to suggest that you don't allow your leos to breed until ...
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| shedding | 12/3/2007 |
Q: When I got my newest leo it looked as though she had just shed. She had some skin still attached to ...
A: When you use caves, tubes or even over turned dishes with a hole cut in them, that will shield them ...
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| Reply Leos | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again but I just wanted to ask a few questions - The tank I have the Leos housed ...
A: In that sized tank, if they are going to get along, they should be able to provided you do not have ...
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| shedding | 12/2/2007 |
Q: When I got my newest leo it looked as though she had just shed. She had some skin still attached to ...
A: I'm happy to help you!! Please do take a few minutes and "rate" my answers! Make the moss ...
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| shedding | 12/2/2007 |
Q: When I got my newest leo it looked as though she had just shed. She had some skin still attached to ...
A: They can and do shed quite often as babies. As adults they can shed every 3-4 weeks. Sounds like ...
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| juvenile beardie hibernating? | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old beardie and we live on the east coast - it's starting to get pretty cold. 30 - ...
A: Yep..tis the season for brumation. One of the best info sites on the subject is at ...
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| Anole lizard | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Help! my anole lizard has two large bumps on either side of his neck. What is wrong!He seems mostly ...
A: Sounds like your anole may have thyroid problems or abscesses. You need to have a vet check out your ...
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| Me again... | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Just me again. I got a digital thermometer for my tank and noticed today when I got home that the ...
A: Yep, can be parasites or can be from stress of a new home...which, stress also increases their ...
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| Me again... | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Just me again. I got a digital thermometer for my tank and noticed today when I got home that the ...
A: ! Generally, once a day or every other day..depending on how much he is eating. He might go more ...
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| Me again... | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Just me again. I got a digital thermometer for my tank and noticed today when I got home that the ...
A: Welcome to keeping reptiles!!I go through the same thing with all the critters here. Are you ...
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| New Leopard Gecko | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I recently got a leopard gecko who after a week and a half got extremely sick and passed away. He ...
A: Try more in the 88-92 range which is where they need to be, especially for a baby, the temperatures ...
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| New Leopard Gecko | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I recently got a leopard gecko who after a week and a half got extremely sick and passed away. He ...
A: Never apologize for questions!!! Its how we all learn!! Temperature readings depend a lot on where ...
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| New Leopard Gecko | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I recently got a leopard gecko who after a week and a half got extremely sick and passed away. He ...
A: So sorry to hear that you lost your first little Leo... Its wonderful to see that you want to do the ...
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| Leopard Gecko's wont eat | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have two leopard geckos for about 7 months now they have been thriving and doing wonderfully but ...
A: My first suggestion is to give each leo their own tank and set up. They do much better when they ...
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| Green Iguana's Longevity | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have had my green iguana for almost 15yrs now. He is active and healthy. I was wondering how ...
A: Congrats on having your iguana for 15 years!!! That's wonderful! If he is in good health you can ...
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| African fat tail gecko | 11/27/2007 |
Q: my african fat tail has been shedding for the past two months. He is not eating.He is drinking. Not ...
A: Not eating and extended shed period is a red flag. One thought I have on the extended shed is that ...
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| bearded dragons | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I am getting a baby beardie this weekend. I am starting it in a 20g long tank. This is my second ...
A: I wanted to add this information for you on the light that you purchased. It is a warning from the ...
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| Excessive Digging? | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm the proud parent of an 17 month old Iguana named Hank. He lives in a two level 20 by 36 ...
A: At 17 months you should be able to tell if you have a "Hank" or a "Hannah" by the femoral pores on ...
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| nasal lquid excreation | 11/26/2007 |
Q: help me. my bearded dragon irwin appears to be excreting a liquid that is dark black but clear at ...
A: It sounds like your beardie has a very serious infection in his stomach and or respiratory tract. ...
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| bearded dragon | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have 2 bearded dragons in the same terarrium. The larger one appears to be ill, or at least ...
A: You don't say what sex the dragons are but, if they are two males that will be deadly due to ...
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| leo shedding | 11/23/2007 |
Q: Hey, my leo just finished shedding and he still has leftover skin on his nose and between his eyes. ...
A: It really shouldn't cause stress..but it may cause a problem if he is scratching at it. He can tear ...
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| leo shedding | 11/23/2007 |
Q: Hey, my leo just finished shedding and he still has leftover skin on his nose and between his eyes. ...
A: Most leos do shed all at once, in one piece. Generally, when they don't its due to them not having a ...
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| brumation | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a Bearded Dragon that is about a year old. He is a male hypo orange cross and is 16 inches ...
A: Yep..tis the season for brumation. One of the best info sites on the subject is at ...
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| Runny,bloody dropping in Mountain Horned Dragon | 11/21/2007 |
Q: We bought our MHD at the end of Oct., after a bad experience with a previous one (she would not eat ...
A: I'm so sorry about your first MHD. With your new one, the best advice I have is to get him to a ...
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| bearded dragons | 11/20/2007 |
Q: can you tell me why one of my bearded dragons is trying to eat my other bearded dragons tail? hasnt ...
A: Its what many bearded dragons do....The only way to stop it is to give them each their own cage. ...
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| weak after shedding/limited appetite/weak | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Our 9 week old lepaord gecko's(off spring from our pair of adult geckos)most recent sheding took an ...
A: Only a vet is able to diagnose the problem. It may be a parasite problem or a digestion problem. ...
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| Question | 11/17/2007 |
Q: and I have another question. I am building my cage for a Red/Gold Dragon from Sandfire Dragon ...
A: Yep..a light shade. Doesn't have to be white. It comes in several colors ..black will allow too much ...
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| baby beard | 11/16/2007 |
Q: i am a new mommy to a 2 month old bearded dragon name aragorn. she has a good appetite and is active ...
A: Congrats on your new pet. You don't say what you are using to house your dragon in. If it is a small ...
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| Question | 11/16/2007 |
Q: and I have another question. I am building my cage for a Red/Gold Dragon from Sandfire Dragon ...
A: ! You got your beardie!! That's wonderful!!! I'm not sure I would go with the black melamine for one ...
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| abnormal feces | 11/15/2007 |
Q: color do you know what might be causing this and or how to treat this problem Thank you Ann
A: Only a vet is able to diagnose the problem through a fecal. It sounds as though it can be a parasite ...
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| green male iguana | 11/14/2007 |
Q: We obtained a green male iguana from the Animal Control.He was nice and calm to start with. Now he ...
A: They generally are calm when put into a new situations..then..they become iguanas..lol. They also ...
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| Bearded Dragons | 11/14/2007 |
Q: Everyone says bearded dragons should live alone they hate other dragons ect ect but I have three ...
A: SOMETIMES two females can get along if they have been from the same clutch and never seperated...but ...
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| Husbandry | 11/14/2007 |
Q: what do you think of mealworms for bearded dragons under 12"?
A: Fresh shed mealies are OK in moderation for a baby beardie. By fresh shed, I mean the ones that are ...
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| komodo dragons | 11/14/2007 |
Q: are kimono dragons really poisonous and is it legal to own one as a pet in the U.S.?
A: ... The Komodo dragon is poisonous, but they aren't venomous, although some are beginning to think ...
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| new 4 year old bearded dragon | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Any way he doesn't want to eat the kale, brokaly or carrots. He only a few cut up apples and ate the ...
A: Its true that they don't need much animal protein(crickets, superworms, etc) when they are ...
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| bearded dragon lump. | 11/11/2007 |
Q: 3 months ago it just appeared i thought that it could've been a bone dislocation but since it shows ...
A: Glad to hear you have all the right things for your beardie!! That's wonderful to hear. Reptiles ...
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| bearded dragon lump. | 11/11/2007 |
Q: 3 months ago it just appeared i thought that it could've been a bone dislocation but since it shows ...
A: It can be a tumor or an abscess...or also some metabolic bone disease. Only a vet can diagnose and ...
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| Thermostats | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I am getting new enclosures built for each of my two Bearded Dragons. The are almost done so I have ...
A: It would be in addition to the MV bulb. The MV bulb is basking(heat) and uvb... then having an area ...
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| Thermostats | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I am getting new enclosures built for each of my two Bearded Dragons. The are almost done so I have ...
A: For the cool side, remember, that area won't drop lower than the temperature of the room. What I ...
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| Blind bearded dragon? | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have a two month old bearded dragon. We recently tried a new product called vita ...
A: Sorry to hear your little dragon isn't doing well. I've included a basic care sheet on the bearded ...
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| leopard gecko -temper albino blazzing blizzard | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have just bought a leopard gecko from a breeder in sept.12 2007 born in july 2006 he weights 83 ...
A: With the playsand/tile setup there is no reason to tear it all out to clean the tank. Since your ...
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| heating new enclosure | 11/6/2007 |
Q: We're moving our Bearded Dragon into a large permanent enclosure. It has a plywood floor and we ...
A: I doubt the human heating pad alone with provide sufficient heat for your beardie at night. It ...
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| Bearded Dragon Behavior and Feeding | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old male bearded dragon. Recently he has stopped eating any kind of greens and has ...
A: Its Brumation time which is a form of hibernation.(if they are generally over a yr) so it could be ...
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| Ceramic Heat Emitter | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have green anoles and I am getting a ceramic heat emitter for them. It will be located about 6-10 ...
A: I would probably use a 75 -100 watt CHE(if needed you can raise it with blocks of wood) and use a ...
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| Ceramic Heat Emitter | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have green anoles and I am getting a ceramic heat emitter for them. It will be located about 6-10 ...
A: The wattage depends on the size of the tank. It also depends on what the room temperature is. The ...
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| leopard gecko sick | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I was informed that I need to get a mixture, or slug of some vitamins to give to my gecko through a ...
A: I have no clue what someone told you that you need to get for your leo. If I knew more of why you ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have had a leopard gecko for a while now, and he is doing OK. I also just got an African ...
A: I would remove the calci sand. Its very dangerous to use on any reptile as it can cause blockages ...
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| Sick Leopard girl Ghecko | 11/1/2007 |
Q: My Ghecko has been experiencing problems for the past 2 months now and i have no doctor around to ...
A: It sounds like your leo has an infection going on. She really does need to see a vet. I've ...
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| Help | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking at bearded dragons right now, but are they r |
