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| Subject | Date Asked |
| leopard gecko | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: my leopard gecko is very skinny and i don't know if it was just because it was because he stopped ... A: The winter months can cause their appetite to drop a bit but they don't usually stop eating ... | |
| Bahaman Anole | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: Two out of three of my lizards are Bahaman Anoles, the other is Green. The two seem to have become ... A: There is no way to estimate their chances of recovery without knowing the exact nature of the ... | |
| russian tortoise shell growth | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I have had a Russian tortoise for 6 years. Keep it indoors with UV lighting. It has grown quite a ... A: That colour change is completely normal for a growing Russian tortoise and nothing to worry about. ... | |
| bearded dragon eggs | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: The only problem is the second vivarium is at 21 degrees Celsius and I will have to wait over 24 ... A: If you have not already done so, I would first recommend moving the eggs out of the laying tank and ... | |
| Bearded dragon behavior | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon that I have had for about 8 months, and he has acted really normal up too ... A: It is quite possible that he is merely entering brumation which is similar to hibernation. They ... | |
| Water Dragon | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I got two CWD about a week ago. They are doing great, yesterday, I noticed blood in the stool, just ... A: Panacur is an oral drug which is usually fairly easy to give. Unlike some other very bitter tasting ... | |
| Water Dragon | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I got two CWD about a week ago. They are doing great, yesterday, I noticed blood in the stool, just ... A: I rather doubt that the prey size is causing the bleeding. My first thought would be intestinal ... | |
| enclosure | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: you have proved to be a reliable source of information and I would like your help once more. Many ... A: The short answer is that any cage that is designed and built specifically for the type of reptile ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to get a reptile for a pet. I'm 13 but have experience with reptiles and am working my ... A: It is great to hear that you are planning your purchase so carefully and doing the needed research ... | |
| Crested Gecko | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a one year old Crested Gecko. I've had him for a few months now. I've been noticing something ... A: The scales look a tiny bit roughed up in that area but I really don't think you need to be worried ... | |
| Bearded Dragon lighting | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to think of ways to bring my tank lighting closer to my bearded dragons. My tank is 60 in ... A: Bringing your dragons closer to your lighting is really the best approach. You definitely want some ... | |
| fire belly toads | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: Is the fat one pregnant because there is some tail looking thing over it butt.And there are thumps ... A: Female frogs tend to be bit more plump and rounder looking while males are a little more "V" shaped. ... | |
| My beared Dragon | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: do Beared Dragons hybernate doing the winter?If not, then something is wrong with mine. My son gave ... A: Beardeds do hibernate during the winter although the proper term for the phase is brumation. It ... | |
| My Bearded Dragon | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: Lately my Dragon has been even more less active than he usually is. It is winter time but he's never ... A: Entering full brumation is more common with fully mature beardeds which yours is at three years old. ... | |
| red ear slider | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I have two baby red ear sliders. I have them living in a 10 gallon tank right now with a filter, ... A: Virtually all baby reptiles are more skittish and nervous then their adult counterparts. It is a ... | |
| white spotted gecko | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: complete care sheet for white spotted gecko ? what should temp and humidity be? what should teraniam ... A: White spots are a pretty hardy species and don't have very demanding requirements in captivity. ... | |
| leopard gecko feeding issues | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: i bought a leopard gecko at a reptile show and the person who sold him to me said he was raised on ... A: Ideally it is best to keep some variety in his diet but refusing mealworms is not something to be ... | |
| Whites tree frog not eating | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I am wondering if you could help me figure out why my son's White's has become anorexic and quite ... A: Unfortunately the symptoms that you describe are not specific to any particular condition. Loss of ... | |
| Red Eyed Tree Frogs | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping to get 2 red eyed tree frogs, however, I am also getting a drum kit. How are frogs with ... A: Frogs have a more developed sense of hearing then reptiles. They use sound to find mates and define ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: What does it mean when both eyes seal shut while the bearded dragon is going through brumating ... A: The eyes don't normally seal shut during brumation. Sealed eyes can be a symptom of eye irritation ... | |
| tokay gecko | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a 6 mo, male tokay gecko. He was dark when I bought him and had already had to ... A: There is some colour variation among individual tokays. I have seen their base colour range from a ... | |
| tokay gecko | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a 6 mo, male tokay gecko. He was dark when I bought him and had already had to ... A: It is difficult to make an assessment without the benefit of seeing them but from your description ... | |
| sandfish skink | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: how can i tell if my sandfish skink is male or female? thank you A: The short answer is that you really can't tell with any certainty. Skinks in general are frequently ... | |
| skinks | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I am probably getting a berber skink next month. I was wondering what kind if lizards can share a ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding. I somehow missed the e-mail alerting me to your question. ... | |
| Active Male Beardred Dragon | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: My male bearded dragon (+/- 2years old) has been very active the last two days. He wants out of his ... A: The heat can definitely make them more active but I suspect hormones are the stronger influence in ... | |
| help | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: before i ask you a question do i have to pay you first because i had ask someone else for help for ... A: There is no payment required. The people on this site all volunteer their time to answer questions. ... | |
| Anole Lizard | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I found two anole lizards today near our pool in a chlorine bucket. There was apparently still some ... A: It does sound like the eyes have been burned by the chlorine. With luck, the damage is superficial ... | |
| reptiles | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Hi i was wondering if my berber skink can live with a tortoise the tank i got is pretty big A: The main caution against mixing species is disease transmission. Most healthy tortoises carry a ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: We recently purchased a juvenile leopard gecko and it would not eat the crickets we gave it. So I ... A: Your new leo may have been raised on mealworms up to now. Using mealworms as a primary (if not ... | |
| anoles | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: two questions: can you keep a green anole and a blue anole together? can you cross breed the two? A: When you say "Blue anole" I am going to assume that you are referring to the blue phase of the Green ... | |
| dwarf leaf chameleon | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I have purchased a pygmy leaf chameleon 2 weeks ago and in the last two days each morning it has ... A: Chameleons in general are notorious for being delicate captives and the dwarfs are some of the most ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: i have just had two girl dragons who are two years old i have only had them a cpl of days. i brought ... A: The bath was a good suggestion. If you suspect that were being under-fed by their previous owner ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Questions | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 CWDs, named King Julian and Mort. Im not sure of their genders or age. King Julian hasn't ... A: King J looks rather small, young and underweight. It is highly unlikely that she is gravid ... | |
| 2.0 uvb light killed my iguana today | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: he was in a 29 gal tall tank with a heat bulb of 75 and a uvb 5.0 hes been in this tank since i got ... A: My sincere condolences about your iguana. That must have been a terrible shock. I have two adult ... | |
| chameleon frog in texas | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I discovered a cute little frog in my home here in n.e.Texas curious as to any possible scientific ... A: It is really difficult to speculate on a species without a photo but your location does narrow down ... | |
| baby bearded dragon wont eat | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: so i bought my first bearded dragon on the 3rd august (i think) that first week it would eat around ... A: I'm glad you have the vet appointment. The more recent symptoms of lethargy, complete lack of ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Loose Stool | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend, and his 7 year old bearded dragon moved in with me 5 months ago. Prior to living with ... A: A faecal exam is really the only way to be absolutely certain but in view of the fact that there are ... | |
| baby bearded dragon wont eat | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: so i bought my first bearded dragon on the 3rd august (i think) that first week it would eat around ... A: The details you have given about his enclosure sound good. Bearded appetites are strongly influenced ... | |
| green iguana not using front legs | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: My green iguana is about 3 years old. Still pretty small. (she had her tail bit off young by another ... A: With such a serious symptom, I really think your best option is to consult a vet as soon as you can. ... | |
| Tinking ahead with our reptiles | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: please can you tell me - can horn mountain lizards live with leopard geckos in the same habitat?? ... A: Those two species have almost exact opposite environmental needs. Leos are the from the arid regions ... | |
| temp | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: i have the setup but im unnclear about the temp. the thermometer that i set up in the empty tank ... A: That would be fine. You are correct, they do require a temperature in 70's F during the day, unless ... | |
| Sick Baby Bearded Dragon | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I would appreciate any advice on what to do right now. We bought a baby bearded dragon (5 inches ... A: The sudden onset of the paralysis along with the other symptoms does suggest that it is due to an ... | |
| Fire-Bellied Toads | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: Hey Thea, Yesterday I bought 2 fire bellied toads (Toad and Toadet) and I just found out that 1 is a ... A: Breeding frogs is a little more labour intensive then reptiles but very rewarding. The froglets or ... | |
| iguana skin problem | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: My iguana has areas of thick gray crusty skin along her back and on top of her head. Today I noticed ... A: The iguanas are in your classroom? Lol, you definitely would have been my favourte teacher by far!! ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: Is it ok if our baby dragon does his business on our sons lap or is the dragon stressed we were ... A: Reptiles will defecate out of fear but you would usually see it in combination with other defence ... | |
| iguana skin problem | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: My iguana has areas of thick gray crusty skin along her back and on top of her head. Today I noticed ... A: Because the affected areas are her back and the top of her head my first suspicion would be that it ... | |
| panther gecko | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: do panther gecko need an undertank heat and if so where do i get it? ,Tajadda M. A: They need a heat source and because they are nocturnal and ground dwelling I prefer to use an ... | |
| Anoles | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: We are leaving for a short weekend trip...can our little anole "Kiwi" stay at home? She loves meal ... A: Kiwi would definitely be much happier at home in her enclosure. As you correctly mentioned, bringing ... | |
| possible heat stroke bearded dragon | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I put my bearded dragon outside in a shaded area inside a metal pool with a little water on one end ... A: That's so unfortunate. Even shaded spots can potentially overheat with the temperatures that we have ... | |
| gravid water dragon still with eggs | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: My water dragon laid an egg in her water dish almost 2 weeks ago. I found another egg, this one ... A: Most reptiles (including CWD) store sperm from a single initial mating and use that to fertilize ... | |
| veiled chameleon | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: my chameleon is lying at the bottom of his vavarium and seems lethargic i cant see anything ... A: Unfortunately, that behaviour can be a sign of anything from stress to any number of illnesses. I ... | |
| gravid water dragon still with eggs | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: My water dragon laid an egg in her water dish almost 2 weeks ago. I found another egg, this one ... A: The good news is that the eggs are coming out, albeit slowly. I still wonder why she is rejecting ... | |
| trying to identify a lizard | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: i had some type of lizard[i think] to come inside my house. it was green with a neon orange in the ... A: Well, lol, I love identification questions but you have me stumped on this one. Now I really want to ... | |
| gravid water dragon still with eggs | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: My water dragon laid an egg in her water dish almost 2 weeks ago. I found another egg, this one ... A: If this has been on-going for two weeks now I really think the safest thing is to have a vet take a ... | |
| rankings dragons | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: We bought 2 rankings dragons about 3 months ago. They are about 8 months old. The male is very timid ... A: An endless bowl of mealworms would be a dragon's definition of heaven. At 8 months she is nearing ... | |
| trying to identify a lizard | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: i had some type of lizard[i think] to come inside my house. it was green with a neon orange in the ... A: There are very few lizards of that size in the U.S and most of those are species known as legless ... | |
| Beardred Dragon Urine Colour | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a first time owner to a male beardred dragon found him in April 2011. He seems to be about a ... A: Urates are usually a very pale yellow or cream colour which can become a more intense yellow to pale ... | |
| HELP PLEASE! | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: My tortoise is acting strange and I'm getting really worried. He is an African Leopard Tortoise and ... A: I really think that a vet is your best option here. There are some conditons like bladder stones and ... | |
| Red ear slider - infection | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Good day, i have two red ear sliders. I had them in a tank without filtration on my balcony in the ... A: It sounds like you have already done some research and have a good assessment of the situation. I ... | |
| bearded dragon | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: my bearded dragon for about a month now has been nipping at us when we try to get his food in his ... A: You didn't happen to mention how old your bearded is. Is he anywhere around 6 to 12 months by any ... | |
| boa and python | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: My question isn't about pet boas or pythons I'm more interested in wanting to know the anatomy for ... A: I believe that the difference with the heat pits between pythons and boas is the location on the ... | |
| My Chinese water Dragon is a color. | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a Chinese Water Dragon and when I got it it was a brownish, Purplish color and I ... A: The normal colour of a happy and healthy CWD is a nice bright green. They will turn brown if they ... | |
| Cham Diet | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: i have a young adult veiled chameleon. ive been feeding him crickets and superworms, prior to his ... A: Waxworms were always something that I offered about once a week to my veileds and usually 3 or 4 per ... | |
| My leopard gecko is acting up. | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: recently i lost a female gecko and i still have my male gecko. He is around 7-8 years old since i've ... A: There are numerous conditions that can cause loss of appetite in reptiles. Inadequate temperatures ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Fitting | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a bearded Dragon who is about 8 months old. He lives in a viv of 90 by 45. He has lots of ... A: I almost have to assume that the vet ran a blood calcium level, that would be pretty standard. Did ... | |
| Lizard with ticks | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I've had a wild caught Western Fence lizard for six months. Just today I've noticed tiny, nymph, ... A: I think that Melissa Kaplan has one of the most thorough sites on dealing with mites/ticks, so ... | |
| 3 | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: i have a 5 month old leopard gecko and lately hes been acting weird. i check the temp on both sides ... A: The pupae are completely edible but they don't move very much to attract a leo's attention. If he ... | |
| red eye tree frog with absess | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: in the last 2 days one of my red eyes is getting what looks to be an abscess behind his eye. is ... A: Topical ointments like Polysporin or Neosporin can be safely used on frogs but it is critical that ... | |
| leo | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: i have a 5 month old leopard gecko and lately hes been acting weird. i check the temp on both sides ... A: There have been many attempts to produce hybrids of leos and fat tails but none have been successful ... | |
| my leopard gecko | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old juvenile. I do not know her sex yet though. This morning when i woke up there ... A: Normal reptile droppings usually have 3 components . There is the fecal/stool portion from the ... | |
| leo | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a 5 month old leopard gecko and lately hes been acting weird. i check the temp on both sides ... A: I don't have an easy explanation for his behaviour regarding his hide spot but might suggest that ... | |
| Bearded dragon (left eye shut only) ?! | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: Good day, today I have just notice my dragon's left eye wont open. I haven't tried to open it myself ... A: If just the one eye is affected and you have noted no other symptoms then I would suspect that you ... | |
| leopard geoko sick | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have had a leopard gecko for about 8 years and all of a sudden he was shedding his skin and it ... A: I'm glad to hear that there was some improvement. I wonder if the crust that you noticed initially ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: A piece of bark fell off of my bearded dragons limb while he was eating crickets. He is 6 months ... A: You can also try giving him some pumpkin or squash puree or baby food. These are high fibre and will ... | |
| leopard geoko sick | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have had a leopard gecko for about 8 years and all of a sudden he was shedding his skin and it ... A: Shedding problems can have a dominoes affect with one problem leading to another. Retained skin ... | |
| Habitat | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I live in the Athens area of Georgia USA. I have been cleaning my backyard up of all leaves, dead ... A: It is really great to hear of someone wanting to encourage and supply habitat for these critters ... | |
| problems?? | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: i have just had a baby beared dragon hatch within the last ten minutes. he seems fine and is moving ... A: It sounds like he hatched with some unabsorbed or retained yolk sac. This is not that uncommon with ... | |
| My turtle | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: My turtle has a lump on her butt. I do not know what to do. I asked my mom but she did not know. So ... A: The condition she has is called a prolapse and it really should be seen by a vet as soon as possible ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: Hay I'm rob I recently brought a baby leopard gecko and I'm not sure on the sex is there a way of ... A: They are difficult to sex reliably as babies but easy to sex as adults. It should start to be fairly ... | |
| golden gecko | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I was just wondering if a foliage plant is ok to use in a terrarium for a golden gecko? A: Absolutely, live plants look good and help to keep the humidity up. They also provide a food source ... | |
| uromastyx | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: We just got a uromastyx and noticed a problem with his tail. We will get to a vet but please see the ... A: If the affected area is restricted to the tail, is not spreading or oozing and he is not showing any ... | |
| My turtle | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: My turtle has a lump on her butt. I do not know what to do. I asked my mom but she did not know. So ... A: It could be an abscess (infection) or a tumour or some tissue coming out of her vent (the opening in ... | |
| uromastyx | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: We just got a uromastyx and noticed a problem with his tail. We will get to a vet but please see the ... A: Looking active and bright eyed is a good sign. Not eating at this stage is common. Most reptiles go ... | |
| I think something's wrong my Bearded Dragon. | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: When we tried holding our lizard today he started bobbling. Like his arms and head started going ... A: Under normal circumstances, calcium is given to reptiles by "dusting" their food. It comes in powder ... | |
| I think something's wrong my Bearded Dragon. | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: When we tried holding our lizard today he started bobbling. Like his arms and head started going ... A: The one condition that I am familiar with that can produce the situation you have described is a low ... | |
| ball python - tail rot | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: What is best treatment for tail rot on a young ball python? Please include what you consider ideal ... A: As a general rule, tail rot/dry gangrene infections of this nature tend to respond poorly to topical ... | |
| Baby leopard gecko. Help! | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I accidentally dropped my leopard gecko in the vent and I don't know how to get it out. I've tried ... A: Oh dear, that was a terrible bit of bad luck. I'm very familiar with leopard geckos but less ... | |
| My gecko leopard don't eat | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a gecko leopard and he's now 8 or 9 years old. He's a male, and i've never had too much ... A: If you have had your leopard gecko for 8 or 9 years and he has had a fat tail up till now then it ... | |
| Chameleons? | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I have been thinking about getting a chameleon for a while now, specifically a panther chameleon. ... A: Both the care and initial cost for setting up a Panther chameleon would be similar to that of your ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: i left my bearded dragon in the bath to long and he is breathing but unconsious n his beard is black ... A: An unconcious animal really should be seen by a vet as soon as possible. The delay between receiving ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Eggs | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a baby leopard gecko (March 15th 2011) and when we got him we didn't know if it ... A: I'm glad to hear that he is eating well. The more he grows the less likely the chance of being ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Eggs | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a baby leopard gecko (March 15th 2011) and when we got him we didn't know if it ... A: The safest thing to do with unwanted reptile eggs is to freeze them as soon as you find them and ... | |
| Mystery Geckoe | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I have this picture my friend sent me of what I think is a Geckoe but im not sure what kind it is, ... A: That's a Uroplatus gecko, commonly called Leaf tailed geckos and they are native to Madagascar . ... | |
| Not sure if something is wrong with Chameleon | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I'm house sitting for some friends. My instructions for the care of their flap necked chameleon (I'm ... A: I'm glad that it turned out to be nothing to worry about. Of course he just had to pick the time ... | |
| red eye tree frog | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: my red eye frog has what it looks to be blood spots on its toes don't now what its from. i just had ... A: My first guess would be petechiae which are the result of broken blood vessels near the skin ... | |
| Not sure if something is wrong with Chameleon | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm house sitting for some friends. My instructions for the care of their flap necked chameleon (I'm ... A: From your description so far it doesn't sound overly alarming but I'm glad you have the vet ... | |
| leopard gecko has stopped eating and pooping | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: She's about 6 months now and Ive only had her for 3 she eats silent brown/black crickets only and ... A: that's helpful. Impaction is always a possibility especially if she is on a loose particle substrate ... | |
| leopard gecko handling | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: Garak, for nearly three years. Every evening I hold him over the vivarium as he is so difficult to ... A: You mentioned that Garak squeezes through your fingers which sounds like you might be trying to ... | |
| toads | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: my fire belly toad...the boy one is chirping or "barking"alot ive seen them mating once a little ... A: You asked about the proper set up for the tadpoles but before there are tadpoles there will be eggs ... | |
| Crested Gecko Jaw spots | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have had a Crested Gecko for about 3 months now and yesterday while feeding him I noticed some ... A: It sounds like this situation is causing us more distress then it is causing Toothless! Ciliatus ... | |
| Skinks | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Can I put a Blue tailed skink in the same cage as a Snyder skink A: Mixing species is a highly debated topic in reptile keeping. Mixed species community tanks can work ... | |
| Crested Gecko Jaw spots | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I have had a Crested Gecko for about 3 months now and yesterday while feeding him I noticed some ... A: Lol, yes I thought the Dalmation explanation was too easy but sometimes applying the principle of ... | |
| pac man frog tongue out of mouth | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: My son's pacman frog's tongue is stuck out of his mouth. No emergency clinics can help. Any ... A: It sounds like the retractor muscles may have sustained an injury. If there is no visible blood or ... | |
| Water Dragon Going Crazy | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: We've had our water dragon, George, for over a year now. He's about a year and a half old at the ... A: This tends to be a bit of a phase that they go through at that age and it can last for several ... | |
| Crested Gecko Jaw spots | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have had a Crested Gecko for about 3 months now and yesterday while feeding him I noticed some ... A: I don't think I am quite clear on where the spots are exactly. Are they on the external part of the ... | |
| bearded dragon is sick | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: i think he might have eating it and then he has got very sick . his back to legs look unable to move ... A: The symptoms you are describing can have several potential causes. One cause is overly large ... | |
| bearded dragon in a coma state | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Hes breathing but just lays there with his eyes closed. Before this happened I noticed he wasnt ... A: If he is actually comatose and virtually unresponsive then I would really consider that to be a ... | |
| gecko droppings | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: We find droppings stuck on our stucco wall every morning and with your site I think they are geckos ... A: The geckos will be seeking out warmth, food and shelter. Do you have any lights on in the immediate ... | |
| WALDA'S TAIL | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: A couple of years ago i bought a adult female gecko and named it walda(long story) anyway a year ... A: Tail infections are fairly common with reptiles. That area is somewhat prone to injury, including ... | |
| Iguana acting strange | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: The last three days "dude" hasn't been eating and seems very docile. Also he seems to be really ... A: Tremors in reptiles can have a number of different causes and I would strongly encourage you to get ... | |
| Regeneration | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: About two months ago I bought two baby leopard geckos, thought to be siblings. The first month the ... A: Well, it sounds like you ended up with two males. Once they start approaching sexual maturity males ... | |
| pregnant | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: We have heard that female iguana's can impregnate themselves. Is this true? A: I think you might be referring to parthenogenesis. This is the process where female ova are able to ... | |
| My Reptiles | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I Currently care for 5 reptiles. A breeding pair of 3 year old Bearded dragons, A breeding pair of ... A: Being in Canada I really have no idea what would be a reasonable asking price in the UK for the ... | |
| brown tree frog | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: What do Brown tree frogs eat when they are young? I found one siting on my porch last night and I'm ... A: You will need to offer him live insects. Crickets are the staple diet of captive frogs but small ... | |
| Leopard gecko Eyes won't open. | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Buddy, My 2 and 1/2 year old gecko, her head is a little swollen and she will not open her eyes. In ... A: You have already taken the best route possible by consulting a vet about this. I have a couple minor ... | |
| Moving | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Hey Thea, I am moving in a few weeks and taking all my pets with me. We have both reptiles and ... A: Reading your species list reminded me of my last move and also helping other herper friends move. It ... | |
| Panther chameleons | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: In the summer we go away and I am thinking of getting a panther chameleon, but I read on a website ... A: Any incandescent bulb will produce heat for basking. Buying basking bulbs from a pet store means ... | |
| ball python | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a 6 year old ball python, he has been extremly tame and calm since i got him at 3 years old, ... A: The behaviour you noted certainly does sound like what I have always described as a "hyper feeding ... | |
| babe crested gecko | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: i just got my crested gecko today in the mail, he seems very healthy and hydrated. what i didnt know ... A: I'm glad your crestie survived the shipping in such good shape. I think that keeping him in the ... | |
| i might be getting a bearded dragon | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: As the title suggests i might be getting a bearded dragon and want to know how to make sure he ... A: Well, lol, that is alot of questions contained in a single post. The most ever for me I think. I ... | |
| Geckos | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: what types of geckos DON'T have a fat tail and are good pets? A: That depends entirely on your definition of a good pet. If you are looking for a species that you ... | |
| Pregmamt leopard gecko | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if there are any special treatments to pregnant geckos that differ from regular ... A: Your female will have used alot of her own calcium and energy stores to create her eggs and they ... | |
| Day Gecko Grey Tail | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a baby day gecko (vibrant green)about a week ago. The other day, I noticed that ... A: Your description sounds like a case of dry gangrene, sometimes called tail rot. It is most often ... | |
| leopard gecko | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: my leopard gecko (spencer) i believe is constapated, i have been giving him warm bath soaks for the ... A: You didn't happen to mention how long you have had Spencer. Recent arrivals typically go through a ... | |
| Chameleon lump | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My chameleon has a lump on his nose. I am not sure what it is or what caused it. I think he is ... A: I suspect that the lumps may be abscesses. Reptile pus forms as a semi-solid rather then a liquid so ... | |
| A 5 month old bearded dragon has a bloody mass | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a two 4-5 month old bearded dragons I got at a pet store in October of 2010. they have been ... A: It sounds like a prolapse which is a situation that really should be seen by a vet as soon as ... | |
| Sick Bearded Dragon | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently got an adult bearded dragon (6 years) from a couple who could no longer care for him. I ... A: He sounds lucky to have landed in your care. He has certainly been through a lot lately though. The ... | |
| Panther chameleons | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: In the summer we go away and I am thinking of getting a panther chameleon, but I read on a website ... A: I would suggest offering about 10 - 12 crickets every second day. Reptiles can become overweight ... | |
| horsefield tortoise | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: what can you sugest to help remove them please A: I'm so very glad you asked before attempting removal because tortoises do not have eye caps!! All ... | |
| Panther chameleons | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: In the summer we go away and I am thinking of getting a panther chameleon, but I read on a website ... A: One of the advantages of keeping reptiles over other animals is their low metabolism. The only time ... | |
| my leopard gecko | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: i was wondering if feeding the crickets milk 24hrs before i fed them to my leopard gecko if it would ... A: No, that won't harm your leos. I don't know if you were planning to use liquid milk but a more ... | |
| skink and gecko | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: is it possible to keep a occellated skink and a bibron's gecko together? they have the same needs ... A: The usual and most cautious recommendation is to stick to single species enclosures in reptile ... | |
| HELP... | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Hhey for the past week my green iguana has lost his need for wanting to eat his color is now ... A: A complete loss of appetite combined with rapid weight loss is really something that a vet needs to ... | |
| Beared dragon | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: My beared dragon has been shedding for about 3 days and eating is low but today he pooped green. Is ... A: Shedding can be an uncomfortable and itchy time for reptiles and it is not uncommon for them to go ... | |
| Sick lizard | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I found a common lizard under a patio chair cushion 4 days ago. Lucky I didn't sit down! He was very ... A: Rehabilitating wild reptiles is challenging. The stress of handling and sudden captivity, in ... | |
| 8-Year Old Leopard Gecko Needs Help... | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I've taken over ownership of my niece's 8-year old Gecko, Buddy. He's very healthy, eats well and ... A: From your good description, I wouldn't recommend anything more at this point then gently flushing ... | |
| corn snake with a fused spine | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: We have a corn snake who is around 9 years old and 4-5 feet long. She stopped eating her mice about ... A: Assessing actual pain levels in animals is always difficult and behaviour changes remain a primary ... | |
| Bearded Dragon tail injury | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a female bearded dragon around 10 months old. In the past month or 2 she has developed an ... A: It is the dilemma that every pet owner goes through, trying to figure out if something will resolve ... | |
| my water dragon will not eat | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: locusts,cucumber,meelworm,waxworm,mario worm and i gut load the crickets ect. please he has recently ... A: You didn't happen to mention whether you have a Green Water Dragon or an Australian Brown Water ... | |
| Yellow liquid on poop | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4month old male bearded dragon. I have had him for about 3 months and he has been ... A: I don't think you have anything to worry about. Reptiles produce most of their nitrogen waste in the ... | |
| Reply: Leopard Gecko eye problems | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Since then he has been eating the Ensure pretty willingly, but I was wondering how I might go about ... A: He looks to be in pretty good shape otherwise but he does have that eye rather firmly shut doesn't ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I currently have two bearded dragons that share the same tank. I'm not sure how old they are but ... A: Did either of the vets mention anything or seem familiar with brumation in bearded dragons? It is ... | |
| sleepy red eye | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently got two red eye tree frogs. I've noticed that one seems to be sleeping all the time, ... A: From what you have told me I really don't think you need to be worried. The second frog may still be ... | |
| my baby bearded dragon wont eat and seems lazy! | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I bought a baby bearded dragon about a month ago, he started out fine and he loved eating the ... A: Your basking spot temperature is a bit on the low side. Try bringing it up to closer 100F. You ... | |
| Humidity for Bearded Dragon | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Our 3 month old bearded dragon's tank only has 10% humidity. What can I do to raise the humidity ... A: The easiest way is to cover a portion of the lid with a piece of plastic or even foil. The water ... | |
| Re: Leopard Gecko eye problem | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I work at a youth facility which was given two year old leopard geckos about a year ago - male ... A: Unfortunately, closed eyes is also one of those general symptoms displayed by sick reptiles, along ... | |
| gecko appetite/ eye problems | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: My gecko has been having some serious health problems. one of her eyes is covered in a sort of ... A: That is really an unfortunate situation. You and your vet are obviously in the best position to ... | |
| Bearded Dragon 18 month Male Beard Turns Black | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: Bearded Dragon 18 month Male Beard Turns Black. Why? What are the causes and what brings this on? ... A: Beard darkening is quite normal in adult males and occurs to a less dramatic extent in females. They ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Issues | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I have acquired a 4 year old dragon and I am not sure of her health ... I have a 1 year old dragon ... A: I'm not aware of any condition that would affect their body odour to such an extent. Intestinal ... | |
| Bearded Dragon. | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about 3 months. He is approx. 11.5inches long at the moment. He ... A: I'm glad to hear about the supplements. You also need to know that the sunlight exposure needs to be ... | |
| Grey Tree Frog | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently discovered a Grey Tree Frog that had hitched a ride inside a plant I brought in for ... A: I am also a fan of the greys and would agree that returning him to the wild is in his best interest. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon. | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about 3 months. He is approx. 11.5inches long at the moment. He ... A: You didn't happen to mention whether he is on a regular calcium supplementation schedule or what his ... | |
| feeders are hiding!! | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: ok so I know this isn't DIRECTLY reptile related but I really didn't know where else to go. My ... A: Feeders that run for cover is certainly a reptile related problem and it happens to varying degrees ... | |
| my baby bearded dragon isnt eating! | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: only about 5 days old i got him last night and i have attempted feeding him today but he doesnt ... A: It is likely a combination of two factors. The first is that he is only five days old. Hatchling ... | |
| bearded dragon lighting and heating | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: My older brother bought a bearded dragon and he doesn't quite know how to take care of it properly. ... A: You can turn both the heat lamp and the long UV light off at night. That will give him a normal ... | |
| baby bearded dragon. | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: i have had my baby dragon 4 around 4 weeks now and the past 3 days he has been acting really strange ... A: It may be something as simple as an up-coming shedding cycle. Reptiles can often feel a bit out of ... | |
| Tree Frog Symptoms | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: We have 6 tree frogs and today when we were cleaning out their cage, when we went to pick up 2 out ... A: It sounds like it may be tetany. I've seen this a couple times with young, rescued lizards. They ... | |
| lepard tortoise | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: my tortoise seems to have a cold and shes had it for a while now could you give me some advice on ... A: Tortoise keepers use the term "runny nose syndrome" to describe the symptoms in tortoises that are ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: i am gettin a baby in a few weeks i have read up loads about them and i cant wait,i was just ... A: It depends a bit on the size of our set-up. The lamps that produce the highest level of UVB are the ... | |
| My Leopard Gecko | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My leopard gecko is male. We've had him for about 4 months. A few months ago we gave him a mealworm ... A: It doesn't sound like you have had the best of luck with this gecko in the few months that you have ... | |
| baby bearded dragon eating | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: we have a new bearded dragon, purchased from petsmart, they said he is 'vet-assured', anyway they ... A: It sounds like he is settling in well. They often don't start feeding right away in a new ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is really light colored. He almost looks yellowish white, with dark under his ... A: Lighter colour changes are not typically associated with illness in beardeds. Sometimes animals that ... | |
| brown anole breeding | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: my 2 females have been breeding with the male like crazy i could use any info on offspring and if i ... A: Baby brown anoles are very tiny and you will find it much easier to feed them and contain them if ... | |
| do i have a sick beardie? | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: one is fine eats both live an greens an poo's once a day an has just had a shred. the other (roxy) ... A: Even though your other bearded defecates every day it is still well within normal range for a ... | |
| My bearded dragon is losing its tail | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is losing its tail. We got him two weeks ago and he was in the middle of a shed, ... A: I'm not a vet but I believe that it would be done under a local anesthetic to the tail area ... | |
| My bearded dragon is losing its tail | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is losing its tail. We got him two weeks ago and he was in the middle of a shed, ... A: It sounds like he might have a case of dry gangrene, commonly called "tailrot". It can start with an ... | |
| what tree branches to use for iguana habitat | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: my iguana outgrown the branches it had, so i had to put bigger ones. i use eucalyptus branches, is ... A: The numerous sites devoted to safe parrot keeping are an excellent resource for lists of toxic woods ... | |
| my gekko | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: its shedding its skin but the bit over its head wont shed and is causing problems its strugling to ... A: Shedding problems are often caused by dryness which tends to cause the old skin to break up into ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is less than six months old,and has lateley had something resembling piles hanging ... A: It sounds like he has developed a tissue prolapse and that is really considered a vet requiring ... | |
| TOO MANY SPIDERS | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: My name is Danny I am an animal science major in my second year and my school, NMSU, does not deal ... A: I have similar issues in my reptile room. I also breed feeder insects and the food and environment ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: My water dragon has not been eating for a while. she had a seizure a few days ago or at least it ... A: I'm not quite clear from your post whether the cat food had been her regular diet before this or if ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragon jumped off of me is his normal???and also the lights do I ever shut any of them ... A: Baby beardeds can be a bit more skittish then adults and will sometimes make a sudden leap to ... | |
| my chameleon have cut his tongue | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I have find it on the floor of my terrarium, what could I do? will he get infection? thank you very ... A: Any injury that breaks the skin presents a potential infection risk. I hope that there was not a lot ... | |
| Bearded dragon feeding | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I purchases my first baby bearded dragon a few days ago. He eats about 10 small crickets a day, but ... A: Baby beardeds are often not very interested in greens but that tends to change as they get a bit ... | |
| Overweight Leopard Gecko | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a female Leo, she's about 2 years old and I think she's overweight. I just weighed her and ... A: That does sound a bit on the "full-figured" side for a normal female leo. I'm assuming that she is ... | |
| my bearded dragon lost movement in her back feet | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: shes about a year in a half, she loves hunting for her food, she wont eat it enless moving. Her diet ... A: I will try to answer your follow-up questions in the order that you asked them. The multi-vitamin ... | |
| my bearded dragon lost movement in her back feet | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: shes about a year in a half, she loves hunting for her food, she wont eat it enless moving. Her diet ... A: If I have understood correctly and you have not been supplementing her diet up until now then it ... | |
| help | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: OK so my bearded dragon is about 1 year old and is healthy but lately he has been closing his right ... A: Your bulb is due to be replaced at this point anyway so I would recommend that you switch to one of ... | |
| aquatic toad | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm worried about one of our toads it as ballooned up and looks fit to burst, we have noticed the ... A: If the worms you are noticing are small, thin and white then they are likely Planaria. Planaria can ... | |
| found squirrel tree frog | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: We found what we think to be a squirrel tree frog on our garage door. My kids have brought it in, ... A: Personally, I would not attempt any treatment based on a single spot *but* I would keep a very close ... | |
| desert tortoise | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a desert tortoise and he fell over on his back, when i found him he seems to have a cut ... A: Your question was quite clear but I mis-read it as "on" his shell instead of "from" his shell, ... | |
| desert tortoise | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a desert tortoise and he fell over on his back, when i found him he seems to have a cut ... A: If the wound was deep enough to penetrate into the the softer, lighter coloured tissue below then I ... | |
| Yellow coloring around bearded dragons eyes | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is two years old and I don't remember him having yellow around his eyes when he ... A: I'm glad you made the appointment. It is always good to have a vet look over your pet and it will ... | |
| found squirrel tree frog | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: We found what we think to be a squirrel tree frog on our garage door. My kids have brought it in, ... A: Your experience with the Red-eye will serve you well. The various "Hyla" members of North American ... | |
| American Box turtle health | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Our Box turtle [female- age 12] has swollen cheeks. We've read that that is a box turtle illness. I ... A: From your desription, it sounds like an ear abscess (perhaps on both sides) which is an extremely ... | |
| baby Leo problem | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: 5 days ago my leopard gecko egg hatched, it took 2 months to hatch. the baby inside is odd looking, ... A: The lack of feeding is not a cause for alarm yet. They continue to feed off the absorbed yolk for ... | |
| is my beardie sick? | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has not been with me very long. But I know her routine very well. She would eat a ... A: It is a bit early for brumation but certainly not out of the question. Most start showing signs ... | |
| Basilisk's leg is swollen | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend recently bought this female basilisk from a pet store. he said when he first got her ... A: If it is indeed an abscess that has spread into the surrounding tissues then there is little that ... | |
| chinese water dragons | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I have two water dragons and one is running around eating and acting normal but the other sleeps all ... A: You didn't happen to mention how long you have had these two and if he/she was eating/basking and ... | |
| CWD feeding | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: My CWD recently felt a bit ill (lethargy, loss of appetite, skin discolouration), so we took him to ... A: Kudos to you for seeking veterinary help. Hookworms are particularly nasty and can debilitate an ... | |
| Bump on basalisk tial | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: There is a bump or abscess on the tail of my brown basilisk I'm not really sure what it is but it ... A: It could be some type of either malignant or benign tumour, reptiles get those the same as other ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I bought a baby bearded dragon about a week ago from a pet store. He was fine and eating vegetables, ... A: I wish I had a simple and easy answer for you. The symptoms you describe and his appearance in the ... | |
| sulcata tortoise wounds | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: my puppy attacked my sulcata while i wasn't home. he has a few scrapes on his shell and i was ... A: My two favourites, and also the ones often used by vets, are chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine. Both ... | |
| snake | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: i came across a snake that i have never seen nor heard of. It was all black with a yellow ring ... A: It sounds like you found a Ringneck snake, a small harmless species. There are several sub-species ... | |
| Bearded Dragon injured chin | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My beardie has a scraped up chin/nose and it keeps re-injuring it. I have painted it with new skin ... A: That can be a very frustrating situation. There are a couple species like Chinese Water dragons and ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: We are caring for my grandson's leopard gecko who is aprox 2-3 yrs old. His eyes are closed ... A: Leopard geckos are part of a group called eye-lid geckos in that they possess moveable, blinking ... | |
| Veiled Chameleon | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a few questions relating to veiled chameleons. i received a young beautiful male four days ... A: Congratulations on your new cham. Veileds are very enthusiastic baskers and need both high ... | |
| Home for reptiles | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I just read your answer to tongue problems in veiled chameleon hope it works for ours. She has been ... A: I would really only be able to make a few very generalized suggestions for re-locating some of your ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Behavior | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: How often should my two Leos be going to the bathroom. Pickles, the larger of the two females, eats ... A: Pickles is a very nice looking gecko. Lol, leopard gecko morphs are, however, not my strong area of ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Behavior | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: After my adult Leo eats in the evening she goes to the area where she uses the bathroom and climbs ... A: It is actually a bit more unusual that she is sleeping all night. Leopard geckos are normally ... | |
| Sunny (Bearded Dragon) | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I had a beautiful Bearded Dragon given to me a couple of weeks ago, I have never had such a uniqe ... A: I am including a link to one of the best bearded dragon care sites available. Dr. Tosney is the head ... | |
| Snake ID? | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: This snake was found in my backyard. I have a 4 yr old daughter, so I hope the snake we found is not ... A: The head shape (non-triangular) and pattern look like a member of the Nerodia genus which are ... | |
| Chameleon heath | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: My chameleon insides are coming out of its anus.Somthing is wrong he is still alive and looks ... A: Your chameleon has developed a prolapse and it really is a vet requiring condition. You might have ... | |
| green anole | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: My male anole has a growth.....like a tumor? It started small and now is huge. I've never seen ... A: It could be a tumour or cyst, reptiles are not immune to developing those just like humans but it is ... | |
| Baby Corn Snake | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I NEED help with my baby corn snake! I fed him for the first time I had him and he ate well. He ... A: If you are still able to recognize the pinkie then I strongly suspect that your baby may be ... | |
| Five Lined/Blue Tailed Skink | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I found a blue tailed skink in my back yard today. I would really like to keep her as a pet, but ... A: Blue tails are diurnal (active in the daytime) and will bask so a UV source would be natural and ... | |
| beardy constipation | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: My beardie hasn't pooped in weeks!!! he still looks healthy and isn't very bloated and is still ... A: Your temps are in range but still a bit at the bottom end for an optimal basking temp. Is it ... | |
| Dumpy Tree Frog | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Our Dumpy tree frog has red leg. We took her to the reptile vet 5 days ago, they gave her some ... A: Baytril (enrofloxacin) is often the first antibiotic prescribed in these cases because of its broad ... | |
| Iguana light | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: Repti Glo 2.0 good for my iguana??? Thanks ANSWER: Hi Constantinos Any of the various UVB lights ... A: You should be fine with that combination regardless of the brand. Your iguana should also be ... | |
| Iguana light | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Repti Glo 2.0 good for my iguana??? Thanks A: Any of the various UVB lights graded as 2.0 produce very little UVB and are primarily only used for ... | |
| found a baby turtle in the street | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: found a bby turtle on a country rd by some woods..it has brown shell & yellow spots..what kind is it ... A: I will really need a more detailed description or better yet a photo to have any hope of telling you ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragon has eaten his own poop is he going to get sick? A: Provided he is currently healthy then just eating poop is unlikely to make him ill. The problem ... | |
| Lizard infection/eye problem? | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko. One of his eyes(pupil) is smaller than the other. It is more narrow. It also ... A: Leopard geckos are visual hunters. If the sight in that eye is affected then that will have an ... | |
| is my frog pregnant? | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: i have had a Firebelly toad for about 12 years now. about a month ago, it had started to make a ... A: I'm not sure from your question whether you are aware that frogs (with only the rare exception) ... | |
| Bearded Dragon can't poop | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: My son's bearded dragon is having a hard time pooping. We can see it and it looks like he is trying ... A: There are several potential causes for constipation or blockages in reptiles. I can suggest a couple ... | |
| Turtle Behavior | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I rescued a turtle that was about to be run over on the highway. I researched a general outside ... A: Wild reptiles can have a very difficult time adjusting to limited space. He has never encountered a ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 bearded dragon and they have been shedding there skin and every time they been doing it ... A: I don't think you have anything to worry about at all. Your mom is actually right this time. When ... | |
| Turtle Behavior | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I rescued a turtle that was about to be run over on the highway. I researched a general outside ... A: most people would not take the time and risk of stopping and sadly, others actually attempt to run ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: A: Your dragon looks pretty good in the photo although I have no way to really judge his size. His tail ... | |
| worming? | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: iv had my beardy for over two years now but recently a friend rang me with concerns about her friend ... A: Beardeds can develop problems with intestinal worms and also with single-celled parasites despite ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Depressed | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: In December I bought my boyfriend two bearded dragons, one male and one female. They are about a ... A: It sounds like you got them when they were about 6 months old then? Now that they are older you ... | |
| Bearded Dragon won't eat veggies | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: My BD is about 1 year old now. He has been very healthy. We handle him daily and he loves it! He ... A: I think the only thing that is "wrong" with him is that he has become a little bit spoiled! : ) ... | |
| Bad condensation in our leopard geckos tank | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have just bought a couple of geckos with the set up for my son for his birthday and there seems to ... A: It sounds like you just need better ventilation in the tank. A lot of people who have high humidity ... | |
| Bearded dragon possible skin problem. | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I currently own a 2 year old beardie. Over the last week i noticed his face (excluding beard area) ... A: Your description of the "gray mask" certainly does sound like a pre-shed condition, that would ... | |
| Bearded dragons not himself | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: but the past two weeks he seems to have developed a eye infection its a bit swollen and i keep ... A: The eye problem alone is likely to seriously affect his eating. Beardeds are visual hunters (some ... | |
| blue tongued skink a good choice? | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a college student and have been missing having some sort of critter around to care for. I've ... A: I can certainly empathize with your situation. I remember that acquiring a critter of some sort ... | |
| Vibrations effect leopard gecko eggs? | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: my leopard gecko is about to lay her eggs, i have my incubator set up down stairs. right outside my ... A: That's what I would do in your situation. A folded blanket or a couple layers of folded towels under ... | |
| cwd | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: he does seem scared of us still thought he would be settled by now. he is in a 5 ft x 3 ft viv temps ... A: Your enclosure size is great and your ambient temperatures are fine. I would try to increase your ... | |
| Digital Hygrometer / Thermometer | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking about getting a digital hygrometer to use for my various Reptiles. I noticed that my ... A: I always tend to believe that anything digital is always going to be more accurate. I'm afraid that ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: How do I know if my female bearded dragon is ready to mate? A: I'm not sure if you are asking about age or willingness so I'll discuss both. Females should be at ... | |
| bd | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: A: I really don't think you need to be worried. In all my years of dealing with reptiles I have never ... | |
| Leopard gecko inflammation | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: We have an older (10 years) leopard gecko at our workplace, and he has recently developed a bulging ... A: If what you are seeing is prolapsed tissue then yes, it is a vet requiring situation and the sooner ... | |
| leopard gecko | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: i just bought my leopard gecko iggy (baby)yesterday on may 1st and his tank says that it is around ... A: Congratulations on your new baby. It is really advisable to let reptiles settle into their new ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I've had a Chinese Water Dragon for 4 yrs now, I thought it was a male because of the thick tail and ... A: Well, lol, that must have come as quite a shock after 4 years. It is always strange to have to ... | |
| Tokay Gecko climbing issue. | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Okay, so I've been dealing with geckos and other reptiles for a while(I've had Leopards, Fat-Tails, ... A: that really helps. Clinging difficulties with arboreal geckos is most frequently caused by humidity ... | |
| Gender of Gekko gecko | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: How may I identify the gender of Gekko gecko? I know that there are some differences in preanal ... A: The difference is mostly with the size and prominience of the pores rather then the actual number. ... | |
| Yellow Bellied Slider | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a yellow bellied slider. I'm not sure of his age but I know he's young. Probally the size of ... A: It sounds like your earlier problems with setting up his environment caused him a few setbacks but ... | |
| loss of appetite | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: it is my friend she has a fat tailed gecko and it is that it has lossed it's appetite and it is ... A: Unfortunately, loss of appetite is not specific to any particular condition. Aside from ensuring the ... | |
| reptile | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: what will happen if you put a milk snake and a tortoise together A: You would have a very unhappy, stressed and likely injured snake! Snakes are very solitary and are ... | |
| Leopard gecko is lazy | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I bought my Leo yesterday and all I have seen him do is hide and sleep. Also I took him out today ... A: He sounds quite normal actually. It is good to give them a few days without handling at first to let ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: he has never really been handled and im trying to gain trust by hand feeding and touching his back ... A: No worries about the follow-up questions, ask away! I'm glad you got the digital temp. gauge they ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: he has never really been handled and im trying to gain trust by hand feeding and touching his back ... A: His size that you quoted is called the snout to vent length (SVL) and 8 to 9 inches is well within ... | |
| leopard gecko hatched! | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Heyy i just have a quick question because im a little worried. My little leopard gecko hatched a ... A: I suspect that he will start in the next couple days as long as your tank temperatures are ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: he has never really been handled and im trying to gain trust by hand feeding and touching his back ... A: Male beardeds are very territorial and I suspect the head butting of the glass is him reacting to ... | |
| Crested Gecko Eggs | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: my crested gecko laid 2 eggs last week, not her first, but they had scratched in them from her, the ... A: If the scratches are just in the white, leathery shell then I would not anticipate a problem. If ... | |
| Safe ground cover plants | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I own a veiled chameleon and a crested gecko. (in separate enclosures). The crested is in a ... A: The various tortoise sites are an excellent resource for safe plant information. I have linked ... | |
| milksnake | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: i have just got a milk snake and had it for 2 weeks it is about 18 months old i fed it for the ... A: The two most common causes of regurgitation in snakes are sub-optimal temperature and overly large ... | |
| blue belly lizard from nevada!! | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: 3 years ago my step dad found a blue belly fence lizard trapped on the back of his semi truck from ... A: You did the right thing 3 years ago by not releasing your stow-away into a non-native environment. ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon that is about 8 months old. I initially noticed that there were pieces of ... A: The exoskeltons of mature insects are not very digestible. It is quite normal to see and recognize ... | |
| Found a baby painted turtle | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I found a baby painted turtle I believe it is, and I would like to set up a nice tank for him.. any ... A: Turtles can be a bit expensive to set up properly. They require a heat source, a UVB source and ... | |
| Leopard gecko not eating / regurgitating | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: we got our Leo about a week ago and since then I have not seen him eating much at all. I did see him ... A: Reptiles can regurgitate for a number of reasons but the most common causes are temperature and prey ... | |
| sick leo | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: How can you tell if some thing is wrong with your gecko? I have two and the female hatched two eggs ... A: Egg laying can be very taxing on the body of female reptiles. It takes protein and a lot of calcium ... | |
| bearded dragon & leopard gecko | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: and have them in a 4ft tank, which i have been told is big enough. i also have a leopard gecko, who ... A: The main concern is disease transmission although intra-species aggression is always a possibility. ... | |
| new baby bearded dragon | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: i just got my new baby dragon and the 1st night after i set up his cage i toss in 2 crickets for him ... A: Two of the main reasons that reptiles regurgitate is temperature and food size. It sounds like you ... | |
| My beardie's lighting | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I purchased Exo Terra bulb 160 watts from the internet, as I heard it's the best choice for ... A: The voltage difference actually had crossed my mind when I was thinking about your answer but ... | |
| One Iguana | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: What causes my one iguana to have a shinny blue face and spikes ?? A: There can be alot of variation with colour with iguanas depending on their country of origin, ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: can you please tell me if it is a boy or a girl when i looked i could really make out only one bump ... A: Femoral pores are not a reliable indicator for sexing young dragons. I used to look at the pores ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: can you please tell me if it is a boy or a girl when i looked i could really make out only one bump ... A: I think it is a bit early to tell but it should be clear in another month or so. I looked at the ... | |
| My beardie's lighting | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I purchased Exo Terra bulb 160 watts from the internet, as I heard it's the best choice for ... A: There are a few things to know about mercury vapour lamps. When they are first turned on the light ... | |
| Day Gecko Not Eating | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a few problems with my Madagascan Green Day Gecko. She started to go off of her food ... A: I would soak her for at least 20 minutes in tepid water, a bit longer if she is not overly stressed ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: Bought a bearded dragon on 28 march 2010 said it is 6 mths old. Since having it, it has not ate or ... A: It is quite normal for reptiles to not eat for well over a week after being placed in a new ... | |
| Leopard Geckos | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My daughter just passed away and we are taking care of her geckos. They are not eating, one is very ... A: The first and easiest potential cause to rule out would be the temperature. Reptile appetites are ... | |
| Snakes and tortoise / gecko and tortoise? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My sister has recently received a red-footed tortoise for her birthday and my dad wants to know if ... A: I would advise against attempting that for a few reasons. There is always the potential risk for ... | |
| Day Gecko Not Eating | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a few problems with my Madagascan Green Day Gecko. She started to go off of her food ... A: I know the diminishing appetite started before the shedding issues but I have always found that ... | |
| bearded dragons and babies | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a 3 month old son a friend has been looking after my bearded dragon but can not any more is ... A: Extreme care and strict hygiene needs to be practiced when reptiles are kept in the same household ... | |
| dumpy tree frog | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I just got my Dumpy Tree Frog from the pet store the other day, and I'm concerned because he is not ... A: You will have to camp out in your classroom all night if you hope to see much activity from your ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: my beared dragon has been laying in the corner for 2 weeks now. He wont eat unless i take him out ... A: Bearded dragons of both sexes brumate (hibernate) but it would be rather unusual for them to start ... | |
| garter snakes | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: my mom says no snakes that eat rats and i really wanted a king snake but i may get a garter so im ... A: Garter snakes are completely safe to keep as pets. There are numerous different species but they all ... | |
| WTF eye issues | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My questions is this we have a 10 year Whites Tree Frog, with an eye that appears to have mucus ... A: Baytril is by prescription only. Your vet will be able to best advise you on dosage, administration ... | |
| Fat taiked gecko isn't eating | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: .. For the past 2 weeks he hasn't been eating. For the first week he wasn't shedding properly so I ... A: Mr. Gecko does indeed look unwell in the photo you attached. My first suggestion would be to raise ... | |
| baby golden skinks | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: much to our surprise our skink (purchased from the pet store) is having babies as I type. She must ... A: Recent reptile arrivals don't tend to eat right away. They have just absorbed the last of the egg ... | |
| baby golden skinks | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: much to our surprise our skink (purchased from the pet store) is having babies as I type. She must ... A: Usually the membrane breaks up in the birthing process but if it remains intact I would break it as ... | |
| baby golden skinks | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: much to our surprise our skink (purchased from the pet store) is having babies as I type. She must ... A: How exciting and surprising! Reptiles can store sperm for quite some time. With live bearers the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon illness | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: My brother bought a female bearded dragon that was a golden brown color, about 1 year old and maybe ... A: That must have been terribly shocking and traumatic for your brother and family. Unfortunately it ... | |
| Male Beardeds Tail Fell Off | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I put him in a bath and when I looked in on him a few minutes later it was floating in the water. He ... A: Any of the various topical antibiotic ointments that you can get at drug stores like Polysporin, ... | |
| Is my bearded draggon in good hands? | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I got my first reptile (baby bearded dragon) 2 days ago and I'm trying to monitor every move he or ... A: Phosphorous isn't bad for them per se, it is essential but it needs to be present in the right ... | |
| Beach sand for iguanas | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have had alot of experience with iguannas but very large ones and we always put natural beach sand ... A: Safety is always my first criteria when choosing a substrate. Whether an animal is likely to ingest ... | |
| Crested Gecko introduction? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a year old male crested. He was raised with other geckos when I purchased him in Dec. '09. I ... A: Mating behaviour with many species of geckos, including cresteds, can be very aggressive as the male ... | |
| Is my bearded draggon in good hands? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I got my first reptile (baby bearded dragon) 2 days ago and I'm trying to monitor every move he or ... A: Your enclosure is fine. The perceived "problem" with partially screened tanks as opposed to ... | |
| Iguana cage | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a cage that formerly was used for a ball python. I want to use the cage for an iguana. ... A: It is always a safe precaution to give a previously enjoyed cage a cleaning before putting another ... | |
| Baby Gecko | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Good Day! I have a baby Leopard gecko. Probably about 3-4 weeks old. I've only had him/her for 2 ... A: I know you are worried but at less then 3 weeks he is still new and from what you have described I ... | |
| leopard gecko | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: my gecko has not eaten for 4 months, i've tried meal/wax worms, she does not like pinky's and won't ... A: The lack of weight loss is a good sign. If she appears otherwise healthy, ie. bright-eyed, alert and ... | |
| My Baby BD has a wierd mouth fungus | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I just got a baby bearded dragon for christmas and at first he was doing fine. About 5 days ago he ... A: I really think that what you are seeing is related to shedding and that the whole thing will resolve ... | |
| My Baby BD has a wierd mouth fungus | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I just got a baby bearded dragon for christmas and at first he was doing fine. About 5 days ago he ... A: Unfortunately your photo was too unfocused for me to get a really good look at the area. I could see ... | |
| Red-Eared Slider Turtle | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Ok I have a few simple questions about my red-eared slider turtle. First I will explain some things ... A: Your incandescent bulb does not produce UVB, no incandescent bulb does. Only fluorescent bulbs and ... | |
| Is my bearded draggon in good hands? | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I got my first reptile (baby bearded dragon) 2 days ago and I'm trying to monitor every move he or ... A: It is certainly evident that you did quite a bit of research before getting your bearded, well done. ... | |
| Blue crested lizards | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: i have just obtained 2 femal + 1 male blue crested lizards, these apparently are originally from ... A: This is a close relative of the more common Garden lizard, sometimes called the Bloodsucker (Calotes ... | |
| my turtle is sick | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: when I first got my turtle he was very active and playful. I've had him about 1 month. Latley he's ... A: Although I can't tell you exactly what is wrong with your turtle (I wish I could) I can discuss some ... | |
| leopard geckos | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I bought 4 leopard geckos 2 months ago. All are healthy and eating well one was a little thin in the ... A: The juvenile's ability to trigger aggression in the older male is related to his hormone production ... | |
| bearded dragons urine | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: ive noticed that my dragon has been having black liquid coming out that i thought was urine but im ... A: Beardeds use the same liquid waste system as birds. Their "urine" is a combination of liquid and a ... | |
| Baby Gecko | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Good Day! I have a baby Leopard gecko. Probably about 3-4 weeks old. I've only had him/her for 2 ... A: Determining whether he vomited or defecated what you found is certainly the key point! : ) If the ... | |
| broken front left leg | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: i purchased a adolescent leopard gecko from a local pet shoppe that had been there for several ... A: There is a method of splinting small limbs that is used for birds but frankly I suspect that the ... | |
| beared dragons sleep habits | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: We just inherited a bearded dragon and we are still learning about them, we believe he is about 2 ... A: He should have both lights off at night to provide him with a normal day-night photo period. As you ... | |
| Austrailian Whites tree frog has hind leg poralysis and slightly twisted body | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: we change his water daily, but came home and discovered him upside down in water dish. water looked ... A: In my experience, the prognosis does not sound good for your little guy. Discolouration and hanging ... | |
| Fire skink scratches | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a fire skink and today I noticed that he has scabs and an open wound over his head and two ... A: very helpful. They look like physical abrasions to me as well. Their elongated shape, colour and the ... | |
| Austrailian Whites tree frog has hind leg poralysis and slightly twisted body | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: we change his water daily, but came home and discovered him upside down in water dish. water looked ... A: that is very helpful. Hind leg paralysis can have several origins such as trauma, infection, ... | |
| frightened beardie | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: i got my bearded dragon for Christmas when he was a juvi, so 3-4 months or so, and its February now, ... A: It may be fear based but it also sounds like he may be going through a period of increased ... | |
| My Crested Tree Lizard | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My Crested Tree Lizard A.K.A Changeable Tree Lizard is not moving. When I held it, it did not ... A: I don't know if you have access to veterinarians experienced in reptiles in Malaysia but with ... | |
| bearded dragons | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragon has not been defecating and i have had him for 2 days he looks healthy he is ... A: I don't think you actually have a problem! Reptiles have a much slower metabolism then mammals and ... | |
| Fat tail breeding and behaviour | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a male fat tailed gecko and would like to breed from him but need more information on ... A: Although I have no direct experience breeding fat tails I have bred leopard geckos which is quite ... | |
| leopad geckos | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: ihave 1 male and 3 female leopard geckos n have had them fr about a year but i have nvr seen any ... A: There are a couple things that can help will trigger breeding behaviour and egg laying in leos. ... | |
| Yellow slider turtle | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I know you said you have limited experience with turltes but you may be able to help. i rescued a ... A: I have linked a couple turtle rescue organizations in Florida that specialize in rehabilatation and ... | |
| Better Fire Skink? | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Please Help!! I have recently gotten a Fire Skink 3 days ago and he seems ok (physical injuries are ... A: That sounds much better. It sounds like the "shock" of landing in an entirely new and different ... | |
| sore on bearded dragon | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: we have a 2yr old male dragon he has a sore thats hard about 5 to 10 mm with what looks like a blood ... A: I would agree, most of the photos I could find depict it primarily as a flakiness of the the outer ... | |
| leopard geckos | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Some places say to use a UVB light others say no. I prefer the UVB light during the day to bring out ... A: As a nocturnal species your leo does not require a UVB source. The amount of UVB produced by most of ... | |
| sore on bearded dragon | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: we have a 2yr old male dragon he has a sore thats hard about 5 to 10 mm with what looks like a blood ... A: The yellow colouration is actually the most concerning aspect of your description. I am linking two ... | |
| Weird Fire skink | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Please Help!! I have recently gotten a Fire Skink 3 days ago and he seems ok (physical injuries are ... A: That level of lethargic behaviour does not sound healthy to me nor does it sound like usual Fire ... | |
| Red-Eyed Tree Frog | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Good morning. We have had two red-eyed tree frogs for over a year. Over the last few days, one has ... A: I have to admit that my first thought was "Uh-oh, that doesn't sound good". I have always found that ... | |
| fat-tailed gecko has a white tail | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I bought a fat-tailed gecko just about a month ago. This is our first lizard so I am not very ... A: It is always hard to give advice based on description alone but I doubt what you are seeing is ... | |
| whites treefrogs | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: what kind of heating and lighting systems should i use to heat a 18x18x24 terrarium for my whites ... A: White's tree frogs (like most frogs) have quite simple heating and lighting requirements. They ... | |
| tarantula | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I bought a pink toe tarantula about 2 months ago but he/she wont eat. I have him in a tall tank with ... A: Pink toes are one of my favourite species and I'm currently raising a spiderling of that species to ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My male Bearded dragon looks ill. Last night i noticed his eyes looked like he was drugged,when i ... A: With any luck, the watery eyes could be the result of an actual physical irritation like a dusty ... | |
| blind box turtle hatchling | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I need help encouraging this baby box to eat. The vet says it was born without eyes and may not eat. ... A: It sounds like you are doing all you can at home to save this little guy. I agree that hibernation ... | |
| first crested gecko | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Hey, so I just got my first crested gecko two days ago from a breeder at an exotic bird and reptile ... A: Lol, yes they don't tend to enjoy the soaking process! That is why I suggest a small container and ... | |
| blind box turtle hatchling | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I need help encouraging this baby box to eat. The vet says it was born without eyes and may not eat. ... A: You don't happen to mention when this turtle was hatched. New hatchlings will feed off the absorbed ... | |
| leopard gecko not eating | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: i have two leopard geckos. i went to petco and saw that they were up for adoption. The guy who ... A: Under normal circumstances leopard geckos should not require special UVB light because they are ... | |
| first crested gecko | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Hey, so I just got my first crested gecko two days ago from a breeder at an exotic bird and reptile ... A: I will try to answer your list of questions in the order that they were asked and will not address ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Sick? | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Sleeping alot and is not Very Active. For about 3 weeks i Only Had a Uva Light in the Tank But Today ... A: There are numerous possible causes for a reptile to stop feeding ranging from illness, parasitic ... | |
| Iguana toe problem... | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Hey there, I adopted a baby iguana about two months ago, by a friend of mine that would move to ... A: Missing and broken toes and nails are a very common occurance with iguanas in captivity (and perhaps ... | |
| my iguana has turned yellow after vet treatment | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: First of all i would like to start by telling about my iguanas set up it(since its a 6 month old ... A: I appreciate the vote of confidence but my area of "expertise" with iguanas is in the husbandry, ... | |
| leopard gecko stopped using her bk feet... | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: We cleaned out her cage a few days ago and all of a sudden 2 days ago she stopped using her bk ... A: The first thing I would question would be her vitamin/mineral supplementation schedule. Calcium ... | |
| My bearded dragon will not eat | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My family purchased Isa, our 8 month old bearded dragon almost 3 weeks ago. In that time she has ... A: The first thing I would suggest is that you give Isa daily soaks for about 15 minutes in an inch or ... | |
| turtles diet | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing a brochure for my class over turtles the turtles are a red-eared turtle and a painted ... A: Red ear sliders and painted turtles would both eat aquatic vegetation but I'm not familiar with the ... | |
| 5 1/2 month Beardie | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: We have had our baby beardie for 4 1/2 months . I have a few questions I have not been able to get ... A: Substrate choice is probably one of the most debated topics in reptile keeping. Any loose particle ... | |
| crested gecko | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: my son's crested gecko has just shed and he noticed he has some bumps under his jawline. It is more ... A: I'm sure you can appreciate how difficult it is to give an opinion on something that I can't see. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko's thinning tail | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: From another expert on this website, I learned that my son's leopard gecko's thinning tail is due to ... A: Yes, the tail is a primary fat storage area for leopard geckos. Unfortunately weight loss is not a ... | |
| re: crested gecko | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: yeah last night I put two globs of the yogurt/fruit mix on her hammock where she was laying, and ... A: If there was skeletal involvement with some weakening of the bones then that will take a while ... | |
| Beared Dragon | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I can home last night after being out for a few hours to find my bearded dragon lying on his back. ... A: The only case of calcium deficiency/MBD that I have dealt with directly was with a rescued baby ... | |
| Beared Dragon | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I can home last night after being out for a few hours to find my bearded dragon lying on his back. ... A: Unfortunately the Exo Terra bulbs have not been performing as well as the Zoo-Med bulbs in ... | |
| Beared Dragon | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I can home last night after being out for a few hours to find my bearded dragon lying on his back. ... A: The only actual dosage I have seen for oral, liquid calcium is this one (NeoCalglucon®, 1cc/kg PO ... | |
| Beared Dragon | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I can home last night after being out for a few hours to find my bearded dragon lying on his back. ... A: that really helps. I think you are still dealing with a calcium deficiency problem. I assume that ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon doesn't seem to be growing. I bought him 3 months ago and was told that he was ... A: Beardeds grow very rapidly for the first 6 to 8 months and then slow down. The growth from there on ... | |
| tortoise | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: It would be very much appreciated if you would email me an in depth description of how we should ... A: I am assuming that what you have is a Horsfield's tortoise which is a commonly available species in ... | |
| bearded dragons stool | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for almost 4 years now, and lately he has been acting a little strange. ... A: It sounds like your "he" is actually a "she". You may not be aware that female reptiles often lay ... | |
| proper tank for crested gecko | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on getting a crested gecko, and I have a regular aquarium tank I housed a Leopard ... A: It's not absolutely necessary, a crested will be fine in a horizontal 15 gal as well. The tank I ... | |
| Cut not healing | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I have two Russian Tortoise that are about 3 years old. Recently the smaller one received a cut on ... A: It certainly sounds like it could be infected. Reptile pus forms as a soft, semi-solid rather then ... | |
| proper tank for crested gecko | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on getting a crested gecko, and I have a regular aquarium tank I housed a Leopard ... A: You have a 15 galllon which is often recommended as sufficient (but the minimum) for a single ... | |
| Centeral west Bearded Dragon head injury | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you could give me advice please .I live in Australia in the Centeral West(Counrty) I was ... A: Your farmer's instinct and intuition for what he needs is serving you and him well I would say. A ... | |
| bulb ran out! | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon and this mornin the reflecter lamp ran out and it is much colder inside and ... A: All incandescent bulbs produce some heat so even a regular household bulb for lighting can be used ... | |
| re: crested gecko | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been recently talking with Tracie and cannot ask questions to her at this time, and I need ... A: Lol, I think that virtually all animals are instinctively attracted to food with a higher fat ... | |
| re: crested gecko | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have been recently talking with Tracie and cannot ask questions to her at this time, and I need ... A: I can certainly understand your frustration and feel a bit awkward stepping into the middle of ... | |
| re: crested gecko | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have been recently talking with Tracie and cannot ask questions to her at this time, and I need ... A: Tracie reacted that way to your purchase of a coiled, compact fluoroescent because of the info ... | |
| Unusual White's Tree Frog Condition | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5yr old Aussie White's who has recently had a sequence of issues with her hind legs - since ... A: Personally, I would not bother with the Mupirocin. Its spectrum of activity is primarily the gram ... | |
| please help my horse field tortoise | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: then i thought problem solved but i noticed one a week ago the same on his neck, please help i don't ... A: I suspect that what you are seeing are Springtails. These are very tiny, oblong whitish bugs that ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon and i purchased a new uvb light. Its zoo med power sun. Now her eyes are ... A: Her eyes should start to recover after you remove the light for a few days. The liver stores the ... | |
| My pet turtle is not eating the live worms in blood i got from the aquarium? it looks scared of them.? | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: He hasnt been eating the food pellets either. ever since i have got him abt 24 days back, it hasnt ... A: The bubbles and lack of activity and swimming are a cause for concern. Both indicate a possible ... | |
| Unusual White's Tree Frog Condition | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5yr old Aussie White's who has recently had a sequence of issues with her hind legs - since ... A: very helpful. I would say that her symptoms do sound indicative of a bacterial infection. The ... | |
| my bearded dragon isnt eating | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: my bearded dragon hasnt been eatting for the past couple days. He isnt very active and he kind of ... A: How old and large is your dragon and what is his demeanor and behaviour like when you handle him? As ... | |
| leopard gecko not eating | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko who has recently lost a lot of weight. It lost weight in the stomach and the ... A: Keeping him well hydrated through soaking or dripping water over his snout can help. When animals ... | |
| bearded dragon | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: my dragon ate a woodlice of the kitchen floor will this harm him A: I would highly doubt it. The only insect that you really have to avoid with beardeds is fireflies ... | |
| senegals and water dragons | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I am setting up a terrarium where I work and need to know if a senegal and water dragon can be ... A: Chameleons are very poor candidates for any type of community tank, they really don't even tolerate ... | |
| My pet turtle is not eating the live worms in blood i got from the aquarium? it looks scared of them.? | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: He hasnt been eating the food pellets either. ever since i have got him abt 24 days back, it hasnt ... A: It is common for newly acquired turtles to take a while to settle into a new environment and start ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Concern | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Since Tuesday our Beardie has not eaten or pooped. and im wondering why. he does not seem to be ... A: I would still not rule out brumation. Beardeds can reach sexual maturity by six months as it is more ... | |
| cant get my baby bearded dragon to eat... | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: . i have tired feeding him orally but he wont open his mouth and i don't want to hurt him... how can ... A: I might need a follow-up from you with some more info. How long have you had this bearded? It is ... | |
| beardie not eating | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: my male beardie is bout 9 months old, over recent weeks he has eaten very little and rarely goes to ... A: You are one step ahead of me. Ruling out intestinal parasites is always a recommended first step ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Concern | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: Since Tuesday our Beardie has not eaten or pooped. and im wondering why. he does not seem to be ... A: With summer coming to an end and the days getting shorter adult bearded dragons will start to enter ... | |
| snake scar | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: My snake was bitten today by what I thought was an unconsious prey rat. The bite is not deep and ... A: If there was no blood then it doesn't sound like it penetrated the epidermis very much at all, that ... | |
| when to start feeding my hatchlings | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: i have just had my first clutch of leopard gecko eggs hatch and am unsure as to when i should start ... A: Congratulations on your hatchlings. It is so much fun to look in that egg container and see babies. ... | |
| gecko shedding | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a teacher and have had a gecko for my classroom pet for two years now without any problems. ... A: Reptiles normally shed in response to growth and also just periodically to replace the old skin. ... | |
| my leopard gecko won't eat. | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: ive had my leopard gecko for almost a year now and he is just over 5 years old. about 4 months ago ... A: There are a couple things you mentioned that I would suggest you change. It does however sound like ... | |
| medical advice for my jackson | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Also his rear paws are swelling. One of them looks like it has lost its web. He is kept outside on ... A: I would be concerned enough to visit a vet in this situation. That sounds like a very painful ... | |
| my lizard isn't eating | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: well my gecko lizard isnt eating alot lately.I dont know if shes pregnat or not feeling to good.What ... A: If she is housed with a male and there is a chance that your female is gravid (pregnant) then that ... | |
| bearded dragons lighting | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: do you turn both lights off. e.g uv and the heat light or do you alternate them every night. A: Your dragon needs to have a normal photo-period, that is a day and night cycle so turn both lights ... | |
| Good terrarium inhabitants | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I really would like to start a terrarium with lots of live plants and mosses, and maybe a water ... A: There are a number of gecko species that would be very happy in a naturalistic set-up like that. ... | |
| Chameleon tongue | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: WHAT CAN I DO? MY CHAMELEON'S TONGUE IS HANGING OUT OF HIS MOUTH. IT LOOKS SWOLLEN AT THE TIP.. I ... A: Tongue problems, like the inability to retract it and infections are somewhat common with chams. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Incubator? | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: My leopard geckos will be laying eggs in a few days and I want to know, bottom line, what is the ... A: I have used a homemade one for my personal collection for years and a hovabator at work. The other ... | |
| box turtles | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Can I release my 2 box turtles back into the wild? Is it safe to do so. Both are males, and have to ... A: I have another option for you that will be better for your turtles and for the wild turtle ... | |
| Flapneck chameleon | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I rehabilitate chameleons in South Africa. I have a Flapneck which was brought in entirely swollen. ... A: Generalized edema like that is often the result of kidney infection or other disease of the kidney, ... | |
| leopard gecko not eating | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko who has recently lost a lot of weight. It lost weight in the stomach and the ... A: I'm going to assume that the second enclosure had an adequate hot spot (85 - 90F) to allow the gecko ... | |
| "Bob" my bearded dragon | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: my name is Dillon and I am 10. I have had my bearded dragon since I was 6. He is really cool and ... A: I think that Bob may have gotten a bit car sick! Car sickness happens to animals as well. I used to ... | |
| My baby Iguana | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend just bought a baby Iguana about 4 days ago and he's been doing fantastic, he ... A: Congratulations on your new baby. It's so hard to give an opinion on something I can't see so I want ... | |
| why my baby bearded dragon is not eating | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: i just got my baby bearded dragon yestuerday i got everything he need and the temperture is 87% and ... A: I don't think you have anything to worry about although I'd like to go over your temperatures. The ... | |
| Will a repti glo 2.0 uvb compact (coil) placed in aluminium reflector | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Will a repti glo 2.0 uvb compact (coil) placed in aluminium reflector cause health problems? ... A: Corn snakes do not require a UVB source. They acquire their vitamin D3 through the liver of their ... | |
| Will a repti glo 2.0 uvb compact (coil) placed in aluminium reflector | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Will a repti glo 2.0 uvb compact (coil) placed in aluminium reflector cause health problems? A: I seriously doubt it but it depends on what purpose you are using it for. There were some eye ... | |
| Collared Lizard | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I caught 2 collared lizards and went out and bought them crickets and super worms but they arent ... A: Even captive-bred lizards take about a week to adjust to a new environment and start feeding. Your ... | |
| blue tougue skink | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I bought my skink a month ago which was very happy and livly in the shop with another one, since i ... A: You didn't happen to mention if your BT is a juvenile or adult. Skinks in general do like to hide ... | |
| berded dragon | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: i am about to buy 2 baby bearded dragons is there any way bto tell if they are male or female A: Not reliably, not until they are about 5 or 6 months old. It is easy for a store clerk to state an ... | |
| Spotted Gecko Health issue | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: We have had our gecko for 2 1/2 years and when we bought it, it had lost it's tail previously but ... A: Weight loss is usually a cause for concern with reptiles and discharge from the vent is certainly ... | |
| dragon | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: got a beared dragon how to feed and when A: Bearded dragons are omnivorous and will take both insects and vegetation. Young beardeds tend to ... | |
| tiny lizard-- HELP! | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My brother found a TINY lizard in the parking lot. It is 6 1/2 cm. long, and it's gray with little ... A: From your description of the thin tail and markings on the back it sounds like you have a Brown ... | |
| Please Help!! | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about 2 months. He just now recently stopped eating. He lays around ... A: It sounds like he is making good progress and you have everything he needs now. I'm really glad to ... | |
| Please Help!! | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about 2 months. He just now recently stopped eating. He lays around ... A: Receiving incomplete care advice is a very common problem with pet store chains. They may omit ... | |
| Please Help!! | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about 2 months. He just now recently stopped eating. He lays around ... A: There are a couple critical aspects to his care that you have not mentioned that could lead to this ... | |
| Red Eared Slider Turtle | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My turtle got lose in my house and i cant find him anywhere. I put bowls of water out in different ... A: They are surprisingly hardy and survive terrible abuse and deprivation in the Chinese food markets ... | |
| Chinses water dragon | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: How Hot should under the basking light be for a water dragon before its to hot??? A: The optimal basking temperature for them is usually stated to be in the 85 - 90 F range. A few ... | |
| Veiled Chameleon Water | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I got a very young Veiled Chameleon I mist him 4 times a day and have a water dripper on top of his ... A: I would not bother with a water-fall for a veiled. Heavily cascading water is not something they ... | |
| Lizards | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I Love Lizards. I am Looking for a Smaller Lizard Though, So iguanas Are Out of the Picture. I ... A: A few species came to mind that would satisfy your criteria. I have included several links with ... | |
| PLZ PLZ HELP LOE EGGS | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My female leo just laid her first 2 eggs and they looked wrinkled at the top also just hours after ... A: The yellow colour is indicative of non-fertile eggs. It is not that unusual for the first clutch to ... | |
| Anole Hatchling | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: greatly appreciated. Well, one of my eggs hatched and a cute little anole was in my tank this ... A: Congratulations! It just doesn't get much cuter then a baby anole. They continue to feed off the ... | |
| bearded dragon hatchling | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering how i can tell if my dragon is a male or female... its a hatchling and i know its ... A: If it is really a hatchling rather then a young juvenile then sexing it visually is hard as you ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My leopard gecko always has stuck shed over its head and eyes.I give her warm baths everyday but i ... A: The soaking technique is great for skin stuck on their feet and body but less so when it is around ... | |
| eastern water dragon lethargic wont eat | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: We have a pair of eastern water dragons the male is fine however this morning we have found our ... A: How heartbreaking. I really wish that her symptoms were specific enough that I could recommend some ... | |
| Brown Anole Paralysis | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: A couple days ago I found my brown Anole upside-down. Upon picking him up, I discovered its still ... A: I can't imagine that the gut-loaded crickets are involved either. Whenever I hear of hind-leg ... | |
| Spotted Gecko | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: We have a spotted gecko. She isn't using her hind legs anymore. She basically just crawls around ... A: I'm going to assume that you are not aware of any injury that she could suffered. One of the ... | |
| Fire Belly Toads and Tree Frog | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 questions actually. I have 2 fire belly toads. I think one of them may have eaten a rock. ... A: Any time there is a loose particle substrate in an enclosure there is a chance of accidental ... | |
| Crested Geckos | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 Eyelash Crested Geckos and one keeps biting the other one? Why? A: The most simple cause to rule out first is whether they have been sexed properly and what their ... | |
| green anole | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My anole is female purchased almost a week ago. She is always brown in the vivarium, even when ... A: Well, that is the opposite of how it usually goes! As a general rule, green anoles are darker brown ... | |
| Tortoise Lighting Needs | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: About 6 months ago, my daughter (age 19) got a red-legged tortoise as a birthday gift, then she ... A: The truth is that the exact lighting requirements are not really known for redfoots and most other ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a baby beardie yesterday...I would like to list everything that I have for him and get ... A: Sounds like a lucky little beardy, you've done a lot of research on his care already. Be aware that ... | |
| Blue Tailed Skink | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My Mom has a lot of blue tailed skinks around her house frequently. Tonight, as she was headed to ... A: As far as I know those skinks do not vocalize but I assume that you must be in Florida or another of ... | |
| quick light question | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I know really really big. And I was wondering what wattage would you say is good? I was thinking ... A: Well, that will be a luxurious amount of space for two Schneiders! One of my favourite species, by ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Breeding | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My female is about 3 years old and lacking weight. My male is about 2 years old and aggressive. I've ... A: My best advice to you would be to put off plans for breeding your pair this year and concentrate on ... | |
| clump stuck to foot | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: i have adult leopard gecko and i recently noticed a clump of what looks like mud or whatnot clumped ... A: I suspect that your leo has some retained skin from a previous shedding cycle still stuck on his ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Beardie for about 2 weeks now and every time i offer him crickets he turns his noes at ... A: Reptiles can go through a bit of re-location stress when they are introduced to a new environment ... | |
| Fire bellied toads | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have two Fire Bellied Toads, I have a boy and a girl. Just the other day the girl kept doing some ... A: As far as I have ever read Fire bellieds can not be sexed by appearance except for the development ... | |
| Uromastyx problems | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I've recently rescued a pair of what I was told were Mali Uromastyx. I know they're Uros just not ... A: that really helps. The white areas on the females tail still look typical of retained scales to me ... | |
| Gecko eggs | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I kind of have a few questions but they all relate to gecko eggs. First off, I was reading a few ... A: The practice of freezing any eggs that are being discarded is done out of precaution. It prevents ... | |
| Fire bellied toads | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have two Fire Bellied Toads, I have a boy and a girl. Just the other day the girl kept doing some ... A: I have noticed my frogs go through this yawning process for two reasons. One, when they are just ... | |
| my dragon | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: iam so stress out cause my little dragon is so sick and i don't know what 2 do and i really don't ... A: A vet is your best chance to help your little dragon but you need to see one that is experienced ... | |
| Co-Habitat | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Can a leopard gecko and a russian tortoise co-habitat? A: Tortoises are really poor choices for mixed enclosures, especially with anything else that is forced ... | |
| leopard Gecko | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: He is friendly and loves to be held sometimes it seems he is even trying to get my attention. ... A: I recall that a similar question was posted to Dr. Wissman, one of the contributing veterinarians to ... | |
| eastern box turtle | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have an Eastern Box Turtle we named Cranks and I have a few questions if at all possible you can ... A: Before I address your actual questions the first thing I have to mention is that you need to be ... | |
| compatibility | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko, and i recently got a house gecko, and i was wondering if i could house them ... A: I am including a link by respected veteran reptile authors and breeders Richard and Patti Bartlett ... | |
| Fire Belly Toad hurt leg | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: One of my fire belly toad's leg is hurt. He dragging it. I don't know what's wrong. What can I do? A: This could be caused by a number of different things such as soft tissue damage, bone injury or ... | |
| red-ear slider | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was given 2 very small turtles that we have identified as red ear sliders. Although we ... A: I can only assume that the person who gave your daughter these had no idea what they were getting ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Last week I went to check on my childs Gecko and found it shedding but it had been shedding earlier ... A: I think it would be an excellent idea to have a vet take a look at her, especially if you still have ... | |
| is it normal | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Is it normal that my fat-tail gecko is greyer than she was and that she is not eating? We've been ... A: You have come to the right conclusion. She is about to shed. As the old and new skin layers separate ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Last week I went to check on my childs Gecko and found it shedding but it had been shedding earlier ... A: Going through a bad or incomplete shedding process can be very stressful on a gecko and also have ... | |
| Carrot tailed gecko | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I bought Sprite my CTG about 6 mnths ago,and she was breathing kind of strange the other nite,but ... A: Respiratory infections in reptiles often produce mucous as well. You may see it as bubbles or clear ... | |
| Bdearded Dragons | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I currently own four bearded dragons, two of which are a breading pair. The reason i am asking for ... A: It only takes a single mating episode for your female's eggs to be fertilized. You will know the ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have recently got a year old female beardie who seems to be dormant and she does not seem able to ... A: Closed eyes is a general symptom of an ill dragon or you could be dealing with something that is ... | |
| anole eggs | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a green anole and a Bahaman anole in the same unit. The green anole is a male and I now have ... A: I recall doing some research once before on whether these two species have ever been known to ... | |
| Bdearded Dragons | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I currently own four bearded dragons, two of which are a breading pair. The reason i am asking for ... A: I can't honestly say that I have noted any increased bathing activity correlating to breeding season ... | |
| bearded dragon | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: my 5 year old male bearded dragon seems to have a larger than usual "beard". When I feel it, it ... A: Swelling in the throat area has been noted as a symptom of too much active vitamin A in the diet. If ... | |
| My fire bellied toad died :o( | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My toad has died and i'm very sad! I'm a bit worried that she may have been ill, please could I have ... A: I'm sorry about your little toad. Fire bellieds are one of my favourite species, so much personality ... | |
| toad tadpoles | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: A toad layed eggs in my wading pool that I use to water my horses. The eggs hatched into tadpoles ... A: There will be losses on re-location but that is natural. Your protected environment has already ... | |
| Sick Gecko | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: My crested eyelash gecko has a bid red buldge coming from his rectum! Can't find any information on ... A: That is a prolapse of some kind and it is a medical emergency that needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. ... | |
| green anole | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Found a green anole in one of my house plants. He seems very content to stay there. I spritz my ... A: My advice would be different if he were a non-native or introduced species like the brown anole. It ... | |
| Ball Python | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I bought a flexible fake three branch at a pet store, its material is rubbery and it says on the ... A: Those rubberized vines are extremely popular for a variety of arboreal animals. I have used them in ... | |
| bearded dragon | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago i fed my baby bearded dragon a wolf spider, and the next day when i tried to feed him ... A: The 20 gal tank will actually be better for him. You need a good thermometer to check the ... | |
| leopard geckos | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: i am thinking of purchasing 2 female leopard geckos. i have a 55 gallon tank and ws wondering if you ... A: That will be a luxurious amount of space for them, even large enough to set up a breeding colony ... | |
| baby beardie wont eat | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: i keep offering crickets which he/she did eat but now wont, im getting very worried now he/she did ... A: How is her demeanor otherwise? That will be major indication if anything is actually wrong or if she ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Weird Spazzing Out Behavior | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Ok i have a male bearded dragon whos about 8.5-9 inches long, I have had Him for almost a month and ... A: Continued vomiting and the other symptoms are really something that call for a vet visit. The ... | |
| Creasted Gecko | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a creasted gecko and I found maggots in his water (I do change it every day). I think he ... A: I don't know exactly what those larva were that you found but I strongly doubt that they could have ... | |
| Gecko | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I have two leopard geckos, a male and a female. The female has been in her hide box for almost 3 ... A: Is she aggressive or defensive? Is she going after him to bite him or reacting defensively when he ... | |
| MHDs and Plants | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: it's Erika again. I did what you told me to about the vet, and it worked. My teachers backed me up ... A: Oh, no. I fear that you have possibly lost him by now and I am so very sorry if that has happened. ... | |
| my turtles wont eat | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: i got two turtles. bought them two days ago but they wont eat. i dont know if something is wrong ... A: I don't think there is anything wrong with your turtles. It is very normal for turtles and other ... | |
| crested geko being violent | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a crested gecko about 3 years old and he was the nicest lizzard up until the last few ... A: I can't imagine that his diet has anything to do with it and tail loss is extremely common with ... | |
| Gecko | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I have two leopard geckos, a male and a female. The female has been in her hide box for almost 3 ... A: I have included a couple links that have good clear photos of well developed eggs inside a female ... | |
| pregnant leo | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: my leo is pregnant and is curious as to how long until she lays the eggs and how long til they ... A: She will lay the eggs about a month after mating although this can vary by a few days either way. ... | |
| MHDs and Plants | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: it's Erika again. I did what you told me to about the vet, and it worked. My teachers backed me up ... A: I'm so glad to hear that things are working out with Elliott. That was very nice of your vet, you ... | |
| Beardy | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a had a bearded dragon for about 8 years now. He has always been a little strange with the ... A: There can be quite a range of normal behaviours for dragons around brumation. I think it comes down ... | |
| box turtle eggs | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a box turtle that I bought about 3 months ago. She had been kept in a tank with several other ... A: The egg certainly could have been fertile. Box turtles can store sperm from a earlier breeding for a ... | |
| crested geckos | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I Thea, I have some more questions about my crested geckos. After having bought a second gecko, I ... A: As long as your enclosure is a suitable size for two and has some foliage then I would really not ... | |
| geckos | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Could you please clear something up for me. I was told that when my male and female geckos mate ... A: Growth rates can vary depending on diet and environment and breeding with reptiles is more a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: what does it mean when the eye is sealed shut on a bearded dragon A: Keeping both eyes closed is a common symptom of many types of illnesses in a bearded. If it is just ... | |
| Geckos | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Can geckos and chinese water dragons live in the same tank? A: I am including a link by veteran authors and breeders Richard and Patti Bartlett on the topic of ... | |
| snake | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: hey...ok i just got a bananas king snake and i know nothing about snakes...what should i know and ... A: Caring for a kingsnake is fairly simple compared to many other reptiles. First thing you will need ... | |
| bearded dragon | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago i fed my baby bearded dragon a wolf spider, and the next day when i tried to feed him ... A: Yes, all incandescent bulbs produce heat. The basking light does not have to be a specialty bulb and ... | |
| Crested Gecko Egg Help | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a female crested gecko to put with my male. She was housed with a few other ... A: That has happened to me a few times.... very frustrating. I always incubate the eggs anyway but have ... | |
| Box Turtle Care | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Long story short, I've never raised anything besides dogs, rabbits, and LOTS of fish. So when a ... A: My first word of advice is to not listen to anything else the people at that particular pet store ... | |
| What kind of snake? | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I wish I had a picture of the snakes for you, but I will try to describe it to you to best I can. It ... A: Yes, knowing the state helps. Here are a few more links for you to check. It is only going to be a ... | |
| 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: MHDs are from high elevation areas with dense, humid vegetation and not very high temperatures. The ... | |
| bearded dragon in garden | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: run and a slow worm about 12" long approached her and she bit it in half, will it harm her, i dont ... A: I have to admit, I feel rather sorry for the slow worm! Like many lizards, slow worms will drop ... | |
| leopard gecko | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently rescued a gecko. He is really skinny and has been on a black sand. I have covered the ... A: Good for you for taking in this guy and trying to improve his situation. It sounds like you acquired ... | |
| 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: I have worked with this species in the past. My first suspicion would be an abscess due to how ... | |
| leopard gecko eggs | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: my lizard layed 2 eggs, and im just wondering how theyre supposed to look. as in, is the outside ... A: The shell of reptile eggs is usually described as leathery. There is some firmness but the shell can ... | |
| UVB lighting | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have my bearded dragon in a 40 gallon tank (36"Lx18"Wx16"H)His basking spot is 105-110, he is ... A: That would be ideal. The UVB tubes can be placed quite close without harm and 10 inches would be ... | |
| What kind of snake? | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I wish I had a picture of the snakes for you, but I will try to describe it to you to best I can. It ... A: Yeah, I wish you had a picture too! In addition to the pattern and colour, head shape is really ... | |
| Lizard Breeding | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: When is lizard breeding season? I think I have a lizard that been mated. A: For most species breeding occurs in the spring after they have emerged from their winter slow-down ... | |
| Do injected live mice harm snakes? | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I need to feed my ball python, and have bought a live mouse from petsmart. after i bought it i was ... A: O.K that makes a little more sense. The stress of shipment can cause diarrheal problems in small ... | |
| bearded dragon | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago i fed my baby bearded dragon a wolf spider, and the next day when i tried to feed him ... A: I was doing some research on American wolf spiders to try to give you a more accurate answer but my ... | |
| Do injected live mice harm snakes? | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I need to feed my ball python, and have bought a live mouse from petsmart. after i bought it i was ... A: Who told you that? Was it an employee of Petsmart or someone not associated with the store? Did ... | |
| Leos and fire bellies | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: recently, one of my leos passed away. It never would eat! Do you know why it would do that?? And, my ... A: Sorry about your leo. It sounds like you have others and I assume they are doing fine so it should ... | |
| iguana death | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. I have a 12 year old iguana and 10 days ago I took him to the vet as he had ... A: It does sound like you experienced very shoddy treatment at this clinic which certainly makes your ... | |
| my turtle | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: my turtle has some swollen skin arounds its right eye and it seems to be getting bigger. why does he ... A: It sounds like it may be an eye infection which are quite common in turtles. I've included some ... | |
| iguana death | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. I have a 12 year old iguana and 10 days ago I took him to the vet as he had ... A: Let me start by saying how very sorry I am. I have a 14 year old male and would be devastated to ... | |
| Breeding season for frogs | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I live in Southern california. Do frogs breed when the temperatures are warm? I know some websites ... A: Breeding is triggered by a combination of barometric pressure changes (which indicate impending ... | |
| Pacific Tree frogs | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My son and I have been watching the tadpoles in a puddle near our house for weeks. A few days ago, ... A: Pacifics are well known for using temporary and small bodies of water for breeding. It is a ... | |
| found a frog | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I found a frog a week ago. From my search it looks like a tree frog because of its long legs and ... A: My first suspicion would not be metabolic bone disease but rather injury or exposure to toxins such ... | |
| leopard geko | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: we have an 18mo old male leopard gecko. For the past several months we have been doctoring him with ... A: The vets in my city charge a similar fee for an exotic examination (not including any treatment) so ... | |
| my lizard cant move her back legs at all | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: my lizard always jumps of places, sometimes it looks like it mighht hurt. so i try to stop her as ... A: I wish there were some way for me to know how severely your dragon has been injured but of course ... | |
| BEARDED DRAGON @ AFRICAN FAT TAIL GECKO HELP? | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: mY FIRST QUESTION IS MY FAT TAIL I THOUGHT HAD SHED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO I NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE ... A: Your descriptions of your fat tail (both the shed skin and the whitening of the skin) both sound ... | |
| Crested Gecko Help | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: This is my first time with geckos. I have done lots of reserch on my gecko but still need some help ... A: I would definitely offer her some crickets in addition to the crested diet.It has been a few years ... | |
| Bearded dragons | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: can a bearded dragon eat peanuts . . .if not what shoud i do . . . or . . if so how much?? A: Peanuts are actually part of the legume family, like peas, beans and lentils. The big difference ... | |
| my red eared slider turtle is bloated and bleeding frm under his shell... | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: help please!!!...my turtle is bleeding frm under his shell...and also he is very bloated!!..what ... A: Those are serious medical symptoms and your turtle really needs to be seen by a vet quickly. My main ... | |
| about my chameleon | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: i want to know if i am right i am getting my chameleon sunday and i have all the stuff he needs to ... A: Reptiles are very different from other types of pets. Their survival depends on you re-creating,( as ... | |
| tortoise lighting | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: This weekend I am buying a Russian tortoise. I have found a lot of conflicting info regarding ... A: Congratulations on your new tortoise! A Russian is a delightful and hardy choice, you are truly ... | |
| bearded dragon lump | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is 12 1/2 years old. My main concern is a lump that just grew overnight in his ... A: That is an exceptional age for a bearded dragon. Hats off to you for the excellent care he has ... | |
| green tree frog | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I just fed my green tree frog a cricket. when i bought them i asked for small because she is only ... A: If this is not behaviour you have noticed after previous feedings then I would keep an eye on him. ... | |
| Red-eared slider woes | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to help or not but no harm in asking. I have three red-eared ... A: Sliders can be very aggressive with each other. I would suspect that the initial plastron problems ... | |
| pac man frog | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: my pac man wont eat, his eyes dont open anymore and he barely moves. i keep the tank moist and hes ... A: The trick here is to figure out if your frog is in estivation or is actually ill. I have included a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a eighteen month old dragon with impacted bowels what should i do thanks A: There are some things that you can do at home that may help but if he has a complete blockage then a ... | |
| i need help with my baby turtle | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: my baby turtle is brown and yellow and it has brown eyes and his skin color is a gray i think A: O.K that looks like a young box turtle, possibly a Florida box turtle. I am including a link about ... | |
| leoperd geckoes | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: hi can u help me with breeding tips for my geckoes they are to young to breed so when the do get ... A: The two most important things now are to feed your pair well, especially your female and do not let ... | |
| my gecko's tail | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: i have noticed in the past few days that my tangerine african fat tailed gecko has had something ... A: That's a very nice looking gecko. Has the affected area gotten larger since you discovered it? Is it ... | |
| Bearded dragon gout | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: What can be done for gout in the front two feet of a bearded dragon? A: There was an article a little over a year ago about this in Reptiles magazine, written by Dr. ... | |
| Gecko | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I have recently bought a leopard gecko. I'm estimating it to be roughly 4-5 months old now. It ... A: Trembling can be a sign of low blood calcium levels. The symptom can come and go as the calcium ... | |
| veild chameleon | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend have a male veiled chameleon we have had him for almost three months we got him ... A: This type of behaviour is strongly thought to be an attempt to correct an mineral deficiency. A ... | |
| lizards | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: i have been studing lizards ever since i was 5 even thouth i am now in fourth grade. i have cought ... A: You have already made some very intelligent guesses as to why Lucky did not survive. It could have ... | |
| crested gecko | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a crested gecko that is orange it has recently shed and it head is now turning brown. Is this ... A: Cresteds can go through a series of colour changes as they mature and also through the course of the ... | |
| tree frogs | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a white tree frog right now, but i would really like to get a red eyed tree frog. But before ... A: I keep both species but I would not recommend keeping those two species together in the same tank. ... | |
| help!!!!! | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: ok i lost a beardie and i need help we have been looking around but we cant find her so what should ... A: Try to take advantage of her natural behaviours. Beardeds are diurnal (active during the day) so ... | |
| My dumpy white won't eat | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: We love in NJ, and added a dumpy white to our family in July, it is now February. He stopped being ... A: As long as he has access to some heat then you can offer a few crickets. I am assuming that the 80F ... | |
| My dumpy white won't eat | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: We love in NJ, and added a dumpy white to our family in July, it is now February. He stopped being ... A: They do not technically hibernate but they do aestivate which is a period of dormancy they enter ... | |
| snakes green tree python | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: OK my green tree has a prolapse and not sure how it happened i cant make it to vet until monday so ... A: The sugar water treatment uses osmosis to gently draw some fluid out of the prolapsed tissue which ... | |
| crested gecko | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: my crested gecko's feet are not sticking as well as they were when i got him. hi toes are also kinda ... A: It sounds like he has some retained skin from an old shed on his feet. The old skin is dry and tight ... | |
| my new berber skink? | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: i have jus got my berber skink 3 days ago and all he has done since i put him in the tank all he has ... A: That is normal for a newly acquired skink and you will start to see more normal and active behaviour ... | |
| crested geckos | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: how do i tell if my crested geckos pregnant A: About a month after breeding you should be able to notice the eggs bulging slightly in her lower ... | |
| green anole | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a male green anole that is about 3 years old i noticed he had a piece of a cricket leg stuck ... A: I'm afraid that the situation sounds rather grim and his chances of recovery are likely not high. ... | |
| Tokay Gecko | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Tokay Gecko and am still unsure how much and how often to feed him. Every ... A: If your Tokay is full size or sub-adult then you an offer food 2 or 3 times a week. Reptiles have a ... | |
| high temperatures | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: on one side of her cage, it's normally in the 80's( Fahrenheit), but for the last couple days its ... A: You are correct. The temperature increase is not coming from her body, whatever she is : ) Have you ... | |
| deformitys in bts | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: the 2 bad ones are slowly getting better just one last question about bearded dragons whats the ... A: Another major difference between the two is size. The common bearded (P. barbata) and Lawson's ... | |
| iguana | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: my iguana has cutter fingers.what can i do? ANSWER: Hi Olga, You need to keep the wounds clean ... A: I didn't realize the injuries were that severe. His fingers will not regrow. If there is swelling ... | |
| sulcata | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: is there anything i can get from the grocery store that would be good to feed my baby sulcata? i ... A: The best grocery store options are dandelion, collard, escarole, kale, mustard greens and turnip ... | |
| can i use | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: can i use exo terras red dessert sand for a blue tongue skink becuase i bought some becuase the pet ... A: The pet shop employee seems a bit confused about this product. Some sands that are sold for reptiles ... | |
| iguana | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: my iguana has cutter fingers.what can i do? A: You need to keep the wounds clean while they heal. Wash the cuts with warm water and apply a topical ... | |
| lumps on baby skinks HELP! | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: my names kaitlyn and i currently have 8 baby blue tongue skinks, but for some strange reason half of ... A: If the new female is large then that may be your best clue that she is gravid. It can be difficult ... | |
| weak veiled chameleon | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My veiled chameleon's seems to be weak legged. I'm treating him for mouth rot and have been making ... A: It is certainly one of the classic symtoms of MBD and often seen in captive reptiles. Veileds are a ... | |
| snakes | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: A: Your feeding schedule actually sounds fine and healthy. Your snake has exhibited fairly rapid growth ... | |
| lumps on baby skinks HELP! | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: my names kaitlyn and i currently have 8 baby blue tongue skinks, but for some strange reason half of ... A: The silkworms are a good choice, they are high in calcium. In order to metabolize and absorb calcium ... | |
| Bearded Dragon and Leopard Gecko | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I currently have a leopard gecko and i was thinking of getting a bearded dragon. Can I put my gecko ... A: They will definitely have to be housed separately. Beardeds are not good choices for any type of ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: i,m looking to buy a bigger home for my bearded dragon does it have to be glass? because i,ve seen ... A: I assume that you are talking about the "Reptarium" cages. I have never used one for a bearded ... | |
| Yemen Chameleon | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: He keeps closing one of his eyes but he also closes the other one. However lately his left eye is ... A: Chameleons can run into a few problems with their eyes but be aware that closed eyes is also a ... | |
| iguana | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: my 15 yr old son recently brought home an iguana. he loves the thing - i have to admit am getting a ... A: Hmmm, it is really tough to try to advise you about this without being able to see it. Is there any ... | |
| My Baby Bearded Dragon | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey Thea, I just got my baby bearded dragon last night (hasnt been a full day yet since I have had ... A: The defensive behaviour that he is displaying is quite common in young beardeds that are in a brand ... | |
| pet snake | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if there are any hardy snakes such as corn snakes that eat crickets. thank you ... A: The rough and smooth green snakes are insectivores but lack the hardiness and calm temperament of ... | |
| Tortoise seems sick | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I got my Russian Tortoise a week ago and the past few days he hasn't been eating a lot, his shells ... A: It is quite normal for a newly acquired tortoise not to eat well for the the first week to 10 days ... | |
| bearded dragons | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: can baby bearded dragons eat moths and earth worms ANSWER: Hi Devery, They can both be offerred but ... A: If it is just for a few minutes I can't see that it would cause any harm. I would advise against it ... | |
| bearded dragons | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: can baby bearded dragons eat moths and earth worms A: They can both be offerred but if they are wild-caught moths and earthworms there is always a risk of ... | |
| cedar phenols | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: how dangerous are cedar phenols to crested geckos? I moved my gecko to a glass and cedar cage after ... A: Cedar cages should be avoided but that short term exposure is quite unlikely to cause any lasting ... | |
| health | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon for about 2 years,he was only several months old when i got him,sonn after i ... A: What you have described is definitely not normal and does not sound like a healthy dragon. It would ... | |
| 4 year old bearded dragon | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Our dragon has not pooped for over 3 months. (unless he is eating it)! I have tried the baths and ... A: That length of time would be a cause for concern for me. It is quite normal for beardeds to slow ... | |
| bearded dragon compatibility | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon and I want to get another lizard is there another type of lizard that is ... A: I would strongly advise against it. Beardeds are not good candidates for mixed species enclosures. ... | |
| leopard gecko problem | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Paul, If it appears to be coming out of her anal passage (vent) the it sounds like she ... A: The water should be just deep enough to come half way up her body. She does not have to be fully ... | |
| red foot | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: so every 2 days they have commercial food and the rest of the time they have normal food so they can ... A: That sounds fine. I have mine on a similar schedule and know other redfoot keepers who do the same. ... | |
| leopard gecko problem | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: A: If it appears to be coming out of her anal passage (vent) the it sounds like she may have some ... | |
| bearde dragons living together | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: i have a 10 month old bearded dragon i think she is lonely she is very docile and doesnt eat very ... A: I would strongly advise against putting a 2 month old with your 10 month old. Even if your female ... | |
| leopard geckos | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My lizard had large partially undigested stool. Now he is not eating and lethargic.What should I do. A: Make sure his temperature is correct for proper digestion. He should have a hot spot in the 85 - 90 ... | |
| 4 month baby gecko died dont know why | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: can anyone help me find out what i might have done wrong or if it was just unlucky the egg was ... A: I'm so sorry. That must have been a heartbreaking and shocking loss, especially when he seemed to be ... | |
| bearded dragon | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: i have a 4 month old bearded dragon and he is approx 5 1/2 inches long and he has not shed and he ... A: Firstly, I apologise for this likely not reaching you before your vet appointment. Ironically, I ... | |
| ball pythons | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have two ball pythons And a Russian rat snake in the same cage I have never had any problems with ... A: Snakes are naturally solitary animals so they have very few social behaviours. The couple that they ... | |
| bearded dragon | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: i have had my bearded dragon for like two and a half years and he is still only about juvenile size ... A: Temperature and diet are the usual factors that cause stunted growth in reptiles. Your bearded ... | |
| whites tree frog wont eat | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: A little less than two weeks ago i brought a whites tree frog from a guy advertising it in the ... A: The fearful hyperactivity and open mouth behaviour are fairly uncharacteristic of White's if they ... | |
| my veiled chameleon sticking her tongue out constantly | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: she has her tongue out while shes sleeping or just hanging out??? what does this mean!!! please ... A: Tongue problems are quite common with veileds. It could be due to an infection or injury, calcium ... | |
| Bearded Lizard | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a male bearded lizard who is approximate 3 months old - he eats most days, just crickets and ... A: Three weeks without defecating is a cause for concern in a young dragon. Could you give me a little ... | |
| childrens python | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a childrens python.. He's 18 months, and still a little bitey.. Is there any way of ... A: Even docile species can be a bit nippy when they are young but at a year and a half they are usually ... | |
| Our Dragon Luu is not eating | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: Luu our Dragon still wont eat....should we keep trying or stop putting crickets into his tank. He ... A: The crickets need to be removed from his tank if he is not eating. Too many loose crickets can be ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a one year old bearded dragon (sandfire). I have had him now since August and everything has ... A: They really slow down metabolically so both appetite and faecal output is usually drastically ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a one year old bearded dragon (sandfire). I have had him now since August and everything has ... A: Your description of the behavioural changes sounds exactly like brumation. It is the right time of ... | |
| bearded dragon | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Are bearded dragons ment to have split tongues? Thank you. A: There are two small fleshy projections right at the tip of the tongue that can give the appearance ... | |
| my bearderd dragon wont eat | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: i got my bearded dragon only two days go and he isn't eating very much the man in the pet shop were ... A: What's happening with your bearded is absolutely normal. It is called re-location stress and it ... | |
| bearded dragon | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: i bought a bearded dragon (female).Which seems to be diggin in the corners. isnt that a sign off ... A: It is a bit late in the season to be eggs but it is still possible. That behaviour is consistent ... | |
| bearded dragon: molting and loss in color | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: My bearded dragon began molting around yesterday, but I also noticed that the reds in his color had ... A: Yes, reptiles become very dull in colour just before they molt, usually darker or cloudy looking ... | |
| Schneider Skink | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: My daughters cat got into my skinks home and found it tail on the floor. I want to know if I should ... A: It is normal for skinks to drop their tail in response to an attack by a predator. Usually the tail ... | |
| Bearded dragon injury | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: ok so i was feeding my beardie and we have this thing for crickets that has 2 tube and it is in a ... A: I know the cricket things you are talking about. If there is no visible swelling or discolouration ... | |
| Sulcata - lighting | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I have recently adopted a 14 mo. old sulcata. I have her in a 2' X 2' wooden box, indoors. I've ... A: I would recommend that you stick with a fluorescent tube UVB light (avoid the coiled or compact ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I had my bearded dragon for about 4-6months, and he is about 5-7inches. I had a 20gal tank with ... A: If your dragon is between 6 months to a year old then he is still growing and would need ... | |
| blind black worm freshwater fish | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: i want to know the name of this fish! it it very rare and it gets big. i is now living n my tank n ... A: This is far from my area of expertise but is it possible that you have a Caecilian worm? The name is ... | |
| 1 more question | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: our skink has been trying to get out of his tank [clawing his way at the glass] and has scratched ... A: If your skink is new to you then this can be part of re-location stress. Many reptiles will make an ... | |
| Mayhem - Blue tongue skink | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My skink has left over shed in his ears, they are fully capped over on the inside... his belly is ... A: I think that the "caps" that you are seeing may actually be the tympanic membranes (ear drums). Blue ... | |
| iguana | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: my iguana looks like he has a build up of skin or a fungus,it looks kinda yellowish or brown its ... A: It is very difficult to make a judgement about these things without being able to see it. Have you ... | |
| crested gecko | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have just recently bought another crested gecko. This one is not full grown and is too small for ... A: How big is your crested exactly. You mentioned that it is not full grown but is it a sub adult or ... | |
| leopard gecko | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: How often do leopard geckos defecate. I just changed the substrate in my sons geckos cage from ... A: They don't neccessarily produce faeces every day or even every second day, you shouldn't need to be ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: What is the best cage set up for a bearded? I have heard sand, i have heard turf, and I don't know ... A: Something like reptile carpet or slate tiles is always safer. Any loose particle substrate like sand ... | |
| Mediterranean spur thigh tortoise | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I can't get it to drink any water, and today she's not eating and just keeps burying herself back ... A: I suspect that much of your problem is from re-location stress. It is very common for reptiles to go ... | |
| Reptile Licence | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: thx Jordan A: Caimans are regulated under the provincial Wildlife Act which is administered by the Dept. of ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I Might want to move my Bearded Dragon Draco from our home in China in 2-3 years. I am wondering how ... A: It's good that you are planning ahead; importing Draco into the U.S will involve some paperwork. ... | |
| Caring for frogs | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I was thinking of getting a pet frog this december, the kind of frogs you see in Petsmart or Petco ... A: I am going to assume that you are asking about something like an American green tree frog which ... | |
| blue tongue lizards | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: can you tell me why my blue tongue has lumps in its tail A: If the bumps appear at regular intervals and correspond to the position of the spinal vertebrae you ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I had my bearded dragon for about 4-6months, and he is about 5-7inches. I had a 20gal tank with ... A: It could still be calcium related. The UVB light will trigger the synthesis of vitamin D3 which will ... | |
| my bearded dragon never grew | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I had a bearded dragon that I got as a gift he was very small maybe 4 or 5 inches. Anyways I kept ... A: I'm so sorry, that must have been quite upsetting. I hope it has not turned you off the idea of ... | |
| bearded dragon not eating much and sleeping lots | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: hello there the past week my lizard seems to not be eating much wont touch crickets will eat the odd ... A: The timing of your question and age of your dragon suggests that it is likely brumation. Your ... | |
| juvenile bearded dragon | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is around 7 months old. He is very active, friendly, and has a great appetite. I ... A: I don't think you have anything to worry about. He sounds healthy and well adjusted to being ... | |
| Brumation | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Would Brumation apply to a bearded dragon that is only a month or 2 old who is never alert and never ... A: It quite unlikely to be brumation, your baby is far too young for that. If he is not eating then ... | |
| need help with my lizards | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: hey its me again i was just wondering about my 2 baby bearded dragons there both females very smale ... A: Something doesn't sound right. Healthy baby beardeds that are eating should be growing, definitely ... | |
| my African Fat tailed Gecko | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I've had him a while but i am concerned about his feces. The color is green and I have no idea what ... A: I would be concerned enough about the presence of green faeces to recommend having a faecal test for ... | |
| amphibian | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: does the water dragon suitable as a pet? ANSWER: Hi Jalice, Water dragons are quite popular as ... A: The males are larger with a full grown adult having a body of about 12 inches with another two feet ... | |
| ill beared dragon | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3 year old beardie. Up until last week she was doing great. We have the proper lighting, ... A: The Burloak Animal clinic is where I would suggest you go, Dr. Zenker has been treating exotics for ... | |
| iguanas | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: hi i dont know which iguana i should get a green iguana or a red iguana can you please help me with ... A: There is no personality difference between the red and green iguana. The red iguana is just a colour ... | |
| Hermann Tortoises | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Can Hermann Torts eat cooked cabbage and cauli, because mine won't eat them raw A: The two chemical elements in greens that you have to keep in mind are oxalates which bind dietary ... | |
| my jacksons chameleon | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My jacksons (alex) is only about 5 months old. I have only had him about a month and a half. The ... A: I would strongly advise you to remove the substrate. Loose particle substrate is a real potential ... | |
| Redfoot tortoise | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I bought a redfoot about 3 weeks ago from a pet store. They had it eating pellets and living on ... A: I'm a bit confused.......my website? I don't have a website about redfoots. Was it a previous answer ... | |
| lizards | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: helo i have two pet lizards in our school what happens when they lift there tail up there called ... A: I'm not certain which species you are asking about exactly. Are you saying that these lizards are ... | |
| Help me!! My beardie has been very sleepy today and I do not know why!!!!!! AUGHHH! | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: HELP!!! I got my bearded dragon two weeks ago, and he has been very happy. for the first few days ... A: O.k, let's take a deep breath for a minute and examine the info. There is nothing too alarming yet ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has lost her appetite and just sleeps all day long. She is about two years old. I ... A: From what you have described, it does sound very much like brumation. How is she when you pick her ... | |
| my jacksons chameleon | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My jacksons (alex) is only about 5 months old. I have only had him about a month and a half. The ... A: If he continues to eat, drink and bask and the only thing you have noted is the slight sleepiness ... | |
| baby green tree frog | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a new baby green tree frog and about twenty tadpoles with their back legs only. I do not know ... A: If you hope to give him the best chance of survival I would suggest that you keep him through the ... | |
| Lighting or heating | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: what have i gotten into ha no just kidding im become a bit discouraged with all this information i ... A: O.K, here is anole lighting 101. Lets start off the more simple subject of night heating. Unless ... | |
| What kind of turtle do I have?? | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I found a turlte in my drive way one morning at about 0630hrs (elp/tx time) if that matters in early ... A: You have given me a very good description of a box turtle. From your location (thank you for ... | |
| why did she die | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: she was a great wee thing and brought rocky on brillantaly as he got bone disese she was healthy ... A: I'm so terribly sorry, that must have been an awful shock to everyone. Honestly, the only way to get ... | |
| sick gecko & no one seems to know why | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: The first sign was my gecko had shaky front legs & within a few days went into a coma state. ... A: I can't comment on the possible head injury or any type of treatment for that, other then the ... | |
| Breeding | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: How can I breed my leopard gecko, they breed fine in the wild so what do i need to change? After the ... A: You are a bit out of season for leopard gecko breeding right now. They tend to breed after they have ... | |
| My tortoise seems to have a cold | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: What can I do for my tortoise who seems to have mucus in her eyes? She had some signs of mucus ... A: If she has just minor symptoms of a respiratory infection you may be able to help her get over it ... | |
| amphibian | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: does the water dragon suitable as a pet? A: Water dragons are quite popular as pets. They can be a bit nervous at first but usually become more ... | |
| My Bearded Dragon | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a bearded dragon today, and it won't eat and all it is doing is sitting in a corner ... A: Glad to hear he has settled in and is eating for you. Those freeze dried or canned diets are great ... | |
| Ball Python & Sand | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a female ball python, she is 3 1/2 feet long, she weighs approximately 2 lbs, and she is ... A: Sand, silica or otherwise, is really not a suitable substrate for a ball python for a number of ... | |
| Box turtles and anoles | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have two eastern box turtles and would like and anole can they live in same habitat or should I ... A: I would recommend that you keep the anole separately. You would be surprised at how carnivorous box ... | |
| What is wrong with my Bearded Dragon? | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My Lizard has been acting strange Lately and I'm concerned. he hasn't really ate in a while and has ... A: Lets discuss the clogged vent first. The first thing I would suggest is to soak him in small amount ... | |
| VEILED CHAMLEON | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: WE HAVE HAD A VEILED CHAMELEON FOR ABOUT 3 TO 4 WEEKS NOW. WE FEED IT CRICKETS AND MIST THE CAGE ... A: I found your question in the question pool and may be able to help. I strongly suspect that you are ... | |
| Sick Bearded Dragon, Please Help!!! | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: We purchased or bearded dragon 2 weeks ago. He was about 5/6 weeks old. In the beginning he was ... A: A vet is really your best option. The sudden on-set of this change certainly makes it sound like it ... | |
| my bearded dragon lighting and transporting | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: will he be ok??also i have the 100 watt mercury vapour bulb in flood style and a red heat bulb for ... A: A small cardboard or plastic box with some air holes set down inside a polystyrene cooler with some ... | |
| 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: Reptile appetites are very temperature dependent. Your basking temperature is toward the lower end ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: ..My leopard Gecko never opens its eye.I mean never.Ive tried washing its eye out with water...I ... A: Yoshi looks quite healthy from the photo and also appears to be going into a shed. Just to clarify, ... | |
| White Tree Frog -- Wounds | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have three white's tree frogs, and recently one of them developed a wound on his leg. I took him ... A: The term "red leg" can be a bit confusing because it is not strictly defined. It was coined from the ... | |
| skinks life span | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: We have two skinks and I was wondering what there life span is? (I'm guessing at this time there ... A: Skinks are usually quite hardy and fairly long-lived. The lifespans are generally based on size with ... | |
| leopard gecko wound | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: i have a leopard gecko he is 7 and 1/2 years old he has had a bad eye for 3 months it started as ... A: If the growth was a soft, formed, cream coloured mass then it may have been an abscess that became ... | |
| White Tree Frog -- Wounds | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have three white's tree frogs, and recently one of them developed a wound on his leg. I took him ... A: I'm so glad you mentioned that you have untreated well water. That could very well be a contributing ... | |
| White Tree Frog -- Wounds | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have three white's tree frogs, and recently one of them developed a wound on his leg. I took him ... A: It certainly does sound like a bacterial infection. The legs (usually underside) and feet are the ... | |
| Amarican Tree Frog | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I was woundering how big is a amarican tree frog? A: I'm going to assume that you are asking about the American green tree frog, that is the only one ... | |
| my gecko | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Today my gecko managed to get out of it's tank. We dont know how, we think that it might have got ... A: What an unfortunate accident, I'm so sorry. I'm afraid that I can really only assist with problems ... | |
| giant african land snail | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: im not sure if i should be asking you this question but i wasn't sure who to ask. My giant african ... A: I have kept GALS for many years and notice the same behaviour in mine on occasion. I'm assuming that ... | |
| how | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: what is the different between chameleon and iguanas? and how to feed and take care it? A: Chameleons and iguanas are both tropical and tree dwelling but the similarity ends there. Iguanas ... | |
| My Bearded Dragon | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a bearded dragon today, and it won't eat and all it is doing is sitting in a corner ... A: This is normal re-location stress behaviour. It can be disturbing to watch but is a normal stage ... | |
| gecko/Lizard | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: My daughter (7) caught a Lizard or Gecko I am not sure. His tail broke off and he turned green. I ... A: It sounds like you have a green anole and a young daughter who is a budding reptile keeper! Green ... | |
| White's Tree Frogs - Food | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have been feeding my White's Tree Frog crickets, about 2 every day, but he hasn't been eating ... A: I'm not sure from your question how long you have had your White's but I'm guessing that he might be ... | |
| American Green Tree Frog | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I had a question about the humidity. I have been searching everywhere for a answer and came up with ... A: Your frog will be just fine with exactly what you are doing now. I often find that humidity ... | |
| Good first critter | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I work in a small office. Our office pet fish recently died. My coworkers are interested in ... A: Best fair to let you and your co-workers know that reptiles tend to be much more shy and cryptic ... | |
| Blue Snake | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I read a question about a woman finding a couple blue garter snakes dead ( just assuming they were ... A: That was my response about the dead garter snakes and the pigment degradation. Is is possible that ... | |
| Good first critter | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I work in a small office. Our office pet fish recently died. My coworkers are interested in ... A: I have a couple questions for you that will help narrow down the available choices. What size tank ... | |
| rescued golden geckos and bearded dragon | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently rescued a 1 1/2 old female beardie and a m/f pair of golden geckos. I have had the geckos ... A: How lucky for them to have landed in your care. Be aware that the stress from re-locating will ... | |
| Lizard and tree frogs | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have two green anoles and a baby fence lizard and grey tree frogs they all live together the ... A: I would suggest that you arrange for other accomodations for the fence lizard. Anoles and grey (or ... | |
| White's Tree Frogs - Water | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I just got a White's tree frog yesterday and I was wondering what the best kind of water to use is ... A: Removing the wood for a few days and letting it dry out is the safest way to get rid of the mold. ... | |
| female veiled chameleon | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: My little veiled has recently laid some unfertilized eggs i had no idea what to do with her/them ... A: It sounds like your female came through the experience without any complications. That's great, ... | |
| White's Tree Frogs - Water | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I just got a White's tree frog yesterday and I was wondering what the best kind of water to use is ... A: The easiest, cheapest and safest option would be tap water that has been treated with a ... | |
| appetite stimulant | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Is there an appetite stimulant for bearded dragons? mine only eats peas, he's about 1 1/2 years old. ... A: The easiest way to stimulate any reptile's appetite is to make sure they are warm enough. That will ... | |
| What is container feeding | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know how to do container feeding. A: Container feeding is simply suspending a plastic container up in the branches of your chameleons ... | |
| can beardie eat salmon | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: Can I fee my beardie cooked salmon (no butter or salt added? or any other type of fish ... A: I would be concerned about the fat levels in fish and the effect it may have on their digestive ... | |
| chameleon | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a female veiled chameleon, she is very healthy and eating good ect. she is adout 4months old. ... A: For the substrate I always used a sand mixture. The sand helps it to hold a tunnel shape as the ... | |
| my first beardie | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I have owned snakes for 20+ years and recently added a leopard gecko and a bearded dragon to my ... A: Unless you have him under one of the mercury vapour type UVB bulbs I would suggest that he should ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: ..my female bearded dragon who is roughly around 14 weeks old just lost 2 of her toes and it looks ... A: This is really something that a vet should attend to. The tissue of her foot is dying. This often ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: he has just got a pitch black chin and the color comes back when we put him in water. he hasn't been ... A: I may need a few more details from you. First, how old is your dragon and what is the temperature ... | |
| my first beardie | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I have owned snakes for 20+ years and recently added a leopard gecko and a bearded dragon to my ... A: Scooter is a good looking boy! It may be just the angle in the photo but it does look that there is ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I have had a bearded dragon for about one year now and everything has been fine and i have had no ... A: This is typically the time of year that mature dragons like yours begin their metabolic slowdown ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: We have had our bearded dragon for about 2 weeks. He will be 2 in January. He is in a new home, ... A: There is quite a good chance that there is nothing wrong with him at all. This is typically the time ... | |
| water dragon | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a water dragon, and I switched him to super worms about 8 days ago. I notcied in the last few ... A: I doubt that you have anything to worry about. The impaction risk from mealworms is more associated ... | |
| How to give medicine to Jackson Chameleons | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My question is on how to give medicine to a Jackson Chameleons. A: I'm assuming that you mean oral medication. Unfortunately it requires handling the chameleon which ... | |
| How to tell the age or a Jackson Chameleon | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how to tell the age of a Jackson Chameleon. A: There is no real way to determine the age of a full size adult chameleon, a one year old chameleon ... | |
| My leapord gecko might be sick!! ): | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko about 9 months old and he might be sick. he is sorta just hiding in his ... A: I don't think that you should panic just yet. Leopard geckos are primarily nocturnal,although they ... | |
| chameleon | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a female veiled chameleon, she is very healthy and eating good ect. she is adout 4months old. ... A: This type of behaviour is strongly thought to be caused by some type of dietary deficiency, usually ... | |
| snakes | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: i have just found a snake in my garden,i live in the south of france,it is dark brown with two ... A: I suspect that you have found a European grass snake (Natrix natrix). They are very common and ... | |
| Sick Gecko | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: My Leopard Gecko has been sick for about 2 weeks. Her symptoms are green mucus like substance around ... A: I'm afraid that I can only help with problems that stem from an improper environment or diet but ... | |
| sick bearded dragon | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: the dagon belongs to a boy I care for I also tend to the dragon. he is very sick he began not to eat ... A: What a sad situation and such a poor example of responsibility and compassion that the parents are ... | |
| Brazilian Rainbow Boa | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: Will that be enough or will i need more? ANSWER: Hi Jordan, You definitely should not need any more ... A: If you are using both the pad and the bulb then you can turn the bulb off at night and leave just ... | |
| Gecko not sheding | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I hsve a crestes gecko and him/her {not old enough to tell}, Has had shedding problems and ever ... A: The higher humidity that you have now should help with future sheds but it will not correct the ... | |
| bently the bearded dragon | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a two year old bearded dragon,right at the moment he is on his purch and he doesnt want to ... A: I'm glad to hear that you are having a vet examine him. Bloating can be a symptom of several ... | |
| Brazilian Rainbow Boa | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Will that be enough or will i need more? A: You definitely should not need any more then that. Depending on the size of your BRB and the amount ... | |
| Our 11yr old Russian Tortoise is very ILL! | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: .. We have a Russian tortoise named Gilbert that is 11 yrs. old now. He has lived with my brother ... A: Correcting the diet is secondary right now. It really sounds like he aspirated water while in the ... | |
| Boy or Girl??? | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Yes i have a schnider skink and i dont know if its a boy or girl. Could u help me out? Thank you A: As a general rule skinks are quite difficult to sex with any certainty. There are a few subtle ... | |
| baby bearded dragon problem | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: i have two baby bearded dragons born july 4th weekend.one seems to have partial paralysys of hind ... A: There are a few possible reasons behind the symptoms you are seeing. One is the ingestion of an ... | |
| bearded dragon sex | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: i have had a bearded dragon for about 5 months, i have been told it is a female from its behavior ... A: Behaviour can sometimes be a clue to gender but you can't rely on it. Females can exhibit all the ... | |
| Fat Tailed Gecko | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I just bought my daughter a 5 month old fat tailed gecko she is pink with blue eye lids. I was ... A: That little scream is a defensive strategy to confuse potential predators. I recall being pretty ... | |
| bearded dragons | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I am having trouble getting my juvenile bearded dragon to eat vegetables A: The tendency to take greens and veg. does increase with age but there are a few tricks to encourage ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: how do i introduce my bearded dragon to veggies A: I usually start with leafy greens and then add more variety after they become accustomed to eating ... | |
| sick leopard gecko | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: i had this gecko for like 2 yrs, anyways like a year ago she had a problem shedding, and lost 2 of ... A: She lost her front legs!? That is rather a sad history you have described for this little gecko. ... | |
| hibernating horsefield tortoises | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old Horsefield tortoise reserved at a pet shop until my tortoise table arrives. ... A: I have linked two articles on hibernation from the Tortoise Trust site (you can link to more from ... | |
| leopard gecko | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: i think my leopard gecko might have internal bleeding or a prolapsed organ. he has two red balls ... A: Any type of tissue prolapse, whether it is his hemipenes or cloacal/intestinal tissue should be seen ... | |
| pegnant? | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I have 1 central american green tree frog and she is extremely large and I was going to ask if u ... A: O.K, so you have an American green tree frog and I'm going to assume that you also have a male! The ... | |
| off balance | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is off balancej> what would be the cause of this A: There is no single cause of this symptom. Neurological problems can stem from dietary issues, ... | |
| Skinks | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: How do you tell if a skink is a boy or a girl? ANSWER: Hi Sam, There are many, many different ... A: Comparing head width is frequently mentioned as a sexing method for several different species of ... | |
| pegnant? | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I have 1 central american green tree frog and she is extremely large and I was going to ask if u ... A: I am going to need some clarification on exactly what species you have. The common American green ... | |
| Is my Dragon OK | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 bearded Dragons. One is approx 10 mths old and the other is approx 4mths old. They live in ... A: As I was reading your question I was thinking (and hoping) that you might be in the Southern ... | |
| Leopard Gecko sickly | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: We have a one year old leopard gecko female. She has been losing weight and is refusing to eat on ... A: I have provided a couple links to help you locate a vet in your area that will see reptiles, as well ... | |
| Young bearded dragon | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a young bearded dragon, I'm not sure what age it is but its between 6-8 inches in ... A: Sounds like your BD is around 4 to 5 months old. I always like to go over the basic husbandry ... | |
| Skinks | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: How do you tell if a skink is a boy or a girl? ANSWER: Hi Sam, There are many, many different ... A: I went through my collection of field guides and other literature with references to this species ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Rescue... | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I just rescued (or should I say am trying to) a leopard gecko the guy said he was healthy and eating ... A: I can't really add any suggestions to your regimen of hydration and assist feeding, you seem to have ... | |
| Leo's breeding | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: iv got two female leopard geckos, and had a male, until he passed away. I kept them seperate from ... A: How nice that you will have a living legacy from your deceased male. Most female reptiles store ... | |
| white's tree frog with reddish underbelly | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: We have recently had a loss of two frogs in three days so I went and purchased a new terrarium and ... A: I don't usually like to recommend anything other then over the counter topical antibiotic treatments ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: could I just move them in together? thanks! A: I'm going to assume that the male is similar in size to your female, a baby cannot be housed with an ... | |
| tree frog ulcer | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Our Green Tree Frog of about 3 weeks has a large ulcer from snout to almost the right eye. I'm not ... A: Your vet sounds like she is up with the current recommendations for treating amphibians, such as ... | |
| my 1 and a half year old iguana is pregnant | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: can my iguana get pregnant at a year and a half old? I have a male and a female iguana, virus ... A: Green iguanas can become sexually mature at that age although it tends to also be a function of size ... | |
| schneider skinks | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: so i just bought these two schneider skinks. theyve been together since the day they hatched (boy ... A: That's great that you were able to acquire captive bred Schneiders, the ones available are ... | |
| blue tailed skink eggs | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: how do u take care of a skinks eggs? cause the mom got loose and we cant find her A: The eggs need to be kept in slightly damp soil, about half buried. It is important that the eggs are ... | |
| Chameleon | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: My Veiled Chameleon has been depressed lately. It started when I cleaned his cage and now he ... A: Your situation is a perfect example of why chameleons are always described as delicate. They can ... | |
| labored breath and puffing out beard | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: brought it home have it set up heating temp is right feeding it crickets and dragon bites daily but ... A: I would strongly encourage you to have a vet take at look at her, it really sounds like she is in ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: i was given a dragon dont know how old he is. his body is about 8in long ..no actitivy out of him at ... A: Could you provide a bit more detail about the inactivity and perhaps his cage set-up? Reptiles go ... | |
| tree frog ulcer | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Our Green Tree Frog of about 3 weeks has a large ulcer from snout to almost the right eye. I'm not ... A: It could have started out as a rostril abrasion that has become infected. With luck it is not, or ... | |
| igauna food | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: what do igaunas eat i heard you can feed hem carots and letuces is that true A: It's true, iguanas are herbivorous. They eat a large variety of leaves and flowers in the wild. They ... | |
| Gecko foot problem | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been gone for a couple of weeks and had someone else caring for my Crested Geckos. When I ... A: Usually foot problems with cresteds and other arboreal geckoes are due to shedding problems which ... | |
| Lined Day Gecko | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: How about do I go feeding my day Lined Day Gecko baby food? A: I used to just put a small amount in a plastic bottle cap. Arboreal geckoes can be hesitant to ... | |
| My bearded dragon | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: i got my 6" bearded dragon a couple days ago and so far he has been eating 20-30 crickets a day ... A: I suspect (as you do) that the inadequate temperature is the reason for his lethargic behaviour. It ... | |
| Why won't my turtles mate? | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of box turtles that won't mate.What's the matter? A: I'm assuming that you have a pair of North American box turtles rather then one of the Asian ... | |
| Snake scar | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: We recently adopted a ball python that was a rescue. His old owners apparently fed him live prey and ... A: Some of the scars may be permanent, only time will tell. It really depends on how deep into the ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: Hey I have a leopard gecko that does not have any eyes it looks like she was born without them, is ... A: Reptiles can be born without eyes. I think this congenital deformity is more common with snakes, at ... | |
| House Gecko | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: My son's house geckos tail fell off yesturday 7/6/08, this is our first reptile had him about a ... A: The geckoes sold in the pet trade as "house" geckoes are usually one of the Hemidactylus species and ... | |
| Dragen not eating | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: my bearded dragen has not eaten in about 5 days the pet store said that it might take about another ... A: I'm assuming that you have just acquired your bearded then? It is true that many reptiles will ... | |
| Veiled vs Panther | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what is the difference between the care for a Veiled chameleon and a ... A: In terms of care those two species are not much different so it should be an easy transition. The ... | |
| bearded dragon | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: My sons 1 year old bearded dragon has not pooped in 5 days. He is eating and is alert and contant. ... A: There are a few factors that can affect gut transit time with reptiles such as temperature, ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Dragging Her Hind Legs! | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: It started about 3 days ago and she hasn't eaten a thing since then. I line her cage with newspaper ... A: There are a couple potential causes of hind leg paralysis that are caused by nutritional ... | |
| gecko | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: can i keep one desert gecko in a 10 gallon tank? Also what kinds of geckos are friendly and like to ... A: A 10 gallon would be the minimum size tank required for a single leopard gecko or African fat tail ... | |
| MHD and Sleeping | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Mountain Horned Dragon yesterday (June 19 2008) and when he went to sleep he chose to ... A: The metabolism of reptiles will slow in relation to the ambient temperature. Their breathing rate ... | |
| Shedding | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I asked recently about keeping my skink and tortoise in the same habitat. Anyway they are separated ... A: Shedding is directly related to growth which of course is tied to their food intake. Most people who ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Is okay to feed my beardies some anoles?? Thank you. A: There is no particular nutritional benefit in giving them anoles but there are risks. Wild-caught ... | |
| mixing two totally different species | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: My son has two,1 year old leopard geckos, and is having a fit to get a "Dumpy" frog(White's Tree ... A: That is not a combination that I would recommmend. Reptiles and amphibians are entirely dependent on ... | |
| Leopard gecko not feeding | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in Ireland and I work in an exotic pet store. I am looking after a leopard gecko for a ... A: It doesn't sound that you have anything to worry about, but I can certainly empathize with the ... | |
| Gecko not eating | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a gecko, not sure what kind it is, I think it is a house gecko, that has stopped eating and ... A: The is no specific treatment that you can offer without knowing what has caused it to stop eating. ... | |
| albino gecko's eyes | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I think Diablo, our albino gecko, might be blind. could that be? We have to place his crickets/worms ... A: I'm going to assume that Diablo is a leopard gecko. Albinism or amelanism (lack of melanin) in ... | |
| sulcata tortoises | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a baby sulcat and i was wondering if it was alright that i feed it grass clippings? also what ... A: I would offer those in only small amounts. The parsley and chives are both quite high in oxalates ... | |
| My Bearded dragon doesn't seem right | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a male and female dragon in the same tank an they are 7 months old. Today I've noticed my ... A: I'm very glad to hear that you got veterinary care for her and have a possible diagnosis. Beardeds ... | |
| baby lizard | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I live in Indiana, southern part. We live out in the country a bit. I found a tiny red lizard ... A: You were likely looking in the reptile section for the I.D but what you found was most likely an ... | |
| Dominate Female Bearded Dragon | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to breed for the first time and I'm having problems with my Bearded Dragons. My female ... A: Unfortunately I don't think there is much that you can do to change her attitude toward Larry. The ... | |
| Skink and tortoise | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: My question is if they can share the same habitat. My tortoise currently is in a 30 gallon with ... A: It is not a combination that I would recommend for a few reasons. Anytime animals are co-habitated ... | |
| My Bearded dragon doesn't seem right | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a male and female dragon in the same tank an they are 7 months old. Today I've noticed my ... A: I really would suggest that you have a vet take a look at her as soon as you can. With the visible ... | |
| Tree Frog Laying Eggs on my Outdoor Furniture! | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: We live in an area with loads of tree frogs. They sing us to sleep at night, and often end up ... A: In order for the eggs to have a chance to hatch you would have needed to find two frogs under the ... | |
| chameleon | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: i want to get a chameleon but i dont know which kind to get, how old, how will the cage be, how much ... A: If this is your first chameleon then I would suggest a juvenile male veiled/Yemen chameleon, about 2 ... | |
| White's Tree Frog - Antibiotic Burn? | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: My new WTF was apparently ill, and I took him to a herp vet. He wasn't eating, lethargic, looking ... A: That is one of the major drawbacks of using enrofloxacin (Baytril). It is a tissue irritant and will ... | |
| sulcata tortoises | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: i have a baby sulcat and i was wondering if it was alright that i feed it grass clippings? also what ... A: Absolutely, various types of grasses and weeds should ideally make up the bulk of your sulcata's ... | |
| corn snake | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: heya, just interested to know, at what age would a corn snake slow and stop growing? and the other ... A: I find that mine seem to slow their growth rate somewhat after they have reached about 3 to 3 1/2 ... | |
| Acrylic Tanks | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: My question is just a general one and I don't know if you can answer it or not. I am looking at ... A: Acrylic is often used in reptile tanks, especially large snake enclosures, and I have never heard of ... | |
| indan stick insects | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: A: I kept this species for several years and found them rather charming. I don't think that I ever ... | |
| bearded dragon | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: i have a year old dragon who doesn't seem to b growing its about 10 ins long which i know isn't ... A: The first thing I would suggest is verifying your basking area temperature, it should be at least ... | |
| Golden Agama Lizard | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: Do you know the life expectancy of the golden agama lizard? It is also known as Short Toed Agama, ... A: I'm assuming that you mean in captivity. You may have to extrapolate the figure from the lifespans ... | |
| Baby Gecko Heating | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a new baby leopard gecko. I am trying my best to get all the information I need for caring ... A: I suspect that it really is not a problem. Crickets are also more active at night (like your ... | |
| painter turtles | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: how much water do they need? and dirt how many times do they need to eat a day..... and what do they ... A: Painted turtles are primarily aquatic so the larger percentage of their enclosure should be water ... | |
| Baby Gecko Heating | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a new baby leopard gecko. I am trying my best to get all the information I need for caring ... A: Yes, you can turn the heat light off at night. A night time temperature drop is perfectly normal and ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: My eight year old has a leopard gecko and has taken perfect care of him, but my three year old son ... A: For the spot on the tail, which I assume looks like an abrasion, you can apply a dab of any topical ... | |
| bearded dragons | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have recently tried to introduce a 4 week old beardie to my 7 month old female. They were fine for ... A: It was definitely the size difference, what a tragic way to learn that. Reptiles consider anything ... | |
| question about my gecko's shedding | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My gecko it turns like little blue this morning and I just newest he start to shedding and a friend ... A: It is better for your gecko if he is not handled while he is shedding. Handling can interfere with ... | |
| water dragon | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: i am really worried about the costs and he has had fluid come from his right eye so it seals shut ... A: I know that you already know this and Mick has certainly already advised you that a vet is your best ... | |
| Small Brownish Lizard | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I have one little guy that has taken up residence in my car, now I know he won't hurt anything or ... A: How odd. The little geckos frequently take up residence in houses but the natural habitat for the ... | |
| Veiled chameleon | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: just a quick simple question, I have a young male veiled chameleon, just wondered if its possible to ... A: Chameleons dislike handling in general and veileds are anti-social even by chameleon standards. Some ... | |
| Small Brownish Lizard | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have one little guy that has taken up residence in my car, now I know he won't hurt anything or ... A: Lol, I just never anticipated the number of "lizard in vehicle" questions that I would receive on ... | |
| bearded dragon problems with eating and lighting? | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with my beared dragon. I got him yesterday and the guy gave crickets that are you ... A: I gather from your earlier cricket size problem that your bearded is young and young beardeds ... | |
| bearded dragon mateing | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: hi i have a 2 year old bearded dragon (female) and a 3 year olfd bearded dragon (the female i got ... A: Give your new female a week or so to settle in to her new surroundings and start feeding well before ... | |
| bearded dragon problems with eating and lighting? | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with my beared dragon. I got him yesterday and the guy gave crickets that are you ... A: Reptiles have a much slower metabolism then other animals and 2 or 3 days without food is not ... | |
| Hibernation of tortoises | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: What are the benefits of putting captive tortoises into hibernation? Obviously hibernation in the ... A: I have really not come across any compelling evidence to suggest that the benefits of artificial ... | |
| geko | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: We have a tiny gecko we found in the yard. It is maybe an inch and a half long. We have had it for ... A: How unfortunate for both you and the little guy. It sounds like he may have succumbed to shock. If ... | |
| leopard gecko food | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Hey there, i have 2 leopard geckos and i feed them the usual (crickets and worms). the thing is, i ... A: Reptiles have a much lower metabolism then mammals and birds so one or two or even three days ... | |
| New Dragons Coming Home | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Sorry I have a two part question. First I have been reading everything I can about Bearded Dragons ... A: That does complicate things somewhat. As I remarked earlier, nature will take its course with mature ... | |
| box turtle | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: My turtle 's beak is starting to thining out and I fear he may lose his beak if i do not do nothing ... A: If there is some nutritional deficiency or metabolic problem that is affecting the structure of the ... | |
| New Dragons Coming Home | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: Sorry I have a two part question. First I have been reading everything I can about Bearded Dragons ... A: Moving to a new enclosure is always a stress producing event for reptiles. Many will not eat at all ... | |
| breeding | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning to buy two leopard tortoises and breed them, how would I do that and how long is the ... A: You are much more likely to be successful if you are purchasing an established mature breeding pair. ... | |
| incubatiom of turtle eggs | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I have some pet turtles, one laid some eggs. I would like to know the incubation period for these ... A: The incubation time varies with the temperature. As a general rule most water turtles take 2 - 3 ... | |
| anorexic guecko | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: We bought a leopard gecko a few months back, she was under weight when we purchased her they said ... A: First thing I would suggest is to verify the temperature in the warm end of your tank with a ... | |
| leopard gecko | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: My gecko passed away this morning. A month ago she stopped eating and she has done this before so i ... A: I'm sorry about the loss of your leopard gecko. I wish I could tell you why it happened but that is ... | |
| 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: Closed eyes is a general sign of illness in lizards and is not usually specific to a certain ... | |
| baby igauna | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a baby igauna this sunday and i started to notice that she has a brownish head and a ... A: It is always difficult to assess whether something is normal without actually seeing it. It is ... | |
| New Dragons Coming Home | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: Sorry I have a two part question. First I have been reading everything I can about Bearded Dragons ... A: Substrate has long been one of the most controversial topics in reptile keeping. People have very ... | |
| my bearsie | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon thats about 6 months old i think somethings not right because shes stopped ... A: Female bearded will produce eggs without ever having been bred with a male. Several species of ... | |
| veiled cameleons | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: and how big he will be when he is fully grown, thanks. A: How often he sheds depends completely on his rate of growth and that depends on his diet and the ... | |
| White's Tree Frog Sleeping Behavior | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I got my first White's tree frog, Mario, on Friday (4/18) and 2 others on Sunday (4/20) from a ... A: I don't think you have anything to worry about at this early stage. It can take a week or more for ... | |
| Red Eye | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a red eyed tree frog I got about a week and a half ago. The first night I had him he managed ... A: Red eyes are very strongly nocturnal. Unless they are disturbed they will normally spend the entire ... | |
| sexing a bearded dragon | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 bearded dragons and i want to no how to sex them which way round is if you lifted up they ... A: It sounds like you have a sexual pair. The males have two bumps in the base of the tail where the ... | |
| pregnant leo not eating | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: i have two adult leopard geckos, one male and one female. My female was pregnant for a long period ... A: It's no bother at all. It sounds like she is going to lay two good sized eggs anytime now. It is not ... | |
| iguanas and box turtle | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have two young iguanas and a 7 year old or so ornate box turtle. At lots of pet stores i see them ... A: It is not just inter-species aggression that has to be considered when co-habitating different ... | |
| Sexing a senegal chameleon | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 senegal chameleons and I was wondering if you knew of any way to tell the sex of them A: I have no actual personal experience working with Senegals. Our policy was to deal with only captive ... | |
| pregnant leo not eating | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: i have two adult leopard geckos, one male and one female. My female was pregnant for a long period ... A: What you are experiencing with her is absolutely normal. Heavily gravid female reptiles of many ... | |
| dragon | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: my beared dragon has gone all black under his chin and has gone off his food. he was very active ... A: It is breeding season right now and mature males can be somewhat preoccupied and distracted. ... | |
| marginated tortoise | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old marginated tortoise that lives in a vivarium. She has developed a red/purple ... A: I would be concerned that it is a sign of infection commonly known as "shell rot". These infections ... | |
| bearded dragon breeding | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Joe, The start of breeding season for beardeds is Feb/ March simply because that is when ... A: It takes about 4 or 5 weeks between mating and egg laying. If the clutch is large you may be able to ... | |
| breedding beardeds | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: i have female i just put with male, they have been toghter all night and still this morning he ... A: The rest is really up to them. They are both engaging in the appropriate social signals and your ... | |
| Crested Geckos | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: is it bad if the gecko doesn't seem like they are eating? A: Did you just recently get your geckos? It is quite normal for reptiles to not eat when they have ... | |
| help | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: i have been told that i need to separate them altyhough my partner work away and does not get back ... A: I would agree that you urgently need to get the male out of there. Your female has very likely only ... | |
| worried about salmonela | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: Wondering if you can help me, I have a 7 month old beardie and he is very friendly, problem i have ... A: Your friend's concerns are quite valid especially with a young child. Salmonella can affect young ... | |
| Iguana eye problems | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old green iguana that is nice and healthy and sheds very regularly.He has shed the ... A: I think you are on the right track. With no pus,swelling or sign of injury I would also just ... | |
| HORSFIELD TORTOISE | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: COULD YOU GIVE ME SOME ADVICE PLEASE,KIM A: I would definitely advise that you get a second female to avoid the aggressive breeding behaviour ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: My male leo has two red lumps coming out of his vent which look like the hemipenis. He has been ... A: There is something you can do until he gets to the vet but any type of prolapse really should be ... | |
| My White's Tree Frog | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Whites Tree Frog about two months ago. He is kept in a proper cage with three other ... A: Whenever there is a mysterious skin lump on a frog, I tend to suspect a bacterial abscess first. ... | |
| bearded dragon breeding | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Joe, The start of breeding season for beardeds is Feb/ March simply because that is when ... A: This type of dominant behaviour is more prevalent among young dragons kept in groups and yes nipping ... | |
| fire belly frog sick??? | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: My fire belly frog is green instead of brown, and burying itself in the mulch. Do you have any ... A: There is alot of natural variety with the colour of fire bellys, from bright green to quite dark ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: My leopard gecko hasnt eatin in about 6 days and im not sure if he has impaction cause i just ... A: I think he may just be adjusting as well. A dramatic change of substrate like that (good move btw) ... | |
| Box turtle hibernation | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: my son purchased a box turtle from a local reptile show. We have had it to the vet for general ... A: I'm glad to hear you had your boxie to the vet prior to hibernation, that is a very wise precaution. ... | |
| wild turtle | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: i was planting some flowers around a pond i just put in and about a foot under the ground i found a ... A: Lol, It is a a bit startling to suddenly see something moving in the dirt isn't it! They usually ... | |
| iguanas and tree frogs | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: My boys have two white's tree frogs (had them for about 9 months) in a huge tank, they would like to ... A: I have a similar aged iguana to yours and also keep White's treefrogs and it is not a combination ... | |
| My breaded Dragon | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: He is 12 inches long. I just noticed a like a pin prick i don't know how he got it or what it may ... A: Even though this was not part of your question the first thing I want to do is strongly urge you to ... | |
| bearded dragon breeding | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: A: The start of breeding season for beardeds is Feb/ March simply because that is when they come out of ... | |
| juvenile black throat monitor | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: how many pinkies should black throat monitor be eating a day and how much calcium A: I raised a number of Bosc (Savannah) monitors which are very similar to Black throats. I never used ... | |
| bearded dragon info ... | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: .. ive put a nesting box in for her but she digging that much all the stuff ive put in the box is ... A: How exciting for you! You're about 1/3 of the way through the incubation approximately. Your beardie ... | |
| my chemelon is not eating!!! | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: i have 2, 3-4 month vield chameleons and the both stopped eating at the same time one day and i ... A: I don't know if this is the cause but your chameleons are getting to the age where they may likely ... | |
| About a reptile | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: We have a veiled chameleon That for some reason keeps using his back claw and holding his front leg ... A: I have seen that behaviour occasionally with chameleons but never had any indication that it is ... | |
| Chameleon | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: my chameleon seems to be very ill and our vets don't no much about this reptiles. His tongue isn't ... A: It's not clear from your question whether you realize that chameleons do not drink standing water, ... | |
| Chamelion | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: How do i know when my chameleon is laying eggs,and what do i do with them after she drops them? A: If you happen to have a veiled chameleon you may notice a colour change when she is gravid (carrying ... | |
| I dont want him to die | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have an Tangerine Albino Gecko and he seems lazy. if i pick him up he wont run away and his one ... A: You are using a good supplement but of course he has to be eating to get the benefit from it. If he ... | |
| Treating an eye infection in a Dwarf Bearded Chameleon | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a nine month old Dwarf Bearded Chameleon with what appears to be an eye infection due to a ... A: Surface eye infections can often be remedied at home by putting your chameleon under a gentle shower ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: How can I tell if my bearded dragon has a burn or not? I think he might have one but he doesn't act ... A: The symptoms of a burn would depend on the severity of it. There might only be an area of slight ... | |
| Chameleon | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a female chameleon who I notice have a small deficiency in the corner of her mouth, I don't ... A: If you can apply a bit of topical antibiotic ointment to the area that could help. If you do not ... | |
| ribbon snake | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a ribbon snake and whenever I'm near it, it darts away from me. When I try to hold ... A: Ribbons and other garter snakes are often very nervous and flighty about being handled. They are ... | |
| Veiled Chameleon | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have been caring for a male veiled chameleon for 18 months. It was a rescued lizard that was ... A: I think a vet visit may be advisable. If he has gone from being robust enough to tear a hole in the ... | |
| Lonely Bearded Dragon ?? | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3.5 year old Female Bearded Dragon that recently lost her male companion due to illness. ... A: You are not being at all unkind to your female by keeping her as a solitary dragon if that is your ... | |
| I dont want him to die | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an Tangerine Albino Gecko and he seems lazy. if i pick him up he wont run away and his one ... A: Could you tell me how you are keeping him. What type of calcium and vitamin supplement are you using ... | |
| Chameleon | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a female chameleon who I notice have a small deficiency in the corner of her mouth, I don't ... A: Could you describe it a bit further? Does it just affect one side and how does it look different ... | |
| My Iguana | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I found my iguana in poison this morning...What can I do to help him get better? ANSWER: Hi Dk, Can ... A: There are certainly worse types of insecticides that he could have gotten into, boric acid is far ... | |
| question on North American Grey Tree Frog (I think1) | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: We have had a little friend for about a year now--he/she arrived unexpectedly in an IKEA plant! We ... A: Your description does not match any of the S. American species that I am familiar with but tree frog ... | |
| My Iguana | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I found my iguana in poison this morning...What can I do to help him get better? A: Can you provide more detail about the type of poison? Was this something he may have ingested or did ... | |
| Relative information, Breedding Beared Dragons | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have been breeding fish for several years, however when I moved to BC I had to sell everything. ... A: I've included three web sites that should get you off to a good start as well as a link to a book ... | |
| Golden Gecko Habitat | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I currently own 2 Golden Geckos. I THINK they are both male, the person I got them from did not sex ... A: It sounds like you already have a good basic knowledge of what they require. Keeping them happy and ... | |
| leopard gecko eggs | 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: That should not cause any problems at all. The eggs do not dehydrate that quickly, it takes a couple ... | |
| 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: She has certainly had a major stress to her digestive system with the consuming of rocks and ... | |
| barded dragon and snake | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a female bearded dragon. She lives in a large tank on the left side of my room. I'm going to ... A: That's an excellent question. Beardeds are quite visually aware of their surroundings but I have ... | |
| incubation for leopard geckos | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: My female leopard gecko is pregnant and i am feeding her very well. However, i have a question about ... A: If you are using the standard incubation method for leo eggs then you really don't have to worry ... | |
| my male crested gecko | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: hi ive had my crested gecko for over a year now say 13mounths and just recently i noticed he was not ... A: I'm glad you were able to correct the earlier diet problem. You may want to try one of the ... | |
| Herp compatibility | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko. She is almost 1 year old and is currently in a 46 gallon bowfront aquarium. ... A: Oh, dear. I can hardly think of two species that would be more incompatible then golden geckoes and ... | |
| bearded dragons | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon the pet shop said to get him,style, a heating rock along with a heat lamp. ... A: His ability to recover depends greatly on the depth of the burn. If there has been underlying muscle ... | |
| killed pregnant mother | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: We found an iguana today who was hit by a car but still alive but suffering. She passed. She had ... A: The critical things right now are to keep the egg from dehydrating, keep it from over-heating and to ... | |
| Whites Tree Frog | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I have two frogs, a pac man frog and a white's tree frog. I have noticed lately that the white's ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. I wanted to consult a reference book that I had left at work ... | |
| Gray tree frog | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: How do you breed gray tree frogs in captivity, or is it possible to breed them A: I'm not sure whether your question is about the North American gray tree frogs ( two different ... | |
| help with my bearded dragon!! | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: the thing is the female has lost her appitite the last few weeks and is looking very flat, she lays ... A: I really think that a calcium problem may be what you are dealing with then. To keep it simplified, ... | |
| Beardie New Owner Questions | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I've just bought a 4mth boy beardie for my daughter and despite asking the shop to give me the best ... A: O.K, let's try to figure out why you are not getting a higher temperature reading, which you should ... | |
| help with my bearded dragon!! | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: the thing is the female has lost her appitite the last few weeks and is looking very flat, she lays ... A: I need to ask you whether you have been supplementing your dragons' diet with a calcium and vitamin ... | |
| bearded dragon info ... | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: .. ive put a nesting box in for her but she digging that much all the stuff ive put in the box is ... A: If the container is covered then the humidity should be held in quite well and you shouldn't be ... | |
| golden geckos | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with my golden geckos. I have two of them in a pretty nice sized tank and the ... A: I feel that I may not be of much help to you on this one. I'm experienced with all the usual ... | |
| bearded dragon info ... | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: .. ive put a nesting box in for her but she digging that much all the stuff ive put in the box is ... A: The ones that have gone yellow may be infertile. You will know in the next few days as they continue ... | |
| My Baby Leopard geckos | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: My baby leopard geckos, ive had them for two days now they kinda ate last night but then didnt seem ... A: Lol, well Sam, you certainly sound like a nervous new father! I really think you can relax and try ... | |
| My Baby Leopard geckos | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: My baby leopard geckos, ive had them for two days now they kinda ate last night but then didnt seem ... A: I think the 30 gal. breeder will be fine unless you plan to add more leopards. If your geckos are ... | |
| My Baby Leopard geckos | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: My baby leopard geckos, ive had them for two days now they kinda ate last night but then didnt seem ... A: I don't think that you have anything to worry about. It can take up to a week for new reptiles to ... | |
| breeding snakes | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 standard corn snakes, a yellow rat snake and a calafornian corn snake, 3 are female and i ... A: There are a few possibilities for the lack of fertility with your eggs. I have had single females ... | |
| bearded dragon info ... | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: .. ive put a nesting box in for her but she digging that much all the stuff ive put in the box is ... A: Congratulations! The eggs need to be kept in the low to mid 80's F. Don't just place them somewhere ... | |
| Panther Chameleon | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I was told that humidity is one of the biggest concerns with chameleons. I was thinking about ... A: I don't think that would be an issue provided that he is not actually being sprayed with seawater! ... | |
| can? | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of getting a tree frog, and i wanted to know if you can handle them, if they are nice, ... A: As a general rule amphibian pets should be handled as little as possible because their skin is much ... | |
| breaded dragon | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: Long story short i have tenants that have a breaded dragon they have not been home for 3 weeks i ... A: The only time that a bearded dragon may go three months without food and remain healthy (and happy) ... | |
| My new baby bearded dragon! | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: He has been doing well, up until about 2-3 days ago. He hasn't really been eating, but he still ... A: Beardeds can potentially vomit from ingesting too large a meal. If it can't be properly digested ... | |
| my leopard gecko | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: My leopard gecko is having a lot of trouble with its back legs. It is trying to moving with just ... A: I'm sorry to hear that. Hind leg paralysis can be the result of injury to the spine but it also ... | |
| Water Dragon Lizard Eye Problems | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Water dragon that I've had for about 3 months. For the first couple months he was active ... A: From your description of Henry's symptoms I would strongly suspect that he may have a respiratory ... | |
| iguana | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: My moms iguana has the bottom jaw is swelled up what could it be? his eating habbits is slowed down. A: The two most common causes for that are mouth rot or stomatitis which causes the "lips" rather then ... | |
| bearded dragon info ... | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: .. ive put a nesting box in for her but she digging that much all the stuff ive put in the box is ... A: Bearded dragon mating can look pretty rough. The male bites the female around the back of the head ... | |
| geko | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Im looking after my daughters geko, I've noticed that on one of her legs she has a lump, I picked ... A: The easiest way to determine if it might just be dry skin is to soak the gecko in just a small ... | |
| fat tail gecko | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: My gecko will not eat, she has gotten very skinny. She has always been fed crickets, I have tried ... A: You've obviousy done a very good job of looking after her, fifteen years is an good long life for a ... | |
| bearded dragon info ... | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: .. ive put a nesting box in for her but she digging that much all the stuff ive put in the box is ... A: That certainly sounds like nesting behaviour. The constant digging can be frustrating. It may be ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a question about my beardie that is worring me sick. He recently went through his first ... A: Brumation behaviour in beardeds, both pre and post, can be extremely variable. It seems designed to ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: why do they scratch the ground as if digging i let him out daily for a run he has good food ad drink ... A: I've seen that behaviour in a few situations. You didn't happen to mention how long you've had your ... | |
| flap neck chameleon | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I am picking up my first flap neck chameleon (chamaeleo dilepsis) next week, and i am not sure what ... A: Flap necks never gained the popularity of veileds and panthers as pets so there is a real lack of ... | |
| Can Jackson Cameleons have mites? | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: My neighbor (who lives above us) has a cage of Jackson Chameleons which is directly above one of our ... A: There is a possibility. The lizard mite is species-specific but chameleons can also be infested with ... | |
| bahaman anole lizard | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I know you did not list bahaman anoles but I saw geckos so i figured you might. Im a 13 year old boy ... A: I did not include the complete list of species in my profile but I do have experience with brown/ ... | |
| iguana | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: my iguana is having a strange bowel movement it's coming out like she's laying eggs please help me A: If she is at least a couple years old then there is a very good chance that she is indeed laying ... | |
| Iguana | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: My iguana has lived in the same house, with the same dogs and cats for about 4 years. He was a ... A: The timing of this behaviour change would suggest that it is likely due to a surge in breeding ... | |
| please please help i am not sure if my oriose is hibernating | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: i have a leoprd tortiose who is just over 2 years old. i have noticed my toriose not eating as much ... A: Leopard tortoises do not hibernate in the true sense. They will enter a slowdown state called torpor ... | |
| nile monitor | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Curt, The commercial bark mulches sold for reptiles are all safe, they are usually ... A: I'm assuming you mean the fake grass type thing rather then the indoor-outdoor carpet stuff. It ... | |
| tortoise | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: A: It is quite normal for them to make that little hiss sound when they are startled. It is the quick ... | |
| what kind of turtle do i have? | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: How do I know what kind of turtle I have? It has a pointed snout, it is darkly colored, and it has ... A: It sounds like it may be a musk turtle, also known as a stinkpot. Is it quite small? Musk turtles ... | |
| My crested gecko is SICK!!!!!! | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I have had this young crested gekco since holloween of 2007, but now he's gotten to be very sick. ... A: A visit to an experienced reptile vet is always the best option, I have included two links to help ... | |
| nile monitor | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Curt, The commercial bark mulches sold for reptiles are all safe, they are usually ... A: I've included a couple links for you. The first is an excellent care sheet from a top author. There ... | |
| nile monitor | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: hello its me again curt can i put repti bedding in my monitors tank i guess it is some kind of ... A: The commercial bark mulches sold for reptiles are all safe, they are usually cypress or fir bark. ... | |
| Tortoise | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I have recently heard that tortoises should not have a 'bumpy' shell as this relates to a calcium ... A: The term that refers to abnormal bumpiness of the shell is "pyramiding" and the potential causes are ... | |
| Mali Uromastyx | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: My mali has developed a bump on the bottom of his chin. After a bath I had tried to lightly pick it ... A: In your photo it looks like there is a layer of scales over the growth. From the apparent folds and ... | |
| pig nosed frog | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm sorry to bother you but I really need some advice. I just got 3 reed frogs but within the cup ... A: What a nice little surprise for you! They are a very appealing frog. I would love to be able to give ... | |
| please help | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: can you please tell me whats wrong with my lizard hes always hiding in his hut wont eat wont drink ... A: I will need to know exactly what species of lizard you have before I can make any suggestions to you ... | |
| nile monitor | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: my ornate nile monitor eats crickets like crazy but will not eat any pinkys or anything else how do ... A: This is a very common question with new owners of ball pythons. They don't defecate as often as ... | |
| tortoise | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: and i was wondering should i use both of my uva/uvb lamps or just one i have a 40 gallon long tank ... A: That sounds harmless enough but as with most animals, food is the most fun. Redfoots would normally ... | |
| leopard gecko food | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm just wondering where it is best to keep my tubs of locust and crickets. I have had my leo for ... A: I think you will definitely have less mortality if you move them to a warmer place. Crickets do not ... | |
| nile monitor | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: my ornate nile monitor eats crickets like crazy but will not eat any pinkys or anything else how do ... A: I know your nile is in a large enclosure and this will be a real hassle but I would really suggest ... | |
| SOCIALIZING FROGS, TURTLES, AND LIZARDS | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: i HAVE A 55 GALLON TANK THAT i WOULD LIKE TO TRY A BEAUTIFUL NEW HABITAT OF FROGS, TURTLES, AND ... A: I've included a couple links that explain the building of a viquarium or half and half tank. You ... | |
| tortoise | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: and i was wondering should i use both of my uva/uvb lamps or just one i have a 40 gallon long tank ... A: Congratulations on getting a red foot, they really have alot of personality and with proper care ... | |
| mixing | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: u probablyd ont no anything about north weastern fence lizards and tree lizards but if u do plz ... A: I agree, the tree lizard would very likely be under a lot of stress in that mixed tank and constant ... | |
| Veiled Chameleon | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: We bought a young veiled chameleon about 4 day ago and for some reason today its been worrying us ... A: Chameleons will gape to release excess body heat if the environment is too hot and there is no ... | |
| Gekko scraching her tank | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have had my female leppard gekko now for 4 months without any problems. Over the last week or so ... A: Restless behaviour can arise when they are not happy with some aspect of the environment. The list ... | |
| There is something seriously wrong with my american green tree frog, | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I was holding my frog for a minute, when he started to urinate on me. I went to put him back in his ... A: My first suspicion whenever there is any kind of seizure activity like that is tetany. It is caused ... | |
| suplies | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of supplies i should get for my Florida soft shell ... A: The breeding season for fire bellies is in the spring so your question is very well timed. The frogs ... | |
| True Fire Skink | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I bought my son a true fire skink a week ago. My husband seems to think it may have a spot of fungus ... A: My first suspsicion is that it may be a scar. It's not unusual for burrowing species to get little ... | |
| nile monitor | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: my ornate nile monitor eats crickets like crazy but will not eat any pinkys or anything else how do ... A: Raw chicken and hamburger are both common sources of salmonella. Your nile may never become ill with ... | |
| mixing | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: u probablyd ont no anything about north weastern fence lizards and tree lizards but if u do plz ... A: I'm not as lucky as you to have those species running around outside my house as I live in Canada ... | |
| mosture | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: i live in sanfrancisco and i have a litle 3 month beardie but the minimum humedity he is around ... A: Are you using a hygrometer to measure that humidity level and was it placed right inside your ... | |
| nile monitor | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: my ornate nile monitor eats crickets like crazy but will not eat any pinkys or anything else how do ... A: I always found that young monitors tend to be primarily insectivorous in their feeding habits. A ... | |
| Keeping Tokay Geckos with White's Tree Frogs | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I want to know if you have had any experience with housing Tokay Geckos with white's tree frogs and ... A: I have kept these two species in a community tank with no problems as all. Male tokays will be ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: i had four baby dragons together the one was a bullied i came home from work and found the tails had ... A: The lack of tail should not have any affect on their continued growth. In some species of geckos the ... | |
| Is Sally ok? | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: i'm emailing you tonight with a heavy heart. I bought my husband a Yemen Chameleon roughly 6months ... A: It really sounds like she is egg bound. It doesn't sound like you were made aware that female ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: my dragon is 12 weeks it is very weak and sleeping most of the time. he isnt eating the crickits but ... A: The situation does sound like cause for concern. The white liquid is normal, it is the urates and is ... | |
| beareded dragon | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is constipated what is the best thing to get him passing again A: I'm including a couple sites on constipation in reptiles. In addition to treating the immediate ... | |
| My Golden Gecko...... wont eat. | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I was given two golden geckos a few months back. Was told to feed them brown crickets and fruity ... A: It doesn't sound like your geckos are showing signs of illness so I suspect the problems may be one ... | |
| tree frog question | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a white's tree frog that it's a couple of years old and It has the red leg disease. I read ... A: The way I have always used it is to prepare a water solution with it as per the instructions and ... | |
| tree frog question | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a white's tree frog that it's a couple of years old and It has the red leg disease. I read ... A: Tetracycline is sold as a fish medication, you should be able to get it at any store that sells ... | |
| burnt leoprd gecko | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: My leopard gecko somehow gotunder the paper towel and he was burnt a little on his tummy. It is not ... A: You can apply any human topical antibiotic ointment like Polysporin or Neosporin to the area every ... | |
| Star tortoise | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: My name is Sahasra from India 16 years old.I found few eggs of star tortoise on ground(perhaps some ... A: Star tortoise eggs should be buried in approximately 12 -15 cm of loose soil that is slightly moist ... | |
| pacing digging bearded dragon | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: female beardy digging day after day laying only 4 eggs each day not in clutches though this behavior ... A: I have run into this situation with females who are not satisfied with the laying chamber ... | |
| chamelions | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I just lost my female this mornin. I manages to retrieve the eggs from her. I have had alot of pets ... A: I'm so sorry about the loss of your female, I'm guessing from that clutch size that she was a ... | |
| suplies | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of supplies i should get for my Florida soft shell ... A: Bearded dragons make excellent pets, they have a lot of personality and tolerate being handled very ... | |
| breading male bearded dragons | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking about breeding bearded dragons. I and not a kid and have done lots of research and ... A: That is a very nice looking male that you have and he certainly looks like he is in full breeding ... | |
| snakes and iguanas | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: i have had my ball python for two years now and i just bought two three month old igaunas ... my ... A: Any incandescent bulb like the flood light you are using will produce heat. The iguanas should have ... | |
| snakes and iguanas | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: i have had my ball python for two years now and i just bought two three month old igaunas ... my ... A: You will need to keep monitoring them closely. If you notice any of them, including your snake, not ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: We have a fairly new BD he is a juvenile. I am a little concerned because according to everything I ... A: He may still be settling in to his new environment. The fact that he is eating daily and basking is ... | |
| skinks speices | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: if you could i would be very greatful. it is for a school project A: Skinks represent the largest group of lizards but the first step to narrowing down the ... | |
| Baby Lepard Gecko | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I bought 2 of them and while the one is alert, eating good and growing every day, the other doesn't ... A: My first suspicion is that those may be congenital abnormalities ie. he hatched out that way. ... | |
| weak gecko | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: my leopard gecko baby has what seems to be the same problem as everyone elses. i have a heating ... A: Unless the ambient temperature of your house is quite cool you really should not need both a heating ... | |
| Identification | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I found this picture on a humor site, but it's made me very curious as to what this reptile(?) is. ... A: That is a Cordylus lizard, there are two more legs hidden in there! That is its defensive position, ... | |
| snakes and iguanas | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: i have had my ball python for two years now and i just bought two three month old igaunas ... my ... A: There are several reasons why that combination would not work out well but the main one is that the ... | |
| Chameleons tongue | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: My flap neck chameleon (1.5 years old) only wants to eat mealworms, however I basically need to put ... A: I have been trying to find some case history results in my veterinary literature that indicates the ... | |
| Newt co housing | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I have had my 1 fire bellied newt for almost a year and was thinking of getting another cause he ... A: Fire bellied newts co-habitate quite well. There is no worry about them fighting or injuring each ... | |
| HELP, QUICK! | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: i just introduced a new leopard gecko to my 6 year old other leopard gecko. they seem to get along ... A: The new gecko will need time to adjust to the new enclosure and the presence of the other gecko. ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: we purchased our first water dragon (Crunk, who is very laid back) about a month before our second ... A: It sounds like you have two males which unfortunately means the aggressive, territorial behaviour ... | |
| chameleon | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: what type of substrate would i use for a jacksons chameleon? thanks A: I would stick to something like a reptile carpet for any type of arboreal chameleon. Loose particle ... | |
| chameleon | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: hi i am thinking about getting a jacksons chameleon and i was wondering if you could tell me the ... A: That's about it for daily duties. You will need to spot clean the droppings a couple times a week. ... | |
| beardies | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I want to breed my two dragons. How long do I leave them together. I know they have bred once but ... A: The first mating may well have been successful but I usually leave them together for several days ... | |
| Skin Is Peeling | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old Hermann tortoise. i have noticed quite a bit of growth. after a while little ... A: That sounds quite normal. As they outgrow the old skin it breaks up and comes off in pieces. As long ... | |
| Chameleons tongue | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: My flap neck chameleon (1.5 years old) only wants to eat mealworms, however I basically need to put ... A: I can see why you are feeling frustrated, you have obviously put much effort and research into her ... | |
| Chameleons tongue | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: My flap neck chameleon (1.5 years old) only wants to eat mealworms, however I basically need to put ... A: As with so many other conditions with reptiles, tongue problems with chameleons are frequently ... | |
| tortoise enviroment | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: i recently took my ornate box tortoise to a vet because she has a cracked mandible (lower jaw)which ... A: I just want to go over a few of the pros and cons between these types of bulbs so that you can make ... | |
| chameleon | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: And can they eat veggies. thanks ANSWER: Hi Brad, The feeding response in chameleons is triggered ... A: If you use the larger type yoghurt container (about 6 inches deep) and keep it up-right rather then ... | |
| help needed | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: my golden gecko is not eating i look in the tank every day and it seems it never eats do U know any ... A: You didn't happen to mention how long you have had your gecko but it is very normal for new animals ... | |
| chameleon | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: And can they eat veggies. thanks ANSWER: Hi Brad, The feeding response in chameleons is triggered ... A: For container feeding you just need a smooth sided plastic deli or yoghurt container, I prefer the ... | |
| Thermostat | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I need to order 2 thermostats today within the next couple of hours - one for each of my Bearded ... A: I can't speak from personal experience but from the info I gather on the various forums they are ... | |
| 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 like to eliminate the most simple and obvious possibilities first. Has he already gone through a ... | |
| chameleon | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: And can they eat veggies. thanks A: The feeding response in chameleons is triggered by the insect's movement. You will need to supply ... | |
| how to sex a tokay gecko? | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: And do you know if they are easy to breed? Thanks Jennifer A: I'm assuming these are two adults. Two males would likely be fighting by now so you probably have a ... | |
| golden gecko | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: can i feed my golden gecko salad? ANSWER: Hi Joe, Your golden gecko is very unlikely to eat salad, ... A: Sure, give it a try. You can just mash up any sweet fruit with a bit of water and try it, I find ... | |
| golden gecko | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: can i feed my golden gecko salad? A: Your golden gecko is very unlikely to eat salad, better to offer the salad to the crickets just ... | |
| pacman frog | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of pacman frogs being able to change colors? I just bought an albino two weeks ... A: Frogs have a number of different cell types in their skin that produce and reflect colour. We tend ... | |
| leopard frog and tree frogs | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: i have a leopard frog is it possible for him to live peacefully with a tree frog??? A: I've linked an article on the considerations behind community tanks by the respected and veteran ... | |
| My Beardies Diet | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm concerned about my bearded dragon. He's kinda new with me and everything, I haven't had him a ... A: The things you are feeding are fine but you do need to add quite a bit more variety to his diet to ... | |
| yellow belly turtles | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: my sons female turtle has bitten the males willie,there was some blood &my partner had to seperate ... A: Ouch! Was the bite part of a pattern of aggressive, biting behaviour or a single isolated incident? ... | |
| Brown Anole or Bahama Anole | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: My son bought a Bahama Anole and after the first shed we noticed a black spot above it's right front ... A: Black skin spots on reptiles can be fungal, bacterial or viral in origin. You might try a topical ... | |
| Leopard Geckos | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I just got a leopard gecko from my auntie and she says she is a girl, but i want to be sure.. How do ... A: Leopard geckos can be sexed by looking at the area aroung the vent. Males have hemipenile bulges ... | |
| Yemen chameleon eating | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a yemen chameleon and he doesnt seem to like eating insects in a tub or box i put ... A: I would suggest trying a non see through container like a yogurt container. I think the clear ... | |
| Chameleon not eating? | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a sub-adult male jackson chameleon and he doesnt eat rarely expect for waxworms. I offer him ... A: Do you happen to know if he took a broader variety of feeders before you acquired him? If he did ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have around a 6 month old how often can you give them a bath? Thanks Shari ANSWER: Hi Shari, If ... A: They tend to take more greens as they mature but at six months your guy should be consuming at least ... | |
| Chameleon problem i think | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Well maybe its not a real problem but i have a drawf jackson chameleon which grows to a maximum of ... A: It could become a problem if it continues because that is stress related behaviour. Is your ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have around a 6 month old how often can you give them a bath? Thanks Shari ANSWER: Hi Shari, If ... A: Beardeds are from arid and semi-arid environments so they have adapted to not having to drink very ... | |
| Glass Skinks | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: . I know enough about them to keep them alive But Ive asked pet proffesionals and searches over the ... A: I could not find any connection between that common name and any species of skink in any of my ... | |
| Meal Worms | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a bearded dragon and he is about 4 months old and about 7 inches from tail to ... A: The small number of mealworms that you gave your dragon would definitely not have caused any ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: My son's bearded dragon has been very lethargic the past day and a half. He is over 3 1/2 yrs old. ... A: It may just be brumation which is a modified version of hibernation. I've included a link that ... | |
| Dumpy Frog Lesions | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: My son has an aquarium equipped with a viquarium. He keeps 3 dumpy frogs and goldfish in this tank. ... A: Those sound like bacterial lesions, frogs are somewhat prone to them due to the more permeable ... | |
| first reptile? | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: i was thinking of getting a reptile my searches narrowed down to anoles or leopard geckos.i want ... A: The 32 inch long, 18 inch high tank would make a nice vivarium for anoles, you could easily keep a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: We have owned our bearded dragon for just two months.I feel we are taking great care of him.However ... A: Beardeds are quite territorial. It sounds like yours might be hitting the age (around 6 months to a ... | |
| im concerned | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: what to do if my leopard gecko breaks its leg A: A serious injury of that nature really should be seen by a vet. There may be resulting nerve, blood ... | |
| bearded dragon ill? | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: i have a baby bearded dragon, and he was fine, bouncy, fun, eat and drinking well, yet this weekend, ... A: Making sure he has access to an appropriate temperature ( 100F) and keeping him hydrated, as you are ... | |
| Fungus on Crested Gecko Toes? | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: We have about an 18 month old crested gecko. We just noticed that it appears to be having some ... A: The white areas you are noticing on the toes are most likely unshed skin. Shedding problems are ... | |
| mites on snakes | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 foot red tail boa, 2 royal pythons under 3 feet, and a retic about 4 feet long. I'm ... A: The predatory mites you are talking about are the Hypoaspis species and you can get them through ... | |
| giant african land snails | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: ive got a really odd question, but my giant african land snails had eggs 3 days ago, ant there ... A: That is really strange :). The shortest incubation time that I have read is about 12 days and yours ... | |
| giant african land snails | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: ive got a really odd question, but my giant african land snails had eggs 3 days ago, ant there ... A: I keep African land snails as well. The hatch time can vary with the temperature but three days ... | |
| Rescued Gecko | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: A family member just passed away last week and as a result, we have inherited an African Fat tailed ... A: How lucky for the little guy to have ended up with a compassionate person like you. Lucky for you ... | |
| Leopard Tortoise hibernation? | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: She is a ravenous eater who has eaten every day of her life until 4 days ago when she abruptly ... A: You are correct, they don't technically hibernate, true hibernation is a defined metabolic state. ... | |
| Fire belly tree frog | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: My fire belly had a gleatinous substance hanging out of its mouth kind of star shaped with white ... A: I'm assuming that you meant Fire belly toad as opposed to tree frog. Well, it was not his tongue ... | |
| Baby Red Foot Tortoise | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 month old red foot tortoise. I have had him for almost a 5days now. He is eating and ... A: The appearance and frequency of the stools is an important indication of health so your question is ... | |
| leopard gecko | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: how can i tell if my pet is ill?i'm worried because its tail has shrank A: The signs of illness for a reptile are pretty much the same as for any animal. Unexplained weight ... | |
| My Ball Python | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: ) i been feeding it for a month now and its about to shed its eyes are pure blue/white and its skin ... A: That all sounds very normal. Ball pythons are naturally quite shy. When snakes are preparing to shed ... | |
| Food | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I still looking for a supplier that will ship fruit flies to Nova Scotia. Can you recommend ... A: Try Canadian Silkworms (link below), they carry a full line of feeders including fruit fly cultures. ... | |
| Is my fire bellied toad pregnant | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 fire bellied toad and a couple of days ago i heard them barking and they have been barking ... A: First of all we have to figure out if you actually have a male and female. If you heard them both ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: he is very pale in colour and his mouth is staying opened. i have been feeding him water with a ... A: Those are very serious symptoms and well beyond any home treatment or husbandry changes. He really ... | |
| Russian Tortoise Growth | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: we recently purchased a Russian Tortoise in November but two weeks later we were concerned about ... A: That is a very normal and healthy weight for that length. You've done a good job turning his ... | |
| Reed Frogs | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I currently have 3 reed frogs. Two very young juveniles that I have raised from tadpoles and one ... A: I actually had a colony of Hyperolius species about 8 or 9 years ago. I wish I could just remember ... | |
| chameleons | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: chameleon that has a white fungus like layer on its body it doesnt look very happy either, not ... A: Without knowing what species you have I can't make any specific husbandry suggestions that may help. ... | |
| chameleons | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: how can you tell if it is a male or a female? A: The method differs between the various species of chameleons. I have included a link with a good ... | |
| crested gecko | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: the last information that you gave to me was very helpful so i would like to ask another thing about ... A: Most reptiles that are omnivorous (eating both fruit/veg and insects) will take insects ... | |
| Bearded Dragon and Mealworms | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I live in Canada as well and I plan on using it as an indoor home for my beardie. And also it's off ... A: The Reptariums are fine for beardeds. I think the additional ventilation is healthy and they are ... | |
| Iguana Eggs | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I got an iguana from a pet store in Feb. of 2006, which I named Ivy. She was approximately 9 mo. to ... A: If all goes well they really should lay them all over the course of several hours. As to whether ... | |
| stunted corn snake | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: heya, i asked a question a few months back on a corn snake i got from a friend. she has stunted ... A: Corns can safely take prey that is a bit thicker then their body at its thickest point, up to 1 1/2 ... | |
| loss of appetite | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I purchased 3 baby bearded dragons for my 3 daughters and brought them home, set up aquarium as per ... A: For watering, my preferred method for young babies was daily soaking for about 5 minutes in just a ... | |
| stunted corn snake | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: heya, i asked a question a few months back on a corn snake i got from a friend. she has stunted ... A: Yes I do remember your previous e-mails quite well. Her size sounds like it is within normal range, ... | |
| bearded dragons | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: i have a female dragon and recentley it has been hideing in her bush allday she eats and looks fine ... A: If she is eating and otherwise appears fine then it is probably brumation behaviour if she is an ... | |
| Questions about Green-Crested Lizards | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a green-crested lizard, and I would like to know about how to take care of them properly. ... A: Green cresteds are native to the forests of Indonesia so you must try to mimic that environment as ... | |
| my 3 year old iguana won't eat!!!! | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: why won't my 3 year iguana eat??? everything in the cage is right for her breed size and food. I'm ... A: Tell your Mom that there is always a risk of Salmonella with iguana eggs so if she still thinks she ... | |
| crocodile geckos | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: what substrate is best to use for crocodile geckos? ANSWER: Hi Sam, Crocodile geckos do not have ... A: Generally best to avoid pine and cedar, they both can emit phenols which reptiles are sensitive to, ... | |
| my 3 year old iguana won't eat!!!! | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: why won't my 3 year iguana eat??? everything in the cage is right for her breed size and food. I'm ... A: Iguanas bury their eggs in damp sandy soil. You will need to provide several inches of it to satisfy ... | |
| crocodile geckos | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: what substrate is best to use for crocodile geckos? ANSWER: Hi Sam, Crocodile geckos do not have ... A: I have never been a fan of any of the calcium based sands. They came on the market when I worked in ... | |
| crocodile geckos | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: what substrate is best to use for crocodile geckos? A: Crocodile geckos do not have high humidity requirements so you have a bit more choice of substrates ... | |
| loss of appetite | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I purchased 3 baby bearded dragons for my 3 daughters and brought them home, set up aquarium as per ... A: The stress from the change of environment can certainly be a factor. I would put off handling them ... | |
| my 3 year old iguana won't eat!!!! | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: why won't my 3 year iguana eat??? everything in the cage is right for her breed size and food. I'm ... A: I always like to go over basic husbandry requirements even when owners are sure that everything is ... | |
| black throat | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: i gave my bearded dragon a bath when she stopped breathing and her throat turned black. then she ... A: I would certainly monitor her extremely closely for the next couple days, also make sure her basking ... | |
| poisons | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: what natural and artificial poisions can harm a bearded dragon? A: Well, that would be a very large list. Bearded dragons would likely be susceptible to any of the ... | |
| veiled chameleon | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: My veiled chameleon has formed open sores on his legs and arms. Not sure what it is from, do you ... A: The easiest possibility to rule out would be cricket injuries. Crickets left in an enclosure without ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I have just seen that my bearded dragon has a little hole on his back, and crickets seem to be ... A: It could have started as a localized skin infection but it is also very possible that the crickets ... | |
| found GECKO | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: HELP. We're outside Austin Texas. It's been freezing at night lately. Found gecko outside in the ... A: It's actually a species of skink that you have so kindly rescued rather then a a gecko. It looks ... | |
| Leopard Gecko not eating | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: My cousin gave me her leopard gecko because her kids aren't intereseted in her anymore. Anyway, she ... A: The most common (and less serious) reasons that reptiles go off their food is the change of ... | |
| Bearded Dragon with eye infection (?) | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: My two-year old bearded dragon has what appears to be some type of eye infection. Both eyes are ... A: Firstly I wanted to draw your attention to this link: ... | |
| spots | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: In the past week my bread dragon has had a spot of light/ grey colored skin on her nose and mouth ... A: It certainly does look like skin that is about to shed. From the photo it looks like an upper layer ... | |
| Leopard Ghecko | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: Ive had my leopard ghecko for 2 years. During the last two weeks she has developed a lump ... A: From your description it sounds like the original lump developed under an area of skin. I just want ... | |
| Sick Beardie | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: My beardie has become inactive and can hardly move,i bought him for my son and i dont live with him ... A: Bearded dragons, particularly young ones, need additional calcium added to their diet quite often. ... | |
| fire bellied toads | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: i keep finding one of my fire bellied toad lying on his back unable to get up, is this normal? kind ... A: The flipping can be part of defensive strategy to display the colours underneath, but unless you are ... | |
| iguanas colouring | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: i was wondering if diffrent foods gave iguanas diffrent colours because my iguana started to get a ... A: Reptiles have several different types of cells in their skin that give them colour. Some are pigment ... | |
| Leopard Geckos | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: Both of our geckos have dried skin on and around their eyes. Tried to pull away no luck, didn't ... A: Once old skin gets to that stage of retention you need to expose them to a much longer, higher and ... | |
| beared dragon | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: My question is the one side of his lip is droopy and dont know why he is eating great and drinking ... A: Two possibilities come to mind when there is a distortion of the jaw. The first one is MBD or ... | |
| African Clawed Frogs | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: i just got 2 African clawed frogs for Christmas and my mom says they give you warts if they pee on ... A: That is something that has been believed by many people for many years, about both frogs and ... | |
| Baby Bearded dragon | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: We just got our first bearded dragon. He is any where from 1-2 months old. All he does is sleep!!! ... A: Healthy baby beardeds are bright, alert and active. They also have hearty appetites, especially for ... | |
| drop-tail lizards | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: i have been finding drop tail lizards in my backyard lately.I have some questions:can i keep them as ... A: I think that you must be asking about the lined and blue tailed skinks that are native to the U.S. ... | |
| Green Anole | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: My mother recently gave me a green anole and i think it is sick or dying it is very thin, not moving ... A: The dark area is probably the liver, it becomes visible through the skin on emaciated reptiles with ... | |
| crested gecko | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: i just recently bought a crested gecko and i have researched the care of them. however my gecko has ... A: Your crested may just be preparing to shed. They appear very pale as the old skin separates from the ... | |
| res turtle | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: sorry i know that you do not major in turtles but...here we go i have a silver dollar sized ... A: I don't have a lot of first hand experience with aquatic turtles but I went to my favourite ... | |
| suplies | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of supplies i should get for my Florida soft shell ... A: Florida softshells are very appealing turtles and the babies are fairly easy to care for but I hope ... | |
| sick tokay | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 tokay geckos they about 3 t0 4 yrs old and have had had 2 health babies a year ago, but 3 ... A: My first suspicion would be tetany. It's caused by low blood calcium levels and results in twitching ... | |
| children pythons | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I got a children's python for Christmas and i had to feed it today. How long do I have to wait to ... A: I like to leave them alone to bask and digest for the remainder of the day that they were fed and ... | |
| ESCAPED BALL PYTHON | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: PROBLEM IS THAT IT HAVE HOLES ON THE TOP SIDE WHICH LEADS TO THE INSIDE OF THE ROOF, WOULD THE BALL ... A: I wish it were possible to predict where he might go but snakes can and will go anywhere their head ... | |
| My clumsy bearded | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering if all bearded dragons were clumsy like my sweetheart is. I have a branch that ... A: Beardeds are pretty hardy and I can't imagine that falling from that short a distance would cause ... | |
| cat ate skink | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: My cat was recently diagnosed as having eaten a skink after she came home wobbling, crooked-headed, ... A: I did a bit of research into this when it came up in a previous question. You were very lucky, the ... | |
| ball python | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: i have a late 05 ball and was told he is a little thin i have had him for a week now and he has ... A: Yep, I do know what you mean and that certainly works as long as you don't mind doing it. Scenting ... | |
| leo | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: I am babysitting a Leo Gecko and she has not gone to the bathroom in 6 days. She is eating, but I ... A: They don't drink often and it would be very easy for you to never see it. If her enclosure has ... | |
| ball python | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: i have a late 05 ball and was told he is a little thin i have had him for a week now and he has ... A: At two years old your ball should be around 30 inches or so. Was he assessed as being underweight or ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: okay so i have this bearded dragon and i dont know if hes just a weird one or what. he has a water ... A: Some bearded dragons seem to enjoy landscaping their enclosure! Sometimes they are trying to burrow ... | |
| ESCAPED BALL PYTHON | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: MY BALL PYTHON ESCAPED TWO DAYS AGO, CLIMBED UP ALONG A THICK PORTABLE AIRCON PIPE UP TO IN THE ROOM ... A: Ouch! That's a tough situation and you will likely have to be very patient. People frequently ... | |
| leo pooping | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: i have two leopard geckos and they both eat fine. However, they do not poop every day or every other ... A: Doesn't sound like you have anything to worry about. As long as they are eating well and the ... | |
| Lethargic Crested Gecko | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 crested geckos kept in a glass vivarium. The older of the two has recently become very ... A: I have a couple suggestions that I hope may help. I think you may have a sub-optimal humidity level ... | |
| Box Turtle | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: We have a box turtle that is 19 years old and we inherited just over 2 years ago. The turtle has ... A: There is some evidence that hibernation may benefit the long-term health of box turtles however it ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: My beardie is acting real sleepy and will not open his eyes very much. I'm not sure if it is just ... A: This is a very common question and concern for bearded owners at this time of year. Many captive ... | |
| moorish/crocodile gecko | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: hey, i found little lizard last year on the main road thought it was a baby beardie but it was ... A: Partial paralysis can have a number of causes but one of the most common ones for captive reptiles ... | |
| Baby Crested Gecko | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: I work for a non-profit environmental organization in Washington, D.C. We have just received a very ... A: I have included a link for a commercial crested gecko food that was developed by one of the top ... | |
| to much calcium | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: what want to know is how much calcium to give him and can you give to much at the moment i coat ... A: There are plain, calcium only, supplements available and there are those with vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Hey! I purchased a 2 year old, Female Bearded dragon who has laid eggs before. She adapted to her ... A: I have included an excellent site on brumation in bearded dragons. I'm not certain, from your post, ... | |
| BALL PYTHON | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A BALL PYHTON. HE IS DOING GOOD. HE HASNT EATEN YET BUT ITS ONLY HIS ... A: Ball pythons are a very shy species so yes, they can take a while before they have relaxed enough to ... | |
| eggs | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: my bearded dragon has lade eggs and i have got a incubator they r in there now i have put a ... A: A safe incubation temperature for beardeds is between 80 and 85 F. You may want to switch the eggs ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon ILL? | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: on side water the other substrate. Got all the required lighting heating etc. and the temps are ... A: I would give it a day or two until the shed is completely finished and see if that clears it up. ... | |
| Russian Tortise! | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: We have a Russian Tortoise named Stormy he is six years old. His diet consists mostly of greens, ... A: There are couple key components to keeping tortoises healthy in captivity, vitamin and mineral ... | |
| RETF | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I have an 18x18x24 in. terrarium that I have set up with a false bottom and some live plants for 3 ... A: I don't know if there are potential pathogens that can be passed from tropical fish to your red ... | |
| western fence lizard | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: Are they good pet. A: I guess it all depends on what you think makes a good pet. The various Western fence lizards are ... | |
| Can I mix species of Repiles/amphibians | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if there are any species of reptile that you can mix with other species of ... A: There are some combinations that co-habitate quite well in community tanks. I tend to combine only 2 ... | |
| igi swollen throat | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: My male green iguana (rhinolopha-11 years old)suddenly can not keep his tongue in this mouth. Usualy ... A: I'm glad to hear that you have noticed some improvement. I wish I could help you more but I am ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: how do you make a bearded dragon eatting and do they like to be touch. A: Bearded dragons usually have very good appetites as long as they are healthy. Their eating can slow ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: do they bites A: Any animal can bite if it feels threatened or frightened enough. Beardeds are well known for their ... | |
| bearded dragon seems to be hibernating | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: okay i have a male bearded dragon that i have had since he was a hatchling.i have had him in a 40 ... A: If your bearded is around a year old at this point then his behaviours do sound quite consistent ... | |
| igi swollen throat | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: My male green iguana (rhinolopha-11 years old)suddenly can not keep his tongue in this mouth. Usualy ... A: Your description reminded me of a case history in one of my veterinary books written by the ... | |
| Breadred dragon tongue prblem | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I'm going to be on dragon sitting duties starting next week for 3 weeks while my buddy goes to ... A: Tongue problems are not very common with beardeds. I've only ever encountered tongue problems with ... | |
| 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: Your dragon is somewhat too young to be displaying signs of brumation (the winter slow-down similar ... | |
| White's Tree Frog | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a White's tree frog. On his back I noticed a lump appeared, today I noticed it red and sort ... A: It sounds like a localized skin infection and could possibly have originated from a slight burn or ... | |
| bearded dragon not eating | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: yes please help me i just got a bearded dragon its my first one i did research on it before i got it ... A: I would remove the sand and replace it with paper towel. Pet stores recommend calcium sand because ... | |
| compatibility with whites tree frogs | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a 40gal breeder tank with 4 White's tree frogs in it, and I want something else besides them. ... A: White's are a very hardy species and I have kept them quite successfully in community tanks with ... | |
| Bearded Dragon - Housing | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: Hey there, thanks alot for reading this. I have a question about bearded dragon housing. I recently ... A: I need to verify the size of your tank, length, width and height are more useful then volume when it ... | |
| breeding | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: What size cage do you need for a breeding pair of bearded dragon A: You will need a floor space of at least 36" X 18", but I prefer 48" X 18" if you can manage. A ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: i have a nine inch six month old bearded dragon and he used to be really big and than all of a ... A: Shedding will not produce the symptoms you are describing. If his diet up till now has been ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: i have a nine inch six month old bearded dragon and he used to be really big and than all of a ... A: One of the most common causes of weight loss in beardeds is intestinal parasites. Both pinworms and ... | |
| horsfield tortoise | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: I AM REALLY WORRIED ABOUT MY TORTOISE,SHE IS 5 YEARS OLD AND NOT EATING ANYTHING. SHE APPEARS QUITE ... A: First I would check her carefully for any other signs of a respiratory infection, of which closed ... | |
| green tree frogs | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: Is it ok to house green tree frogs and house geckos together?? Also do you have any info on bloat ... A: House geckos and green tree frogs are compatible sizes and require similar environments. They are ... | |
| Red-tail constipation/defecation | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: My 3ft red-tail was having trouble defecating. He finally did so today after about 1month. When I ... A: All mucous memebranes, like those lining the digestive or repiratory tract, naturally produce some ... | |
| ill red bearded dragon | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: My son has a female dragon that is approximately 6 years old. She as always been healthy up to now. ... A: I'm not aware of any home treatment that will actually induce laying. You can only give her the ... | |
| pet snake | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: i own a 3 foot corn snake and i was looking to buy another snake. I am considering either a gopher ... A: There is a fairly dramatic size difference between the two species you are considering. Gopher ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: i just got a bearded dragon and his eye wont open on one side and he doesnt really run for crickets ... A: If this is something that has just developed and is only affecting one eye then it's possilbe that ... | |
| fat-tail gecko | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: i actually have two questions: 1) i just got my fat-tail last night. he/or she is the perfect size ... A: I found all the fat tails that I worked with to be very laid back. They would just amble along, not ... | |
| I think my chameleon is sick. | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: ....my name is Jordan and i think my female chameleon is sick. I've talked to several people and ... A: You have described a very sick chameleon that desperately needs veterinary care, I think you already ... | |
| crested gecko | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a female crested gecko with a pinkish looking sack protruding about a centimeter out of her ... A: I'm afraid that you have a rather serious situation that should be seen by a vet as soon as you can. ... | |
| turtles | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: haw do you tell the sex of a turtle A: I'm going to guess that you are asking about red earred sliders, the common pet aquatic turtle. It's ... | |
| White Tree Frog | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Ok so I have a lot of questions concerning my Dumpy frog. First of all I'm having a hard time ... A: The nuptial pads on the thumbs will not be obvious outside of the actual breeding season, but the ... | |
| bearded dragons | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I am getting a baby beardie this weekend. I am starting it in a 20g long tank. This is my second ... A: I drew a similar conclusion from those case histories, all involved a rather short distance, which ... | |
| 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'm assuming your 20 long has the standard dimensions of 30" x 12" x 12". Halogens produce more ... | |
| TORTOISE AND BEARDED DRAGON | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon and a spur thight tortoise, i was wondering if they could be put in a ... A: Anytime animals share a vivarium, even for a short while, they are exposed to each others faeces. ... | |
| my friends tortoise | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: my friends pet tortoise is stiff,and lifeless,with its neck sticking out of its shell.is it dead? A: You can try holding the nostrils under water briefly to check for any signs of breathing but I'm ... | |
| Box turtle found | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: We live in VA. Our dog "found" a box turtle this morning in the mud by a stream on our property. ... A: First I must laud you for the efforts you are making on this animal's behalf. You are correct that ... | |
| my green tree frog | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a green tree frog. My son actually does, not me but I am (of course) looking after it. It ... A: Those ideas are probably no different from the commercial reptile carpet and much cheaper. Frogs ... | |
| my green tree frog | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a green tree frog. My son actually does, not me but I am (of course) looking after it. It ... A: Any loose particle substrate presents accidental ingestion possibilties. This is especially true ... | |
| bearded dragon brumantion | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon that is about 9 months old and it seems like he might be brumating. Is this ... A: It's not uncommon for beardies that are not yet a year old to start brumating. People tend to ... | |
| et for my 4 ear breaderie | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: Can I feed him the tiny anoles from my yard dont put anykind posion in our yard and we dont ... A: I would have two concerns with that practice. The first is that even though you don't use pesticides ... | |
| Small Black Snake/Worm | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: my sisters were in the backyard when they found a very small black snake, I caught it and went to ... A: Yes, you did find a snake and it is completely harmless. Those are known as "slender blind snakes" ... | |
| Will it be harmful? | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: My Bearded Dragon just ate a lady bug that somehow got into his cage? He's a juvenile and I'm really ... A: I don't think you need to be concerned. The toxins that some species secrete make them distasteful ... | |
| brumation | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon that is about one year old. For the past month he seems to have lost intrest ... A: The timing and description sound more like brumation to me. My adult female behaves similarly. She ... | |
| blue belly lizards | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: what do blue lizards eat i feed her crikets but i want to know evrything about them A: I've included a caresheet on blue bellys which are also called Western fence lizards or blue bellied ... | |
| Young Green Iguanas Jaw | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a young green iguana and he has the proper habitat and lighting, I also feed him a good diet. ... A: Two possibilities come to mind for a distorted jaw in a young iguana, mouth rot or metabolic bone ... | |
| Leopard Geckos | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: Are there any issues with feeding meal worms to leopard geckos? Thanks, A: A small to moderate number of the small species of mealworms (Tenebrio) can be used for variety in a ... | |
| leo | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: hey, i have a baby leo that was blind with one blind eye. However, it doesn't eat, do you know what ... A: Leopards are visual hunters so the missing eye will certainly have an impact on his hunting ability. ... | |
| Help with a lethargic bearded dragon thats refusing to eat | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: i bought a bearded dragon yesterday (he's about 10" long {nose to the tip of his tail}). In the ... A: I'm glad to hear that. Yes, keeping him is a less trafficked area should help. Beardeds are very ... | |
| blue tailed skinks | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: When I first moved here to Central Florida I was unfamiliar with the different varieties of ... A: What a tragic way to learn about this, I'm sorry about your kitty. I have encountered mentions of ... | |
| crested geckos | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: My son got a crested gecko for his birthday last week and I don't think it is eating! We are ... A: They do need some time to settle in and it's quite normal for new reptiles to take just small ... | |
| Help with a lethargic bearded dragon thats refusing to eat | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: i bought a bearded dragon yesterday (he's about 10" long {nose to the tip of his tail}). In the ... A: It is absolutely normal for them to take a few days to adjust to a new environment and start moving ... | |
| My baby Bearded dragons | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I have just bought two beardies one was bought 2 weeks ago n the other a week ago they have been ... A: Baby beardeds that are housed together will sometimes nip the toes and tail of their cagemates but ... | |
| geckos | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old son who has wanted a lizard for as long as i can remember,ideally i would like a ... A: Well you pretty much described a leopard gecko in your question! They are captive bred in enormous ... | |
| corn snake | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: heya, i think my snakes having trouble shedding.. normally, she goes cloudy eyes for two days, ... A: There's nothing to worry about. A few days difference here and there in either phase is fine. The ... | |
| Thermostat | 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: From your description, which I hope I undertood correctly, the MV and the supplemental halogen will ... | |
| frog | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: A: I'm not sure whether you mean a lump on the surface, like a cyst or abscess in the skin or whether ... | |
| corn snake | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: heya, ive had a corn snake for a while now, but i just wanted to know, when a snakes eyes go ... A: It sounds like your method is working. You can just moisten and gently roll off that last bit on the ... | |
| im new | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: i recently bought a baby beardie. I have read up on them, learned what to feed them and how to care ... A: The symptoms you describe are definitely a cause for concern. I have incuded a link on a condition ... | |
| My Emerald Swift Wont Eat | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: My emerald swift used to be a big eater and now he hides in the substrate all day and wont eat ... A: The timing of this change would suggest that he may be going into his winter slow down period. It is ... | |
| Sand Boa Won't Eat | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a sand boa that is a little over a year old, and have had her for about three months. At the ... A: First thing I noticed from the info you gave me is that her basking temperature of 75F is far too ... | |
| African Fat Tail Gecko | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a fat tail gecko, and she has molted 2x. What is the usual molting phase? Do I need to worry ... A: Shedding is determined by growth which itself is completely dependent on feeding and temperature. A ... | |
| my beardie vomited | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have had bearded dragon (Tarra) for over 2 year and never had a problem yesterday i gave a boiled ... A: Vomitting is one of the body's defense mechanisms. It's not bad in itself but is obviously a sign ... | |
| can't handle gecko | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: i bought a leopard gecko a couple of months ago it was about 5 months old i was told. it still had ... A: As a general rule leopards tolerate handling quite well but there are some individuals that just ... | |
| Question | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Are you familair with Lawson's Dragon or Rankin's Dragon? Iam curious about these and wonder if ... A: I have never had the opportunity to work with Rankin's dragons. The Sept. issue of "Reptiles" ... | |
| Tortoise | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I want a Tortoise but I have limited space. Are there any tortoises that grow 6 inches or less? ... A: The smallest tortoises that are commonly bred for the pet trade are the Meditteranean tortoises ... | |
| leo | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: do infrared bulbsgive off alot of heat? Also, do you know any good petstores that sell healthy pets, ... A: The heat given off by infrared bulbs correlates to their wattage just as it does with white bulbs. ... | |
| 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: Ceramic heaters are quite efficient, you shouldn't need more then a 40 or 60 watt heater. Your tank ... | |
| two red tail boas | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: i just recived two red tail boas, one is about four-five months old the other about 7-8 monthes old. ... A: There should not be a problem co-habitating these two which I assume are fairly close in size. You ... | |
| dumpy frog | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: hasn't eaten since I got him 4 days ago? What can I do? A: It's not at all unusual for them not to eat for several days after a major change of environment, ... | |
| sand | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: is it true that sand is a good insulator and it worls well with an undertank heater. If sand is ... A: Sand is always a controversial substrate. Some keepers use it for years without problems while ... | |
| I was just given a bearderd dragon-help! | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: The previous owner said he hadn't eaten for 3 weeks and he his mostly black while in his cage. When ... A: Your lighting sounds fine. You should test the area under the basking light with a thermometer to ... | |
| I was just given a bearderd dragon-help! | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: The previous owner said he hadn't eaten for 3 weeks and he his mostly black while in his cage. When ... A: Beardeds make great pets and are easy to fall in love with. The black colouring is a concern but it ... | |
| can tortoises live with other reptiles | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: i wanted to make mediterranean showcase kinda thing and i was wondering what are kinds of ... A: When different species share an enclosure they cannot help but be exposed to each other's faeces ... | |
| gecko | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: my female leopard gecko just laid eggs she is about 5 months old both eggs are fertile. After she ... A: Please don't make any decisions about her based on my speculations of her condition. You really need ... | |
| Green Water Snake | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: We have a wild caught green water snake, we have found that he loves tadpoles, however they are not ... A: Wild caughts can sometimes be imprinted on a particular prey type which is not always the most ... | |
| Breaded dragon | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I have two 3 month breaded dragons. One is a Male and the other is a female. The female, I notice ... A: It sounds like neurological damage but it is definitely abnormal behaviour. Inner ear infections ... | |
| corn snake | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: heya, i would just like to know if an orchid bark is ok to use as a substrate for a corn snake? and ... A: Yes, orchid bark is fine for your corn. I have purchased it to use with orchids and have also used ... | |
| gecko | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: my female leopard gecko just laid eggs she is about 5 months old both eggs are fertile. After she ... A: After reading your description, particularly the painful movement and white areas in her skin my ... | |
| 6 month old yemen chameleon | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: On checking my chameleon this morning I noticed that the tail has a kink in it about a third of the ... A: If the kink is fairly obvious then chances are it is a mild break but only an x-ray would confirm ... | |
| chameleons | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I just acquired a female flap neck chameleon who is due to lay eggs. I would like to give it my ... A: The females get larger then the males with this species. The males have a larger occipital lobe (the ... | |
| iguana | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: my iguana just laid 26 eggs last night out of the blue. she has never been around a male in her ... A: Well that must have been a bit of a surprise! Reptiles and birds will both lay eggs without ever ... | |
| chameleons | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I just acquired a female flap neck chameleon who is due to lay eggs. I would like to give it my ... A: If she is indeed gravid then the critical thing right now is to make sure she has an appropriate egg ... | |
| Yellow Throated with a Bloody Nose | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: :) Our Yellow Throated Plated Lizard, Colby, is doing quite well with us. Unfortunately, he keeps ... A: Rostral abrasions can be very frustrating to get healed exactly for the reason you noted. My ... | |
| Box turtles | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 box turtles that I recently acquired. They are in an aquarium on my patio. The low temps ... A: Glass tanks and direct sun can be a dangerous combination. Even on mild days the glass can magnify ... | |
| leo | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: Hey, i have a juvenile leopard gecko and i was just wondering, how many mealworms should i feed it ... A: For a juvenile leo I would not feed more then 4 or 5 at a time. It's important to vary the diet with ... | |
| salamanders | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I just recently found a baby salamander on my property and I want to keep him. Only I don't know ... A: It's difficult to give you very specific answers without knowing what species you found or what area ... | |
| turtles | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: we bought a board for turtles my turtle doesn't know how to get up on it, if he were to run into ... A: You didn't mention what species of turtle you have but I'm assuming you have an aquatic turtle like ... | |
| Hello | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Ummmmmm. my water dragon Kiko just got some dirt in both of her eyes i been trying to get it out ... A: When reptiles become ill they will almost always stop feeding, become very lethargic and just lay ... | |
| frogs | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: i am very interested in reading a number of articles of a terrium but now i wanna start keeping ... A: You will need to decide which species of frogs you are thinking of keeping before I can give you ... | |
| tree frog | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: i have a green tree frog about 2 inches long and i was wondering how often and how much i should ... A: Green tree frogs should be taking medium sized crickets and around 12 - 15 crickets a week would be ... | |
| my chameleon | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: hey i just got a chameleon in april for my birthday and it looks really sick. i looked at it this ... A: I'm afraid that the description of your chameleons current condition sounds very grim. I suspect ... | |
| ftg | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a ftg and he is still eating some and drinking, but he has a not in front of his hind legs ... A: I'm afraid that I don't really understand your description of him having a "not in front of his hind ... | |
| Crested Gecko shedding problem | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I have three adult crested geckos: two females and one male. They all live in a huge 75 gallon ... A: The standard approach is to soak her in small amount of tepid water for about 20 minutes or more. ... | |
| hiding | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: i own a 2.5 foot year old corn snake. in his cage i have a hiding area under the heat light. I dont ... A: I do think that he will stop burrowing if you provide a second hide. Burrowing in substrate is not ... | |
| leopard geckos | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Hey, i was wondering, do leopard geckos hibernate? Also, do you know any cheap brands or places i ... A: Leopards do not technically hibernate but you may notice a winter slow-down, with decreased activity ... | |
| Housing Water Dragon W/ Green Iguana | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: do you think its possible to house a water drangon W/ a Green iguana..temp...until water water ... A: There is always a risk with co-habitating different species. The bacteria and single cell organisms ... | |
| frog | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: " A: Female White's are naturally larger and more plump then the males, I think that is what you are ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I have two bearded dragons i got them as hatchling at the same time from Petco about 3 months ago my ... A: I'm assuming that the growth difference is the only thing you have noticed and otherwise the little ... | |
| long way from home | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: i'll just cut right to chase. My husband works in a factory which receives some of its shipments ... A: I love stories about stowaways. I'm in Canada and we get baby anoles hatching out of eggs in the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Nails | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I got a bearded dragon rescue. His nails are in horrible shape. They are twisted down and around ... A: There is a product in the dog and cat section of pet stores that stops the bleeding of clipped ... | |
| Beared Dragon around 6" long | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I've just bought a beared dragon which is 6" long about three days ago fo my son. Second day. the ... A: Closed eyes and lethargic behaviour can be indicators of health problems in beardeds but the ... | |
| beardies | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: beardies can u give me a list? i hear their diet changes they are about 2-3 months old. they r ... A: What changes with bearded diets is the proportions, as they age they tend to take more greens then ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I recently got a baby bearded dragon who is about 8 weeks old. Today when lifting him out of his ... A: The sudden skin darkening is a stress or fear reaction in beardeds. Young beardeds ( and lizards of ... | |
| sick baby green tree frogs | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: why are my baby green tree frogs dieing? I work in a pet supply store where I also sell snakes, ... A: What a heartbreaking and frustrating situation. A few things to double check would be the ... | |
| brown iguana | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: is this something i should worry about? A: From your description I suspect your juvenile iguana is likely starting to develop the colour of an ... | |
| turtle water | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have red eared slider turtle. ive had him for 4 days. I have a 20 gallon tank. the water is ... A: High ammonia levels are really unavoidable with new tanks. They will be cloudy for a few days until ... | |
| my dumpy tree frog | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: i found these little black larvae at the bottom of the tank in the water around his feces, i was ... A: Yes, dumpys can be hosts to intestinal worms. Pinworms would be just visible to the un-aided eye. ... | |
| corn snake | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: heya, i have a friend, whos little sister bought a corn snake christmas 2005, she kept it untill ... A: I happen to breed corn snakes so I'm familiar with a normal growth rate. The tank size would not ... | |
| SKINK POSSIBLY SNYDER GREY W/ ORG | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: SPOTSNew to the world of reptiles. I love this lizard and need info on the care and do's and don'ts. ... A: Good choice, Schneider skinks are one of my favourites. I wish there was more captive breeding going ... | |
| frog | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: 25"h thanks. A: I really don't think you will have to increase very much. White's are enthusiatic feeders and very ... | |
| My Yellow Belly Is ill!! | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I think my yellow belly is ill because its eyes are looking swollen, it's lethargic, the yellow ... A: Swollen eyes is a very common problem with aquatic turtles. There can be a number of different ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I have had my new bearded dragon for 4 days now. He didn't eat the day I brought him home and knew ... A: It's quite common for beardeds to develop strong food preferences. Like humans, they tend to favour ... | |
| my crested gecko | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: would know when u could see the sex and how old it is.its diving me crazy. A: The gender of cresteds can remain a bit of mystery until they are around 5 months old. I can ... | |
| baby spurred thighed tortoise | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a baby 1 year old spurred thighed tortoise, at what age do I hibernate her, people keep ... A: I share the opinion of many that baby and juvenile tortoises should not be hibernated. Surviving ... | |
| my ball python | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: has had eyecaps for about 3days now how much long will he have them? A: I'm assuming that you mean that your snake's eyes have turned milky in preparation for a shed. They ... | |
| sulcata tortise | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: Hi I have a baby tortise that is about 4mths old and is a little active and eats i guess pretty good ... A: The symptoms you describe are consistent with a respiratory infection. This is a very common health ... | |
| Tree Frogs With Chameleon | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: sorry I forgot to do a follow-up. Thanks for the quick reply last time. I asked you about Tree Frogs ... A: Yes, lol, people tend to find that White's treefrogs are either adorable or hideous. The White ... | |
| baby spurred thighed tortoise | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a baby 1 year old spurred thighed tortoise, at what age do I hibernate her, people keep ... A: There are two entirely different tortoise species that share the common name "spurred thigh". One is ... | |
| Chameleon | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I am getting a Panther Chameleon soon, and have recently researched about them, for I have never had ... A: Mixing species is always a controversial topic in reptile keeping. Many keepers are strictly against ... | |
| my sons geckos | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: My son has two geckos one has long nails the other has no nails,do we have to have the long nails ... A: It's unlikely that you have to clip the nails for the comfort of the gecko. Unless the nails have ... | |
| Green tree frog | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: i have a green tree frog i used to feed him moths because it didnt cost anything but a few minutes ... A: If the crickets were dying of starvation then they may present a real danger to your frog. Hungry ... | |
| gecko food | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko named Sammy and i was thinking about changing up his diet a little bit. I ... A: It's a good decision to start adding variety to Sammy's diet. The different feeder insects all have ... | |
| sick crested head gecko | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: Our gecko (Gimely) is just over a year old and was growing and eating great until about a month ago. ... A: The deficiency often becomes evident in the legs first but anywhere there is bone is affected. The ... | |
| bearded dragon diet | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: i have a 7 inch bearded dragon and he used to eat like five mealworms a day but after he shed now he ... A: First thing I would suggest is to verify that the basking area temperature is at 95 - 105 F. Reptile ... | |
| sick crested head gecko | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Our gecko (Gimely) is just over a year old and was growing and eating great until about a month ago. ... A: Nutritional deficiencies are the prime suspect whenever reptiles display the inability to climb, ... | |
| Bearded Dragons | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Yes I was just wondering if they did sell bearded dragon leashes for walking my bearded dragon? A: Yes, they do sell harnesses designed for reptiles. I've included a couple links that show the style ... | |
| chameleon's tongue stuck | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: My veiled chameleon got his tongue stuck outside of his mouth and could not retract it. With about ... A: Tongue problems are not uncommon with chameleons. The prevailing theory is that it may be caused by ... | |
| my chaqmelion | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: I was told by the place that I purchased them that it was a female and a male the suposed male is ... A: Yemen chameleons can be pretty reliably sexed even as very young babies so we should be able to ... | |
| did my bearded drogon just lay eggs!? | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: this morning my lizard did something i had never seen before,i think she layed eggs but im not so ... A: No problem. Fertile eggs are ones that can potentially develop into babies if they are incubated. ... | |
| did my bearded drogon just lay eggs!? | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: this morning my lizard did something i had never seen before,i think she layed eggs but im not so ... A: Bearded dragons do not look after or incubate or protect their eggs in any way. In the wild they ... | |
| Heating and Lighting | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon. I am in the final stages of having a new terrarium built. I am going to ... A: First of all this site http://www.uvguide.co.uk/index.htm is probably the most comprehensive one for ... | |
| Regarding my Red Tail Boa | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Red Tail Boa, he is about 6 foot long. I purchased him from a breeder and ... A: There's no magic bullet it's just a matter of regular and consistent handling. This can be easy to ... | |
| did my bearded drogon just lay eggs!? | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: this morning my lizard did something i had never seen before,i think she layed eggs but im not so ... A: If they were in fact eggs then they were not fertile so you do not need to feel guilty. Your ... | |
| BD | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I had bought a baby bearded dragon from my local pet shop and i was wounderin if it was normal for ... A: It is quite common for them to take a fews days to adjust and start feeding well in a new enclosure. ... | |
| Box Turtle | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I found a box turtle who just missed getting hit by a car. I keep it in an enclosed area, but I ... A: The Eastern box turtle's native range extends into New York state, I'm going to assume that's the ... | |
| Feeding Dumpy White | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about feeding a Dumpy White Tree Frog. We know not to just put the crickets in ... A: I always like to leave a bit of food in enclosures for crickets. It serves two purposes, it prevents ... | |
| corn snakes | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: how long will it take my corn snake to grow full size A: The growth rate is directly related to the feeding rate and the temperature. Hatchlings should be ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: my sons BD is now approx 10 month and we think it's male, but since moving him from my sons room ... A: Bearded dragons have a slightly recessed tympanic membrane (ear drum) giving them a small, visible ... | |
| turtles! | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: hey ive just cleaned my turtle tank and noticed once it was done hundreds of little white worms ... A: There is a small harmless white worm that commonly inhabits both fish and turtle tanks called ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a baby bearded dragon that is about 4 weeks old. He was vert active and eating real good ... A: I'm sorry that your baby is not doing well. The symptoms are not specific to any particular cause so ... | |
| tortoises | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: i want to ask you if you could tell me everything you know about tortoises. i am thinking about ... A: Tortoises are certainly one of the most personable of reptile pets. My three adult redfoots follow ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: Also what do u need to take a bearded dragon a shower A: A good rule with all food is the fresher the better. I wasn't quite sure whether you were asking ... | |
| How much to feed our Yellow Throated Plated Lizard | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: Thea, You've answered our questions concerning "Colby" so well, it only makes sense to keep nagging ... A: Glad to hear he is doing well! Fast moving insects like crickets tend to inspire enthusiatic hunting ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: my sons BD is now approx 10 month and we think it's male, but since moving him from my sons room ... A: I don't think you need to be worried at all. Beardeds are very visually aware of their surroundings. ... | |
| red tail boa (female) | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a five year old red tailed boa who got very defensive when we placed a female, possibly ... A: Very unlikely that the mouse's pregnant state had any effect on her reaction. Your other assumption ... | |
| Dumpy White Frog | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: Last week I bought a Whites tree frog from the pet shop and when I got it home to put in his tank he ... A: Anytime there is a complete change of environment for reptiles or amphibians it results in temporary ... | |
| chameleon | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: what natural food can i offer for my cameleon? A: I'm assuming that you are asking about field collecting insects. It's an excellent way to add ... | |
| Bearded dragon mating | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a male and female bearded dragon and they are together in a 55 gallon tank.. i dont know if ... A: If your pair is breeding size then it is quite possible that your female is gravid. It isn't always ... | |
| Tree frog | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: Two days ago I bought a Whites tree frog from the pet shop and when I got it home to put in his tank ... A: It sounds like your White's may be a male, they are smaller and slimmer then the females. It is ... | |
| BEARDED DRAGON INJURY!!!! S.O.S | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon and her butt is hanging out and bleeds. She has not had eggs and I don't ... A: I'm afraid that what she has is serious and really should be seen by a vet, is there a sympathetic ... | |
| Yellow Lined Plated Lizzard | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: My 5 yr old brother was holding our lizzard and he accidentally dropped him on our wood flooring. He ... A: His airway must have been affected from the fall. Sqeeking usually means the air is being partially ... | |
| Poorly bearded Dragon | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I have owned a beardie (for the first time) for almost a year. I think she is now about 14 months ... A: Yours is a very frustrating and expensive situation. I've been there with pets as well, agreeing to ... | |
| My beardie Vixi | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Hey Jennifer. i use the lights the pet shop putted in when i bought my beardie with the tank. can ... A: I think I may have intercepted a follow-up question about beardie parasites that was meant for ... | |
| Snake | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: this is my first snake and im just a bit worried bout her my temp gauge says its only 27 degrees i ... A: A Columbian rainbow is certainly an interesting choice for a first snake. They are a bit more ... | |
| New bearded dragon | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: We have just bought a bearded Dragon, and he is 2 years old. We prepared the vivarium then collected ... A: I think you have already correctly assessed a couple of the likely reasons. Beardeds are very aware ... | |
| HELP! | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: We have adopted a Yellow Throated Plated Lizard named Colby, for the winter as he belongs to a Bible ... A: Funny, just after my first answer to you I visited another reptile forum where someone mentioned ... | |
| HELP! | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: We have adopted a Yellow Throated Plated Lizard named Colby, for the winter as he belongs to a Bible ... A: It sounds like you are doing fine. Plated lizards are one of my favourites, I worked with a slighly ... | |
| tree frogs | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: A: I tend to use moss for frog species that need relatively high humidity. Dumpy's actually do better ... | |
| Help!!!!! | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I bought myself 'n baby leopard gheco she looks about 2/3 weeks old, but it look's like her eyes ... A: The symptoms you describe are indeed the general symptoms of a gecko that is not well but they are ... | |
| corn snakes | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: how do you tell if a corn snake is a girl or boy A: The most definitive way is to have the snake "probed". It's quick and simple and safe when performed ... | |
| Blue garter snake? | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: Where I live...and I'll keep that quiet for the moment...I have found what I believe to be a blue ... A: Well, there are a few very striking blue morphs of some garter sub-species but they have quite a ... | |
| frog | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: thanks A: I've been keeping Dumpy treefrogs (White's treefrogs) for many years. They are really a great choice ... | |
| American Green Tree frog help. | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: Three days ago I purchased two green tree frogs from the pet shop. Before I put them in to their new ... A: As long as the frogs looked normal and healthy when you chose them then I really doubt that you have ... | |
| Question about leopard geckos & iguanas | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: Can I place a leopard gecko & an iguana in the same tank. A: I would strongly recommend against that. Co- habitating different species from entirely different ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: i've had some great advice from this site and wondered if you can help me once again regarding my ... A: I don't think you have anything to worry about. His intake and output sound well within normal range ... | |
| Chameleon's Tail | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I've got a female chameleon who is 6 months old. She seems to be very frail, she can't open her left ... A: I'll address the tail problem first. The origin of this is usually a shedding problem. When the old, ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Im kinda scared of mine although i hold it lots and try and get him used to it,He seems better ... A: You didn't happen to mention the age of your bearded. I'm going to assume that if you are still ... | |
| bearded dragon | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Hey Thea, ok so this may sound silly.. i just turned around to look at my 5 month old beardie and ... A: What you witnessed was a very normal and common social behaviour that beardeds exhibit. Arm waving ... | |
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Thea
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions on the proper husbandry and diet of Iguanas, bearded dragons, geckoes, skinks, chameleons, tortoises, box turtles, treefrogs, non-venomous snakes and tarantulas. Also the breeding of some species of feeder insects. I have no experience with venonmous snakes and only limited experience with aquatic turtles.
Experience
I have been keeping and breeding reptiles for over 30 years. In addition to my regular job in the medical field I also worked for several years in a pet store that specialized only in exotics. The job entailed both caring for and answering questions on innumerable species. It required constant, extensive research into a wide range of reptiles. I have been called to appear on televised national media (CBC, CTV and Life Channel) as well as CBC radio to discuss the proper care of reptiles and other exotics in captivity. I currently own one or more species of those listed under my expertise with the exception of chameleons. I owned chameleons for years but keep none currently. I keep over 20 snakes comprising 5 species, both Colubridae and Boidae. I bred corn snakes for several years. I have a particular interest in treefrogs and currently have 5 different species. I've raised redfoot tortoises for 10 years and have two iguanas, one for 12 years.
Publications
A small and now defunct local magazine called "Pet Vue"
Education/Credentials
Diagnostic medical microbiology with some parasitology experience.
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