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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| mountain horned dragon | 5/10/2009 |
Q: i know you didnt metion this lizard in your profile, but i wanted to write to you. i am 16 and ...
A: MHDs are from high elevation areas with dense, humid vegetation and not very high temperatures. The ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| mountain horned dragon | 5/9/2009 |
Q: i know you didnt metion this lizard in your profile, but i wanted to write to you. i am 16 and ...
A: I have worked with this species in the past. My first suspicion would be an abscess due to how ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| snakes | 1/18/2009 |
Q:
A: Your feeding schedule actually sounds fine and healthy. Your snake has exhibited fairly rapid growth ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Reptile Licence | 11/2/2008 |
Q: thx Jordan
A: Caimans are regulated under the provincial Wildlife Act which is administered by the Dept. of ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Baby green iguana problem | 10/12/2008 |
Q: He is also roughly around 12 inches long in total. Recently i noticed he has been sitting in the ...
A: Reptile appetites are very temperature dependent. Your basking temperature is toward the lower end ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My mum has asked me to come on the internet to try and find out what is wrong with my sisters lizard ...
A: Closed eyes is a general sign of illness in lizards and is not usually specific to a certain ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| leopard gecko | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Why is my leopard geckos feet going darker? she hasnt been eating very much lately, because she ate ...
A: She has certainly had a major stress to her digestive system with the consuming of rocks and ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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! ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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/ ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| bearded dragon skin condition? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: We have had a happy and healthy bearded dragon for about a month now. He has adjusted well to his ...
A: I like to eliminate the most simple and obvious possibilities first. Has he already gone through a ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| breaded dragon gone lazy | 12/15/2007 |
Q: he is about 9.5inc long and normal quite active but the last few days he doesn't bother with his ...
A: Your dragon is somewhat too young to be displaying signs of brumation (the winter slow-down similar ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| bearded dragons | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I am getting a baby beardie this weekend. I am starting it in a 20g long tank. This is my second ...
A: I'm assuming your 20 long has the standard dimensions of 30" x 12" x 12". Halogens produce more ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| Ceramic Heat Emitter | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have green anoles and I am getting a ceramic heat emitter for them. It will be located about 6-10 ...
A: Ceramic heaters are quite efficient, you shouldn't need more then a 40 or 60 watt heater. Your tank ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| tree frogs | 9/3/2007 |
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A: I tend to use moss for frog species that need relatively high humidity. Dumpy's actually do better ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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