| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Bearded Dragon Health | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have a BeardedDragon male that is about 3 + months old. In the past couple of days during feeding ...
A: Ok, well, chances are the new light is causing a myriad of problems right now. I am sorry but thus ...
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| Leopard gecko shedding HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! | 11/19/2009 |
Q: So here is the problem, whenever my gecko sheds he refuses to take it off himself and we have to ...
A: Well, if he is not very active & has a little bit of shakiness to his legs, that is probably related ...
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| Bearded Dragon Health | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I have a BeardedDragon male that is about 3 + months old. In the past couple of days during feeding ...
A: Well, the Powersun 100 watt has unfortunately caused some problems recently. By chance, do you ...
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| leopard gecko | 11/19/2009 |
Q: Apparently I hit my question limit and had to start again. We usually feed the crickets apple ...
A: There hardly can be any medication at all, a drop or so? LOL At least she is taking it fairly ...
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| eye infection on frilled dragon | 11/19/2009 |
Q: i am Lynn. this is the first time being frilled dragon keeper and the condition of my dragons not ...
A: What type of saline solution is it, for contacts? If so, that is fine. Can you post a picture of ...
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| Blood Louse on Dragon | 11/19/2009 |
Q: For the past couple of days I have been pulling some tiny parasite like bugs out of my male bearded ...
A: Wow that is terrible! You most likely brought them home with you. You will need to take everything ...
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| leopard gecko | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Apparently I hit my question limit and had to start again. We usually feed the crickets apple ...
A: Well, she most likely just hurt herself when she fell then. She should start to recover pretty ...
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| Leopard gecko shedding HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! | 11/18/2009 |
Q: So here is the problem, whenever my gecko sheds he refuses to take it off himself and we have to ...
A: Your setup sounds pretty good though. The undertank heater is really good, so having that along ...
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| bearded dragon | 11/18/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon's tail suddenly started to turn black yesterday. Then he stopped eating and looks ...
A: Well, based on the pictures, he looks like part of his body is going to shed. The black tail though ...
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| Leopard gecko shedding HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! | 11/17/2009 |
Q: So here is the problem, whenever my gecko sheds he refuses to take it off himself and we have to ...
A: Please remind me of your setup again, thanks. :-)) Does he have a moist humid hide that he has ...
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| tooo many crickets daaaa | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding my crested gecko 2 crikets a day for several weeks and I realized today that ...
A: I do not think that 2 crickets per day for a crested gecko is too many though! How old is he? Can ...
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| leopard gecko | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Apparently I hit my question limit and had to start again. We usually feed the crickets apple ...
A: Yes, you are totally correct! :-)) Your gecko's nutrition is directly affected by the nutritional ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a leopard gecko roughly 7 months old. About two weeks ago we noticed that his right ...
A: Well, he is most likely reaching his growth potential but should grow a little more. He will be an ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a leopard gecko roughly 7 months old. About two weeks ago we noticed that his right ...
A: Oh well, if he fell that far, then he might have caught his foot on something then & hurt himself on ...
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| male leopard gecko behavior | 11/16/2009 |
Q: one of my male leos has become very aggressive I am wondering if this is a problem and if it could ...
A: Well, I had thought of that already, with his aggressiveness, but isn't that a little early for them ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 11/15/2009 |
Q: My red bearded dragon has one crusted eye. I have him next to the widow (open) and he gets full sun ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, is it a florescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 11/15/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a leopard gecko roughly 7 months old. About two weeks ago we noticed that his right ...
A: Does he possibly have retained shed on his foot? Has he injured it somehow on something in his ...
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| heating | 11/15/2009 |
Q: my python.My python is a month and half old i keep a under tank heater for the tank size and a 50 ...
A: Well, what you could do is get a ceramic heat emitter that you can leave on all day & all night. ...
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| male leopard gecko behavior | 11/14/2009 |
Q: one of my male leos has become very aggressive I am wondering if this is a problem and if it could ...
A: Sometimes, with age, that happens to males they tend to become more aggressive for no reason at all. ...
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| Leopard gecko | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I bought calcium and put it in a dish in his cage last night. Yes, he did have the swelling before ...
A: Great that you will be getting a digital probe or a temp gun just so you can make sure the temps are ...
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| male leopard gecko behavior | 11/14/2009 |
Q: one of my male leos has become very aggressive I am wondering if this is a problem and if it could ...
A: Wow, your male gecko is that aggressive this time of year? That is pretty surprising. Have you ...
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| care for my bearded dragon and health worries | 11/13/2009 |
Q: i have had my bearded dragoon for 1 week, on the the day i noticed he seemed a bit off, in the ...
A: How close is the Reptiglo 10 to him? You are correct. The Reptiglo 10 tube bulbs have had some bad ...
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| My Beardie | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Well I have the same problem. I did read your answer. Can i assume that the light is mostly the ...
A: Well, she is most likely going to have calcium problems due to improper UVB lighting. They cannot ...
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| Adult Leo follow up | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Hey. I had to ask a new question. So the bulb I'm using is an exco Terra repti glo 10.0 UVB 26 watt ...
A: No problem! Please let me know how things are going. You can leave the UVB on for 8 hours during ...
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| Adult Leo follow up | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Hey. I had to ask a new question. So the bulb I'm using is an exco Terra repti glo 10.0 UVB 26 watt ...
A: Well, that will be fine with it being that far away from her. Since leos don't need high UVB ...
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| Leopard gecko | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I bought calcium and put it in a dish in his cage last night. Yes, he did have the swelling before ...
A: Great that you bought some calcium. I hope that he will find it soon. Ok, so you have the stick ...
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| Adult Leo | 11/12/2009 |
Q: "Hi,I have had my leopard gecko for about a year now and she is doing better than ever. Recently I ...
A: Well, not all of the coils are bad persay, but some as of late have been very bad. Which brand is ...
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| My Beardie | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Well I have the same problem. I did read your answer. Can i assume that the light is mostly the ...
A: So the Repta Sun basking light is fine to use as long as it is a bright white light. Any coil or ...
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| Adult Leo | 11/12/2009 |
Q: "Hi,I have had my leopard gecko for about a year now and she is doing better than ever. Recently I ...
A: The coil/compact UVB lights can cause problems yes. That heating pad is really heating the tank up. ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have had my leopard gecko for a little over eight months. I have never experienced a problem with ...
A: Ok, what type of thermometer are you using to measure the temps? He needs a warm end of around ...
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| Beardie holding one eye shut | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Over the last couple of days I have noticed that my Bearded Dragon holds one eye shut for extended ...
A: Which brand of UVB light is it a florescent tube bulb or a compact or coil light? Are you using a ...
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| My Beardie | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Well I have the same problem. I did read your answer. Can i assume that the light is mostly the ...
A: Well, the Repta Sun glo is a basking light, correct? That should not be causing an eye issue ...
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| Adult Leo | 11/11/2009 |
Q: "Hi,I have had my leopard gecko for about a year now and she is doing better than ever. Recently I ...
A: Well, normally I do not recommend sand for substrate with leopard geckos because they tend to lick ...
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| Lump on underside of mouth | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have had my leopard Gecko for 3 years and about 2 weeks ago he had a bad shed and didn't get it ...
A: Can you post a picture of that lump for me? I hope that the lump is not an abscess or something. ...
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| Adult Leo | 11/10/2009 |
Q: "Hi,I have had my leopard gecko for about a year now and she is doing better than ever. Recently I ...
A: That temperature is a little high for your leopard. The hottest end should only run around 88-90 ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have had my leopard gecko for a little over eight months. I have never experienced a problem with ...
A: Does he still have retained shed that is causing the swelling in the arm & leg? You could soak him ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have had my leopard gecko for a little over eight months. I have never experienced a problem with ...
A: Can you post a picture of your gecko for me? Are you using calcium supplementation for him several ...
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| Ball python won't shed (cont.) | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Back once again. In response to your last questions, the temperature is 80-82 on the bottom of the ...
A: That is great news to hear! I hope that she is going to shed, it sounds like it with those blue ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 11/8/2009 |
Q: my Beardie has recently become very aggressive he is about three years old and has never been like ...
A: I hate to tell you but, the Reptiglo 10 tube is not a very good light. It emits low wavelength UVB ...
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| Baby leopard gecko problem | 11/8/2009 |
Q: Srry to bother but my baby leopard gecko wont eat is there anything I can give her to gain weight or ...
A: Do you have the tank setup properly for your baby? Are you using an undertank heater as well as an ...
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| What do chinese water dragons play with | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what Chinese water dragons play with because I would like to become more ...
A: I would be very careful allowing your cats around them though. Reptiles & cats are usually not a ...
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| My Beardie | 11/7/2009 |
Q: my bearded dragon has recenty turned 1 yrs old. He seems to be sleeping alot, and not eating. He is ...
A: Ok. I would recommend switching out the Reptiglo 10 tube bulb, alright? Unfortunately, this light ...
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| bearded dragon | 11/6/2009 |
Q: yesterday i got a bearded dragon. We had already ordered a 4 foot vivarium which comes with lights, ...
A: You are welcome. Really, so he is now your dad's pet? You know, that is good though, it will give ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 11/6/2009 |
Q: my Beardie has recently become very aggressive he is about three years old and has never been like ...
A: What type of UVB light are you using, is it a florescent tube bulb, or a compact/coil light? How ...
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| Ball Python won't shed (Cont.) | 11/6/2009 |
Q: You know, I had the calcium deficiency thought run across my mind once or twice, but I didn't really ...
A: So, the warmest end is only 80-82, is that at the top or on the bottom? Really try to get some type ...
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| leopard geckos | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have one leopard gecko (it is a female) i am planning on getting another one, i am afraid if i get ...
A: Yes, they will breed on their own, regardless of age. So, if you are going to get another leopard ...
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| My Beardie | 11/6/2009 |
Q: my bearded dragon has recenty turned 1 yrs old. He seems to be sleeping alot, and not eating. He is ...
A: Well, what type of tank setup do you have? What type & brand of UVB light are you using, a ...
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| bearded dragon spots | 11/5/2009 |
Q: im concerned because the people in the petshop do not know what it can be and it seems is if its ...
A: The picture is just slightly blurry, but I can get the main idea. Though I am thinking it is a ...
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| Ball Python won't shed (Cont.) | 11/5/2009 |
Q: You know, I had the calcium deficiency thought run across my mind once or twice, but I didn't really ...
A: No problem! I am here to help so you can have a healthy python! How large are the mice? Perhaps ...
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| Ball Python won't shed (Cont.) | 11/4/2009 |
Q: You know, I had the calcium deficiency thought run across my mind once or twice, but I didn't really ...
A: Are you feeding fresh live rats/mice or frozen/thawed mice/rats? If you are not feeding the rats or ...
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| leopard gecko health | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have noticed that my gecko has trouble opening one eye, seems to have a film on it. He also is ...
A: Can you post a picture of him for me? Do you know what the temperatures in his tank are, & are you ...
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| my ball python wont shed (cont.) | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I'm back again to continue on what you were asking before. Well, stupidly enough, I had the ...
A: I am happy to help! I just hope that she starts to improve for you soon. It is very difficult to ...
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| my bearded dragon | 11/4/2009 |
Q: my bearded dragon hasnt been itself for a couple days now and it appears to have grown a scale over ...
A: Can you post a picture of him for him? I have never seen a scale grow over the nostril. Does he ...
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| bump on iguanas jaw | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I got my iguana from a pet store and the longer i had it and talked to people the more i was told ...
A: Can you post a picture of the bump for me? That would be helpful if possible. You can also post a ...
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| What do chinese water dragons play with | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what Chinese water dragons play with because I would like to become more ...
A: That is a good question. They really don't have any preferences for toys, etc, but they love to ...
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| Strange Behavior from our Bearded Dragon | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Roxanne is about 3yrs old For the last couple of weeks she has started to act a little aggressive, ...
A: EXCELLENT to hear that you are using a Megaray 100watt SB! That is all that we ever use. Is it ...
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| Strange Behavior from our Bearded Dragon | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Roxanne is about 3yrs old For the last couple of weeks she has started to act a little aggressive, ...
A: This is a possibility that Roxanne could be needing to lay some eggs. Has she ever laid eggs ...
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| my ball python wont shed (cont.) | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I'm back again to continue on what you were asking before. Well, stupidly enough, I had the ...
A: Well, you could use a heating pad for now, if you want to. She really needs heating from below to ...
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| i have a pregnant jacky lizard | 11/2/2009 |
Q: i have a pregnant jacky lizard and i don't have any idea what to do what do i have to do 4 her? and ...
A: How old is your jacky lizard, can you post a picture of her for me? We don't have them over here in ...
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| Mountain Horned Dragon Inactive | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I am really worried about my MHD. I bought him in early October, and he went through a bit of a ...
A: I would say that absolutely overheating would cause some problems. They are extremely sensitive to ...
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| bearded dragons/UVB | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I feel terrible!!!! I got a bearded dragon for my boys as a pet and thought I researched well before ...
A: Well, don't feel bad, most people make those same types of mistakes. That is too bad & I am sorry ...
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| nebulizer | 11/1/2009 |
Q: How would I go about treating dragons with the nebulizer? Do I put some medication in the ...
A: You basically put the medication in the little nebulizer cup, & I will give you mixing instructions ...
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| Lepard gecko's eye | 11/1/2009 |
Q: My lepard gecko's eye is really swollen and it looks like it is really watery. It only one eye but ...
A: Hm, the entire side of her face is swollen? She needs antibiotics then, as she has an infection. ...
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| my ball python wont shed | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have a female ball python who is approximately 18 inches, I got her about two months ago, and she ...
A: Oh no, she wont shed quite that often. Maybe once a month or every 6 weeks or so. What are you ...
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| bearded dragon vomiting | 10/31/2009 |
Q: we have a baby bearded dragon that is aproximatly 8-10 inches long. I'm not sure of his age. He ...
A: Ok, well, unfortunately, the Exoterra reptiglo 10 coil UVB light is not going to be sufficient ...
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| respiratory in dragon | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have some dragons who have contracted aeromonas pseudomonas. This was determined by a sample ...
A: Usually 3-4mls of oral fluid is sufficient to keep them hydrated. I know you are trying to keep ...
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| respiratory in dragon | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have some dragons who have contracted aeromonas pseudomonas. This was determined by a sample ...
A: Right now, since they are having respiratory issues, I would not bathe them. It could contribute to ...
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| tree frog | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have a blue chubby tree frog that I keep in a habitat that has runing water and live plants i ...
A: Ok, he probably is having some calcium issues. You will need to dust his crickets with calcium, ...
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| Bearded dragon | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon (Drake) he is about 2 years he is bearly eating but he is still going to the ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, a florescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How ...
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| bearded dragon | 10/30/2009 |
Q: we've had our bearded dragon for about 3 months now and he has been all lively eating his food fine ...
A: What type & brand of UVB lighting are you using? Is it a florescent tube bulb or a compact/coil ...
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| respiratory in dragon | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have some dragons who have contracted aeromonas pseudomonas. This was determined by a sample ...
A: What is the dosage that they were given? What is the concentration of the Baytril? Are they having ...
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| bearded dragon vomiting | 10/29/2009 |
Q: we have a baby bearded dragon that is aproximatly 8-10 inches long. I'm not sure of his age. He ...
A: Well, at 8-10 inches in length, he is probably around 3-4 months of age, approximately. He is most ...
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| tree frog | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a blue chubby tree frog that I keep in a habitat that has runing water and live plants i ...
A: No, they really don't need any UVB lighting. Which ones are you using? Are you providing ...
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| reply to previous: too many follow ups | 10/28/2009 |
Q: hey this is a reply to a previous question that had too many follow ups, yes they are right beside ...
A: Oh, I LOVE halogens, they just get hot. They are very bright & have a nice white spectrum for them ...
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| reply to previous: too many follow ups | 10/28/2009 |
Q: hey this is a reply to a previous question that had too many follow ups, yes they are right beside ...
A: Yes, when you get too many followups, it has you start a new question. Good the UVB light & the ...
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| Cedar and Iguana question | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Iguana that I have had since July and he is getting much bigger and there for requires a ...
A: The cedar will be fine to frame the tank with but you don't want to build the entire tank out of it. ...
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| Bearded Dragon Eggs | 10/28/2009 |
Q: @@@@@IMAGE:37708:Reptiles-704/2009/10/Bearded-Dragon-Eggs.jpg##### ANSWER: Hello Chris, Those look ...
A: Well, if all you are seeing is red veins, then they are definitely fertile but just not developed ...
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| Bobby | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I can't thank you enough. I was trying to put a pic on but theres no link for me to do it. He is ...
A: How is he doing today? Ok, Ontario. I hope you are able to find what you need. You know, up in ...
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| Lizards | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I own a Bearded Dragon - my first reptile - and I have had him for about 2 years. How difficult to ...
A: The Mountain Horned Lizards are actually fairly hard to keep & are very very sensitive to ...
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| bearded dragon | 10/27/2009 |
Q: so the older bearded dragon i have, he is 3 months old now, he seems pretty lazy and i think his ...
A: GREAT that they are doing better now. Ok, is your basking light for them both right by the tube ...
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| Toxicity of wap stings to tutles | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I've been trying to get some information about how toxic a wasp sting is to a turtle, with no luck ...
A: I am not positive about allergic reactions or anaphylactic shock due to a bee or wasp sting. I do ...
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| bearded dragon | 10/27/2009 |
Q: so the older bearded dragon i have, he is 3 months old now, he seems pretty lazy and i think his ...
A: Oh yes, the compact/coils are not very good. So, you had to get 2 Reptisun 10 tube bulbs? I can ...
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| bearded dragon | 10/26/2009 |
Q: so the older bearded dragon i have, he is 3 months old now, he seems pretty lazy and i think his ...
A: Good that you are getting a Reptisun 10 tube bulb. Please do not get a compact/coil light, or the ...
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| fat tailed geckos | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I just got a male fat tail gecko to go with my female. The female has never lived with other geckos ...
A: Yes, you should worry that your female may hurt your male. Sometimes, things just don't work out as ...
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| leopard geckos | 10/26/2009 |
Q: should leopard gecko cages be humid or not??? i have read books that say they like and need ...
A: No, leopard gecko tanks should be kept fairly dry, except for a small moist humid hide that they ...
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| Bobby. 4 year old bearded dragon | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I don't remember the band name of the basking light but it is 50 watt. the uvb is repti glo 10.0. we ...
A: Oh, I am sorry but I hate to have to tell you this but the Reptiglo 10 coil & tube bulb are not ...
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| section of back broke? | 10/24/2009 |
Q: a friend was giving away her son's baby ball python. we took it as we have one and love her. she had ...
A: Wow that is too bad. Does your friend know if the ball python was injured? Based on that ...
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| Bearded Dragon Eggs. | 10/23/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Chris, Yes, you can candle the eggs with a light. If you are seeing a red vein ...
A: You absolutely have to get a thermometer. Just to make sure the temps do not go over 88. ...
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| answering ur question on 4 year old bd (bobby) | 10/23/2009 |
Q: he hasn't been eating at all. we have dragon dust, as well at adult food. he feed him crikets, ...
A: Ok, the dragon dust is a multivitamin. I don't think the dragon dust has adequate calcium in it for ...
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| Lump under juvenile nile monitors mouth | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought a nile monitor a few weeks ago and it has developed a small hard lump under ...
A: Can you post a picture of your monitor for me? The small hard lump is probably going to be either ...
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| Bearded Dragons | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I wasn't able to add another follow-up to our conversation. I have the two bearded dragon babies ...
A: Yes, after a certain amount of questions on 1 original question, you have to start another ...
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| Bearded Dragon Eggs. | 10/22/2009 |
Q:
A: Yes, you can candle the eggs with a light. If you are seeing a red vein inside of the egg, then, it ...
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| bearded dragon | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon he's about 4 -4 1/2. Yesterday he was acting really weird. he keeps running ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? ...
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| bearded dragons | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Why would our 1 1/2 month old beardy throw up food ANSWER: Hello Donna, Very young dragons have ...
A: How is your boy doing today? Ok, there are some things that we need to address. Unfortunately, ...
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| Leopard Gecko Diet | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I was given my gecko over a year ago, and he was about 12years old when I got him. I usually go out ...
A: How many mealies did he eat? They are a bit harder to digest than the crickets. Has he gone to the ...
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| bearded dragons | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Why would our 1 1/2 month old beardy throw up food
A: Very young dragons have extremely delicate GI tracts & tummies. What did you feed him? How much ...
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| Bearded dragon tail. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Hey, I was wondering why my bearded dragon has a black ring on his tail. Could this be tail rot? Or ...
A: Which portion is shedding, the lighter colored part, correct? It is sometimes a little darker in ...
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| crested gecko | 10/21/2009 |
Q: why does my crested gecko keep burying himself under his substrate? im really worried is he comiting ...
A: What type of lighting are you using right now? Do you have a UVB light in the tank, & if so, what ...
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| Loss of appitite & a swollen eye. | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My Husband and I got our leopard gecko from a guy that used to work with my husband about 3 months ...
A: GREAT you got her to the vet. I figured that it would be an abscess, that is just how they manifest ...
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| Bearded dragon tail. | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Hey, I was wondering why my bearded dragon has a black ring on his tail. Could this be tail rot? Or ...
A: Ok, you are using sand. Well, let's see, just so sand doesn't stick to the oil too much try putting ...
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| Bearded dragon tail. | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Hey, I was wondering why my bearded dragon has a black ring on his tail. Could this be tail rot? Or ...
A: Based on the picture, I am pretty confident that it is just a shed. Tail rot has to be caused from ...
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| regarding mary-jane | 10/20/2009 |
Q: i have had my iguana since july she is about almost six months, her temperature, is always what its ...
A: What type of lighting are you providing Mary Jane? Do you use UVB lighting & if so, what type & ...
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| Sueys weight for liquid calcium dosage | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Tracie, Since I haven't got to the pet store yet (we live in a very remote area about 2 hours from ...
A: Great that you got that ordered. Hopefully you will get that very very soon! Yes, unfortunately, ...
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| salamanders? | 10/19/2009 |
Q: you might not know anything about salamanders, but they are kinda lizards... well, here is my ...
A: Ok, a male & female. Have they mated that you know of? How large is their tank? Maybe it is too ...
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| Appetite | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I've had my beardie for a year now after adopting him from a friend, he is now 2 1/2 years old. He's ...
A: Are you currently using any UVB lighting for him? If so, what type & brand are you using, a ...
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| salamanders? | 10/19/2009 |
Q: you might not know anything about salamanders, but they are kinda lizards... well, here is my ...
A: I know a little about salamanders. What sex are they? Are the temperatures optimal for them? Since ...
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| Sueys weight for liquid calcium dosage | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Tracie, Since I haven't got to the pet store yet (we live in a very remote area about 2 hours from ...
A: I hope that her foot is not broken. It is possibly sprained maybe, but it is most likely due to the ...
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| Loss of appitite & a swollen eye. | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My Husband and I got our leopard gecko from a guy that used to work with my husband about 3 months ...
A: So how is your girl doing? It sounds like she has gotten some type of mouth infection which is ...
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| Turtle | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My painted turtle wont open his eyes or eat.? Well my western painted turtle is a baby. When i first ...
A: What are you using to heat up the water with other than a water heater? Are you using a basking ...
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| Suey has a new problem-Uncontrollable jerking | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Tracie, Hi! Seems like I get one problem under control and something new develops with my Uro's! I ...
A: Sorry Suey is worse. Great, which UVB did you find, the Reptisun 10 tube bulb? Poor girl, she ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 10/17/2009 |
Q: We were given a bearded dragon as a pet four days ago. I'm not really sure how old it is or what ...
A: Good the digital probe is fine then, the temperatures should be correct. The R-Zilla UVB light is ...
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| bearded dragon tank | 10/17/2009 |
Q: i have a tv stand that is relitively big,and i would like to convert it into an enclosure for two ...
A: Well, I wouldn't have them out on the floor at the same time, unless you want them to mate. IF they ...
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| Bearded Dragon UTH | 10/17/2009 |
Q: i bought a undertank heater for my bearded dragons a few days ago and i was about to stick it under ...
A: Ok, they will get along for a short while, but, the 10 gallon is very small so you will absolutely ...
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| Bearded Dragon UTH | 10/17/2009 |
Q: i bought a undertank heater for my bearded dragons a few days ago and i was about to stick it under ...
A: How many dragons do you have, & what sized tank are they in? Undertank heaters are not recommended ...
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| Humidity | 10/17/2009 |
Q: My gecko's humidity is usually not ever higher than 60 and i've heard it should be 80 and i was ...
A: The gecko's tank does not need to be any higher than around 40% humidity or so. The hide or cave ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 10/16/2009 |
Q: We were given a bearded dragon as a pet four days ago. I'm not really sure how old it is or what ...
A: Unfortunately, they gave you incorrect information regarding feeding insects. The size of crickets ...
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| Suey has a new problem-Uncontrollable jerking | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Tracie, Hi! Seems like I get one problem under control and something new develops with my Uro's! I ...
A: Unfortunately, the Spiralex is not a good UVB light & puts out essentially no UVB emissions at all. ...
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| Loss of appitite & a swollen eye. | 10/16/2009 |
Q: My Husband and I got our leopard gecko from a guy that used to work with my husband about 3 months ...
A: What type of substrate are you using right now, sand, tiles, paper towels? What are the temps in ...
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| bearded dragon tank | 10/16/2009 |
Q: i have a tv stand that is relitively big,and i would like to convert it into an enclosure for two ...
A: Great, I will look forward to seeing pictures of them when you are done! Well, what are their ...
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| Suey has a new problem-Uncontrollable jerking | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Tracie, Hi! Seems like I get one problem under control and something new develops with my Uro's! I ...
A: I am happy to hear Suey's fungal condition improved then that is awesome! Are you using a UVB light? ...
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| bearded dragon tank | 10/15/2009 |
Q: i have a tv stand that is relitively big,and i would like to convert it into an enclosure for two ...
A: So that is basically 2.5 feet of floor space for each dragon? That is decent, though I like to see ...
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| Young Mali Uromastyx | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I purchased a Mali Uromastyx about a week ago, and its great. I would just like some feedback on his ...
A: Great, using both thermometers your temps should be very accurate then! When you are ready to ...
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| Young Mali Uromastyx | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I purchased a Mali Uromastyx about a week ago, and its great. I would just like some feedback on his ...
A: Your setup sounds pretty good. The temperatures look good. Are you measuring them with a digital ...
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| Heat rock/ Russian tort | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a heat rock that i can't use for my kingsnake, or geckos. I was wondering about if i could ...
A: I honestly don't think a Russian Tortoise would get any benefit from a heat rock. I would just use ...
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| pacman frogs | 10/14/2009 |
Q: are pacman frogs posonius?if you got bit would you have to go to the docter?how can you tell between ...
A: No, pacman frogs are not poisonous at all. They should not bite you but could if they mistake your ...
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| jackson chameleon | 10/14/2009 |
Q: my Jackson chameleon had first a swollen foot, he would let hang off the tree, but would still use ...
A: WOW, how long has the area by the eye been like that? Is it hard or soft to the touch? Chameleons ...
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| Ball Python | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old male ball python. He has recently developed a greyness around his mouth (top ...
A: Ok, 27 is pretty decent, but you might want to have more of a hot spot on one end for him around 32 ...
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| my leopard gecko | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have had my gecko for about 4 months, and just recently he has been standing in the corner of the ...
A: What is your setup like? Do you use an undertank heater & a basking light for him? What are the ...
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| Heating Pad | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you ever worked with this product. ...
A: No, I have not dealt with those products you have mentioned. It should be fine however, for a ...
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| beardie with bad eye | 10/13/2009 |
Q: i asked you this question back along ...
A: Please remind me which UVB light you are using again? Was it the Reptiglo 10 tube light? Are you ...
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| Ball Python | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old male ball python. He has recently developed a greyness around his mouth (top ...
A: Can you post a picture of him for me? What are the temperatures in the tank right now? They "can" ...
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| jackson chameleon | 10/13/2009 |
Q: my Jackson chameleon had first a swollen foot, he would let hang off the tree, but would still use ...
A: Can you post a picture of him for me please? Also, let's run over your tank setup also such as what ...
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| Sick leopard geckos | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have had three leopard geckos for about a month now. Two are doing great, they look wonderful and ...
A: So you think that she could be impacted? If so, & I also think it is a possibility, use a little ...
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| problem with my igo | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have an igo about 17 month he take in not good position before i take it his left hand has ...
A: I am not sure if you had meant for this question to go to Pam, but I will answer it for you if that ...
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| sick gecko | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have a crested gecko, i know its not your specialty but i need whatever i can get. I when i picked ...
A: Do you have loose bark substrate in for him? If so, I would take that out & replace it with non ...
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| lighting, and sand | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a juvenile bearded dragon, and the sales lady sold me a light she said gave him calcium, but ...
A: Yes, the 60watt basking light is perfectly fine, as long as the temperatures are optimal. It is a ...
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| bearded dragon | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend has a bearded dragon approx 2 years old a female and we are really concerned about ...
A: I believe that your girl is experiencing a prolapse which just means an organ such as the colon, ...
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| Sick leopard geckos | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have had three leopard geckos for about a month now. Two are doing great, they look wonderful and ...
A: Yeah, she looks pretty ill. Have you gotten a fecal done on her? I believe it is most likely ...
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| lighting, and sand | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I have a juvenile bearded dragon, and the sales lady sold me a light she said gave him calcium, but ...
A: I hate to have to tell you but the "digestible" is a scam. Sure, it is calcium based so that is ...
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| Quantities to feed baby bearded dragons | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I am currently giving him about 10 a day which is slightly more than I was told by the pet shop who ...
A: Oh you are talking about the little tiny worms that are larvae from the beetles that are in with ...
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| Our Gecko is suffering a skin complaint | 10/10/2009 |
Q: We have 2 leopard gecko's. Last night we found that 1 of them has what looks like an infection, ...
A: What sex are your two geckos? Is it possible that you have 2 males & one is dominating the other? ...
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| CA kingsnake | 10/9/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if i could use a heat rock or a ceramic heat lamp to heat up my king snake. thanks
A: A heat rock is totally out of the question it will burn your king snake terribly. A ceramic heat ...
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| Bearded dragons | 10/9/2009 |
Q: How long can a bearded dragon go without a heat sorce? Besides of corse me. Could I make him a ...
A: When they are young, they need a pretty consistent heat source most of the day so they can digest ...
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| Bearded Dragons | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Why is my bearded dragon making a hissing sound?
A: When is your dragon making the hissing noise? Is he agitated at something? Is he housed alone? Is ...
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| bearded dragon | 10/6/2009 |
Q: could this be a possible ear infection / if so what is the best cause of treatment ? many thanks ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? A flourescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? Do ...
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| baby bearded dragon eats little | 10/6/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a baby bearded dragon from a pet store. He or she eats only 1-3 crickets a ...
A: Sorry you had such a sad experience with your first one. Unfortunately, he could have been from an ...
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| albino pacman frog | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I have recently brought this frog. They told me to put a heat mat on the back of the tank to provide ...
A: The temperature sounds like it is fine. What type of thermometer are you using to measure the temps ...
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| strange gecko behavior | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Okay, I know you guys are probably going to get annoyed with me asking another question ...
A: Oh that might be a good idea, to change out that sand! It will impact her badly. Carpet is great, ...
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| bearded dragon | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 12inch bearded dragon that I moved to a larger tank about 3mos ago. the UV light is only ...
A: What brand is the tube bulb, a Reptiglo, or a Reptisun? I need the specifics because there are a ...
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| Baby Bearded Dragons | 10/4/2009 |
Q: We have two baby bearded dragons, they are about 3 months old. One has grown quite rapidly, is very ...
A: I hope that they are both girls. :-)) That way you might be able to keep them together. Right now, ...
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| leopard gecko | 10/4/2009 |
Q: i have since moved him into another tank and whilst being in that tank he developed a problem with ...
A: Wow good grief! That all happened after you put him in his own tank? That is terrible. Do you ...
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| Guck in geckos eye | 10/4/2009 |
Q: We just got the skin of my gecko's eye and found out he has guck in his eye and he wont open it ...
A: It is just one eye, correct? Do you have a picture of that for me, perhaps? If you will move your ...
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| bearded dragon | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 12inch bearded dragon that I moved to a larger tank about 3mos ago. the UV light is only ...
A: The UVB light, what type & brand is it? Is it a flourescent tube bulb, or a compact/coil light? ...
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| strange gecko behavior | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Okay, I know you guys are probably going to get annoyed with me asking another question ...
A: Oh no, I am not getting annoyed, we are here to help. :-)) Hm, that sounds like she was getting ...
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| fringes | 10/3/2009 |
Q: hey Tracie my name is Sarah and, i just got a new yellow plated lizard. i already have one which i ...
A: Oh please post a picture of your yellow plated lizard. They are so pretty. How old are they? If ...
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| Baby Bearded Dragons | 10/3/2009 |
Q: We have two baby bearded dragons, they are about 3 months old. One has grown quite rapidly, is very ...
A: No, it will definitely not be brumation for sure. You are going to have to separate them. When one ...
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| Guck in geckos eye | 10/3/2009 |
Q: We just got the skin of my gecko's eye and found out he has guck in his eye and he wont open it ...
A: Great you got the skin off of your gecko's eye. So does his eye look infected? If the shed was on ...
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| anorexic leopard gecko | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a male leopard gecko, and recently he has lost all his weight, and strength it seems. He ...
A: Ok, that is fine. The coconut husk will be fine since that should be hard for them to ingest. A ...
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| baby bearded dragon eats little | 10/2/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a baby bearded dragon from a pet store. He or she eats only 1-3 crickets a ...
A: Ok, good you are using a calcium supplement 5 days per week. The vitamins really only need to be ...
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| My young bearded dragon is ill... | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My 4 month old bearded dragon has been acting very strange lately. He runs in circles and seems to ...
A: Taking him outside for a few hours a week will help. If he has metabolic bone disease that is not ...
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| my leopard gecko is fading | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a very sweet leopard gecko (Stella) who was "donated" to my science lab last fall. I think ...
A: How is Stella doing today? That is rough, when she has burns like that the healing process is so ...
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| my leopard gecko is fading | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a very sweet leopard gecko (Stella) who was "donated" to my science lab last fall. I think ...
A: She still needs a bit more heating during the day to help her digest her food. Are you using an ...
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| baby bearded dragon eats little | 10/2/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a baby bearded dragon from a pet store. He or she eats only 1-3 crickets a ...
A: They can go through relocation stress for a couple of weeks yes. Let's review your setup though to ...
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| not sure if my beareded dragon is ok? | 10/1/2009 |
Q: i have read loads of Q&A's about bearded dragon care but not sure were i'm going wrong if at all. my ...
A: Yes, 2 inches for the UVB & the basking light is too close. So do try to raise that to a 6-8 inch ...
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| Feeding | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have 1 baby Savannah Monitor and 1 baby black and white tegu both in separate tanks. Savannah ...
A: What are you using to measure the temperatures with? The temps look pretty good though if you are ...
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| My young bearded dragon is ill... | 10/1/2009 |
Q: My 4 month old bearded dragon has been acting very strange lately. He runs in circles and seems to ...
A: What kind of UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb, or a compact/coil light? What ...
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| golden gecko leg bumbs | 10/1/2009 |
Q: his stools look fine and urates look fine also. i do leave crickets in the cage but he hides all the ...
A: Would it be possible to post a picture of him, with the leg bumps? Where exactly, are the bumps ...
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| leopard gecko care | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old leopard gecko, and I have a few questions pertaining to her care: 1. She has ...
A: How is she doing today? You definitely need to know her temperatures. Either a digital probe or a ...
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| URGENT: Adult female ball python twitching/having muscle spasms | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a full grown female ball python who, on top of refusing food for the past 4 to 5 months, has ...
A: Well, that is good she doesn't appear to have any irregular bulges though. I was worried about ...
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| leopard gecko care | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old leopard gecko, and I have a few questions pertaining to her care: 1. She has ...
A: That is rough! I have had that problem before & yes you do have to be careful because their skin ...
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| anorexic leopard gecko | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a male leopard gecko, and recently he has lost all his weight, and strength it seems. He ...
A: A fecal sample definitely needs to be done. I understand not being able to get a stool sample ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My bearded Dragon has been acting strange lately he rarely eats all of a sudden drinks a little ...
A: How old is your dragon? Can you give me some information on your tank setup? Such as, what type & ...
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| not sure if my beareded dragon is ok? | 9/29/2009 |
Q: i have read loads of Q&A's about bearded dragon care but not sure were i'm going wrong if at all. my ...
A: I think keeping the basking bulb right beside the tube UVB is where it needs to be. I can't quite ...
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| ok | 9/29/2009 |
Q: its a 100 watt and where would you suggest to get a 20+ gallon tank(cheap)
A: Well you can check craigslist for pretty decent listings on prices. Also, a lot of times, garage ...
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| URGENT: Adult female ball python twitching/having muscle spasms | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have a full grown female ball python who, on top of refusing food for the past 4 to 5 months, has ...
A: Is she housed with a male or a female? What do you feed her? Does she have any bulges on her body ...
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| Reptiglo 5.0 for RES turtle | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Is the Reptiglo 5.0 coil bulb safe for a RES turtle? I'm being told that the tube kind is better but ...
A: A Reptiglo 5 coil bulb is relatively weak, so it would be "ok", however, it will not be very ...
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| Possibly ill Chinese Water Dragon | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Please help me! My poor little baby Chinese Water Dragon seems ill and somewhat unresponsive. We've ...
A: Definitely leave all lights off for overnight. He cannot get any sleep with lights on. What type of ...
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| not sure if my beareded dragon is ok? | 9/28/2009 |
Q: i have read loads of Q&A's about bearded dragon care but not sure were i'm going wrong if at all. my ...
A: Well, your setup doesn't look too bad. I have just a few questions. :-) How old is your UVB tube ...
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| Leopard Gecko won't eat | 9/28/2009 |
Q: We took our Leo to the vet last Thursday as her eyes were crusted over from her last shed, and ...
A: Sorry your leo is having trouble. A lot of times when they go through medication rounds, it does ...
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| leopard gecko | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko, and she is not doing well. I got her at an expo, she was skinny, and never ...
A: It sounds like you have gotten an ill one from the start, unfortunately. I wouldn't put her down ...
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| ball python lethargic | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My ball python is8 yrs old.recently he has been lethargic(2 wks).He has been staying under a log i ...
A: Well, that is not usually normal. Where are you at, location wise? Sometimes, they will slow down ...
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| ok | 9/27/2009 |
Q: ok, oh and i found out that i didnt get a coil bulb its more of a triangular shape, is that ...
A: Is it a 100 watt or a 160 watt? If you have a 100 watt, it needs to be 12 inches away from your ...
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| My 2 Leopard Geckos have stopped eati | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I have 2 lepoard gekos about 4 years old and they ahve stopped eating. Their eyes are black and one ...
A: Can you tell me what type of setup you have? What are their temperatures in the tank & how do you ...
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| My anoles | 9/26/2009 |
Q: About two days ago i bought a Green and Bahama anole, i have them both living together, and i don't ...
A: Well, the whitish stuff could be from mating yes or it could be urates. Only time will tell if the ...
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| im not sure if my leopard gecko is sick? | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I redently got a leopard gecko two days ago, we were told he was a blizzard leopard gecko and was ...
A: What do you have in the hide/cave? Just get some spaghmum moss to put in the hide/cave & keep it ...
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| im not sure if my leopard gecko is sick? | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I redently got a leopard gecko two days ago, we were told he was a blizzard leopard gecko and was ...
A: Well, one thing, he is probably having some relocation stress which is normal & usually lasts around ...
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| Chinese Water dragon | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have had my water dragon for 7 months now, has been active eating and fine up till about 3 weeks ...
A: How is your dragon doing today? I really think that with a better UVB light you will see an ...
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| leopard gecko | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My son got a baby leopard gecko this past February. He has been doing well. All of a sudden I ...
A: I would recommend getting an undertank heater as well, in combination with the basking light. They ...
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| bearded dragons | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have just bought a 3 month old bearded dragon (ROCKY) from a pet shop and he's not eating very ...
A: Well, it sounds like he is starting to adjust to his new home though. :-)) How is his appetite ...
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| albino geckos | 9/24/2009 |
Q: my son came with these two one male one female, now what i need help with is, everything i don't ...
A: Yes, they bring them home & YOU will care for them. LOL How old are they? Are they adults? If ...
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| leopard gecko | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I just bought a leapord gecko and he has a small red sack on the bottom of him. The man we bought ...
A: The man sold you a leopard gecko that has a prolapse? Shame on him! You need to get HIM to pay for ...
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| leopard gecko | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My son got a baby leopard gecko this past February. He has been doing well. All of a sudden I ...
A: What type of setup do you have for your baby leo? Are you using an undertank heater in combination ...
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| My anoles | 9/24/2009 |
Q: About two days ago i bought a Green and Bahama anole, i have them both living together, and i don't ...
A: Well, unfortunately, pet store clerks usually are not very knowledgeable on reptiles & are just ...
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| Chinese Water dragon | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have had my water dragon for 7 months now, has been active eating and fine up till about 3 weeks ...
A: How long have you been using the Reptiglo 10 tube bulb? Unfortunately, those are not the best ...
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| Chinese Water dragon | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have had my water dragon for 7 months now, has been active eating and fine up till about 3 weeks ...
A: Which UVB light are you using? Is it a flourescent tube bulb, or a compact/coil light? What brand ...
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| Snickers Bumps on back | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Oh Tracie, You are talking to a 44 yr old, pre menopausal and currently PMSing mother of a 1st year ...
A: How is Snickers doing today? Sorry I just did not remember about your UVB light. It needs to be ...
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| BEARDED DRAGON EGGS | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Hi my female has flayed her eggs about a week ago and im just wondering how can you tell if they are ...
A: You can candle an egg or two. All that consists of is gently picking an egg up & use a led laser ...
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| house gecko | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I can't find anything online and i have a 10 gallon tank. What do i put at the bottom of the tank ...
A: The daytime temperatures need to be around 75 to 90 so you can use a low wattage basking light or a ...
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| My anoles | 9/22/2009 |
Q: About two days ago i bought a Green and Bahama anole, i have them both living together, and i don't ...
A: Hm, well, housing a green anole & a bahama anole may not work out real well. Are they both females? ...
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| bearded dragons | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have just bought a 3 month old bearded dragon (ROCKY) from a pet shop and he's not eating very ...
A: Great you are using a digital probe so your are getting accurate temperature readings. You could ...
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| Baby Beardie Housing | 9/21/2009 |
Q: First I would like to say your site has been a god send to a new mom of a beardie. Things are going ...
A: Gosh that is odd! It should not be metabolic bone disease. I do not think the impaction would ...
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| Baby Beardie Housing | 9/21/2009 |
Q: First I would like to say your site has been a god send to a new mom of a beardie. Things are going ...
A: Can you post the pictures of the bumps on his back on the spine? Are you referring to the hipbones ...
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| leopard gecko | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko has a problem and the pets store has not been able to help me. His one front leg ...
A: Can you post a picture of your gecko for me? It could be gout possibly. What are the temperatures ...
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| Baby Beardie Housing | 9/21/2009 |
Q: First I would like to say your site has been a god send to a new mom of a beardie. Things are going ...
A: Great things are going well now! :-)) Height is not of real importance, but they do love to climb. ...
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| bearded dragons | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have just bought a 3 month old bearded dragon (ROCKY) from a pet shop and he's not eating very ...
A: Rocky is a cute name. What is your lighting in the tank like? Are you using a UVB light? If so, ...
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| treating a leopard gecko | 9/20/2009 |
Q: After talking to two different vets we were treating her for swelling to the head on her right side. ...
A: What type of setup do you have for your gecko? How old is she? Something definitely caused that ...
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| Bearded dragon with grey head | 9/20/2009 |
Q: we have a beardie that is about 1 yr, 4 months old. Recently, we noticed that his head and part of ...
A: Can you post a picture of your dragon? That "sounds" like a shed, but other than that the only ...
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| no kidding!!! | 9/19/2009 |
Q: well the only bird that would actually try to get him is the family of roadrunners that lives in the ...
A: The term sift simply means that they got out any impurities, larger particles, or possibly sharper ...
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| UTH | 9/19/2009 |
Q: can UTH's be used with those plastic 'critter cages'? I'm scared it might melt the plastic due to ...
A: No, I would not use an UTH on a plastic critter cage. However, you could use a heating pad, that ...
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| Leopard geckos & BD's | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I just bought a UTH today at the pet store. I plugged it and it eventually got REALLY hot. I'm ...
A: That is a legitimate concern. I have used UTH's with great success with leopard geckos. A really ...
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| EMERGENCY baby beardie attacked | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My cat knocked the lid of our baby bearded dragon hatchlings cage he is about a month and a half old ...
A: Damn cats, it is just not a good idea to have a cat in where you keep your reptiles. They are just ...
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| Helloo, i need help. | 9/18/2009 |
Q: in a week or so im getting a bearded dragon, i was thinking of having a different dragon or lizard ...
A: Unfortunately, there are no options. Bearded dragons do not house well with any other type of ...
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| bahamian anole | 9/18/2009 |
Q: one of my anoles is losing weight. I think it is due to an incomplete shed. ever since this happened ...
A: What are the temperatures like in the tank, & what is the humidity as well? Are you giving adequate ...
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| EMERGENCY baby beardie attacked | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My cat knocked the lid of our baby bearded dragon hatchlings cage he is about a month and a half old ...
A: It sounds like he is in really bad shape though, do you see any major puncture wounds on him? He ...
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| Silver snake | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have seen three baby snakes in my road in Virginia. They were silver with a black diamond pattern. ...
A: I really need a picture, it is very difficult to identify it with just a color description. Where ...
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| bearded dragon 6wks old hiding all the time | 9/17/2009 |
Q: my beardie is 6 wks old we've only had it 2wks he'll sit on our hand and feed well but when his feed ...
A: What brand of flourescent tube UVB is it, the brand should be stamped on the base of the bulb. The ...
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| brown anole bump | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I am worried about my bahama anole he has a blister looking abscess on his left hind leg/lower ...
A: Can you post a picture of him for me? Do you leave crickets in the tank with him possibly? What ...
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| leopard gecko | 9/17/2009 |
Q: its me again. sorry for troubling you alot but i wanted to get two sides of a story. I went to the ...
A: No problem. So she is having a hard time eating? What you could do is have someone help you feed ...
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| Sick iguana | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Our male iguana is about 1 1/2yr old. He has two health issues, one is an area of unshed skin on ...
A: It is usually not a good idea to peel skin off during a shed, unless it is already loose & falling ...
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| What kind of morphs are my leopard geckos? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have two leopard geckos and I want to know what kind of morphs they are. Also, if there is any way ...
A: Well, you have one normal morphed leopard gecko & a carrot tail tangerine leopard gecko. As far as ...
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| bearded dragon 6wks old hiding all the time | 9/16/2009 |
Q: my beardie is 6 wks old we've only had it 2wks he'll sit on our hand and feed well but when his feed ...
A: Babies do like to hide but some take longer than others to break out of their shyness. He should be ...
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| golden gecko leg bumbs | 9/16/2009 |
Q: my male golden gecko has 2 bumps on his front left knee joint. what should i do and how it can be ...
A: Could you post a picture of your gecko for me so I can see the bumps? It could possibly be gout, but ...
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| Beardie with bad eye | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My beardie starting shutting his eye about 4 weeks ago, we took him to the vets and was told he has ...
A: No, you have it backwards about the lights. The Reptisun 10 is the best UVB light, but only the ...
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| bearded dragons | 9/16/2009 |
Q: t had my beardies for long im wanting to clean them out but worried about what to use? also think iv ...
A: Gaping while basking is normal unless they do it all of the time. What type & brand of UVB light are ...
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| parasites | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko, and she has lost a lot of weight. I try to get a stool sample, but she isn't ...
A: Well, that is awesome! When they have early MBD, they have not been getting enough calcium or D3. ...
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| no kidding!!! | 9/15/2009 |
Q: well the only bird that would actually try to get him is the family of roadrunners that lives in the ...
A: Ok, that is fine. Just wash it & sift it to make sure it doesn't have any sharp objects or rocks, ...
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| sick beardie | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I noticed you've been helping another Amanda with her sick baby-I too am Amanda and I too have a ...
A: Good, keep the Powersun off of him for a little while. If you want to try the one you have, just ...
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| sick beardie | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I noticed you've been helping another Amanda with her sick baby-I too am Amanda and I too have a ...
A: Good you moved the light further away now. Ok, a digital probe thermometer is fine now to measure ...
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| Beardie and Uromastyx | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old 'F' lemon Beardie. She's a sweet heart, so tame. I have a 90 gallon tank. I ...
A: Ha, good grief, you know I read that initially! LOL I do not know why in the world I completely ...
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| sick beardie | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I noticed you've been helping another Amanda with her sick baby-I too am Amanda and I too have a ...
A: I might have seen you on beardeddragon.org because I am a moderator on that site. What type of ...
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| sick leopard gecko | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have two leopard geckos in a 20 gallon tank. I purchased them from a pet store three months ago. ...
A: Do you know the sex of your geckos? Are they both males, two females or a male & a female? If you ...
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| Lizard/speed | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i have a common garden skink which sometimes becomes very slow and lazy with eyes half shut why is ...
A: Are you providing full spectrum UVB for your garden skink? If so, what type & brand do you use? A ...
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| Tail amputation | 9/14/2009 |
Q: My basilisk lizard has dry gangrene on the tip of his tail. How much would it cost to have it ...
A: What has caused your basilisk to have tail rot, an injury? Are you housing him with another mail, ...
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| no kidding!!! | 9/13/2009 |
Q: well the only bird that would actually try to get him is the family of roadrunners that lives in the ...
A: Yeah, I knew someone that had their dragon on their shoulder & a hawk literally swooped down & ...
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| Beardie and Uromastyx | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old 'F' lemon Beardie. She's a sweet heart, so tame. I have a 90 gallon tank. I ...
A: Well, you should be able to introduce 2 females with very little problems. However, I would do a 3 ...
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| Leg | 9/13/2009 |
Q: My gecko's toe nails or something makes his feet stick to the carpet i have in his cage is their ...
A: It is a bit hard to see any detail on that picture because it is blurry. How long has the leg been ...
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| Sick Drago | 9/13/2009 |
Q: My son recently purchased a very young bearded dragon. He's about 7-8 inches head to tip of tail. ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? Is it a flourescent tube bulb, or a compact/coil ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Well the vet didn't exactly say what was wrong with him. They sent me home with antibiotics and he ...
A: Yes, using the ceramic heat emitter along with the basking light would heat things up too much ...
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| leopard gecko mobility | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have kept two male geckos for 9 years - separated, once I found they were not a pair!I have tried ...
A: Well, most of the time it is not really "necessary" to provide UVB for leopard geckos but it has ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 9/12/2009 |
Q: i had gotten my beardy when she was 2yrs old, and previous owners thought she was male, but when she ...
A: It is quite possible she has the beginnings of metabolic bone disease due to her laying so many ...
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| parasites | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko, and she has lost a lot of weight. I try to get a stool sample, but she isn't ...
A: How long has she been ill? What type of babyfood are you feeding her, chicken or turkey or beef? ...
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| oooooo | 9/12/2009 |
Q: ok but whats the difference between the under tank heater and the heated rock dont they do the same ...
A: Holy cow that is expensive. They rip people off so bad! The washed & sifted playsand is fine. You ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/11/2009 |
Q: how can you really tell if she is mine is digging...not as such lost apatite.....active.....nodes ...
A: Ok, then she should be an adult, hopefully 2 years at least. If she mated 4 weeks ago, she is ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/11/2009 |
Q: Well the vet didn't exactly say what was wrong with him. They sent me home with antibiotics and he ...
A: No, during the day he doesn't need the ceramic heat emitter at all. He needs bright white lighting ...
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| Baby Green Anole | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a newly hatched green anole. I want to be sure I'm caring for it right. I already have two ...
A: Well, unfortunately, the compact/coil light could be causing problems so for now, if you aren't ...
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| oooooo | 9/11/2009 |
Q: ok but whats the difference between the under tank heater and the heated rock dont they do the same ...
A: No, sand, especially the type that the pet stores sell is dangerous. They sell calcium based sand ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/11/2009 |
Q: how can you really tell if she is mine is digging...not as such lost apatite.....active.....nodes ...
A: How old is your female? How long ago did they mate? You normally cannot "physically" determine if ...
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| panacur for savannah monitor | 9/10/2009 |
Q: how many times should i dose my savannahs the fenbendazole i am already aware of the dosage per ...
A: I totally understand deworming & not always going to the vet. Sometimes a vets visit is not ...
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| Baby Green Anole | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a newly hatched green anole. I want to be sure I'm caring for it right. I already have two ...
A: Which UVB light are you using currently, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a ocmpact/coil light? The ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Her name is Chicken. But just recently, the past month, Chicken has been burying her water bowl ...
A: Good that her tail is fat & she is active. So she definitely doesn't have any eggs to lay. Maybe ...
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| UVB | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I've had an iguana for almost 4 months and he has a reptiglo 5 fluorescent UVB light. I believe it ...
A: Actually, the Reptiglo 5 tube bulb produces very little UVB new, but from my knowledge it doesn't ...
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| Uromastyx leg paralysys | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I live in Saudi Arabia and am keeping two local dhubs (uromastyx) in my back yard. It is an secure ...
A: Well, that is good news, perhaps he was trying to use his back legs. His spine "appears" straight ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Her name is Chicken. But just recently, the past month, Chicken has been burying her water bowl ...
A: That is not really indicative of any illness that I am aware of. Has she been bred? Maybe just ...
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| oooooo | 9/9/2009 |
Q: ok but whats the difference between the under tank heater and the heated rock dont they do the same ...
A: An undertank heater is a little less hot & doesn't have a reputation for malfunctioning. They do ...
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| bearded dragon habitat | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have had my bearded dragon for 5 and a half years now, and I am barely finding out that sand is ...
A: Great he is doing pretty well now. Wow he did have a close call. What exactly was wrong, an ...
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| lizards | 9/9/2009 |
Q: i have 5 green anoles in my cage 1 boy and 4 girls. i gust found 2 eggs in my cage and how do i know ...
A: You cannot know which female (s) laid the eggs unless you saw them do it. You will ideally need an ...
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| My Leapard Geckos eye... | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko i think its a female im almost positive she is 4 years old recently ive ...
A: Can you post a picture of that eye for me? It sounds like it is infected. I can recommend some ...
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| Uromastyx leg paralysys | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I live in Saudi Arabia and am keeping two local dhubs (uromastyx) in my back yard. It is an secure ...
A: Hm, that is quite interesting. So, they have adequate UVB lighting from being outside, correct? ...
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| leopard gecko shedding | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I have had a leopard gecko for the past 8 years. He has always had problems shedding his feet. When ...
A: Are you keeping a warm, moist hide or cave for him to help with his shedding? Or, do you primarily ...
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| Green Anole Refuses to Eat | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My anole hasn't been eating for a few weeks. At first I thought it was some kind of phase they go ...
A: Yeah, the Reptiglo 5 is an ok bulb but doesn't emit a whole lot. I would get either a Reptisun 5 or ...
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| bearded dragon habitat | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have had my bearded dragon for 5 and a half years now, and I am barely finding out that sand is ...
A: Oh I see, the sand may have made him sick that is possible. A ceramic heat emitter just emits heat ...
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| Green Anole Refuses to Eat | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My anole hasn't been eating for a few weeks. At first I thought it was some kind of phase they go ...
A: Normally, the brown & green anoles do not breed well. You might want to separate them if you feel ...
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| Green Anole Refuses to Eat | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My anole hasn't been eating for a few weeks. At first I thought it was some kind of phase they go ...
A: What type of setup do you have? Are you using a UVB light & if so, what type & brand are you using? ...
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| Frilled Dragon Probelm | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have 2 frilled dragons a male and female that are about a year old now. I got them when they were ...
A: Hm, that is very odd. Are the Reptisun 5 UVB lights, tube bulbs or compact/coil lights? How close ...
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| bearded dragon habitat | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have had my bearded dragon for 5 and a half years now, and I am barely finding out that sand is ...
A: Well, have you had any trouble with sand in his tank, I mean has he ingested it? A lot of people do ...
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| ummmm........ | 9/5/2009 |
Q: wel im not exactly USING it yet i havent bought the lizard but i got a coil bulb and its noe colored ...
A: Basically, the heat rocks just should not have been invented really. They have been known to cause ...
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| Red-tailed boa twitching | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I fed my boa yesterday, and his stomach seems to be larger than last time. I assume the food was a ...
A: Oh sorry to hear that, poor thing. Yeah, let him calm down, & shed before attempting to feed him ...
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| ummmm........ | 9/4/2009 |
Q: wel im not exactly USING it yet i havent bought the lizard but i got a coil bulb and its noe colored ...
A: You are correct, no heat rocks should be used, they can get burned on them. How many dragons are ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My son has a bearded dragon that is approximately 1 year old. Recently he has been acting ...
A: Oh too bad you fell prey to the Zilla UVB light, they are not good at all unfortunately, I am sorry! ...
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| Red-tailed boa twitching | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I fed my boa yesterday, and his stomach seems to be larger than last time. I assume the food was a ...
A: Oh no, that is not good. How much larger of a feeder did you use? Are you feeding frozen/thawed ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My son has a bearded dragon that is approximately 1 year old. Recently he has been acting ...
A: Simply based on your description, it sounds like he has metabolic bone disease. Have you been using ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon apprx 10 months old, was sickly from the start, spent 5 days in hosp right ...
A: The "expert" is wrong. A reptisun 2 compact is worthless. All it will do is brighten the tank & ...
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| newly adoptedLeopard Gecko | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I adopted my leo from a friend of mine, about a month ago. He is 3 years old. He seemed to take well ...
A: It sounds like he did not have adequate calcium previously. If you are dusing his feeders several ...
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| leopard gecko | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a gecko who was impacted. we took him to the vet and they said warm baths and no food till ...
A: The reason your gecko was impacted was too much protein for his age. You will need to take him off ...
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| ummmm........ | 9/3/2009 |
Q: wel im not exactly USING it yet i havent bought the lizard but i got a coil bulb and its noe colored ...
A: No, coil/compact lights are not good really. They do not emit good UVB emissions & are somewhat ...
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| :) | 9/2/2009 |
Q: i visited him this morning and his lump has decreased alot.although i didnt get close enough to see ...
A: Which UVB light did you get? I need the brand & the type of UVB. Is it a flourescent tube bulb or ...
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| shell shedding | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I had asked you earlier why was my sulcata hatchling shedding it's shell. Just to let you know I ...
A: No you don't need to kill the worms. Some good ones would be phoenix worms, or butterworms, they ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon apprx 10 months old, was sickly from the start, spent 5 days in hosp right ...
A: Ok, which light were you using before you bought the Reptisun 10 compact/coil light? The ...
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| :) | 9/2/2009 |
Q: i visited him this morning and his lump has decreased alot.although i didnt get close enough to see ...
A: Well, I hope he is doing well & finding plenty of food. :-)) Remember, some of the pet stores are ...
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| shell shedding | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I had asked you earlier why was my sulcata hatchling shedding it's shell. Just to let you know I ...
A: How is your tortoise doing today? You can give at least 1 cup or more of greens & veggies daily. ...
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| Leopard Gecko feeding problems | 9/1/2009 |
Q: My sub-Adult Female Leopard Gecko has recently stopped feeding. she stopped hunting, and did not ...
A: Well, I hate to say but calcisand is very dangerous for leopard geckos. If she ingests it, she ...
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| bearded dragon | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon apprx 10 months old, was sickly from the start, spent 5 days in hosp right ...
A: Helo Alexis, What type & brand of UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a ...
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| neon tree dragon | 9/1/2009 |
Q: my brother got to neon tree dragons about 2 months ago one male and one female the female had her ...
A: How old are your tree dragons? What type of setup do you have for them? I would like to see a ...
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| ya | 9/1/2009 |
Q: i visited him this morning and his lump has decreased alot.although i didnt get close enough to see ...
A: Wow that is really good the lump has gone down a lot. I guess he is getting better now. The ...
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| My Iguana! | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have an Iguana since about two years ago and I think he/she is 2.5 years old.(His/her size is ...
A: Can you post a picture of your iggie? That would help. Since he/she is around 2, we should be ...
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| shell shedding | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I had asked you earlier why was my sulcata hatchling shedding it's shell. Just to let you know I ...
A: No, I have not had a tortoise before, but my husband & I have contemplated getting one. They live ...
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| leopard gecko not eating | 8/30/2009 |
Q: he is really playful he comes out of the tank willingley, and he explores his tank, he just hasn't ...
A: Well, how large are the locusts? They may be too large for him. I would stick with the waxies, but ...
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| what should i do? | 8/30/2009 |
Q: i caught a green anole in florida and he seemed to like his habitat.except a few days ago he formed ...
A: Oh so you did release him back outside then? You actually see him daily then? Can you see whether ...
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| Sulcata Tortoise | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I've been looking around and can't seem to find an answer. I know that you didn't mention anything ...
A: What type of setup do you have for your turtle? Normally no they should not shed, so I think we ...
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| snakes | 8/30/2009 |
Q: The most dangerous types of snakes?
A: The most dangerous types of snakes are all over really. What region were you pertaining to? Well, ...
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| Bearded dragon | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I'm a bearded dragon owner and i purchased a new mvb ligh source. and now my dragon eyes are swollen ...
A: Which brand of Mercury vapor bulb did you purchase? Is it the Powersun 100watt? Does it have a red ...
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| Bearded Dragon food and poo | 8/29/2009 |
Q: my sonin law has just bought a pair of 2yr old beardies, we have given them live food, I am doing ...
A: I would limit the amount of cabbage & broccoli because they are high in oxalates & will hinder ...
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| bearded dragons health | 8/29/2009 |
Q: about 3 weeks ago i noticed some blood in his stools not alot but a small amount passed out after ...
A: Overall, he looks pretty good & doesn't appear emaciated. His hipbones are not sticking out so that ...
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| Water | 8/29/2009 |
Q: Hey my mom is giving my gecko large crickets and there really big my gecko is only 4 months old and ...
A: Do you keep a water dish in his tank for him daily? They will dehydrate fairly quickly. I have ...
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| size crickets | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Hey my mom is giving my gecko large crickets and there really big my gecko is only 4 months old and ...
A: Hell Liv, Your gecko should not have large crickets no. They can impact him. I would feed small, ...
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| bearded dragons health | 8/28/2009 |
Q: about 3 weeks ago i noticed some blood in his stools not alot but a small amount passed out after ...
A: Oh, poor guy. You have not had him long enough to be responsible for his previous care. He most ...
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| re: crested gecko | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Hey Tracie, I'm not sure why I had to re-enter info, I couldn't just follow up. anyways. Sooo, I ...
A: I know, a lot of people say not to use UVB but I think that low levels really do help them out. ...
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| How to get baby beardie to eat salad | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Bought a baby beardie from a pet store about 3 weeks ago. He has a healthy appetite and eats ...
A: Baby dragons may eat some greens but usually do not eat a whole lot of them at first. Just keep ...
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| Leopard Gecko feeding problems | 8/28/2009 |
Q: My sub-Adult Female Leopard Gecko has recently stopped feeding. she stopped hunting, and did not ...
A: Are you giving her proper heating? Do you use an undertank heater along with a basking light for ...
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| water dragons | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have three Chinese water dragons (one male and two females) all aged arond two, they live in a ...
A: If she is sleeping in the water or laying in the water a lot more than normal, that is a sign of ...
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| re: crested gecko | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Hey Tracie, I'm not sure why I had to re-enter info, I couldn't just follow up. anyways. Sooo, I ...
A: No, Cresties need UVB all of the time. They are diurnal which means they need "light" & UVB in ...
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| Leopard Gecko Hatchling | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Today when I was cleaning my baby leo's tank he accidently bumped his head ( very lightly )on his ...
A: A good size for a baby leo would be a 10 or 20 gallon tank. They need an undertank heater on one ...
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| leopard gecko | 8/27/2009 |
Q: ive noticed recently my gecko is not opening one of his eyes and it looks like the side of his ...
A: What type of setup do you have for your gecko? Are you using an undertank heater along with a ...
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| what should i do? | 8/27/2009 |
Q: i caught a green anole in florida and he seemed to like his habitat.except a few days ago he formed ...
A: Which UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube, or a compact/coil light? What brand is it? ...
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| My leopard Gecko egg | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My female laid an egg July 20th, and it is starting to deflate. I believe it is fertile because she ...
A: Wow, it has not been long enough to hatch. How humid is it in the incubator, & what is the ...
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| Flesh wound on cameleon | 8/26/2009 |
Q: Our chameleon recently took a turn for the worse and we have been trying to nurse it back to health ...
A: Can you post a picture of that wound for me? That would help. What are you doing to keep it ...
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| arm swellings | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon has developed a large swelling under her left arm and a small one under her right. ...
A: Could you post a picture of her for me? Are the swellings directly underneath the arms? Could ...
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| leopard gecko retaining shed and not eating | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I an 8 year old leopard gecko who has recently started having problems getting off everything when ...
A: The last thing you can do is to get a fecal done on him to see if he has worms or parasites which ...
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| what should i do? | 8/26/2009 |
Q: i caught a green anole in florida and he seemed to like his habitat.except a few days ago he formed ...
A: Can you post a picture of him for me? What did you feed him? Are you using sand as substrate? What ...
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| bearded dragon | 8/25/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 year old beardie and have always let him drink from my palm in the sink. this seemed the ...
A: He vomited up red fleshy little things? What? What he he eaten that day or previously the day ...
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| re: very concerened about crested gecko | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have emailed you in the past regarding a question and you were very helpful, and now I have ...
A: No, unfortunately UVA & UVB are totally different. The UVA are more visible light & promote health ...
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| Shedding? | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 mnth Leo gecko extreamly happy healthy and friendly. He has always need a good shedder ...
A: Oh he will grow at least another 1-2 inches. It usually is not a sign of illness no, but if he ...
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| Help-Found American Water Dragon | 8/25/2009 |
Q: My son found what appears to be an American Water Dragon in front of a neighbor's house last night ...
A: Yes, that is a Chinese Water dragon that needs care! :-)) Oh wonderful that the tech is going to ...
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| Shedding? | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 mnth Leo gecko extreamly happy healthy and friendly. He has always need a good shedder ...
A: Wow, 3 sheds in a month? That is quite a bit. They can shed a couple of times per month. Is he ...
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| tokay looks sick | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Well here's my question .. I've had my tokays for a couple of months and the 2 females are very ...
A: Is your male housed separately? What is your setup like, currently? What type of lighting are you ...
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| leopard gecko retaining shed and not eating | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I an 8 year old leopard gecko who has recently started having problems getting off everything when ...
A: Good that the tank is setup properly. :-)) If he is not eating, you could start feeding him with ...
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| re: very concerened about crested gecko | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have emailed you in the past regarding a question and you were very helpful, and now I have ...
A: Which UVB are you using, a tube bulb or a compact/coil light? What brand is it? Yes, without UVB ...
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| Beardie foaming | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have a beardie about 7 years old he has recently started producing foam at the edges of his mouth. ...
A: What is your tank setup like right now? What type & brand of UVB light do you use, is it a ...
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| Help-Found American Water Dragon | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My son found what appears to be an American Water Dragon in front of a neighbor's house last night ...
A: Wow, that is too bad. Where do you live? Can you post a picture of it, so I can confirm the ...
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| Leopard Gecko Heating | 8/23/2009 |
Q: Do all leopard geckos have to be heated in order for them to digest food? Since I had no experience ...
A: Yes, ALL leopard geckos need heating to properly digest their food. They can get respiratory ...
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| uromastyx question | 8/23/2009 |
Q: @@@@@IMAGE:32149:Reptiles-704/2009/08/lizard-pretty-cool.jpg##### ANSWER: Hello Michelle, Normally ...
A: Great that he did eat for you. The stick on type of thermometers are not accurate enough to be used ...
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| My turtles; | 8/23/2009 |
Q: well, I asked a question a littler earlier about adding a mouse to my turtles' cage. Bad idea. Also ...
A: A 30 gallon tank for the Red Foot will be fine but not for the African Spur. He will need a larger ...
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| i think im loosing my leopard geko | 8/22/2009 |
Q: ive had lizzy 4 about 5mths & she was a baby when i got her. ive started 2 notice that she has gone ...
A: What type of heating are you using for her? Are you using an undertank heater along with a low ...
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| uromastyx question | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Hi i just had a question i just purchased a male uromastyx three days ago " and he seems to be ...
A: Normally the will go through a brief relocation stress yes. It may last from 1-2 weeks. They are ...
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| paralyzed uromastyx | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I have a uromastyx that is almost 6 years old. He has always been healthy until about a week ago. ...
A: Have you used UVB light his entire life? What type & brand of UVB are you using, a flouescent tube ...
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| Just bought green anole | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I just bought a green anole last night. I have one already and I haven't put them together yet. This ...
A: I would keep your anoles separate for quarantining purposes for several months. It is always a good ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 8/22/2009 |
Q: ) One of my Bearded Dragon (a few months old) doesn't seem to be intrested in food (or almost ...
A: What type of setup do you have for your bearded dragon? Are you using a UVB light? If so, what ...
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| re: very concerened about crested gecko | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have emailed you in the past regarding a question and you were very helpful, and now I have ...
A: Are you using any calcium supplementation for your crested gecko? What about a UVB light, are you ...
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| bearded Dragon | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Our beardy is foaming, swallowing erratically and losing body weight. what can we do to help her?
A: How old is your dragon? Wow that is terrible. How long has she been doing that? Can you tell me ...
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| bearded dragons and light | 8/20/2009 |
Q: We have just purchased a baby beardie, he's probably no more than 2 mos. old. We have a 40 gal ...
A: Those are very good questions as it is confusing with all of the conflicting lighting advice. I ...
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| chameleon sick? | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My chameleon is maybe around 8 months. She thrives in a 30 gallon/ retiple extension toop tank. ...
A: Can you post a picture of her setup for me? What type & brand of UVB light do you use is it a ...
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| leopard gecko retaining shed and not eating | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I an 8 year old leopard gecko who has recently started having problems getting off everything when ...
A: An 8 year old leopard huh, well, that is not too bad. When was the last time he went to the ...
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| Armadillo Lizard Ill?? | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Our armadillo lizard has not eaten in over a week and seems lethargic. He can't seem to keep his ...
A: Well, the Reptiglo 10 coil light is not a good light, unfortunately, so you will need to purchase a ...
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| Bearded dragon | 8/20/2009 |
Q: im raising a bearded dragon and i need to know one thing. Does the water container have to be on the ...
A: What sized tank are you using for your dragon? If it is a baby dragon, I do not recommend placing a ...
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| Behavior in turtles. | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have two 6 year old female red ear sliders. They have been together for many years in one tank. ...
A: Oh no, after 6 years, your females are starting to fight? Wow, I wonder why. Could they be ...
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| Temps & Food | 8/19/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old Beardie, Pedro, is housed in a 66 gallon Viv with a floor area measuring 100cm X 50cm. ...
A: Well, there are most likely a couple of issues here. The heat or basking lamp needs to be a bright ...
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| Frilled Lizard | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Will cannabis smoke affect my lizard
A: I would not smoke in the same room with your lizard, no. Even cigarette smoke "can" affect them. ...
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| Armadillo Lizard Ill?? | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Our armadillo lizard has not eaten in over a week and seems lethargic. He can't seem to keep his ...
A: What type of setup are you using for him? What type & brand of UVB lighting do you use, a ...
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| What is the best Leopard Gecko Incubator? | 8/19/2009 |
Q: My leopard geckos will be laying eggs in a few days and I want to know, bottom line, what is the ...
A: Usually a Hova Bator is the most widely used type of device for incubation. Unless you are really ...
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| bearded dragons | 8/18/2009 |
Q: how can u tell the sex from male or female ANSWER: Hello Ronnell, How old is your dragon? If you ...
A: They are all pretty much the same other than colors. Now there are regular pogona vitticeps with ...
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| My Ball Python | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I got my snake back in march or april and he has not eaten since I got him. He is now moving around ...
A: Oh that is very true. Well, his warm side needs to be 88-90 & the cooler end around 78 or so. The ...
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| beardie possible RI | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 month old bearded dragon that I purchased from a breeder a little over 2 weeks ago. He ...
A: Great that he is running around & active now. They are very sweet, aren't they? At least your ...
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| bearded dragons | 8/18/2009 |
Q: how can u tell the sex from male or female ANSWER: Hello Ronnell, How old is your dragon? If you ...
A: Try going to this site: www.beardeddragon.org It is a discussion forum that has a breeding forum ...
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| bearded dragons | 8/18/2009 |
Q: how can u tell the sex from male or female
A: How old is your dragon? If you want to post a picture of your dragon's ventral side (belly towards ...
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| My Ball Python | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I got my snake back in march or april and he has not eaten since I got him. He is now moving around ...
A: You do need to know what the temperatures are though. If he is not warm enough he can get a ...
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| lighting through glass with leos | 8/17/2009 |
Q: but i bought a new tank stand that will hold two 10 gal tanks (trying to conserve space in my tiny ...
A: Ok, good the undertank heater will be fine. As long as the undertank heater is on, a little bit of ...
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| My Ball Python | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I got my snake back in march or april and he has not eaten since I got him. He is now moving around ...
A: Can you review your tank setup with me? What are the temperatures in the tank, & what type of ...
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| suspected ill beardie | 8/16/2009 |
Q: i have a female beardeie about 1 year old, the last few days its has been sleeping all day and ...
A: What type of UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb, a compact/coil light or a ...
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| lighting through glass with leos | 8/16/2009 |
Q: but i bought a new tank stand that will hold two 10 gal tanks (trying to conserve space in my tiny ...
A: Well, you will really have to watch to make sure that her tank doesn't overheat with her being on ...
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| Baytril mixing and dosing | 8/16/2009 |
Q: How are you? I have been treating my Leos with Terramycin eye ointment, for a little over a week. ...
A: That is great she is such a good eater right now. Well, albinos are more inbred so yes, they "can" ...
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| Baytril mixing and dosing | 8/15/2009 |
Q: How are you? I have been treating my Leos with Terramycin eye ointment, for a little over a week. ...
A: Your gecko needs so little of the meds that there is no need to mix it with water. Yes, just ...
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| leopard gecko not eating | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Well, on monday night my gecko ate for the first time FINALLY! but then the last two nights he did ...
A: Oh wow that is great news that he has finally eaten! So do you think that pulling off the back legs ...
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| Back Legs Immobile | 8/15/2009 |
Q: My gecko is about four inches long from head to the base of his tail, I've had him for four months. ...
A: Well, what type of substrate are you using for the lining of the tank? Sand, paper towels, tiles? ...
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| leopard gecko not eating | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Well, on monday night my gecko ate for the first time FINALLY! but then the last two nights he did ...
A: Babies should eat daily yes, but adults always tend to skip days. If the crickets seem to be too ...
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| beardie possible RI | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 month old bearded dragon that I purchased from a breeder a little over 2 weeks ago. He ...
A: You are correct. :-)) The Reptiglo 10 flourescent tube or coil light are not very good. They emit ...
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| Baytril mixing and dosing | 8/14/2009 |
Q: How are you? I have been treating my Leos with Terramycin eye ointment, for a little over a week. ...
A: How is your little one doing on the Terramycin now? Any improvement, I hope? No, there is no need ...
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| beardie possible RI | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 month old bearded dragon that I purchased from a breeder a little over 2 weeks ago. He ...
A: What type & brand of UVB are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? Are ...
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| leopard gecko not eating | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Well, on monday night my gecko ate for the first time FINALLY! but then the last two nights he did ...
A: Great that he is eating for you now, that is excellent news! The crickets should not be any larger ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 8/13/2009 |
Q: My son's leopard gecko hasn't ate in 4 days.His right feet are swollen.He's also getting ...
A: Could you post a picture of your leopard gecko for me? Does he have retained shed? It sounds like ...
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| My leopard gecko needs HELP! | 8/13/2009 |
Q: i have two 5 year old, female leopard geckos and i NEED HELP!! their names: gary and patootski we ...
A: Well, it sounds like she has a bad respiratory infection, at best. Do you want a site to where you ...
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| Extreme Thirst and Odd Wastes | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have a juvenile leopard gecko, and she is healthy-looking. Everything appears to be normal except ...
A: You mentioned that her stool was grayish in color? Did she have any urates with the stool? ...
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| beginner lizard | 8/12/2009 |
Q: what do you recomend for a beginner lizard that is able to be set on your arm and walk around but ...
A: Well, leopard geckos are easy beginner lizards & are very small as well. They "can" be quick if ...
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| CRESTED GECKO EGG NOT HATCHING. | 8/12/2009 |
Q: MY SON'S GECKO LAID 2 EGGS ABOUT 80 DAYS AGO. ONE HATCH ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. THE OTHER (THE LARGER EGG ...
A: Do you have the eggs in an incubator with the temps being around 80 & the humidity around 70-80%. ...
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| Bearded dragon behaviours. | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon is about 8-9 months old. The age is a little uncertain, as I bought him from ...
A: Great that he is doing so much better now & is not closing his eyes all of the time, too. Poor guy. ...
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| my snakes and beardie | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon, he's about 1 foot long and in good shape. I am confused about substrate.. ...
A: Unfortunately, the repti sand is just as bad as the rabbit pellets as it can cause terrible ...
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| sick bearded dragon | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My sons bearded dragon, Spike, who is approximately 4 yrs old has stopped eating. Unfortunately I ...
A: How close to his flourescent tube bulb is he now? For maximal exposure you should keep him at 6-8 ...
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| Breeding Anoles | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I'm going to breed anole lizards and I have no experience in breeding reptiles but I have lots of ...
A: Anoles only lay one egg at a time. They will usually lay every 2 weeks or so, for awhile depending ...
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| leopord gecko | 8/11/2009 |
Q: my sons lizard dose not look good he has had both eyes closed for about a week and has bin shedding ...
A: What type of setup do you have? Are you using an undertank heater along with a low wattage basking ...
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| leapard gecko | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a 1 year old Leopard Gecko. His eye have been closing for about 2 months. They are ...
A: Overall though, he does appear "healthy" other than the squinting. The tail base is fat & his ...
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| leopard gecko | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a 1 year old Leopard Gecko. His eye have been closing for about 2 months. They are ...
A: His weight looks pretty good, but, he is squinting. I would take the sand out though, that could ...
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| Breeding Anoles | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I'm going to breed anole lizards and I have no experience in breeding reptiles but I have lots of ...
A: Well, if you are going to breed anoles, you will need to have at least a 30 gallon tank for room for ...
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| sick dragon | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon he about 4 years old. He wont ear or drink & is twisting head an wont pick ...
A: Can you run over your tank setup with me? What type & brand of UVB light do you use, is it a ...
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| bearded dragon problem | 8/9/2009 |
Q: i have a bearded dragon that just laid a clutch of eggs. now she has a large, red, bulbous growth ...
A: Oh poor girl, she has suffered a prolapse from egg laying. What you will need to do is put 2 ...
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| Bearded dragon behaviours. | 8/9/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon is about 8-9 months old. The age is a little uncertain, as I bought him from ...
A: Wow that is too bad. The light is exactly the problem then unfortunately. The light will cause ...
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| baby turtle | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I've have found a VERY small baby turtle - the shell is about the width of a dime and the length ...
A: Can you post a picture of the turtle? Do you have a heat lamp for him? What kind of reptile light ...
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| Bearded dragon behaviours. | 8/8/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon is about 8-9 months old. The age is a little uncertain, as I bought him from ...
A: It sounds like you are taking great care of your little one. What are the temperatures in the ...
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| Heating/Lighting | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I recently moved my Ball Python to a larger cage. I'm having trouble heating it to the proper ...
A: I had forgotten to ask what the temperatures are right now, & what type of thermometer are you using ...
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| leopard gecko | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Yes, I put it under the tank, not inside! that would be way too hot! the substrate we got is called ...
A: That is very odd. Normally yes, the stool should be runny & smelly if he had parasites, etc. Was ...
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| leopard gecko | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Yes, I put it under the tank, not inside! that would be way too hot! the substrate we got is called ...
A: Well, I can understand wanting to take him back in. However, the chances of others being ill from ...
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| leapard gecko | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a 1 year old Leopard Gecko. His eye have been closing for about 2 months. They are ...
A: Can you post a few pictures of him with his eyes for me? What type of substrate is he on, sand, ...
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| red eye tree frogs and poison dart frogs | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have a huge terrarium and i set it up for frogs.... I love red eye tree frogs but I also love ...
A: No, poison dart frogs must be housed ONLY with other poison dart frogs & not with any other species ...
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| Leopard Gecko and maybe sick meal worms | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko eats mostly meal worms (crickets every other week) that I feed with cricket feed ...
A: Well that is too bad the feed went bad. It normally doesn't go bad like that, but did it get wet? ...
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| bearded dragon | 8/7/2009 |
Q: We have had our juvenile BD going on three week, it has been eating well and healthy, the last two ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? ...
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| leopard gecko taming | 8/6/2009 |
Q: i have a leopard gecko and he (i thinks its a male) is very active, whenever i walk up to his cage ...
A: They can bite yes, but it normally is not too bad. Are you feeding him enough? :-)) Yes, he does ...
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| leopard gecko | 8/6/2009 |
Q: Yes, I put it under the tank, not inside! that would be way too hot! the substrate we got is called ...
A: Great, just checking to make sure it was underneath the tank. His stools are green? Ok, he has ...
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| Bearded dragon's leg seems broken. | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I bought a bearded dragon a day ago,it's still very young.It's front left leg looks like it's ...
A: Well, do you know what brand & type of UVB light he had? A lot of UVB lights are basically ...
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| Bearded dragon's leg seems broken. | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I bought a bearded dragon a day ago,it's still very young.It's front left leg looks like it's ...
A: Can you post a picture of your dragon's leg for me? It could also be a bump from metabolic bone ...
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| Leopard Gecko Abcess | 8/5/2009 |
Q: First of all I'd like to say that allexperts.com is a wonderful site and those of you who volunteer ...
A: Do you know what may have caused the Abscess on Mr. Spock? Baytril is usually given orally, but can ...
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| Eye problem | 8/5/2009 |
Q: i have a green iguana about 10 inches long, so a young one. Over the last few days i have noticed ...
A: What type of substrate are you using for him in his tank, sand, tiles, non adhesive shelf liner? His ...
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| Soft Shell on a RES | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I got a red eared slider on may 16, 2009, the day he was born. Well, I am emailing today on august 4 ...
A: It sounds like you are giving him ample calcium supplementation. Do you feed nice dark green leafy ...
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| Leopard Not Eating | 8/4/2009 |
Q: We have 3 leopard geckos. We have had problems with our first since we got her roughly 8 months ago. ...
A: So no fecal was done then? I am glad you have them separated, that is for the best. The Marbocyl ...
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| leopard gecko | 8/4/2009 |
Q: we received a leopard gecko from a friend.When we got it it's right eye looked as id he was unable ...
A: He most likely did not have enough humidity to help him with his shedding. Do you have a moist ...
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| Monitor lizard sickness | 8/4/2009 |
Q: This Nile Monitor in Korea suffers from occasional problems. Recently it seems to be recovering from ...
A: Well, if he does not have a UVB light then it is quite possible that he has metabolic bone disease. ...
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| Leopard Not Eating | 8/4/2009 |
Q: We have 3 leopard geckos. We have had problems with our first since we got her roughly 8 months ago. ...
A: Did the vet do a fecal before medicating them? If not, then they probably did not give the correct ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I was given a bearded dragon by a friend. Her son was not taking care of him and his cage was rarely ...
A: Good of you take him in like that. Too bad the previous people did not care for him properly. Can ...
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| Panacur for Leos | 8/3/2009 |
Q: You helped me with a question before regarding Leopard Geckos eyes, and I am currently treating two ...
A: The Panacur is an equine dewormer which is used for cats, dogs, cattle, etc. So, it is all safe, as ...
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| leopard gecko problem | 8/3/2009 |
Q: me and my girlfriend rescued a leopard gecko from a school by were i live about 5 to 6 months ago. ...
A: How old is your female leopard gecko? If she is under 2 years of age, then she is too young to ...
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| Stevie the leopard gecko | 8/3/2009 |
Q: We feed them 8-10 crickets every other day (however-we will cut back to assure none are left in the ...
A: That is OK, we are all new at one time or another. You are learning & that is what it takes. I ...
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| Brown Anole Lizard | 8/3/2009 |
Q: My son's brown Anole has a pretty sizeable lump under it's chin and it looks infected and oozing. ...
A: That sounds very painful! Do you have any antibiotic ointment to put on that until you can see a vet ...
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| Other insects to feed my Green anole. | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have one female green anole. I usually feed her 2-3 small crickets a day.For some reason, it is ...
A: Well, mealies can be fed just not in excess. You can also look for phoenix worms which are not ...
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| Gecko feeding | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My mom is trying to feed my gecko seven crickets a day i tell her that its too much and 4 would be ...
A: Well, how large is the tail? If the gecko is younger than 1 year, feeding daily is usually a good ...
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| abcess on leopard gecko | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I saw that you were recently asked a question about a leopard gecko with an abcess behind it's eye. ...
A: Well, it IS looking better as it heals. Just use the antibiotic ointment on it, daily, & that ...
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| Monitor lizard sickness | 8/2/2009 |
Q: This Nile Monitor in Korea suffers from occasional problems. Recently it seems to be recovering from ...
A: What is your tank setup like? Could you run over your husbandry with me? What type & brand of UVB ...
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| anole | 8/2/2009 |
Q: i have a bahaman anole and it has a big lump right under its mouth what do i do
A: Could you post a picture of that lump for me? How long has he had this lump for? Are you keeping ...
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| Heating/Lighting | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I recently moved my Ball Python to a larger cage. I'm having trouble heating it to the proper ...
A: What do you mean that the electric company put you on their christmas card list? That does pose a ...
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| abcess on leopard gecko | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I saw that you were recently asked a question about a leopard gecko with an abcess behind it's eye. ...
A: GREAT that it is healing over now. I am just about positive that it was a cricket bite that got ...
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| bearded dragon | 8/1/2009 |
Q: What type of cavities can bearded dragons get?
A: Bearded dragons normally do not get cavities in their teeth. They can get mouth rot or stomatitis ...
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| Strange Encounter With Ball Python | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Over a year ago I bought a set of adult ball pythons I am unsure of their ages unfortunately.I was ...
A: It sounds like she is probably gravid, yes. Perhaps she is extremely hormonal & doesn't want to be ...
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| Leopard Gecko in water dish | 8/1/2009 |
Q: .....My question is this: I have a female leo that is laying in the water dish for about 2 days now. ...
A: :-)) How do her stools look? That is odd, they normally do not lay in water unless they are not ...
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| grass lizard and house gecko | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a wild gecko...I BELIEVE it is a house gecko. I've housed her with my long tail ...
A: GREAT if you could put the little house gecko in her own tank. Their feet are sticky aren't they? ...
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| Bee Pollen | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have 2 bearded dragons 4 years old I was wondering if I could not only dust one day calcium, and ...
A: The bee pollen is GREAT for their immune system function, no problem. Since there is no available ...
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| Leopard gecko cage | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I am getting a 20 gallon cage for my leopard gecko and i was wondering if i need a heat lamp and an ...
A: A 20 gallon tank is perfect for a leopard gecko. You can get some non adhesive shelf liner, or ...
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| horny toad with leopard gecko | 7/31/2009 |
Q: i found a horny tosd today which is about half the size of our leopard gecko. do they eat the same ...
A: You are talking about the Horned toad, correct? It would not be a good idea to house them together. ...
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| my beardie is sick | 7/30/2009 |
Q: my bearded dragon has a little red pocket thing right by where she gos to the bathroom??? what is it ...
A: Your female beardie has a prolapse. How old is she? Has she ever laid any eggs? What you need to ...
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| Orange Lumps On Bearded Dragon | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have two and a half year old female bearded dragon. I have noticed over the past few years that ...
A: Do you think you could post a few more pictures of her, so I can see her entire body? Her entire ...
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| grass lizard and house gecko | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a wild gecko...I BELIEVE it is a house gecko. I've housed her with my long tail ...
A: Oh well, that might be large enough for now, but the grass lizard will get longer though. The ...
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| My Leopard Gecko | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I was feeding my leopard gecko today & when I was about to put him back in his tank he suddenly ...
A: Wow he sure lept a long way! I am surprised that he did not drop his tail! So he landed on all ...
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| bearded dragon | 7/29/2009 |
Q: what does it mean when it sits still with open mouth
A: Well, if he is sitting there with his mouth open all of the time, then he is probably too hot. ...
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| Leopard Gecko is over wieght | 7/29/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko is 95 grams and I am convinced that the two bubbles under his armpits are fat pods. ...
A: Hm, are you sure that your leopard gecko is a male or a gravid female? Can you post a picture of ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 7/29/2009 |
Q: My Bearded dragon has recently started making a weird noise.almost like some kind of call.I really ...
A: Unfortunately, the Reptiglo 10 flourescent tube bulb is not a good one. It does not emit very good ...
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| Leopard geckos, getting along | 7/29/2009 |
Q: i have two female leo geckos and one male, one female already dropped her tail because of the male ...
A: You can't always get them to "get along" for the sake of mating. Sometimes overcrowding will lead ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 7/29/2009 |
Q: My Bearded dragon has recently started making a weird noise.almost like some kind of call.I really ...
A: Could you tell me more about your setup for your dragon? She is pretty small for her age. Has she ...
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| My Mali Uromastyx | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have had my lizzard for about 10 yrs is it never use to shed so much and for a a couple of months ...
A: So it is shedding right now? Can you post a picture for me? The only time that it is acceptable ...
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| Poss sick leopard Gecko | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko Coco usually lays eggs fine and i usually can not see the eggs on her but this time ...
A: How long has she had the egg? Is it fertile or infertile? Is she able to go to the bathroom right ...
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| my yellow bellied slider turtle | 7/28/2009 |
Q: , it lives in a tank in my living room (huge tank) i was just wondering during the nice weather we ...
A: You can take him outside as long as you have a protected outdoor enclosure to where no predators can ...
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| sick beardy? | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My beardy was a rescue beardy. He is totally blind in one eye and does not eat. I have had him for 4 ...
A: OH that is too bad he has lost sight in one eye. Which flourescent tube UVB bulb brand do you have ...
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| dosing a leopard gecko | 7/28/2009 |
Q: my leo has had very runny stool lately, and is not eating. i went to the vet but he didn't find ...
A: Great, how is she doing today? I am sorry! I should have given you the website to buy the Panacur ...
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| Feeding adult breaded drangon | 7/27/2009 |
Q: How many crickets can you feed them in one day? What kind of fruit can they have? Thanks
A: An adult bearded dragon should have 40-50 feeders per week, of mixed variety, or you can give only ...
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| dosing a leopard gecko | 7/27/2009 |
Q: my leo has had very runny stool lately, and is not eating. i went to the vet but he didn't find ...
A: Panacur is safe to dose yourself. At 20 grams, she will need .01ml once a week, for 2, maybe 3 ...
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| grass lizard and house gecko | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a wild gecko...I BELIEVE it is a house gecko. I've housed her with my long tail ...
A: Well, normally it is not a good idea to house different species together or mix species due to non ...
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| sick bearded dragon | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My sons bearded dragon, Spike, who is approximately 4 yrs old has stopped eating. Unfortunately I ...
A: I got the picture of the tank, but there was not one of Spike included. So I guess only 1 picture ...
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| Lethargy and Agressivness | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I actually have two questions. First off, I have Four Beardies, two males and two females, all ...
A: I am very happy to hear that you have them all housed in separate tanks! That is great! :-)) ...
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| bearded dragon before adoption queston | 7/26/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Jackie, How old is the dragon that you are wanting to adopt & how big is she? Babies ...
A: I think that would be better to give him a little bit of time. A month should be fine. Just make ...
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| sick bearded dragon | 7/26/2009 |
Q: My sons bearded dragon, Spike, who is approximately 4 yrs old has stopped eating. Unfortunately I ...
A: What type of setup do you have for him? Can you post a picture of him for me? Can he support ...
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| Leopard geckos | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased 2 leo's from a store that had many many many living together. I have a 30 ...
A: Well, as long as they are both eating. Make sure that the smaller one is getting her share of food. ...
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| constipation | 7/26/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon will be a year in the mid of august and he is still on news paper and paper ...
A: He is very small for a 1 year old dragon. They usually get 16-20 inches on average unless you get a ...
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| bearded dragon before adoption queston | 7/25/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Jackie, How old is the dragon that you are wanting to adopt & how big is she? Babies ...
A: Well, normally they are not very big when you get them from the petstore unless you find an adult. ...
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| Too thin Leopard Gecko | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko is really really thin and I don't know what to do! She's just skin and bones now! ...
A: How much larger is the tank you put her in from the other one? Leopard geckos do not like change at ...
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| fat tailed gecko getting tail cut | 7/25/2009 |
Q: i have a fat tailed gecko (max) ive had for about 3 years i also have a son about the same age. this ...
A: OMG, that is terrible! I would definitely keep Max out of your son's reach when you are not around ...
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| bearded dragon before adoption queston | 7/25/2009 |
Q: hi b4 i get my beardie i want 2 no since my parents r devorced i visit my dad evy other weekend i ...
A: How old is the dragon that you are wanting to adopt & how big is she? Babies do not adapt real well ...
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| constipation | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon will be a year in the mid of august and he is still on news paper and paper ...
A: What type of UVB light did you have prior to the Reptiglo 5 flourescent tube bulb? The Reptiglo 5 ...
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| Constipation of my bearded dragon | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon will be a year in the mid of august and he is still on news paper and paper ...
A: No please do not go to sand because he will eat that also. You might want to just take out the ...
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| My Tegu Bubby | 7/24/2009 |
Q: The website made me ask another question because of too many follow ups, but i have upgraded to ...
A: Yes there are only so many follow up questions you can ask before you have to start a new thread. ...
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| Traveling with my beardie!!?!?! | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have a male beardie named spike who is about a year and a half old and I am flying home from ...
A: Oh you were going to see if someone would keep him while you are away? I would call the 1-800 number ...
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| Fowler's Toad | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I was at this lake that my Dad's work owns, and this man came up to me and gave me a toadlet that's ...
A: I can imagine this being a hard decision. He is so cute I would hate to let him go, also. You ...
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| Baby Hog Island | 7/24/2009 |
Q: my Hog Island Boa is a month old and has what appears to be loose/extra skin. I was wondering if ...
A: Oh that looks normal to me. They shed roughly once every 6-8 weeks usually. If her eyes are clear ...
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| eye infection | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Originally my gecko had a white thing in its eye and it was a little swollen. Took it to the vet he ...
A: Well, really I don't recommend using sand right now. It is too much dust right now & can cause ...
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| eye infection | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Originally my gecko had a white thing in its eye and it was a little swollen. Took it to the vet he ...
A: Oh that is too bad. What type of substrate do you use? Sand, paper towels, non adhesive shelf ...
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| Young beardie sudden mood change | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Sorry, you asked me a couple questions about Fluffy and the website said that I couldn't respond and ...
A: GREAT Fluffy is in a better mood today after his bath. Well, he could have hypocalcemia yes because ...
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| riga2000@inbox.com | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My lepord geckoe is 5 to 6. Months old and she . Just shed hid skin and from what I remember reding ...
A: Well, they don't always eat their shed, only sometimes. How humid is the humid hide/cave that you ...
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| Young beardie sudden mood change | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Sorry, you asked me a couple questions about Fluffy and the website said that I couldn't respond and ...
A: Ok, I had thought it was the ESU. Well, at least it is not a hazardous light, it just doesn't emit ...
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| Pictures as requested | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Here are the pictures you requested of Edgar. The first is a collage showing his swollen arm (front ...
A: EXCELLENT! :-)) That should work just fine. Hopefully it will slow him down just a tad long enough ...
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| please help! emergancy | 7/21/2009 |
Q: A male who's 5 & a female who's 3! They have lived together for nearly 2 yrs & the female has laid ...
A: Well, it is most likely going to be that she is either egg bound or severely drained from laying too ...
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| Bearded Dragon Swollen Limb | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I noticed my bearded dragon had a limp so I took him to the vet. They said he might have a strained ...
A: Ok, so he weighs about 275grams then. He is not real heavy then. How long is he? Can you post a ...
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| Young beardie sudden mood change | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Sorry, you asked me a couple questions about Fluffy and the website said that I couldn't respond and ...
A: Good that you do give Fluffy calcium powder on the crickets. She will need it 5 times per week ...
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| MY TEGU | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My tegu Bubby has a slightly swollen and pink vent, he has eaten in the past few days, but i dont ...
A: Oh he is beautiful! :-)) So did you decide which UVB you were going to upgrade to then? Great ...
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| young beardie hisses and bites | 7/20/2009 |
Q: we purchased spike recently off craigslist and he is not a friendly dragon. he will hiss and even ...
A: Oh that is too bad. He has most likely been mishandled or abused. :-(( Do you have the proper ...
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| Leopard Gecko not eating | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Today, my female leopard gecko laid her 2nd egg. I am so happy because the other one was dented and ...
A: Oh wow, she laid her 2nd egg? Well, she could lay one more, but 1-3 is normal. I did some reading ...
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| Young beardie sudden mood change | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have a young bearded dragon. I don't know the exact age since it was bought from a pet store but ...
A: Ah, just to let you know that the ESU slimline 7% is virtually useless. :-(( It puts out so little ...
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| MY TEGU | 7/20/2009 |
Q: My tegu Bubby has a slightly swollen and pink vent, he has eaten in the past few days, but i dont ...
A: Ok, your setup is pretty good overall. Great you are using a digital probe & a temp gun for ...
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| leopard Gecko Egg | 7/20/2009 |
Q: About 2 days ago my leopard gecko laid her first egg ever. I know there is only a lsight chance it ...
A: Was she with a male? If not, then it wont be fertile. If so, then it has a good chance at ...
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| Traveling with my beardie!!?!?! | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a male beardie named spike who is about a year and a half old and I am flying home from ...
A: Well, I don't recommend packaging him up to be in the cargo section as they throw stuff around down ...
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| Young beardie sudden mood change | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a young bearded dragon. I don't know the exact age since it was bought from a pet store but ...
A: Ok, so you have a flourescent tube UVB. Is it Reptisun 10 or Reptiglo 10, or another brand? The ...
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| leopard gecko | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko was shedding and her left leg stopped shedding at the left front elbow. The skin ...
A: Well, most likely, the reason that the arm is swollen is because the skin is constricting the limb. ...
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| Young beardie sudden mood change | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I have a young bearded dragon. I don't know the exact age since it was bought from a pet store but ...
A: Oh you have a baby then, if he is only 8 inches in length. It is hard to figure out exactly what ...
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| UVB Light | 7/18/2009 |
Q: How many hours a day should the UVB light be on? ANSWER: Hello, What type of reptile are you ...
A: No there is no need for any light at night. The temperature in the tank at night can be between ...
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| MY TEGU | 7/18/2009 |
Q: My tegu Bubby has a slightly swollen and pink vent, he has eaten in the past few days, but i dont ...
A: The diet sounds pretty good. How often do you supplement calcium, daily? At his age, which he ...
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| Lightning | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I'm a new bearded dragon owner and I would like to know if it is a must to have a rock direct under ...
A: Well, he does need something to bask on such as a platform made of wood, tiles, brick, or rocks, ...
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| UVB Light | 7/17/2009 |
Q: How many hours a day should the UVB light be on? ANSWER: Hello, What type of reptile are you ...
A: Make sure that you get a Reptisun 10 flourescent tube light. You can get that here for a great ...
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| E.m. Smithi | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I was wondering where I can find someone that deals with importing or selling E.m. Smithi. I can't ...
A: Here is a site that you might be able to find some on sale: ...
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| E.m. Smithi | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I was wondering where I can find someone that deals with importing or selling E.m. Smithi. I can't ...
A: Try searching with the entire Scientific name which is: Brachypelma Smithi Here are some pictures ...
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| Bearded dragon | 7/16/2009 |
Q: tracie,how well will 2 males got along?one is 6 months and one is 2 yrs.I;am looking at adopting a ...
A: It is not recommended to ever house 2 males together. Males do not ever get along, as one will ...
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| sickly 2 and 3/4 yrs old green iguana | 7/16/2009 |
Q: What is the best home treatment while waiting for the vet appt. for an iguana that is lethargic, has ...
A: Do you know what brought this behavior on? Is she possibly egg bound? Do you use a UVB light? If ...
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| Gecko dropped tail | 7/16/2009 |
Q: my leopard gecko dropped its tail a couple days ago, it doesnt seem to b growing back and is real ...
A: Well, he will take awhile to grow his tail back. What type of substrate are you using? If you have ...
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| bearded dragon | 7/15/2009 |
Q: my female bearded ate a bumble bee in the garden.it moved,she ate, wondered about how toxic the ...
A: Oh, be careful. I think he should be ok, but, they could prove to be a little toxic. I would ...
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| Stress on beardies | 7/15/2009 |
Q: mom and dads over the week. Unfortunately I can't trust either parent to be able to feed my dragon ...
A: Well, I don't see why your dragon would not be able to adjust to traveling a little back & forth as ...
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| Clouded Leopard Gecko Eye | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Tracie, Our female leopard gecko, Max, is about 3 yrs old. Her left eye is clouded and the eyeball ...
A: It is sounding like something internal, to me. I am happy to hear however, that you have gotten ...
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| leopard geckos | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I tried for over a year to get my leopard gecko eggs to hatch. Finally I had a pair hatch on ...
A: How long were the eggs incubating for? What were the temperatures in the incubator? Is that the ...
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| male uro biting females toes off | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Tracie, I have emailed you questions before about Sue Sue (Suey), one of our female uromastyx having ...
A: I am happy to hear that the fungal treatments worked so well for Sue. It is usually pretty effective ...
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| lethargic leopard gecko | 7/14/2009 |
Q: my leopard gecko is getting very lethargic. im pretty sure the temp is correct. but she never leaves ...
A: What is your setup like? Do you have an undertank heater being used, in conjunction with a low ...
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| baby iguana behavior problems | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have two young iguanas my question is my iguana I got off the net has been swatting his tail at ...
A: What are the temperatures in the tank? What type of thermometer do you use to measure the temps, a ...
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| Dragon Not Eating | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old bearded dragon, who seems healthy except she isn't eating. She has always been ...
A: There should be a place here to attach an image. Most people use photobucket.com to download ...
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| Dragon Not Eating | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old bearded dragon, who seems healthy except she isn't eating. She has always been ...
A: Can you post a picture of your girl for me? Mealworms are way too fatty of a feeder to feed as a ...
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| Housing leopard geckos | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have two female leopard geckos, one is about 4 years old, and the other is about 9 months. Right ...
A: You are doing the right thing in waiting until your second gecko is full grown. Otherwise, she ...
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| whites tree frog | 7/12/2009 |
Q: i have a whites tree frog and has had it for about 4 or 5 months and i wanted to get another one ...
A: Sexing them is very hard. Usually it is just the males the croak or "call" but there have been ...
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| Worm Testing | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Hey, I dunno if you know anything in the subject of aquatic turtles, specifically my red eared ...
A: On average, a fecal test usually runs around $20 maybe $25 but you also have to pay for a vets visit ...
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| discolored. | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Hey again Tracie. I am writing to ask a few questions about George. He is doing extremly well. After ...
A: It sounds like he is doing pretty well though. He is eating very good also! Great that he likes ...
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| Geckos eyes stuck shut | 7/12/2009 |
Q: My leopard geckos eyes are not moist enough and when she went to sleep and shut her eyes since they ...
A: How is she doing today, is she eating right now? I hope she is feeling better. Here is the link for ...
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| whites tree frog | 7/11/2009 |
Q: i have a whites tree frog and has had it for about 4 or 5 months and i wanted to get another one ...
A: Well, do you know the sex of your current white tree frog? If not, you need to learn that first, ...
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| discolored. | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Hey again Tracie. I am writing to ask a few questions about George. He is doing extremly well. After ...
A: Great George is doing better & the UVB tube has helped so much. Maybe you can post a picture of him ...
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| bearded dragon | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My sons bearded has not grown since we got him as a juvenile 4 months ago. Here over the last couple ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? ...
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| question on thinness of bearded dragon | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have a bearded dragon and I just added a uvb light and within a few hours his color is changing to ...
A: Can you send a picture of him, that would help. They are not supposed to be so thin that their ...
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| Bearded Dragon Molting | 7/10/2009 |
Q: In the begining he let me hold him the past few weeks he jumps and rund when i touch the cage. He ...
A: Can you send me a picture of him? It sounds like he is getting ready to shed. What is your tank ...
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| my beardeddragon is sick | 7/10/2009 |
Q: my beadred dragon cant go pass without his insides coming out well now 2 weeks later last night when ...
A: Well, that is not good. How old is he? Exactly what did the vet do? Was the area that he took ...
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| Leopard Gecko w/ a Red Eye | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I came across your website, and I really like it. And I like your passion to help animals. I would ...
A: Cool, which website did you come across, my site about Adeno virus? Yes a picture would be helpful, ...
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| Axolotl | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My name is Wesley I am from Holland. I have an question about my axolotl. My axolotl is store bought ...
A: Would it be possible to post a picture of him? I don't know tons about Axolotls, but they are pretty ...
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| My Beardie is hyper :) is it normal? | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I've got a Beardie called Yoshi and i've had her for about 5-6 months now and I think she must be ...
A: Well, try not to overdo the mealies as they can cause impaction & are pretty fatty & not as ...
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| Clouded Leopard Gecko Eye | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Tracie, Our female leopard gecko, Max, is about 3 yrs old. Her left eye is clouded and the eyeball ...
A: I am sorry about little Max. Have you put her in her own tank right now so she can relax more just ...
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| leopard gecko question | 7/8/2009 |
Q: i have a leopard gecko, he is about 6-8 months old, i once poored some water into his bowl (it is ...
A: Hm, it sounds like he injured himself from falling. How far did he fall from? The hissing sounds ...
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| My Beardie is hyper :) is it normal? | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I've got a Beardie called Yoshi and i've had her for about 5-6 months now and I think she must be ...
A: Yoshi was & still is growing, so she needs lots of feeders right now to reach her potential in size. ...
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| beardie rex | 7/7/2009 |
Q: but now i want to know wud u advise i cut his nails myself,as in my area theres no vets who deal ...
A: That is great news to hear that your Rex is doing SO well! Well, really, all you have to do is use ...
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| Panther Gecko:UVB and heating | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I was thinking of buying a Panther Gecko but was unsure about specific aspects of its habitat. I'm ...
A: They really do not need UVB no, as being nocturnal. They process & store D3 much differently so ...
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| leopard geckos | 7/7/2009 |
Q: my gecko has a little air under her skin behind her elbows she had them before she shed her skin I ...
A: It is very hard to see in that picture. :-)) Is it just one that one side, or just is it on both ...
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| Geckos eyes stuck shut | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My leopard geckos eyes are not moist enough and when she went to sleep and shut her eyes since they ...
A: That is just so odd. She should not need "moist" eyes though to keep them from not sticking shut. ...
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| Geckos eyes stuck shut | 7/6/2009 |
Q: My leopard geckos eyes are not moist enough and when she went to sleep and shut her eyes since they ...
A: It appears to be retained shed, is that correct? Have you tried bathing her daily to help that ...
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| African Tree Frog | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Dear Tracie i have an African tree frog and i changed the water in the tank and wanted to know how ...
A: What did you clean the tank with, a cleaner or a chemical? If you used non toxic cleaners & rinsed ...
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| My Bearded Dragon | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Do you think you could diagnose my bearded dragon by these symptoms? upper gum in low like its not ...
A: Can you go over your tank setup with me? What type & brand of UVB light do you use, a flourescent ...
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| My Leopard Gecko | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I have noticed over the last two weeks my Leopard Gecko has not been feeding and a lump had started ...
A: How is his eye looking? Well, that lump on top of the head since it is hard is most likely a cyst ...
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| opening mouth behaviour in water dragon | 7/5/2009 |
Q: My water dragon has been opening his mouth for extended periods of time for the last 2 or 3 days. He ...
A: So Ireland has been hot lately huh? I think the weather is just crazy everywhere right now. Well, ...
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| leopard gecko not eating | 7/5/2009 |
Q: We have a leopard gecko that is about 18 months old. She used to eat crickets by the handful, then ...
A: Well, respiratory infections are not real common in leopard geckos, but they can happen if she is ...
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| opening mouth behaviour in water dragon | 7/5/2009 |
Q: My water dragon has been opening his mouth for extended periods of time for the last 2 or 3 days. He ...
A: What is the humidity running in the tank? What are the temps in the tank, & what type of thermometer ...
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| My Leopard Gecko | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have noticed over the last two weeks my Leopard Gecko has not been feeding and a lump had started ...
A: Your setup sounds pretty good. As long as he is not ingesting the wood chippings you can leave them ...
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| My Leopard Gecko | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have noticed over the last two weeks my Leopard Gecko has not been feeding and a lump had started ...
A: Can you post a picture of your gecko, with the lump so I can see it? Did something bite him like a ...
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| leopard gecko not eating | 7/4/2009 |
Q: We have a leopard gecko that is about 18 months old. She used to eat crickets by the handful, then ...
A: If possible take the tank heater from off of the back of the tank & place it underneath the tank for ...
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| abcess on leopard gecko | 7/3/2009 |
Q: My daughter's leopard gecko has, what I think, is an absess behind her right eye. It is getting ...
A: Hm, well, if it is kind of hard, then it is most likely going to be either a cyst or a tumor. That ...
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| is my leo going to be ok | 7/3/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko ate one of the cricket water pillows the other night, he has suffered from an ...
A: Oh poor thing, do you keep the cricket water pillows in his tank? If so, I would definitely take ...
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| leopard gecko not eating | 7/3/2009 |
Q: We have a leopard gecko that is about 18 months old. She used to eat crickets by the handful, then ...
A: Can you post a picture of your gecko? :-)) Sometimes they tend to have a change of preference from ...
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| leopard gecko | 7/3/2009 |
Q: My daughters gecko stopped eating, got very thin and had blisters on his lips...so i got the ...
A: Great he is on paper towels now. Continue giving him fluids right now, along with the pumpkin & oil ...
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| leopard gecko changing tank sand | 7/3/2009 |
Q: We got a leopard gecko about a month ago. s/he's about 4 inches long and we have sand in the tank. ...
A: Well, actually sand is not my recommendation for babies. They can get impacted from it plus, it is ...
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| abcess on leopard gecko | 7/2/2009 |
Q: My daughter's leopard gecko has, what I think, is an absess behind her right eye. It is getting ...
A: Oh poor thing! Yeah, that is quite a lump. Is it hard or soft? I do think that we need to find ...
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| leopard gecko | 7/2/2009 |
Q: My daughters gecko stopped eating, got very thin and had blisters on his lips...so i got the ...
A: Oh gosh I am sorry you are having such a terrible time! It sounds like you have gotten some bad ...
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| Leopard Gecko not eating | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko who, at this point, has eaten maybe 2 mealworms in the past week and a half. ...
A: Are you using an undertank heater in combination with a basking light on one end of the tank? What ...
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| abcess on leopard gecko | 7/2/2009 |
Q: My daughter's leopard gecko has, what I think, is an absess behind her right eye. It is getting ...
A: Wow, age 14 is getting up there for a leopard gecko, though they can live 20 years or so. Can you ...
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| anorexic gecko | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I bought an Albino gecko in Oct of '08 she is a little over a year old and does not eat. She never ...
A: Sorry you have had trouble with your girl. It sounds like you have been trying alot of things. Do ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko had a white liquid coming out of her eye. I was quite worried for a while because ...
A: Well, alot of times right before shedding, the skin can get very wet. There is a layer of water ...
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| Very odd question! | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have kind of a weird question... Well it's Canada day tomorrow and I have a large monitor who I ...
A: That is a funny question! LOL :-)) I don't know about a temporary tatoo as it has ink in it which ...
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| Anole Won't Eat | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My green anole will not eat. I have him in a decent sized cage and i spray that a lot. He drinks ...
A: Can you post a picture of your green anole? Are you using a full spectrum UVB light for him? If ...
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| femoral pores on bearded dragon | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a three year old male bearded dragon. Recently when I was lifting him out I noticed that ...
A: That is actually quite common, especially when the hormone levels have been elevated during the ...
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| re: concerns regarding behaviour | 6/30/2009 |
Q: my name is Dan and I have a question regarding my crested gecko. I've had her for almost a full year ...
A: Hm, could she be laying or trying to lay infertile eggs? What is your setup like, such as are you ...
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| water dragon | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a water dragon he's a baby ..mayb 3-6 months ... I was wonder whats a good bedding tht the ...
A: Well, I don't recommend letting the crickets hide from him. The reason is that they will hide in ...
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| Best Food & Housing for Yellow Throated Plated Lizard | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My husband and son purchased "Chad" a yellow throated plated lizard from a reptile specialty store ...
A: Chad is a cute name for him! :-)) The feeders should not be any larger than the space between his ...
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| Gecko lump | 6/30/2009 |
Q: It wouldn't let me ask another follow up so i started a new question.Anyways when she fell she ...
A: Ok, the dried mealies are ok, if she is eating them. No, the dried mealies should be disease free, ...
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| Best Food & Housing for Yellow Throated Plated Lizard | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My husband and son purchased "Chad" a yellow throated plated lizard from a reptile specialty store ...
A: The 10 gallon tank wont be large enough as he could get anywhere from 16-28 inches in length. A ...
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| Weird gecko noise | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My mom picked up my small leopard gecko by its stomach with two fingers and he made this noise and ...
A: How is she doing today? Wow that is a strange little lump & it is a little hard too? How long has ...
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| bearded dragon behavior | 6/29/2009 |
Q: ok so i have two bearded dragons one is a sandfire and the other im not quite sure i recieved him as ...
A: It would be a good idea to separate them immediately or one of them is going to end up dead. You ...
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| Weird gecko noise | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My mom picked up my small leopard gecko by its stomach with two fingers and he made this noise and ...
A: Did you send a picture? I did not see one attached. She will not eat dead mealworms, only live. It ...
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| bearded dragon care | 6/28/2009 |
Q: my bearded dragon has a pea sized lump on the side of it's head. not sure how to get rid of it. can ...
A: How long has this lump been on the side of his head? You need to get him to see a vet. They will ...
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| Beardie with head tilt | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I've read about head tilt as possible ear infection, but what about a head tilt as a birth defect. ...
A: Sorry about your little one. These types of infections are somewhat common or have been increasing ...
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| Leopard Gecko eyes | 6/28/2009 |
Q: We have a beautiful, pink tailed leopard gecko named "Pudge". We got her about 1 year ago. About 1 ...
A: Leopard geckos seem to be prone to getting eye problems especially if they have problems shedding. ...
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| handling a dragon that is aggressive | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month male bearded dragon The problem I am having is that he will not let you pick him ...
A: How long have you had your male beardie for? Well, you are just going to have to lay down the law ...
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| Weird gecko noise | 6/27/2009 |
Q: My mom picked up my small leopard gecko by its stomach with two fingers and he made this noise and ...
A: Did he get injured somehow? Could you post a picture of the lump please, that would help alot. How ...
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| leopard gecko | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I am very concerned for my leopard gecko. He did have sand in the bottom of his cage when I bought ...
A: Oh hon, I am so sorry that he passed away. He just was not able to pass it through. I wish you had ...
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| blue bellied lizard gestation period | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My son has had his lizard for exactly 3 weeks. We found 5 eggs today. The lizard is the only 1 in ...
A: Well, the only way that his female's eggs could be fertilized is if she was with a male before he ...
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| my lepord geco wont eat | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I've had a lepord geco for about 3 months and all he has ate in that time is 2 crickets 1 waxworm ...
A: Well, the carpet is fine at least it should not impact him. Are you using an undertank heater along ...
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| Leopard Gecko Baby | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko egg has just recently caved in, and I know that it is about to hatch. I am ...
A: You should remove the hatchie from the tank with the other geckos in it. The babies should never be ...
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| death of mali uromastyxl | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I am devistated as our pet for 5 years just died suddenly and I feel responsible. I placed him ...
A: Oh man that is rough! I am sorry to hear that. What did you have him in? A glass tank? The ...
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| leopard gecko | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I am very concerned for my leopard gecko. He did have sand in the bottom of his cage when I bought ...
A: Oh that is right I forgot to instruct on that! Sorry. Try getting a q-tip to try & get his mouth ...
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| snakes | 6/25/2009 |
Q: why does the venom of the snake doesn't kill itself ?
A: The snake has a specially designed "holding duct" which is lined with specialized cells that protect ...
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| ??? | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Hey! I need to know if i can have Fluker's all natural moss in my leopard gecko cage without any ...
A: You can use the natural moss in the cave/hide to help retain moisture for him to aid with shedding. ...
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| UVB and lighting | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I don't actually have my bearded dragon yet but I want to make sure I have the right lighting ...
A: Helo Holly, The Reptisun 10 tube bulb, or the Arcadia D3 12% (available in the UK, Australia) but ...
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| UVB and lighting | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I don't actually have my bearded dragon yet but I want to make sure I have the right lighting ...
A: Great you are asking questions before you get your bearded dragon. Unfortunately, the coil or ...
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| leopard gecko | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I am very concerned for my leopard gecko. He did have sand in the bottom of his cage when I bought ...
A: I have a very strong feeling that he is impacted unfortunately being on sand previously. In my ...
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| My green iguana is turning yellow | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a young green iguana and a a couple days ago it looked like he was pooping, but whatever it ...
A: Oh boy, that would be a prolapse I believe. Can you post a picture of him? What do you feed him? ...
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| bearded dragon | 6/23/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon ate 1/8 square, 1 millimeter deep, of asprin he found, i took it a fast as I could ...
A: Well, I don't think that will be toxic, but you will want to get oral fluids into him as much as you ...
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| Leopard Geko eye | 6/22/2009 |
Q: i recently was given a leopard geko, i was told it wasnt fed for 2 months so i went out and bought ...
A: Hm what type of substrate are you using in the tank? Are you using an undertank heater & a low ...
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| No subject | 6/22/2009 |
Q: How many times will my leopard gecko shed in a month regularly? ANSWER: Hello Liv, They usually ...
A: They are very sensitive & do get scared pretty easily. Though sometimes their tail mannerisms also ...
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| continuing chameleon conversation | 6/22/2009 |
Q: ya i've been forcing him to eat worms that are "naturally very high in calcium"..... and since ...
A: Ok, good he has been getting some calcium loaded worms. It's just that if he is not getting enough ...
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| Dragon turning yellow | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old male, was grayish brown and over the last month has turned yellow. He is very ...
A: Ok, well, the Reptiglo 8, is mostly gone bad. It is a decent bulb new, but after about 4 months, ...
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| regarding handling a water dragon? | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I had asked another expert...but she wasn't very clear.. My email is regardin a waterdragon ..I had ...
A: It will usually take a couple of months for your water dragon to tame down. Spend a few minutes ...
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| leopard gecko behavior | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I had got my gecko amber from my teacher he breeds them but I don't know if she is pregnant or not ...
A: Hm, ok. Maybe she is or could be gravid & was looking for a place to lay or she just needed some ...
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| I forgot budy's picture | 6/21/2009 |
Q: No reply needed for this. Thank you. @@@@@IMAGE:26764:Reptiles-704/2009/06/budy_1.jpg##### ANSWER: ...
A: Ok, if one side has the lump & the other side doesn't, there could be a problem. It would be a good ...
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| chameleon advice ASAP!!! | 6/21/2009 |
Q: my chameleon isn't even a year old yet. his eyes are always closed and i tried spraying getting ...
A: Hon, the Reptisun 10 flourescent tube is only $18 on pet mountain. I cannot stress how critical UVB ...
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| Dragon turning yellow | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old male, was grayish brown and over the last month has turned yellow. He is very ...
A: How long have you had your bearded dragon? Have you had him the entire 7 years? Can you post a ...
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| Green anole | 6/20/2009 |
Q: My green anole has a lump behind its left ear. It is a male and in a tank by itself. I saw the lump ...
A: Wow, if your green anole is looking like that, you are going to have to take him in to see the vet. ...
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| chameleon advice ASAP!!! | 6/20/2009 |
Q: my chameleon isn't even a year old yet. his eyes are always closed and i tried spraying getting ...
A: Sorry but I cannot view those pictures they just wont come up. The red light you are using for a ...
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| chameleon advice ASAP!!! | 6/20/2009 |
Q: my chameleon isn't even a year old yet. his eyes are always closed and i tried spraying getting ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? Is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact/coil ...
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| Small lump on right side of leopard gecko's jaw. | 6/19/2009 |
Q: David again, this time with a question about one of my leopard geckos. I was recently cleaning my ...
A: Great that the swelling is almost gone. It must have been some bite for the swelling to get like ...
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| Pygmy Bearded Dragon feeding | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Just wondering why my pygmy bearded dragon wont eat? I have had him for about 2 months and I started ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? ...
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| leopard gecko behavior | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I had got my gecko amber from my teacher he breeds them but I don't know if she is pregnant or not ...
A: How long hae you had your gecko for? Is she housed alone then? If she is not eating, but has ...
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| I forgot budy's picture | 6/19/2009 |
Q: No reply needed for this. Thank you.
A: I still think that those are the fat pads. What do you feed him, & how much do you feed him? How ...
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| budy my leopard gecko | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I am not sure if the bubble on budy's side is nothing to worry about because I found just now that ...
A: I don't see another picture, did you forget to attach it? :-)) If it is getting larger, then, it ...
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| Frogs | 6/18/2009 |
Q: We found four little frogs by some grass and we brought them home. We put them in a jar with rocks, ...
A: Well, frogs usually eat crickets, mealworms, flies, & you could feed them some fish flakes yes. ...
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| Bearded Dragon Mating Habits | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have 2 bearded dragons and a few months after we adopted them, the male started eating her tail ...
A: You are going to have to separate your dragons immediately, there is no other option. How old are ...
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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: Sorry but it isn't really a good idea to house a male & female together all of the time. It can ...
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| Leopard gecko stuck skin | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko has stuck shed on the top of his head.The skin is very tight around his eyes.I've ...
A: Hm, stuck shed. Ok, you could try soaking him in a bath & misting him a little bit. Aloe vera works ...
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| My Leopard Gecko | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old leopard gecko and recently her tail looks shriveled, and it looks like she is a ...
A: Great that she is eating now. Yes, calcium is definitely necessary for her. You can powder the ...
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| Western Fence Lizard | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I noticed there are a few tiny bugs on my lizard. They look like a tiny black dot or brown dot. ...
A: That sounds like your lizard has mites. Did you get him from outside or from a petstore? What type ...
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| My Leopard Gecko | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old leopard gecko and recently her tail looks shriveled, and it looks like she is a ...
A: Did she injure her tail in some way, or did she have any retained shed that could have affected her ...
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| water dragon and heat lamp | 6/17/2009 |
Q: .... we have 2 water dragons and wondering....what can we do or what are the options for our water ...
A: Hm, your water dragons should be fine with no food, but they can't survive real well no, without ...
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| Catatonic bearded dragon | 6/16/2009 |
Q: hey tracie, i have a 9 year old bearded dragon and i was wondering if he is suffering from a disease ...
A: Well, at age 9, he is certainly getting old but could live to be older though. Let's see if there is ...
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| my leopard geckos health | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my leopard gecko. He is sexually mature male and I have had him now for ...
A: Well, good that he is eating well & not affected by anything. Fatpads are just areas where the fat ...
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| Turtle health critical | 6/16/2009 |
Q: the name of the kind of turtle is a Red Ear Slider, he has not been eating at all for the last 4 ...
A: Can you tell me what type of setup you have? Are you using a UVB light? If so, what type & brand ...
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| Greek tortoise terrarium | 6/15/2009 |
Q: i just bought a pair of Greek tortoises that are only about a year old. they're both 2.5 inches ...
A: Well, for now, that size will be fine. However, you will most definitely have to upgrade as they ...
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| bearded dragon | 6/15/2009 |
Q: we have two dragons this morning i came to find both of them dead but only one of them was puffed ...
A: Sorry your two dragons have passed away. I do have to ask why in the world would your mom turn them ...
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| lepord geko | 6/15/2009 |
Q: i noticed his tongue was gray and he just didn't look right . i put him back in his tank and he ate ...
A: Trust me, take him off of the repti bark. He has probably ingested some of the bark, & over time, ...
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| Small lump on right side of leopard gecko's jaw. | 6/15/2009 |
Q: David again, this time with a question about one of my leopard geckos. I was recently cleaning my ...
A: GREAT that the swelling appears to be going down a little bit. How large are the superworms you are ...
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| my beardie wont eat | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a female bearded dragon she was eating fine until recently shes doesnt eat hardly anything ...
A: How old is your female? Could you tell me a little bit about your tank setup? Such as what type & ...
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| savannah monitor | 6/14/2009 |
Q: my savannah monitors tail tip is all dried up...i was wondering if it was something big of if it ...
A: That is most likely caused by retained shed at the very tip. It is fairly common in reptiles when ...
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| lepord geko | 6/14/2009 |
Q: i noticed his tongue was gray and he just didn't look right . i put him back in his tank and he ate ...
A: Oh wow, your leopard gecko has a prolapse. You JUST got him? Wow, that is too bad. Do you know ...
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| what is wrong with my AWD? | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I am quite stressed over the health of my 2.5 years old AWD. She has always been very energetic, ...
A: Did the vet do a blood test on her? That would be a good place to start to see if her calcium is ...
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| water dragons and baby crickets?? | 6/14/2009 |
Q: we hav two water dragons in a tank...the crickets we feed them wih seemed to have laid eggs and the ...
A: Oh no, you are going to have to clean out the entire tank. Crickets living in with your water ...
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| Male Leopard Gecko | 6/13/2009 |
Q: A few weeks back I started noticing that my male leopard gecko's throat area started to puff up, at ...
A: OH NO! I am sorry to hear that, geez. :-(( He must have had a systemic infection going on for ...
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| High Blood Glucose | 6/13/2009 |
Q: So I took my bearded dragon in to the vet because he had not eaten on his own in about a month ..and ...
A: Wow that is a very ver high blood glucose. Do you have a copy of the blood tests that were done ...
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| my leopard geckos health | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my leopard gecko. He is sexually mature male and I have had him now for ...
A: Wow that sounds pretty bazaar. Can you send me a picture of that? I have heard of fluid filled ...
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| frilled lizards | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if frilled lizards may be housed together? I have a male that it is roughly ...
A: Well, it really is not recommended to house a male & a female in the same enclosure due to stress of ...
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| Male Leopard Gecko | 6/12/2009 |
Q: A few weeks back I started noticing that my male leopard gecko's throat area started to puff up, at ...
A: Ok, the stick on thermometers are really only good for measuring the ambient temps & the humidity. ...
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| bearded dragon | 6/12/2009 |
Q: i have a bearded dragon that we've had for 7 years and out of the blue he always puts his head to ...
A: Well, he could have an inner ear infection if he got too much water in his ear yes. When did this ...
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| Putting a lizard on its back. | 6/12/2009 |
Q: If you could please answer this question for me It would greatly appreciated. I have heard that ...
A: No, it is not a good idea to place your black throat monitor on his back. They do not have ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have just purchased a bearded dragon and he lives in a 40 gallon terrarium and he is 5-6" long, ...
A: Oh sorry you ended up using the Reptiglo 10 coil! That is a horrible horrible light! :-(( If you ...
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| Male Leopard Gecko | 6/12/2009 |
Q: A few weeks back I started noticing that my male leopard gecko's throat area started to puff up, at ...
A: What type of setup do you have? What are the temps in the tank right now? Are you using an ...
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| chameleon | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have this chameleon about 3-4 inches she has both eyes close and doesn't open them we turned off ...
A: What type of Reptiglo 5 was it, a compact/coil or a tube light? Were you using a bright white ...
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| Leopard geck eggs | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have two leopard gecko eggs. A few days after they were laid, I put them in an incubator and ...
A: Well, they do sound healthy & that they are not dying. The incubation temperatures should have run ...
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| Chameleon | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Tracie, We have recently purchased a baby veiled chameleon. For the first few days he seemed happy ...
A: Oh sorry about that! Oh geez, you are kidding me? I am so glad that you turned it off. I have ...
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| iguana | 6/10/2009 |
Q: my iguana seems lethargic. she eats on a regular basis but does not appears as healthy and cative as ...
A: Are you housing your iguanas together? Is your other iguana a male or a female? Are you using a ...
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| Building a cage. | 6/10/2009 |
Q: George seems to be doing a lot better over the last few weeks that I put the UVB light inside his ...
A: Great that George is doing better with having the UVB light inside of his tank. The exposure is ...
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| Unfertlized eggs | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I asked for your help a little over a year ago with my male gecko and I'm happy to say he is doing ...
A: Great to hear that your male gecko is much much better now. :-)) Are you keeping the male & the ...
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| leopard gecko | 6/9/2009 |
Q: i had 2 leopard gecko's male & female about 6 years old. the female gecko was eggbound and passed ...
A: Well, they really don't "grieve" in the sense that we do, but go through a change in behavior ...
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| Leopard Gecko Bump On Knee? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: ..we just brought home a juvenille Leo from Petco today...when my son took him out of the box, and ...
A: Oh, that looks like a burn! He must have gotten burned in the tank at the petstore. It should heal ...
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| Leopard Gecko Bump On Knee? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: ..we just brought home a juvenille Leo from Petco today...when my son took him out of the box, and ...
A: Well, I can't see the picture clear enough to determine if it is a water blister. Perhaps he burned ...
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| Leopard Gecko Bump On Knee? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: ..we just brought home a juvenille Leo from Petco today...when my son took him out of the box, and ...
A: No a bump on the knee is not normal. I hope that he has not been injured. Is there any other ...
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| leopard gecko | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko that I just bought last night, he is still a baby. I also purchased a panther ...
A: Well, there really are not any lizards that you can mix without having problems. It is never ...
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| leopard gecko | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko that I just bought last night, he is still a baby. I also purchased a panther ...
A: That is not wise to put in 2 geckos together without quarantining, or without knowing the sex. ...
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| Ursula Again =P | 6/8/2009 |
Q: . . it said that I had too many follow-up questions on the last post so here's a new one. I got her ...
A: Well, while the ESU slimline is safe, it emits no UVB, it is so weak that it basically is only ...
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| Small lump on right side of leopard gecko's jaw. | 6/8/2009 |
Q: David again, this time with a question about one of my leopard geckos. I was recently cleaning my ...
A: Well,that is a small possibility if he has eaten any sand & it caused a mouth injury that has gotten ...
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| Bearded Drogan | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have two bearded Dragons one have them seams to have gotten a sore in its mouth and the snout ...
A: Ok, well, it doesn't sound like you are using a UVB light then. The Sun Glo is fine for the basking ...
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| Feisty Baby Leopard Gecko | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have a friend whose Leopard Geckos had babies and one was given to me. She is very feisty! I ...
A: Wow she is that aggressive for being so young? Actually they should not be that aggressive. I hope ...
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| Uromastyx Substrate. | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have a question for you regarding substrates for a Egyptian uromastyx. I recently adopted one and ...
A: Ok, well, just keep an eye on how much substrate he may ingest. Since they do not chase down ...
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| Leopard geckos | 6/7/2009 |
Q: i'm 15 and i've had 2 leo's for about a year now. I keep them in a large tank and they seem to be in ...
A: Well, the mites could definitely kill the crickets so they are not good for your gecko. If he got ...
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| Bearded Drogan | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have two bearded Dragons one have them seams to have gotten a sore in its mouth and the snout ...
A: How old are they? You will need to figure out though, if they are two females, a male & a female or ...
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| Leopard geckos | 6/7/2009 |
Q: i'm 15 and i've had 2 leo's for about a year now. I keep them in a large tank and they seem to be in ...
A: Yes, those are most likely mites. I would take the sand out of the tank & replace it with non ...
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| sick bearded dragon | 6/6/2009 |
Q: We have a 2 year old bearded dragon that has stopped eating completely. He is not interested in ...
A: What type of lighting are you using for your boy? Are you using a UVB light, & if so, what type & ...
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| Chameleon | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Tracie, We have recently purchased a baby veiled chameleon. For the first few days he seemed happy ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? Is it a flourescent tube bulb, or a compact or coil ...
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| Ursula Again =P | 6/6/2009 |
Q: . . it said that I had too many follow-up questions on the last post so here's a new one. I got her ...
A: Ok, so the Exo terra is it a Solar glo or a Sun glo? Is it a mercury vapor bulb? Is it a UVB ...
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| Bearded Drogan | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have two bearded Dragons one have them seams to have gotten a sore in its mouth and the snout ...
A: Are you housing them together currently? What type of lighting are you using, do you use a UVB ...
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| My bearded dragin is definatly sick | 6/6/2009 |
Q: OK I have a baby bearded dragon that I got from Pets Mart, from nose to the beginning of his tail he ...
A: Well, you certainly got a tiny baby for sure. They should not sell them that small & young! What ...
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| Iguana cage | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I am almost finished with my iguana's new cage. The dimensions are about 6x6x3, but I am having ...
A: Oh, ok! That is why the temps are not changing, the stick ons are very inaccurate for measuring ...
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| chinese water dragons eyes | 6/5/2009 |
Q: i have allot of climbing space and everything for my Chinese water dragon. But a few days ago i ...
A: Ok, so the Zoomed UVB light, is it a long flourescent tube bulb? Is it the Reptisun 10 flourescent ...
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| Ursula Again =P | 6/5/2009 |
Q: . . it said that I had too many follow-up questions on the last post so here's a new one. I got her ...
A: Yeah, it limits the number of times you respond on one question then you have to start a new one. ...
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| chinese water dragons eyes | 6/5/2009 |
Q: i have allot of climbing space and everything for my Chinese water dragon. But a few days ago i ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? Is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil ...
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| Iguana cage | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I am almost finished with my iguana's new cage. The dimensions are about 6x6x3, but I am having ...
A: Which thermometer are you using? A digital probe or a stick on type? Do you have adequate ...
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| Basking Lamp for Beared Dragon | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have had my beardie for almost a year now which I adopted from a friend. I have always used a ...
A: Are you using a UVB light? I don't recommend any infrared lighting as it just is not bright enough ...
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| Sick BD | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon is 1 year old and for the past few days has been sleeping alot. I feed him live ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil light? ...
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| Iguana Ursula - Follow Up | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Hey, this is Jess again. Ursula saw the vet yesterday who confirmed my suspicions that she was ...
A: Ok, exactly what type of light are you using, if the UVB is not a tube bulb but a regular bulb then ...
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| Baby Gecko | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Last year before the summer we bought a baby gecko, but 2 weeks after it escaped and we didn't ...
A: WOW that is absolutely amazing! There is only one way she survived & she just totally shut herself ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My daughter who is away at college has 2 Leopard Gecko's that I am now babysitting. When I fed them ...
A: Hm, that one sounds like he may have a slight calcium deficiency. He probably has not gotten enough ...
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| Iguana Ursula - Follow Up | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Hey, this is Jess again. Ursula saw the vet yesterday who confirmed my suspicions that she was ...
A: Which UVB are you using again, it is a tube bulb? What brand? So she has eye ointment now, that is ...
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| Iguana Ursula - Follow Up | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Hey, this is Jess again. Ursula saw the vet yesterday who confirmed my suspicions that she was ...
A: Well, that is good the vet did see her yesterday. I am not surprised that she has MBD either. ...
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| Help!!! I have a very sick Leopard Gecko | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My gecko has been very sick, I was away and had someone feeding her, they didn't realize she wasn't ...
A: Well, in order to get a hot spot of around 88-90 using a low wattage basking light in conjunction ...
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| Help!!! I have a very sick Leopard Gecko | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My gecko has been very sick, I was away and had someone feeding her, they didn't realize she wasn't ...
A: Oh that is terrible that she was not eating while you were away! Are you using an undertank heater ...
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| Chinese Water Dragon | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I purchased a water dragon four months ago and I am worried he doesn't eat enough. He doesn't eat ...
A: Which brand of UVB tube bulb are you using? Yes, the humidity is way too low, so try to get that ...
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| Sick Iguana - MBD? | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I purchased an young green iguana a week ago today at a Mexican flee market. I know that it was a ...
A: Oh that is really cool. You sure don't make much doing that though. Wow you found a vet nearby to ...
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| Uromastyx Substrate. | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have a question for you regarding substrates for a Egyptian uromastyx. I recently adopted one and ...
A: That is fine. :-)) As long as he is not licking the substrate he should be ok. Well, what type of ...
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| Water Dragon | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Opens mouth and is breathing heavy where you can see sides go in and out. Eye also has a white spot ...
A: Good you have a flourescent tube UVB light. What brand is it? So the UVB light is probably around ...
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| Water Dragon | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Opens mouth and is breathing heavy where you can see sides go in and out. Eye also has a white spot ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? Is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact/coil ...
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| Female BD - laying eggs | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My female dragon last year gave me 3 cluches of eggs - all lived and survived - and were given to ...
A: Some do have alot of infertile eggs. Alot has to do with genetics. Hopefully she will slow down on ...
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| Chinese Water Dragon | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I purchased a water dragon four months ago and I am worried he doesn't eat enough. He doesn't eat ...
A: Which UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil light? What type ...
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| Uromastyx Substrate. | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have a question for you regarding substrates for a Egyptian uromastyx. I recently adopted one and ...
A: Well, for an Egyptian uro, he most likely will not be licking his substrate or ingesting any with ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/31/2009 |
Q: whilst my bearded dragon is on her basking rock he mouth is open and a clear liquid id dripping out ...
A: Well, how much liquid is dripping out? Is it just while she is basking, or is it at any other time? ...
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| Female BD - laying eggs | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My female dragon last year gave me 3 cluches of eggs - all lived and survived - and were given to ...
A: How old is your female? They are infertiles, right? She has not been bred correct? I think you ...
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| what kind of lizard is this? | 5/30/2009 |
Q: about 6-8" long, dark brown/black with yellow/orange spots, black horizontal stripes and a ...
A: Where in the United States are you located? That would be a Bahama Anole or a Brown Anole. They ...
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| Sick Iguana - MBD? | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I purchased an young green iguana a week ago today at a Mexican flee market. I know that it was a ...
A: That is interesting, a non profit organic farm? Where do you live? I think you are doing ...
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| RE: wondering if anythings wrong with angel | 5/30/2009 |
Q: Hey Tracie, Awww. Thanks. She is doing great! That pic of her heat lamp is out dated as of today. ...
A: GREAT, the tube will be fine. I am happy you are not using a compact or coil they are horrible. I ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/30/2009 |
Q: hey tracie yes i will give this little one to a home when she is better she a very good beardy haha ...
A: That would be a good idea to breed the woodies since the pet stores run out all of the time. So ...
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| Sick Iguana - MBD? | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I purchased an young green iguana a week ago today at a Mexican flee market. I know that it was a ...
A: Well, at least you are trying though & I am sure that she appreciates it. I hope that she has ...
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| RE: wondering if anythings wrong with angel | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Hey Tracie, Awww. Thanks. She is doing great! That pic of her heat lamp is out dated as of today. ...
A: Ok, so you are using the Reptisun 5 tube bulb? That one is ok, but just make sure you change it out ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/29/2009 |
Q: hey tracie yes i will give this little one to a home when she is better she a very good beardy haha ...
A: Ok, that is what I thought. Little Gismo was partially impacted? That can happen yes, & it will ...
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| what kind of turtle | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I am sorry to bother you, but i need to know what kind of turtle i just found. we have a red eard ...
A: That is a very pretty turtle. I have not seen that type before. I will try to see if I can find ...
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| what kind of turtle | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I am sorry to bother you, but i need to know what kind of turtle i just found. we have a red eard ...
A: Can you post a picture of it, that would help alot. There are so many different types of turtles. ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I ended up with a three legged female bearded dragon that did not have a home. (I guess some jerk ...
A: Absolutely not, in fact that probably is what happened to your female's leg initially. It is not ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/28/2009 |
Q: hey tracie yes i will give this little one to a home when she is better she a very good beardy haha ...
A: They normally do much better housed alone. Sometimes you can house 2 females, with success, but, ...
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| leopard gecko eggs hatching | 5/28/2009 |
Q: One of my leopard gecko eggs started to crinkle up (It is time for it to hatch) but it has been a ...
A: Oh that is too bad, but it does sound like the baby is not going to hatch. I was hoping for the ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/27/2009 |
Q: its a solar-glo..it took me ages to track it down, but as well as that i take them out in the sun ...
A: Oh i bet they love the mealies! Most usually do. At least they still love the grasshoppers too ...
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| leopard gecko eggs hatching | 5/27/2009 |
Q: One of my leopard gecko eggs started to crinkle up (It is time for it to hatch) but it has been a ...
A: Great the female is doing well now, & the babies are eating really good too! Superb! :-)) Oh I ...
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| RE: wondering if anythings wrong with angel | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Hey Tracie, Awww. Thanks. She is doing great! That pic of her heat lamp is out dated as of today. ...
A: So in the combo dome, you have the basking light & a flourescent tube bulb, the Reptisun 10, right? ...
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| leopard gecko eggs hatching | 5/27/2009 |
Q: One of my leopard gecko eggs started to crinkle up (It is time for it to hatch) but it has been a ...
A: What's up? GREAT, they are hatching! Well, sometimes an egg or two just doesn't make it. It should ...
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| leopard gecko look sick & losing weight | 5/27/2009 |
Q: We bought one about three months ago and we thought it might not be perfectly healthy because it ...
A: Well, are the housed together? If so, it is not a good idea to put a sick one in with a healthy ...
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| wondering if anythings wrong with angel | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I took her out after I had installed a timer for her light and found a small redish/rust colored ...
A: She is lovely. :-)) The enclosure is good sized & looks nice. Yeah I guess free roaming will be ...
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| wondering if anythings wrong with angel | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I took her out after I had installed a timer for her light and found a small redish/rust colored ...
A: Great I will look forward to seeing some pictures of her. So the coil light is the UVB light ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/26/2009 |
Q: its a solar-glo..it took me ages to track it down, but as well as that i take them out in the sun ...
A: Great that Gismo is eating more now & is doing well. I hope that he continues to do so! So Izzy is ...
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| red eared slider turtle | 5/26/2009 |
Q: i have a female red eared slider turtle and for the past four days she has not been active she will ...
A: What type of lighting are you using for your red eared slider? They do need full spectrum UVB ...
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| Geckos and travel | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Im going to school in the fall and want to bring my leo with me. I wonder how can i travel with her ...
A: That is great you want to take your leo to college with you. :-)) It is doubtful that they will ...
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| My bearded dragon keeps closing one of his eyes | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I am really concerned about my bearded dragon, he's been closing one of his eyes now for about 2 ...
A: Well, how old is the ESU slimline 7% UVB light? How close is the light to him? I do not think ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/25/2009 |
Q: its a solar-glo..it took me ages to track it down, but as well as that i take them out in the sun ...
A: GREAT, the Solar Glo MVB is the correct one then. Excellent that they get some outdoor time too. I ...
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| leopard gecko stopped eating | 5/25/2009 |
Q: my son's leopard gecko has seemed to have stopped eating the last 2 weeks. We have 2 in the cage and ...
A: Wow that is a big size difference. If they are 2 females there shouldn't be a problem. You ...
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| bearded dragon? | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My aunt has a bearded dragon and she's thinkin bout giving him away...and I wahs lyke i`ll take ...
A: Well, does he have a UVB light right now? If not, you will need to get one for him to maintain his ...
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| leopard gecko stopped eating | 5/24/2009 |
Q: my son's leopard gecko has seemed to have stopped eating the last 2 weeks. We have 2 in the cage and ...
A: How much of a size difference is there? Do you have 2 males, or a male & a female or two females? ...
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| bearded dragons | 5/24/2009 |
Q: izzy is in her own tank, i have seperated them all and gismo is still not eating and his foot has a ...
A: Do you have a Sun Glo or a Solar Glo for the UVB? If you are using a Sun Glo that is only a basking ...
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| Alligator lizard behavior | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I took a photo of 2 alligator lizards. One had a firm bite on the others neck. Even when I got ...
A: That is definitely 2 males fighting. The bite is on the head while the mating grip is on the nape ...
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| wondering if anythings wrong with angel | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I took her out after I had installed a timer for her light and found a small redish/rust colored ...
A: Could you post a picture of that for me? It could possibly be fungus maybe, I am not sure. How ...
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| Baby bearded dragon health | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could offer any insight in the behaviour of by baby bearded dragon. It is ...
A: Sorry, but I have to disagree with you. I have worked with too many people that have had terrible ...
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| Very Dehydrated? or Gout? | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I live in Florida and she has always gotten the proper care. Last week she stopped eating on her own ...
A: If you want, you can send me her bloodtest to my home email & I will take a look at them. It is ...
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| bearded dragons | 5/22/2009 |
Q: izzy is in her own tank, i have seperated them all and gismo is still not eating and his foot has a ...
A: Do you have a Sun glo or a Solar glo? Those are two totally different lights. The Sun glo is only ...
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| Bearded Dragon Studies | 5/22/2009 |
Q: i have owned about 3 bearded dragons for over 3 years now and i have always been one to find more ...
A: The best thing you can do is go to this site here, which goes over gross anatomy, etc. It is very ...
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| death roll and such | 5/22/2009 |
Q: hey...my beardy is not a happy camper right now... about 3-4 days ago i fed him some dead ...
A: Oh that doesn't sound very good at all. Your female is fine you mentioned? Did she eat as many of ...
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| bearded dragons | 5/21/2009 |
Q: izzy is in her own tank, i have seperated them all and gismo is still not eating and his foot has a ...
A: Great you have them separated. Ok, have they had a UVB light on them? Which one are you using? I ...
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| Leopard Gecko sick | 5/21/2009 |
Q: we had two leopard geckos and one passed away at the beginning of April (from an accident, not from ...
A: Sorry you lost one gecko recently. So she is still drinking then, that is good. So her eating has ...
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| about crickets | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I want to b far away from the crickets. and ..I`m getting a water dragon and I was wonderin if a few ...
A: No, it is not a good idea to leave any crickets at all in with your water dragon for extended ...
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| Breaded Dragon | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought a breaded dragon, about 3 weeks ago in the last week or so his poohs have ...
A: The size of your tank is great. However, I hate to say though, but the Exo terra Reptiglo compact ...
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| Baby bearded dragon health | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could offer any insight in the behaviour of by baby bearded dragon. It is ...
A: Ok, well unfortunately your problems with your baby are most likely going to be due to the Exo terra ...
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| Breaded Dragon | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought a breaded dragon, about 3 weeks ago in the last week or so his poohs have ...
A: Well, alot of times when you first bring them home, they undergo relocation stress which causes ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/19/2009 |
Q: we recently put are bearded dragon in the bath and after a few miniutes she started opening her ...
A: Well, did any water get in her mouth during the bath? Or, did she just not like her bath? ...
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| Baby bearded dragon health | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could offer any insight in the behaviour of by baby bearded dragon. It is ...
A: What type of lighting are you using? He is extremely young, so it is somewhat normal for them to be ...
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| bearded dragons | 5/19/2009 |
Q: hey tracie its kaitlyn my email thingy is stuffing up haha umm...your beardys are absoloutly ...
A: Well, they probably would like to see out of their tanks though. What sex are they? You are going ...
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| Green Anole | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I have a female green anole, around 4 months old. I had a one year old green anole male who seemed ...
A: Can you tell me about the setup that you have? What type & brand of UVB light are you using, a ...
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| bearded dragons | 5/18/2009 |
Q: hey tracie its kaitlyn my email thingy is stuffing up haha umm...your beardys are absoloutly ...
A: Your email is messing up huh? That is annoying when that happens! How many are in the tub together? ...
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| tail growth | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I adopted two adult leopard geckos, one male, one female. They are in very good health. The female ...
A: Could you post a picture of her tail before she dropped her tail, & then the present picture of her ...
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| uromastx lighting | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have 2 uromastx, they are about a year and a half. The breeder says we probably have a male and ...
A: No you will need to keep the basking light on as well as the flourescent tube bulb to keep the ...
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| Bearded dragon eggs | 5/18/2009 |
Q: all i need to know is what is the exact perfect humidty for bearded dragon eggs? Right now i have ...
A: The humidity of 83% is fine, no problem with that at all. Are they hardening? How long have they ...
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| Gecko (follow-up) | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Answer Hello Jackie, That is perfectly legal, to sell the males or females. Why do you not want ...
A: Yes, definitely keeping dad with daughters is a definite no no. I would hate for inbreeding of that ...
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| anole help | 5/17/2009 |
Q: do you know much about green anoles? there is something very wrong with my little gretchen. for ...
A: Oh ok, that link wont work. You can email a picture of her at my home email at: ...
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| uromastx lighting | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have 2 uromastx, they are about a year and a half. The breeder says we probably have a male and ...
A: The tank size is pretty good, not too bad. What are you using to measure the temps with? A ...
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| Gecko (follow-up) | 5/17/2009 |
Q: Answer Hello Jackie, That is perfectly legal, to sell the males or females. Why do you not want ...
A: Oh that is very true! Males do fight so the females are easier to keep of course! You can keep a ...
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| anole help | 5/17/2009 |
Q: do you know much about green anoles? there is something very wrong with my little gretchen. for ...
A: I know a little bit about green anoles. Are you using a UVB light currently? If so, what type & ...
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| Breeding | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a female and a male leopard gecko. I want to know what is the best way to incubate the eggs. ...
A: That is perfectly legal, to sell the males or females. Why do you not want to keep any males? So ...
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| Lip | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I think it is to late for my bearded dragon. The last two days his beard has been black all the ...
A: Can you please get a picture of him for me? Any picture. I just need to take a look at him. If ...
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| Breeding | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have a female and a male leopard gecko. I want to know what is the best way to incubate the eggs. ...
A: You can get a tupperware or another brand of plastic bin that you can fill with the soil & ...
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| Baby bearded dragon size | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I just recently got my first baby bearded dragon and have been reading tons about them online and ...
A: Great, you are seeing an improvement in him now. I am glad you are using a bright white light for ...
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| sick tokay gecko | 5/15/2009 |
Q: My female tokay that i saved from a friend of a friend has recently layed 2 eggs. Its been about a ...
A: Wow, she sounds like laying the eggs zapped her. The twitching is probably related to metabolic ...
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| Breeding | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have a female and a male leopard gecko. I want to know what is the best way to incubate the eggs. ...
A: Do you have an incubator? That is usually the best & most effective method because it provides the ...
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| Water Dragon UVB | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a Chinese water dragon and complete vivarium setup. The lamp they gave me is a ...
A: Ok, what type of light fixture are you using? Since the Solar Glo is 125 watts, your ceramic dome ...
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| Baby bearded dragon size | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I just recently got my first baby bearded dragon and have been reading tons about them online and ...
A: The Reptiglo 5 is hardly any UVB at all really. You can use it for extra brightness in the tank, ...
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| Lip | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I live in Lakeland so we have been getting weird hot. It was 96 outside yesterday. It gets to about ...
A: They are hard to get pictures of sometimes. What kind of vitamins are you giving? Liquid or ...
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| Baby bearded dragon size | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I just recently got my first baby bearded dragon and have been reading tons about them online and ...
A: Yes, the sizing is usually predetermined by genetics, but their growth can be stunted by improper ...
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| Baby Leopard Gecko feeding | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Tracie it's Dena I was wondering how long the baby leopard geckos need to be feed every day, how old ...
A: How are you doing? :-)) I would feed them a high protein diet for at least 6-8 months, until they ...
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| Green Basilisk | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old Basilisk. I've cared for him for about 2 yrs now, and his health has been great. ...
A: Hm, splotchy markings on his back legs & sides? That could indicate stress of some sort. How do ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/13/2009 |
Q: he seems to be getting better...he is starting to fatten up which is good:)...ok heres a question ...
A: I am glad that I have been able to help you out. HOLY MOLY! WOW, 75cm which is basically 30 ...
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| Lip | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I live in Lakeland so we have been getting weird hot. It was 96 outside yesterday. It gets to about ...
A: Oh Lakeland. That is not real far from us. It has been ridiculously hot here too, around the same ...
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| UVB lighting | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I am going to try and mount it to top to point down. I moved it to side wall for right now and the ...
A: Hm, I think you should try to find another vet. Doing a mouth swab at home wouldn't work because it ...
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| Bearded dragon jaw. | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I noticed something yesterday after I gave him his nightly crickets. After I did so I took him out ...
A: Well, the end of the tongue is normally a whitish/pale color in appearance. So the puffiness is ...
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| alligator/crocodile | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I once heard that one of these reptiles cannot eat unless they are in water. Is this true? ANSWER: ...
A: Well, I know they can taste food even if they are out of the water. They have the rolling instict ...
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| Bearded dragon jaw. | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I noticed something yesterday after I gave him his nightly crickets. After I did so I took him out ...
A: Well, at least he doesn't have a continuous black beard so he must not be in pain or distress right ...
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| Housing | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a three-toed box turtle, and i was bringing him out to play with my neighbors red-footed ...
A: Well, not that they could actually be cross bred, but that hasn't stopped people from trying to do ...
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| Bearded dragon jaw. | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I noticed something yesterday after I gave him his nightly crickets. After I did so I took him out ...
A: I really wish that you could get a picture of that for me. His tongue is yellow, or just plain pale ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/11/2009 |
Q: i have a baby bearded dragon (about 4 months old) he is having truoble chewing him food (his jaw is ...
A: Great, the Solar Glo 125 watt is fine then. Just keep it at 14 or so inches from him, & it will ...
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| Housing | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a three-toed box turtle, and i was bringing him out to play with my neighbors red-footed ...
A: I normally do not recommend housing different species together. However, their housing requirements ...
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| UVB lighting | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I am going to try and mount it to top to point down. I moved it to side wall for right now and the ...
A: Can you post a picture of that area for me? His lower jaw is puffy? Is his beard black? His lower ...
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| bearded dragon | 5/10/2009 |
Q: i have a baby bearded dragon (about 4 months old) he is having truoble chewing him food (his jaw is ...
A: Do you mean the Exo terra Solar Glo, is it a mercury vapor bulb then? Just making sure you have ...
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| Bearded dragon stressed. | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I have been working with Diane on this, but you may be able to better help me with my bearded dragon ...
A: How is he doing today? Well, your setup looks pretty good. I think the screen is most likely ...
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| ORAL MEDICINES FOR LEOPARD GECKO | 5/9/2009 |
Q: MY DAUGHTERS LEOPARD GECKO HAS EYE INFECTIONS AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A SPECIALIST EYE VET AND ...
A: Have you been able to get any of the eye ointment or drops into his eyes yet? Unfortunately, there ...
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| chinese water dragon | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I have a water dragon and i think something may have fell on him im not sure. he cant use his back ...
A: Do you know what could have fallen on him? Are you using a UVB light? If so, what type & brand ...
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| pacman frogs | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I just went into my room to check on my pac man frog and his insides, pink big bubble and some other ...
A: Are you keeping his tank warm enough & is the water warm? Any changes at all? I have never done ...
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| pacman frogs | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I just went into my room to check on my pac man frog and his insides, pink big bubble and some other ...
A: So are you not going to try to soak him in some sugar water, that can help. What do you normally ...
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| pacman frogs | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I just went into my room to check on my pac man frog and his insides, pink big bubble and some other ...
A: Oh hon, he has a prolapse. You will need to try & soak him in cool sugar water. Dissolve a couple ...
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| Bearded Dragon Death | 5/8/2009 |
Q: Our bearded dragon died today, after being sick for a while, and we are considering getting another ...
A: Well, unfortunately, if you were using the Zilla UVB light, & I think you were if her eyes were ...
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| Bearded dragon stressed. | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have been working with Diane on this, but you may be able to better help me with my bearded dragon ...
A: I will wait for a picture. If you can't get it loaded onto here, you can send it to my home at: ...
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| UVB bulb | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Repti-sun 10.0 bulb ontop of the 40 gallon (36Lx18Wx16H) 5mm mesh top. I am curious should ...
A: Ok, good you have a Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb. Yes, you need to take the plastic covering ...
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| Bearded dragon stressed. | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have been working with Diane on this, but you may be able to better help me with my bearded dragon ...
A: Which Reptisun 10 UVB do you have, the flourescent tube bulb or the compact/coil light? What type ...
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| quesion on bahama anole lizard | 5/6/2009 |
Q: i bought a male bahama anole lizard and have had him for about a month. Yesterday i noticed his butt ...
A: My home email is: Drache613@cfl.rr.com What type & brand of UVB light is it? Is it a flourescent ...
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| Bearded dragon limping | 5/6/2009 |
Q: she is around 7 months old. I just recently noticed yesterday that she was limping, I examined her ...
A: Ok, well, the Reptiglo 10 compact UVB light is unfortunately not very strong. I hate to have to ...
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| quesion on bahama anole lizard | 5/5/2009 |
Q: i bought a male bahama anole lizard and have had him for about a month. Yesterday i noticed his butt ...
A: Can you post a picture of that for me, if possible? Are you keeping him on sand? If so, take that ...
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| Bearded dragon limping | 5/5/2009 |
Q: she is around 7 months old. I just recently noticed yesterday that she was limping, I examined her ...
A: Which brand of UVB are you using, is it a Reptiglo 10 or a Reptisun 10? Is it a flourescent tube ...
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| Bearded Dragon Sick | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have a male Beardie about 2.5 years who hasn't been looking the best lately. He has lost almost ...
A: A few more comments. Were they housed together, correct? I do not know if the UVB lighting had any ...
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| hatching calif king snakes | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Tracie, I know you dont say you know about snakes but can you lead me to info on incubating and ...
A: Ok, the pine is probably fine. I have heard mixed opinions on that where some think they are toxic. ...
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| my baby savannah monitor about 10'' | 5/4/2009 |
Q: he's been acting weird lately he started by not eating much for a day or 2 and he's eating but now ...
A: Are you providing adequate UVB lighting for your monitor? What type & brand of UVB are you using, ...
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| insects | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I have had my snake for a couple months now and just today I was holding hind and found a tiny ...
A: That little black bug is most likely a mite. Do you have loose substrate? If so, you will need to ...
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| hatching calif king snakes | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Tracie, I know you dont say you know about snakes but can you lead me to info on incubating and ...
A: Well, we have a ball python, but have never kept king snakes, at least yet anyway. Cool, you have a ...
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| Leopard gecko | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Kretzschma its me keith again i have a couple more questions about the leos because i have 2 and i ...
A: You can usually keep two females together with little to no problems at all. They generally are not ...
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| My baby bearded dragon | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I got my little bearded dragon, Thor, yesterday, and he seemed to be completely healthy. He's a ...
A: Well, live food is one of the things that they will need especially if they under 1 year of age. ...
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| Beardie | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have two beardie's. One is looking very healthy up on his log. My other beardie looks deflated, ...
A: Are your beardies the same sex, & how old are they? Are they from the same clutch as well? Alot of ...
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| Humidity level | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a water dragon and I have set things up the way the store told me, but it says that ...
A: Well, that is good you got the humidity up today. That should be fine. What type of thermometer are ...
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| male or female | 5/2/2009 |
Q: i dont know if i have a male or female can you help me by telling me what i have please......
A: Well, I can tell that your dragon is young. How old is your dragon? Alot of times, they do not ...
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| Humidity level | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a water dragon and I have set things up the way the store told me, but it says that ...
A: What type of substrate are you using? You can put a large water dish, or tub inside of his tank, so ...
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| mice eating lizard? | 5/2/2009 |
Q: do you know if there is an easy to take care of, docile, mice eating lizard? (mice because taking ...
A: Most lizards do not eat mice or rodents. Plus, bearded dragons, collard lizards, water dragons, ...
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| iguana problems | 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: If you prefer to email me personally, that is fine. My home email is: Drache613@cfl.rr.com I am ...
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| OVER FEED??? | 5/1/2009 |
Q: WE JUST GOT MY SON A 4 MONTH OLD JUVIE LEPARD GECKO. HOW MANY CRICKETS CAN WE GIVE HIM IN ONE DAY? ...
A: You can feed your juvie leopard gecko small to medium sized crickets daily. I wouldn't give him the ...
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| Bearded Dragon Sick | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have a male Beardie about 2.5 years who hasn't been looking the best lately. He has lost almost ...
A: How long has your male been doing poorly? How long have you had him for now? Did the vet do a fecal ...
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| boas,and pythons ,and uva/uvb | 5/1/2009 |
Q: and thanks.can I use A uva/uvb fluresant bulb ase the 12 hour light cycle,and my snakes still get ...
A: You can use a UVB flourescent tube, but, it really is not necessary. They eat whole prey & their ...
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| chinese water dragons | 5/1/2009 |
Q: we have already had two babies die on us. i think it was due to upper resperatory infection. gave ...
A: Great she is doing a little better. That is interesting, her eye ball bulges out slightly, is it ...
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| trying to clear something up | 4/30/2009 |
Q: i recently bought a bearded dragon it was a private sale when we pick him up the seller told us he ...
A: So your dragon is at least 6 years old? No at 18 inches he is not a Rankins dragon. They only get ...
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| iguana problems | 4/30/2009 |
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: Oh geez, I am sorry for your loss! That is horrible treatment from the vets, too by the way. Do you ...
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| Bearded dragon breathing problems | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 18 month old male beardy and last week had to seperate him from his mate due to a drop in ...
A: Yes, the humidity will affect them. It increases chances of respiratory infection. What are the ...
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| leopard gecko tail | 4/29/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you can tell if a leopard gecko has it's original tail
A: If they have dropped their tail you will be able to tell. The tail almost all of the time does not ...
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| water dragon | 4/29/2009 |
Q: beginning towards late February, he has been sleeping/hybernating a whole bunch and of course not ...
A: What type of setup do you have for your water dragon? They can brumate yes, but should be coming ...
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| hyper beardie | 4/28/2009 |
Q: my male beardie rex is 8mnths old,suddenly over the last 4 days he has spent his days running up n ...
A: Well, at 8 months, he is probably hitting sexual maturity hormonally speaking that is, not ...
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| breeding leopard geckos | 4/28/2009 |
Q: hey im having problems breeding my leopard geckos. im not sure if its normal... i dont think it is.. ...
A: The temperatures for incubating should only be around 84. The humidity should stay around 80% or ...
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| bearded dragons | 4/28/2009 |
Q: i have two dragons both 16months old. over the last couple of days i have noticed that they have ...
A: Are your dragons males or females, or a male & a female? Where are you located, the US or in ...
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| curley tail lizard won't eat crickets and hides | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i have a couple of questions, you helped me a while back and then you maxed out on questions, well ...
A: Oh your spoiled curly tail! He will only eat the waxies & the mealies now? They are not ...
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| bearded dragon eggs | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon just laid about 10-15 this morning and I am searching for an incubator for them. I ...
A: A chicken incubator will work fine for incubating the eggs. The temperature needs to be kept at 84 ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 4/27/2009 |
Q: hey, i have just en looking on some beardie care sites, just making sure i'm doing things right, but ...
A: Ok, well, the Sylvania Reptistar UVB light is not strong enough to maintain her bones. Here is a ...
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| pale mali uromastyx | 4/27/2009 |
Q: We've had our Mali Uromastyx for almost two years now. Today I noticed her color is really pale. She ...
A: Has your Mali ever shed in the 2 years you have had her? That appears to be her shedding. Are you ...
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| Sick Chinese water dragon | 4/26/2009 |
Q: My Chinese water dragon is 3 1/2 inches svl and i have had it for a few months. the temperature has ...
A: Wow your chinese water dragon is tiny! What type of thermometer are you using to measure the ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 4/26/2009 |
Q: hey, i have just en looking on some beardie care sites, just making sure i'm doing things right, but ...
A: Sorry the pictures did not show up. So what brand is the UVB light? What type is it, a ...
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| Leopard Gecko Gravid? | 4/26/2009 |
Q: i recently started to notice my female leopard gecko getting a round belly and she has gains 2.5 ...
A: That's ok, the quality doesn't have to be great, especially if there are bulges on her belly I can ...
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| Leopard Gecko Gravid? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: i recently started to notice my female leopard gecko getting a round belly and she has gains 2.5 ...
A: That sounds about right for her being gravid. Could you post a picture of her for me so I can see, ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 4/25/2009 |
Q: hey, i have just en looking on some beardie care sites, just making sure i'm doing things right, but ...
A: Wow all of the way in New Zealand, huh? Well, if you want to run over your tank setup with me, I can ...
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| Bearded Dragon- Internal Bleeding? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: My brother just found his 2-3 year old bearded dragon laying listlessly in its cage. It is hardly ...
A: Well, there can be no guessing with the temperatures. If his skin was cold to the touch, then he ...
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| Veiled Cham eye infection | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have had my veiled's for just over a year. My male has had no problems at all but my female ...
A: Your setup sounds very good. What UVB lights do you have? What is the type & brand it is, a ...
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| Bearded Dragon- Internal Bleeding? | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My brother just found his 2-3 year old bearded dragon laying listlessly in its cage. It is hardly ...
A: Oh geez, poor dragon. It sounds like it could be liver or kidney failure if blood is coming from ...
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| lighting and heating | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Hallo Tracey Is it absolutely necessary to have thermostats for the heat bulbs and can a lower ...
A: For leopard geckos, it is essential that you have an idea of the temperatures of their tanks, but ...
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| Black Spots in the mouth of my african fat-tailed gecko | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I've had my african fat-tailed gecko for I think over 8 years, and she's been in good health up ...
A: Oh that is too bad. The dark spots in her mouth, where are they located? On the gum area or on ...
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| Is my Bearded Dragon Ok? | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I've had my 2 year old Dragon for 2 1/2 weeks w/ all the recommended ligting, temperatures, etc. His ...
A: Spike is a very handsome man! :-)) Great that he drank so much during his time in the pond. You ...
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| Shedding | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My two baby leopard geckos are doing great, but i do have another question anout them. Neither one ...
A: Great your baby leopard geckos are doing well now. Well, they do need calcium 5 times per week as ...
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| Leaky Eyes | 4/23/2009 |
Q: About a couple weeks ago my 1yr old bearded dragon started to get extremely watery eyes. It doesn't ...
A: What are you measuring the temps with, a stick on type of thermometer, a digital probe or a temp ...
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| leopard gecko eggs | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Tracie, I read somewhere if your leopard gecko eggs start to dent (before time for hatching) to add ...
A: Ok, you do need to lower the humidity just a bit though. It really should not be any higher than ...
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| Spotted Leopard Gecko | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My husband brought home a little spotted leopard gecko the other day. I believe it is a baby because ...
A: Oh, that is great, the carpet is perfectly fine no problem. You will need to get an undertank ...
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| Leaky Eyes | 4/22/2009 |
Q: About a couple weeks ago my 1yr old bearded dragon started to get extremely watery eyes. It doesn't ...
A: What is your setup like? She is housed alone, correct? What type & brand of UVB light are you ...
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| my mali euromastyx | 4/21/2009 |
Q: i have two mali euromastyx's. One female, one male the male is about two years ols and the female ...
A: She is most likely gravid. That is going to be a little hard on her as she really is too young to ...
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| Why does my dragon all of the sudden hate me? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have handled him everyday with no problems. All of the sudden the last three days he puffs up and ...
A: Hm, that is very odd. How are you picking him up? From overhead or are you scooping him up from ...
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| Is my Bearded Dragon Ok? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I've had my 2 year old Dragon for 2 1/2 weeks w/ all the recommended ligting, temperatures, etc. His ...
A: Well, he will be going through relocation stress most likely at that age. However, he should be ...
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| Spotted Leopard Gecko | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My husband brought home a little spotted leopard gecko the other day. I believe it is a baby because ...
A: No, he should not have a UVB light on for 24 hours. Is it a flourescent tube or a compact or coil ...
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| leopard gecko health problem | 4/20/2009 |
Q: my leo has something coming out of her rear end that is rather odd looking.it is about a 1/4 inch ...
A: The only other thing you can do is take her to the vet & they will have to amputate that necrotic ...
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| my bearded dragons | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Over the christmas period they started to lose there appitite and stay in there hide more this ...
A: Well, with reptiles, you may think that everything is fine, when it really isn't. They hide illness ...
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| my bearded dragons | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Over the christmas period they started to lose there appitite and stay in there hide more this ...
A: Ok, good two females that should be ok. Unfortunately the Reptiglo 10 bulb is not a good bulb. It ...
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| sick beardie | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help. We got our son a berdie for Christmas. She is now almost 1 year old. She did ...
A: Great you have a flourescent tube Reptisun 10. Yes, the bone aid is very good. That is fine, you ...
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| Breeding Leopard Geckos | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Will my female leopard gecko die? I have two leopard geckos 1 male and 1 female. They are both about ...
A: Oh boy, your geckos are way too young to breed. You are going to need to separate them immediately ...
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| Bearded Dragon UVB | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have had a baby bearded dragon for a week now and he recently became ill. Yesterday he vomitted ...
A: I agree that most flourescent tube bulbs & compact/coil bulbs are not good, & are a waste of money. ...
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| sick beardie | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help. We got our son a berdie for Christmas. She is now almost 1 year old. She did ...
A: Since she has metabolic bone disease, I would stop giving the powdered calcium right now. I would ...
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| lighting for a beardie | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I know that the correct UV output is important, but I was wondering if the reptile bulbs are the ...
A: Yes, specific UVB lights are the only way to get the correct UVB output. Regular lights, no matter ...
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| leopard gecko health problem | 4/18/2009 |
Q: my leo has something coming out of her rear end that is rather odd looking.it is about a 1/4 inch ...
A: That would be a prolapse!! Get some sugar, about 1-2 tablespoons & dissolve that in warm water, ...
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| Bearded dragon mouth sore | 4/17/2009 |
Q: We bought a young bearded dragon about 3 weeks ago. He eats well and is energetic. He has what, at ...
A: Can you post a picture of that area? It sounds like he had a mouth injury of some sort & the area ...
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| UVA/UVB Lighs for Water Dragons | 4/17/2009 |
Q: me and my partner just got a Chinese Water Dragon (Yoshi!) we have the UVA/UVB lights for him but ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light did you get? Is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil ...
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| leopard gecko morphs | 4/17/2009 |
Q: can you recommend a book to help me identify my leopard geckos as to what morphs they are?
A: Here are a couple of book that are pretty good. The Leopard Gecko Manual by Philippe de Vosjoli & ...
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| sick frill dragon???? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: We have had our frilled dragon about a year now and he has been in optimum health. Over a week ago ...
A: Do you use UVB lighting, & if so, what type & brand do you use? Is it a flourescent tube bulb or a ...
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| new hatchlings | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Tracie, how long after the babbies hatch do I take them out of the incubator I have read several ...
A: I would allow them enough time to absorb their yolk sacs first to make sure they don't get any dirt ...
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| my bearded dragons | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Over the christmas period they started to lose there appitite and stay in there hide more this ...
A: Do you have females or males? Are they housed together? What type & brand of UVB are you using ...
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| leopard gecko breeding | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Tracie, since the female gecko stores the sperm is it necessary to breed her more than the initial ...
A: No, you only need to breed the female once & she will lay several clutches of eggs for you. She ...
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| bearded dragon | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a six year old female named Layla. She is not eating or pooping at all. She sleeps all the ...
A: You will need to get a UVB light called the Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb, & you can get it ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I found my breadie gulping air this morning while basking in the heat lamp. is this something i ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil ...
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| my bearded dragon | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I brought a bearded dragon 8 days ago from a pet shop he/she is about 3 months old, the first 6 days ...
A: Ugh, I hate to have to tell you but, the Reptiglo 10 flourescent tube bulb is not a good UVB light. ...
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| Maybe a calcium deficiency symptom | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I own a Male and Female bearded Dragon. in Two different Tanks. The Female i have is about 5 years ...
A: If she is not doing well, do not try to breed them, it will make her worse if she is having some ...
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| Maybe a calcium deficiency symptom | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I own a Male and Female bearded Dragon. in Two different Tanks. The Female i have is about 5 years ...
A: Are you using a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil light for the Reptisun 10? How close is ...
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| correct lighting and pricing | 4/13/2009 |
Q: this is about fonzie my bearded dragon i was wondering if you could give me a list of the correct ...
A: You just need the Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb, & a halogen flood light for the basking light, ...
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| my bearded dragon | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I brought a bearded dragon 8 days ago from a pet shop he/she is about 3 months old, the first 6 days ...
A: Could you go over the tank setup with me, it sounds like his temps are off a little bit, possibly or ...
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| leopard gecko egg fertalization | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I was wondering at what point the leopard gecko eggs become fertile? Do the geckos breed then ...
A: The leopard gecko's eggs are fertilized at the time of copulation most of the time, unless they ...
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| stomach blockage? | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I got my first bearded dragon last christmas,he(or she?) was a hatchling and has been growing at a ...
A: The Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb is only $20 at the website, petmountain that I sent you. It ...
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| My bearded dragon eggs | 4/12/2009 |
Q: recently my female bearded dragon has laid eggs and i had made a incubator with he right tamps and ...
A: Geez, that is odd. What type of soil did you use for the substrate? Did you put any vermiculite in ...
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| Bearded dragon breathing problems | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 18 month old male beardy and last week had to seperate him from his mate due to a drop in ...
A: Can you post a picture of him, please? If his nostrils had skin in them, then it was a shed. Are ...
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| my chamaleon | 4/12/2009 |
Q: it was doing fine but the other day we changed his/her diet we gave it mill worms the next day it ...
A: What type & brand of UVB is it? Is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil light? All ...
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| Bearded Dragons | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have recently rescued a bearded dragon who has a broken tail which I am aware is probably from ...
A: You can start using witch hazel, & lamisil or monistat on the fungal area to get that cleared up ...
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| Bearded Dragons | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have recently rescued a bearded dragon who has a broken tail which I am aware is probably from ...
A: Poor thing. You can look at this website to see if you can find a herp vet: ...
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| stomach blockage? | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I got my first bearded dragon last christmas,he(or she?) was a hatchling and has been growing at a ...
A: Oh, he doesn't look good at all. Has he eaten the substrate? If so he could be impacted yes, ...
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| correct lighting and pricing | 4/11/2009 |
Q: this is about fonzie my bearded dragon i was wondering if you could give me a list of the correct ...
A: Are you going to get the lights at the store or online? How big is your tank again? Here is a ...
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| my chamaleon | 4/11/2009 |
Q: it was doing fine but the other day we changed his/her diet we gave it mill worms the next day it ...
A: How old is your chameleon? I would not think that feeding mealworms would have caused the shaking ...
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| stomach blockage? | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I got my first bearded dragon last christmas,he(or she?) was a hatchling and has been growing at a ...
A: Can you post a picture of your dragon please? Are you using UVB lighting? If so, what type & brand ...
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| leo and heating | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have 2 leos in separate tanks, I have heat mats and infra red lamps that are thermostat ...
A: Well, the Sunglo lamps would probably get the tank too hot as they are higher wattages. I would ...
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| my bearded dragon | 4/10/2009 |
Q: i have had my dragon for about 7 years or so and up until a few days ago i thought it was a ...
A: I hate to say this but the Reptisun 10 coil/compact bulb is horrible & is very hazardous to her ...
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| leo and heating | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have 2 leos in separate tanks, I have heat mats and infra red lamps that are thermostat ...
A: No problem! :-)) I don't blame you for being cautious, it is to be expected after what you have had ...
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| gecko/tortoise | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I currently own a Russian desert tortoise. I was looking into getting a gecko. With the little ...
A: No, do not put a leopard gecko in with a tortoise. It is never a good idea to mix species due to ...
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| my bearded dragon | 4/9/2009 |
Q: i have had my dragon for about 7 years or so and up until a few days ago i thought it was a ...
A: At age 7, that is very unusual for her to just now lay infertile eggs at that age. I am worried ...
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| is my beardie sick? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a juvenile bearded-dragon I got in June. He seemed healthy. He ate basked and slept.I held ...
A: What type of setup are you using? What type & brand of UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent ...
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| my red eared slider turtle | 4/9/2009 |
Q: i don't no if you can help me but i was wondering if you could tell me or show me whether my turtle ...
A: I cannot determine the sex if it is that small especially without a picture. Males are usually ...
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| leo and heating | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have 2 leos in separate tanks, I have heat mats and infra red lamps that are thermostat ...
A: Oh I am sorry you lost a leo to sand impaction. Unfortunately, too many breeders use sand & then ...
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| feed for beared dragon | 4/8/2009 |
Q: criket,veg and fruit
A: At the age of 2 years old, & 17 inches, she needs to be fed roughly 40-50 feeders per week. So, if ...
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| Bearded Dragon First Timer | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I will be getting a BD soon, this is the first time I will ever be owing a BD, would you please help ...
A: You do not need an infared basking light. The bright white basking light is plenty. They do not do ...
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| Leopard geckos not eating | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have a few female leopard geckos, and one male leopard gecko, that are just refusing to eat ...
A: Well, you could try to bump up the temps on the warm side so that they have a hot basking or focused ...
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| Leopard geckos not eating | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have a few female leopard geckos, and one male leopard gecko, that are just refusing to eat ...
A: What is your setup like for them? Do you have an undertank heater being used in conjunction with a ...
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| Bahaman Anoles and Long-tailed Lizards | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to get some long-tailed lizards for my little sister (she adores reptiles) and today I ...
A: Yeah, I know. Usually, different species don't attempt to breed, & most of the times their genes ...
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| Bearded Dragon First Timer | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I will be getting a BD soon, this is the first time I will ever be owing a BD, would you please help ...
A: Wow you are getting a tiny tiny dragon! When will you be getting him? How much money do you have ...
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| leopard gecko over exposed to heat | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I went away for a day and asked my mom to look after my 4 leopard geckos. They are housed together ...
A: Wow they did get overheated didn't they? Are they moving around much? Are they still alive? Geez, ...
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| Leopard gecko's | 4/6/2009 |
Q: K well last monday my two leoaprd geckos mated. They also mated on the Tuseday, so i was wondering ...
A: Ok, well, then if he is not constantly bothering her then you can leave them in together if she is ...
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| Leopard gecko's | 4/6/2009 |
Q: K well last monday my two leoaprd geckos mated. They also mated on the Tuseday, so i was wondering ...
A: Very good questions. :-)) It is never "guaranteed" that she will become gravid the first time ...
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| My Mali Euromastix face | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 year old Mali Euromastix that has been in very good health all these years Ive had ...
A: Well, it sounds like a shed. When was the last time she shed? Can you post a picture of her for me ...
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| Baby Anole | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have a baby anole. His leg looks like a blister that's reddish pink. Should I be worried about ...
A: Please take the larger anole out because that is what has most likely happened. He probably bit the ...
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| Baby breardie- swollen tongue, not very active | 4/5/2009 |
Q: My little girl has a baby beardie, about 7 months old, and it's been great up until about 3-4 weeks ...
A: Oh man, he is 7 months old & only 7 inches long? Wow, poor thing. He has not grown at all. He is ...
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| Bahaman Anoles and Long-tailed Lizards | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to get some long-tailed lizards for my little sister (she adores reptiles) and today I ...
A: Well, I normally do not recommend mixing species. They could cross contaminate worms or parasites, ...
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| breeding leopard geckos and gene pools | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I was wondering which was more important when breeding leopard geckos the male or female. If you are ...
A: Both sexes bring physical traits into the DNA mix. If you are wanting a specialty breed, then you ...
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| My beardie's diet | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon fonzie, who has been asked about before, is a very picky eater. The only thing he ...
A: Well, I am not familiar with a 5.3 which means, it is probably an OLD light & outdated. Do you ...
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| bearded dragon | 4/4/2009 |
Q: We have a 4 year old male bearded dragon. He was not as active as usual yesterday and today we ...
A: I am so glad that you got him to the vet. I thought it would be an abscess based on the ...
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| Baby Anole | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have a baby anole. His leg looks like a blister that's reddish pink. Should I be worried about ...
A: Is he housed with other babies, or alone? Do you have anything that he could have burned himself ...
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| Baby breardie- swollen tongue, not very active | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My little girl has a baby beardie, about 7 months old, and it's been great up until about 3-4 weeks ...
A: Sorry your baby is not doing well. I noticed that you did not mention using a UVB light? Do you ...
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| bearded dragon | 4/3/2009 |
Q: We have a 4 year old male bearded dragon. He was not as active as usual yesterday and today we ...
A: What type of thermometer are you using to measure the temperatures in the tank? A stick one type of ...
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| My beardie's diet | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon fonzie, who has been asked about before, is a very picky eater. The only thing he ...
A: What brand of UVB tube bulb are you using, is it Reptisun or Reptiglo? The brand should be stamped ...
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| A few Bearded Dragon Questions | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Ok I have a male normal colored baby bearded dragon and i was thinking what would happen if i would ...
A: Wow that is a georgeous lizard. It kind of looks like a skink, but it is hard to tell what the legs ...
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| Bearded dragon | 4/3/2009 |
Q: What do you do if your dragon is not moving his back legs?
A: Well, we need to figure out why his back legs are not moving. How long has he not been using his ...
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| My beardie's diet | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon fonzie, who has been asked about before, is a very picky eater. The only thing he ...
A: Fonzie is a cool name for your dragon. How old is he now? You might try to put some worms in ...
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| jeweled curly tailed lizzard | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My curly tail isn't eating he hasn't eaten in about 2weeks or so I think I have one other one in the ...
A: Which brand of UVB tube bulb are you using, is it the Reptisun 10? The brand should be stamped on ...
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| A few Bearded Dragon Questions | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Ok I have a male normal colored baby bearded dragon and i was thinking what would happen if i would ...
A: First off, before you plan on breeding, you need to make sure you buy from a reputable breeder. A ...
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| gecko | 4/2/2009 |
Q: ...I'm not sure how else to respond other than to send a new question. He caged is lined w/ wood ...
A: Good that you took the wood chips out & put in the paper towels. Yes, they can become impacted with ...
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| jeweled curly tailed lizzard | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My curly tail isn't eating he hasn't eaten in about 2weeks or so I think I have one other one in the ...
A: What type of tank setup do you have currently? What are your temps in the tank right now? Are you ...
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| sick beardie | 4/1/2009 |
Q: So Tracie, I've been having trouble with my bearded dragon. He's been acting lethargic and won't ...
A: Well, it is not recommended to feed a dragon smaller than the size of 15-16 inches, superworms. It ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 4/1/2009 |
Q: What can i do if my Bearded dragon lost his toes off of his back left foot and his bottom lip. ...
A: Yes, never leave crickets in the tank with your dragon. They are very carnivorous & will bite your ...
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| leopard gecko | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My mom has a Leopard Gecko. And as of last night, it has stopped using its hind legs. And was kind ...
A: What type of substrate are you using, sand, tiles, carpet? Mealies are fine for leopard geckos. ...
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| chinese water dragons | 4/1/2009 |
Q: we have already had two babies die on us. i think it was due to upper resperatory infection. gave ...
A: If she was rubbing her snout on the tank, that will cause her mouth & or snout area to become ...
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| Uromastyx Shedding | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I bought my uromastyx a week ago he has been eating well (romain lettuce, dandelion greens and ...
A: That is quite normal for the skin to be that white, but since you have just gotten him he possibly ...
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| ballpython | 3/31/2009 |
Q: i got a 31/2 to 4 ft snake guests got her want to know if i need to feed 1 a week and can it be live ...
A: So you have an adult ball python? Well, we normally fed our adult of roughly that same size just ...
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| Invertile iguana eggs | 3/31/2009 |
Q: unlike you guys in the state we don't have a problem (south africa) with a over population of ...
A: Oh yes, that is perfectly normal for a female to lay infertile eggs. No, they will not incubate at ...
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| chinese water dragons | 3/31/2009 |
Q: we have already had two babies die on us. i think it was due to upper resperatory infection. gave ...
A: Great I am glad that I have been able to help. Let's finish your tank setup now. :-)) Oh yeah ...
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| geckos eggs | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have had approx 3 sets of eggs so far and they have all within a week turned fungus and got ...
A: The eggs are getting too wet is why they are molding. You will need to take the eggs out of the ...
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| leopard geckos | 3/30/2009 |
Q: i have a 10 month female and she was fine eating walking she just shed on the 3-27-09 she keeps her ...
A: What type of setup do you have for your leopard gecko? Are you using an undertank heater in ...
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| Leo not eating | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a Leo from Petco. “Pinto” is about 8 weeks old and I’ve had him/her for 2. 6 ...
A: They do eat their shed so that could have been what was not identifiable when he threw up. Did you ...
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| leopard gecko | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I went from feeding my leopard gecko crickets, to phoenix worms. he ate six 2 days ago but didnt eat ...
A: How old is your leopard gecko? Sometimes, they don't eat every day if they are an adult. You ...
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| veiled chameleon | 3/29/2009 |
Q: The pet store Iwork at gave me a veiled chamelon who was attacked because owner did not listen about ...
A: What is your setup like? What type of lighting are you using, & what are the temps? She sure is ...
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| geckos | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a question about geckos. I was wondering which one is best for beginner? I have 2 cats and a ...
A: Great, good for you getting started with reptiles at your age! The leopard geckos are a good ...
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| Blue Tongued Skinks | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I found out a recent answer on how long a blue tongued skink can live. You estimated about 20 years. ...
A: No, the lines on their body do not determine how old they are. That is just their patterns. Their ...
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| salmonella | 3/28/2009 |
Q: i am seriously considering gettinga russian tortoise - i know this is not your area of expertise ...
A: Salmonella in a reptile cannot be successfully eradicated. It is a naturally occurring bacteria ...
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| Female mali uromastyx with sores on tail | 3/28/2009 |
Q: My female mali uromastyx (not sure of her age, purchased her from PetSmart as an adult 2 years ago, ...
A: Is she eating very well? It sounds like a nutritional deficiency. Does the male bite her at all, ...
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| chinese water dragons | 3/28/2009 |
Q: we have already had two babies die on us. i think it was due to upper resperatory infection. gave ...
A: Sorry you are losing your water dragons. Were they ill when you got them then? What type of ...
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| Handling Beardies | 3/28/2009 |
Q: Both less then 3 months and at the petshop they told me to pick them up by the tail when i want to ...
A: The petshop told you to pick up your dragons by the tail???? Please do not pick them up by their ...
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| Bruises under his belly - Mali uromastyx | 3/28/2009 |
Q: We adopted Sunny one year ago, can't be exact when he got dark bruises, or discoloration under his ...
A: Do you know how old Sunny is? Maybe you could post a picture of his belly for me? Try removing the ...
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| what's wrong with my bearded dragon. | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Today I came to check on my bearded dragon and he did not look well. his right eyelid was blue on ...
A: Hm, could your dragon have hurt himself, or eaten something toxic? Could you post a picture of him ...
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| Bearded dragon heat source | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I work at home and my dragon is free to run while I'm working. He spends most of his time on a ...
A: Well, your beardie will do just fine with just a basking light & a UVB light. They really don't ...
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| leopard geckos and other lizards | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have an adult leopard gecko in a 10 gallon tank. i have a moss hide and a rock hideout. i use a 50 ...
A: No, it is not advisable to put different species together. You could put another leopard gecko in ...
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| LIGHTING | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 6mnth old green iguana that i got recently but i need help with lighting. The pet store ...
A: Yes, exactly! If the temps fall too low, you can use the red lamp or you could get a ceramic heat ...
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| anoles | 3/26/2009 |
Q: how do i tell if my 2 Bahaman anoles like each other? or dislike
A: Well, do you have 2 males or 2 females, or a male & a female? You will need to see if you can ...
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| CURLY TAILED LIZARD | 3/26/2009 |
Q: MY CURLY TAILED LIZARD HAS BEEN SICK SINCE FRIDAY NIGHT. HE IS VERY LETHARGIC AND WILL NOT EAT OR ...
A: I still do not know what kind of light that is. Is it a long tube or a compact or coil light? The ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My gecko's about a year old and tonight i heard him make a croak noise so i looked at him and he was ...
A: He possibly could have worms if he was licking his butt. :-)) What do his stools look like? Are ...
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| re:one of my geckos isnt eating | 3/25/2009 |
Q: webought 2 geckos yesterday. theyre both around 6 months old. one is larger than the other. the ...
A: That is great that they finally ate! You could also try putting the crickets in the fridge for a ...
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| LIGHTING | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 6mnth old green iguana that i got recently but i need help with lighting. The pet store ...
A: If you can, please check the brand for me of the UVB. It should be stamped on the base of the bulb. ...
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| Bibron Gecko | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I bought a bibron gecko today from somebody who advertised it in a newspaper. The home was awful, ...
A: What type of setup do you have now? A picture would be helpful though just so I can get an overall ...
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| CURLY TAILED LIZARD | 3/25/2009 |
Q: MY CURLY TAILED LIZARD HAS BEEN SICK SINCE FRIDAY NIGHT. HE IS VERY LETHARGIC AND WILL NOT EAT OR ...
A: Ok, you will need to get a digital probe thermometer or a temp gun so you can keep track of the ...
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| CURLY TAILED LIZARD | 3/25/2009 |
Q: MY CURLY TAILED LIZARD HAS BEEN SICK SINCE FRIDAY NIGHT. HE IS VERY LETHARGIC AND WILL NOT EAT OR ...
A: Sorry to hear he is so ill. What type of lighting are you using? Are you using a UVB light? If ...
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| Curly tail lizard won't eat and seems depressed | 3/24/2009 |
Q: i just got my first lizard about 6-7 days ago. He lives in a ten gallon tank, has a heat lamp, and ...
A: Oh it will probably be the coil bulb, hon. The coils are hard on their eyes as they produce too ...
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| LIGHTING | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 6mnth old green iguana that i got recently but i need help with lighting. The pet store ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using for your iguana? They have tremendously high ...
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| Curly tail lizard won't eat and seems depressed | 3/24/2009 |
Q: i just got my first lizard about 6-7 days ago. He lives in a ten gallon tank, has a heat lamp, and ...
A: The big problem is relocation stress initially, when they are brought to a new home. That usually ...
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| Concerned about our leopard geckos | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Ok I have a Question we have 3 leopard geckos and we originally had a coconut fiber type of ...
A: Those are great questions. You are very wise to remove the loose substrates. I am glad you didn't ...
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| sick beardie | 3/24/2009 |
Q: My male bearded dragon is six months old. He is homed in a 20 gallon glass tank with a vita sand ...
A: What type & brand of UVB did you get for him? Did you get the one I suggested for him? I hope you ...
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| My mali uromastyk | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My mali uromastyk is just over a year old. And he's starting to act funny. If you touch while he's ...
A: Well, he could be going through a hormonal surge as this is early spring so breeding season is ...
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| re:one of my geckos isnt eating | 3/23/2009 |
Q: webought 2 geckos yesterday. theyre both around 6 months old. one is larger than the other. the ...
A: Well, for the little one it may take a little longer for her to come around & she might have more ...
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| Throwing up | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have a Bearded Dragon named Fonzie. Today we bought Fonz a new water dish and he ...
A: It sounds like Fonzie inhaled or swallowed water the wrong way. He could have aspirated some into ...
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| sick beardie | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My male bearded dragon is six months old. He is homed in a 20 gallon glass tank with a vita sand ...
A: Your dragon is most likely suffering from metabolic bone disease. Do you use a UVB light at all? ...
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| anoles | 3/22/2009 |
Q: well my bahama anole i got like a week or 2 ago he is pink like all the time and is not breathing ...
A: The stick on thermometer will not be accurate, so you will need to get either a temp gun or a ...
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| one of my geckos isnt eating | 3/22/2009 |
Q: webought 2 geckos yesterday. theyre both around 6 months old. one is larger than the other. the ...
A: They can become stressed after a move yes. Also, if the larger one is dominating the smaller one ...
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| Very skinny Fat-Tailed Gecko | 3/22/2009 |
Q: a friend of a friend passed down an African Fat-Tailed Gecko, and I finally ended up with him. I'm ...
A: You will probably need to remove the bark bedding because the crickets are hard to catch as they ...
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| Is my bearded dragon sick? | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon doesn't eat as much as he used to, he hasn't pooped in probably weeks and he ...
A: The zoo med flourescent tube UVB light, is it the Reptisun 10? Or, the Reptisun 5? I recommend ...
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| Water dragon | 3/21/2009 |
Q: For a Chinese water dragon, if the temperature in the cage gets to hot then cools off a significant ...
A: Well, exactly HOW hot did it get & for how long did it stay that hot? How is your water dragon ...
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| rocky... | 3/21/2009 |
Q: hey...my boyfriend and i bought an Egyptian euromastyx around thanksgiving time. rocky..(euro)was ...
A: Well, it could be possible that he is or has been partially brumating. However, his basking temps ...
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| Max | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My son's leopard gecko was given some antibioitc ointment for eye problems from our reptile vet. We ...
A: Great that Max seems to be doing better. Well, at least he shed & looks better anyway. I don't ...
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| Is my bearded dragon sick? | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My bearded dragon doesn't eat as much as he used to, he hasn't pooped in probably weeks and he ...
A: How old is your dragon? What type & brand of UVB are you using, & how old are they? How far is the ...
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| Fat belly, thin tail, squinting eyes? Eek! | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I just got back from college for break and one of my leopard geckos (which my sister has been ...
A: What type of lighting has been used on the leopard gecko? What type of substrate is being used? Is ...
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| My Water Dragons | 3/20/2009 |
Q: The basking light is by all living things 100w and the red light is 100w by zoo med, also a ...
A: The flourescent tube UVB, which brand is it? How old is it? How close to your water dragons is it? ...
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| Australian Eastern Water Dragon | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Do male dragons eat the young dragons ANSWER: Hello Judith, If you are even remotely thinking ...
A: OH! LOL Ok, that is great you are not putting them in together, whew, I was worried about that. ...
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| Max | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My son's leopard gecko was given some antibioitc ointment for eye problems from our reptile vet. We ...
A: How is Max today? Man that is too bad. Well, accidents happen & they do regrow their tails all of ...
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| Max | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My son's leopard gecko was given some antibioitc ointment for eye problems from our reptile vet. We ...
A: Oh no, poor Max!! He is exhibiting normal behavior. When they lose their tail, it really is ...
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| Leo Gecko training | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I bought a Leo gecko about 4 months ago now and I think it is roughly 5-6 months old. It is well ...
A: This will most definitely be the most interesting study I have ever seen with leopard geckos!! :-)) ...
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| Australian Eastern Water Dragon | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Do male dragons eat the young dragons
A: If you are even remotely thinking about putting a young dragon in with an adult male or female, ...
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| my bearded dragon has bloated stomach. not eating. | 3/19/2009 |
Q: my lizard is a bearded dragon. it is maybe 2 or 3 years old. he eats crickets, tomato bugs, lettuce ...
A: Well, we need to change a few things with your setup. He is most likely bloated because he is not ...
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| My water dragons | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I responded to your questions you asked about lighting and stuff in the form of adding to your ...
A: Oh, I may have had too many questions for the day. What other questions do you have? Did you ...
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| Leo Gecko | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I bought a Leo gecko about 4 months ago now and I think it is roughly 5-6 months old. It is well ...
A: LOL Well, they are pretty intelligent. We used to have one who would sit on top of his cave when ...
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| leopard gecko | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I just got 2 baby leopard geckos. I have had one before. They are living together. I am using the ...
A: How are things today? Well, with them being so young right now you wont be able to tell what sex ...
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| UVB light type &positioning for a bearded dragon | 3/17/2009 |
Q: No pun intended but I'm hoping you can shed some light on this for me. I'm currently looking to ...
A: Great glad I could help. Yes, the Reptisun 10 would be best mounted either along the back of the ...
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| transporting Bearded dragons | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how to take my bearded dragons on a trip. I am moving back to ...
A: Have they been brumating over the winter? Does your car have a heater I assume? :-)) You can get a ...
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| leopard gecko | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I just got 2 baby leopard geckos. I have had one before. They are living together. I am using the ...
A: Unfortunately, no, nothing else can live with the baby leopard geckos. It is not recommended to mix ...
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| UVB light type &positioning for a bearded dragon | 3/16/2009 |
Q: No pun intended but I'm hoping you can shed some light on this for me. I'm currently looking to ...
A: Personally, for a 4x2x2, I would recommend the Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb over the Reptiglo 8 ...
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| Leopard gecko-bloating | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Hey, I just got a new baby leopard gecko and her belly is swollen/bloating, we can see right through ...
A: Wow you bought a baby leopard gecko & it was sold to you ill? Where did you get it from? My first ...
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| Leopard gecko, tank mate dying. | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I left for a wedding this weekend and left my geckos with food, water, and their light is on a ...
A: Oh that is too bad! Was he ill before you left? Could they have been in a fight possibly? Were ...
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| Bearded Dragon's color | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I am a new beardie owner and have a few questions. He/she is about 6-7 months old and we have had it ...
A: Good that you upgraded his tank size to a 40 gallon tank instead of a 20 gallon. What are you ...
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| my beardie is coughing | 3/15/2009 |
Q: for about a week my bearded dragon Riddick has been making a wierd cough-like sound, i have asked ...
A: What are the temps in the tank, & what type of thermometer are you using to measure them with? A ...
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| My water dragons | 3/15/2009 |
Q: We got two 3 month old water dragons about 2 weeks ago and they were healthy and ate many crickets ...
A: Can you tell me about their setup, such as the type & brand of UVB lights you are using, is it a ...
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| Bearded dragon eye problems due to UV light | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My name is Sophie. I have an 8 year old bearded dragon that has never had any health issues before. ...
A: Was a bloodtest done to determine calcium levels? If you keep going to way you are, he will slowly ...
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| Breaded Dragon | 3/14/2009 |
Q: We have a Breaded dragon he is not doing good he isn't eating, or drinking we have soaked him he ...
A: I urge you to get a UVB light as soon as you can, just in the case your dragon is a female. She ...
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| Breaded Dragon | 3/14/2009 |
Q: We have a Breaded dragon he is not doing good he isn't eating, or drinking we have soaked him he ...
A: How long have you had him for? Do you have a UVB light? The Sun Glo is only a basking light & ...
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| B.D. | 3/14/2009 |
Q: We have a Breaded dragon he is not doing good he isn't eating, or drinking we have soaked him he ...
A: What type & brand of UVB are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb, or a compact or coil light? ...
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| Frilled dragon | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I have quite a few lizards but i've had my frilly for the longest not sure exactly how old he is but ...
A: He is really pretty. What are the temps in the tank? How do you measure them? The tank size seems ...
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| my leo gecko | 3/13/2009 |
Q: i have a leo gecko that seems as if it is doing fine. but the past few days it has been ...
A: Do you have an undertank heater being used in conjunction with an overhead basking light? The ...
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| Bearded dragon eye problems due to UV light | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My name is Sophie. I have an 8 year old bearded dragon that has never had any health issues before. ...
A: Wow so he does not have metabolic bone disease after 8 years of no UVB lighting? That is very ...
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| skinn? | 3/12/2009 |
Q: i just noticed today that one of my uros has small blisters on her back I'm not sure where she got ...
A: Can you post a picture of your uro for me please? What type of basking light are you using, & how ...
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| Shedding | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko for a while now with no problems until recently. she has a problem completely ...
A: Do you have a moist humid hide for her on the warm end to help her out with shedding? Usually most ...
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| bearded dragon | 3/11/2009 |
Q: hi i just got a bearded dragon hes 3 years old he was ok yesturday but 2day he wont eat or open hes ...
A: What type & brand of UVB lighting are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil ...
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| bearded dragon has a hard time opening his eyes. | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a five month old berdy. I have had a lot of trouble with him, but I think I have fixed every ...
A: Ok, first off great that you replaced the Reptisun 10 compact, those are extremely hazardous lights. ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I've had my gecko about a month now and he had his first shed a week ago. Everything went fine ...
A: You may just have to put him in water, literally, to get it to come off. Or you could find some ...
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| leopard ghecko | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My son has two leopard geckos about two years old. One is getting very fat in the body but has a ...
A: How do his stools look? How large of superworms are you feeding? What type of substrate do you ...
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| leopard gecko mouth lump | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko that has recently developed a red-ish lump/bump on the side of the lower part ...
A: Great! Let me know how he is doing. Definitely, if a cricket bit him, that can cause a nasty bite ...
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| leopard gecko mouth lump | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a leopard gecko that has recently developed a red-ish lump/bump on the side of the lower part ...
A: Did the males fight? Could the eye possibly have gotten injured? I would suggest for the mouth, ...
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| Beardie lump | 3/8/2009 |
Q: my male bearded dragon has got a lump showing through his neck, it has only come up in the past 2 ...
A: Could you possibly post a picture of that for me? It is hard or soft? It could be an abscess of ...
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| leopard gecko emergency???? | 3/8/2009 |
Q: i have a pair of blizzard leopard geckos. a male (bernard)and a female (cici). we recently ...
A: It sounds like she may be eating all of the food because she is gravid. Is he drinking anything? ...
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| Leopard gecko Enclosure | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Can u list the things i need in their enclosure and is a heat lamp necessary or can u use a heat mat ...
A: You will need a 10gallon or a 20gallon tank for your leopard gecko. A heatmat or undertank heater on ...
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| Leopard gecko | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I bought a leopard gecko about a month ago and he is very very thin and he was when I bought him. He ...
A: Good that you have your gecko on paper towels. Are you using an undertank heater for him, in ...
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| leopard gecko health | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My leopard gecko's feces has been yellow for the past couple of days and I can't figure out why. I ...
A: How old is your leopard gecko? What type of supplementation are you giving & how often does he get ...
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| My Bearded Dragon hasn't been eating for weeks | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My male B.D. stops eating about 2 weeks ago no matter what I feed him. I got him about 3 weeks ago ...
A: Ok. How close is the MegaRay 160watt bulb from him? They are safe bulbs but the 160watts do have ...
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| leopard gecko | 3/6/2009 |
Q: We got a leopard gecko at Christmas (he's pretty big about 6")which we are in love with. But we've ...
A: Oh well at least you found him though! Things happen. I am just glad you found him. Well, really, ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Our "Lizzy" is about 11-12 years old. She has been in excellent health until 2 weeks ago. She has ...
A: Well, congratulations on having a 13 year old gecko. Sorry to hear she is having some trouble. I do ...
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| dragon | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i have a bearded dragon that just laid her first batch of eggs so then a few days later i went to go ...
A: I am not familiar with Rep Po brand. There is a Rep Pro light but it is a mercury vapor bulb. You ...
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| dragon | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i have a bearded dragon that just laid her first batch of eggs so then a few days later i went to go ...
A: What brand of flourescent tube UVB are you using, & how old is it? If it is older than 5 or so ...
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| bearded dragon | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i have a bearded dragon who is not acting very well he was on his rock and must have fell off and he ...
A: Well, you just got him, so most likely it is nothing you have done. Do you know if he was under UVB ...
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| my uro | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a Mali Euro today. He is about 4 yrs. old and looks to be very healthy. He is very ...
A: Oh definitely do not keep the basking light on all day & night. He needs a 12 hour daylight cycle & ...
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| Follow up Question | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Going to get new UVB light, Basking light, and reptile carpet for him. What are the best things to ...
A: That is great he is up & around a little bit more today. They are omnivorous which means he does ...
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| Leopard Gecko breeding | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I am interested in breeding leopard geckos. However, I have heard that some females can lay up to ...
A: Oh ok. Removing the male from the tank with the female is not a problem. Some breeders leave them ...
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| Leopard Gecko breeding | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I am interested in breeding leopard geckos. However, I have heard that some females can lay up to ...
A: Unfortunately, there is nothing that you can do to limit how many eggs & clutches they will lay. ...
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| swollen eye on veiled chameleon | 3/3/2009 |
Q: its this reddish sack that is blocking his vision. he has been having problems with eating and ...
A: Which UVB did he suggest? Either a Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb, or a mercury vapor bulb are ...
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| Leopard Gecko Health | 3/3/2009 |
Q: Were do i start first i just got a leopard gecko to go with my female and he sleeps standing up and ...
A: Can you post a picture of the lump for me? That would be helpful. Remember, they are stressed when ...
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| dragon | 3/3/2009 |
Q: i have a bearded dragon that just laid her first batch of eggs so then a few days later i went to go ...
A: How old is your dragon? Is she housed alone, & did she lay infertile eggs? Do you have a UVB light ...
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| Follow up Question | 3/3/2009 |
Q: They wouldn't let me ask another follow up question so copied old ones hope that is ok.......He will ...
A: No, he wont miss burrowing with the reptile carpet. It will be much safer for him. The best UVB ...
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| leopard gecko | 3/3/2009 |
Q: What happens when the whole tail has been cut off? I don't know how this happened but I was ...
A: What do you mean the tail has been cut off, did an accident happen? Or, did he "drop" his tail? How ...
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| "warts" under Beardie's Tail | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a year and a half year old Bearded Dragon. Yesterday I noticed some bumps under his tail ...
A: Do they look like this? http://www.herpcenter.com/sexing-bearded-dragons.html If so, it is normal. ...
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| Not Eating | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am babysitting my sons African Yellow Throated Plated Lizard while he is away at college. I am ...
A: Ok. I can just about guarantee you that most of his problem is going to be his lighting. The ESU ...
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| Not Eating | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am babysitting my sons African Yellow Throated Plated Lizard while he is away at college. I am ...
A: What brand is on the flourescent tube bulb? The brand should be stamped on the base of the bulb ...
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| Leopard Gecko Relocation | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have had my leopard gecko in a 10 gallon tank and moved him into a 44 gallon tank. Since the move ...
A: Oh he is going through relocation stress. They are very sensitive creatures & very keen on picking ...
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| my leopard gecko | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I think that I want to go ahead and get the panacur just in case he gets worse and that way I will ...
A: I am not sure whether or not the nipple would fit the .5cc syringe or not. At 20grams he will need ...
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| Not Eating | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I am babysitting my sons African Yellow Throated Plated Lizard while he is away at college. I am ...
A: Can you post a picture of the African Yellow Throated Plated lizard for me? How big is he? Do you ...
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| my leopard gecko | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions concerning him. I have noticed in the past two days that his feces is not ...
A: That is fine if you want to get the 1cc syringe so you can use the nipple for him. It is a little ...
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| my leopard gecko | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions concerning him. I have noticed in the past two days that his feces is not ...
A: He looks really good though. So, he finally hit 20 grams? That is not bad. At least he gained ...
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| General Questions About Bearded Dragon | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions about bearded dragons. I currently own a 6 month old bearded dragon. He is ...
A: The liquid calcium should be .1cc per 100 grams. :-)) You can mix it with water if you would like ...
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| my leopard gecko | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions concerning him. I have noticed in the past two days that his feces is not ...
A: Well, there are other options. You have a few choices. You could go ahead & deworm him to see if ...
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| General Questions About Bearded Dragon | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions about bearded dragons. I currently own a 6 month old bearded dragon. He is ...
A: The Powersun is a decent bulb. No, you can change it every 8-12 months but with the Powersun you ...
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| lizard looing toes need help please! | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Why is my bearded dragon losing his toes off of one foot?
A: Are you housing him with another dragon? Do you provide UVB lighting for him? If so, is it a ...
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| my leopard gecko | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions concerning him. I have noticed in the past two days that his feces is not ...
A: Yes, he most definitely could have parasites, worms etc. Can you get a fecal done on him by any ...
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| leopard geckos | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Hey i have 2 female leaopard geckos and 1 male. One females just layed eggs this morning. i know ...
A: Well, the plastic container is fine, but you need a lid on top with ventilation holes to hold the ...
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| General Questions About Bearded Dragon | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions about bearded dragons. I currently own a 6 month old bearded dragon. He is ...
A: The type of UVB light, is it a mercury vapor bulb, the Powersun? Please let me know the type it ...
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| my albino leopard gecko | 2/27/2009 |
Q: my gecko godzilla hasn't eaten in a month and a half she has opened her eyes that much and does eat ...
A: What type of setup for her do you have? Are you using an undertank heater in conjunction with a low ...
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| Green Anole not eating. | 2/26/2009 |
Q: A anole that we have is not eating and he is shedding quite a bit, and we think that this is the ...
A: OH NO! I am so sorry about your anole! Geez, we got to him too late. He must have had parasites ...
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| Is my leopard gecko pregnant? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: i was told by the previous owner that she was pregnant, but how will i know when she is going to lay ...
A: Well, it should be roughly 4-5 weeks after conception that she will lay. You should be able to see ...
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| sand substrate | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a large adult bearded dragon. I currently use ground walnut shell for a substrate but want ...
A: Yes, definitely switch from walnut shell. That is perfectly fine if you want to use beach sand, ...
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| New Leo | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I really have 2 questions for you. I picked up a 5 month old leopard gecko yesterday and put her ...
A: Ok, great. The extra layer of carpet should help. Can you feel any heat from the undertank heater ...
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| Green Anole not eating. | 2/25/2009 |
Q: A anole that we have is not eating and he is shedding quite a bit, and we think that this is the ...
A: The shedding does make some difference on their appetite, yes. What are the temps in the tank, & ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 2/24/2009 |
Q: have the light on he same side as the heating pad or other side and should i have a humidity hide ...
A: You will need to have an undertank heater on one end, with the low wattage basking light being used ...
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| Monitor lizard eye watering problem | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I've recently acquired a pair of black throat monitors, each around 5ft in length and overall ...
A: How is he doing today? That is a large enclosure, so that is good. I am sure you get them out alot ...
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| Hacking beardie | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Have a young beardie. She started this strange hiccup with a chirp sound on Thursday. This hiccup ...
A: The digital stick on thermometer is not accurate for measuring the basking spot so I am not sure if ...
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| New Leo | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I really have 2 questions for you. I picked up a 5 month old leopard gecko yesterday and put her ...
A: Wow that is too bad. I have never had that happen before. What type of heating pad is it? How ...
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| swollen eye on veiled chameleon | 2/24/2009 |
Q: its this reddish sack that is blocking his vision. he has been having problems with eating and ...
A: Ok, that UVB is not a good one. Any UVB light that you will find at walmart is no good. Is it a ...
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| Monitor lizard eye watering problem | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I've recently acquired a pair of black throat monitors, each around 5ft in length and overall ...
A: Wow I bet they are georgeous. Could you post a picture of them for me? How large is their ...
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| my beardie | 2/23/2009 |
Q: About two weeks ago my bearded dragons eye began to swell. Its like a bubble now. Its gotten better ...
A: What did the vet say regarding the swelling, etc? Did he take some fluid to culture it to see if ...
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| bearded dragon | 2/23/2009 |
Q: yes i just got a beardie from my sons friend he hasnt given him the best care and i snatched him at ...
A: Well, he may not grow a whole lot more. He could be a Rankins possibly which is a vitticeps hybrid. ...
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| swollen eye on veiled chameleon | 2/23/2009 |
Q: its this reddish sack that is blocking his vision. he has been having problems with eating and ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? Is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil ...
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| trouble swallowing | 2/23/2009 |
Q: We currently are looking after an adult bearded dragon. Upon receiving him he drags his both back ...
A: We need to go over your tank setup a bit more. What type & brand is your UVB light? Is it a ...
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| leapord geiko | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My lizard has not eaten for months. The pet store said as long as his tail was fat he would be ...
A: Oh geez, that is sad, poor thing. Sometimes moving does a number on them with stress. Can you tell ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Hello i have jus purchased a leopard gecko and i have had him for about 24 hrs and he has been ...
A: Let's go over your tank setup to ensure that it is all correct for him. Do you have an undertank ...
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| gecho sick | 2/22/2009 |
Q: my gecko is very sick. he has a black spot that appears to be near his digestive system. he has lost ...
A: What type of setup do you have? Do you have an undertank heater being used in conjunction with a ...
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| bearded dragon | 2/22/2009 |
Q: yes i just got a beardie from my sons friend he hasnt given him the best care and i snatched him at ...
A: Wow that is sad, at 10 months old only 6 inches long. Is that including his tail, or without? Can ...
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| Hacking beardie | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Have a young beardie. She started this strange hiccup with a chirp sound on Thursday. This hiccup ...
A: Could you tell me more about your setup please. What type of basking light are you using? Is it a ...
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| bearded dragon bath | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I just received my Dragon today from a friend, so my information may not be completely accurate; but ...
A: Well, if you just got your dragon from a friend & his stools were that messy, he most likely has ...
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| water dragon | 2/21/2009 |
Q: my water dragon recently bumped his nose on the glass and he formed a scab but it has his one side ...
A: Oh great! That is good to hear, finally huh? So maybe now he will start eating a little bit more. ...
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| Turtle, the listless gecko | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Turtle already seems better The parasite med is "panacur." .04 units weekly for four weeks (vet ...
A: I hope that Turtle is doing better & her appetite is picking up. Did he do a fecal on her though to ...
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| water dragon | 2/20/2009 |
Q: my water dragon recently bumped his nose on the glass and he formed a scab but it has his one side ...
A: Good that it doesn't look infected right now. Poor guy, you may need to handfeed him for awhile. ...
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| bearded dragon behaviour | 2/20/2009 |
Q: i brought a 1 yr old male bd last wk,he has been fine up till today when i cleaned out his viv and ...
A: Oh that is totally normal behavior for a 1 year old male bearded dragon! LOL He is full of ...
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| Turtle, the listless gecko | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Turtle already seems better The parasite med is "panacur." .04 units weekly for four weeks (vet ...
A: I hope Turtle is doing better. So what worms did he have? The panacur is for worms like ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month Bearded dragon who has had a fall . Last Sunday I was cleaning them out when my ...
A: Oh that is too bad that Stewie fell like that. Did he fall onto the carpet or onto a hard wood or ...
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| water dragon | 2/20/2009 |
Q: my water dragon recently bumped his nose on the glass and he formed a scab but it has his one side ...
A: That is too bad. You should start by getting some betadine to clean that area off to see if you can ...
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| mali uromastix | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Do you know the normal behaviors of this species? My husband has recently purchased a baby (about 5 ...
A: Well, that is not normal for a baby Uro to be hiding in the cave during the day. They are not ...
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| my beardie | 2/19/2009 |
Q: About two weeks ago my bearded dragons eye began to swell. Its like a bubble now. Its gotten better ...
A: You do need to start measuring his temps, that is very important. As I said in the other message, ...
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| my beardie | 2/19/2009 |
Q: About two weeks ago my bearded dragons eye began to swell. Its like a bubble now. Its gotten better ...
A: What brand is your flourescent tube UVB, & how old is it? If it is older than 5 months, it needs to ...
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| listless crested gecko | 2/19/2009 |
Q: My son has three crested geckos--loves them like mad! Two of them were born together and live ...
A: I hope the vet dosed her appropriately for the parasite meds. It was probably Albon. Are you ...
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| i think my beared dragons could have worms | 2/19/2009 |
Q: im really worried bout 2 of by beared dragons.they are both females and living with a male.i think ...
A: Well, it is not recommended to house females with a male on a permanent basis as too much stress ...
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| listless crested gecko | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My son has three crested geckos--loves them like mad! Two of them were born together and live ...
A: Great, what did the vet say? Oh the blue light would be a UVA that is it, no UVB. So what yo uneed ...
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| my beardie | 2/18/2009 |
Q: About two weeks ago my bearded dragons eye began to swell. Its like a bubble now. Its gotten better ...
A: Can you post a picture of him, please for me? What type of substrate do you use? A loose substrate ...
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| eastern collared lizard | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have an eastern collared lizard that is roughly 5 years old. I noticed last night that he has a ...
A: Wow, that sounds somewhat serious. Can you post a picture of that for me? Could he possibly have ...
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| gecko injury | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Help. My gecko shed her skin 2 days ago and since has a swollen right front leg. I have checked and ...
A: Can you post a picture of that for me? Try giving her a bath to see if there is any skin left over ...
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| listless crested gecko | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My son has three crested geckos--loves them like mad! Two of them were born together and live ...
A: What type of UVB lighting are you using for him? Crested geckos do need full spectrum UVB lighting ...
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| corn snake not sheding | 2/17/2009 |
Q: "hi i was wondering if you could please help me i got a corn snake in may last year she was a baby ...
A: It is normal that she could slow down. She has grown alot & may be close to reaching her full size ...
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| Gecko Not Eating | 2/17/2009 |
Q: im worried about my leo. I have had him for 5 years and he has always been a good eater. Mostly ...
A: Sorry, I definitely don't want to discourage you from taking him with you on occassion but if it is ...
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| Gecko Not Eating | 2/17/2009 |
Q: im worried about my leo. I have had him for 5 years and he has always been a good eater. Mostly ...
A: How often do you take him on a trip? They stress very easily. So too much traveling could be too ...
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| bearddragons | 2/17/2009 |
Q: i have a 55 gallon fish tank i have 2 bearddragons 1 side off the tank is 95 the other side is 80 ...
A: Do you have 2 females in the 55 gallon tank? A 55 gallon is good sized, but when they get larger it ...
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| leopard geckos issues... | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Alright, here's the deal! i got leo about 1 mo ago and he didnt eat for about the first week then ...
A: That is great your sick one is starting to do better now. Very good news! I am happy to hear his ...
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| multiple questions lol | 2/16/2009 |
Q: ok well for starters i was wondering if you would be able to give me some charteristic details of ...
A: Great that he has not bitten you though even if he is aggressive toward the other males, that is ...
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| Green anole's weird behavior | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have two happy green anoles, a boy and a girl. My girl anole has been acting strange recently. She ...
A: Are you providing any UVB lighting for them? While they are small reptiles, they do need full ...
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| multiple questions lol | 2/15/2009 |
Q: ok well for starters i was wondering if you would be able to give me some charteristic details of ...
A: I was just making sure that you did not house your skink & your geckos together. You would be ...
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| mites | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I lifted up my gecko's moist hide box and found some microscopic white bugs; look like mites. I ...
A: You did the right thing by baking & boiling everything as well as throwing out the bedding. Also, ...
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| my super hypo carrot tail leopard gecko | 2/15/2009 |
Q: i don't think that he is going to shed his skin because when i dot him he had a few bits o shed skin ...
A: That is wonderful that he is doing better now. :-)) I was thinking that the UVB light could be ...
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| uromastyz health | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Our approx. 7 yr old male uromastyx stopped eating about 2 weeks ago. He sleeps about 17 hrs a day ...
A: Yeah the UVB lights don't burn out but the emissions do decline even if the light is still not burnt ...
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| Gout in veiled chameleon | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Gout in veiled chameleon I have a female veiled chameleon that is about two years old. I have ...
A: Did she get a decent amount of oral fluids by way of hand watering her? How are you measuring the ...
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| multiple questions lol | 2/14/2009 |
Q: ok well for starters i was wondering if you would be able to give me some charteristic details of ...
A: How large is your carrot tail leopard gecko? Where did you get him? Is he aggressive or ...
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| leopard geckos issues... | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Alright, here's the deal! i got leo about 1 mo ago and he didnt eat for about the first week then ...
A: Yeah you normally can see their liver like that as their skin is basically translucent on their ...
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| bearded dragon | 2/14/2009 |
Q: i have a beardie that had a tail nip from its cage mate the other week, i seperated them but today i ...
A: What brand of the 10% are you using, a Reptisun or a Reptiglo? At 5 months, it needs to be changed ...
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| Gout in veiled chameleon | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Gout in veiled chameleon I have a female veiled chameleon that is about two years old. I have ...
A: Wow that is too bad. Yes, drinking more than normal is indicative of kidney problems alot of ...
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| bearded dragon | 2/13/2009 |
Q: i have a beardie that had a tail nip from its cage mate the other week, i seperated them but today i ...
A: Could you tell me what type of setups you have? What type & brand of UVB light do you have, a ...
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| my super hypo carrot tail leopard gecko | 2/13/2009 |
Q: i don't think that he is going to shed his skin because when i dot him he had a few bits o shed skin ...
A: GREAT news to hear that he finally went to the bathroom, & seems to be feeling better. Remember ...
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| uromastyz health | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Our approx. 7 yr old male uromastyx stopped eating about 2 weeks ago. He sleeps about 17 hrs a day ...
A: How long have you been using the Reptiglo 10 flourescent tube light? Unfortunately, those lights are ...
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| uromastyz health | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Our approx. 7 yr old male uromastyx stopped eating about 2 weeks ago. He sleeps about 17 hrs a day ...
A: Well, little Lizzie has been through it hasn't he? Why don't you tell me a little bit about his ...
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| my super hypo carrot tail leopard gecko | 2/12/2009 |
Q: i don't think that he is going to shed his skin because when i dot him he had a few bits o shed skin ...
A: Let's go over your setup again. What are the temps? Are you measuring the temps with a digital ...
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| leopard gecko | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I noticed right after our leopard gecko shed her skin, her mouth area is red. She isn't eating and ...
A: I do not recommend catfood for reptiles. It is too high in protein & fat & reptiles do not break ...
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| leopard geckos issues... | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Alright, here's the deal! i got leo about 1 mo ago and he didnt eat for about the first week then ...
A: Well, you can usually see through their body a little bit. Where was the dark spot that you saw? ...
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| Mali uromastyx | 2/11/2009 |
Q: martin ANSWER: Hello Martin, What are your temps now? They need a basking of around 125-130 with ...
A: Keep in mind that they do have requirements for UVB lighting. I suggest that you look for a Hagen ...
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| my super hypo carrot tail leopard gecko | 2/11/2009 |
Q: i am concerned about my leopard gecko Blitz.i got him on the seventh of February and he has not been ...
A: How is he doing today? Great, the temps sound pretty good then. The reptiglo 2 is the coil, ...
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| leopard gecko | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I noticed right after our leopard gecko shed her skin, her mouth area is red. She isn't eating and ...
A: Could she have rubbed it raw on something trying to get her shed off? Do you have a loose substrate? ...
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| Beardie Vegephobia! | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My Beardie (approx. 1 year old) doesn't touch his veg, which I wash, chop, mix, powder and mist ...
A: Oh be careful with the avocado, they are toxic to them! They cannot handle citric acid well, as it ...
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| bearded dragon | 2/10/2009 |
Q: he is off his food completely and will only accept baby food out of a pipette-he drinks regularly ...
A: How old is your dragon now? Are you in the UK or the US? I hate to tell you but the Reptiglo 10 ...
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| my superhypo carrot tail leopard gecko | 2/10/2009 |
Q: i am concerned about my leopard gecko Blitz.i got him on the seventh of February and he has not been ...
A: Great you have an undertank heater & a heat lamp. You will need to doublecheck the temperatures. ...
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| my superhypo carrot tail leopard gecko | 2/10/2009 |
Q: i am concerned about my leopard gecko Blitz.i got him on the seventh of February and he has not been ...
A: Let's go over your tank setup to make sure it is all correct for him. Also, they normally take a ...
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| water turtle | 2/9/2009 |
Q: My red ear slider is losing its scales consecutively around the base of its shell, starting at the ...
A: What type of feeding schedule do you have for your red ear slider? Do you provide UVB lighting for ...
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| Veiled cham has lumps | 2/9/2009 |
Q: my 2 year old veiled has lumps along his spine. does not affect him in any way. He is given ...
A: Those bumps do need to be looked at though, it could be cysts of some sort but could be aspirated to ...
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| how to get 2 bearded dragons from toronto to calgary? | 2/9/2009 |
Q: is there any way i can get my 2 bearded dragons from toronto ontario to calgary alberta the one ...
A: How are you traveling, by car or plane? It is extremely cold up there so however you travel you are ...
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| bearded dragon tail problems | 2/9/2009 |
Q: i have a beardie that seems to be having problems with her tail. It has turned black on the end and ...
A: So you are housing the dragons all separately, correct? Can you post a picture of the tail for me so ...
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| metabolic bone disease | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have brought my bearded dragon for a checkup a while back to a vet because of the bump on his leg, ...
A: Are you using a good quality UVB light? What type & brand of UVB are you using a flourescent tube ...
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| Box Turtle | 2/8/2009 |
Q: We have had a box turtle we adopted from school for 9 years. Of course we got little instruction ...
A: Are you providing UVB lighting for him? Does he have a basking light to provide a basking spot of ...
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| Leopard Gecko not eating or drinking!! | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I purchased a leopard gecko from the pet store 10 days ago for my son. I initially started using ...
A: First I am happy to hear that you changed out the calcium based sand. Geckos are terrible about ...
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| Mali uromastyx | 2/7/2009 |
Q: martin
A: What are your temps now? They need a basking of around 125-130 with several varing gradients so ...
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| bearded dragon wee wee | 2/7/2009 |
Q: To refresh I have the 10 1/2 year old beardie wee he has liver problems. i asked you about some ...
A: Dandelion root is great, & has naturally ocurring vitamin A in it. It helps clean the blood. Milk ...
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| re horsefiels and leopard tortoises | 2/7/2009 |
Q: thanks
A: The leopard tortoises do get larger than the horsefield tortoises. It usually is not recommended ...
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| Veiled cham has lumps | 2/7/2009 |
Q: my 2 year old veiled has lumps along his spine. does not affect him in any way. He is given ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil ...
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| Beardie Vegephobia! | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My Beardie (approx. 1 year old) doesn't touch his veg, which I wash, chop, mix, powder and mist ...
A: LOL Well, that is kind of normal, sometimes adults are very difficult to entice them into eating ...
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| metabolic bone disease | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have brought my bearded dragon for a checkup a while back to a vet because of the bump on his leg, ...
A: Well, did the vet do an x-ray or a bloodtest to determine metabolic bone disease? How old is your ...
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| tail nips in beardies | 2/5/2009 |
Q: both doing well but i have noticed today that my red one looks like it has had its tail bitten on ...
A: Well, you need to most likely separate them soon before more nips occur. At that age, they are very ...
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| water dragons | 2/5/2009 |
Q: one of my water dragons keeps one of his eyes closed now all the time. im from a real real small ...
A: What type of lighting are you using for him, a bright white light, or a colored light? What type & ...
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| my waterdragon needs help | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me help my waterdragon. She is around two or three years old and was ...
A: The Reptiglo 5 flourescent tube light is an extremely weak UVB light. Here is a chart to show you ...
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| Bearded dragon won't eat following parasites | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Update: Since I last wrote to you on 7/1/09 my son's bearded dragon has put on another 50 gms. He ...
A: GREAT to hear that your son's beardie put on another 50 grams, so, he must be eating tons now & ...
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| my waterdragon needs help | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me help my waterdragon. She is around two or three years old and was ...
A: I need to know the brand of the UVB. If you look on the base of the tube it should have the brand ...
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| my waterdragon needs help | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me help my waterdragon. She is around two or three years old and was ...
A: Sorry your water dragon is having some trouble. If you can tell me a little more about your setup, ...
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| Beardie with MBD | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My Beardie has been diagnosed with MBD for about 5-6 months. He had been treated with calcium ...
A: How old is your dragon? I think that the antibiotics have been causing the problems. A dragon ...
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| leopard gecko | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My leo is 15 years old and recently has become very thin and does not appear to be eating. My ...
A: Great your gecko is 15 years, wow. No, they don't necessarily stop eating before they are going to ...
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| my leopard lizards nail came off | 2/3/2009 |
Q: my leopard lizard is over a year old. and i was helping him shed the rest of the extra skin off his ...
A: Helly Bryttni, Well, he should be ok. You must have ripped the nail bed. So the entire nail came ...
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| Continued questions on fat-tailed gecko | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I'm just still worried about my gecko. So he finally licked up some baby food off a cotton swab ...
A: Well, it could be respiratory related but since your temps are fine, it probably is not. Sometimes ...
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| Continued questions on fat-tailed gecko | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I'm just still worried about my gecko. So he finally licked up some baby food off a cotton swab ...
A: I really think that you need to get a fecal done on him. He could have parasites or worms. Do you ...
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| crested gecko | 2/2/2009 |
Q: we have a female crested gecko about 3 years old. She has had a couple of spells where she runs ...
A: I hate to say this but the R-Zilla T-50 desert series is the worst light on the market. That light ...
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| stressed bearded dragon | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male bearded dragon and decided to get him a female. She is around the same age. ...
A: It is not a good idea to house a male & female together, I hate to say. It stresses them too much. ...
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| crested gecko | 2/1/2009 |
Q: we have a female crested gecko about 3 years old. She has had a couple of spells where she runs ...
A: Well, you will need to get at the very least, a Reptisun 5 or a Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb ...
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| Ball Python | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My BP is about a yr old. It looks like it has blood flowing underneath its skin. I'm upset! Help! ...
A: You can send a picture to my home email at: Drache613@cfl.rr.com if you would rather if you can't ...
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| crested gecko | 2/1/2009 |
Q: we have a female crested gecko about 3 years old. She has had a couple of spells where she runs ...
A: Are you using any UVB lighting & calcium for her? Crected geckos do require UVB lighting & without ...
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| Fat-tailed gecko not eating | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I saw a previous answer you gave to this sort of question, so I'll give you the setup I have my ...
A: GREAT that he just shed now. How is he doing this evening? The swab, just tickle the side of his ...
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| breeding bearded dragons | 1/31/2009 |
Q: i have started to breed my bearded dragons and i am in the right season i know what i should know ...
A: How old is your male & your female? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer for why she wont mate. ...
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| antibiotics and shedding | 1/31/2009 |
Q: i bought a pair of bearded dragons last week and found after a couple of days that they were both ...
A: Yes, I highly suggest getting a bright white light for basking since you are using a red light. ...
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| ? my beardie's lack of shedding | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old bearded dragon that we have had since he was 4mths old. He eats very well and ...
A: Hm, that is such a cute picture of George at Christmas! I hope Santa was good to him! :-)) I hate ...
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| ? my beardie's lack of shedding | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old bearded dragon that we have had since he was 4mths old. He eats very well and ...
A: GREAT! I am happy to hear that George is around 20 inches in length. The flourescent tube bulb, is ...
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| ? my beardie's lack of shedding | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old bearded dragon that we have had since he was 4mths old. He eats very well and ...
A: I need some more information on your setup to determine if your husbandry is correct. Do you use a ...
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| antibiotics and shedding | 1/30/2009 |
Q: i bought a pair of bearded dragons last week and found after a couple of days that they were both ...
A: Too bad you had an accident with the two males & had to rehome Casper. GREAT that you have already ...
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| Leopard gecko | 1/29/2009 |
Q: He does have the moss box & it is moist - it is about 90 -92 at that end of the tank. We do not ...
A: Well, he does need an undertank heater. They need underbelly heat to help with digestion much ...
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| leopard gecko | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I got my son a leopard gecko for Christmas - It shed that day and was eating 4-5 crickets/day. It ...
A: Hm, leopard geckos shed all of their body in one whole shed. The moss, is it pretty wet & moist ...
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| Fat-tailed gecko not eating | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I saw a previous answer you gave to this sort of question, so I'll give you the setup I have my ...
A: Good that he has adjusted to the move all the way across the US! His tail base is a bit thin, but ...
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| bearded dragon problems | 1/29/2009 |
Q: ok. so i just bought a bearded dragon and i stupidly put all of the 50 crickets in his cage when i ...
A: You are going to need to clean out his tank so you can get all of those crickets out of his tank so ...
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| my geko is acting funny | 1/29/2009 |
Q: my gecko has been very inactive and seems to be weak. he moves very slow and just sleeps a lot. he ...
A: What kind of gecko do you have? What is your setup like? Do you have an undertank heater & a low ...
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| Fat-tailed gecko not eating | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I saw a previous answer you gave to this sort of question, so I'll give you the setup I have my ...
A: How long has it been since you moved across country with him? That can really affect them, ...
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| bearded dragon | 1/28/2009 |
Q: We are 1st time parents to a baby bearded dragon i think he is probably 3-4 ,months old maybe a ...
A: Ok, well, you do need to make a few changes to your setup though. The compact & coil lights are ...
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| My AFT Geckos Health. | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I own 4 geckos, 3 of which are female leopard geckos and my male african fat tailed gecko. i have ...
A: Can you post a picture for me? Do you have enough humidity in there for him? It is not ...
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| leopard gecko (sunshine) | 1/28/2009 |
Q: We (my daughter & I...mostly me since she prefers the crested) have acquired a crested and a leopard ...
A: Well, how much larger is the crested gecko than the leopard gecko? It is not recommended to mix ...
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| gecko sick?? | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My gecko hasn't been eating for a while. She is shedding constantly and that dea skin is now ...
A: What type of setup do you have for her? Are you using an undertank heater along with a low wattage ...
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| My bearded dragon | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have owned my bearded dragon for just over a year and have just got him a larger tank.I have ...
A: Unfortunately, the Reptiglo 10 flourescent tube light is not a good one. The emissions are not ...
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| beardie dragons eggs | 1/27/2009 |
Q: my beardie dragon just had 20eggs yesterday they all looked fine they were all white but when i ...
A: If you could post a picture of the eggs, that would help. Sometimes, they will slightly deflate ...
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| yemen chameleon | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have just bought a yemen chameleon the is pregnant. I was wondering how many eggs she will lay. ...
A: Well, it is difficult to know exactly when they will lay, it is usually an estimation. She should be ...
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| my red eye tree frog | 1/27/2009 |
Q: i have a red eye tree frog tht has something wrong w him tht we cnt figure out what it is he seems ...
A: That would be a prolapse either rectal, intestinal or colon. It will eventually kill him if it is ...
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| My bearded dragon | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have owned my bearded dragon for just over a year and have just got him a larger tank.I have ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil light? ...
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| bearded dragon | 1/26/2009 |
Q: We are 1st time parents to a baby bearded dragon i think he is probably 3-4 ,months old maybe a ...
A: What type & brand of UVB are you using? Is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil light? ...
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| Leopard Gecko injury? | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My gecko has a strange red growth coming from its , um, rectum.What could this be?It was bleeding ...
A: Oh man I am sorry. That is so horrible. I am thinking that he probably has a terrible case of ...
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| leopard gecko not eating | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My Trace has recently purchased a pair of female young leopard geckos. We are using a coconut shell ...
A: That is odd. She must not be dealing with the relocation stress as well as the other one. Are they ...
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| lighting/heating | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Okay, please don't laugh at me for my questions. I just purchased my first bearded dragon and a ...
A: Oh I wont laugh at you! :-)) There are no dumb questions. I am glad you did ask though because ...
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| Leopard Gecko injury? | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My gecko has a strange red growth coming from its , um, rectum.What could this be?It was bleeding ...
A: Your leopard gecko has a prolapse. It could have been caused by a heavy infestation of worms or ...
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| humidity for my leopard gecko and temp. | 1/25/2009 |
Q: we have a juvenile leopard gecko in a 10 gallon fish tank with a hood (came with the tank) with a ...
A: The tank sounds setup pretty well. The undertank heating pad is where it is supposed to be right ...
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| Bearded Dragon - Heat burns? | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have had a BD for 3 years now & everything has been sweet until now, we have noticed he has a red ...
A: If you want you can send me some pictures at Drache613@cfl.rr.com What type & brand of UVB light ...
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| Leppard Gecko Problem | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Gecko has something hanging out of its bum. it is about 3/4 inch long and it is red and is bloody. ...
A: Oh no, that is not good. It is a prolapse, hon. I cannot tell if it is a intestinal, colon or ...
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| eyes | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Would you recommend buying the compact Reptisun 10 bulb or the 18" tube seeing as I would also have ...
A: Absolutely not, the Reptisun 10 compact light is practically as bad as the Zilla light. The only ...
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| baby mountain horned dragon | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My mountain horned dragon eggs hatched in Sept. We had one baby survive. The baby is doing well. He ...
A: Where does he flatten his body out underneath his basking light? If so, they do that to increase ...
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| chinese water dragon | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old chinese water dragon. he had not eaten in a few days and has a swollen mouth on ...
A: Can you post a picture of him? What did he cut his mouth on? Could he have hurt himself shedding or ...
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| Leopard Gecko | 1/23/2009 |
Q: .we got a female leopard gecko first time ever having one.My son seen it and fell in love with her ...
A: The substrate should not be wood chips. The crickets can hide in them & she wont be able to get to ...
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| eyes | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I know that Chinese Water Dragons would not be your level of expertise but I was wondering if you ...
A: You can get the Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb cheaper online at: www.petmountain.com Try to get ...
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| please help | 1/23/2009 |
Q: i have a dragon 3-4 months old and his eyes are really bad. they are red and look a little sunken ...
A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? Is it a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil ...
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| eyes | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I know that Chinese Water Dragons would not be your level of expertise but I was wondering if you ...
A: Oh I am sorry to have to tell you but the Zilla UVB coil is horrible & is most likely the cause of ...
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| Bearded Dragon heating | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have two bearded dragons in separate cages I read that there basking temperature needs to 100 ...
A: First off, great that your dragons are in separate tanks! How old are they? The recommended basking ...
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| Lathargic bearded dragon | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Our son's beardie is only 2 years old and recently has become very lathargic. Yesterday and today ...
A: Which exo terra flourescent tube, is it an 8 or a 10? If you are using a Exo terra Reptiglo 10, ...
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| Adopted Bearded Dragon | 1/22/2009 |
Q: My husband and i recently adopted a bearded dragon today from a pet store. They were for sale for ...
A: Well, what he is doing is a submissive arm wave action. I highly suggest putting him a tank by ...
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| Lathargic bearded dragon | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Our son's beardie is only 2 years old and recently has become very lathargic. Yesterday and today ...
A: Let's go over your tank setup first. What type & brand of UVB light are you using, is it a ...
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| eyes | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I know that Chinese Water Dragons would not be your level of expertise but I was wondering if you ...
A: Can you post a picture for me? The white spot, does it look fungal, or is it raised? Do you ...
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| Curly Tailed Liazrds | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought 2 cury tailed lizards. A male and female. I have them in a medium sized tank ...
A: Ok, well, hopefully they are not two males! No, they will not get along if they were two males & ...
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| blood python | 1/21/2009 |
Q: How often should blood pythons have a bowel movement? How can you tell if they are constipated? ...
A: How many rats do you feed at a time? Do you feed frozen/thawed or live? That sounds like an odd ...
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| Leo Gecko burnt | 1/20/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I recently (about a month ago) got a leopard gecko. Last night, as my boyfriend ...
A: Ouch, sorry to hear that! Accidents happen & with them they happen fast as they are so quick. You ...
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| Curly Tailed Liazrds | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought 2 cury tailed lizards. A male and female. I have them in a medium sized tank ...
A: You are positive you have a male & female or two males?? That almost sounds like male behavior & ...
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| blood python | 1/20/2009 |
Q: How often should blood pythons have a bowel movement? How can you tell if they are constipated?
A: How often do you feed your python? They have a slow digestive process, but normally they should go ...
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| Bulk crickets dying | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have bought crickets by the thousand for the past half year. The latest batch I bought about a ...
A: Wow that is too bad. You most likely got a bad batch unfortunately. Are they getting too cold or ...
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| breaded dragon | 1/19/2009 |
Q: since we last talked I have gotten him a UVB light and started him on calcium I am still giving him ...
A: I am sorry your son is having a hard time. It is difficult losing a pet. If you keep the same ...
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| MY GECKO IS SICK ! ! ! ! | 1/19/2009 |
Q: MY GECKO IS ABOUT 3 MONTHS OLD AND SHE USED TO EAT GOOD AND HAD A GOOD AMOUNT OF BODY FAT, BUT IN ...
A: First of all, do you have an undertank heater for her? Or do you just use a basking light? If you ...
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| bearded dragon | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you can answer my question about my possably pregnant bearded dragon...im not ...
A: Well, how old is your female? Is she housed alone or with a male? If she is housed with a male, I ...
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| metabolic bone disease | 1/19/2009 |
Q: what is the recommended treatment for MBD? How long before recovery progress can be noted? I am ...
A: The best thing that I can recommend for metabolic bone disease is liquid calcium. It will absorb so ...
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| breaded dragon | 1/19/2009 |
Q: since we last talked I have gotten him a UVB light and started him on calcium I am still giving him ...
A: I am very sorry! I was hoping that he was going to make it through this. Poor thing, you did your ...
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| cut on gecko's leg | 1/18/2009 |
Q: My son's pet gecko was in an accident and obtained a cut to her rear leg. The bleeding has stopped ...
A: Good that she doesn't seem to be favoring the leg right now. Just keep an eye on it & unless it ...
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| cut on gecko's leg | 1/18/2009 |
Q: My son's pet gecko was in an accident and obtained a cut to her rear leg. The bleeding has stopped ...
A: Is she able to walk on it at all? The bleeding has stopped you mentioned? Well you can try to treat ...
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| snakes | 1/18/2009 |
Q: hi i have a 2 year old bull snake at 6ft long in a 4 ft tank i i would like to know hwat temprature ...
A: I would recommend a basking spot of around 29C-34C for him. The daytime gradient can run from 24C ...
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| bearded dragon care | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have two dome fixtures on the tank that is a 20 gallon. The thermoter is a stuck on and it is ...
A: That Zoomed basking lamp is fine. They need full spectrum lighting which provides UVB & UVA. So ...
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| how do I tell | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have a boy and girl toghther in one tank and the female is not eating and I am worried about ...
A: How old are your dragons? You will need to eventually separate your dragons otherwise, they will ...
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| breaded dragon | 1/17/2009 |
Q: since we last talked I have gotten him a UVB light and started him on calcium I am still giving him ...
A: Great you got him a UVB light, did you get a Reptisun 10 tube bulb then? Good that you started him ...
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| eyes | 1/17/2009 |
Q: We recently got two baby dragons and one of them does not open its eyes they were open and now they ...
A: I am sorry, I know it can get confusing. Either one of the Reptisun 10 flourescent tube lights on ...
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| eyes | 1/17/2009 |
Q: We recently got two baby dragons and one of them does not open its eyes they were open and now they ...
A: Oh I hate to have to tell you but....that Zilla Tropical T50 series is a very dangerous light. Is ...
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| bearded dragons | 1/16/2009 |
Q: i would like to know if any of the herbal items named here can be deadly or harm my beardie! ...
A: Ah, a 10 year old with liver problems, wow that is great. There is also a product called ...
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| bearded dragon behavior | 1/16/2009 |
Q: We have a six month old sandfire bearded dragon(only for the last 2 and a half weeks). In the first ...
A: I totally understand the stress. Though it has always been thought that it is not "normal" for a ...
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| beard dragon | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My beard dragon is almost 4 years old he has been doing very well then about December 2008 I put him ...
A: Great you are getting a Reptisun 10 for him. I think that if he has not had any UVB at all, that he ...
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| Way too skinny 1.5 year leopard gecko | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I am extremely concerned about my 1.5 year old leo. We have had her since she was a hatchling, her ...
A: Hm, that is very frustrating. Definitely get a fecal smear done on her to check for worms or ...
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| eyes | 1/15/2009 |
Q: We recently got two baby dragons and one of them does not open its eyes they were open and now they ...
A: Well, are they housed together I am assuming? Sometimes if they do not shed the skin around the ...
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| bearded dragons | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I bought my dragon from a family that has had him for a year. The owner said he has always been ...
A: Could you run over your tank setup with me? What type & brand is his UVB light, a flourescent tube ...
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| Painted agama problems | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have had a painted agama for about a year. He was doing great, eating ...
A: Yes, a picture of them would be nice. We do need to make sure of their sexes. Can you determine by ...
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| bearded dragon sprain? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: a few weeks ago our female bearded dragon was limping (front right arm). it is possible that one of ...
A: It is time to change your UVB light. What brand is it? Be sure to get the Reptisun 10 flourescent ...
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| bearded dragon sprain? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: a few weeks ago our female bearded dragon was limping (front right arm). it is possible that one of ...
A: Ok, good that you don't house them together so that they don't overbreed. What brand of the UVB ...
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| beard dragon | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My beard dragon is almost 4 years old he has been doing very well then about December 2008 I put him ...
A: Are you using a UVB light? That is quite a bit of wattage of basking light for that tank. The ...
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| bearded dragon sprain? | 1/13/2009 |
Q: a few weeks ago our female bearded dragon was limping (front right arm). it is possible that one of ...
A: Is she housed alone? She definitely did hurt herself somehow if her hand is swollen. Try getting ...
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| Bearded Dragon | 1/13/2009 |
Q: This is the 2nd bearded dragon whose hind legs get paralyzed. I also have a healthy bearded dragon ...
A: What size is your dragon? The crickets should be no larger than the space between the eyes. ...
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| bearded dragon | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: my son bought 2 bearded dragons as infants which are kept together in a tank. He was told one wa |
