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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Bloated bluish belly - Impacted? | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: ChiChi is about 14 months old and has usually been the healthier of the two leopard geckos I own. I ... A: I know, finding a reptile vet is extremely hard. You can try looking on: www.herpvetconnection.com ... | |
| Bloated bluish belly - Impacted? | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: ChiChi is about 14 months old and has usually been the healthier of the two leopard geckos I own. I ... A: The tank setup looks good! Do you have an undertank heater & a basking light, also? I couldn't tell ... | |
| Turtle Anatomy | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: What are three of the main parts of a turtle's stomach? A: As far as different parts of the stomach, there are just organs which work in conjunction with the ... | |
| Gecko | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: i have 7 month old leopard gecko and he just went through a shed the last two days. But recently i ... A: You will need to begin using a calcium supplement of some type. You can get a small dish & leave ... | |
| Gecko | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: i have 7 month old leopard gecko and he just went through a shed the last two days. But recently i ... A: Do you have any pictures of your gecko for me? Do you supplement calcium for him at all? That is ... | |
| my bearded dragon pos mbd | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: MY name is chasity I have 3 lovely bearded dragons they are all about the same age 4-5 they were ... A: I am sorry, I really am. It is an unfortunate accident. Which UVB light do you use, what brand is ... | |
| Female leopard gecko | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: Hey Tracie. I have a very healthy female leopard gecko who is NOT gravid. She spends a lot of time ... A: That is odd, the male was too aggressive towards her? He didn't hurt her did he? I think the Albon ... | |
| my bearded dragon pos mbd | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: MY name is chasity I have 3 lovely bearded dragons they are all about the same age 4-5 they were ... A: I am so sorry. Do you have any pictures of Malakiah? Which UVB light are you using, is it a tube ... | |
| blood in the stool | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I just adopted a 2y old beardie from a very good family with a great set up. However, about two ... A: No, right now I would take the sand out. It is notorious for causing impactions, especially if it ... | |
| blood in the stool | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I just adopted a 2y old beardie from a very good family with a great set up. However, about two ... A: I am sorry about your new dragon! Do you know what substrate the previous owner had him on, sand or ... | |
| Female leopard gecko | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: Hey Tracie. I have a very healthy female leopard gecko who is NOT gravid. She spends a lot of time ... A: A lot of times, if they are spending too much time in their water dish, they may have worms or ... | |
| Vomiting Gecko | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, It's Sean sorry I couldn't ask another question on the last thread so I started a new ... A: That sounds like a good plan. Yes, that is fine, the turkey & turkey broth will be good. He ... | |
| Baby Bearded dragon | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I'm living in Johanneburg South Africa. I have my baby dragon for 3 days now and after visiting ... A: Wow all the way from South Africa! Can you purchase the Reptisun 10 or the Arcadia D3 12% tube bulbs ... | |
| Vomiting Gecko | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, It's Sean sorry I couldn't ask another question on the last thread so I started a new ... A: Ok, great thanks! I just wanted to see his tail again, it is pretty thin. I would focus on getting ... | |
| Vomiting Gecko | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, It's Sean sorry I couldn't ask another question on the last thread so I started a new ... A: The crickets should be smaller than the space between his eyes, ideally so they may be too large ... | |
| Insects poisonous to Bearded Dragons | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I've read that fireflies and box elder bugs are poisonous to beardies. We have an insect in our area ... A: I don't think that the Alder Beech Beetles are toxic to them, however, I definitely wouldn't allow ... | |
| Vomiting Leopard Gecko | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I just got my first leopard gecko a month ago. Before I tell you the problem I'll tell you ... A: Sorry about misspelling your name! That is great he held down the cricket. Are they small enough ... | |
| Vomiting Leopard Gecko | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I just got my first leopard gecko a month ago. Before I tell you the problem I'll tell you ... A: Do you change his drinking water daily? You could look into deworming him with Panacur that could ... | |
| beardie follow ups | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: RE:Hello Justin, That is a good sized tank for him. I would change the sand out for a solid ... A: Oh no you don't need another tube on the right side of the tank, one is fine. Wow, that is quite a ... | |
| Vomiting Leopard Gecko | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I just got my first leopard gecko a month ago. Before I tell you the problem I'll tell you ... A: Your setup looks great actually so I don't think it is a problem with your tank setup. I would ... | |
| lepord gecko | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: My lepord gecko was healthy until recently it had a problem shedding so i helped it shed and now it ... A: What type of setup do you have now? What are the temperatures in the tank? Do you have an ... | |
| HELP | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I have a 4 to 5 month old leopard gecko. and about 2 weeks ago he went through a shed. now he has ... A: Is the moist hide on the warm end of the tank? What are the temperatures in his tank? Do you use ... | |
| beardie follow ups | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I can't ask anymore questions, so here is our exchanges in a new question... ... A: That is a good sized tank for him. I would change the sand out for a solid substrate such as tiles, ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: My beardie has been acting strangely lately. All of a sudden he's started hiding under his basking ... A: Good that you have turned off the coil light! Do you have a picture of his tank setup for me so I ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: My beardie has been acting strangely lately. All of a sudden he's started hiding under his basking ... A: I would still turn the compact/coil light off now as it can irritate his yes. The basking light ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: My beardie has been acting strangely lately. All of a sudden he's started hiding under his basking ... A: I am sorry to hear he is not doing well. His eyes look irritated & his throat may be a little ... | |
| Leo's tail | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko who is about seven years old. i recently noticed he has a rather large crack ... A: That is great he is eating normally & still moving around a lot then. You should be able to find ... | |
| Leo's tail | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko who is about seven years old. i recently noticed he has a rather large crack ... A: Wow, poor tail. That is good you are using paper towels for the substrate. He may drop the tail, ... | |
| Leo's tail | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko who is about seven years old. i recently noticed he has a rather large crack ... A: Wow, that is too bad for your gecko. You can use some antibiotic ointment for that area to help keep ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I am trying to find a "happy" solution for my female bearded dragon, she was given to me with a male ... A: The UVB light, is it a tube bulb, correct? The Reptiglo 10 tube or compact/coil light both are not ... | |
| Chinese water dragon | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: He has me worried since he hasnt been eating. I have been feeding him with my hand because he does ... A: Do you have any pictures of him? What type of UVB light are you using? Is it a fluorescent tube ... | |
| Leopard Geckos Gestation period | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I am not able to find the gestation period of or average gestation period of a female Leopard Gecko. ... A: Yes, definitely send some pictures so I can see her round belly. :-)) If it has been a little over ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I am trying to find a "happy" solution for my female bearded dragon, she was given to me with a male ... A: Do you have any pictures of her? Usually, when they hiss or begin acting aggressively, they are ... | |
| Black Tree monitor | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: My black tree monitor will only eat crickets and I have trying to feed it other types of food such ... A: Yes, I would agree she does need to put on some weight. Your setup looks good. I am sure she loves ... | |
| carpet python | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: My carpet python had a bacterial skin infection. If hadn't eaten in about 2 months. The vet I took ... A: Wow I am sorry to hear about all of the problems. How is the infection site looking? So he did eat ... | |
| Black Tree monitor | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: My black tree monitor will only eat crickets and I have trying to feed it other types of food such ... A: Do you have any pictures of your Black tree Monitor? How old is he & what is his size/length right ... | |
| carpet python | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: My carpet python had a bacterial skin infection. If hadn't eaten in about 2 months. The vet I took ... A: Wow that is too bad. What caused his bacterial skin infection? What is the humidity in your tank & ... | |
| How to give medicine to baby beardie | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: We've had our baby bearded dragon since Christmas, and at first he was eating every little cricket ... A: Great, they can most likely get a weight on him for you. Let me know what that weight is & I will ... | |
| How to give medicine to baby beardie | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: We've had our baby bearded dragon since Christmas, and at first he was eating every little cricket ... A: How much does your baby dragon weigh, approximately? You can gently open his mouth by the side of ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Pustule/Sore on Back | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: So, the smaller of our two bearded dragons, DJ, has a something on her back. It is a collection of ... A: You can use Iodine, but it has to be diluted down until there is hardly any color. It would be used ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: couldnt do another follow up for some reason, yeh just took pics, he does seem to have some feeling ... A: Poor guy, that is probably dying, most likely but I can't guarantee it. Keep it clean as much as ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Pustule/Sore on Back | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: So, the smaller of our two bearded dragons, DJ, has a something on her back. It is a collection of ... A: I would clean it twice a day if possible or at least apply the ointment to it twice a day. It just ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: they are now 6mths old, but the one has grown really big the other one is still really small, but ... A: Do you happen to have any pictures of him for me? If those areas have gone darker, then it is a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Pustule/Sore on Back | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: So, the smaller of our two bearded dragons, DJ, has a something on her back. It is a collection of ... A: I am sorry to hear about your ball python! That is a bad looking sore on her back. How close is the ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: they are now 6mths old, but the one has grown really big the other one is still really small, but ... A: You should be able to find the antibiotic ointment at most drug stores in the bandage isle. Is the ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: they are now 6mths old, but the one has grown really big the other one is still really small, but ... A: I am sorry that this happened but it is pretty common when housing dragons together. I would keep ... | |
| I think our beardie is sick! Need some advice | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Just this Christmas I adopted a pet dragon for my 16 yr old son and I. He came from a home where he ... A: I am sorry you have had trouble so early on with your baby. Please tell me more about your tank ... | |
| old injury, or brumation? | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I have a female bearded dragons that is approximately 18 month old have had since she was a baby. ... A: Dropping a rock on her tail could cause injury to the bone or nerves in the tail which could ... | |
| Possible sick bearded dragon. | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: i have recently gained two bearded dragons from a friend who could no longer give them the care they ... A: Are you housing them together? If so, I would try to get a set up for each of them. Housing a male ... | |
| Argentina Black and White Tegu | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: My Argentina black and white tegu has been hibernating. About 2 weeks ago he was acting weird so we ... A: I am sorry to hear he was having some calcium issues! Are you using a UVB light right now & if so, ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: My 7 hr old bearded dragon ate some live crickets about a week ago and he has a hard time using the ... A: I am sorry to hear about your dragon! How large were the crickets? Where did you get the ... | |
| leopard gecko | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: my sons leopard gecko which he has had for about 2 years we discovered today cant use his back legs ... A: Do you have any pictures of him for me? He needs a warm end with temperatures of around 88-90 & a ... | |
| Leo. Gecko questions | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I currently have my leo gecko on reptile carpet, he is probably around 6 inches or so, when can i ... A: I would not switch to sand for your leopard gecko actually. They are terribly notoroious for eating ... | |
| 9 month old mali uromastyx | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: We just got a 9 month old mali uromastyx. We are not sure if its a male or female just yet. He/She ... A: What is your tank setup like? Do you have any UVB lighting for him & if so, what type & brand do you ... | |
| Sick Bearded Dragon | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I've had a Bearded Dragon now for just under 5 weeks. He is my first reptile I've owned but I did a ... A: How is he doing today? Let me know how the vet visit goes! Are you going to get a blood test done on ... | |
| Sick Bearded Dragon | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I've had a Bearded Dragon now for just under 5 weeks. He is my first reptile I've owned but I did a ... A: The only thing right off that might be a slight concern is the tube bulb. It looks like it is ... | |
| Stu | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: Stu just ripped a nail off his front claw, he's my 3 year old male beardie. I cleaned him up and ... A: No, the neosporin will be fine for use on his claw area. That is too bad Stu ripped off his front ... | |
| Sick Bearded Dragon | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I've had a Bearded Dragon now for just under 5 weeks. He is my first reptile I've owned but I did a ... A: I am sorry he is having a hard time! The basking lamp you are using, is it a bright white light or a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: a couple of months ago I noticed that my bearded seemed a bit unstable when she walked around. Now ... A: Which UVB are you using? Is it a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How close is the ... | |
| Beardie isn't going poop | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old beardie. She was lost in the house for 3 months and we found her a week ago. ... A: Wow that is great you found her though! Are you using a UVB light? If so, what type & brand do you ... | |
| leopard gecko eggs | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: We haven't talked in a long time. my question is this: I had a gecko lay 2 eggs, they turned pink ... A: It sounds like a fungal issue possibly. They most likely are not viable if they are turning yellow. ... | |
| please help | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Is it safe to put calcium supplement in my african fat tail geckos water? She is pregant and i am ... A: Sorry for the delay. Do you have any pictures of your fat tail, I love them, they are so pretty. You ... | |
| Beardie | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I need to start a new Q & A thread. This is a response to your response/questions: ... A: Wow that is amazing they actually had the Reptisun 10 tube bulb for you then. Good, 6-8 inches ... | |
| Transporting Bearded dragons | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: We will be moving soon from Oregon to NM and are wondering about using a AC/DC converter that plugs ... A: That will help, the spring will be a little less harsh, temperature wise! Yes, the male will most ... | |
| Sick Beardie | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: i'm really worried about one of my two bearded dragons. When the winter months approached, she ... A: Wow, that was really fast! Did you get the Reptisun 10 tube bulb? How close is it to her? She is ... | |
| Transporting Bearded dragons | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: We will be moving soon from Oregon to NM and are wondering about using a AC/DC converter that plugs ... A: I think between using heating pads, or a basking light that the traveling with them will be fine. ... | |
| Sick Beardie | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: i'm really worried about one of my two bearded dragons. When the winter months approached, she ... A: Yes, the UVB does degrade over time. However, the Reptiglo 2 coil lights put out virtually zero ... | |
| Sick Beardie | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: i'm really worried about one of my two bearded dragons. When the winter months approached, she ... A: How old is she? What type of UVB are you using, a tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How old is ... | |
| Transporting Bearded dragons | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: We will be moving soon from Oregon to NM and are wondering about using a AC/DC converter that plugs ... A: Transporting them should not be too bad as I have done it, nearly halfway across the country. You ... | |
| lights for bearded dragons | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell which is the best uvb mercury vapor light to get for Stu, he's a 3 year old ... A: Oh that is too bad he doesn't want any crickets right now. Their tastes change sometimes. I would ... | |
| Sleepy Dragon | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: Yea, Hi. I have a Bearded Dragon, and for the last several months he has been sleeping around a lot. ... A: How long have you been using the Reptiglo 5 & 10 UVB lights? These lights, especially the Reptiglo ... | |
| Juvenile Green Crested lIzard | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I just got a wild caught green crested lizard for 3 days now. I think it is not yet an adult after ... A: The stool sounds pretty normal to me. Was there any whitish formed portion? That is the urate. Wow ... | |
| Juvenile Green Crested lIzard | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I just got a wild caught green crested lizard for 3 days now. I think it is not yet an adult after ... A: So you think that the green crested lizard is a juvenile then? He can be offered food daily since ... | |
| lights for bearded dragons | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell which is the best uvb mercury vapor light to get for Stu, he's a 3 year old ... A: That is a hard question since so many of the mercury vapor bulbs here in the US are not good. If I ... | |
| Bearded dragons eyes will not open. | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: As a baby. 4-6 inches. His eyes are closed shut. He does not have a film or ooze coming out of them. ... A: What type & brand of UVB light do you use? Is it a tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How close it ... | |
| bumps on stu | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I gave Stu a bath today and as I was drying him off I noticed these bumps underneath his legs. He's ... A: Those bumps are very normal. They are femoral pores that males get. During breeding season, they ... | |
| my geco | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: my sons gecko has a big bump next to its eye and this is the first time he hs have ever seen this it ... A: Do you have a picture of your gecko's eye? Have you left any crickets in the tank with him? Is the ... | |
| Sick leopard gecko | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Fatty is about 8 years old and very sick. Not eating tail is very skinny. It looks like he has a ... A: My site is: www.bug-de-lite.com The ointment is $15 but it may really help him out. The eyes, do ... | |
| Heart Rate of a Bearded Dragon | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to find the heart beat of a a bearded dragon. We have 2 as pets and my son is ... A: The heart is located on the upper chest, basically right in the middle of the chest. It is located ... | |
| Sick Leopard Gecko/s | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have have two leopard geckos that are almost 2 years old. The smallest of the two was found to ... A: Those pictures are pretty sad. I am sorry that she has bitten her toes off like that. Reptiles can ... | |
| Sick Leopard Gecko/s | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have have two leopard geckos that are almost 2 years old. The smallest of the two was found to ... A: So you have successfully separated them now? What happened to her foot, retained shed, correct? The ... | |
| 3 year oId beardie (male) | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I just bought this guy (stu) a few months ago and once in a while he coughs only in the am. Is this ... A: That is great you didn't hear any coughing today! :-)) Well, tail rot can be caused by an initial ... | |
| 3 year oId beardie (male) | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I just bought this guy (stu) a few months ago and once in a while he coughs only in the am. Is this ... A: Could you review his tank setup with me? What are the temperatures in his tank? Do you use a ... | |
| Sick Mediterranean House Gecko | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: A few weeks ago our mediterranean house gecko started shedding. He got about everything peeled off ... A: Wow, that is very strange behavior. What type of foods do you feed him? Does he get calcium fairly ... | |
| Sick Leopard Gecko/s | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: I have have two leopard geckos that are almost 2 years old. The smallest of the two was found to ... A: It sounds like the larger one may be bullying the smaller one if she dropped her tail like that. Or ... | |
| Strange behavour | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: i have recently bought 2 dragons both males. one is doing really well and has already shredded and ... A: If you are housing two males together, you will need to separate them immediately before the larger ... | |
| sick leopard gecko | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Recently, my lizard has completely stopped eating and pooping. But however drinks water. My gecko is ... A: Do you think that she has gotten impacted from something? Instead of crickets right now, you can get ... | |
| Green Iguana | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I have had my juvenile green iguana for a few months and I noticed that about a quarter inch at the ... A: Ah, it sounds like he may have caught it in something in his tank, or hurt it on something. It ... | |
| sick leopard gecko | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Recently, my lizard has completely stopped eating and pooping. But however drinks water. My gecko is ... A: What type of substrate are you using for her? Sand, tiles, paper towels? What are the ... | |
| Bearded Dragons' ear membrane does not look normal | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bearded Dragon which is about 5 months old and I noticed that one of his ears does not look ... A: I understand, it may not be anything to worry about. It appears to be retained shed possibly so you ... | |
| brumation | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: We (meaning I am the responsible adult and my 8 year old daughter is the owner) have an adult ... A: They can brumate for a week, or a few weeks, or up to several months. It greatly varies from dragon ... | |
| Bearded Dragons' ear membrane does not look normal | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bearded Dragon which is about 5 months old and I noticed that one of his ears does not look ... A: Do you have any pictures of that ear which is not looking right? Is the shed retained that you can ... | |
| Bearded Dragon not eating/not active | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon that is around 5 months old (that is a guess. I got him at the end of July ... A: I would try changing your UVB tube light out first. Those UVB lights are often hazardous & do not ... | |
| brumation | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: We (meaning I am the responsible adult and my 8 year old daughter is the owner) have an adult ... A: Just to confirm...which UVB light are you using now? What type of basking light are you using? Is ... | |
| unlively dragon | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon doesn't seem to be very lively just lately and isn't eating much?. he stayed in ... A: Are you using a UVB light & if so, what type & brand do you use? How old is the UVB light if you ... | |
| curly tailed lizzard | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: We have one and had it since june. I noticed yesturday that both eyes were shut with a matt why is ... A: I am sorry to hear aboutyour curly tailed lizard's eyes. Do you have any pictures you could post to ... | |
| cat got my bearded dragon | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: i came home and my lid on my dragons tank was broke so i imideatly started looking for him when i ... A: He is still hanging in there for you? Wow that is amazing. How is the puncture spot looking, is ... | |
| cat got my bearded dragon | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: i came home and my lid on my dragons tank was broke so i imideatly started looking for him when i ... A: I am sorry to hear your cat got your dragon. Do you have any quick pictures of him? Has he eaten any ... | |
| incubation of bearded dragon eggs | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have 16 large healthy bearded dragon eggs in a herpnursery II running at 82 - 84 degrees, ... A: Great, the UK, huh? Are there very many breeders over there? Oh no! I am sorry about your baby, ... | |
| jacky lizard | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: our jacky dragon is about 2-3 years old & will not eat or drink any water & we have noticed his ... A: Do you have any pictures of your jacky for me? How long has he not eaten for now? It sounds like he ... | |
| Weird Poop | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Well, I have a question about poop. Attached is a few pictures of the waste of my bearded dragon, ... A: How old is Spike now? What type of sand is it then? It is still questionable regarding the sand ... | |
| Weird Poop | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Well, I have a question about poop. Attached is a few pictures of the waste of my bearded dragon, ... A: Please take him off of the sand. That is sand passing through him right now & it could impact him. ... | |
| incubation of bearded dragon eggs | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I have 16 large healthy bearded dragon eggs in a herpnursery II running at 82 - 84 degrees, ... A: That is a healthy looking batch. Congratulations. Wow, another 55 eggs huh? That is enough to keep ... | |
| Help Veiled Chameleon | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: flares and hisses when you go to pick him up with a color change, he is eating normal also, however ... A: Please let me know how he is coming along & how he responds to a new UVB light! The basking light ... | |
| Lethargic African Fat Tail Gecko | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I have two African fat tail geckos, since July 2011. They were still very little when I bought them ... A: Well, if it doesn't appear to be a dominance factor, then, housing them together shouldn't be a ... | |
| Egyptian Uromastyx | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: Hey there! I had a quick question about my Egyptian Uromastyx (Ms. Cooper). Well, to start things ... A: Which UVB light do you use, is it s tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How often do you dust her ... | |
| Lethargic African Fat Tail Gecko | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have two African fat tail geckos, since July 2011. They were still very little when I bought them ... A: That is interesting. Usually, housing a male & female gecko is acceptable. Perhaps they may not ... | |
| Help Veiled Chameleon | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: flares and hisses when you go to pick him up with a color change, he is eating normal also, however ... A: The Reptiglo 10 fluorescent tube bulb is not a good bulb though. Unfortunately, the light has a low ... | |
| Help Veiled Chameleon | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: flares and hisses when you go to pick him up with a color change, he is eating normal also, however ... A: What type & brand of UVB light do you use? He absolutely has to have a basking light to keep him ... | |
| leo gecko very, very ill | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: Gecko is approximately under a year old (just a guess!). Has slowly lost weight over a couple ... A: Do you have any pictures of her? Which UVB are you using right now? What type is it a fluorescent ... | |
| Monitor not eating | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I bought a savannah monitor about two weeks ago. I fed him two hoppers in one day then another ... A: What are your temperatures for the basking spot at? How big is he? He is probably impacted, most ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: i just purchased a 5 month old female bearded dragon two days ago. so far since she has been home ... A: She is just experiencing relocation stress & should adjust here in a few days hopefully. The UVB ... | |
| bearded dragon with MBD | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: Since i think last wednesday i have noticed my baby bearded dragon was bending one of its front feet ... A: The Arcadia D3 12% is a great tube bulb. If your dragon is 7 inches, then she is young so your ... | |
| bearded dragon with MBD | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: Since i think last wednesday i have noticed my baby bearded dragon was bending one of its front feet ... A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? How old is your dragon now? Do you supplement with ... | |
| Baby Bearded Dragon | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: We just adopted a sick baby bearded dragon. He was very lethargic, and kept his eyes closed all the ... A: Can you get him within 6-8 inches of the tube? The exposure would be much better. Is there any ... | |
| leopard gecko feeding and UV requirements | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: A few years ago, I began rescuing reptiles and have become quite experienced in their care. My vet ... A: I feel having some lower UVB shows benefit, even with geckos, yes. The compact/coil lights have been ... | |
| bearded dragon | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a female bearded dragon that is 6 yrs. old. She has lost weight at where her tail begins and ... A: Can you review your tank setup with me? What type & brand of UVB are you using, a fluorescent tube ... | |
| Baby Bearded Dragon | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: We just adopted a sick baby bearded dragon. He was very lethargic, and kept his eyes closed all the ... A: I am sorry to hear that your baby is already ill. He may have had a respiratory issue & or a calcium ... | |
| Leopard Gecko... Parasites ? | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently rescued a leopard gecko that was living in unsuitable conditions. The previous owners ... A: Wow, he is so pretty & I can tell that he has gained some weight in his tail, too. I think that he ... | |
| leopard gecko feeding and UV requirements | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: A few years ago, I began rescuing reptiles and have become quite experienced in their care. My vet ... A: Congratulations that you have a fat & happy leopard gecko. That seems like a rarity anymore. The ... | |
| Northern Alberta reptile vets. | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm writing on behalf of my daughter, who is visiting her grand parents in Peace River, AB and has ... A: I have contacted the person & am waiting now for a response so I hope I hear from them soon. I have ... | |
| Leopard Gecko... Parasites ? | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently rescued a leopard gecko that was living in unsuitable conditions. The previous owners ... A: That is great you are using an undertank heater for him right now. The Reptisun 5 tube bulb is ... | |
| Northern Alberta reptile vets. | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm writing on behalf of my daughter, who is visiting her grand parents in Peace River, AB and has ... A: I am sorry to hear that your daughter's dragon has a prolapse! I am not real familiar with that, but ... | |
| Leopard Gecko... Parasites ? | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently rescued a leopard gecko that was living in unsuitable conditions. The previous owners ... A: Sorry for the delay! How long have you had him? He is a cute little one, but needs some weight on ... | |
| Leo. Juv. | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: Sorry was forced to start another question... What do you mean bt saline solution? And I am ... A: No, it is not a must for the saline solution it just may help if his eye is irritated. You think he ... | |
| gecko | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: i have been given critical care formula for a poorly gecko and i know how to make up the formula but ... A: You can give up to .5 or 1ml of critical care daily. You need to thin it out a little so it is not ... | |
| Leo. Juv. | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Sorry was forced to start another question... What do you mean bt saline solution? And I am ... A: You can get the saline solution at most drug stores where the eye drops are. How is his eye looking ... | |
| Leo. Juv. | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Sorry was forced to start another question... What do you mean bt saline solution? And I am ... A: That is quite alright to start another question. The saline solution is basically an eye solution ... | |
| snickers the leopard gecko | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: hey tracie i was wondering how many crickets i should offer my 7.5 inch leopard gecko and if i ... A: That is great he is eating well then. I guess he likes his crickets! Do the crickets hide in the ... | |
| snickers the leopard gecko | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: hey tracie i was wondering how many crickets i should offer my 7.5 inch leopard gecko and if i ... A: Since your leopard gecko is not quite full grown, you can offer crickets daily. Usually 4-8 feeders ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Questions (Follow-Up) | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I haven't really seen them attempt to mate but I am not watching them all the time. Should I put her ... A: You can use a divider for now which may help. Though it wont be much space for them. You could ... | |
| Help! | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I have was just giving a leparo gecko last week and she will not eat and always has her eyes closed? ... A: No, I would take her off of sand. She may be impacted already. Leopard geckos are notorious for ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Questions (Follow-Up) | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I haven't really seen them attempt to mate but I am not watching them all the time. Should I put her ... A: What sized tank was the first one you had her in? I think it might be a good idea to separate them ... | |
| Leo. Juv. | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently got a juvenile leopard gecko form Petsmart. And he just went through his first shed this ... A: Did the shed get stuck on his eye possibly? You can try getting a swab & dipping it in some ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Question | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 CWDs, named King Julian and Mort. Im not sure of their genders or age. King Julian hasn't ... A: So you are pretty sure you have a male & female? Has Mort tried to mate with King Julian? If she ... | |
| leopard gecko | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: How do you get your gecko to not be constipated. we think he ingested sand? the pet store we got ... A: Yes, absolutely take him off of the calcium based sand! Leopard geckos are notorious to licking ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Question | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 CWDs, named King Julian and Mort. Im not sure of their genders or age. King Julian hasn't ... A: I would go ahead & separate King Julian away from Mort right now in case he is being dominated. If ... | |
| new leopard gecko | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: hey tracie, i bought a red sided aremine leopard gecko at a reptile show and i was told not to ... A: Loose substrates that can be ingested are not recommended for small reptiles because they can become ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Question | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 CWDs, named King Julian and Mort. Im not sure of their genders or age. King Julian hasn't ... A: Is King Julian housed alone? Are you using a UVB light & if so, what type & brand is it? A ... | |
| leo eye infection | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: my leo doesn't like to be picked up alot, but i need to clean his eye. what would be the best way to ... A: What has caused your leo's eye to become infected? What type of substrate do you have in the tank? ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Licking | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I just got a new 55 gallon tank for my bearded dragon, as he has just reached a foot long and has ... A: Which UVB light does he have, the Reptisun 10 tube bulb? His crickets need to have food supplied to ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Licking | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I just got a new 55 gallon tank for my bearded dragon, as he has just reached a foot long and has ... A: How big is your dragon? If you would like to use sand, I recommend washed & sifted playsand instead ... | |
| Air bubbles behind legs? | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a one and a half year old female leopard gecko. She has been happy and healthy with no ... A: Are you referring to the area underneath her underarms? That is probably going to be her fat pads. ... | |
| please help.. | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: Since i got my breaded dragon he has never drank from his water bowl, i wanted to know how i could ... A: What are the temperatures in the tank & what type of thermometer are you using to measure the ... | |
| bearded dragon won't eat | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I just asked a question to you about 3-4 days ago about my bearded dragon having the beginning signs ... A: You are welcome. The most common signs of hypervitaminosis D would be calcification of bones or ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Health | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon as been have a problem with the holes on the side of his head. There has been a ... A: No, losing power would not have anything to do with holes on the side of your bearded dragon's head ... | |
| bearded dragon won't eat | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I just asked a question to you about 3-4 days ago about my bearded dragon having the beginning signs ... A: Yes, it can be normal for them to want to eat nothing but dusted feeders. He may have been a little ... | |
| bearded dragon won't eat | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I just asked a question to you about 3-4 days ago about my bearded dragon having the beginning signs ... A: Great, that is good you have purchased some calcium with D3. Do you also have some plain calcium as ... | |
| bearded dragon not eating | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I still cant get my bearded dragon to eat and i dont know whats wrong with it. It wasnt eating well ... A: The Arcadia D3 12% light is great then, no problem at all. That is not right, the vet should do a ... | |
| bearded dragon not eating | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I still cant get my bearded dragon to eat and i dont know whats wrong with it. It wasnt eating well ... A: If his urates were yellowish to orangish in color then he may be getting too much supplementation or ... | |
| Tegu | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a columbian black and white tegu from pet depot in cullman alabama, im not sure if she ... A: That is great she has gotten a little bit more calm now with you. When she gets optimal ... | |
| Suspected MBD | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I've asked you a question about my bearded dragon before and you did a wonderful job helping... but ... A: The Reptiglo 10 tube bulb needs to be replaced with a Reptisun 20 tube bulb. The Reptiglo 10 is not ... | |
| bearded dragon not eating | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I still cant get my bearded dragon to eat and i dont know whats wrong with it. It wasnt eating well ... A: I am sorry you are still having trouble with your dragon! Did they not do a fecal on him to ... | |
| Tegu | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a columbian black and white tegu from pet depot in cullman alabama, im not sure if she ... A: That is correct normally, the Columbian black and white tegu is not as friendly as the Argentine ... | |
| need help with my bearded dragon | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I've had a bearded dragon for a little over a year now and it was very healthy ,it would eat ... A: I would put a partition in between the tanks so he doesn't see your other bearded dragon. He knows ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Not Opening Eyes | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: my name is Morgan and Im an owner of a Waterdragon. She is around 2 years old, and shes around 14 to ... A: I would try taking the bark out as it doesn't hold enough humidity for her. Try the bed a beast or ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Not Opening Eyes | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: my name is Morgan and Im an owner of a Waterdragon. She is around 2 years old, and shes around 14 to ... A: Did the vet do a blood test on your girl? The coconut bark could be the culprit on some level. You ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Not Opening Eyes | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: my name is Morgan and Im an owner of a Waterdragon. She is around 2 years old, and shes around 14 to ... A: I am sorry about your water dragon's eyes. What type of lighting are you using? Do you use a UVB ... | |
| need help with my bearded dragon | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I've had a bearded dragon for a little over a year now and it was very healthy ,it would eat ... A: What did the vet do a fecal exam? Do you know which medication was given to him? What UVB light are ... | |
| Weird Bearded Dragon Behavior | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I've just a few questions on my bearded dragons behavior... When we bought him on May 1 and ... A: Great, that sounds like a plan then. You can get Reptical powder here in the US or Jurassical ... | |
| Weird Bearded Dragon Behavior | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I've just a few questions on my bearded dragons behavior... When we bought him on May 1 and ... A: Ok, everything sounds pretty good. I would use a digital probe or a temp gun to get better ... | |
| Weird Bearded Dragon Behavior | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I've just a few questions on my bearded dragons behavior... When we bought him on May 1 and ... A: Let's review your tank setup a bit mroe. Are you using any UVB source? If so, what type & brand ... | |
| bearded dragons help | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: just want help with i think weird behavior, him sure i have a male and female not 100%, anyway i put ... A: How old are they? That is definitely mating behavior so if you are not wanting babies, I would ... | |
| leopard gecko not eating? | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: i've had one of my leopard geckos for two years and she's been very good at eating but she stopped ... A: Is your female leopard gecko housed alone? Has she ever laid any infertile eggs that you know of? ... | |
| Bearded dragon sick? | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: at first, my bearded dragon had kind of a goo buildup coming form his eyes. The "goo" would harden ... A: I would go ahead and turn the Reptiglo 10 compact/coil light off. These lights are somewhat ... | |
| lump near my bearded dragons eye | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: recently my bearded dragon aquired a medium sized lump near the front corner of his right eye..i was ... A: Do you have any pictures of him? Can he see out of the eye? Is it a lump that is external or more ... | |
| incubation of bearded dragon eggs | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I have 16 large healthy bearded dragon eggs in a herpnursery II running at 82 - 84 degrees, ... A: The eggs look great. The eggs will stay or should stay plump right now. They will grow larger & ... | |
| Bearded dragon sick? | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: at first, my bearded dragon had kind of a goo buildup coming form his eyes. The "goo" would harden ... A: The SunGlo was not the light causing the eye trouble, though it is made by Exoterra or Hagen, yes. ... | |
| Bearded dragon sick? | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: at first, my bearded dragon had kind of a goo buildup coming form his eyes. The "goo" would harden ... A: Did you have any pictures of him for me to view? How old is your bearded dragon? What type & brand ... | |
| anoles | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have anole, & I think he is sick. He looks pale, & he can't or won't open his eyes up. A: Do you have a picture of your anole? Is it a green anole or a brown anole & do you know how old he ... | |
| Bearded dragon head | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: lately the two backsides of my beardies heasd have been flat like concave. Whats wrong? A: Do you have any pictures of the concave appearance on your dragons? That indicates severe ... | |
| Tumor in leopard gecko? | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: So My friend has a leopard gecko and it got a big bump on the side of his head. She doesn't have ... A: I am so sorry about the poor leopard gecko! Do you have a picture of him? Where are you located at? ... | |
| golden gecko colour change | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: Hey i just got a baby golden gecko a couple of weeks ago, he was a dark brown colour but now has ... A: Oh wow, I bet he is beautiful. Do you have a picture of him? What type of heater is being used, ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Eggs | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I wish to know the overall instructions on Gecko eggs. I need to know EVERYTHING about the ... A: Incubating the eggs are very easy. You will just need some vermiculite & soil mixed up to where it ... | |
| Sick Baby Bearded Dragon | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I would appreciate any advice on what to do right now. We bought a baby bearded dragon (5 inches ... A: Gosh, his vent is still puffy now? How big are his stools? I would stick with just the soft foods & ... | |
| Sick Baby Bearded Dragon | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I would appreciate any advice on what to do right now. We bought a baby bearded dragon (5 inches ... A: Wow, he has an impaction. What type of substrate do you have him on right now? Sand, tiles, paper ... | |
| My chameleon | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: He is very skinny and has developed a bulb by his back left leg I was wondering what that could be? ... A: Wow, that is quite a bulge! How long has he had this for? How old is he? What is your set up like, ... | |
| Sick Bearded Dragon | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have just returned from a week long vacation and found my bearded dragon Jimmy extremely pale. The ... A: Did you have any pictures of Jimmy? What type & brand of UVB light do you use? Is it a fluorescent ... | |
| Iguanas abscess | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I have two 4 year old iguanas and they both appear to have abscesses. The bumps are swelling and ... A: Once they get bigger you will need a much larger tank for them. Yes, this heat wave is absolutely ... | |
| Gibson and Vita-spray | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I had contacted you before regarding the bowl movements of Leopard geckos. Well I am ... A: You are very welcome. How is he doing? Yes, the normally stop eating when they get full. It ... | |
| Bearded Dragon tympanic membrane (ear drum) | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I noticed tonight that my dragon emmie's ear openings were significantly narrower and were closing ... A: No, I have never seen anything like that, that is very different indeed! Did he have a bad shed on ... | |
| Gibson and Vita-spray | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I had contacted you before regarding the bowl movements of Leopard geckos. Well I am ... A: That is great he finally went to the bathroom then! No, I would not spray him with the vitamin ... | |
| Very sick bearded dragon | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Our bearded dragon Dexter has just been diagnosed with gout by our vet. He hasn't started on the ... A: How is your little Dexter tonight? That is excellent you got the colloidal silver ordered. That is ... | |
| chinese water dragon w/stomatitis | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: i have a water dragon with a case of "mouthrot", and in doing some research online i ran across one ... A: Great, thank you. How is your dragon doing now, any improvements? Good, begin using the betadine ... | |
| Fat tailed gecko | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Hey Tracie! Alright either I am very paranoid or my there is something wrong with my nephew's gecko. ... A: No, his tail should not be skinny like that, definitely not. What is his setup like? Do you have an ... | |
| Very sick bearded dragon | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Our bearded dragon Dexter has just been diagnosed with gout by our vet. He hasn't started on the ... A: I would take him off of the Baytril. He has gout, the Baytril will cause renal failure since ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: We recently purchased a baby leopard gecko from a pet store he was kept on sand so when we bought ... A: I am very sorry to hear that Dutch has passed away. That is too bad. I hope your new gecko will ... | |
| Very sick bearded dragon | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: Our bearded dragon Dexter has just been diagnosed with gout by our vet. He hasn't started on the ... A: Oh I am sorry that Dexter has gout. How bad is he, how is the swelling? Do you have the blood test ... | |
| Iguanas abscess | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I have two 4 year old iguanas and they both appear to have abscesses. The bumps are swelling and ... A: How long have they had the abscesses? What is your tank setup like, what are the temperatures in the ... | |
| chinese water dragon w/stomatitis | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: i have a water dragon with a case of "mouthrot", and in doing some research online i ran across one ... A: I just need your dragon's body weight, if possible to properly dose him. Be sure to get some ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: My daughter's gecko will not eat his mealworms. He has eaten only 2 in the last 2 weeks. he now acts ... A: How is he doing today? Are you using a digital probe or a temp gun to measure the temperatures? If ... | |
| possibly sick Baby Leopard Gecko | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: We recently purchased a baby leopard gecko from a pet store he was kept on sand so when we bought ... A: The chances of him being impacted are somewhat high since he was housed on sand previously. ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: My daughter's gecko will not eat his mealworms. He has eaten only 2 in the last 2 weeks. he now acts ... A: You can turn the basking light off at night as you have been doing but just leave the undertank ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My daughter's gecko will not eat his mealworms. He has eaten only 2 in the last 2 weeks. he now acts ... A: What type of setup do you have for your gecko? Is it a leopard gecko? Are you using an undertank ... | |
| gecko pregnancy | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I recently got another gecko called Delilah(!!!), who I was told was pregnant. She certainly feels ... A: Any luck on her laying? If you can get pictures that would be great. I hope she is doing well & ... | |
| iguana | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a young male iguana that has a small bump that looks like it has liquid in it. The bump is ... A: Do you have a picture of the bump for me? How long has the bump been there on him now? Has he had ... | |
| gecko pregnancy | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently got another gecko called Delilah(!!!), who I was told was pregnant. She certainly feels ... A: Yes, they can reabsorb their eggs somtimes, which is somewhat common for them to do. How old is ... | |
| Leopard Gecko with lumps | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: We have a female Leopard Gecko that has recently developed lumps under her arms. They're quite large ... A: Could you send a picture of this for me? Are you sure they are not fat pads under her arms? Are ... | |
| sick beardie | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: i have an almost 2 yr old bearded dragon who has recently stopped eating and drinking and is very ... A: This sounds like a fungal issue of some sort. Do you have any pictures of him that you could send? ... | |
| chameleon meds | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: Please could you assist me with meds for my 7 & half month old veiled male chameleon he has swollen ... A: The Reptisun 10 is a tube or fluorescent tube bulb & so is the Arcadia D3 12% as well. Yes, the ... | |
| Kaz | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: so i just got a new leopard gecko yesterday after researching and acquiring the proper tank and hide ... A: She should become more friendly as she gets used to you & her new home. Just give her some time to ... | |
| young Blue tongue lizard | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I noticed a few days ago my blue tongue wasnt using his leg properly, he was just dragging it when ... A: Let me know how he does for you. Try to get some lighting for him & some straight calcium powder. ... | |
| young Blue tongue lizard | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I noticed a few days ago my blue tongue wasnt using his leg properly, he was just dragging it when ... A: It is most definitely metabolic bone disease. Reptiles cannot maintain good health without UVB ... | |
| Kaz | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: so i just got a new leopard gecko yesterday after researching and acquiring the proper tank and hide ... A: Do you have any pictures of her? It sounds like she may be a different leopard gecko morph that ... | |
| young Blue tongue lizard | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I noticed a few days ago my blue tongue wasnt using his leg properly, he was just dragging it when ... A: Do you have any pictures for me of your lizard? Are you using any UVB lighting? If so, what type ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: My baby bearded dragon is about 5 or 6 months old and yesterday morning I came down to find her ... A: The first thing you should do is remove the loose bedding & replace it with paper towels or non ... | |
| Green Crested Lizard | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have had my new green crested lizard for 4 days now and it hasn't eaten yet. How many times a ... A: Usually, when you bring home a new lizard, they will go through a brief relocation type of stress. ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: My young (approx 1 year old) bearded dragon has a growth from his left ear. It seems as if it has ... A: You will need to use a basking light for him, as they need a hot spot in their tank of around 95-110 ... | |
| whats the difference | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: My wife and i are thinking of buying our daughter a gecko for her birthday,she has indicated to us ... A: Leopard geckos are pretty hardy reptiles for a starter reptile. As far as the different morphs, ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: My young (approx 1 year old) bearded dragon has a growth from his left ear. It seems as if it has ... A: Do you have any pictures of his ear for me? That would help a lot. Could he have had some ... | |
| Tail Necrosis | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: my leopard gecko shed and now the very tip of her tail is black from it. I tried soaking it in warm ... A: No, don't try to get her to drop her tail since that will stress her out more than she needs right ... | |
| cat attack dragon | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: my cat got Pascal my bearded dragon... i found him sitting lifeless on the cold kitchen floor. he ... A: Oh no I am so sorry to hear that! You can use Povo-iodine to help clean the wounds. Don't use ... | |
| My green anole is dehydrated | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: i just sent u a message before i continued looking around online and then checked on my anole hes ... A: I am sorry, it doesn't make it any easier to reason with yourself if you could have or should have ... | |
| follow up to previous question | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I got the smallest crickets I could find and I pick out the smaller ones out of those. I also have a ... A: Are you using a basking bulb to heat it then? Well, it is recommended to use some under tank heating ... | |
| My green anole is dehydrated | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: i just sent u a message before i continued looking around online and then checked on my anole hes ... A: I am very sorry that you lost your anole, it is always so devastating. I am not sure what happened ... | |
| Leopard gecko | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I just got a new leopard gecko, he is still a baby according to the pet store. In his cage there is ... A: No, leave the cave in for him, as it helps him feel safer. It sometimes takes up to a few weeks for ... | |
| My green anole is dehydrated | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: i just sent u a message before i continued looking around online and then checked on my anole hes ... A: I am sorry about your boy, there is not a whole lot more you can do for him, short of taking him ... | |
| Green Anole possibly dieing | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: Hi I've had my green anole for almost a year now I don't know how old he was when I got him but now ... A: I am sorry to hear about your anole. Do you know how old he is, a year old, or older? Do you have ... | |
| Will my bearded dragon's tail get tail rot?? | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: A week ago I purchased a baby bearded dragon from Petsmart. While an employee was putting the baby ... A: Do you have a picture of his tail for me? Chances are he will probably lose the tip of his tail, but ... | |
| My green anole looks really skinny. | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I have two adult green anoles that I keep in a terrarium that is 36x18x24. They are male and female ... A: That is good she is not laying any eggs right now then. That was a great idea to make sure they ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Injury | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I was just picking up my baby bearded dragon (his body is @ 1.5 inches long), and believe I ... A: Do you have any pictures of him? That side is black, still? That is good he seems to be doing ... | |
| hi, | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have an iguana and ive just noticed that he has a big bump on her neck and she is turning white in ... A: Do you have any pictures of the bump to show how it looks? If she is turning white, then she is ... | |
| My green anole looks really skinny. | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I have two adult green anoles that I keep in a terrarium that is 36x18x24. They are male and female ... A: That is great she is eating so well right now. Wow that is cool you have a couple of her babies ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Injury | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I was just picking up my baby bearded dragon (his body is @ 1.5 inches long), and believe I ... A: Wow, he sure is tiny. How long has he been breathing erratically or not breathing using his right ... | |
| My green anole looks really skinny. | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I have two adult green anoles that I keep in a terrarium that is 36x18x24. They are male and female ... A: Your setup sounds great for them both. What type of thermometer do you use to measure the ... | |
| bearded dragon/ feeding silkworm or butterworms | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: my husband and i have recently gotten a bearded dragon, it is not our first one yet this little guy ... A: How long have you had your new dragon? They do have a relocation stress phase of around 1-2 weeks in ... | |
| injuries | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: My Leopard Gecko is about 1 year old an his hand is all swollen and he limps. It is all red and ... A: Well, if he did fall & injure himself he could have sprained something that caused bruising then ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: This morning my beardie was acting strange, he or she ( I cannot tell yet) was walking in circles, ... A: That would most likely be a calcium deficiency from lack of UVB exposure. Have you looked for the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: This morning my beardie was acting strange, he or she ( I cannot tell yet) was walking in circles, ... A: The day bulb needs to be a bright white light & not colored. Do you have a regular household light ... | |
| Nile Monitor | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7yr old female Nile Monitor who's tail has started to crack and bleed. I have tried ... A: What type of foods are you feeding your Nile monitor? Do you have any pictures of her? You can also ... | |
| iguana | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: my brothers 3 year old iguana will not eat drink or poop. does it mean he is dying and is there ... A: Do you have any pictures of your iguana? Let's review your tank setup with me. What type of ... | |
| injuries | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: My Leopard Gecko is about 1 year old an his hand is all swollen and he limps. It is all red and ... A: No, the swelling & limping is not normal. Do you have him housed alone or with another gecko? Is ... | |
| Bearded dragon eye problem? | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: The last 5 days my bearded dragons eye has changed. At first, it was all crusty around the eye lid ... A: Which brand is the fluorescent tube UVB? The eye that is bothering him, is it closest to the UVB ... | |
| bearded dragon | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: kind reagards brock A: Please tell me what type of setup you have your baby beardie in. What type & brand of UVB light do ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Chinese water dragon just a juvenile pretty small still. We have had a few problems with ... A: I would use maybe a 60-75watt if you are using a halogen as they get hot. If you are just going to ... | |
| sick water dragon | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: my sons water dragon has had issues from day 1 and been to the vet 2 months ago but he seems sick ... A: Are you using a UVB light right now? What are the temperatures in his tank & what do you use to ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a Chinese water dragon just a juvenile pretty small still. We have had a few problems with ... A: Water dragons can become very finicky eaters. If he is eating something at least several times a ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a Chinese water dragon just a juvenile pretty small still. We have had a few problems with ... A: Try turning the compact/coil light off & using a bright white basking light instead of the infrared ... | |
| western bearded dragon ear infection | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: My western bearded dragon has had a lot of balance problems recently I have noticed her falling off ... A: Wow, a western bearded dragon huh? What is your tank humidity at? Which UVB light do you use, is ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a Chinese water dragon just a juvenile pretty small still. We have had a few problems with ... A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? A fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? Do ... | |
| infected bearded dragon :( | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: about 3 weeks ago my cat bit my beardy on the left side between his leg and belly. at first there ... A: Do you have a picture of your dragon? I would only use diluted betadine with the antibiotic ... | |
| skunk gecko egg | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a skunk gecko that just layed an egg. The egg is white and round and is stuck to a sea shell ... A: She laid just one egg? If the egg is fertile it should be harder shelled & can be fragile. It is ... | |
| Bearded dragon eye problem? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: The last 5 days my bearded dragons eye has changed. At first, it was all crusty around the eye lid ... A: I am sorry to hear your dragon's eye is not doing well. What type of UVB are you using? A ... | |
| Bearded dragon birth defects. | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: About 3 months ago I had a bearded dragon hatch that was missing an eye and had a badly kinked ... A: Ok, the fine screen will filter out the UVB so maybe you could mount the light underneath of the ... | |
| Binti again | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: Me and Binti... again. (If you forgot about us, ... A: I would recommend trying to use the Panacur over the Ivermectin. Really, the Ivomec, Ivermectin, ... | |
| Beardie | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: My male beardie had trapped his tale a while back and he lost a bit off the end but then this is ... A: You will definitely need to separate them as that would be inbreeding since they are from the same ... | |
| My bearded dragon is acting weird. | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: yesterday evening my two bearded dragons fell off their branch leaving one on their back. I picked ... A: Well, if they only want to eat once a day that is fine. You should offer them food a couple of ... | |
| Charging/biting tank | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a beautiful leopard gecko that was mistreated/neglected by her previous owner. She ... A: That is good she is eating & has gained some weight now. It is normal to have the little fat ... | |
| Gecko | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: My male gecko has a sore on his mouth. What can I put on it to facilitate healing? A: Do you have any pictures of your gecko's mouth? You can use diluted betadine, & dip a swab or cotton ... | |
| Bearded dragon birth defects. | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: About 3 months ago I had a bearded dragon hatch that was missing an eye and had a badly kinked ... A: Is there anything separating them from the light, screen? If so, how thick is the screen or how ... | |
| Bearded Dragon's Head Turns Yellow? | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm asking a question for my friend right now... He got his dragon a few days ago and had to take it ... A: It is a little extreme, the coloring change being so drastic. Wow, that is awesome she is doing so ... | |
| My bearded dragon is acting weird. | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: yesterday evening my two bearded dragons fell off their branch leaving one on their back. I picked ... A: It sounds like one of them or both of them have a calcium deficiency. Great, it sounds like they ... | |
| Bearded Dragon's Head Turns Yellow? | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm asking a question for my friend right now... He got his dragon a few days ago and had to take it ... A: The coloring of his head may have something to do with the overall brightness of the car. I do not ... | |
| Charging/biting tank | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a beautiful leopard gecko that was mistreated/neglected by her previous owner. She ... A: Yes, the basking lamp & undertank heater is plenty of heating for a 20 gallon tank. Well, that is ... | |
| Questions Revisited | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=704&expID=91060&qID=4934456 Since the site wouldn't ... A: Yes, it will have you make another thread after so many follow ups. Well, they can lay clutches of ... | |
| Leopard gecko eye | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My lepoard gecko is six years old now and she recently got some of the skin that was meant to be ... A: Oh that is too bad the vet hurt his eye this way. I am not sure whether or not this is able to be ... | |
| My bearded dragon is acting weird. | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: yesterday evening my two bearded dragons fell off their branch leaving one on their back. I picked ... A: Are you housing them together? How old are they? Do you use UVB lighting & if so, what type do you ... | |
| Respiratory infection with my dragon | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I rescued a beautiful 4 year old male bearded dragon. He had pinworms which have been treated with ... A: Yes, Baytril is the best medication for the respiratory infection type of issues. What are the ... | |
| Bearded dragon birth defects. | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: About 3 months ago I had a bearded dragon hatch that was missing an eye and had a badly kinked ... A: Well, while I have no experience with hypos & hets for hypos, they are highly inbred reptiles which ... | |
| my crested gecko hasnt moved much lately. | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: My fiance and I just adopted a male and female pair of adult crested geckos. We have read up and ... A: The female sounds like she is still stressed from her relocation. She could be pregnant, yes. How ... | |
| Leopard gecko eye | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: My lepoard gecko is six years old now and she recently got some of the skin that was meant to be ... A: No, leopard geckos eyes normally do not recess in that manner. Did the vet push pretty hard on the ... | |
| russian tortoise@ giant asian leaf turtles | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: .. i give then a lil tomatoe twice aweek but what other things can i give them as treats A: I would cut back on the spinach leaf as a staple since it has higher oxalates. It will interfere ... | |
| Charging/biting tank | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a beautiful leopard gecko that was mistreated/neglected by her previous owner. She ... A: Ah that is too bad about the neglect of your leopard gecko. You could try to line the inside of the ... | |
| Adult Beardies weird growth | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have an adult beardie. I noticed these strange bumps on the back of his hind legs. After ... A: Can you post some pictures of these bumps for me? It sounds like the waxy substance which fills ... | |
| Fence Lizard | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a blue belly fence lizard and noticed something unusual. Twice now I've seen little, brown ... A: No, go ahead and handle him & take the sand out. Otherwise, he wont get his eyes cleared out. You ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: Years ago we took in a bearded dragon who was not being fed anymore, or cared for in any way - by a ... A: That is excellent, a 14 year old dragon. Had you used a UVB light with her? Learning the age of a ... | |
| Feeder size for my leopard gecko | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a juvenile leopard gecko that's approximately 5 inches long (I have attached a picture since ... A: Yes, to large of feeders can cause impaction, especially in the small reptiles. He is pretty ... | |
| Bearded dragon, smelly poo | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: My beardie, Beauty, is about 6mo old and she has a runny, slightly smelly pop. I've heard rumors ... A: How long have her stools been a little runny & smelly? It can indicate parasites & or worms yes. ... | |
| uro with injured (healing) sticky eye | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a juvenile male egypticus whose eye was injured when my ferret got into his tank. I think he ... A: How is he doing today? You can get some sterile saline solution, that may help the eye out. That ... | |
| leopard gecko | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I am always concerned with my geckos stomach , I have a juvenile who has been raised on paper towels ... A: Where are the fatty white masses located, under the arms? They waxworms are pretty fatty, so you ... | |
| leopard gecko | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I am always concerned with my geckos stomach , I have a juvenile who has been raised on paper towels ... A: Yes, it is possible that she could be impacted. If the crickets are too large she may be having ... | |
| Lizard has ticks | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I've had a wild caught Western Fence lizard for six months. Just today I've noticed tiny, nymph, ... A: Did you take the sand out of his tank & put paper towels or non adhesive shelf liner in instead? Let ... | |
| leopard gecko | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I am always concerned with my geckos stomach , I have a juvenile who has been raised on paper towels ... A: What type of foods have you been feeding your gecko? What could she be impacted on? Is there ... | |
| Lizard has ticks | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I've had a wild caught Western Fence lizard for six months. Just today I've noticed tiny, nymph, ... A: Oh the poor thing. I would take the sand out of his tank, just in case any have gotten in the loose ... | |
| follow up on our water dragon, Jackie | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I contacted you awhile ago regarding our Chinese Water Dragon Jackie. She was a rescue that was very ... A: That is a great picture of Jackie! She is pretty. I definitely think it was the temperatures if ... | |
| Six lined racerunner | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I was thinking of buying a six lined racerunner and i had a few questions. How much is a six lined ... A: A six lined race runner would be perfect. They are safe for humans just like a leopard gecko or ... | |
| Leopard Gecko URGENT HELP NEEDED | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Vivarium Size: 36" x 18" x 18" - Wooden viv with glass doorsHabistat 17" x 11" heatmat covering ... A: So she has carpet substrate which should rule out any impactions from loose substrate. Maybe try ... | |
| Leopard Gecko URGENT HELP NEEDED | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I took my female leopard gecko (aprox 18 months old) to the vet two weeks ago because I became ... A: Is she housed alone correct? What type of substrate do you have her on? What kind of calcium ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: and today i noticed it has water over it. I recently put vita-sand in his habitat,and i noticed some ... A: Yes, the sand is a dusty substrate & can cause a lot of eye irritations especially in closed in ... | |
| uro with injured (healing) sticky eye | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a juvenile male egypticus whose eye was injured when my ferret got into his tank. I think he ... A: Do you have any pictures of him? Well, the tube of the retin-A tretinoin treatment it may be too ... | |
| follow up on our water dragon, Jackie | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I contacted you awhile ago regarding our Chinese Water Dragon Jackie. She was a rescue that was very ... A: What type of thermometer do you use to measure her temperatures a temp gun or digital probe? If the ... | |
| Some questions about bearedies greens | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I've some question regarding veggies. My beardie is doing fine i guess after the previous episode. ... A: I am glad to hear your dragon is doing well now! The freezing of the veggies & greens will break ... | |
| water dragon health questions | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: my female water dragon recently lay 4 (lets call them empty) eggs. I've had her for close to 2 years ... A: The brand of UVB light is very important. It should be stamped on the base of the bulb. You are ... | |
| Haitian curly tailed lizard | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had experience/knowledge with these lizards. I seen them in petsmart and just ... A: The curly tailed lizards are cute little things. They are basically a semi tropical type of lizard. ... | |
| My Thia water dragon is all brown except its belly | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: Why is my water dragon brown and my other is green? We have had them for about 3 or 4 months and ... A: Sorry for the delay, we had a few internet troubles. Do you have any pictures of your water ... | |
| my russian tortiose | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: .. i was wondering can russian tortioses eat cucumbers, apples what else would be good for them to ... A: Here are a few ideas for some foods for Russian Tortoises for you. Romaine lettuce, mustard, turnip ... | |
| Leopard Gekko ill - continued | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I'll try baby-food (with calcium), and I'll keep the male separated. We've been to a vet again, and ... A: I am sorry! I hope that she will make it through this. Continue giving some soft foods for her. ... | |
| water dragon health questions | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: my female water dragon recently lay 4 (lets call them empty) eggs. I've had her for close to 2 years ... A: Yes, some pictures would be helpful. Are your water dragons housed separately? What type of tank ... | |
| Leopard Geokko ill | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I am having a problem with a female Leo Gekko. She was kept with a male gekko, they copulated, and ... A: No, if she is still not doing well it is best to house her alone. I would try the baby food ... | |
| water lizard | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: he is not eating as much and i am very worried about him , i dont know what to do and would be very ... A: Do you have a picuture of your water dragon? Please review the tank setup with me, such as the tank ... | |
| Leopard Geokko ill | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I am having a problem with a female Leo Gekko. She was kept with a male gekko, they copulated, and ... A: Ok, great. That is very strange then, if visibly there are no eggs. She could be forming the ... | |
| Leopard Geokko ill | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I am having a problem with a female Leo Gekko. She was kept with a male gekko, they copulated, and ... A: Wow that is very odd. Did the vet do an x-ray, or just an exam? They are so small, it is hard to do ... | |
| Beardie in trouble | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I purchased my sweet beardie Petey about 3 wks ago. Don't know his age but is 10" long with tail. ... A: He has either had an injury, or has metabolic bone disease. Are you using a UVB light & if so, ... | |
| leopard gecko p2 | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: i have a 5 month old leopard gecko and lately hes been acting weird. i check the temp on both sides ... A: Ok, those temps sound good. I noticed you are using a stick on type, so they are not always real ... | |
| Will my beardie get infected if it eats up another infected mate? | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I own a beardie for about 5 months. Yesterday my brother's friend brought over a infected beardie ... A: I am sorry about the little dragon. I hope he didn't suffer, but I am sure being eaten alive wasn't ... | |
| Sick Brearded Dragon | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: My Bearded isn't eating and is losing weight. She will eat it I force her and she will take some ... A: Do you have any pictures of her? Is she housed alone or with the male? It could also be a calcium ... | |
| leopard gecko | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: i have a 5 month old leopard gecko and lately hes been acting weird. i check the temp on both sides ... A: What are the temperatures in the tank? Do you use a stick on type, a digital probe or a temp gun to ... | |
| Will my beardie get infected if it eats up another infected mate? | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I own a beardie for about 5 months. Yesterday my brother's friend brought over a infected beardie ... A: The mealworms are too fatty to be fed on a regular basis. They can contribute to impactions, & ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a small leopard gecko about 4 inches long. He is a purple color. He has shed twice and is ... A: Do you have a picture of him? He is very very small. Usually it takes up to the juvenile ... | |
| Will my beardie get infected if it eats up another infected mate? | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I own a beardie for about 5 months. Yesterday my brother's friend brought over a infected beardie ... A: Unfortunately yes, your larger dragon ate the smaller one, I hate to say. That is why you can never ... | |
| bearded dragons | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: do bearded dragons have infections or diseases of the tympanic membrane (ears) A: They can get injuries of the tympanic membrane, yes. Sometimes they can have retained shed on that ... | |
| Leopard Gecko - Cloccidia? | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old female Leopard Gecko who is in a 40 gallon cage. Their temp is around 80 ... A: That is great you have them separated now. That is good news Nelli is eating the baby food daily. ... | |
| Whats wrong with my leopard gecko?!?!?!!?!?? | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I bought my leopard gecko back in the begining of janurary and end of december between then........ ... A: No, if she had a heart attack or a stroke, there really is not much you can do for her other than ... | |
| Bearded dragon tail | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a female beardie who had retained shed on her tail. A few weeks ago she had dropped a bit of ... A: Oh that is great, the A&D ointment or AB ointment will be fine then. That should help out quite a ... | |
| S.O.S./ Green anole | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I saved a green anole from freezing in my garage in December. She has been doing great until a ... A: Well, that is a possibility that she did get overly stressed when placing the male in with her. She ... | |
| bearded dragon ear growth | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: it was oozing a day ago and i dont know what it could be, the animal appears to be acting as it ... A: Do you have any pictures of this for me? Could he have had retained shed on his tympanic ear drum & ... | |
| golden gecko | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: my golden gecko has lost some weight recently and is not eating any crickets. i am very concerned ... A: Do you have any pictures of your gecko? What type of heating & lighting are you using? I am not ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is about four months old. He gets small red spots, usually on his underbelly or ... A: Do you have any pictures at all, of those red spots? It sounds like mites, but I need to confirm it. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko - Cloccidia? | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old female Leopard Gecko who is in a 40 gallon cage. Their temp is around 80 ... A: Great, I would recommend right now, to separate them so he is less stressed. The average cost of a ... | |
| Bearded dragon tail | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a female beardie who had retained shed on her tail. A few weeks ago she had dropped a bit of ... A: Yes, continue treatment. It does appear red, from what I can see on the picture. So, the redness ... | |
| Leopard Gecko - Cloccidia? | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old female Leopard Gecko who is in a 40 gallon cage. Their temp is around 80 ... A: Do you have them in separate tanks, correct? It is a possibility that she has coccidia, or even ... | |
| Bearded dragon tail | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a female beardie who had retained shed on her tail. A few weeks ago she had dropped a bit of ... A: Do you have any pictures of the tail area for me? You are doing everything you can right now, using ... | |
| Anole traveling | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm going on a trip in a couple of days and i was wondering if i could bring my Green Anole and ... A: Well, don't worry about the lighting on the trip, just let them relax. Just take the lights with ... | |
| Anole traveling | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm going on a trip in a couple of days and i was wondering if i could bring my Green Anole and ... A: Well, that is a great question. Anoles stress easily. I understand wanting to take them with you, ... | |
| Whats wrong with my leopard gecko?!?!?!!?!?? | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I bought my leopard gecko back in the begining of janurary and end of december between then........ ... A: Do you have any pictures of your gecko? So, for the substrate your gecko is housed on carpet, so ... | |
| our water dragon | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: We recently adopted a Chinese Water Dragon that was in the (poor) care of a relative. He/she is 2 ... A: She is beautiful, for sure. That is great she is enjoying her pool now! I am sure she feels like ... | |
| color changing of an anole lizard | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a green and bahama anole lizard it was green when I bought it but now it it is ... A: Yes, the anoles can change color. Do you have the Bahama brown anole, correct? They can change ... | |
| our water dragon | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: We recently adopted a Chinese Water Dragon that was in the (poor) care of a relative. He/she is 2 ... A: How is Jackie doing today? She appears to be female, just like ours. The males have much larger ... | |
| our water dragon | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: We recently adopted a Chinese Water Dragon that was in the (poor) care of a relative. He/she is 2 ... A: Chinese water dragons are very challenging for sure, especially when they are ill or have had poor ... | |
| uro health issue | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: You are great! Thankyou for your continued responses to my questions! Lizzie is not quite so bloated ... A: How is Liz doing today? You finally found a site to purchase the Reptisun 10 tube bulb? When do you ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Not Defecating | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Um, Hi. I have just gotten a new "fancy" bearded dragon from petsmart on Sunday May 1. ... A: Wow, that is great, he finally went potty! The UVB light will help him a lot. It will give him ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Not Defecating | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: Um, Hi. I have just gotten a new "fancy" bearded dragon from petsmart on Sunday May 1. ... A: The Reptiglo 10 tube bulb is a very weak bulb, & really doesn't provide the proper wavelength of ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Not Defecating | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: Um, Hi. I have just gotten a new "fancy" bearded dragon from petsmart on Sunday May 1. ... A: Which brand is the desert UVB light? Zilla? What type of thermometer are you using, a stick on ... | |
| uro health issue | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: You are great! Thankyou for your continued responses to my questions! Lizzie is not quite so bloated ... A: You are very welcome! I hope that he regains use of his back legs. If you can get him outside for ... | |
| uro health issue | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: Much later than last question(?a year or so) Lizzie is extremely bloated. We gave him a warm bath ... A: Poor guy, that is a great picture of Liz! That is great he is potty trained, they don't usually ... | |
| my bearded dragon. | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: heloo! i just got my baby bearded dragon 2 days ago and it looks pretty healthy but then i gave it ... A: I was wondering how he was doing. What else do you feed Pascal? Will he eat phoenix worms? The ... | |
| uro health issue | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: Much later than last question(?a year or so) Lizzie is extremely bloated. We gave him a warm bath ... A: What type of substrate do you use? Does he ingest any loose substrate? If so, he could be impacted ... | |
| PLEASE HELP!!! My cat attacked my bearded dragon!!! | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: Okay so my poor bearded dragon got attacked by my cat! She is about 6-7 inches in all and my cat got ... A: I am sorry that your cat attacked your dragon. Yes, you can use neosporin or polysporin on the ... | |
| uro health issue | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Much later than last question(?a year or so) Lizzie is extremely bloated. We gave him a warm bath ... A: How is Lizzie today? It really sounds like he has metabolic bone disease. Him not using his back ... | |
| gecko | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Chomera has been sick foe a week and a half. Weak, but drinkn water. Can the meds be located at ... A: You are welcome. Do you have a feed supply store nearby? Sometimes they carry Panacur for ... | |
| Binti again | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Me and Binti... again. (If you forgot about us, ... A: Oh I was wondering how Binti was doing lately. Did we ever decide if it was parasites? When was ... | |
| Bearded dragon behavior | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Good day, We are first time owners of a beardy. I do have a question or two since not showing ... A: How old is your dragon? What type & brand of UVB do you use, a fluorescent tube bulb or a ... | |
| gecko | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm inserting a pic of my pet gecko. Right now I don't have the means to take her to a vet. She is ... A: Chomera is a pretty little girl. It is possible yes, that she has worms or parasites since she is ... | |
| my bearded dragon. | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: heloo! i just got my baby bearded dragon 2 days ago and it looks pretty healthy but then i gave it ... A: So, how is your baby's mouth doing? You will need to increase the basking temperatures to a range of ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Care, General Specs. | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I've had my beardie since early August now, got him when he was 6 weeks so that would make him ... A: Yes, sometimes they will go into brumation if the lighting is not quite right. Yes, you can use the ... | |
| russian turtle | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: my turtle urinated and there was a white thick stuff with it never done it before what could it ... A: How long have you had your turtle? When amphibians, reptiles & avian (birds) excrete urine, it is in ... | |
| common garden skink | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: my daughter has collected herself what is a common brown garden skink down here in Australia,cold ... A: How are things in the land down under? They are so cute & so small. They do need some gravel, ... | |
| spikey - puffy eyes | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I start a new question as the other thread was too long. Spikey is 8 months old. Spikey went about ... A: Yes, they only allow so many questions/follow ups on a thread. How is Spikey doing? He would be ... | |
| follow up | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: hello well ill i got my husbands heat gun my dragons eyes are doing so so his one eye is like rolled ... A: That is great you are using a heat gun, your temperatures should be right on then. If you want, ... | |
| Skin Problems | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: Ive had my Bearded Dragon right before Vday. He seemed okay when I got him but he has lost his ... A: Do you have a picture of your dragon? A picture would be very helpful. It sounds like he could ... | |
| gecko | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I have two questions...first what type of gecko do I have? 2nd is my gecko supposed to lick her howl ... A: Do you have a picture of your gecko for me? Geckos do from time to time, lick their vents yes. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Eye Bulging | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I emailed you several months ago regarding my son's bearded dragon, Spikey. You were awesome. Last ... A: Wow, poor Spike! How old is he? How long did you give him in between the Reptiglo 10 & putting ... | |
| my bearded dragon. | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: heloo! i just got my baby bearded dragon 2 days ago and it looks pretty healthy but then i gave it ... A: Do you have any pictures of your baby's mouth for me? Usually, it takes a week or two, for them to ... | |
| Sprayed or swimming | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: My beardy is like my baby, I watch her carefully when she is in the tub swimming, when I spray ... A: It doesn't sound like she has a respiratory issue though based on your description of her right now. ... | |
| Chinese water dragon. | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: Last week my 10 month old water dragon had a run in with the boyfriends cat!!! I know it could have ... A: Wow that is impressive, you had a vet who fixed your dragon's leg. Do you have any pictures of him? ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: well i rescued my dragon for a friend put this we are not anymore my dragon had no lights all ... A: That is a nice picture, he is very colorful. How is your boy doing today? The stick on types of ... | |
| Are the leopard geckos ill? | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have two separate queries about the leopard geckos I am looking after for my teacher. About a year ... A: What is most likely occurring is that he is being dominated. Are you positive of the sexes? It ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Eye Bulging | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I emailed you several months ago regarding my son's bearded dragon, Spikey. You were awesome. Last ... A: I am so sorry this has happened again! Wow, that is great you already ordered the Reptisun 10. ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: well i rescued my dragon for a friend put this we are not anymore my dragon had no lights all ... A: What type of thermometer are you using? A stick on type, a digital probe or a temp gun? The ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Eye Bulging | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I emailed you several months ago regarding my son's bearded dragon, Spikey. You were awesome. Last ... A: I am happy that Spike got so much better, that is excellent. I hate to have to tell you the the ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: well i rescued my dragon for a friend put this we are not anymore my dragon had no lights all ... A: Oh that is too bad, I am sorry to hear about his eyes. She must have used a compact or coil UVB ... | |
| Sprayed or swimming | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: My beardy is like my baby, I watch her carefully when she is in the tub swimming, when I spray ... A: Is she scared of the water now, or does she still like going swimming? Does she walk normally ... | |
| Blue tongue skink | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Hes still pretty sleepy, but once he gets up he moves around okay, going to get a new basking light ... A: Oh no, that is very cold isn't it! Yes you are right, the broccoli, cauliflower, & lettuce are ... | |
| Blue tongue skink | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Hes still pretty sleepy, but once he gets up he moves around okay, going to get a new basking light ... A: You have ice now, in April? I hope it clears up soon! Ok, the Heat glo, as long as it is a bright ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: my leopard gecko has lost the use of his back legs and the right one is swollen as is the foot he is ... A: What brand is the UVB tube? The only brand that is good is Reptisun 10 or the 5 would be alright. ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: my leopard gecko has lost the use of his back legs and the right one is swollen as is the foot he is ... A: What did the vet say, that he had metabolic bone disease then? What type of UVB light did you get? ... | |
| vital signs | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm working on a vet project and can't find what the vital signs are for leopard geckos. Can you ... A: I have researched this in reptiles, in general before, but there are no definitive answers. The ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: my leopard gecko has lost the use of his back legs and the right one is swollen as is the foot he is ... A: What type of foods are you feeding him? Are you using a UVB light source? What are the ... | |
| Turtles mating | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm planning to get an aquarium and keeping a pair of male and female turtles there. I'm planning to ... A: The 5 foot tank should be large enough for the female to lay her eggs. You will need a designated ... | |
| Sorry to keep bothering. | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: Tracie Kretzchmar, It's Gabriella, the one who is having trouble with her gecko. I couldn't send ... A: That is great she is doing pretty good today. How is her leg looking today, any improvements at ... | |
| Blue tongue skink | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: Hes still pretty sleepy, but once he gets up he moves around okay, going to get a new basking light ... A: How is your skink doing today, any improvements? Sorry for the delay, I have had a few internet ... | |
| Blue Tongue Skink Possible Impaction | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: i recently acquired a blue tongue skink from a friends sister ten days ago, Hes about 2 and a half ... A: That is excellent you have gotten him to go potty. He must have been a little backed up though, ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a leopard who has started to not open her one eye as wide(squinting)She is coordinated but ... A: So you are using a stick on type of thermometer. Those are usually not very good at measuring the ... | |
| Blue Tongue Skink Possible Impaction | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: i recently acquired a blue tongue skink from a friends sister ten days ago, Hes about 2 and a half ... A: Oh yes, if he was calcium deficient, it will cause lethargic behavior & other problems such as ... | |
| my lep gekko | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: ( is there anyway i can get her 2 eat with out the vets bein involved i have 2 gekkos bt the ova ... A: For the moment, I would go ahead & take out the chippings for reptiles, since it is loose substrate ... | |
| Blue Tongue Skink Possible Impaction | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: i recently acquired a blue tongue skink from a friends sister ten days ago, Hes about 2 and a half ... A: How is he doing today? The bark substrate is probably fine as long as he is not ingesting any of it. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a leopard who has started to not open her one eye as wide(squinting)She is coordinated but ... A: What type of tank setup are you keeping her in? Do you have a basking light & an undertank heater ... | |
| vital signs | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm working on a vet project and can't find what the vital signs are for leopard geckos. Can you ... A: Did you need the respiratory rate and the heart rate of leopard geckos, correct? I can try to do ... | |
| Bearded Dragon 'Injury' | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: Nearly a month ago my lizard was running around her cage shedding her face, and caught a small ... A: That is great, she is doing so well now. She sure sounds active. How is her head looking now, is ... | |
| Blue Tongue Skink Possible Impaction | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: i recently acquired a blue tongue skink from a friends sister ten days ago, Hes about 2 and a half ... A: The catfood is not really an appropriate diet for a blue tongue skink. They need more of a balance ... | |
| RI in beared dragon | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: have a 3 year old BD with RI, brought to vet her in my local town, said it was RI, told me he knows ... A: That is a tough break, being so far away from a vet. One thing you could change, is the UVB light. ... | |
| Mountain Horned dragon | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I've recently adopted a new family member to our family. Our Mountain horned dragon has been quite ... A: Did you have any pictures of her & her tank setup? When you say bubble bath, are you referring to a ... | |
| baby rattle snake | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: i was fishing and found a baby rattle snake someone told me you can sale them if so what are they ... A: Honestly, I am not sure what a baby rattle snake would be worth. You could call your local ... | |
| Bearded Dragon 'Injury' | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: Nearly a month ago my lizard was running around her cage shedding her face, and caught a small ... A: How is he doing today? Yes, when using the betadine, make sure it does not get in her eyes. You can ... | |
| Male Gecko pt2 | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: too many follow ups on my last question It defiently wasn't stuck feces as i cleaned the area twice ... A: That is fine, it happens. Ok, just making sure that was the case, poor guy. Well, he still has one ... | |
| Bearded Dragon 'Injury' | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: Nearly a month ago my lizard was running around her cage shedding her face, and caught a small ... A: Wow poor thing. It doesn't look like it is infected yet. There is not much you can do for this, ... | |
| my beardie | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon wont seem to eat anymore, shes roughly 2 and a half years old and i haven't had ... A: The brand of the tube bulb should be stamped on the bulb somewhere. How is she doing today? Is the ... | |
| my beardie | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon wont seem to eat anymore, shes roughly 2 and a half years old and i haven't had ... A: What brand of fluorescent tube bulb are you using? How close is it to her, & is there any screen or ... | |
| my beardie | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon wont seem to eat anymore, shes roughly 2 and a half years old and i haven't had ... A: Do you have any pictures of your girl? What type & brand of UVB are you using, a fluorescent tube ... | |
| Male gecko | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: But i got two new geckos an adult male - rhys and a baby girl - weetabix and well zara and rhys were ... A: Are you positive that it was his hemipenis or maybe a stuck piece of feces? That is just so odd ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I've had my leopard gecko for just under a year and a half now, and the first time he stopped eating ... A: It sounds like parasites or amoebas possibly. What foods do you feed him? Do you use filtered ... | |
| water dragon | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: ive read that exo terra coil bulbs ar not the best for uvb which is what i got with him cause i got ... A: What type & brand of UVB do you use, a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact or coil light? No, if the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: We often find our bearded dragon crawling up the side of his cage, and today when I got off work he ... A: It sounds like he is under some type of duress right now. What type & brand of UVB are you using, a ... | |
| Male gecko | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: But i got two new geckos an adult male - rhys and a baby girl - weetabix and well zara and rhys were ... A: How is he doing? Is the area still prolapsed, or have you been able to get the area to go back in ... | |
| Brown Anole UVB | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I have new, baby Brown Anoles. I am confused about what UVB light to purchase. I was told I could ... A: The Brown Anoles, while they are small, still need some UVB yes. I would get either the Reptisun 5 ... | |
| Liver failure or bacterial infection? | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I see that you have some experience with regard to Beardies and liver failure so please bear with me ... A: I am sorry to say that the Reptiglo products are subpar for UVB lighting, unfortunately. While the ... | |
| Liver failure or bacterial infection? | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I see that you have some experience with regard to Beardies and liver failure so please bear with me ... A: He is a cutie pie. I am pretty sure he has metabolic bone disease. What type of UVB light are you ... | |
| Dragon follow-up | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I sent pictures of my dragon's issue (3/13 post)per your request. I was wondering if you can ... A: Did you send pictures to my home email, correct? I know I have them saved, but if you have more ... | |
| Male gecko | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: But i got two new geckos an adult male - rhys and a baby girl - weetabix and well zara and rhys were ... A: That is great your female, Zara is doing much better now! That is excellent news. Ouch, was Rhys & ... | |
| Franklin -anole | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: just wanted to update you on our vet trip. The vet said he is very young and was surprised to hear ... A: That is excellent Franklin had a good check up then. It sounds like it is just going to take some ... | |
| Liver failure or bacterial infection? | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I see that you have some experience with regard to Beardies and liver failure so please bear with me ... A: Oh geez, that is rough. It is almost impossible to diagnose liver failure just from looking at a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: i am new at keeping a bearded dragon. we have had him about 4 months now and he is about 1 year old ... A: The Arcadia, ideally should be 6-8 inches from him, right alongside the basking light. A 100watt ... | |
| Anole will not eat | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: We got it (we think it's a boy) about 9 days ago and he has only eaten one cricket. He just shed ... A: Franklin is a cute boy! The round stick on types of thermometers are not good at measuring the ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: i am new at keeping a bearded dragon. we have had him about 4 months now and he is about 1 year old ... A: Great, the Arcadia D3 12% tube bulb is a good bulb. How far away from him is it & is there anything ... | |
| sick leopard gecko | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has stopped eating and has a swollen neck. It sounds like he has mouth rot but not ... A: What are the temperatures in the tank? Do you use a stick on type of thermometer, a digital probe ... | |
| Gravid leopard gecko | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Just a few things really, We got our female gecko(Lacey) about a year and half ago and recently got ... A: The lay area doesn't necessarily need to be over the heat mat, no. You will want to incubate the ... | |
| CWD | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: hey tracie ummm we started shedding a bit now... on his face around his eyes... hes a bit less ... A: Why don't you send me some pictures at my home email at: Drache_613@hotmail.com Just so I can a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: i am new at keeping a bearded dragon. we have had him about 4 months now and he is about 1 year old ... A: What type & brand of UVB light do you use, a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil type of light? ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 5 | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Binti and I took a trip to the vet tonight. It turns out she's an incredibly energetic, feisty ... A: Well, at least Binti seems to be holding her own at the moment. Just get her mad, & her mouth ... | |
| Chameleon problem | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old chameleon who hasnt eaten in the last 5 days, he is in the middle of shedding ... A: Do you have any pictures of him? Are you using any type of UVB light for him? What type & brand do ... | |
| Anole will not eat | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: We got it (we think it's a boy) about 9 days ago and he has only eaten one cricket. He just shed ... A: Ah, Anoles are so hard to keep sometimes. Do you have a green or brown anole? Do you have a ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 5 | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Binti and I took a trip to the vet tonight. It turns out she's an incredibly energetic, feisty ... A: How is Binti today? At least she is not impacted that can be determined then. Yes, it is really ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 5 | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Binti and I took a trip to the vet tonight. It turns out she's an incredibly energetic, feisty ... A: Oh geez, Binti rebelled at the vets! Well, I guess you can't blame her though, being poked & ... | |
| Beardy breeding | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm interested in breeding my beardies only worry is the female once had metabolic bone disease when ... A: Well, I usually do not recommend breeding a female who has had metabolic bone disease in the past. ... | |
| CWD | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: hey tracie ummm we started shedding a bit now... on his face around his eyes... hes a bit less ... A: That is good he started shedding some. This usually does affect their activity, most of the time. ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 4 | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Me and Binti... again. I decided to move her enclosure into my room, away from the sounds of the ... A: Oh that is too bad Binti just can't keep anything down. Will she keep any baby food down, either ... | |
| depressed unwell bearded dragon | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I feed Gee Gee crickets, the thermometer is digital which sits on the outside of the tank, I have ... A: It sounds like Gee Gee is doing pretty well. At least he seems to enjoy his baths too, and he is ... | |
| waterdragon | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: ummm it isnt swelled up to much.. the toe looks more like its shedding but not properly...i mist the ... A: Well, he still could develop femoral pores yet he is still very young. So, his hand & fingers are ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 4 | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: Me and Binti... again. I decided to move her enclosure into my room, away from the sounds of the ... A: Good that she has finished her shed now, poor girl. Maybe she will get the rest off of her toes on ... | |
| waterdragon | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: ummm it isnt swelled up to much.. the toe looks more like its shedding but not properly...i mist the ... A: Ok, the coil lights are not good for the UVB. They can hurt the eyes & they do not have the proper ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 4 | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Me and Binti... again. I decided to move her enclosure into my room, away from the sounds of the ... A: Well, I hope she will shed soon! Hm, that is interesting. Leopard geckos need bright light, but ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 4 | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Me and Binti... again. I decided to move her enclosure into my room, away from the sounds of the ... A: Well, that may help her to be in a more relaxed environment for awhile. Let me know how Binti is ... | |
| waterdragon | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: ummm it isnt swelled up to much.. the toe looks more like its shedding but not properly...i mist the ... A: Ok, so the swelling is not that bad? That is good. I would really watch that in case he tries to ... | |
| water dragon | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: i have noticed recently that parts of my water dragons skin is changing to this clear white ... A: Ok, how swollen do the toes look? Sometimes, they can appear to be swollen when they are preshed as ... | |
| depressed unwell bearded dragon | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I feed Gee Gee crickets, the thermometer is digital which sits on the outside of the tank, I have ... A: No, bearded dragons are lactose intolerant. You can feed him non dairy soy yogurt though to help ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 3 | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Me and Binti again. Not too much has happened since she last ate, where she only had one worm. No ... A: Ok, that is good she as not kept on sand previously. Were you able to get some baby food into her? ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 3 | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Me and Binti again. Not too much has happened since she last ate, where she only had one worm. No ... A: Oh she is not having any stool because she is not eating. Try to start getting some food into her so ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I believe my dragon had a prolapsed hemipenes. I noticed the area bulged and discolored. Let him ... A: Oh no, that is terrible for him I am sorry! Do you have a picture of the area for me just so I can ... | |
| Juvie not eating pt. 3 | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Me and Binti again. Not too much has happened since she last ate, where she only had one worm. No ... A: Geez, I thought she would be getting adjusted now. I think you will need to get a fecal done on her ... | |
| unwell depressed bearded dragon | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Please help, I had two bearded dragons a male and a female coming up for two years old, the female ... A: How is Gee Gee doing today, any more improvements? What type of thermometer do you use to measure ... | |
| unwell depressed bearded dragon | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: Please help, I had two bearded dragons a male and a female coming up for two years old, the female ... A: Good grief, did he not test him for parasites? Anemia is usually caused by heavy parasite or worm ... | |
| water dragon | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: i have noticed recently that parts of my water dragons skin is changing to this clear white ... A: It looks like he is going to be shedding as that is what it looks like pre-shed. How long has he ... | |
| WALDA'S NOSE | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: Me again and i am afraid there is yet another problem, my gecko has seemed to have a closed nostrle ... A: Have you tried bathing him to see if you can get that nostril unclogged? You could also use a swab ... | |
| veiled chameleon | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: A couple days ago, I noticed that my 2.5 month old chameleon has a white, fungus like substance ... A: Do you have any pictures of him? That would be helpful. That way I can see his coloring & his ... | |
| unwell depressed bearded dragon | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: Please help, I had two bearded dragons a male and a female coming up for two years old, the female ... A: Can you review your tank setup with me? What type & brand of UVB light do you use, a fluorescent ... | |
| sick striped water dragon HELP | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I took her to the vet and he gave her a 50% chance. Said it was good I was keeping her hydrated ... A: That is excellent she has made it through. I am sure the vet was happy about her progress also. The ... | |
| Leopard gecko not eating | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: The question had too many follow-ups so I had to start a new one. Binti has always loved her water. ... A: Oh ok, well maybe soon she will start moving around more in her tank during the day. I hope she is ... | |
| Regeneration | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: About two months ago I bought two baby leopard geckos, thought to be siblings. The first month the ... A: Oh no, are they still separated? Chances are, you have 2 males who will not get along, no. No, ... | |
| Leopard gecko not eating | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: The question had too many follow-ups so I had to start a new one. Binti has always loved her water. ... A: That is awesome news to hear! I am so happy that she finally ate for you. Ha, just count what you ... | |
| My beardie doesn'e seem to like food! | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I bought my Beardie on the 15th Jan this year and collected him 2 weeks later after spending that ... A: What type & brand of UVB are you using, is it a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How ... | |
| Chinese Bearded Dragon | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Today my boyfriend and I bought a bearded dragon from a pet store. We have an awesome set up for ... A: Oh ok! Which brand of fluorescent tube bulb does he have? This is important as most of the lights ... | |
| Leopard gecko not eating | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: The question had too many follow-ups so I had to start a new one. Binti has always loved her water. ... A: That is great she took to the new feeding area so well then! That figures doesn't it, the ramp ... | |
| Chinese Bearded Dragon | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Today my boyfriend and I bought a bearded dragon from a pet store. We have an awesome set up for ... A: Could you review your tank setup for me? What type & brand of UVB are you using, a fluorescent tube ... | |
| Leopard gecko not eating | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I got my leopard gecko about two weeks ago from a private breeder, who believed her to be female due ... A: How did she like her new feeding area? I hope that she will start eating for you soon. If she ... | |
| Update on The Dude | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I just wanted to let you know how he's doin. This week he finally seems to be eating on a regular ... A: Geez, he is not eating much is he?! I would try to get a fecal done on him if you can, to see if he ... | |
| mouth issues | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: Igore's eye is getting better but now i need to know about his mouth. there seems to be something in ... A: Great, that is good news! I know it is very difficult to get the mouth opened in that manner. My ... | |
| Update on The Dude | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I just wanted to let you know how he's doin. This week he finally seems to be eating on a regular ... A: Oh no, Dude is on another hunger strike? Pink urates, that could be supplementation. How often do ... | |
| Igauana might have MBD | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I have ordered the new light bulb and I should get in about a week. I have got him some baby food ... A: Well, that is good you found a good store witih better prices. I hope he will be healthy. I am ... | |
| Igauana might have MBD | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I have ordered the new light bulb and I should get in about a week. I have got him some baby food ... A: Oh no! I am sorry to hear about Rex. I am sorry you found me too late, we could have saved him if ... | |
| mouth issues | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Igore's eye is getting better but now i need to know about his mouth. there seems to be something in ... A: It is a little difficult to get the mouth open, so you will need some help. You will need someone ... | |
| Leopard gecko not eating | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I got my leopard gecko about two weeks ago from a private breeder, who believed her to be female due ... A: I think it is just going to take some time for her to adjust. Leopard geckos are very sensitive to ... | |
| mouth issues | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Igore's eye is getting better but now i need to know about his mouth. there seems to be something in ... A: Have you tried using a q-tip to clean that out? Can you look inside of his mouth to try to ... | |
| Leopard gecko not eating | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I got my leopard gecko about two weeks ago from a private breeder, who believed her to be female due ... A: Well, it certainly is nothing you are doing or her setup I don't think. Your setup is great. :-) ... | |
| Igauana might have MBD | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have ordered the new light bulb and I should get in about a week. I have got him some baby food ... A: Great, I know that the new light will help him a lot more. Yes, keeping a heater on him is the ... | |
| eye problems | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: my 2 year old male leopard gecko(igore) has something up with his eye. its hard to see in his pic ... A: Are you trying to feed him baby food yet? If he is losing weight, you will need to start feeding ... | |
| Igauana might have MBD | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: we purchased an iguana about a month ago, he has been doing good, up until about 4 days ago. We ... A: Opening the door so the sun can shine through the screen is better but it still filters out a good ... | |
| African Fat Tailed Gecko Not Eating | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm worried about my african fat tailed gecko. He has stopped eating and has lost a significant ... A: I am sorry to hear about your fat tailed gecko. They are so sweet. Do you have any pictures of him? ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Illness? | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has suddenly develpoed an illness. She has swollen runny eyes and a swollen neck. ... A: I appreciate it. Good that you are getting another light. Were you able to find the Reptisun 10 ... | |
| eye problems | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: my 2 year old male leopard gecko(igore) has something up with his eye. its hard to see in his pic ... A: That appears to be retained shed around his mouth, or it could be the beginnings of mouth rot. I ... | |
| eye problems | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: my 2 year old male leopard gecko(igore) has something up with his eye. its hard to see in his pic ... A: How is he doing this evening? Did you get the humid hide built for him? If you would like to try ... | |
| bearded dragons | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I hear tell that the beardy is one for attention! I also hear that when they frill their beard it ... A: Yes, bearded dragons are enchanting creatures, indeed. They love attention & will display their ... | |
| Igauana might have MBD | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: we purchased an iguana about a month ago, he has been doing good, up until about 4 days ago. We ... A: The Reptiglo 5 compact is not strong enough. You will need to purchase the Reptisun 10 instead, for ... | |
| Baby Beardie | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Hey Tracie its me again =] i was wondering if you could help me figure out if theres something wrong ... A: I would be happy to help you & your little baby. What type & brand of UVB are you using a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Illness? | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has suddenly develpoed an illness. She has swollen runny eyes and a swollen neck. ... A: How old is the Reptisun 10 that you are using? Check for me to be sure of the brand of the tube ... | |
| Cricket bite >.< | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: hey! i was talking to you a while ago about my leopard gecko zara being pregnant and all turned out ... A: That is great you were able to get a special wash for her wound. So, it is looking much better now? ... | |
| sick striped water dragon HELP | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I took her to the vet and he gave her a 50% chance. Said it was good I was keeping her hydrated ... A: She is so cute! It is very difficult to resist them when they are so beautiful! It sounds like ... | |
| eye problems | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: my 2 year old male leopard gecko(igore) has something up with his eye. its hard to see in his pic ... A: You will need to create a humid hide for him on the warm side to help with shedding issues. If they ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Illness? | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has suddenly develpoed an illness. She has swollen runny eyes and a swollen neck. ... A: I believe that I saw your post on BD.org! That is fine, this sounds like a serious condition. Can ... | |
| leopard gecko Ari is dying !!!! | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Please help me...I think that we are going to lose our 3 month old leopard gecko. I have had him ... A: Oh I am very sorry to hear this! What prompted you to take him to the vet before he became ill like ... | |
| cloudy eye | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: its closed most of the time but he opens it sometimes. he is eating and is active like he should be. ... A: Is his eye not getting any better yet? Try to get a humid hide/cave set up for him since that does ... | |
| New Leopard Gecko | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: my son got a leopard gecko last Thursday from what we can tell, he has yet to eat anything. We keep ... A: They usually take a couple of weeks to become accustomed to their new home. It is called relocation ... | |
| scared, lethargic and not eating beardie- Came on suddenly | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Ive had Brutus- a bearded dragon for 8 months, he was probably already a few months old when we got ... A: That could be a huge thing involved in his behavior! Was the other lizard a male or female? It will ... | |
| scared, lethargic and not eating beardie- Came on suddenly | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: Ive had Brutus- a bearded dragon for 8 months, he was probably already a few months old when we got ... A: So you have the Powersun 160 watt 6-8 inches from him? Is this correct, & the basking temperature ... | |
| Igauana might have MBD | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: we purchased an iguana about a month ago, he has been doing good, up until about 4 days ago. We ... A: Yes, he does most likely have metabolic bone disease. Which UVB light did you just purchase? What ... | |
| cloudy eye | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: its closed most of the time but he opens it sometimes. he is eating and is active like he should be. ... A: It could be a catarac, but it could also be a complication from a retained shed. He does need to ... | |
| scared, lethargic and not eating beardie- Came on suddenly | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: Ive had Brutus- a bearded dragon for 8 months, he was probably already a few months old when we got ... A: Do you have any pictures of Brutus? How long ago did you start using the Powersun 160watt bulb? ... | |
| sick striped water dragon HELP | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I took her to the vet and he gave her a 50% chance. Said it was good I was keeping her hydrated ... A: Wow, she does not weigh very much at all, poor girl. She is pretty though. I have never kept one ... | |
| cloudy eye | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: its closed most of the time but he opens it sometimes. he is eating and is active like he should be. ... A: What type of substrate is he on currently, sand, tiles, paper towels? What are the temperatures in ... | |
| sick striped water dragon HELP | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: So I've gotten her to drink from a syringe a mix of calcium powder, electrolytes, and D3 in water ... A: How old is she, and do you have a picture of her? Yes, the mouth problem is most likely going to be ... | |
| Painted Agama | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: in the last few weeks she's started acting strange always banging on the glass to come out and ... A: Well, sometimes they just reach the mature age & develop follicles then eggs. She is the right age ... | |
| my turtles mouth | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: my baby turtle as a mouth problem, Its bottom shell part of the mouth is gone please tell me why and ... A: Oh my! How long has your turtle had this problem? Can you tell me what your setup is like, such as ... | |
| Cricket bite >.< | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: hey! i was talking to you a while ago about my leopard gecko zara being pregnant and all turned out ... A: That is find then, the Savlon wound wash. It looks like there is no hydrogen peroxide in it, so it ... | |
| Baby Beardie | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: Im very excited of owning a bearded dragon, ive found a cute baby beardie at my local pet store. i ... A: Great to hear your little one is active & running around his tank like that. It will be awhile ... | |
| Baby Beardie | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: Im very excited of owning a bearded dragon, ive found a cute baby beardie at my local pet store. i ... A: I hope you are enjoying your new little baby! The most commonly used calcium is the Repcal calcium ... | |
| sick striped water dragon HELP | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have extensive experience with bearded dragons (proud mom to two spoiled boys), but none ... A: Yes, water dragons are difficult. One thing about water dragons is that they are very picky ... | |
| Beardie! | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some information on having two bearded dragons co-habituating. ... A: Well, "sometimes" housing 2 females can work, while other times it simply does not. It greatly ... | |
| Beardie with shakes and not eating. | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I work for a pet store and have kept many reptiles over the past years. A man called in saying he ... A: Oh wow the UVB light being a year old most likely was putting no UVB out at all. I am happy to hear ... | |
| Cricket bite >.< | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: hey! i was talking to you a while ago about my leopard gecko zara being pregnant and all turned out ... A: Oh no, I am sorry to hear that the cricket bit her! Geez, they are such carnivorous things! So she ... | |
| bearded dragon flipping | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: i am unable to follow the links in my e-mails (showing an error) so i have posted a reply onto the ... A: Well, the healing process is dependent on their calcium & D3 stores. In the wild, they get much ... | |
| Painted Agama | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: in the last few weeks she's started acting strange always banging on the glass to come out and ... A: Oh she is so pretty! I don't get to see many of the painted Agamas, as they are not commonly kept ... | |
| bearded dragon sick | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is 3 years old and is being very strange recently he keeps sleeping in the coolest ... A: We do need to review your tank setup more. Are you using a UVB light & if so, what type & brand? A ... | |
| dehydrated bearded | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: My dragon has not had good poops runny white and small he has no muscular movements except twitching ... A: How old is your dragon & how long have you had him? It sounds like he has worms or parasites. Are ... | |
| swollen limbs | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Our bearded dragon has swollen legs. His back one was especially swollen to the point we thought ... A: Do you have any pictures of him for me? How old is he? The pinkish tint might be an upcoming shed ... | |
| baby bearded dragon not eating | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I got two baby bearded dragons about 5-6 months ago. I named one pancake and one Pajamas. At first ... A: Those are cute names for your dragons. Are they housed together? If so, Pajamas sounds like he is ... | |
| Leopard Geckos | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I was given a leopard gecko who had been poorly taken care of and had a really bad eye infection. ... A: That is too bad. Can she see out of at least one eye, or not? Have you used any eye antibiotic ... | |
| Chevy Update | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Reptiles/Sick leopard gecko part 2 Advertisement Expert: Tracie Kretzschmar - 1/12/2011 Question ... A: How is he doing today? So has the antibiotics seemed to help him thus far? I agree, I feel that ... | |
| Beardie with shakes and not eating. | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I work for a pet store and have kept many reptiles over the past years. A man called in saying he ... A: Do you know what type & brand of UVB they are using? Is it a fluorescent tube bulb or a ... | |
| bearded dragon flipping | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: i am unable to follow the links in my e-mails (showing an error) so i have posted a reply onto the ... A: That is excellent news Rocco is doing so much better now! Wow, she has really turned around then. ... | |
| Geckos | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: what types of geckos DON'T have a fat tail and are good pets? A: A Crested gecko has a normal tail, that is not fat. They make great pets, as well. The Day gecko ... | |
| Beardie & Greens? | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: How do I get my baby bearded dragon to eat his greens? He's not very interested in them at all, but ... A: I had forgotten to ask you if you had been affected by the horrible flooding over there? I sure ... | |
| Beardie & Greens? | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: How do I get my baby bearded dragon to eat his greens? He's not very interested in them at all, but ... A: How are things at the Land Down Under? Babies tend not to eat their greens & veggies when they are ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Neck | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is 8 months old. She acts perfectly normal eats normal uses the bathroom normal ... A: So, the swelling goes up & down during the day? That is very strange. The supplementation is ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I bought two leopard gecko's at a pet store near by an i've had them for about two weeks now and im ... A: How are things going today for them both? So she did eat a little bit then? That is great. If ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Neck | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is 8 months old. She acts perfectly normal eats normal uses the bathroom normal ... A: Great, her diet looks very good! I am very happy to see you are using the Reptisun 10. Is it a tube ... | |
| 11 y.o green ig has very sunken eyes | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: and is a tad nauseous or has a lot of fluid coming out of his mouth and nose, breathing with his ... A: Oh my, that sounds terrible for him. Did they do a blood test on him at all at the vets? That sounds ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Neck | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is 8 months old. She acts perfectly normal eats normal uses the bathroom normal ... A: Do you have a picture of her that I could take a look at her with? Please tell me a little about ... | |
| Leopard Gecko with cloudy eye | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old leopard gecko who has developed a cloudy, cataract like appearance over one eye. ... A: That is great you are not using any loose substrate then. The paper towels are fine then. The ... | |
| bearded dragon | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: i have all the lighting requierd to care for him an feed him well but he doesent seem to be growing ... A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using? A fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How ... | |
| Leopard Gecko with cloudy eye | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old leopard gecko who has developed a cloudy, cataract like appearance over one eye. ... A: Poor girl. Keep trying to use the sterile saline solution. Do you use sand as a substrate for ... | |
| My baby beardie | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I just got my beardie and he is doing amazing. I have a quick question about the UVB. I have this ... A: The light that you are using is not very good, no. Actually, though the plastic does not allow for ... | |
| Leopard Gecko with cloudy eye | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old leopard gecko who has developed a cloudy, cataract like appearance over one eye. ... A: Wow, this seems to happen relatively often with geckos for some reason. What is the humidity in the ... | |
| leopard gecko skin dull and wrinkly | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have noticed lately that my leo has been rather dull eyed and somewhat lethargic, his skin has ... A: A fecal is simply a stool sample to test for worms or parasites. Do you know if he ingests any of ... | |
| leopard gecko skin dull and wrinkly | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have noticed lately that my leo has been rather dull eyed and somewhat lethargic, his skin has ... A: Do you have any pictures of your gekco? I would suggest getting a fecal done? If he has worms or ... | |
| green iguana | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: my sister has a green iguana and it has black bugs on his back and under his spikes could you might ... A: Oh boy, that would be mites most likely. What type of substrate do you have your iguana on, sand, ... | |
| I think someting is wrong with my bearded dragon lizard | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon lizard that is around 8 or 9 years old, a friend at work gave her to me. ... A: Do you think that she may have laid an infertile egg possibly, or did it look anything like that? ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I bought two leopard gecko's at a pet store near by an i've had them for about two weeks now and im ... A: Oh she is definitely not old enough to be gravid then at a 2-3 month age. Great they are on the ... | |
| Baby Bearded Dragon | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: My 3 month old bearded dragon ate a rubber silly band. I don't know what to do. Charlie was my ... A: Oh boy, how large was the rubber band? How big is your 3 month old, lengthwise? I would begin ... | |
| vendetta!! | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Okay so i just realized that vendettas left eye is weirder than normal and its fairly concerning. ... A: Do you have a picture of that for me? You are using the Reptisun 10 tube bulb correct? It is ... | |
| I think someting is wrong with my bearded dragon lizard | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon lizard that is around 8 or 9 years old, a friend at work gave her to me. ... A: Wow that is fantastic, an 8 or 9 year old dragon is great! How long have you had her for? Do you ... | |
| vedetta | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: How is your baby today? Is he eating anything for you yet? Yes, if you have any pictures of her that ... A: Flexariusm usually are not recommended for bearded dragons most of the time because it is hard to ... | |
| Sick Bearded Dragon | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I recently got an adult bearded dragon (6 years) from a couple who could no longer care for him. I ... A: Ok, that medication should be fine, no problem. It should help a lot for the respiratory issue. The ... | |
| reptar the savannah monitor lizard | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: i recently purchased a juvenile savannah monitor lizard for my school zoology pet as required for ... A: I think feeding him some crickets would be fine. That may help him out a bit. Try to stick ith ... | |
| My gecko lost its eyes! | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko who wont open her eyes and i am not sure if they fell out. i hand feed her ... A: Do you have any pictures of your gecko for me today? What is your tank setup like? Do you have an ... | |
| My new leo | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I was in touch with Diane the other expert but I believe the system was messing up and she wasnt ... A: Well, technically they don't have to have a basking light, no. What are you using to measure the ... | |
| reptar the savannah monitor lizard | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: i recently purchased a juvenile savannah monitor lizard for my school zoology pet as required for ... A: Do you have any pictures of your savannah? How long have you had him for? It normally takes them a ... | |
| Sick Bearded Dragon | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently got an adult bearded dragon (6 years) from a couple who could no longer care for him. I ... A: Oh that is too bad for the poor dragon having an abscess like that. Which type of antibiotics is he ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: hi i have a few bearded dragon hatchlings and one in particular is continually hanging down like his ... A: Could you review your tank setup with me? What type & brand of UVB light do you use, a fluorescent ... | |
| vedetta | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: How is your baby today? Is he eating anything for you yet? Yes, if you have any pictures of her that ... A: Well, as long as she is eating, that is all that matters right now. The coil UVB wont be strong ... | |
| water dragon | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: they are like a sugar ant, and the tank is not on the ground its on a desk thing ill try the roach ... A: Oh I see, the sugar ants. They can be quite annoying, but it is a good thing that it is not fire ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I bought two leopard gecko's at a pet store near by an i've had them for about two weeks now and im ... A: Do you know how old the geckos are? What type of substrate do you have them on, & what type were ... | |
| vedetta | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: How is your baby today? Is he eating anything for you yet? Yes, if you have any pictures of her that ... A: Vendetta looks good. Which UVB are you using again? I hope she starts eating soon! You can first ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: i found my juvenille bearded dragon with bulging eyes i no that bulging eyes can be a sign of ... A: If her eyes have been bulged for a long period of time, then it is not shed related. When they eye ... | |
| water dragon | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: her colors are great, until today she got stressed out because i had to take her out of her cage for ... A: Oh no, what type of ants? Do you have the tank on the floor? Is she eating now? I hope she is ... | |
| vendetta the six month old bearded | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Are you located in the US or outside of the US? The petstores here in the US usually carry it. You ... A: How is your baby today? Is he eating anything for you yet? Yes, if you have any pictures of her that ... | |
| water dragon | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: well... I don't have a feeder i place worms in front of her and she goes for it, but she can only ... A: I hope she is doing well. Getting a thermometer is important to make sure she doesn't get ... | |
| Calotes Jubatus | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I received this weekend 2 calotes jubatus (a male and female) I searched on the internet for ... A: Maybe you could get a Reptisun 10 tube bulb instead. The compact/coil lights are not very strong & ... | |
| cat and bearded dragons | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: i found a lost homeless cat yesterday, she is about 1 year old. Unfortunately it does not look like ... A: Oh well good luck! Things should be fine, just never leave them unattended together in the same ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: hi i am tanner i was wondering how should i start or what should i star with when taking care of a ... A: What type of tank are you using for your water dragon? A glass tank is not recommended because they ... | |
| Calotes Jubatus | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I received this weekend 2 calotes jubatus (a male and female) I searched on the internet for ... A: Great, that sounds good! How are they doing? I am sure that they were stressed from the trip. ... | |
| cat and bearded dragons | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: i found a lost homeless cat yesterday, she is about 1 year old. Unfortunately it does not look like ... A: Well, cats are predators so your fears are definitely justified. The best way to keep the cat from ... | |
| vendetta the six month old bearded | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Are you located in the US or outside of the US? The petstores here in the US usually carry it. You ... A: How are things going today? If they are that sunken in, then I highly recommend getting a fecal done ... | |
| water dragon | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Ok well she is starting to get on a schedule she eats between 4 and PM every day she hasn't went for ... A: That is great she is eating better now. At least she is eating though, that is very important. What ... | |
| vendetta the six month old bearded | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Are you located in the US or outside of the US? The petstores here in the US usually carry it. You ... A: Ok, Here is my site for liquid calcium. Where in Canada do you live, northern! If she is low in ... | |
| my 6month old beardy | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about four months. I do know a lot about maintenance for them but ... A: Are you located in the US or outside of the US? The petstores here in the US usually carry it. You ... | |
| Update on The Dude | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I just wanted to let you know how he's doin. This week he finally seems to be eating on a regular ... A: That is great news to hear he is eating on a more regular schedule finally! Wow, he actually ate ... | |
| leopard geko | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: i have no way of knowing weather hes not eaten or not because i fill his dish up with meal worms. he ... A: He does look very good, his tail is really plump. How much weight has he lost recently? Are you ... | |
| water dragon | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: ok well its a small bulb like a 50 watt, and the chicken ill try and now she ate 2 worms so its ... A: Great, I hope she is doing better today! Did you try the chicken baby food out yet? It does take ... | |
| North African Spiny Tailed Agama | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old North African Spiny-Tailed Agama who has a lump under his neck. My mom is a vet ... A: Ok, if it had mostly blood, a hematoma is highly probable, over a vascular tumor hopefully. Could he ... | |
| water dragon | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: ok well i will take the thermometer out and the humidity is at 82%, I put a uvb light in there and ... A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using, a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? The ... | |
| my 6month old beardy | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about four months. I do know a lot about maintenance for them but ... A: Great that you give her calcium but you should increase it to 5 times per week since she is under 1 ... | |
| North African Spiny Tailed Agama | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old North African Spiny-Tailed Agama who has a lump under his neck. My mom is a vet ... A: Has your mom sent the fluid into the lab for analysis? That would be my first suggestion, to ... | |
| my 6month old beardy | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about four months. I do know a lot about maintenance for them but ... A: I am sorry that she was not doing well when you got her. That seems to be the norm when purchasing ... | |
| water dragon | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: i don't have a uvb light i have a heat rock and the cage is a 20 gallon. its only about a year old ... A: The UVB lighting of course, is up to you. However, remember that reptiles take awhile to show ... | |
| pregnant gecko | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko called zara thats approx 4-5 weeks pregnant and i was wondering what signs ... A: Oh wow, she is gaining! She has a little belly on her for sure. It wont be long now. She is ... | |
| green waterr dragon | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: my green water dragon has not been eating lately, but he/she finally ate something today :), but i ... A: Great that your water dragon finally ate something today. Do you have any pictures of your water ... | |
| water dragon | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I have had my water dragon for 8 day and he/she has not ate anything, I have tried to give her ... A: What are your temperatures in your tank, currently? What type of thermometer are you using to ... | |
| Princess- Leopard Gecko- Part 2 | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: Just wanted to thank you for all your help. After doing everything we could we threw in the towel ... A: GREAT, I wondered if it was going to be something nutritional related. I guess her immune system is ... | |
| Bearder dragon | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: Tracie I have a full grown male bearded dragon aged 3 years and 3 months, he has been on a hunger ... A: Wow, that doesn't sound good! Would you happen to have any pictures of that for me? Yes, betadine is ... | |
| Sick lizard | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I found a common lizard under a patio chair cushion 4 days ago. Lucky I didn't sit down! He was very ... A: Great, so how is he doing today? I would use the Reptisun 5 tube instead of the coil uvb light, it ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I am extremely concerned about our little girl Princess. She is three and has had clutches before, ... A: How is Princess doing today? Any improvements? Great, do try to give her supplemental food so she ... | |
| constipated gecko | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: We have a 3 year old leopard gecko who hasn't pooped in 7 days. We moved her cage just before this; ... A: Have you seen her ingest any of the calcium sand at all? Are you using an undertank heater at the ... | |
| Sick lizard | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I found a common lizard under a patio chair cushion 4 days ago. Lucky I didn't sit down! He was very ... A: Oh I wondered if maybe he was a Western Fence lizard. They are so pretty. He was either brumation ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I am extremely concerned about our little girl Princess. She is three and has had clutches before, ... A: I do see the swelling. Wow, that is quite a bit, actually. Is she retaining shed possibly? It ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I am extremely concerned about our little girl Princess. She is three and has had clutches before, ... A: Wow how terrible for you! Is this a sudden problem just in the last day or so? It almost sounds ... | |
| Sick lizard | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I found a common lizard under a patio chair cushion 4 days ago. Lucky I didn't sit down! He was very ... A: Oh wow, he was a lucky lizard that he did not get smashed! :-)) Poor thing. Do you have a ... | |
| bearded dragon not moving | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter's bearded dragon not moving ,he's lifeless except every once and awhile he opens his ... A: That does not sound good at all. How long has he been like this for? How old is he? Can you tell ... | |
| Sick leopard gecko part 2 | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Expert: Tracie Kretzschmar Subject: What's wrong with my Leopard Gecko????I've had my leopard ... A: Wow he has a fat tail! He must have been eating well for awhile now! What type of substrate are you ... | |
| Gecko's eyes | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I think my leopard gecko has gone blind, I asked someone else about it and to try a sterile saline ... A: Great, let me know how the saline solution does for her. Any luck getting any of the retained shed ... | |
| how to safely force open mouth | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: i have a chinese water dragon that's about a year and a half old i recently noticed a little puss ... A: That is a great question! It is tricky for sure. Are you using a syringe or a dropper? You can try ... | |
| bearded dragon | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: we got my son a bearded dragon for Christmas and it was doing fine. we did everything we were told ... A: Oh that is horrible, I am so sorry to hear that! Well, it could actually be a number of things. He ... | |
| What's wrong with my Leopard Gecko???? | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I've had my lepoard Gecko Chevy for just over a year. I was cleaning out his cage when I noticed ... A: What type of substrate do you have your gecko on? What foods have you been feeding him? Could he ... | |
| beardie flipping | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old bearded dragon who is opening her mouth, turning her head and rolling over. She ... A: Ok, the Baytril is harsh on their system, but if you keep her well hydrated she will hopefully not ... | |
| Possible impaction | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Just purchased an bearded dragon for my high school class last week. It has eaten minimal greens, ... A: The best thing to do for an impaction is to feed soft foods only. Use canned pumpkin, sugar free ... | |
| beardie flipping | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old bearded dragon who is opening her mouth, turning her head and rolling over. She ... A: How is she doing today? I would try to find the Calypso calcium powder or the Miner-All calcium ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My names Jarrod and i have just purchased a baby bearded dragon, she is 6 weeks old and has been ... A: Well, based on your description, it sounds like she could be having some metabolic bone issues or ... | |
| pregnant gecko | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko called zara thats approx 4-5 weeks pregnant and i was wondering what signs ... A: You are welcome! :-)) Wow she is getting ready to lay pretty soon since she is preparing her little ... | |
| beardie flipping | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old bearded dragon who is opening her mouth, turning her head and rolling over. She ... A: Your lighting should be fine, as the Arcadia tube bulbs are very good. The reflector use is great ... | |
| pregnant gecko | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a leopard gecko called zara thats approx 4-5 weeks pregnant and i was wondering what signs ... A: Oh wow, she sure was a protective mother & she hasn't even laid her eggs yet! She is at the phase ... | |
| Gecko's eyes | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I think my leopard gecko has gone blind, I asked someone else about it and to try a sterile saline ... A: The sterile saline solution for the nose should be fine as long as there are no chemicals in it. Do ... | |
| Problems with my young leopard gecko | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a leopard gecko about 2 months back or so and I would guess that his age is a ... A: What type of substrate do you use, sand, tiles, or paper towels? He could have parasites which are ... | |
| Beardie Followup | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: Its Jenn.. sorry its been a while since I replied with photos.. things have been hectic over the ... A: I hate to have to tell you this, but the compact/coil lights will cause PKC or ... | |
| Iguana behavior change | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I've recently noticed a change in my older iguana, I have two. My UV litebulb has been out for about ... A: What type & brand of UVB are you using a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? Iguanas can ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: One of my loepard geckos is graved. I got her as a present and she was purchased from a breeder. ... A: It sounds like you are doing everything you can to keep her calcium levels up right now. That is ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: One of my loepard geckos is graved. I got her as a present and she was purchased from a breeder. ... A: Yes, the females can lay infertile eggs. Do your best bet is to incubate them if you are interested ... | |
| Latte - Status | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, Apparently I ask too many questions, so I had to start a new thread! I came home to ... A: Oh that is too bad, the blizzard has held a lot of things up I am sure! Yes, that small of a ... | |
| leopard gecko' eyes | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: My leopard gecko 's eye has gone white, she has shed her skin twice this month. Her eyes kept ... A: I would suggest trying to get some sterile saline solution to drop into her eyes to help out. Are ... | |
| Latte - Status | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, Apparently I ask too many questions, so I had to start a new thread! I came home to ... A: Oh no! Not again. His belly looks a little round. That could be the food yes. I don't think he ... | |
| Bearded Dragon-family friend | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: Tracy- I have 2 year old beardies. One is perfect and the other is not.some history and specfics.I ... A: Hm, I have never heard of an allergic reaction to superworms. Though did you leave the worms in the ... | |
| Leopard Gecko, possible fungus. | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I currently own two leopard geckos, male and female. I have them in a 20 long tank with Vita-Sand. ... A: Do you have any pictures of that for me just so I can see the condition? It also could be an ... | |
| iquana eye injury | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have two iguanas one has just recently developed swelling in the eye it may be possible that the ... A: Oh wow, that would not feel good. Does the eye appear infected yet? I would continue the warm ... | |
| Latte - Status | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, Apparently I ask too many questions, so I had to start a new thread! I came home to ... A: That's fine, they allow only so many follow ups per thread until you have to start a new one. :-) ... | |
| Bearded Dragon-family friend | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Tracy- I have 2 year old beardies. One is perfect and the other is not.some history and specfics.I ... A: I looked over the pictures again. Is there any way that you think that your other one could have ... | |
| Bearded Dragon-family friend | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Tracy- I have 2 year old beardies. One is perfect and the other is not.some history and specfics.I ... A: Wow, that does look painful. That is good you have split them up for now. I do need to know what ... | |
| my sick beardy | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: bout 5 weeks ago i came down in the morn n the lizard tank was open the cat must of opened it, ... A: Wow your dragon was lucky the cat did not get hold of her. How old is she? What type of lighting ... | |
| Beardie not eating. | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr. old bearded dragon that I`ve only had for about 3mo. and up until recently he`s eaten ... A: Are you in the US? If so, you can get the Reptisun 10 tube bulb from www.petmountain.com for a ... | |
| Sick Veiled Chameleon | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: We have a male veiled cham and he has not been eating or drinking for two days. Also he has been ... A: Do you have any pictures of your chameleon? How old is he? How long have you been using the 5 UVB ... | |
| leopard gecko with swollen tail and cut/sore on its tail | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: so i got 2 new leopard geckos from a friend about ten days ago. one is fine, but i noticed that one ... A: Oh, that is too bad. Do you have a picture of that possibly? The initial cause could be an ... | |
| Beardie not eating. | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr. old bearded dragon that I`ve only had for about 3mo. and up until recently he`s eaten ... A: He has plenty of room then in an 80 gallon. Unfortunately, the Reptiglo 10 is not a real good ... | |
| Bearded Dragon-family friend | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Tracy- I have 2 year old beardies. One is perfect and the other is not.some history and specfics.I ... A: Oh my that sounds terrible! Would you happen to have a picture of that? It could have been Yellow ... | |
| Baby Leopard Gecko with Diarrhea | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, Less than 48 hours ago, I bought a very skinny juvenile leopard gecko from a pet store. ... A: How is Latte doing? If he is not drinking on his own you will need to try to get him to drink by way ... | |
| Beardie not eating. | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr. old bearded dragon that I`ve only had for about 3mo. and up until recently he`s eaten ... A: At his age, he could be brumating. However, we should go over your tank setup first, to make sure ... | |
| dobby | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: well, a little bit longer then a week ago i got a leopard gecko. his name is dobby in memory of ... A: That is such a cute name, Dobby! Are you using the moss in his cave/hide for the moisture, ... | |
| leopard gecko | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a female and a male leopard gecko in a 15 galoon tank with a heat pad and I change the water ... A: Do you think that the female is bullying the male by any chance? Is she larger or smaller then him? ... | |
| Baby Leopard Gecko with Diarrhea | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, Less than 48 hours ago, I bought a very skinny juvenile leopard gecko from a pet store. ... A: I am sorry that PetSmart is not helpful, they usually are not. How is Latte doing today? Is he ... | |
| bearded dragon | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Just a couple of things i have just bought a baby beardie hatchling its only about 4-5 inches long ... A: Wow, that is a very very small dragon. He is essentially a hatchling. Do you have a picture of ... | |
| Chuckwalla with swollen stomach | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Our chuckwalla who has been very healthy until this morning, when we noticed his stomach looked ... A: Can you send me a few pictures of your Chuckwalla please? How old is your Chuckwalla, is it a male ... | |
| veiled chameleon dying | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: my female cham (peetri) has always been lively and feisty untill about two weeks ago. She stopped ... A: Oh that is too bad, I am sorry to hear your chameleon is not doing well. She sure is young too. ... | |
| Biting Leopard Gecko | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I just got a leopard gecko from someone who wasn't taking care of him properly. He bites and freaks ... A: We can review your tank setup first to make sure that everything is all correct for him. Are you ... | |
| Baby Leopard Gecko with Diarrhea | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, Less than 48 hours ago, I bought a very skinny juvenile leopard gecko from a pet store. ... A: Wow, Latte is thin! He is very pretty however. How is he doing today? Yes, the undertank heater ... | |
| Baby Leopard Gecko with Diarrhea | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, Less than 48 hours ago, I bought a very skinny juvenile leopard gecko from a pet store. ... A: The gecko will most likely have a little bit of relocation stress going to a new home. What type ... | |
| Uromastyx Lizard Whole body swollen...HELP | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I have two year old Egyption Uromastyx Lizard and he has continually on and off had his whole body ... A: Do you have a picture of him? What is your tank setup like? What are the temperatures in the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: Our Bearded Dragon to our surprise who is only 10months old has now laid a second clutch of 3 eggs. ... A: Is she laying infertile eggs? This can happen with young females. Is she around a male or other ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Lighting and Heating | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: My air temperature on the warm side is 76 but the ground temperature is 95 and the cool side is a ... A: That is great he is eating so much now. Wow he is going to eat you out of house & home. :-)) He is ... | |
| cornsnakes | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I love snakes but have never been able to get one but I am planning on getting a corn snake I also ... A: Corn snakes are very neat snakes to have. Really, mice & rats are the most widely fed rodents for ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Lighting and Heating | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: My air temperature on the warm side is 76 but the ground temperature is 95 and the cool side is a ... A: Great, the temperatures sound pretty good then especially since you are using a digital probe ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Lighting and Heating | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: My air temperature on the warm side is 76 but the ground temperature is 95 and the cool side is a ... A: Ok, the 10 gallon tank is fine. The warm side, are you using an undertank heater & a low wattage ... | |
| Me again | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: It is bailey with another question. Bowser doesnt poop regularly and seems to be bloated. I was just ... A: Great that you got his setup changed around for him! :-) How long has he not been going to the ... | |
| Blackthroat monitor skin condition | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a wild caught blackthroat monitor. His skin on his head, neck, and back turned dark and began ... A: Oh no, I am sorry to hear about your black throat monitor. A wild caught really? Where are you ... | |
| 6 month old bearded dragon | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 6 month old beardie for my son. We have only had him a couple of days now. We have ... A: Well, hopefully this will be an easy fix for him. Great sized tank for him! He should be happy ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Ear Color | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I just got my bearded dragon a new heat lamp & noticed that the inner part of both his ears are red ... A: That looks a little bit different than my dragons. It can vary in color from dragon to dragon a ... | |
| health of my bearded dragon | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I think my bearded dragon is constipated is there something i can do for him? A: How old is your bearded dragon & how large is he? What do you feed him currently? Do you provide ... | |
| Leopard Gecko abscess? | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: My son has a 2-3 yr old leopard gecko and we just noticed a soft swelling with a red tint below the ... A: Great! Well, I am going to try to find a way to go to vet school in a few years. My master's ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Ear Color | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I just got my bearded dragon a new heat lamp & noticed that the inner part of both his ears are red ... A: Can you post a picture of that for me? I believe that is normal, based on the description that you ... | |
| My gecko has stiff rear limbs | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: My leopard gecko is about 10 years old and was recently given to me by a friend. He has always been ... A: Well, if you are positive that he is not impacted, then, it will most likely be calcium related ... | |
| Whats wrong?? | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a tank full of Barking Tree Frogs (Hyla gratiosa)and one has a large red bump, almost like a ... A: Oh boy, it looks like a prolapse. A prolapse is where an organ & the surrounding muscles have ... | |
| 6 month old bearded dragon | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 6 month old beardie for my son. We have only had him a couple of days now. We have ... A: One thing to remember is that he will probably go through a brief relocation stress due to being ... | |
| how many crickets? | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I am the parent of a wanna-be herpetologist and/or zookeeper. We bought her a bearded dragon at a ... A: Do you have any pictures of him? I am so happy to hear that you purchased a Reptisun 10 tube bulb, ... | |
| UVB and Bearded dragons | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I just aquired a 6 foot divided cage and 2 adult bearded dragons. I have a 48" twin bulb ... A: Great size of tanks for your dragons, but I am happy to know that you are keeping them separated ... | |
| My gecko has stiff rear limbs | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: My leopard gecko is about 10 years old and was recently given to me by a friend. He has always been ... A: Wow, that is great, 10 years old. It sounds like he might have a touch of metabolic bone disease ... | |
| could something be very wrong with my geko im so worried he is 11 or12 years old | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: so i have had my geko since 5th grade when i got him he was in great health and would always be out ... A: How is Rex doing today? Well, the average life span for a leopard gecko is around 20 years. So, ... | |
| bearded dragon face sores | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: several weeks ago she got a hair stuck in her eye. i removed it and cleaned it frequently and ... A: Do you happen to have any pictures of your dragon for me? That would be very helpful. Could it be ... | |
| brumation question | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: .I purchased an uromastyx on 10-15 and he is doing wonderful I had set the whole enviroment to the t ... A: Great, it sounds like he was just being lazy then. It does happen when the weather gets cold so ... | |
| Two questions re: beardie | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: We've had our beardie for about a year. Two questions, please: - Should we be doing any type of ... A: Great, a 50 gallon tank is a good sized. Ok, the Sun Spot mercury vapor bulb has been known to ... | |
| could something be very wrong with my geko im so worried he is 11 or12 years old | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: so i have had my geko since 5th grade when i got him he was in great health and would always be out ... A: How is Rex doing today? At 12 years of age, he is getting old. The best thing you can do is to keep ... | |
| Tail is almot all dead - Will the tail drop off? | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: Hoping you can help, i have a bearded dragon with approx 15cm tail, he has had a few fights with our ... A: Are you housing these dragons separately or together? The most important thing to consider is ... | |
| brumation question | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: .I purchased an uromastyx on 10-15 and he is doing wonderful I had set the whole enviroment to the t ... A: Could you review the tank setup a little more. What are the basking temperatures currently & what ... | |
| Two questions re: beardie | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: We've had our beardie for about a year. Two questions, please: - Should we be doing any type of ... A: You can take your dragon in for a yearly check up, if you would like. A normal routine exam is ... | |
| salamanders | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: We found a salamander in our backyard in the snow. We live in the snowy mountains of Utah. It is ... A: Oh wow, how neat. Do you have a picture of him? Yes, they will hibernate during the winter time so ... | |
| could something be very wrong with my geko im so worried he is 11 or12 years old | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: so i have had my geko since 5th grade when i got him he was in great health and would always be out ... A: What type of setup do you have for your gecko? Do you have an undertank heater for him that is on ... | |
| albino leopard gecko | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I bought a baby albino leopard gecko about 3 months ago. She ate fine for the first month but hasn't ... A: Do you have any pictures of your baby gecko for me? How does her tail look, is it still fat or is ... | |
| Beardie Brumation | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: We have have a bearded dragon who is about a year old. We got him from a guy who was giving him ... A: Ok, one thing we can change is the Exo Terra Reptiglo UVB bulb. Is it a fluorescent tube bulb or a ... | |
| female beardie swollen beard | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old female beardie,that will eat just about anything. My son and I dig up grubs ... A: Oh boy, that is too bad. Things like that can happen though, unfortunately, Do you have any ... | |
| bearded dragon | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: D i have had my beardy spike since sept and he has always had a healthy appetite (even when he is ... A: How old is your little Spike? Is he just a juvenile? What type & brand of UVB lighting are you ... | |
| Green Anoles Mating | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have four green anoles. Two are adults and two are babies. I keep the adults in a separate ... A: Great that you keep the adults & babies separate. Hm, that is very odd that they continue to mate. ... | |
| leopard gecko | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: We have a young leopard gecko. We have noticed that she does not eat as much as she use to now. We ... A: Great that you were able to get the calcium powder for her. At least she ate a couple of crickets ... | |
| MY LEOPARD GECKO IS DYING PLEASE HELP!? | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: My leopard Gecko Champagne is sick she won't eat, all she do is sleeps and she doesn't move much. I ... A: Do you have any pictures of her? Well, she got too cold most likely. You will need to try & ... | |
| Beardie Brumation | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: We have have a bearded dragon who is about a year old. We got him from a guy who was giving him ... A: Ok, that sounds great you are using a digital probe to measure the temperatures then. The basking ... | |
| leopard gecko | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: We have a young leopard gecko. We have noticed that she does not eat as much as she use to now. We ... A: Rosalina is beautiful. How is she doing today? The first thing I would suggest is to remove the sand ... | |
| Beardie Brumation | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: We have have a bearded dragon who is about a year old. We got him from a guy who was giving him ... A: The season right now is when bearded dragons usually brumate yet. However, just to be sure it is ... | |
| Mountain horn lizards or dragons | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a male 4 about 2 months so I decided 2 get another one so I got a female cause I read ... A: You are correct in the fact that it is not wise to house 2 males together, really of any species ... | |
| leopard gecko | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: We have a young leopard gecko. We have noticed that she does not eat as much as she use to now. We ... A: How old is your little gecko? I would think she is less than 1 year still. Do you have a picture ... | |
| Bearded dragon strange behaviour | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I have two 9 month old (approx) bearded dragons, 1 male and 1 female. They are in a 3ft by 2ft by ... A: Do you have any pictures of your tank setup for me to look at? Good the digital probes should be ... | |
| prolasped rectum of baby bearded dragon | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragon has a red bulb protrusion from his rectum.he is not very old. can i treat this ... A: Well, prolapses are very serious conditions. We need to go over your tank setup to make sure ... | |
| Bearded dragon strange behaviour | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have two 9 month old (approx) bearded dragons, 1 male and 1 female. They are in a 3ft by 2ft by ... A: Oh my, well, I have heard of dragons reacting to their human counterparts on occassion, but it is ... | |
| baby beardie being bad | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I was recently given a baby bearded dragon and it has an attitude. Every time I try to pick it up it ... A: Oh boy, that is not good. The baby must have been mishandled previously or he doesn't feel good. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Hey we have a year old bearded dragon when we got it we were told it was a male although we are ... A: It is a possibility that your dragon could be trying to brumate. However, before assuming that is ... | |
| bearded dragon | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an older, possibly 10 years or more large male beardie. I have had him for over 9 years ... A: Wow, that is incredible! That is very uncommon to have that old of a dragon! You have old stock ... | |
| new pet iguana, green | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: my husband did a really awful thing. he went out one day about a week and a half ago and on a lark ... A: Congratulations on your new Iguana, Kevin. Do you have any pictures of him? Off hand, I don't know ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Not Gaining Weight | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: We have a Chinese water dragon named Zen. We also have another dragon. We used to keep them ... A: Well, Zen does look young & he looks pretty good though he is a little dark in the picture. He ... | |
| Sick Green Anole | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Recently my male Green Anole passed away, it was a very sad moment for me and now my female anole is ... A: Great I will look forward to seeing a picture of her soon then. The Sun Glo is fine for a basking ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to give you an update on my bearded dragon that I rescued. I had emailed you about her ... A: Hm,ok. I am still not familiar with those lights. There is no such thing as a "20" UVB. Can you ... | |
| Chinese Water Dragon Not Gaining Weight | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: We have a Chinese water dragon named Zen. We also have another dragon. We used to keep them ... A: Oh Zen is a great name. It is definitely not recommended to keep dragons in the same tank that are ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Emergency Light Question | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased my first bearded dragon, but I’m a little confused on the Light situation and my ... A: Honestly, unless your house is not wired correctly or you don't have the proper light fixtures you ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to give you an update on my bearded dragon that I rescued. I had emailed you about her ... A: Ok, exactly what are you referring to when you say that she has 40UVB? What type of light is that? ... | |
| Sick Green Anole | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: Recently my male Green Anole passed away, it was a very sad moment for me and now my female anole is ... A: Ok, a 10 gallon tank is fine. I would take the calcium sand out though, as that contributes to ... | |
| bearded dragon stress | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon about 2 months old recently when removing the lizard into its feeding tub ... A: Wow you are from dragonland, lucky you! Hm, that sounds like a seizure. Are you using a UVB ... | |
| Frilled Dragon | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend just adopted a frilled dragon from his aunt. His aunt says it is 7 years old but it is ... A: Oh geez, I was afraid that he was very ill. It is hard when you take in a reptile from someone else ... | |
| beardie cleaning | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: they have poop on their legs and their feet and i have tried a mild soap and toothbrush and it ... A: You may need to soak them daily, so that it doesn't stain their skin & comes off more easily. They ... | |
| Sick Green Anole | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Recently my male Green Anole passed away, it was a very sad moment for me and now my female anole is ... A: I am sorry your green anole passed away. What type of setup do you have for your female green anole? ... | |
| Frilled Dragon | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend just adopted a frilled dragon from his aunt. His aunt says it is 7 years old but it is ... A: Do you have any pictures of your frilled dragon? If he is only 14 inches, then, he is either still ... | |
| leopard gecko impaction | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: my leopard gecko is about three monthes old, I have recently noticed he has a blue spot on his ... A: Great, changing the substrate from soil to newspaper was a good idea. He is probably impacted. ... | |
| What size tank should i get | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: ermm yea so i've just recently got a "leo" about 3 week ago. he's doing great. he's 18 month old ... A: A Leopard gecko should have a 20 gallon, for comfort. They really don't need anything larger than ... | |
| leopard gecko | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 8 month year old female leopard gecko that ate regularly over the course of a few ... A: What is the concentration of the Panacur, it should say on the bottle. I can help you dose her if ... | |
| My six lined race runner | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: Here is his photo. I am not sure if he is eating or not, I never see him eat, he always eats in ... A: Oh he is beautiful! I love that picture of him. How old is he again? Well, if the weather is up & ... | |
| leopard gecko | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 8 month year old female leopard gecko that ate regularly over the course of a few ... A: I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with your tangerine gecko. What type of food do ... | |
| HELP MY CHAMELLION IS SICK - I AM NEW TO THESE GUYS | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I saw that you know alot about these guys and I recently had to watch my new female baby die and I ... A: What type of lighting are you using right now, do you have a UVB light? What type & brand is it, a ... | |
| Re: water dragon | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: My water dragon keep banging his nose on the glass and side of his tank. I have put some cardboard ... A: That coloring appears to be shedding right now. However, I hate to have to tell you this, but, water ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Death | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I just had to have my beardie put down after over 9 years of a healthy life. He started to eat less ... A: That sounds great if you could get a copy of the blood tests, that would be helpful. You can send ... | |
| six lined racerunner | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a six lined racerunner blue tail about 6 to 7 months now. he is in an outdoor screened cage ... A: Oh those little things are so cute. Do you have a picture of him? How cold is it where you are at? ... | |
| Adult bearded dragon, swollen, uncomfortable | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: We inherited an adult bearded dragon. He had not been well taken care of. He did okay for awhile - ... A: Oh boy, that sounds like gout, or metabolic bone disease. Can you post some pictures of him for me ... | |
| help!!! my beardie isnt eating | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have three beardies, two girls and a boy. unfortunatly my male beardie Osagame (means leatherback ... A: Geez, I am sorry to hear that, he was very far gone then. I am sorry that you lost him. :-(( Yes, ... | |
| Leopard Gecko eye problem | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: Recently my leo shed. About 2 days later i noticed this strange stuff in her eye that i thought was ... A: Good that you got some terramycin on the way. That is good ointment to have on hand. If you feel ... | |
| Gravid leopard gecko | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: i recently got a male and female leo, i was just wondering how to tell before you actually see eggs ... A: Yes it is hard to find good information. Their fat deposits are only a couple of places. The base ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about 2 months. At first he was fine. He was eating and he needs ... A: How is your dragon right now, is he still opening his mouth at you a lot? Sometimes, if they have ... | |
| Gravid leopard gecko | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: i recently got a male and female leo, i was just wondering how to tell before you actually see eggs ... A: Great, how is she doing today? You should be able to tell pretty soon, if she does have eggs for ... | |
| my bearded dragon has developed a hole in his tail. | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, I need some advise regarding my Bearded Dragon. I've had him about 8 yrs. He recently ... A: Oh boy, a hole is not good. The hole in his tail was most likely caused by the crickets. ... | |
| Female Mali Uramastyx | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: we've had our two Mali Uramastyx for about two years now and about about a month after we got them ... A: Can you tell me more about your tank setup? Do you use UVB lighting? If so what type & brand of UVB ... | |
| bearded dragon | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: We got a bearded dragon from a questionable man. I know we shouldn't have but I just couldn't stand ... A: Oh geez, your new dragon has metabolic bone disease at least that is what it sounds like. Are you ... | |
| Chinese water dradon | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a chinese water dragon.He las had it for about nine months. He recently got a new ... A: Well, chances are, the baby that you recently purchased was wild caught which greatly increases ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about 2 months. At first he was fine. He was eating and he needs ... A: Oh boy, it sounds like something outside might have scared him! Did a large bird fly around or over ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Death | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I just had to have my beardie put down after over 9 years of a healthy life. He started to eat less ... A: I am sorry to hear of your dragon's passing, that is never easy to have to deal with. Were you ever ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Unusual activity.... | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 Bearded Dragons (orange sandfire pagonas), AGE 8-9mo. old. I believe they are from the same ... A: First, is the 175 gallon divided? I highly recommend dividing the tank, as it is large enough. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko With Health Issue | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: iHave Been Slacking Lately And Have Realized That One Of My Leopard Geckos Has Contracted What ... A: Very interesting name indeed. Hm, well that could be mouth rot also, not metabolic bone disease. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon light | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: My son's Bearded Dragon is about 5 months old and has been happily living in a 55 gallon lovely ... A: That is great Spikey is doing better now that the light is out. I hope you get a refund! At least ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: For the past year and a half, our bearded dragon has brumated almost constantly, with only a few ... A: This is not normal behavior. I don't think your dragon is brumating, he may be ill. They can ... | |
| Bearded Dragon light | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: My son's Bearded Dragon is about 5 months old and has been happily living in a 55 gallon lovely ... A: How is Spikey doing? Did his beard become swollen after you used the light? Sometimes, they will ... | |
| Leopard gecko nutrition | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: As you probably remember, my leopard gecko couldn't lay her eggs. I'm so happy because she finally ... A: Oh that is super to hear that she finally laid her eggs! Well, if she wont willingly lick the baby ... | |
| Gravid leopard gecko | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: i recently got a male and female leo, i was just wondering how to tell before you actually see eggs ... A: Well, if your female is gravid, it usually takes 4-6 weeks from copulation before she will lay. You ... | |
| UVB Light | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: My name is Jessica and I was wondering about the Reptisun fluorescent lights. I have a painted ... A: Yes you are correct, the Reptiglo 10 tube bulb & compact bulbs have caused a lot of issues & ... | |
| leopard gecko health & such | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I was worried about my leopard gecko. He seems to have shedding stuck inside his mouth. i have ... A: You can try turkey, chicken or beef baby food, that will be fine. The shedding around his mouth may ... | |
| URGENT! My leopard gecko laying eggs | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I am extremely worried because my one and a half year old leopard gecko has been trying to lay eggs ... A: Oh boy that could be a problem hon. She could be impacted which might be affecting her ability to ... | |
| URGENT! My leopard gecko laying eggs | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I am extremely worried because my one and a half year old leopard gecko has been trying to lay eggs ... A: Well, if the 2 females get along fine, then there should be no problem in housing them together ... | |
| URGENT! My leopard gecko laying eggs | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I am extremely worried because my one and a half year old leopard gecko has been trying to lay eggs ... A: That is not good. You can try to help her by soaking her in some warm water, & giving her some oral ... | |
| leopard geckos | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: how can i breed my leopard geckos A: How old are your leopard geckos? I would not recommend breeding them if they are under the age of 2 ... | |
| hiding feeders | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: ok so I know this isn't DIRECTLY reptile related but I really didn't know where else to go. My ... A: Well, it is usually not a good idea to leave feeders such as crickets or roaches roaming the tank ... | |
| leopard gecko health & such | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I was worried about my leopard gecko. He seems to have shedding stuck inside his mouth. i have ... A: Ok, well, on the warm side with the basking light & the undertank heater there needs to be a small ... | |
| Uromastyx urates are hard/crystalline | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My uromastyx's urates are hard - almost rocklike - is this normal? I have a uro who is ... A: No, it is not normal for their urates to be that hard. They should be much softer. What foods are ... | |
| pregnant wife and reptiles | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: we just found out the we are having another baby! my 5 & 3 year olds love reptiles and i was ... A: Well, of course, that is always a concern because babies & pregnant women are at higher risk of ... | |
| small problem...before if becomes big problem! | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Ok so here are the basics. I have 3 leo's in a 40 gallon tank with excavator clay substrate. I've ... A: Oh I see. :-)) Well, then, that will have to do the. Hopefully that will help increase the ... | |
| help!!! my beardie isnt eating | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have three beardies, two girls and a boy. unfortunatly my male beardie Osagame (means leatherback ... A: How old are your dragons? Are they housed together? If he is housed with the females, they are ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I am replying back to you about my bearded dragon that flips over on her back. You ask me some ... A: Great, well since you live in Canada, you should be able to find the Reptisun 10 tube bulb. Please ... | |
| Bearded Dragon diseases | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Is there any disease that a Bearded Dragon lizard can get that can affect a human's respitory system ... A: The only problems that can be associated with keeping reptiles are salmonella or worms, etc. That ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I am replying back to you about my bearded dragon that flips over on her back. You ask me some ... A: The tank size of 50 gallon is pretty good. Do you know how old she is? The UVB light is most likely ... | |
| small problem...before if becomes big problem! | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: Ok so here are the basics. I have 3 leo's in a 40 gallon tank with excavator clay substrate. I've ... A: How are things going today? Great your roaches just came in then, I hope that she will like them. ... | |
| leopard gecko health & such | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I was worried about my leopard gecko. He seems to have shedding stuck inside his mouth. i have ... A: What are the temperatures in the tank? Do you use a thermometer to measure the temperatures? Are ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently took in a female Bearded Dragon that is 2 years old. My question is sometimes when she ... A: Well, chances are the people who previously had her, did not provide the proper UVB & calcium. ... | |
| small problem...before if becomes big problem! | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: Ok so here are the basics. I have 3 leo's in a 40 gallon tank with excavator clay substrate. I've ... A: Well, it sounds like they are all having some stress due to a new environment. Reptiles tend not to ... | |
| Growth issues | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: We own three bearded dragons. All three were purchased from a small pet store near our home, about ... A: I hate to say but the bulb you are using is not a UVB light. You will need to get a couple of UVB ... | |
| leo gasping | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: One of our leos is on baytril and terramycin for the eyes. She is also skinny and appears to be ... A: Oh I am so happy to hear that your gecko is doing better. Do you have a few updated pictures of her ... | |
| New bearded dragon hi tracie | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: .. I tried to contact you by email but your email does not appear to be working so im trying on ... A: Oh you might have used my old email possibly. We changed servers & I have a new email. It is: ... | |
| geko's | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: a friend gave us 4 geckos what kind of bedding do u use for them? and how often do u feed them?we ... A: What type of geckos do you have currently & are they all housed together? I ask if they are housed ... | |
| Growth issues | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: We own three bearded dragons. All three were purchased from a small pet store near our home, about ... A: Sorry for the delay, we have had a few internet problems the last couple of days. Very aggravating. ... | |
| Concerns | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: About a month ago i got a new Anole lizard.he was living an a tiny cage and he needed to be moved. ... A: That is a nice looking tank for him. Well, if he is going to shed, that will affect his appetite a ... | |
| Concerns | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: About a month ago i got a new Anole lizard.he was living an a tiny cage and he needed to be moved. ... A: His new environment sounds like it is pretty good for him. Is this a green or a brown anole? Do ... | |
| my sick dragons | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: i have four bearded dragons two are doing great and the other two are in bad shape they are acting ... A: How old are the beardies that you have? Are they all housed together? Those symptoms sound like a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I bought a bearded dragon in August for my son. I believe at that time he (Yoshi) was probably 3 ... A: There are a couple of things that we can change with your setup & feeding schedule. The UVB light, ... | |
| leopard gecko something questionable coming out of butt. | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Our gecko is about 6 years old. Just noticed today that he has something very large coming out of ... A: So, he was impacted with sand?? That is what was causing the prolapse then. His poor little butt ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Shedding Over Eyes | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have already asked this question to another expert and got some good ideas from him, but I figure ... A: That is really good her eye is doing better now, poor girl. Yes, I am sure that her eye was dry ... | |
| MHD | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I've e-mailed you before, but I had another question. My MHD has ben spending a lot of time soaking ... A: What are the temperatures in the tank? So how many males & females are in the tank together? ... | |
| Bearded dragon need Help! | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: sorry about all the emails! His UVB lamp ia a Repti-glow 8.0 Exo-Terra 18"/43.74cm and the other ... A: How are things going? Do you have a picture of him? Wow, I hope you find a vet. Have you tried ... | |
| leopard gecko something questionable coming out of butt. | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Our gecko is about 6 years old. Just noticed today that he has something very large coming out of ... A: Ok, make sure that after you dissolve the sugar in the warm water, to add cool water. The cooler ... | |
| My Leopardo Gecko Is VERY Stickish | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: My leopard gecko is about 2 years old and I just bought her today. She is very stickish and when she ... A: Oh poor girl, she is still getting used to her new home & you. What is your setup like for her? ... | |
| my bearded dragon isnt pooping regulary | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have had it since it was a baby and everything has been going just fine... but recently I have ... A: We should go over your tank setup, just to make sure everything is good. What type & brand of UVB ... | |
| sick water dragon | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: have male chinese water dragon w respiratory infection need to get antibatics asap what can i give ... A: Sorry that your chinese water dragon is ill. Are you sure that he has a respiratory infection, what ... | |
| Bearded dragon need Help! | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: sorry about all the emails! His UVB lamp ia a Repti-glow 8.0 Exo-Terra 18"/43.74cm and the other ... A: How are things going today? So you found an exotic vet huh that is great. How far away is he? You ... | |
| Bearded dragon need Help! | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: sorry about all the emails! His UVB lamp ia a Repti-glow 8.0 Exo-Terra 18"/43.74cm and the other ... A: Ok, the Reptiglo 8 is ok since it is a tube bulb. I would recommend a Reptisun 10 tube bulb, it is ... | |
| Bearde dragon Needs Help! | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: my e-mail is not working properly so I have to ask you a new question in order to ask a follow up ... A: That is fine, they only allow so many follow ups. How old is the tube UVB that you are using? If ... | |
| Bearded dragon Help PLEASE!!! | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: My male Bearded dragon has a rectal prolapse I believe!! Yesterday he had is and I had no idea what ... A: Oh no, that is terrible. How old is he? Let's go over your tank setup, as prolapses are usually ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: ive never seen him do it i think its a him anyways. is there something i can do to make him display ... A: No, they really can't be "trained" to arm wave. Maybe you could try waving at him, to see if that ... | |
| ornate uromastyx | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: We have a 90 gallon tank with a male and female mali each about 10 inches had female for 4 years ... A: I am sorry your ornate uro is ill. Do you have a picture of him? So you have just 1 male & 1 female ... | |
| male green anole | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: Could this be the reason? Also I think the crickets I have are escaping through the metal mesh lid ... A: The Reptiglo coil bulb unfortunately is not a good bulb. It does not emit the proper wavelength of ... | |
| my sick bearded dragon is sick please help | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragonhas not been eating very much if any for the past week or to i didnt no he was ... A: Can you post some pictures of your dragon for me? What type & brand of UVB do you use, a ... | |
| baby bearded dragon skin | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I have recently attempted to rescue a baby bearded dragon from near certain death. I don't know ... A: Do you have a picture of the discoloration on his foot? What is your setup like? Are you using a ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: his temps are 108.6 f at his basking spot how do i get him to bask????? ANSWER: Hello Jhon, What ... A: How close is the Reptisun 10 tube to the basking light? Directly beside it? How old is the ... | |
| golden gecko won't stick | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently got a golden gecko. the last two days it has not been able to stick to the glass, it just ... A: The paper towels are perfectly fine, no problems there. What are the temperatures in the tank, & ... | |
| golden gecko won't stick | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently got a golden gecko. the last two days it has not been able to stick to the glass, it just ... A: Now that is an odd predicament! When you first got the gecko could it climb or stick to the glass? ... | |
| breaded dragon | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: our daughter has a baby bearded dragon. she as had for almost 9 weeks. dont know if its male or ... A: How old is your daughter? How is she picking him or her up, from overhead or underneath? If a person ... | |
| leopard gecko something questionable coming out of butt. | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: Our gecko is about 6 years old. Just noticed today that he has something very large coming out of ... A: I have a feeling that is going to be a prolapse. Good that you have taken him off of the sand. ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Shedding Over Eyes | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have already asked this question to another expert and got some good ideas from him, but I figure ... A: Well, the undertank heaters are pretty essential for geckos as they need belly heat to digest ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: his temps are 108.6 f at his basking spot how do i get him to bask????? ANSWER: Hello Jhon, What ... A: The Reptisun 10, is it fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How close is he to the UVB ... | |
| male green anole | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: Could this be the reason? Also I think the crickets I have are escaping through the metal mesh lid ... A: What brand of UVB light is it, do you know? It should say on the base of the bulb somewhere. Is it ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: his temps are 108.6 f at his basking spot how do i get him to bask????? A: What type & brand of UVB are you using, a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? What type ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Shedding Over Eyes | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have already asked this question to another expert and got some good ideas from him, but I figure ... A: I feel that the problem will most likely end up being not enough humidity in the tank for her. So, ... | |
| male green anole | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Could this be the reason? Also I think the crickets I have are escaping through the metal mesh lid ... A: Well, the fish could be stressing your green anole out some yes. You should probably go ahead & ... | |
| Bearded Dragon's sudden death | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: My son's bearded dragon died suddenly yesterday. She appeared to be perfectly healthy in the ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your dragon's sudden death in that manner. That was very fast indeed. ... | |
| anole | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: my green anole isnt eating. it used to eat crickets then stopped altogether. then i gave it meal ... A: Well, I would give him a little more time to get used to the tank changes. He wouldn't be ... | |
| Sons iguana | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: Two days ago our sons iguana became very lathargic he his not moving or eating his eyes are staying ... A: How old is his iguana? Do you have any pictures at all of him? Let's review your tank setup to make ... | |
| sick bearded dragon | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: My sons bearded dragon is having runny stool and they also have a bad order. He doesn't seem very ... A: How long have you had the bearded dragon for? How old is the dragon? Can you review the tank setup ... | |
| lizard | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm asking about the housing of multiple Crested geckos. Can I house two adult Crested geckos in an ... A: Well, that is an ok sized tank for 2 adult crested geckos. Keep in mind though that you should not ... | |
| anole | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: my green anole isnt eating. it used to eat crickets then stopped altogether. then i gave it meal ... A: Well, being a tropical lizard, the basking temperatures should only be around 85-92 or so. They ... | |
| ?ear waz in an African Yellow striped plated lizard | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: My African Yellow Plated Lizard has a brownish matter starting to bulge from what I would assume his ... A: Do you have a picture of that of his ear? I need to see what you are referring to, as I have never ... | |
| leopard geckos | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: i want to experiment on leopard geckos for school. i know they dont need aa uv light but want to see ... A: Well, that is a great experiment. Use the Reptisun 10 tube bulb, or the Reptisun 5 tube bulb ... | |
| two living in same big tank | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a ball python, he's happy. today my son caught a small 4" lizard. we put him in the same ... A: Well, mixing species is not recommended. Also, I am sorry but, putting that poor small lizard in ... | |
| salmonella | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: what are the signs of salmonella on a reptile? A: Most reptiles naturally carry low levels of salmonella that does not affect them at all. They ... | |
| Beardie with a swollen foot | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a college student who visited home this weekend and found that my bearded dragon has a swollen ... A: Oh wow, how large is your tank again that she is in primarily, a 20 gallon? Do you have the 660 ... | |
| swollen eye on bearded dragon | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: i got a 2yr old bearded dragon who has a swollen eye. it is hard by touch, and a little discolored, ... A: Ok, the ZillaBlue is not a UVB unfortunately. Is it a blue light, literally, shining blue or just a ... | |
| swollen eye on bearded dragon | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: i got a 2yr old bearded dragon who has a swollen eye. it is hard by touch, and a little discolored, ... A: Did you find out the name of the blue 100 watt UVB light? I think that it is not going to be a UVB ... | |
| swollen eye on bearded dragon | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: i got a 2yr old bearded dragon who has a swollen eye. it is hard by touch, and a little discolored, ... A: Which UVB light do you use, a fluorescent tube bulb, a compact or coil light? What brand is it? ... | |
| my beardie is constipated | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I gave my beardie an usual diet staple, a frog I caught outside, more than a week ago. He has not ... A: I apologize, you had already told me Harvey's age & I had forgotten to refer to the above message. ... | |
| Beardie with a swollen foot | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a college student who visited home this weekend and found that my bearded dragon has a swollen ... A: What type & brand is the UVB light? A fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How long has ... | |
| My Bearded Dragon is acting weird | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: ok she is two years old, although i have only had her for about a month * I bought her from a guy on ... A: If you can review your tank setup with me, that would be helpful. What type & brand of UVB are you ... | |
| My bearded dragon keeps fitting! | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is approx 6months old. We have had her for a month, in a brand new tank with a new ... A: Did the vet do a blood test when you had her in? I would do a blood test first, to determine the ... | |
| my beardie is constipated | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I gave my beardie an usual diet staple, a frog I caught outside, more than a week ago. He has not ... A: How is your boy doing today? Any improvements? How big is your dragon? How old is he? If you have ... | |
| eragon bearded dragon | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: hey traci just wanted to give you an update from the vet. he is calcium deficiant. they gave him ... A: Yes you have not had him for very long, so he was ill when you got him most likely. Sorry, that ... | |
| my beardie is constipated | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I gave my beardie an usual diet staple, a frog I caught outside, more than a week ago. He has not ... A: Do you normally feed him frogs? If so, that actually is somewhat dangerous as there are toxic & ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female Bearded Dragon that has had 3 separate incidents of bleeding. I can't see ... A: Do you have any pictures of your girl? Are you leaving the superworms in the tank with her ... | |
| My Albino Gecko Cont. | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I had "too many follow ups" so I will just continue our conversation this way I suppose. I know ... A: That is ok, they only allow so many follow ups. :-)) Great he loves the baby food & he is eating ... | |
| eragon bearded dragon | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: hey traci just wanted to give you an update from the vet. he is calcium deficiant. they gave him ... A: Well, the UVB light that you have is the problem & it is what is causing the calcium deficiency ... | |
| Mali Uromastyx | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old Mali Uromastyx who isn't eating, pooping, and has swelling around her neck.... ... A: Can you post a few pictures of her for me? Let's review your tank setup to see what might need some ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: my son (13) got a bearded dragon for his bday 4 days ago from petsmart. there are moments eragon is ... A: That looks fine, no problem at all. The basking light is nice & bright. So, that is a bummer yes, ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: my son (13) got a bearded dragon for his bday 4 days ago from petsmart. there are moments eragon is ... A: Ok. The basking light should be fine then, no problem. Yes, please turn off the Zilla coil/compact ... | |
| sick baby bearded dragon | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: We brought home a baby bearded dragon on Saturday afternoon. She was perfect and active until Sunday ... A: OH MY! I am so sorry! It sounds like she did run into the shovel & cut herself on it. Have you ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: my son (13) got a bearded dragon for his bday 4 days ago from petsmart. there are moments eragon is ... A: Their stool should be soft, & formed, but not particularly runny or anything. Since your dragon is ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: my son (13) got a bearded dragon for his bday 4 days ago from petsmart. there are moments eragon is ... A: Yes, I understand! They sell ALL of the wrong stuff with the starter kits, unfortunately. The ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: my son (13) got a bearded dragon for his bday 4 days ago from petsmart. there are moments eragon is ... A: Usually, it takes them a week or two in order to adjust to a new home. However, I would take the ... | |
| seriously sick beardie | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: ok so i got a bearded dragon. he is lethargic and only moves to take a breath. he has a slight ... A: Did you get him from a pet store? Boy you are off to a rough start. It sounds like he could be ... | |
| My albino gecko :/ | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: A few months ago I got two geckos from my animal-lover neighbor who trusted me to take them off her ... A: Ok, so you don't know what brand the bulb is? Do you remember where you got it? I am trying to ... | |
| My Uro is acting very weird and im worried | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: My Uro (odin) has become pretty "plump" over the past couple of weeks, he's also peeing every time i ... A: So you are using a Reptisun 10 tube bulb? How old is it? If it is older than 6 months, then you ... | |
| My Uro is acting very weird and im worried | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: My Uro (odin) has become pretty "plump" over the past couple of weeks, he's also peeing every time i ... A: Well, when dealing with that high of temperatures, you will need to get either a digital probe or a ... | |
| My albino gecko :/ | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: A few months ago I got two geckos from my animal-lover neighbor who trusted me to take them off her ... A: WOW, that does not look good. That area appears to be some type of blood clot, or bleeding like a ... | |
| PSI of an average snake bite | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: to ensure that they cannot be pierced by a snake bite during use. Would you know the average or ... A: Wow, that is a question! LOL How interesting. Offhand no, I don't know the PSI of an average snake ... | |
| blue tail skink | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: How to get rid of them ANSWER: Hello Ethel, I am afraid that I don't quite understand the ... A: How big are they then? The wild blue tailed skinks here in Florida are no larger than 12-14 inches ... | |
| My baby bearded dragon | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I got a baby bearded dragon from petco four days ago I had a friend take him home and setup his ... A: So you are using a Zilla UVB light then? If so, please turn that particular light off. Leave the ... | |
| My Uro is acting very weird and im worried | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: My Uro (odin) has become pretty "plump" over the past couple of weeks, he's also peeing every time i ... A: How old is Odin? What are the temperatures in his tank? What type of thermometer are you using? A ... | |
| Exo Terra Repti Glo 10.0 Flouresent | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: So I got a 10inch, 15w , 10.0 repti glo for my bearded dragon hes a Male Yellow hypo 3monuth old and ... A: Unfortunately no, the Reptiglo 10 tube or compact/coil either one are not good. If you have it ... | |
| blue tail skink | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: How to get rid of them ANSWER: Hello Ethel, I am afraid that I don't quite understand the ... A: OH! LOL That IS kind of what I thought, but had to check. Are they getting IN your house, or are ... | |
| My albino gecko :/ | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: A few months ago I got two geckos from my animal-lover neighbor who trusted me to take them off her ... A: That is too bad, I am sorry to hear that you lost one of your geckos. the one that is ill now, it is ... | |
| My baby bearded dragon | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I got a baby bearded dragon from petco four days ago I had a friend take him home and setup his ... A: Can you tell me a little more about your setup? What type & brand of UVB light are you using? A ... | |
| Bearded dragon Attitude. | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I own four bearded dragons. Two of which i hatched from egg, the other two are the ... A: So you are telling me that you have never used any UVB for any of your adults, & none of them have ... | |
| What is wrong with my beared dragon? | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: When we got up today I noticed that our dragon was in the corner of her cage.Her skin was a ... A: Oh that does not sound good at all. How old is she? Do you have any pictures of her? What type of ... | |
| Bearded dragon Attitude. | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I own four bearded dragons. Two of which i hatched from egg, the other two are the ... A: That is awesome you are not housing them together! I am very happy to hear that then, so that would ... | |
| Bearded dragon Attitude. | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I own four bearded dragons. Two of which i hatched from egg, the other two are the ... A: Are you housing them together, or apart? If you are housing them together, the male might be ... | |
| green iguanas | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Do iguanas do better in pairs ?????? i just bought a baby iguana about a month and a half ago and i ... A: Iguanas tend to do better housed alone, but some have successfully paired a male & a female once ... | |
| UVB bulb problems | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a new exoterra 36x18x24 terrarium for my two green anoles. The tank they are in now is a ... A: The Reptisun 10 would be better than the Reptisun 5, it has more UVB output percentage & it is ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: what color is a baby bearded dragon beard and can they eat fruit. A: There is an array of different colors that bearded dragons can be, it just depends on their parents' ... | |
| UVB bulb problems | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a new exoterra 36x18x24 terrarium for my two green anoles. The tank they are in now is a ... A: How terrible about the burns & injuries that were caused by the UVB light. Which one did you use? ... | |
| Bearded dragons tail | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragons tail has flakey skin right at the tip. His tail otherwise is perfectly fine, but ... A: Oh that is too bad, missing a few toes on his back feet. He was obviously housed with another ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: My dragon seems alright but he keeps on eating his own waste when drops it out, he's also swallow ... A: Great that he is doing well. I do have a recommendation though regarding the UVB light. The ... | |
| my bearded dragon lost movement in her back feet | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: shes about a year in a half, she loves hunting for her food, she wont eat it enless moving. Her diet ... A: Can you tell me what type & brand of UVB lights you are using, is it a fluorescent tube bulb or a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: hi tracy its michelle again you asked what type of lights and thermomerters i use in my tank well i ... A: Well, if you can find out the brand name of the UVB light which should be stamped on the base of the ... | |
| !! 2 YOUNG MALE BEARDED DRAGONS !! | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I need to no ASAP I have sexed my young 4monuth old Yellow hypo wrong although he is small for his ... A: Well, you will have to separate them as soon as possible because no matter "how friendly" they ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2 year old beardie that has not gone to the bathroom and has not eaten in the last few ... A: Ok, so the UVB light is maybe Flukers or a Zilla light perhaps? It doesn't sound like you have a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: hi i have a bearded dragon that is about 2 mounths old since i got him from the pet store about 3 ... A: Can you go over your tank setup with me to ensure that everything is optimal for him? What type & ... | |
| Baby Beardy Really Sick | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I took my baby beardy out in the sun today for no longer than 10 minutes, i went and got him and he ... A: I see you are in Australia. Do you have a central or an eastern bearded dragon? How old is he & ... | |
| Quick please | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: OK so my bearded dragon is about 1 year old and is healthy but lately he has been closing his right ... A: How is he doing today? The Reptisun 10 tube bulb can be 6-8 inches from him. They are the best ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2 year old beardie that has not gone to the bathroom and has not eaten in the last few ... A: Can you tell me a little bit more about your tank setup, thanks. What type & brand of UVB light are ... | |
| Bearded dragons tail | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragons tail has flakey skin right at the tip. His tail otherwise is perfectly fine, but ... A: Has he suffered an injury or tail nip before you brought him home? If so, then, the end may fall ... | |
| Quick please | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: OK so my bearded dragon is about 1 year old and is healthy but lately he has been closing his right ... A: Well, instead of moving the Reptiglo 10 tube bulb closer to him, I recommend getting him a new UVB. ... | |
| beardie witha watery right eye | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I just noticed tonight that my adult male beardie has a watery right eye. He hasn't been acting ... A: What type & brand of UVB light do you use, a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? What ... | |
| iguana and allergy?? | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is 5 and my husband bought her a baby green iguana last wed and starting the 9th day ... A: Oh geez, that does happen occasionally. It is not a real common thing but unfortunately some people ... | |
| Sick White Lined Gecko | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a white lined gecko that i rescued from someone who wasn’t taking care of him about 6 months ... A: Ouch, that looks like it is painful. How long has his mouth looked this way? Has he been banging ... | |
| Electric Blue Gecko | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have had an electric blue gecko for a week. He is approximately 5 months old. He is a lovely ... A: Oh no, that is a prolapse. He is very young to have one though. Do you provide calcium on a ... | |
| bearded dragon | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: my bearded dragon is about 5 months old and this past week he's been closing one of his often. It ... A: What type of UVB light are you using currently? Is it a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil ... | |
| Vieled Chameleon | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a one year old veiled chameleon who just had his tongue amputated, and our Vet has advised us ... A: Yes, please do keep me posted. Here is my home email if you wish to contact me there: ... | |
| Vieled Chameleon | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a one year old veiled chameleon who just had his tongue amputated, and our Vet has advised us ... A: OH MY! I have never heard of a chameleon who had to get his tongue amputated. What happened? That ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: So They wont really do anything? not even try to do resolve those worms?.... Are the worms bad and ... A: Good that the iggie only lost 2 eggs. So your beardie is female then? No, sorry....it is not a ... | |
| Bearded dragon husbandry raincheck | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: 'Moi' (Bearded Dragon Female) is currently living in a 47 gallon breeder, and she was about 8 ... A: Keep in mind also, that there have been some problems with the Powersun, too unfortunately. This ... | |
| bearded dragon is balooned up,impacted | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: my beardy is 9 months old and he is puffed up like a baloon and he really cant move his legs he is ... A: What has impacted your dragon? Do you house him on sand, or walnut substrate? You will need to get ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Moist Hide question | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: My leo didn't like moss, so I read that I could use paper towels, I tried that and they dry out with ... A: Oh he didn't like the moss in his hide/cave huh? Well, a sponge is perfectly fine then, wrapped in ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: So They wont really do anything? not even try to do resolve those worms?.... Are the worms bad and ... A: You did rinse out his tank well after the chlorine, right? Well, the 300% water should have killed ... | |
| First time Bearded Dragon Owner: | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I am a soon to be Bearded Dragon owner. I am currently trying to get all the facts possible about ... A: Congratulations on planning ahead FIRST before bringing a new dragon home. That will greatly ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: My dragon seems alright but he keeps on eating his own waste when drops it out, he's also swallow ... A: How is your dragon doing today? Well, if he is lacking in food then yes, he may still be hungry ... | |
| Bearded Dragon - not eating | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: my female bearded dragon is two and a half years old and has recently been refusing food for the ... A: Oh boy hon, I think you will need to take her in to see the vet. If she is that dehydrated & losing ... | |
| Bearded dragon husbandry raincheck | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: 'Moi' (Bearded Dragon Female) is currently living in a 47 gallon breeder, and she was about 8 ... A: Oh of course, the noise from the crickets chirping. LOL It can get quite loud! We breed crickets, ... | |
| Tail Damage due to overheating | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: My dad put out Leopard gecko out on the deck in full sunlight yesterday. He became severly ... A: Oh wow, that is too bad. Do you have any pictures of him that I could see? He has most likely ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: So They wont really do anything? not even try to do resolve those worms?.... Are the worms bad and ... A: The worms will just pass through the system, & once they are out of the host, they will die. They ... | |
| bearded dragon | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: hey erm i my bearded dragon is about 12-14 months old. when i bought him the guy said he was about ... A: Can you look on the base of the tube bulb to see if there is a brand on it? How old is that bulb? ... | |
| Bearded dragon husbandry raincheck | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: 'Moi' (Bearded Dragon Female) is currently living in a 47 gallon breeder, and she was about 8 ... A: The 47 gallon tank is pretty good sized then. That is really funny that your parents were worried ... | |
| anole | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I"m wondering if I can put 2 female anole's together in one tank without a male or do I need to ... A: Two female anoles will be fine. They don't necessarily need a male unless you absolutely want to ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Well today he had about 15 Large crickets he looks really full, so Im guessing I sound give him that ... A: You can sometimes see worms, if they are infested & have adult worms in them instead of just the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: roam around and he got a hold of it anything i can do to help him pass it or possibly regurgitate ... A: NO, you heard incorrectly! Please do not flip him onto his back. Doing so may result in him ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Well today he had about 15 Large crickets he looks really full, so Im guessing I sound give him that ... A: Are the crickets appropriately sized for him? Normally you can't "see" parasites without a good ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: roam around and he got a hold of it anything i can do to help him pass it or possibly regurgitate ... A: Oops, that is not good. How large is your dragon? What you can try to do is get him to pass it. ... | |
| bearded dragon | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: hey erm i my bearded dragon is about 12-14 months old. when i bought him the guy said he was about ... A: Bert is very pretty & he looks very cute too. Can you tell me more about your setup that you have? ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: Well today he had about 15 Large crickets he looks really full, so Im guessing I sound give him that ... A: So, did he have a good time outside? Be sure to watch for hawks & other large birds of prey! He ... | |
| Leopard gecko: Eye problems, shedding problems, clouded eye, not eating. | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: My friend and I own a 4 year old female leopard gecko. Up until this summer, our leo, "Owyn", has ... A: Your tank setup sounds great, really. That is excellent, I don't think it is anything with your ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: My dragon seems alright but he keeps on eating his own waste when drops it out, he's also swallow ... A: He is eating his own feces? That is not a normal behavior. It can constitute a deficiency of some ... | |
| Fence lizard tales | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: i originally wanted to ask Pam this question since she had already had an answer to fence lizard ... A: Does he have retained shed that you can tell? Do you have a picture? Are you leaving crickets in ... | |
| why wont my baby leopard gecko eat?? | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: i have just recently got a leopard gecko. the shop owner told me he had been fed that day so i did ... A: How long have you had him for? They normally take a week or two to get used to their new home & ... | |
| Bearded dragon (Sick or non sick) | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: Well today he is doing good, I ran out of crickets go figure, Hahah. And how mnay Feeders should he ... A: That is a lot of fun to watch when they are trying to get shed off! LOL How is he doing? So, he ... | |
| Bearded dragon (Sick or non sick) | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Well today he is doing good, I ran out of crickets go figure, Hahah. And how mnay Feeders should he ... A: That was nice that they are going to purchase half of each clutch. So, they will do a trade off of ... | |
| Chameleon lip swelling | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My one year old panther chameleon has had swollen lips and seems to have lost all his color in the ... A: Do you have any pictures of your chameleon for me? That would help. Has he shed recently? The best ... | |
| Brumination | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: How can you tell if the beardys are in brumination ANSWER: Hello Lewis, Well, there are a lot of ... A: Oh he definitely should not be going into a full brumation at that age. He may, however, slow down ... | |
| Horned Mt Dragon-deciphering parasites besides by vet stool sample | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased my dragon from a large name pet store. when i got home i set up the habitat and ... A: Yes, most mountain horned dragons are wild caught which does cause their worm & parasite levels to ... | |
| Bearded dragon (Sick or non sick) | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Well today he is doing good, I ran out of crickets go figure, Hahah. And how mnay Feeders should he ... A: Oh geez, of course you ran out of crickets that is how it always goes! How old is he again? If he ... | |
| Tail rot?? | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: The website did not let me do another follow-up so i started fresh. Ok his tail seems ok right now. ... A: I thought he would be shedding here real quick. Yes, it is normal & entertaining actually, for them ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Swollen Tongue | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: My beardie has a swollen tongue. He won't eat unless I maneuver the crickets towards his mouth. He ... A: Let's review your tank setup to see if anything needs to be changed up. What type & brand of UVB ... | |
| Tail rot?? | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: The website did not let me do another follow-up so i started fresh. Ok his tail seems ok right now. ... A: That is fine, they only allow so many follow ups. :-)) No, that is definitely not tail rot. It ... | |
| Bearded dragon (Sick or non sick) | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie I do have a solor glo, and I think he might have had MBD from the other bulb I had ... A: He is a cutie pie! It looks like he is growing, but, it just takes times. When they have been ... | |
| Brumination | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: How can you tell if the beardys are in brumination A: Well, there are a lot of variables that to into deciding whether or not they are brumating or not. ... | |
| Bearded dragon (Sick or non sick) | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie I do have a solor glo, and I think he might have had MBD from the other bulb I had ... A: That is great he is getting better & has gained some weight now also. He is even going through a ... | |
| Tail rot?? | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Ok i am fairly worried about my new bearded dragon baby. i bought him a week ago and i had noticed ... A: That is good you didn't use the hydrogen peroxide for very long then so it shouldn't have done much ... | |
| Fat and Vomited | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: This question is about my leopard gecko. I think she may have Impaction. (the picture is of her ... A: Hm, that is sounding like she has some infertile eggs if it is gradual then. I can't think of ... | |
| Green anole hatchlings | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have three green anole hatchlings. They live in a 20 gallon tank. I am in search of a bigger tank ... A: Well, which UVB fluorescent tube bulb had you used previously? What brand was it? There are some ... | |
| Beardie Dragon Transport | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I will be moving from Memphis, TN to Tampa FL around the end of October. What is the safest way to ... A: That is a bit of a move, isn't it? We lived in Tampa for a year before heading out to this area ... | |
| Fat and Vomited | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: This question is about my leopard gecko. I think she may have Impaction. (the picture is of her ... A: Sorry to hear your gecko is not doing well. How old is she? According to the picture, she appears ... | |
| Tail rot?? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Ok i am fairly worried about my new bearded dragon baby. i bought him a week ago and i had noticed ... A: Oh now the end fell off. Ok, I thought that would happen soon. Great that you stopped using the ... | |
| Tail rot?? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Ok i am fairly worried about my new bearded dragon baby. i bought him a week ago and i had noticed ... A: Based on the picture, that doesn't look like tail rot. It looks like the very tip of his tail got ... | |
| green anole | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a green anole and use a heating lamp during the day and type of night light at night its been ... A: The metal top is fine, it allows air throughout the tank. Green anoles need a nice warm spot, ... | |
| green anole | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a green anole and use a heating lamp during the day and type of night light at night its been ... A: Well, even though he is small, he still needs some heat & UVB. The UVB helps to keep their bones ... | |
| green anole | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a green anole and use a heating lamp during the day and type of night light at night its been ... A: Can you post a picture of your green anole for me? That sounds like he is getting ready to shed, ... | |
| Bearded dragon (Sick or non sick) | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie I do have a solor glo, and I think he might have had MBD from the other bulb I had ... A: Well, the Solar Glos are very inconsistent with their output of UVB emissions. So, I do not know if ... | |
| recommended habitat plants for yellow lined plated lizard | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Can I put live plants in my lizard's habitat? Will they eat them? Are there any lists of plants to ... A: You can put live plants in his tank, that is not a problem. Here is a list of poisonous plants: ... | |
| Bearded dragon Agin :( | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Man it seems another issue has rose agin for me and rumble this time he isnt gaining much wait from ... A: Well, hopefully his calcium levels have gotten a little bit better. Are you powdering his food just ... | |
| Bearded dragon Agin :( | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Man it seems another issue has rose agin for me and rumble this time he isnt gaining much wait from ... A: You are considering this light for your bearded dragon, right? Overall, it is a safe bulb. They ... | |
| Bearded dragon only grown a 2inch's =[ | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Well his appite is good hes eating circkets and his greens, he has gained some weight and muscle I ... A: Well, what is the brand of the Mercury vapor bulb at the pet store? There are some bad ones out ... | |
| bearded dragon | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a german giant bearded dragon, i have 2 questions to ask... one is about hand feeding and ... A: How's it going now? You will need to try & change out your Reptiglo 10 tube bulb. They are not very ... | |
| Bearded dragon Agin :( | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Man it seems another issue has rose agin for me and rumble this time he isnt gaining much wait from ... A: Before you purchase the MVB at the Petsmart, please tell me WHICH brand it is, ok? There are some ... | |
| Bearded dragon only grown a 2inch's =[ | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Well his appite is good hes eating circkets and his greens, he has gained some weight and muscle I ... A: Oh yes, I am sorry to say that the Reptisun 10 coil light IS the wrong light. It is hazardous to ... | |
| housing | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: i know you said you work mostly with bearded dragons but i was wondering if you could give me some ... A: No problem. :-)) Are you going to be housing him in or outdoors? He will need a basking light ... | |
| my bearded dragon ate a pea sized stone. | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: he is 6 months old but was bigger than his brothers when i bought him. i bought him yesterday and ... A: Oh geez, that does happen somewhat frequently! It is almost impossible to catch them before they eat ... | |
| spotted gecko wont climb | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: my spotted gecko has been shedding at least once a week, and I was wondering if this is normal for ... A: Yes, that is relatively normal for young geckos to shed that often. He is growing pretty quickly it ... | |
| strange behaviour in leopard gecko possibly ill | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a leopard gecko around 5 years of age who i believe has been acting unnaturally recently. it ... A: Well, I hope that the wild grasshopper did not have any pesticides or chemicals on or in it. ... | |
| young bearded dragon feeding problems | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: they both wont eat crickets unless they are dead and put into the bowl with salad! also one is a lot ... A: Well, the mealworms can impact them fairly easily because of the harder outer shell. Plus, they are ... | |
| cam | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: we took him to the vet today and she decided it was best if he was put down. It is sad that he had ... A: Oh geez, I am very sorry to hear that. I wondered if that was going to happen. It isn't your fault ... | |
| Water dragons | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me, my water dragon seems to have mouth rot I think, but it ... A: Ok, that is good you have covered the sides with paper. That should have worked. The tank may be ... | |
| bearded dragon | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a german giant bearded dragon, i have 2 questions to ask... one is about hand feeding and ... A: Could you post a few pictures of the tail, just so I could see if this is a normal shed or not? ... | |
| lizard identification | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I am just wondering about a lizard that we saw in Panama City Beach, FL. It was dark brown but was ... A: How large of a lizard was that you saw up there? It could have been a fence lizard, possibly. Here ... | |
| chameleon | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: i spoke with you earlier about our chameleon that we have. we took him to the vet yesterday because ... A: Goodness, he is getting worse. You are going to have to get him in for subcutaneous fluids or he is ... | |
| Water dragons | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me, my water dragon seems to have mouth rot I think, but it ... A: Do you have a picture of his nose for me? Water dragons do not realize their perimeters of glass ... | |
| chameleon | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: i spoke with you earlier about our chameleon that we have. we took him to the vet yesterday because ... A: Ok, good that you got the Reptisun 10 tube bulb online, you should get it pretty fast. The Reptiglo ... | |
| chameleon | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: i spoke with you earlier about our chameleon that we have. we took him to the vet yesterday because ... A: Well, that is great you got some calcium glubionate, that should help greatly. What is the ... | |
| Bearded dragon ( Healty and Loving it ) | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Well his appite is good hes eating circkets and his greens, he has gained some weight and muscle I ... A: Great he is eating his crickets & greens & is gaining some weight now. Well, the multi vitamins are ... | |
| iguana | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: he drinks alot of water now a lot more than he used to,i am very worried about him and ther is no ... A: Wow a 14 year old iguana, that is great! :-)) You can send a picture on here if you would like, or ... | |
| Bearded dragon ( Healty and Loving it ) | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: Hey, my bearded dragon I recently got from a well established pet store, Pets mart... My bearded ... A: The basking temperatures are fine, no problems there. So, he is doing better, overall then? Did ... | |
| bearded dragons | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 beardies. One which I have brought up from a babe and the other(Zeuse) I adopted from a ... A: Hm, well, can you check on the brand of the tube bulb? It should be stamped on the base of the ... | |
| HIYA | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: will try and divide the tank , have managed to feed her some baby food twice daily , about 8 little ... A: Well, that is good news though she seems a little bit better & did eat a little bit as well. At ... | |
| bearded dragons | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 beardies. One which I have brought up from a babe and the other(Zeuse) I adopted from a ... A: Are you using UVB lighting? If so, what type & brand are you using, a fluorescent tube bulb or a ... | |
| please help our chameleons tongue is very swollen | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: about 2 days ago our chameleons tongue looked swollen and was hanging out of his mouth a little bit, ... A: That is good his tongue is looking a bit more pink right now. The swelling wont go down until his ... | |
| HIYA | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: will try and divide the tank , have managed to feed her some baby food twice daily , about 8 little ... A: Sometimes they only allow so many follow ups, sorry! Is she doing a bit better? That is good. Let ... | |
| Bearded dragon seems scared of crickets | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I got a bearded dragon yesterday. she's three and was used in a "zoo to you" program so is extremely ... A: Well, she may be used to being fed outside of her tank. How big is she? How big are the crickets? ... | |
| beaded dragon mating | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: if a bearded dragon is at the sge of 9 months and it got pregnent could anything series happen like ... A: It is not recommended for a 9 month old bearded dragon to become gravid. She is not even done ... | |
| please help our chameleons tongue is very swollen | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: about 2 days ago our chameleons tongue looked swollen and was hanging out of his mouth a little bit, ... A: Well, let's see what we can do to get him on the right track for you. You will need to get a digital ... | |
| CWD feeding | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: My CWD recently felt a bit ill (lethargy, loss of appetite, skin discolouration), so we took him to ... A: It usually does take a few days, possibly up to a week for their appetites to come back after being ... | |
| Female beardy | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a male and female beardy , the male is about 18 months now , and the female about 14 months . ... A: Ok, can you put a divider in the tank to where you could just make another light setup? What type & ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: our leopard gecko has been a great pet for 2 yrs. We got him from a previous owner and he has done ... A: Hm, that is too bad. So how old is he, older than 2? What type of substrate is he on? Sand, ... | |
| please help our chameleons tongue is very swollen | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: about 2 days ago our chameleons tongue looked swollen and was hanging out of his mouth a little bit, ... A: Based on this information, he is most likely suffering from metabolic bone disease & other ... | |
| parasite in water dragon | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a Chinese water dragon. She has had it for about 3 months and purchased it from ... A: Well, I think your daughter will be safe as long as she is not putting her hands into her mouth ... | |
| Female beardy | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a male and female beardy , the male is about 18 months now , and the female about 14 months . ... A: That is good you were able to handle her. It sounds like she doesn't feel very well. I really ... | |
| parasite in water dragon | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a Chinese water dragon. She has had it for about 3 months and purchased it from ... A: Can you post a picture of your tank setup? I think you need to revamp the setup though, as too much ... | |
| Female beardy | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a male and female beardy , the male is about 18 months now , and the female about 14 months . ... A: Are you housing the male & female together? If so, you will need to separate them. They are too ... | |
| Adult Leo | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Well she's all grown up and is about 2-3 years in age. Shes been doing great until just this past ... A: Well, even though she is the only gecko you have, females can & do lay infertile eggs all of the ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hello Rachele, Do you have a picture of the eye you can post for me? Are you keeping ... A: OH I am sorry! I didn't realize you were in the UK! Good grief. Well, I do think that I have ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hello Rachele, Do you have a picture of the eye you can post for me? Are you keeping ... A: Oh my! that is really really bad. Well, the ointment would definitely be helpful. Yes, there is ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: hi my sons gecko has got a swollen eye but its gone to the back as well as if she has an absess or ... A: Do you have a picture of the eye you can post for me? Are you keeping crickets in the tank with him ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2-3 yrs old leopard gecko. Over the past two weeks he has lost the bulge in his tail and ... A: Hm, you have a heat rock? Maybe you should turn that off also, just in case. The undertank heaters ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2-3 yrs old leopard gecko. Over the past two weeks he has lost the bulge in his tail and ... A: Oh that is most likely what has happened, a cricket has bitten him. It is usually a good idea to ... | |
| Adult Leo | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Well she's all grown up and is about 2-3 years in age. Shes been doing great until just this past ... A: Is she losing any weight right now? Is her tail fat still? Has she ever laid any infertile eggs? ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2-3 yrs old leopard gecko. Over the past two weeks he has lost the bulge in his tail and ... A: Can you post a picture of that for me, so I can be sure of what it is? Did they leave any crickets ... | |
| Water dragon | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: We just got a water dragon and have a ton of questions we have a uvb flourescent bulb, a blacklight ... A: Everything looks pretty good. However, I do recommend that you try to switch out that Zilla Desert ... | |
| leo gasping | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: One of our leos is on baytril and terramycin for the eyes. She is also skinny and appears to be ... A: Oh boy, hon, that type of intermittent breathing is usually not good at all. What is your leo on ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: i feed my water dragon crickets, meal worms, and small fish. I was told by the pet store to feed him ... A: It is a good idea to exercise the "size" rule of a feeder such as a cricket, should be no larger ... | |
| Water dragon | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: We just got a water dragon and have a ton of questions we have a uvb flourescent bulb, a blacklight ... A: Kiwi looks like a cute little dragon. :-)) First off, how large is the tank for him? Which brand ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: the gecko had went blind in one eye several months ago. i now noticed today that it is now blind in ... A: How old is your leopard gecko, & is it male or female? What is your tank setup like? Do you have an ... | |
| Lizard in house! | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: A small black and blue lizard has gotten inside that I have been unable to catch. Both times I've ... A: Hm, where in the US, are you located at? That would help try to determine what type it could be. ... | |
| bearded dragon | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: how old is my beardie if she is 12" long when i first got her 1.5 months ago she was only about ... A: It is very hard to determine their age, especially if you got her from a pet store. I would say ... | |
| pygmy bearded | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have recently been to the vet due to diagnose my pygmy bearded dragon with a calcium deficiency. ... A: Hm, that is very interesting. How is he acting right now? How do his urates look? How are his ... | |
| six lined racerunner | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I know that these reptiles eat small incects and love warm humid weather. I can provide all of that. ... A: Oh you have a 6 lined race runner?? They are so cute! Do you have a picture? It would be a good ... | |
| my crested gecko | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: my gecko is shedding allot and is very white. he has not eaten for a while and is very very skinny. ... A: How is your boy doing today? Try to take an accurate reading of the room temperature. He would do ... | |
| Pacman frog lighting/heating | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I tried a uv light for it but it dried its cage and frog quickly. I currently am just leaving a ... A: If it is just a Zoo med basking light, then it is not emitting any UVB at all. You could get a ... | |
| letting my turtles go | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: i have two yellow belly sliders, that are about a year old and about as big as my hand. they are ... A: Sorry you aren't able to keep your yellow belly sliders. They would most likely not make it through ... | |
| Safe trees for my bearded dragons | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: are corkscrew hazel trees safe for me to use in my bearded dragons vivarium? If so what will I need ... A: The corkscrew tree is perfectly fine. IF you get it from outside, there is no need to strip the ... | |
| my crested gecko | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: my gecko is shedding allot and is very white. he has not eaten for a while and is very very skinny. ... A: Well, Crested geckos do need some heating, though minimal. Are you measuring the temperatures in ... | |
| my crested gecko | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: my gecko is shedding allot and is very white. he has not eaten for a while and is very very skinny. ... A: Do you have a picture of your crested gecko? What type of setup do you have for him? Based on that ... | |
| leopard gecko wont eat | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: i had 2 leopard geckos hatch about 2 1/2 months ago they were very healthy and doing great at first ... A: How is your boy doing today, have you tried the baby food yet? I hope that he will like that & eat ... | |
| Leo eye with absess | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I was thinking of your expertise today. I used to have three leopard geckos and was breeding them: ... A: I believe that I remember you! I hope things have been going well for you. Well, the infection or ... | |
| Pacman frog lighting/heating | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I tried a uv light for it but it dried its cage and frog quickly. I currently am just leaving a ... A: Which UVB light were you using? What type & brand, a fluorescent tube or a compact/coil? They do ... | |
| leopard gecko wont eat | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: i had 2 leopard geckos hatch about 2 1/2 months ago they were very healthy and doing great at first ... A: What is your setup like? What are the temperatures in the tank? He might have gotten a little ... | |
| Bearded dragon (Sick or non sick) | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Hey, my bearded dragon I recently got from a well established pet store, Pets mart... My bearded ... A: Great that you are using Reptile carpet. You will need to wash it out weekly, at least, to keep it ... | |
| leopard gecko | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: My son's leopard gecko is about 14 years old and has stopped eating. He has two semisolid bumps on ... A: Wow, a 14 year old leopard gecko, congratulations that is great. Could you post a picture of those ... | |
| Bearded dragon (Sick or non sick) | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Hey, my bearded dragon I recently got from a well established pet store, Pets mart... My bearded ... A: The 20 gallon is ok, but once he becomes an adult, you will need to upgrade his tank size to at ... | |
| Whites Tree Frog Eye Problem | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: i special ordered a whites tree frog and i got it yesterday and i noticed where part of the gold ... A: Ok, that sounds great you are changing her water out daily that should help. Yes, go ahead & use the ... | |
| Bearded dragon (Sick or non sick) | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Hey, my bearded dragon I recently got from a well established pet store, Pets mart... My bearded ... A: Can you tell me what type & brand of UVB you are using? Is it a fluorescent tube bulb or a ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: my dragon color is green but on the head, legs, and tail is a dull color, he never had that before ... A: Oh, you are just using an Exoterra Sun Glo for the basking bulb then? Ok, well, that one is fine, ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: my dragon color is green but on the head, legs, and tail is a dull color, he never had that before ... A: Which Exo terra UVB light are you using, the Reptiglo 10, the Reptiglo 8 or the Exoterra Solar Glo ... | |
| Whites Tree Frog Eye Problem | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: i special ordered a whites tree frog and i got it yesterday and i noticed where part of the gold ... A: Hm, it looks like he could have possibly injured his eye somehow, or there is a bacterial type of ... | |
| my frog | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: my frog will only be force fed. is there any alternative to that???? also, after i feed it, he ... A: He is a cute little thing though. That should be fine to let him swim around in the bathtub, just ... | |
| Possibly irreversible tumor and shut-eyes | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: okay so i've had 2 leopard geckos for about 4 years. they are sisters and have lived without fights ... A: Well, the lump could be an abscess which might have been caused by a cricket bite perhaps. They can ... | |
| my frog | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: my frog will only be force fed. is there any alternative to that???? also, after i feed it, he ... A: Can you post a picture of your frog? How long has it been since he has eaten on his own? What are ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: my dragon color is green but on the head, legs, and tail is a dull color, he never had that before ... A: If you can post a picture, that would be helpful. How long have you had him for? Just based on the ... | |
| Lizard | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm asking about the Tokay gecko again. Which sex is more docile the male or female Tokay gecko, or ... A: I don't believe that there is a whole lot of difference. Some say that the males have more ... | |
| Bearded Dragons environment | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: We have two bearded dragons that are 2 yrs and 1 1/2 yrs old. They are in great shape, right now ... A: Well, I think you should install a couple of ceiling fans & a box fan, & then monitor the ... | |
| Bearded Dragons environment | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: We have two bearded dragons that are 2 yrs and 1 1/2 yrs old. They are in great shape, right now ... A: Are they both females? Well, unless there is adequate ventilation in the garage or you could put ... | |
| questionable sick green anole | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a female green anole and I think she might be sick. She sometimes extends a white ... A: Yes, please do purchase the Reptisun 10 tube bulb. Make sure it is placed around 8 inches from her, ... | |
| Poisonous Substrate | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: Have you ever heard that ground English walnut shells are poisonous? I have recently come back from ... A: Well, no, the walnut shells are not poisonous, but, they can be the cause of fatal impactions ... | |
| bullfrog tadpoles | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: i just recently went to the fair and won a bullfrog tadpole. i have had a verioty of pets but never ... A: Well, I have never had a frog before. :-)) Not that I don't like them, I just haven't had the ... | |
| questionable sick green anole | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a female green anole and I think she might be sick. She sometimes extends a white ... A: How is your girl doing today? Any changes thus far? Is she eating anything right now? If not, ... | |
| questionable sick green anole | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a female green anole and I think she might be sick. She sometimes extends a white ... A: What is your tank setup like currently? Are you using a UVB light source? Do you supplement calcium ... | |
| I thnk my son's bearded dragon is sick.. | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: . this morning I woke to find my son's beardie flat on his back and his breathing seemed really ... A: I honestly hate to have to tell you this but the Zilla Desert 50 tube UVB light is not a good light ... | |
| gecko | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a fat tailed gecko (female). I wanted to know can you mix a leopard gecko ... A: No, it is usually best not to mix species. However, if you were to only house another female with ... | |
| I thnk my son's bearded dragon is sick.. | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: . this morning I woke to find my son's beardie flat on his back and his breathing seemed really ... A: Sorry to hear your son's bearded dragon is not doing well. What type & brand of UVB light are you ... | |
| ??? | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: i had an armidillo lizard, but it died and i don't know why,it had food and clean water all the ... A: Well, I would need a little more information regarding your tank setup, such as temperatures, UVB ... | |
| Worried About My Beardie | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a baby beardie. I have had her for only two weeks and am starting to see ... A: If you get the proper UVB & begin supplementing with calcium 5 times per week she should progress ... | |
| bearded dragon / constipation | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old bearded dragon, who in the last 2 weeks has hardly done anything, he seems to be ... A: Well, let's review your tank setup to determine what could be the cause of his problems. Do you ... | |
| Worried About My Beardie | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a baby beardie. I have had her for only two weeks and am starting to see ... A: Oh that isn't good! How old is your baby? It could be hypocalcemia, or impaction or a combination of ... | |
| leopard gecko sick | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: really hoping you can help me. Ive got a two and a half year old leopard gecko who recently has ... A: I am so sorry for your loss! I understand how devastating this is. It is not your fault. As we ... | |
| bearded dragon breeding | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: will brother and sister bearded dragons mate if they been together there whole life A: Yes, a brother & sister will mate even if they have been together their whole life. How old are ... | |
| leopard gecko sick | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: really hoping you can help me. Ive got a two and a half year old leopard gecko who recently has ... A: Poor girl. I hope that she is going to start getting better! She could possibly have parasites, but ... | |
| leopard gecko sick | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: really hoping you can help me. Ive got a two and a half year old leopard gecko who recently has ... A: Ok, that amount of Baytril should be fine then, I just wanted to make sure. That is fine, you can ... | |
| leopard gecko sick | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: really hoping you can help me. Ive got a two and a half year old leopard gecko who recently has ... A: Sorry to hear about your girl not doing well. Is your gecko a hypo or trans morph? Is she still ... | |
| Bearded Dragon... Old age or sick? | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon that is 11 and half years old. I have not changed any of my normal habits ... A: Well, so are you saying that he has never had UVB lighting, at all? The room where you mentioned ... | |
| Bearded dragon's swollen belly | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: i think im doing everything right im doing everything it said on this website he's 7 months old in a ... A: Do you have any pictures of him that you could post for me? Also include a picture of the tank as ... | |
| Whats wrong with my dragon?? | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon just turned six and up til yesterday he was very healthy and active.Yesterday ... A: I am sorry to hear about your dragon. Let's go over your tank setup, to see if everything is ... | |
| Bearded Dragon... Old age or sick? | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a bearded dragon that is 11 and half years old. I have not changed any of my normal habits ... A: Well, congratulations on having such an old dragon, that is wonderful. It is hard to know whether ... | |
| Bearded dragon tail injury follow up | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I asked you about my yellow bearded dragon with a swollen tail a while back. It appeared as a lump ... A: The most important thing is to watch the initial point of injury. If the discoloration remains ... | |
| breeding different speices | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have an armadillo lizard and a bearded dragon, my queston is that can they breed or live together ... A: No, they cannot breed, as they are not compatible in the least to breed. I would not house them ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: my female bearded dragon has been limping and its left arm feels wobbly but she can still run and ... A: What is your setup like? What type & brand of UVB are you using, a fluorescent tube bulb or a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon injured | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: about a week ago my young bearded dragon, approx. 6 months old jumped/fell off of my arm and onto a ... A: Oh no, I am very sorry to hear that! Is there any swelling of his rear leg at all, or anything ... | |
| Bearded dragon tail injury follow up | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I asked you about my yellow bearded dragon with a swollen tail a while back. It appeared as a lump ... A: I do remember your case. So, her tail has not gotten much worse? What caused her injury ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: hi i have 2 Bearded Dragon a 2 yr and 16 months when i got up this mor both was fine iv just got in ... A: Are your two bearded dragons housed together? What sex are they, do you know? If your 2 year old ... | |
| Baby Leopard Gecko | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: We recently got a juvenile leopard gecko, 2 1/2 weeks ago from Petsmart. He's in a 20GL tank w a ... A: OH GREAT job on your setup, I am impressed. It sounds like you have everything all correct for him. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Wesson | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have had my bearded dragon for about 2 months now. and lately has has been acting up. I'm not sure ... A: Well, at 8 inches it will be practically impossible to determine the sex of your dragon. You will ... | |
| LEOPARD GECKO - ONE DIES, ONE SICK | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: We have had 2 leopard geckos for almost 4 years now, we believe they are both female. One dies a few ... A: Wow, she is good sized for a leopard gecko then. At 86 grams, she will dosed at .086kg for proper ... | |
| My Baby Painted Turtle | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: It said I couldnt ask any more follow up questions, so im starting a new one. We ended up letting ... A: Oh you decided to set them back into the wild then? That may be better if they can get more light. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon scales | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a young beardie, likely 3-4 years old (I have had him for 2 years now) and have noticed ... A: Well, those bumps are femoral pores which are enlarged in males, & pretty much non existent in ... | |
| My Baby Painted Turtle | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 baby painted turtles and i dont know if its a male or female, i would like to find out, but ... A: Ok, those eye drops should be fine, no problem. The white on the shell looks to be a fungal issue. ... | |
| My Baby Painted Turtle | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 baby painted turtles and i dont know if its a male or female, i would like to find out, but ... A: It sounds like you are a very responsible pet owner keeping everything clean. Husbandry is simply ... | |
| My Baby Painted Turtle | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 baby painted turtles and i dont know if its a male or female, i would like to find out, but ... A: Here is the link to buy the proper light, it is the Reptisun 10 tube bulb: ... | |
| My Baby Painted Turtle | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: So my baby painted turtle has an eye disease and I forgot what it's called but I know exactly how to ... A: Oh that is too bad. Are you giving vitamins then, a couple of times per week? If he is not ... | |
| My Baby Painted Turtle | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 baby painted turtles and i dont know if its a male or female, i would like to find out, but ... A: It is very essential that they have a nice basking spot for at least an 8-10 hour day, along with ... | |
| MONITOR | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I RECENTLY BOUGHT A MONITOR (COULD BE WATER OR NILE)FROM A YARD SALE THE PET STORE SAID HE IS A VERY ... A: OH poor thing! That is a prolapse. This is usually caused by improper husbandry. I cannot quite ... | |
| Z-Shaped Beardie | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: This is actually a question for someone else, but...It's for my own benefit? Somehow. ... A: I could not get the video to come up for me. It just took me to a forum. Anyway, based on the ... | |
| bosc monitor - impaction | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: i have just come back from a vacation to find my bosc monitor vertually paralised, very bloated ans ... A: Oh wow, how horrible! What are you feeding him? Were the temperatures possibly altered while you ... | |
| Very large lizard in Mesquite, NV | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: This big fella (maybe gal, maybe even pregnant), ran across the steet in front of me on 6/9/2010 and ... A: Wow that is a nice looking lizard. I was not able to find anything either. It looks non native to ... | |
| LEOPARD GECKO - ONE DIES, ONE SICK | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: We have had 2 leopard geckos for almost 4 years now, we believe they are both female. One dies a few ... A: The meds that you got, the Panacur which is for worms & the Albon which is for coccidia, will need ... | |
| leapard gecko | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I got a leapard gecko for my son about a year ago and everything has been fine hes only 4 so cant do ... A: Can you post a picture for me? What do you mean lumps on each side of his head? Can you tell me ... | |
| Not Sure | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: 1 Year ago i had a metallic skink but he died i had him for about 1 half years. which should i get ... A: Hm, that is a good question. A bearded dragon is relatively easy to care for as long as the tank ... | |
| my chinese water dragon | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I spoke to you before. newI try to handle my dragon for 10 to 15min per day (some days dont get to ... A: Well, you are doing everything properly. Chinese water dragons are flighty! He is young yet, so if ... | |
| Pregnant leopard gecko | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: My leopard gecko has laid one egg and still has another in her. How long does the egg laying process ... A: She should be laying the 2nd one any day now. It normally shouldn't take any longer than 24-72 ... | |
| Metabolic Bone Disease | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: My Bearded was diagnosed with Metabolic Bone Disease by a Vet. I am giving him the prescribed ... A: Can you post a picture of him? So, his entire tail was broken then? Wow that is too bad. Did he ... | |
| Bearded Dragon hurt | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend recently built our 2 bearded dragons an outdoor cage.We let the dragons hang out in ... A: You can use betadine & dilute it down to where it looks like weak tea. Use that daily to clean the ... | |
| New baby bearded dragon setup | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Ive got a baby bearded dragon coming in around 10 days so I'm trying to get my tank ready. I have a ... A: No problem, you are doing great! :-)) The controller should work fine, it is a very good ballast ... | |
| bloody mass hanging on the rectum of our bearded dragon | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday evening our daughter found her lizard Spike dragging a bloody mass that is hanging on her ... A: Overall the tank looks pretty good. Have you taken the sand out yet? Just put down some paper ... | |
| bloody mass hanging on the rectum of our bearded dragon | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday evening our daughter found her lizard Spike dragging a bloody mass that is hanging on her ... A: I am getting ready to take a look at the pictures. Keep in mind that the UVB tube bulbs do lose ... | |
| New baby bearded dragon setup | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Ive got a baby bearded dragon coming in around 10 days so I'm trying to get my tank ready. I have a ... A: Great you are getting his home ready for him before he comes home. The 40 gallon breeder is ... | |
| Hearing | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Can Lizards hear, and why do they jump with a humpback?? A: Yes, lizards hear extremely well actually. The reason that they jump with their backs rounded or ... | |
| BEARDED DRAGON | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Hi can you tell me why my Bearded Dragon aint growing its ment to be 4 month old but it looks ... A: I need to know a little more about your setup please. Which type of UVB are you using, is it a ... | |
| bloody mass hanging on the rectum of our bearded dragon | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday evening our daughter found her lizard Spike dragging a bloody mass that is hanging on her ... A: She has a prolapse. That is where there has been muscular collapse of an organ such as the rectum, ... | |
| Bearded Dragon set up | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I've already spoken to you about a "health problem" relating to the fact that my dragon ate a stone. ... A: Good, the Arcadia D3 12% tube bulb should be easy for you to find then in your location. Try to ... | |
| Bearded Dragon set up | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I've already spoken to you about a "health problem" relating to the fact that my dragon ate a stone. ... A: Great questions. I am glad you inquired about your lighting. Unfortunately, the Reptiglo 5 tube ... | |
| 6 - 8 yr old leopard gecko - swollen eye | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: The sore on my daughters gecko seems to look less swollen. and is not so red anymore. It does look ... A: Great you got the Baytril. No, mixing it with water is only if you are going to put it in drinking ... | |
| My 3 month old bearded dragon ate a stone! | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: My 3 month old bearded dragon ate a 5mm round flat stone yesterday. i took him to the vet who said ... A: Well, it would be a good idea to at least know where the rock is, but there isn't really much you ... | |
| sick egyptian euromastyx | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: After replacing a burned out UV light for our egyptian euromastyx, he was normally active for the ... A: I am really sorry. It is so difficult to lose a family member like that & even harder on your ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: i have a dragon that is a juvenile.probably about 5" body only (tail not included in lenght). it ... A: Yes, they do lose their effectiveness after about 5-6 months or so. Definitely try to replace the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Seizure After Trauma | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My son put our 1 year old dragon in his brother's shorts startling him and possibly hurt him while ... A: Wow he really got injured. How hard did he squirm? He must have hurt his back struggling too. In ... | |
| Possible foot problem on a bearded dragon | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a 3 month old dragon yesterday and today we have noticed that it seems to have 2 fused ... A: Well, it sounds like there could be a couple of things going on. Since you just brought him home, ... | |
| fat-tailed gecko losing weight, not pooping | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Our young fat tailed gecko has lost quite a bit of weight and is much less active than normal. For ... A: What type of substrate is he on, sand, tile, paper towels? Well, mealies are ok for geckos & don't ... | |
| sick egyptian euromastyx | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: After replacing a burned out UV light for our egyptian euromastyx, he was normally active for the ... A: Oh I am very sorry to hear that! That is so devastating. Is your daughter taking this really hard? ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: i have a dragon that is a juvenile.probably about 5" body only (tail not included in lenght). it ... A: Ok, how old is the Reptisun 5 tube bulb? That one is fine, just be sure to change it out every 5-6 ... | |
| UVB lights | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I was thinking of getting a green anole. I'm not sure if I will get a male or female, but was ... A: Well, the Reptiglo 5 UVB is very weak & I am afraid that it just wouldn't provide enough for your ... | |
| weak, off balance bearded dragon | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I bought 3 adult bearded dragons a few months ago. The females are doing great! But I’m very worried ... A: Are you housing them together or separately? Is he getting enough food? What type & brand of UVB ... | |
| leopard gecko | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: My male gecko has a sore on his mouth. What can I put on it to facilitate healing? My female has ... A: Can you post some pictures of them for me? The male with a sore on his mouth, where is it located? ... | |
| My 3 month old bearded dragon ate a stone! | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: My 3 month old bearded dragon ate a 5mm round flat stone yesterday. i took him to the vet who said ... A: Oh I am sorry that has happened! He will not spit the stone back up. That probably is too large ... | |
| UVB lights | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I was thinking of getting a green anole. I'm not sure if I will get a male or female, but was ... A: You can use either a Reptisun 5 or a Reptisun 10 fluorescent tube bulb. The 10 is a little stronger ... | |
| chinese water dragon | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: i have a dragon that is a juvenile.probably about 5" body only (tail not included in lenght). it ... A: Yes, that is most likely what is going on, if his skin is looking very dull. They get that color ... | |
| Bearded dragon flights | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I live in Western Australia and I have wanted a bearded dragon for EVER!! I'm currently considering ... A: I want a barbata! LOL Steve Irwin sure did feature them though. Let me contact a couple of friends ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Seizure After Trauma | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: My son put our 1 year old dragon in his brother's shorts startling him and possibly hurt him while ... A: I am sorry for the delay. How is your dragon doing today? It is quite possible that he did get ... | |
| condensation in a leopard gecko tank | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have just bought a couple of geckos for my son for his birthday but there seems to be an awful lot ... A: Oh wow, that is way too much humidity! What type of setup do you have for him, & what type of ... | |
| Bearded dragon flights | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I live in Western Australia and I have wanted a bearded dragon for EVER!! I'm currently considering ... A: Well, I hate to tell you but Australia doesn't allow the importation of a lot of animals, & bearded ... | |
| sick egyptian euromastyx | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: After replacing a burned out UV light for our egyptian euromastyx, he was normally active for the ... A: Sorry to hear about your Uro! Which type & brand of UVB light did you have over him? Go ahead & ... | |
| swelling on adult leo and a question about hatchlings | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: my adult female leopard gecko seems to have some swelling in her i guess arm pit. it wasnt there ... A: That is great news there is not any infection going on that you can see & that the swelling has ... | |
| Bearded dragons not himself | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: he is about 6 months old has a 3 foot tank fed on 4th crickets is about 4inches long and his tanks ... A: You have a 6 month old dragon that is only 4 inches long, does that include the tail or not? Let's ... | |
| swelling on adult leo and a question about hatchlings | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: my adult female leopard gecko seems to have some swelling in her i guess arm pit. it wasnt there ... A: Yes, absolutely! That is most likely what happened since the swelling happened so suddenly like ... | |
| swelling on adult leo and a question about hatchlings | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: my adult female leopard gecko seems to have some swelling in her i guess arm pit. it wasnt there ... A: Can you post a picture of her so I can see the swelling too? That would help. How long has she ... | |
| Growth Ploblem | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old beardie and it aint growing i give it greens,crickets and it still wont grow it ... A: Well, let's go over your tank setup to make sure your husbandry is correct. What type & brand of UVB ... | |
| please HELP | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: and he NEVER comes out of his hut not even at night i havent seen him come out for a week!!! im ... A: Ok, try not to worry too much yet. However, if you can, try to get a temp gun or a digital probe so ... | |
| leopard Gecko with a swollen right eye | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has about a 6-8 year old leopard gecko. All of a sudden the right eye looked swollen ... A: Oh that is very good he seems to like the babyfood, they usually tend to love the flavor of it. So ... | |
| please HELP | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: and he NEVER comes out of his hut not even at night i havent seen him come out for a week!!! im ... A: Aw, poor little thing. He is most likely going through a relocation stress period which can last a ... | |
| sleep and heat | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: i am a new owner of a bearded dragon, he is a between 6 and 8 months old.can you tell me a little ... A: Yes no worries. They like to cool down overnight, & they sleep better. They can safely go down ... | |
| leopard Gecko with a swollen right eye | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has about a 6-8 year old leopard gecko. All of a sudden the right eye looked swollen ... A: Ok, the temperatures on the warm side need to be 88-90 for a basking site or warm end with a cooler ... | |
| Beaded Dragon Eggs | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: how can I tell if my bearded dragon eggs are ready to hatch its been 3 month now when I shine a ... A: Yes, at 3 months, they are ready. You can see them moving around in the eggs? If so, then just be ... | |
| leopard Gecko with a swollen right eye | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has about a 6-8 year old leopard gecko. All of a sudden the right eye looked swollen ... A: Hm, has the gecko had any retained shed recently on that eye? Is the swollen area hard or soft? Do ... | |
| Veiled chameleon | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: My son (19) wishes to buy a veiled chameleon. I have the impression they are difficult to care for ... A: Yes, veiled chameleon is a more difficult reptile to care for. They are very sensitive to ... | |
| Albino Geko Lizard | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: our little sweet lizards name is Lizzy, we have had her for aprox 3yrs and believe she is about 5yrs ... A: That is too bad, age wise, she should live a lot longer. The albino morphs are usually inbred & ... | |
| anoles | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: i don't know if you can answer this but i will give it a try. i have a green anole and i bahama ... A: Well, it usually helps to keep the eggs in the incubator as it is difficult to keep them at a stable ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Tail | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: While reading the question about a curved back: ... A: Well, sometimes with injuries, the last quarter of their tails can turn black, which means pain or ... | |
| Russan Tortoise and a heat rock | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Should you use a heat rock with a tortoise? A: I suppose you can use a heat rock with a tortoise, as long as it has a safety mechanism on it to ... | |
| leopard gecko | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: what do i do about a lump on the right side of the rib cage and a limp on the fore leg of the same ... A: Hm, it could be an injury I suppose. Do you know of anything he could have injured himself on? It ... | |
| Bearded dragon not eating veggies/is it possible to potty train him? | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a male bearded dragon in which I bought him about 2 months ago and he is 4 1/2 months old. I ... A: How long is he? Superworms are not recommended for them until they are 16 or so inches because they ... | |
| Abandon Bearded Dragon | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: About a week ago, a friend of mine, who works at PetSmart, got a call from a lady who said she found ... A: Well, if you have 2 males together, you will end up having terrible problems. They will really ... | |
| Bearded Dragon got hurt. | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a seven month old Bearded dragon. Yesterday, I took her out of her cage to clean it, when ... A: Oh so sorry to hear that, how terrible for you. What did she fall off of, & how far did she fall? ... | |
| leopard gecko | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: what do i do about a lump on the right side of the rib cage and a limp on the fore leg of the same ... A: Can you post a picture of your gecko for me? It sounds like he has somehow injured himself perhaps. ... | |
| African Fat-Tail Gecko Bloated | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a female African Fat-Tail gecko who has been losing weight in her tail and is bloated. She ... A: That is great she is 8 years old. How long have you had her on the crushed walnut substrate? That ... | |
| uncagged iguana and laying eggs | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: My iguana is soon to be 4 years old, grew up with other girls never had a mate. I recently read that ... A: Yes, it is best to have things ready or at least half ways prepared, just in case she does decide to ... | |
| uncagged iguana and laying eggs | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: My iguana is soon to be 4 years old, grew up with other girls never had a mate. I recently read that ... A: Well, unfortunately, glass filters pretty much all UVB so, I highly recommend getting a UVB for her ... | |
| Can you help my bearded dragon Baloo? | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I got my bearded dragon about a month ago from a friend who could not keep him anymore and about 2 ... A: Oh, poor baby. Yes, I would like to see pictures as soon as you can get them. Has the swelling ... | |
| uncagged iguana and laying eggs | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: My iguana is soon to be 4 years old, grew up with other girls never had a mate. I recently read that ... A: Does your iguana have eggs that you know of? Yes, they can lay infertile eggs without ever being ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, As I mentioned in my last correspondence that my beardie is eating and drinking well. ... A: Well, he is most likely still hypocalcemic. So, make sure you give extra calcium. The spinning in ... | |
| african fat tailed leopard gecko | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: My son got Lizzie from my aunt after our cousin was killed in a wreck so she is pretty special to ... A: That is really great that Lizzie is so much better now, even though her tail is thin. I think that ... | |
| Can you help my bearded dragon Baloo? | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I got my bearded dragon about a month ago from a friend who could not keep him anymore and about 2 ... A: Which type & brand of UVB are you using, a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? Are you ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: My beardie is acting strange. He is eating, but his head is cocked to the side and he keeps walking ... A: Oh that is super news to hear! I am very happy to hear he is doing so much better now. I know you ... | |
| Large lump on Iguana's hind leg | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Our 15 year old beloved Iguana has developed a large hard lump beneath the upper hind right leg ... A: Well, to have a 15 year old iguana is awesome! What type & brand of UVB are you using, a fluorescent ... | |
| african fat tailed leopard gecko | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: My son got Lizzie from my aunt after our cousin was killed in a wreck so she is pretty special to ... A: I can tell that the tail is thinner than what it should be. I wonder if it is relocation stress ... | |
| Babys biteing tails | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I have three baby bearded dragons over a month old and the bigger of the three has ... A: Which brand of UVB are you using? Is it a tube bulb or a compact/coil light? It is not a good idea ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP ME> Hello my name is laura and i have a baby bearded dragon he is aprox 2 months to 2 ... A: Ok, unfortunately, the Reptiglo 10 coil bulb puts off virtually no UVB at all. So, that is going to ... | |
| baby bearded dragon | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP ME> Hello my name is laura and i have a baby bearded dragon he is aprox 2 months to 2 ... A: Baby beardies can be very delicate. Good you will be getting calcium because she needs calcium ... | |
| african fat tailed leopard gecko | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: My son got Lizzie from my aunt after our cousin was killed in a wreck so she is pretty special to ... A: Oh i am very sorry about your cousin being killed, that is terrible. I am sure that Lizzie is very ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: My beardie is acting strange. He is eating, but his head is cocked to the side and he keeps walking ... A: He looks pretty lethargic. If he is not eating enough, please get some chicken or turkey babyfood ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: My beardie is acting strange. He is eating, but his head is cocked to the side and he keeps walking ... A: Well, unfortunately that fluorescent tube bulb is not putting any UVB out in the least. So, you ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: My beardie is acting strange. He is eating, but his head is cocked to the side and he keeps walking ... A: Can you review your tank setup with me please? What type & brand of UVB light are you using, a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Stool | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a bearded dragon from someone. They said she's about a year & a half years old. ... A: Yes, spinach should be given sparingly but I don't think that would cause a watery stool. The ... | |
| Female Beardie's Swollen Tail | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with a question about my bearded dragon. She is about three years old, a ... A: She is pretty. :-)) She appears to be a little dehydrated based on how the top of her head looks. ... | |
| bearded dragon-alarming syptoms | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: My beardie has been very sick for over a week; since Tuesday 05/04. Last Wednesday I saw her doing ... A: How old is your dragon? What food have you fed her recently? Where did you get the mealworms, & ... | |
| my geko is not eating | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: my gecko is almost 6 months old and when i got her she used to eat 5 worms every two days. then, a ... A: Well, those stick on type of thermometers are only good at measuring the ambient temperatures & ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Tail | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Our leopard gecko has a "cut" underneath her tail just where it connects to her body. The opening ... A: Oh sorry your little owner is worried! That is fine you can't get a picture. Do you try to handle ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Tail | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Our leopard gecko has a "cut" underneath her tail just where it connects to her body. The opening ... A: Can you post a picture of that cut for me? Thanks. I doubt that she will drop her tail due to that. ... | |
| Female Beardie's Swollen Tail | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with a question about my bearded dragon. She is about three years old, a ... A: Can you post a picture or two of her just so I can see her? Thanks. Are you using a UVB light? If ... | |
| my geko is not eating | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: my gecko is almost 6 months old and when i got her she used to eat 5 worms every two days. then, a ... A: Good that you have already begun giving baby food, that will help her get some nutrition into her. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon and Infra red heat lamp | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Good day, I have two Bearded dragons they are doing very well except for the one, well I'm am not ... A: Wow that is really great he is doing so much better! So he is eating & basking now? Yes, just make ... | |
| green iquana | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Our iguana is about 6 years old. Ziggy was raised by his previous owners inside the house in a much ... A: Some good sources of calcium naturally are collard greens, dandelion greens, & escarole. Spaghetti ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Health | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have two Leopard geckos (budy, and Elle) they are both female. I am concerned about budy. she is ... A: Ok, the Panacur will hit any worms that may be in her system. However, if she has coccidia, the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon and Infra red heat lamp | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Good day, I have two Bearded dragons they are doing very well except for the one, well I'm am not ... A: I forgot that you are in south Africa. So, an easier UVB tube light to find would be the Arcadia D3 ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has not eating in a few weeks and all he does it sit under the uvb light... not ... A: Well, if he is whitish in color then he is probably going to shed soon. I think that the better ... | |
| Wild Desert Spiny Lizard vs. My Cat | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: (Phoenix, AZ) So I woke up Friday morning to a rustling next to my bed, I ignored it for a little ... A: Good luck finding a tank for Noah. That is a great name. Yes, that is way too small of a tank for ... | |
| sick chameleon | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Well, we did try the baby food in the syringe yesterday, and that seemed to help her. she seemed ... A: Wow, that is great she is doing a lot better at the moment. At least she is eating & drinking on ... | |
| green iquana | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Our iguana is about 6 years old. Ziggy was raised by his previous owners inside the house in a much ... A: Oh wow, that is terrible, poor Ziggy. Are you using any type of UVB lighting while he is indoors? ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Health | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have two Leopard geckos (budy, and Elle) they are both female. I am concerned about budy. she is ... A: Wow, Budy is large! Do you supplement calcium? She definitely should eat several times a week ... | |
| Bearded Dragon and Infra red heat lamp | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Good day, I have two Bearded dragons they are doing very well except for the one, well I'm am not ... A: Hm, first off, that UVB definitely needs to be upgraded as a 2% is not nearly enough emissions to ... | |
| Wild Desert Spiny Lizard vs. My Cat | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: (Phoenix, AZ) So I woke up Friday morning to a rustling next to my bed, I ignored it for a little ... A: Oh poor thing! Wow, he was almost a goner for sure. Wild lizards sure have it rough don't they. I ... | |
| Chinese water dragon | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: How do you tell if your water dragon is too cold. we let him wander outside of his tank in the ... A: Well, it is fine to let him wander around outside of his tank for a little while. When they start ... | |
| Bearded Dragon lighting setup | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: but the site wont let me anymore follow ups. last time i ask about hanging the uvb in tank and how ... A: I hope I have helped out. Lighting is a somewhat frustrating subject. The Solar Glo is a good bulb, ... | |
| bearded dragon no stool | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a one year old dragon. The last few weeks I have notice she wont have a bowel movement ... A: The 40 gallon tank is fine size wise, for now. You may need to upgrade the size later on to a 75 or ... | |
| bearded dragon no stool | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a one year old dragon. The last few weeks I have notice she wont have a bowel movement ... A: What sized tank is she in? The temperatures are ok, but the cool end temperatures are a little ... | |
| Bearded Dragon lighting setup | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: but the site wont let me anymore follow ups. last time i ask about hanging the uvb in tank and how ... A: That size is fine, he should have plenty of room to move around. AT 22 inches in height you could ... | |
| bearded dragon no stool | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a one year old dragon. The last few weeks I have notice she wont have a bowel movement ... A: Well, unfortunately, your UVB light is not the best one to use. The Reptiglo 10 tube bulb has had a ... | |
| Bearded Dragon lighting setup | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: but the site wont let me anymore follow ups. last time i ask about hanging the uvb in tank and how ... A: I hope things are going well! Well, he most likely will not sit on the bottom the majority of the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has not eating in a few weeks and all he does it sit under the uvb light... not ... A: How is your dragon doing today? I would try to get a regular white basking light instead of the ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon has not eating in a few weeks and all he does it sit under the uvb light... not ... A: What type & brand of UVB light are you using currently & how old is the light? Are you using a ... | |
| leo with tokay | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if a Tokay gecko is able to live in the same or similar enviroment as a leo. If not, ... A: No, I don't think that would be a good idea to house Tokay geckos with a leopard gecko. One main ... | |
| something is wrong with my water dragon | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: i cam home today and i looked in my water dragons cage he was playen but then he couldnt move his ... A: Yes, if his back legs were seized up like that & he was having seizures then he is most likely ... | |
| Ball Python Won't eat | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: My ball python won't eat, I realize that they are picky eaters by nature, but he's just not budging, ... A: Yes, ball pythons definitely can be picky. So, he is losing weight? What is your tank setup ... | |
| strange impaction in bearded dragon | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I. Have a 2 year old beardie. She has had trouble with bowel movement in the last 6 months. Recently ... A: What type of substrate are you using, sand, paper towels, tiles? What type & brand of UVB light ... | |
| Gravid female | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: My girl, Tillie, who I have recently talked with you about, has been having some problems. She laid ... A: That is great that she finally laid the other egg, poor girl. Well, if the other one is flat, it may ... | |
| eating | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: how do bearded dragons eat? Do they chew, swallow, slurp, etc? Thanks! A: Bearded dragons eat by striking at their prey with their tongues & chewing up their food. They ... | |
| Gravid female | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: My girl, Tillie, who I have recently talked with you about, has been having some problems. She laid ... A: Well, she may be having some trouble with the 2nd egg yes. Could she be dehydrated? Try getting ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Female | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm fairly certain you'll tell me our beardie is impacted, I'm just hoping there is a way to fix ... A: Oh I am sorry, I hope that it did not do her in. No, 7 years of age is an adult dragon, but, they ... | |
| bearded dragons | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: do you know any informational sites on bearded dragons? all the other ones i have say the same types ... A: Well, here is a site that is very specific on bearded dragons: ... | |
| Bearded Dragon lighting setup | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: i will be getting a baby beardie soon and want to have to habitat a setup and ready when we get it. ... A: You are welcome. :-)) No it needs to be mounted strictly horizontal. Mounting it vertically or ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Female | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm fairly certain you'll tell me our beardie is impacted, I'm just hoping there is a way to fix ... A: Well, that is actually a fairly normal brumation phase though. I am surprised that she did eat ... | |
| Bearded Dragon lighting setup | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: i will be getting a baby beardie soon and want to have to habitat a setup and ready when we get it. ... A: Well, that is a pretty good sized tank then. At that height, you can use a mercury vapor bulb with ... | |
| Gravid female | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: My female is gravid, I know it, I saw them mate and can see the eggs. They have moved down a bit in ... A: Oh poor girl! She must be close to laying, she doesn't have much room left in her little tummy at ... | |
| Bearded Dragon lighting setup | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: i will be getting a baby beardie soon and want to have to habitat a setup and ready when we get it. ... A: Great on doing your research prior to getting your new baby, that is very important. You can go ... | |
| Gravid female | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My female is gravid, I know it, I saw them mate and can see the eggs. They have moved down a bit in ... A: No I don't breed leos but I have a friend who does. Normally, the gestation period is roughly 4-6 ... | |
| uromastyx mali | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Our uro is 7 years old and did not move yesterday. When I went in the cage today and picked him up, ... A: Can you post a picture of him for me? What is your tank setup like? Do you have a good UVB light & ... | |
| bearded dragons blood in stool | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: My 3 year old beared dragon had blood after he went to the bathroom. Not in the stool but it was in ... A: Well, were the urates were pink or red in color? The stool itself was not bloody then? What type of ... | |
| Baby Bearded Dragon Help | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I have three baby bearded dragons that are now about 21 days old. They are eating ... A: Great that they are doing pretty good today. Oh good, I was worried about the temperatures when you ... | |
| tea tree oil | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a baby California king snake, and a adult 6 foot red tail boa. My cali.. king snake, sheded ... A: Yes, you can deworm snakes, it is pretty routine actually. The tea tree oil I think may be too ... | |
| tea tree oil | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a baby California king snake, and a adult 6 foot red tail boa. My cali.. king snake, sheded ... A: Hm, can you post a picture of the king snake's areas that have no scales? I just would like to get ... | |
| Baby Bearded Dragon Help | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I have three baby bearded dragons that are now about 21 days old. They are eating ... A: Ok. Just make sure that you really watch them closely so they do not begin fighting, etc. The ... | |
| Baby Bearded Dragon Help | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, I have three baby bearded dragons that are now about 21 days old. They are eating ... A: You have your hands full with 3 babies right now. Are they all housed together? Anytime you house ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have two bearded dragons and they get along great. We feed them all the time and have a 40 or 45 ... A: What type & brand of UVB are you using, a fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How old is ... | |
| Beardie fighting | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently just purchased two Beardies (and am new to reptiles in general) and have had them for ... A: Well, unfortunately, I recommend housing bearded dragons separately. There is a chance that there ... | |
| Bearded Dragon sudden stiffness and not eating | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: My baby Bearded Dragon has gone almost a week now without eating anything but two small pieces of ... A: How old is your new little dragon, can you post a picture of her for me? Where did you get her ... | |
| bearded dragon breeding | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Ive heard that female bearded dragons do not need to mate to lay eggs, is this true? if so, wouldnt ... A: Before you decide to breed, you need to make sure that the other dragon is not ill, etc. It is ... | |
| green basilisk | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: iv had my green basilisks for about 4 months now, i think im doing everything thing correct from ... A: Yes, a picture would be great, thanks. Well, are you using a UVB light source, & if so, what type & ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: And her second clutch the eggs are yellow inside but there nice and white on the outside are they ... A: The humidity of 80% is good, but you should try to lower the temperatures just a little bit. Try to ... | |
| Beardie urate(pee) and poop | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: ..it wold not let me reply to previous email and said I had to ask a new question...looking at all ... A: Ok, so you are using 3, 100 watt basking bulbs???? The entire basking side doesn't need to be too ... | |
| Beardie now has diarreah | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Stacey from upstate NY with another update on "Beardie". Same as before,not eating on her own, was ... A: Well, sometimes medication combined with probiotics will cause diarrhea unfortunately. If she ... | |
| green basilisk | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: iv had my green basilisks for about 4 months now, i think im doing everything thing correct from ... A: How old are your green basilisks? It sounds like he might be trying to mate with her or is ... | |
| Bearded Dragon | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: And her second clutch the eggs are yellow inside but there nice and white on the outside are they ... A: Well, first, yes you should separate your male & female. She can become over bred & stressed out. ... | |
| Beardie not voluntarily eating and on panacur for pinworms, now on Baytril,still not eating on her own | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie! You helped me out last year with my beadie Ruby and a head injury sustained by a larger ... A: How is she doing this evening? GREAT you got the digital thermometer. Is it the type with a probe? ... | |
| Leopard Gecko with a tooth abscess | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a juvenile Leo that I have been nursing back to health. He quit eating for 2-3 weeks. I ... A: Could you post a picture of him for me so I can see the abscess? Do you know how that happened, did ... | |
| sick chameleon | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Well, we did try the baby food in the syringe yesterday, and that seemed to help her. she seemed ... A: Ok that is better with the temperatures. Maybe that will help her out. The drip system along with ... | |
| I Lost My Leopard :( | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I Took In A Leopard Gecko From A Moving Neighbor, She Was In Good Health With A Nice Fat Tail And ... A: Oh I am so sorry! That is horrible. I think it sounds like a drug overdose, though initially. Do ... | |
| Beardie not voluntarily eating and on panacur for pinworms, now on Baytril,still not eating on her own | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie! You helped me out last year with my beadie Ruby and a head injury sustained by a larger ... A: Sorry for the delay, had some things come up. How is the Baytril working out? Continue with the ... | |
| OVERDOSE | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I GAVE MY BEARDED DRAGON BY ACCIDENT AN OVERDOSE OF BAYTRIL LIQUID, I WAS GIVING HIM .07 AND BY ... A: Well, this one time it "should" be ok. However, do not give him anymore for at least 5-7 days to ... | |
| layers of scales over gecko eyes | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: We have a leopard gecko who has been shedding continuosly to the point that she was having a hard ... A: Oh boy, it sounds like she got an infection caused by the retained scales over her eyes. Is the ... | |
| ball phyton | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: How long can a ball go without eating ? Mine is about 3to4 feet long.She(said the pet shop)was ... A: The husbandry may be off a little bit. The best setup for a ball python is to have an undertank ... | |
| sick chameleon | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Well, we did try the baby food in the syringe yesterday, and that seemed to help her. she seemed ... A: Oh poor thing! Ok, the basking temperatures definitely need to be increased to 90-95 anyway, she ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Do bearded dragons differ in pet and wild? Does the adult bearded dragon take care of its young a ... A: No, bearded dragons lay eggs, & then leave them buried in the wild. They do not tend to their young ... | |
| Mali Uromastyx broken legs? | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie, My girlfriend and I have noticed that our Mali Uromastyx isn't moving his back legs. He ... A: How old is your Uro? Can you tell me a little more about your tank setup such as what type & brand ... | |
| Beardie not voluntarily eating and on panacur for pinworms | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie! You helped me out last year with my beadie Ruby and a head injury sustained by a larger ... A: I do tend to stay up too late! LOL Ok, the long tube bulb, the Reptiglo 10, is not a very good ... | |
| Beardie not voluntarily eating and on panacur for pinworms | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tracie! You helped me out last year with my beadie Ruby and a head injury sustained by a larger ... A: I remember you. :-)) Which UVB light are you using then, since it is a curly one or coiled one? ... | |
| Leo Cage Advice | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm getting a leopard gecko for my birthday. I have looked up all the specifics and have everything ... A: Isaac Newton, huh? That is cute. So, he is all settled in then? He is beautiful! Well, he looks ... | |
| Follow up (sarah) | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey, It's Sarah again. Couldn't add another follow up Q, so had to add a new thread... Can you ... A: Well, they might work with you on the shipping if you ask them. They are usually very good about ... | |
| water dragon | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm setting up a new style for my chinese water dragon tank. I'm going for more of a fish aquarium ... A: Well, aquarium gravel is probably not a good idea for a couple of reasons. They can potentially ... | |
| veiled chameleon eye closed | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a female veiled chameleon with one eye closed. She has no other symptoms. She seems fine. We ... A: Ok, great. The drip system should be fine. You do need a thermometer so we can know exactly what ... | |
| Leo Cage Advice | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm getting a leopard gecko for my birthday. I have looked up all the specifics and have everything ... A: Great, congratulations. I bet he is pretty, too. You will have to post a picture of him for me. ... | |
| Leo Cage Advice | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm getting a leopard gecko for my birthday. I have looked up all the specifics and have everything ... A: Good that you are researching ahead of time before you get your leopard gecko. The hide/cave is ... | |
| veiled chameleon eye closed | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a female veiled chameleon with one eye closed. She has no other symptoms. She seems fine. We ... A: What are the temperatures in the tank, & what type of thermometer are you using? A stick on type, a ... | |
| Green basilisk abnormal behaviour | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: We have had "basil" for about 9 years and have had no health complications but recently he has been ... A: That is great Basil is 9 years old. That is very bazaar behavior. Have you been using a UVB ... | |
| Follow up (sarah) | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Hey, It's Sarah again. Couldn't add another follow up Q, so had to add a new thread... Can you ... A: Well, both bulbs are great. The self ballasted might be easier for you to deal with, yes. There ... | |
| Plated Sudan Lizard | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: my plated lizards was vary lethargic and wouldn't eat. i thought she died cause i was watching her ... A: Well, if she was in brumation, she most likely would have both eyes closed or would at least be ... | |
| bearded dragons | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: 1)What is a bearded dragon? (definitions, specifically) 2) What, where, how, and when do they eat? ... A: All good questions, indeed. :-)) A bearded dragon is from a species of the Agamid lizards, in the ... | |
| I think my Green Anole is sick | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed two days ago that my anole has not been eating and barely drinking and not moving ... A: Great, the Reptisun 10 tube bulb NOT the compact/coil light is the best here in the US. Yes, I was ... | |
| Medication for a BD | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, What is your take on Anthelban and Baycox for a Bearded Dragon? Are they better to use then ... A: The Anthelban which is just pyrantel pamoate, is effective against pinworms, just like the Panacur ... | |
| Mountain Horned Dragon Mouth | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 MHD's and have a question about my female. Living Conditions- 3ft wide x 4ft tall x 2 1/2ft ... A: Oh so sorry to hear that. Do you know how that happened? Do you leave crickets in the tank ... | |
| Follow up (sarah) | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Hey, It's Sarah again. Couldn't add another follow up Q, so had to add a new thread... Can you ... A: What did they say regarding the voltage? You are going to get the 220voltage, right? I agree, the ... | |
| I think my Green Anole is sick | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed two days ago that my anole has not been eating and barely drinking and not moving ... A: Which brand of fluorescent tube bulb are you using, is it the Reptisun 10 by Zoomed, or the Reptiglo ... | |
| I think my Green Anole is sick | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed two days ago that my anole has not been eating and barely drinking and not moving ... A: What type of lighting are you using for him, & do you use any UVB lighting? If so, is it a ... | |
| Turtles? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Would snapping turtles and eastern painted turtles live in the same pond? I found a baby turtle that ... A: Well, the snapping turtles have a tendency to go after other turtles. So, it probably wouldn't be a ... | |
| OLDER BEARDED DRAGON BIT LITTLER DRAGON | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I just recently got another bearded dragon a baby roughly 4 months old. My other beardy who is ... A: Oh geez, I am sorry to hear that! How horrible! Well, if he has brain damage, it is possible that ... | |
| UVB/UVA lights for Beardie. | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been doing nothing for the past month except researching and trying my very best to offer my ... A: Great! The european bulbs should work as long as you have the proper voltage. As I had said you ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hello Chris, How old is your bearded dragon? The white color is most likely an upcoming ... A: They both look good. Make sure that they don't over breed though that can really zap her calcium ... | |
| UVB/UVA lights for Beardie. | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been doing nothing for the past month except researching and trying my very best to offer my ... A: That is what I was afraid of. Let me know what they say at the UK forum. They may be able to help ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Egg Bound... | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My girl attempted to lay her eggs about three weeks ago in a lay box that consisted of ... A: Wow that is too bad that she has stopped trying to lay right now. That isn't good though. As far as ... | |
| UVB/UVA lights for Beardie. | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have been doing nothing for the past month except researching and trying my very best to offer my ... A: Oh I am sorry you are having such terrible luck! No, the Reptiglo 5 is not sufficient enough of a ... | |
| Bearded dragon | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hello Chris, How old is your bearded dragon? The white color is most likely an upcoming ... A: Is this the first time he has had any white around his mouth area during the time that you have had ... | |
| bearded dragon eye infection | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a bearded dragon and it seems to have a infection pertaining to his eyes their kinda crusty ... A: What has caused his eyes to have problems, do you know? What type & brand of UVB light are you ... | |
| bearded dragon | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: My bearded dragon is very active and is eating very well however lately hes been having diareah i ... A: Oh yes, too many mealies will contribute to impaction & can cause diarrhea. If you are referring to ... | |
| turtles shells | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Actually, this is a question about turtles, but it should be a simple one for someone with ... A: No, I would not use anything on their shells like the baby oil or vaseline & the reason is because ... | |
| herbivore lizards | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: can you give me a list of all the herbivore lizards available as pets? i live 2 hours away from the ... A: Well, you have an Iguana, & a Uro both of which are the most commonly kept reptiles that are ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: My son has a leopard gecko that's about 6-8 inches in length and we've had her for about 1 yr, we've ... A: Her eyes might still be a little irritated from having the shed on them for a little while. Do they ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm responding to your last reply here -> ... A: Well, hopefully they are eating some of their calcium though if it is easily accessible to them ... | |
| leopard gecko | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My son has a leopard gecko that's about 6-8 inches in length and we've had her for about 1 yr, we've ... A: GREAT to hear that you finally got the shed off of her eyes. That is so good she is opening her ... | |
| Pregnant Leopard gecko - Egg bound?? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I spoke to you about 3weeks ago about my leopard gecko being pregnant, seen here - ... A: Wow she still hasn't laid any eggs huh? It usually is not a problem when they are housed with a ... | |
| Beardie Eye problem | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Recently, I bought a previously owned bearded dragon and have had him now for about 3-4 weeks. I am ... A: That is wonderful his eye is doing much better now. Yes, just proceed slowly with introducing the ... | |
| My Uromastyx Grimlock | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My uromastyx Grimlock seems a happy active and quite friendly little fellow. He's eating well (using ... A: Well, first off, everything appears fine, based on your initial description of your setup. What ... | |
| Leopard gecko breeding | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I have got a female leopard gecko about 8-9 months old I ... A: Well, based on the description that you just gave, they sound nice & healthy! Are you keeping them ... | |
| leopard gecko | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My son has a leopard gecko that's about 6-8 inches in length and we've had her for about 1 yr, we've ... A: Hm, retained shed does cause a lot of problems. Is her humid box on the warm side? What is in the ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: We have a 1 year old leopard gecko who died very unexpectedly tonight. It had been eating fine, we ... A: Oh boy, yes, that is most likely what happened. He probably got injured internally, & even taking ... | |
| Leopard Gecko | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: We have a 1 year old leopard gecko who died very unexpectedly tonight. It had been eating fine, we ... A: Oh I am sorry to hear that your young leopard gecko passed away like that. Sudden death is very ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Shed Problems | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: My leopard gecko shed his skin probably about a month ago, and I just noticed a couple days ago ... A: When you drop some saline solution in his eye, don't use a q-tip just drop it in. That is good news ... | |
| Beardie Eye problem | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Recently, I bought a previously owned bearded dragon and have had him now for about 3-4 weeks. I am ... A: GREAT you have 2 digital probe thermometers already, so the temps should be right on then. The 150 ... | |
| Leopard Gecko Shed Problems | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: My leopard gecko shed his skin probably about a month ago, and I just noticed a couple days ago ... A: Are you providing him a moist humid/hide in his tank on the warmer end? Try bathing him to get the ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: also I am sending anouther picture of his beard. thank you! A: The darkened beard simply means distress, or pain. He is not feeling well at all, & that is how ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I contacted you the other day re: bearded dragon bleeding from mouth, I have since been feeding him ... A: Oh I do see the white spot on his back now. Hm, that could be fungal. What is the humidity in the ... | |
| pinworms in baby bearded dragons | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I teach a 5th grade bilingual class in North Texas. I have a veiled chameleon pair, a tiger ... A: Great you separate the reptiles, that is good! :-)) Well, it certainly would not hurt to dose them ... | |
| pinworms in baby bearded dragons | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I teach a 5th grade bilingual class in North Texas. I have a veiled chameleon pair, a tiger ... A: Wow you have a lot of different reptiles. That is amazing. Do you separate the iguanas from the ... | |
| Beardie Eye problem | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Recently, I bought a previously owned bearded dragon and have had him now for about 3-4 weeks. I am ... A: Ok, everything in your tank setup looks good, no problem. What are your temperatures in the tank & ... | |
| Leopard gecko breeding | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I have got a female leopard gecko about 8-9 months old I ... A: If the eggs are fertile, they will be a nice white egg, plump & somewhat smooth/leathery feeling. ... | |
| Leopard gecko parasites | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: how do I tell if my loepard gecko has internal parasites? He's not eaten anything for a few weeks ... A: If his stools are loose, runny or very smelly then he most likely has parasite levels that are too ... | |
| bearded dragon bleeding through mouth/ white spot on his back | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My son has adopted a bearded dragon, close to 2 months ago. since he adopted this bearded dragon he ... A: Oh I am very sorry! It is difficult when you get them already ill, as there isn't much you can do. ... | |
| Prolasped Organ in Leo? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: ) I have had my leopard gecko for about a year now and, besides some shedding issues, he has been ... A: Well, that definitely is a sperm plug, or even a urate plug. They tend to get dark like that, hard ... | |
| bearded dragon bleeding through mouth/ white spot on his back | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My son has adopted a bearded dragon, close to 2 months ago. since he adopted this bearded dragon he ... A: It is hard to tell from the picture where the white spot is. So, his beard is blackened right now? ... | |
| Prolasped Organ in Leo? | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: ) I have had my leopard gecko for about a year now and, besides some shedding issues, he has been ... A: The picture was blurry but I get the idea. Prolapses are very serious. It doesn't appear to be a ... | |
| leopard gecko | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: My son's leopard gecko is about 2 years old and has always eaten well.He has not eaten in 5 days to ... A: What are the temperatures in the tank? Do you use an undertank heater being used in combination ... | |
| kink,bend or break in tail | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: i noticed a slight kink in the tail about a year ago about 6 inches from the tail, there has been ... A: That particular UVB is perfectly fine. Make sure it is 6-8 inches of your dragon, & mounted ... | |
| Little white spots | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 leopard geckos. My first I had for about 10months, so I decided to get a female, as He was ... A: I think that the white dots are just part of her pigmentation. I had one a time back that looked ... | |
| bearded dragon tail turned white | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My 8 month old male bearded dragon's tail turned white and his hind legs look sort of dusty also. He ... A: I honestly think that it is a shed, it looks like a normal tail about to shed. He is growing & ... | |
| Keeping of Leopard Gecko Eggs | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a female and a male leopard gecko. They have had eggs before but they did not hatch. I have ... A: The temperatures should be consistently maintained at 84 degrees, & the humidity needs to be at ... | |
| kink,bend or break in tail | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: i noticed a slight kink in the tail about a year ago about 6 inches from the tail, there has been ... A: Overall, he looks good, but that kink is metabolic bone disease developing. The reason is due to ... | |
| Swollen Green Anole | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: have a green anole and the sides of his neck are swelled. I've looked in his mouth and it doesn't ... A: Can you post a picture of your anole for me? Are you providing a UVB light for him? If so, what ... | |
| bearded dragon tail turned white | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: My 8 month old male bearded dragon's tail turned white and his hind legs look sort of dusty also. He ... A: His tail looks as if it's going to shed. Did his tail shed with the rest of him recently? It is ... | |
| Uvb and supplements? | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I currently use a 5.0 reptiglo flourecent tube. Is that a good enough to prevent MBD? I have a baby ... A: Great questions. First, the Reptiglo 5 tube bulb is a very weak UVB source. It is fine for adding ... | |
| Twitchy Toes on Crested Gecko | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I read a thread of yours from last August about a concerned individual whose crested had twitchy ... A: Oh I hope she is not egg bound. Do you think she has any more eggs to lay, or can you tell right ... | |
| my bearded dragon has stopped eating | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: the dragons are about 8 months old thanks martyn A: Oh that is perfectly fine, eating locusts & superworms, at 8 months of age. They probably just ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Eyes | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I added another question to your last response, but I couldn't add a picture. I have them here now. ... A: Ok, most likely it is not a vitamin toxicity. Do you know what type of UVB bulb they used over her? ... | |
| kink,bend or break in tail | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: i noticed a slight kink in the tail about a year ago about 6 inches from the tail, there has been ... A: The kink is most likely due to developing metabolic bone disease. What type & brand of UVB light ... | |
| My leopard gecko's eggs | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: my female leopard gecko keeps laying eggs that don't hatch. This is her third clutch of eggs, and ... A: Well, you do need to know exactly what the temperatures & humidity are. You really can't guess them ... | |
| my gecko | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Tracie, I need your help. Do spotted geckos go into a dormant stage? My gecko just ate calcium ... A: Wow that is terrible. The crickets, were they live crickets or canned crickets? What are the ... | |
| my leopard gecko | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: i baught my son a gecko a year and half ago. she was doing fine and everything until approx 2 and ... A: What type of substrate do you have her on, sand, paper towels? What foods do you feed her? Did ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Eyes | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I added another question to your last response, but I couldn't add a picture. I have them here now. ... A: She is an adult, right? She should get rep-cal calcium 3 times per week & the reptivite only once ... | |
| Twitchy Toes on Crested Gecko | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I read a thread of yours from last August about a concerned individual whose crested had twitchy ... A: Yes you are correct, she does need extra calcium no doubt with laying all of those eggs. They are ... | |
| bloated baby bearded dragon belly | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: my baby bearded dragons belly is bloated...the night i noticed it is yesterday he ate a lot of ... A: Which brand of UVB tube are you using, the Reptisun 10, or the Reptiglo 10? Romaine is not the best ... | |
| Pregnant Leopard gecko - Egg bound?? | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I spoke to you about 3weeks ago about my leopard gecko being pregnant, seen here - ... A: That is ok, I realize it is hard to know exactly when they mated if you did not see it happen at ... | |
| Baby Bearded | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I got a baby bearded dragon a few days ago. He is eating really good and exploring his cage, but ... A: Ah, that is too bad. Yes, it is somewhat normal, but you may have gotten one who could have been ... | |
| Bearded dragon eggs | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: but when i came to check on them the next day they all look kind of dented why is this please ... A: They should be fine. Did you get vermiculite sprinkled in there carefully? Try not to move them ... | |
| Question about sick Tokay Gecko | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I currently live in South East Asia and after moving into my home 6 months ago I realized I was ... A: Has she been exposed to any sunlight at all? The main concern is that she could be calcium ... | |
| Pregnant Leopard gecko - Egg bound?? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I spoke to you about 3weeks ago about my leopard gecko being pregnant, seen here - ... A: Do you know about what time she mated with the male? It normally takes 4-6 weeks to lay. Bathing ... | |
| Albino Leopard Gecko | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a leopard albino gecko who was given to us from a friend. Recently, he quit having much of an ... A: What type of setup do you have for him? What are the temperatures in the tank right now, & what sort ... | |
| bearded dragon | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: hi u sent me the link to the uvb bublb could u send me the link to what the uvb bulb goes in? thanks A: Here is one site that has a hood that should fit the Reptisun 10 tube bulb: ... | |
| crested gecko lighting | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: alright, so i was reading up on some stuff for my crested gecko and i ran across a question someone ... A: Does the coil UVB seem to bother his eyes any that you can tell? If not, then that should be ok. ... | |
| Bearded Dragon Eyes | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have just adopted a 5-year-old female bearded dragon. One of her eyes is bulging and both seem to ... A: Hm, what type of lighting did she have previous to your care? What type of UVB lighting are you ... | |
| leopard Gecko queston | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm having trouble deciding I've done lots of research on crested gecko care but the Leopard gecko ... A: Oh, leopard geckos are tons of fun, & really pretty easy. Is this your first reptile, or not? The ... | |
| Bearded dragon eggs | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: but when i came to check on them the next day they all look kind of dented why is this please ... A: Hm, they should be maintaining their shape & plumpness. Are they retaining their color or are they ... | |
| crested gecko lighting | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: alright, so i was reading up on some stuff for my crested gecko and i ran across a question someone ... A: | |