Reptiles/Questions Answered by Expert Tracie Kretzschmar

SubjectDate 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 Anatomy2/9/2012
  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 ...
Gecko2/7/2012
  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 ...
Gecko2/7/2012
  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 mbd2/6/2012
  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 gecko2/5/2012
  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 mbd2/5/2012
  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 stool2/5/2012
  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 stool2/4/2012
  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 gecko2/4/2012
  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 Gecko2/4/2012
  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 dragon2/3/2012
  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 Gecko2/3/2012
  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 Gecko2/2/2012
  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 Dragons2/1/2012
  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 Gecko2/1/2012
  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 Gecko1/31/2012
  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 ups1/31/2012
  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 Gecko1/31/2012
  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 gecko1/30/2012
  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 ...
HELP1/29/2012
  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 ups1/29/2012
  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 dragon1/28/2012
  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 dragon1/27/2012
  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 dragon1/26/2012
  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 tail1/26/2012
  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 tail1/26/2012
  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 tail1/24/2012
  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 dragon1/22/2012
  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 dragon1/21/2012
  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 period1/21/2012
  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 dragon1/21/2012
  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 monitor1/20/2012
  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 python1/20/2012
  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 monitor1/20/2012
  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 python1/19/2012
  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 beardie1/17/2012
  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 beardie1/16/2012
  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 Back1/16/2012
  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 dragon1/16/2012
  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 Back1/15/2012
  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 dragon1/15/2012
  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 Back1/14/2012
  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 dragon1/14/2012
  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 dragon1/13/2012
  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 advice1/13/2012
  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 Tegu1/10/2012
  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 dragon1/8/2012
  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 gecko1/7/2012
  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 questions1/7/2012
  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 uromastyx1/4/2012
  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 Dragon1/2/2012
  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 Dragon1/1/2012
  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 ...
Stu12/31/2011
  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 Dragon12/31/2011
  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 Dragon12/30/2011
  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 poop12/28/2011
  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 eggs12/26/2011
  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 help12/20/2011
  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 ...
Beardie12/19/2011
  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 dragons12/19/2011
  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 Beardie12/18/2011
  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 dragons12/18/2011
  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 Beardie12/18/2011
  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 Beardie12/18/2011
  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 dragons12/18/2011
  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 dragons12/17/2011
  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 Dragon12/16/2011
  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 lIzard12/16/2011
  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 lIzard12/15/2011
  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 dragons12/9/2011
  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 stu12/7/2011
  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 geco12/2/2011
  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 gecko12/2/2011
  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 Dragon11/29/2011
  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/s11/27/2011
  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/s11/27/2011
  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 Gecko11/24/2011
  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/s11/23/2011
  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 behavour11/20/2011
  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 gecko11/17/2011
  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 Iguana11/17/2011
  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 gecko11/17/2011
  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 normal11/16/2011
  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 ...
brumation11/15/2011
  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 normal11/15/2011
  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 active11/15/2011
  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 ...
brumation11/14/2011
  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 dragon11/10/2011
  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 lizzard11/3/2011
  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 dragon11/3/2011
  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 dragon11/3/2011
  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 eggs10/27/2011
  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 lizard10/26/2011
  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 Poop10/24/2011
  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 Poop10/24/2011
  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 eggs10/22/2011
  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 Chameleon10/22/2011
  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 Gecko10/21/2011
  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 Uromastyx10/21/2011
  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 Gecko10/20/2011
  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 Chameleon10/16/2011
  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 Chameleon10/15/2011
  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 ill10/13/2011
  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 eating10/12/2011
  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 dragon10/12/2011
  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 MBD10/8/2011
  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 MBD10/7/2011
  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 Dragon10/3/2011
  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 requirements10/3/2011
  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 dragon10/2/2011
  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 Dragon10/1/2011
  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 requirements9/30/2011
  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 ...
gecko9/22/2011
  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 gecko9/19/2011
  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 gecko9/18/2011
  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 Question9/15/2011
  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 gecko9/15/2011
  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 Question9/13/2011
  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 gecko9/12/2011
  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 Question9/11/2011
  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 infection9/9/2011
  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 Licking9/6/2011
  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 Licking9/5/2011
  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 eat8/30/2011
  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 Health8/29/2011
  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 eat8/29/2011
  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 eat8/28/2011
  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 eating8/28/2011
  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 eating8/28/2011
  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 ...
Tegu8/27/2011
  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 MBD8/27/2011
  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 eating8/26/2011
  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 ...
Tegu8/23/2011
  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 dragon8/22/2011
  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 Eyes8/22/2011
  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 Eyes8/22/2011
  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 Eyes8/22/2011
  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 dragon8/22/2011
  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 Behavior8/20/2011
  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 Behavior8/19/2011
  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 Behavior8/18/2011
  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 help8/18/2011
  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 eye8/15/2011
  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 eggs8/14/2011
  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 ...
anoles8/13/2011
  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 head8/12/2011
  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 change8/10/2011
  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 Eggs8/10/2011
  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 Dragon8/9/2011
  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 Dragon8/9/2011
  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 chameleon8/7/2011
  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 Dragon8/7/2011
  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 abscess8/5/2011
  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-spray8/5/2011
  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-spray8/4/2011
  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 dragon8/3/2011
  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/stomatitis8/3/2011
  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 gecko8/2/2011
  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 dragon8/2/2011
  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 Gecko8/2/2011
  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 dragon7/31/2011
  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 abscess7/31/2011
  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/stomatitis7/30/2011
  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 gecko7/29/2011
  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 Gecko7/29/2011
  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 gecko7/28/2011
  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 gecko7/27/2011
  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 pregnancy7/27/2011
  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 & ...
iguana7/27/2011
  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 pregnancy7/26/2011
  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 lumps7/26/2011
  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 beardie7/24/2011
  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 meds7/22/2011
  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 ...
Kaz7/22/2011
  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 lizard7/22/2011
  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 lizard7/20/2011
  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 ...
Kaz7/20/2011
  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 lizard7/18/2011
  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 dragon7/18/2011
  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 Lizard7/18/2011
  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 dragon7/17/2011
  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 difference7/16/2011
  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 dragon7/16/2011
  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 Necrosis7/15/2011
  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 dragon7/13/2011
  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 dehydrated7/13/2011
  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 question7/12/2011
  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 dehydrated7/12/2011
  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 gecko7/12/2011
  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 dehydrated7/11/2011
  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 dieing7/11/2011
  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 Injury7/6/2011
  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 Injury7/4/2011
  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 butterworms6/30/2011
  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 ...
injuries6/30/2011
  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 Dragon6/29/2011
  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 Dragon6/29/2011
  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 Monitor6/29/2011
  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 ...
iguana6/27/2011
  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 ...
injuries6/27/2011
  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 dragon6/24/2011
  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 Dragon6/23/2011
  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 dragon6/22/2011
  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 Dragon6/22/2011
  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 Dragon6/22/2011
  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 infection6/22/2011
  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 Dragon6/21/2011
  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 egg6/21/2011
  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 again6/18/2011
  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, ...
Beardie6/17/2011
  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 tank6/16/2011
  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 ...
Gecko6/16/2011
  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 tank6/12/2011
  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 Revisited6/12/2011
  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 eye6/12/2011
  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 dragon6/11/2011
  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 eye6/9/2011
  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 turtles6/8/2011
  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 tank6/7/2011
  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 growth6/7/2011
  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 Lizard6/6/2011
  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 dragon6/6/2011
  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 gecko6/5/2011
  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 poo6/5/2011
  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 eye6/4/2011
  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 gecko6/4/2011
  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 gecko6/3/2011
  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 ticks6/3/2011
  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 gecko6/3/2011
  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 ticks6/2/2011
  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, Jackie6/2/2011
  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 racerunner6/2/2011
  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 NEEDED6/1/2011
  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 NEEDED6/1/2011
  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 dragon6/1/2011
  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 eye6/1/2011
  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, Jackie5/31/2011
  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 greens5/29/2011
  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 questions5/29/2011
  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 lizard5/28/2011
  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 belly5/27/2011
  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 tortiose5/26/2011
  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 - continued5/26/2011
  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 questions5/25/2011
  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 ill5/24/2011
  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 lizard5/23/2011
  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 ill5/23/2011
  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 ill5/23/2011
  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 trouble5/20/2011
  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 p25/20/2011
  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 Dragon5/20/2011
  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 gecko5/19/2011
  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 Gecko5/18/2011
  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 dragons5/15/2011
  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 tail5/13/2011
  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 anole5/13/2011
  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 growth5/13/2011
  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 gecko5/13/2011
  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 Dragon5/12/2011
  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 tail5/12/2011
  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 tail5/11/2011
  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 traveling5/10/2011
  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 traveling5/9/2011
  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 dragon5/8/2011
  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 lizard5/7/2011
  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 dragon5/7/2011
  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 dragon5/5/2011
  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 issue5/5/2011
  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 Defecating5/5/2011
  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 Defecating5/4/2011
  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 Defecating5/3/2011
  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 issue5/2/2011
  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 issue4/30/2011
  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 issue4/29/2011
  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 issue4/28/2011
  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 ...
gecko4/27/2011
  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 again4/27/2011
  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 behavior4/27/2011
  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 ...
gecko4/26/2011
  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 turtle4/22/2011
  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 skink4/22/2011
  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 eyes4/21/2011
  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 up4/21/2011
  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 Problems4/21/2011
  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 ...
gecko4/20/2011
  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 Bulging4/20/2011
  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 swimming4/19/2011
  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 dragon4/17/2011
  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 Bulging4/15/2011
  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 dragon4/15/2011
  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 Bulging4/15/2011
  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 dragon4/14/2011
  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 swimming4/14/2011
  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 skink4/13/2011
  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 skink4/13/2011
  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 gecko4/12/2011
  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 gecko4/11/2011
  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 signs4/10/2011
  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 gecko4/10/2011
  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 mating4/10/2011
  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 skink4/8/2011
  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 Impaction4/8/2011
  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 Gecko4/8/2011
  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 Impaction4/7/2011
  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 gekko4/7/2011
  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 Impaction4/6/2011
  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 Gecko4/5/2011
  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 signs4/5/2011
  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 Impaction4/5/2011
  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 dragon4/4/2011
  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 dragon4/4/2011
  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 snake4/3/2011
  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 pt24/2/2011
  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 beardie3/31/2011
  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 beardie3/30/2011
  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 beardie3/30/2011
  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 gecko3/29/2011
  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 Gecko3/29/2011
  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 dragon3/29/2011
  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 Dragon3/28/2011
  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 gecko3/27/2011
  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 UVB3/26/2011
  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-up3/24/2011
  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 gecko3/24/2011
  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 -anole3/24/2011
  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 dragon3/22/2011
  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 eat3/22/2011
  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 dragon3/21/2011
  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 gecko3/21/2011
  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 gecko3/21/2011
  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 ...
CWD3/20/2011
  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 dragon3/20/2011
  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. 53/20/2011
  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 problem3/20/2011
  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 eat3/20/2011
  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. 53/19/2011
  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. 53/18/2011
  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 breeding3/18/2011
  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. ...
CWD3/17/2011
  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. 43/17/2011
  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 dragon3/16/2011
  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 ...
waterdragon3/16/2011
  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. 43/16/2011
  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 ...
waterdragon3/15/2011
  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. 43/15/2011
  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. 43/15/2011
  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 ...
waterdragon3/14/2011
  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 dragon3/14/2011
  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 dragon3/13/2011
  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. 33/13/2011
  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. 33/13/2011
  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 dragon3/13/2011
  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. 33/12/2011
  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 dragon3/12/2011
  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 dragon3/11/2011
  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 dragon3/11/2011
  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 NOSE3/11/2011
  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 chameleon3/11/2011
  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 dragon3/10/2011
  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 HELP3/10/2011
  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 eating3/9/2011
  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 ...
Regeneration3/9/2011
  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 eating3/8/2011
  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 Dragon3/7/2011
  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 eating3/7/2011
  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 Dragon3/7/2011
  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 eating3/6/2011
  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 Dude3/5/2011
  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 issues3/5/2011
  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 Dude3/5/2011
  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 MBD3/4/2011
  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 MBD3/4/2011
  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 issues3/3/2011
  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 eating3/3/2011
  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 issues3/3/2011
  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 eating3/2/2011
  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 MBD3/2/2011
  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 problems3/2/2011
  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 MBD3/2/2011
  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 Eating3/2/2011
  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 problems3/1/2011
  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 problems3/1/2011
  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 dragons3/1/2011
  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 MBD2/28/2011
  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 Beardie2/28/2011
  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 HELP2/27/2011
  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 problems2/27/2011
  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 eye2/27/2011
  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 Gecko2/25/2011
  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 suddenly2/25/2011
  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 suddenly2/24/2011
  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 MBD2/24/2011
  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 eye2/24/2011
  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 suddenly2/24/2011
  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 HELP2/22/2011
  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 eye2/22/2011
  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 HELP2/21/2011
  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 Agama2/21/2011
  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 mouth2/21/2011
  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 Beardie2/20/2011
  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 Beardie2/19/2011
  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 HELP2/19/2011
  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 flipping2/18/2011
  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 Agama2/18/2011
  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 sick2/16/2011
  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 bearded2/16/2011
  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 limbs2/16/2011
  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 eating2/16/2011
  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 Geckos2/15/2011
  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 Update2/14/2011
  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 flipping2/13/2011
  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. ...
Geckos2/13/2011
  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 Neck2/11/2011
  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 Gecko2/11/2011
  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 Neck2/10/2011
  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 eyes2/10/2011
  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 Neck2/9/2011
  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 eye2/9/2011
  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 dragon2/9/2011
  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 eye2/9/2011
  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 beardie2/8/2011
  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 eye2/7/2011
  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 wrinkly2/7/2011
  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 wrinkly2/6/2011
  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 iguana2/6/2011
  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 lizard2/6/2011
  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 Gecko2/6/2011
  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 Dragon2/6/2011
  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 lizard2/4/2011
  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 ...
vedetta2/3/2011
  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 Dragon2/2/2011
  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 lizard2/2/2011
  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 leo2/1/2011
  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 lizard2/1/2011
  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 Dragon2/1/2011
  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 dragon1/31/2011
  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 ...
vedetta1/30/2011
  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 dragon1/30/2011
  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 Gecko1/30/2011
  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 ...
vedetta1/29/2011
  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 dragon1/29/2011
  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 dragon1/29/2011
  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 bearded1/28/2011
  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 dragon1/28/2011
  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 Jubatus1/27/2011
  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 dragons1/26/2011
  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 dragon1/26/2011
  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 Jubatus1/25/2011
  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 dragons1/25/2011
  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 bearded1/24/2011
  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 dragon1/24/2011
  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 bearded1/24/2011
  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 beardy1/22/2011
  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 Dude1/22/2011
  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 geko1/20/2011
  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 dragon1/20/2011
  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 Agama1/19/2011
  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 dragon1/19/2011
  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 beardy1/18/2011
  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 Agama1/18/2011
  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 beardy1/18/2011
  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 dragon1/17/2011
  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 gecko1/16/2011
  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 dragon1/16/2011
  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 dragon1/15/2011
  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 21/15/2011
  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 dragon1/14/2011
  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 lizard1/14/2011
  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 Gecko1/14/2011
  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 gecko1/14/2011
  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 lizard1/13/2011
  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 Gecko1/13/2011
  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 Gecko1/13/2011
  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 lizard1/13/2011
  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 moving1/12/2011
  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 21/12/2011
  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 eyes1/12/2011
  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 mouth1/11/2011
  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 dragon1/11/2011
  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 flipping1/10/2011
  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 impaction1/10/2011
  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 flipping1/10/2011
  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 dragon1/10/2011
  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 gecko1/9/2011
  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 flipping1/9/2011
  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 gecko1/9/2011
  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 eyes1/9/2011
  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 gecko1/9/2011
  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 Followup12/30/2010
  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 change12/30/2010
  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 Gecko12/29/2010
  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 Gecko12/28/2010
  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 - Status12/28/2010
  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' eyes12/28/2010
  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 - Status12/28/2010
  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 friend12/27/2010
  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 injury12/27/2010
  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 - Status12/26/2010
  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 friend12/26/2010
  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 friend12/26/2010
  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 beardy12/26/2010
  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 Chameleon12/25/2010
  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 tail12/25/2010
  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 friend12/24/2010
  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 Diarrhea12/24/2010
  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 ...
dobby12/23/2010
  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 gecko12/22/2010
  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 Diarrhea12/21/2010
  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 dragon12/21/2010
  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 stomach12/20/2010
  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 dying12/19/2010
  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 Gecko12/19/2010
  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 Diarrhea12/19/2010
  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 Diarrhea12/19/2010
  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...HELP12/19/2010
  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 Dragon12/18/2010
  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 Heating12/16/2010
  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 ...
cornsnakes12/16/2010
  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 Heating12/15/2010
  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 Heating12/14/2010
  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 again12/14/2010
  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 condition12/13/2010
  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 dragon12/13/2010
  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 Color12/12/2010
  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 dragon12/12/2010
  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 Color12/11/2010
  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 limbs12/11/2010
  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 dragon12/10/2010
  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 dragons12/9/2010
  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 limbs12/9/2010
  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 old12/6/2010
  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 sores12/6/2010
  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 question12/6/2010
  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: beardie12/5/2010
  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 old12/5/2010
  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 question12/5/2010
  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: beardie12/5/2010
  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 ...
salamanders12/4/2010
  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 old12/4/2010
  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 gecko12/2/2010
  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 Brumation11/30/2010
  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 beard11/30/2010
  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 dragon11/29/2010
  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 Mating11/29/2010
  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 gecko11/28/2010
  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 Brumation11/28/2010
  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 gecko11/27/2010
  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 Brumation11/27/2010
  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 dragons11/26/2010
  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 gecko11/25/2010
  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 behaviour11/24/2010
  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 dragon11/24/2010
  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 behaviour11/23/2010
  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 bad11/21/2010
  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 Dragon11/20/2010
  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 dragon11/18/2010
  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, green11/17/2010
  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 Weight11/16/2010
  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 Anole11/16/2010
  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 Dragon11/15/2010
  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 Weight11/15/2010
  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 Question11/15/2010
  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 Dragon11/14/2010
  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 Anole11/13/2010
  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 stress11/13/2010
  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 Dragon11/13/2010
  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 cleaning11/12/2010
  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 Anole11/12/2010
  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 Dragon11/12/2010
  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 impaction11/11/2010
  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 get11/11/2010
  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 gecko11/10/2010
  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 runner11/10/2010
  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 gecko11/10/2010
  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 GUYS11/9/2010
  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 dragon11/8/2010
  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 Death11/8/2010
  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 racerunner11/8/2010
  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, uncomfortable11/7/2010
  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 eating11/7/2010
  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 problem11/6/2010
  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 gecko11/6/2010
  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 Dragon11/6/2010
  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 gecko11/5/2010
  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 Uramastyx11/5/2010
  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 dragon11/5/2010
  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 dradon11/5/2010
  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 Dragon11/4/2010
  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 Death11/4/2010
  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 Issue11/2/2010
  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 light11/2/2010
  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 Dragon11/2/2010
  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 light11/2/2010
  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 nutrition11/1/2010
  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 gecko11/1/2010
  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 Light10/31/2010
  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 & such10/31/2010
  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 eggs10/30/2010
  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 eggs10/30/2010
  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 eggs10/30/2010
  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 geckos10/29/2010
  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 feeders10/29/2010
  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 & such10/29/2010
  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/crystalline10/28/2010
  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 reptiles10/27/2010
  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 eating10/27/2010
  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 Dragon10/27/2010
  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 diseases10/26/2010
  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 Dragon10/26/2010
  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 & such10/25/2010
  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 Dragon10/25/2010
  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 issues10/25/2010
  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 gasping10/23/2010
  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 tracie10/23/2010
  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's10/23/2010
  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 issues10/21/2010
  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. ...
Concerns10/18/2010
  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 ...
Concerns10/17/2010
  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 dragons10/16/2010
  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 Dragon10/13/2010
  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 Eyes10/12/2010
  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 ...
MHD10/12/2010
  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 Stickish10/10/2010
  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 regulary10/10/2010
  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 dragon10/10/2010
  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 dragon10/9/2010
  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 uromastyx10/8/2010
  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 anole10/8/2010
  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 help10/8/2010
  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 skin10/8/2010
  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 dragon10/7/2010
  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 stick10/7/2010
  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 stick10/7/2010
  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 dragon10/7/2010
  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 Eyes10/6/2010
  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 dragon10/6/2010
  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 anole10/6/2010
  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 dragon10/5/2010
  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 Eyes10/5/2010
  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 anole10/5/2010
  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 death10/4/2010
  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. ...
anole10/3/2010
  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 iguana10/3/2010
  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 dragon10/2/2010
  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 ...
lizard10/2/2010
  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 ...
anole10/2/2010
  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 lizard9/30/2010
  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 geckos9/30/2010
  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 tank9/29/2010
  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 ...
salmonella9/29/2010
  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 foot9/28/2010
  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 dragon9/28/2010
  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 dragon9/27/2010
  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 dragon9/27/2010
  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 constipated9/26/2010
  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 foot9/26/2010
  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 weird9/26/2010
  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 constipated9/25/2010
  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 dragon9/25/2010
  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 constipated9/25/2010
  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 Dragon9/24/2010
  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 dragon9/23/2010
  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 Uromastyx9/22/2010
  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 dragon9/22/2010
  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 dragon9/21/2010
  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 dragon9/21/2010
  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 dragon9/20/2010
  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 dragon9/20/2010
  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 dragon9/19/2010
  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 beardie9/19/2010
  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 worried9/17/2010
  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 worried9/17/2010
  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 bite9/16/2010
  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 skink9/15/2010
  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 dragon9/15/2010
  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 worried9/15/2010
  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 Flouresent9/15/2010
  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 skink9/14/2010
  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 dragon9/14/2010
  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 iguanas9/10/2010
  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 problems9/10/2010
  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 dragon9/10/2010
  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 problems9/10/2010
  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 tail9/7/2010
  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 dragon9/7/2010
  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 feet9/7/2010
  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 dragon9/7/2010
  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 dragon9/6/2010
  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 dragon9/6/2010
  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 Sick9/6/2010
  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 please9/5/2010
  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 dragon9/5/2010
  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 tail9/5/2010
  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 please9/5/2010
  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 eye9/5/2010
  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 Gecko9/4/2010
  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 Gecko9/4/2010
  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 dragon9/4/2010
  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 Chameleon9/3/2010
  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 Chameleon9/2/2010
  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 dragon9/1/2010
  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 raincheck9/1/2010
  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,impacted9/1/2010
  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 question8/31/2010
  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 dragon8/31/2010
  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 dragon8/30/2010
  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 eating8/30/2010
  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 raincheck8/30/2010
  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 overheating8/30/2010
  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 dragon8/30/2010
  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 dragon8/29/2010
  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 raincheck8/29/2010
  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 ...
anole8/29/2010
  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 dragon8/29/2010
  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 Dragon8/28/2010
  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 dragon8/28/2010
  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 Dragon8/28/2010
  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 dragon8/27/2010
  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 dragon8/27/2010
  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 dragon8/26/2010
  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 tales8/26/2010
  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 swelling8/25/2010
  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 ...
Brumination8/25/2010
  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 sample8/25/2010
  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 Tongue8/24/2010
  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 ...
Brumination8/23/2010
  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 Vomited8/22/2010
  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 hatchlings8/22/2010
  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 Transport8/22/2010
  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 Vomited8/22/2010
  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 anole8/20/2010
  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 anole8/19/2010
  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 anole8/18/2010
  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 lizard8/18/2010
  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 dragon8/16/2010
  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 ...
housing8/14/2010
  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 climb8/13/2010
  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 ill8/12/2010
  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 problems8/11/2010
  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 ...
cam8/10/2010
  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 dragons8/9/2010
  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 dragon8/9/2010
  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 identification8/9/2010
  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 ...
chameleon8/9/2010
  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 dragons8/9/2010
  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 ...
chameleon8/8/2010
  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 ...
chameleon8/7/2010
  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 ...
iguana8/7/2010
  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 dragons8/5/2010
  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 ...
HIYA8/4/2010
  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 dragons8/4/2010
  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 swollen8/4/2010
  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 ...
HIYA8/3/2010
  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 crickets8/3/2010
  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 mating8/3/2010
  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 swollen8/3/2010
  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 feeding8/2/2010
  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 beardy8/2/2010
  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 Gecko8/2/2010
  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 swollen8/2/2010
  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 dragon8/1/2010
  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 beardy8/1/2010
  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 dragon7/31/2010
  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 beardy7/31/2010
  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 Leo7/30/2010
  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 gecko7/30/2010
  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 gecko7/30/2010
  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 gecko7/29/2010
  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 gecko7/29/2010
  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 gecko7/29/2010
  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 Leo7/29/2010
  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 gecko7/28/2010
  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 dragon7/28/2010
  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 gasping7/28/2010
  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 dragon7/27/2010
  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 dragon7/27/2010
  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 gecko7/27/2010
  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 dragon7/26/2010
  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 bearded7/25/2010
  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 racerunner7/24/2010
  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 gecko7/22/2010
  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/heating7/22/2010
  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 go7/21/2010
  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 dragons7/21/2010
  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 gecko7/21/2010
  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 gecko7/20/2010
  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 eat7/20/2010
  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 absess7/20/2010
  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/heating7/19/2010
  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 eat7/18/2010
  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 gecko7/17/2010
  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 Problem7/17/2010
  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 dragon7/16/2010
  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 dragon7/15/2010
  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 Problem7/15/2010
  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 frog7/15/2010
  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-eyes7/14/2010
  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 frog7/14/2010
  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 dragon7/13/2010
  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 ...
Lizard7/10/2010
  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 environment7/10/2010
  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 environment7/9/2010
  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 anole7/9/2010
  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 Substrate7/8/2010
  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 tadpoles7/8/2010
  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 anole7/7/2010
  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 anole7/6/2010
  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 ...
gecko7/5/2010
  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 Beardie7/1/2010
  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 / constipation7/1/2010
  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 Beardie7/1/2010
  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 sick6/29/2010
  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 breeding6/29/2010
  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 sick6/28/2010
  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 sick6/28/2010
  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 sick6/27/2010
  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 belly6/23/2010
  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 up6/18/2010
  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 speices6/17/2010
  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 Dragon6/16/2010
  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 injured6/15/2010
  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 up6/15/2010
  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 Dragon6/15/2010
  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 Gecko6/15/2010
  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 Wesson6/14/2010
  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 SICK6/14/2010
  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 Turtle6/14/2010
  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 scales6/13/2010
  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 Turtle6/13/2010
  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 Turtle6/13/2010
  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 Turtle6/13/2010
  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 Turtle6/13/2010
  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 Turtle6/12/2010
  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 ...
MONITOR6/12/2010
  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 Beardie6/11/2010
  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 - impaction6/10/2010
  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, NV6/10/2010
  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 SICK6/10/2010
  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 gecko6/10/2010
  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 Sure6/10/2010
  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 dragon6/9/2010
  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 gecko6/8/2010
  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 Disease6/8/2010
  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 hurt6/8/2010
  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 setup6/7/2010
  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 dragon6/7/2010
  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 dragon6/7/2010
  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 setup6/6/2010
  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 ...
Hearing6/6/2010
  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 DRAGON6/6/2010
  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 dragon6/5/2010
  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 up6/5/2010
  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 up6/4/2010
  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 eye6/4/2010
  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 euromastyx6/3/2010
  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 dragon6/2/2010
  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 Trauma6/2/2010
  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 dragon6/2/2010
  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 pooping6/2/2010
  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 euromastyx6/2/2010
  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 dragon6/1/2010
  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 lights6/1/2010
  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 dragon6/1/2010
  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 gecko6/1/2010
  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 lights5/31/2010
  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 dragon5/31/2010
  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 flights5/31/2010
  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 Trauma5/31/2010
  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 tank5/30/2010
  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 flights5/30/2010
  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 euromastyx5/30/2010
  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 hatchlings5/30/2010
  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 himself5/29/2010
  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 hatchlings5/29/2010
  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 hatchlings5/29/2010
  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 Ploblem5/28/2010
  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 HELP5/28/2010
  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 eye5/28/2010
  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 HELP5/27/2010
  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 heat5/27/2010
  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 eye5/27/2010
  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 Eggs5/26/2010
  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 eye5/26/2010
  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 chameleon5/25/2010
  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 Lizard5/24/2010
  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 & ...
anoles5/24/2010
  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 Tail5/23/2010
  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 rock5/23/2010
  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 gecko5/22/2010
  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 Dragon5/22/2010
  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 gecko5/21/2010
  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 Bloated5/20/2010
  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 eggs5/20/2010
  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 eggs5/19/2010
  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 eggs5/19/2010
  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 Dragon5/18/2010
  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 gecko5/18/2010
  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 Dragon5/18/2010
  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 leg5/17/2010
  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 gecko5/16/2010
  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 tails5/16/2010
  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 dragon5/16/2010
  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 dragon5/16/2010
  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 gecko5/15/2010
  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 Dragon5/14/2010
  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 Dragon5/14/2010
  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 Dragon5/13/2010
  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 Stool5/13/2010
  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 Tail5/12/2010
  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 syptoms5/12/2010
  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 eating5/12/2010
  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 Tail5/12/2010
  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 Tail5/12/2010
  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 Tail5/11/2010
  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 eating5/11/2010
  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 lamp5/11/2010
  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 iquana5/10/2010
  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 Health5/10/2010
  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 lamp5/10/2010
  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 Dragon5/10/2010
  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 Cat5/10/2010
  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 chameleon5/9/2010
  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 iquana5/9/2010
  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 Health5/9/2010
  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 lamp5/9/2010
  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 Cat5/9/2010
  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 dragon5/8/2010
  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 setup5/8/2010
  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 stool5/8/2010
  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 stool5/7/2010
  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 setup5/7/2010
  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 stool5/5/2010
  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 setup5/5/2010
  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 Dragon5/5/2010
  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 Dragon5/5/2010
  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 tokay5/4/2010
  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 dragon5/3/2010
  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 eat5/1/2010
  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 dragon5/1/2010
  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 female4/30/2010
  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 ...
eating4/30/2010
  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 female4/29/2010
  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 Female4/29/2010
  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 dragons4/29/2010
  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 setup4/29/2010
  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 Female4/28/2010
  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 setup4/28/2010
  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 female4/27/2010
  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 setup4/27/2010
  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 female4/26/2010
  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 mali4/26/2010
  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 stool4/25/2010
  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 Help4/24/2010
  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 oil4/24/2010
  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 oil4/23/2010
  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 Help4/23/2010
  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 Help4/23/2010
  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 dragon4/22/2010
  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 fighting4/22/2010
  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 eating4/22/2010
  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 breeding4/21/2010
  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 basilisk4/20/2010
  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 Dragon4/20/2010
  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 poop4/20/2010
  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 diarreah4/19/2010
  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 basilisk4/19/2010
  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 Dragon4/19/2010
  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 own4/18/2010
  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 abscess4/18/2010
  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 chameleon4/18/2010
  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 own4/17/2010
  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 ...
OVERDOSE4/16/2010
  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 eyes4/16/2010
  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 phyton4/15/2010
  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 chameleon4/15/2010
  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 dragon4/14/2010
  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 pinworms4/13/2010
  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 pinworms4/13/2010
  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 Advice4/13/2010
  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 dragon4/12/2010
  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 closed4/12/2010
  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 Advice4/12/2010
  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 Advice4/11/2010
  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 closed4/11/2010
  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 behaviour4/10/2010
  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 Lizard4/10/2010
  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 dragons4/9/2010
  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 sick4/9/2010
  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 BD4/9/2010
  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 Mouth4/9/2010
  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 sick4/8/2010
  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 sick4/8/2010
  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 DRAGON4/7/2010
  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 dragon4/6/2010
  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 dragon4/5/2010
  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 infection4/5/2010
  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 dragon4/4/2010
  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 shells4/3/2010
  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 lizards4/3/2010
  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 gecko4/3/2010
  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 Gecko4/2/2010
  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 gecko4/1/2010
  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 problem3/31/2010
  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 Grimlock3/30/2010
  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 breeding3/30/2010
  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 gecko3/30/2010
  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 Gecko3/29/2010
  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 Gecko3/29/2010
  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 Problems3/28/2010
  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 problem3/27/2010
  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 Problems3/27/2010
  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 dragon3/26/2010
  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 dragon3/26/2010
  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 dragons3/26/2010
  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 dragons3/26/2010
  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 problem3/25/2010
  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 breeding3/25/2010
  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 parasites3/25/2010
  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 back3/24/2010
  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 back3/24/2010
  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 gecko3/23/2010
  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 tail3/22/2010
  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 spots3/22/2010
  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 white3/21/2010
  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 Eggs3/21/2010
  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 tail3/21/2010
  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 Anole3/20/2010
  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 white3/20/2010
  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 Gecko3/20/2010
  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 eating3/20/2010
  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 Eyes3/19/2010
  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 tail3/19/2010
  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 eggs3/19/2010
  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 gecko3/19/2010
  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 gecko3/18/2010
  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 Eyes3/18/2010
  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 Gecko3/18/2010
  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 belly3/18/2010
  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 Bearded3/16/2010
  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 eggs3/15/2010
  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 Gecko3/14/2010
  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 Gecko3/14/2010
  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 dragon3/14/2010
  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 lighting3/14/2010
  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 Eyes3/13/2010
  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 queston3/13/2010
  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 eggs3/13/2010
  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 lighting3/13/2010
  Q: alright, so i was reading up on some stuff for my crested gecko and i ran across a question someone ...
  A: