New Chameleon And Supplements
Can I overdose my chameleon on calcium/vitamin supplements if using a full sunlight lamp for 12 hours a day? Should I switch to a calcium supplement with no D3?
Author: Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP
Undersized Reptile
What should I do to ensure a sick baby lizard survives?
Blind Snake
Could this be reptile inclusion body disease?
Chameleon Eye Problem
Why does my chameleon keep closing its eye?
Herp Everted Hemipenis
I noticed my lizard has a large bump on his underside near where the tail connects to his body.
Reptile Egg Retention
My snake had her prelay shed and I can see four eggs in her. She started having contraction, but later stopped. What should I do?
Gecko Bite
Is a gecko or lizard bite dangerous if a child, is bitten? What is the treatment if a child is bitten?
Uromastyx Mating And Fighting
One of my uromastyx is losing weight, could this be from fighting?
Lizard Rear Limb Problems
The facts about why your lizard can't move its back legs.
Reptile Injury Or Metabolic Bone Disease
We have a female collard lizard, which we have had now for four weeks (juvenile). About one week ago, we noticed her front right hand to be extremely swollen. We called the vet, who supposedly was to be familiar with…
Screaming Lizard
Today I picked up my reptile and she started screaming and when I put her down she kept screaming and running around and twisting her body. What could be wrong?
Map Turtle Sneezing
I recently bought two map turtles – a yellow -belliedy map turtle and a false map turtle. My false map turtle has been breathing through its mouth and sneezing every now and then. The other map turtle is OK. I’m…
Breeding Bearded Dragons
What's involved with breeding bearded dragon lizards?
Crested Gecko Care
Crested Gecko Lighting Tips
Feeding Reptiles Only One Type Of Insect
I have been unable to get my lizard to eat anything but large mealworms. He will not eat frozen or live pinkies or crickets. What's wrong with him?
African Fat-Tailed Gecko's Tail Not
Why is my African fat-tailed gecko lethargic and eating less?
Lizard With Soft Stool
My reptile's stool is sort of soft. Is this a problem? And if so, what can I do about it?
Chameleon Not Using Its Tongue
My lizard's stool has white strings and recently there are signs of blood in his stool. What is wrong?
Cold, Lethargic Chinese Water Dragon
Can you rehabilitate a sick Chinese water dragon?
Tortoise Personal Health Issue
I am concerned because my reptile has been dragging his privates all day.
Snake Virus Paramyxovirus
I had a 5-month-old ball python that has died of, I’ve been told, “parvo mixa.” I cannot find any information on this disease. Please, can you help? This disease is called paramyxovirus, not “parvo mixa.” Therein lies the basic problem.…
Bearded Dragon Digging
Any Information you can give me about bearded dragons would be very helpful.
Knowledgable Herp Vets
Do reptiles get hemorrhoids?
Anorexic Leopard Gecko
I was told my lizards have worms and was prescribed Panacur, which I’ve administered now for a week without any change in condition. What else can I do?
