Aggressive Iguana
Why has my iguana become so aggressive and territorial?
Author: Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP
Terrapin Turtle Not Eating
My terrapin turtle won't take food. He is suffering from edema and was given a vitamin A injection yesterday. What should I do?
What Caused The Death of My Leopard Gecko?
Q. I purchased a leopard gecko lizard for my son a few weeks ago and everything seemed to be going fine until this morning when I went home and found her dead. On her underbelly was a large greenish area…
Blind And Deaf Savannah Monitor
My lizard won't eat and stumbles around. What's wrong with it?
Sick Baby Bearded Dragon With Broken Tail
What can cause a lizard to lose its tail?
Care For A Lizard Not Eating
My reptile ran away and now that I found her again, she won't eat. Why is this?
My lizard's eyes get sealed shut, and they are all watery. What is wrong?
My Chinese water dragon’s eyes get sealed shut, and they are all watery. There is a sty or something in it. What should I do? Well, you didn’t give me much to go on, but I would say that a…
Box Turtle Care And Hibernation
Box turtle care and hibernation information.
Diagnosing A Lizard With A Swollen Eye
A swollen eye in a reptile can be caused by bacterial or fungal infections, trauma, parasitic problems, or many other things.
Treating A Lizard Limb Fracture Or Swollen Limb
Should the reptile's leg be immobilized before going to the vet?
Aggressive Snake Strikes After Feeding
After my snake eats he strikes at any moving thing. Why is he so aggressive after feeding?
Can All Reptiles Be Microchipped?
Q: Can all reptiles be microchipped, or does this affect their health in any way? A: Microchipping is a very safe procedure for herps of a certain size. Hatchlings and juveniles may be chipped once they have matured to a…
Bloated Tiger Salamander
What can cause an amphibian to look bloated?
Lizard Eye Problems With Redness And Cloudiness
Could my reptile have cataracts, or is it an infection in the eye?
Lizard Prolapse
My reptile appears to have a prolapse. Is there anything I can do to keep him comfortable before his vet appointment?
Reptile Vomiting And Regurgitating
I have noticed one of my female lizards coughing and regurgitating her food, roughly five to 10 minutes after feeding. What could be the problem?
Snake Blister Disease
My carpet python might have a type of blister disease. How can I treat it?
Indoor Turtle Hibernation
Do indoor turtles still need to hibernate like outdoor turtles?
Bearded Dragon Cage And Heating Requirements
What is a good size cage for a bearded dragon?
Seeds And Bearded Dragons
Are sunflower seeds bad for a bearded dragon?
Lizard Nail Trimming
My lizard's nails are getting long. How do you go about cutting or trimming them?
Are There Other Ways To Identify Your Reptile Without Microchips
Learning to identify reptiles without the use of microchips.
Gecko Lizard Diagnosed With Cryptosporidiosis
Is there a cure for my reptile's ailment? I'd like a second opinion.
Lizard Seizures And Spinal Bumps
Why does my Mali uromastyx have bumps on his spine and shake?
