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Terrapin Turtle Not Eating

Could you please advise me on possible treatment for a terrapin that will not eat? He is 17 years old and has to be tube fed by a vet every two weeks as he will not eat. It distresses him…

Anorectic Gecko Lizard

Margaret A. Wissman explains why an albino leopard gecko might not be feeding regularly.

Tortoise With Possible Prolapse

I have a 6 to 8-year-old sulcata tortoise. Whenever I pick him up, or while he is in the water, and sometimes just while walking, what i think is his penis emerges. Is this a defense, an intestinal prolapse or…

Lizard With Bloody Red Eyes

My bearded dragon's eyes are red and look like they are dripping blood, but with no liquid or crust. Could my reptile be sick?

Lizard Mouth Sores

My fat-tailed gecko lizard has had sores around his mouth, and they have been creeping up toward his nose for several months now. What is wrong?

Tortoise With A Runny Nose

I have a 4-year-old (approx.) juvenile eastern box turtle. Within the past week its ear membrane has bulged outward. The turtle does not try to rub or scratch it or display recognizable characteristics indicating it's in pain. I am trying…

Eastern Box Turtle Ear Infection

I have a 4-year-old (approx.) juvenile eastern box turtle. Within the past week its ear membrane has bulged outward. The turtle does not try to rub or scratch it or display recognizable characteristics indicating it's in pain. I am trying…

Lizard Prolapse

My reptile appears to have a prolapse. Is there anything I can do to keep him comfortable before his vet appointment?