Chameleon Health Tips
Tips on keeping your chameleons healthy.
Health
Sulcata Tortoise Health Problems
1. Pyramiding Pyramiding of the carapace scutes is the most common problem with captive African spurred tortoises (Centrochelys [Geochelone] sulcata). A diet too high in protein has long been blamed for this condition, but this diet may only exacerbate things. According to…
Knowledgable Herp Vets
Do reptiles get hemorrhoids?
Snake Inclusion Body Disease
Research from the nation’s top snake inclusion body disease expert.
Reptile With Swollen Jaw
My lizard has not eaten since I got her, and she also has a bottlejaw, which I think is from hypoproteinemia due to parasites. Can you help?
Snake Cardiovascular System Anatomy
Know your snake inside and out with this snake cardiovascular system anatomy overview.
Bladder Stones
Tortoises with bladder stones.
Snake Inclusion Body Disease
Research from the nation’s top snake inclusion body disease expert.
Herp Microchip Identification
Can all reptiles be microchipped, or does this affect their health in any way?
Reptile Cloudy Eyes
My adult male water dragon’s eyes started getting cloudy at the bottom. At the same time, he quit eating. Now he keeps his eyes closed all the time. He only opens them when I pick him up and move him.…
Bearded Dragons Not Eating
Why would our beardies suddenly stop eating?
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…
Lizard Not Eating Or Loss Of Appetite
My vet gave me Panacur to orally give to my lizard. Approximately how long should it take for him to start eating again? Last night he ate one cricket and to my knowledge did not regurgitate it but also hasn't gone to the bathroom either.
Snake With Retained Spectacle
What if my snake's spectacle is retained when it shed's its skin?
Monitor Not Eating And Having Diarrhea
Why does my savannah monitor lizard shake and have loose stool?
Reptile Eye Problem
My lizard's eyes get sealed shut, and they are all watery. What is wrong?
Reptile Not Growing
Why is my lizard not eating or growing any larger?
Reptile Swelling And Infection
The right side of my reptile's mouth, under the chin, has become swollen. His mouth is seeping pus that is slightly pink. What is it?
Gopher Snake Not Eating
My gopher snake doesn't eat much, and sometimes he strikes at food and misses. Is my snake blind?
Prolapsed Hemipenis In Snake
What's the proper procedure for a reptile dealing with a prolapsed hemipenis?
Snake With Lumps Or Swelling
My corn snake has soft lumps on either side of his body just before the vent. What is this?
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…
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?
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…
