Author: Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP
Sonoran Desert Tortoise Feeding And Diet
My Sonoran desert tortoises don't eat much. [...]
Ball Python Snake Not Eating
I moved my ball python snake into a new terrarium and now he is not eating. What is wrong with him? [...]
My Leopard Gecko Is Not Eating
My leopard gecko ran away and now that I found her again, she won't eat. Why is this? [...]
Identify And Treat Mouth, Shell And Scale Rot In Reptiles
How to treat mouth, shell, and scale rot in reptiles. [...]
Bearded Dragon Will Not Eat
My bearded dragon recently stopped eating and I was wondering what would cause this? [...]
Snake Winter Anorexia
Do ball pythons typically go through a hibernation state during the winter? [...]
Iguana Lifespan And Proper Care
How long will a captive green iguana live? [...]
Bearded Dragon Basking Open Mouth
Why do bearded dragons bask with their mouth open? [...]
Lizard Limb Injury
My herp was bleeding from his right back leg like he scraped it and he has humps in his back kind of like he fell. What should I do? [...]
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? [...]
Basilisk Belly Irritation
What is the red irritation on my basilisk's belly? [...]
Why is My Iguana Walking in Circles?
Why is my iguana walking around in circles? [...]
Coughing Lizard
Q: I have a male green iguana and he has a cough. Can they get colds from humans? How can this be treated? I am very concerned and care for him as [...]
Lizard With Swollen Jaw And Leg, Losing Weight
My reptile looks like it has renal failure. Is there anything that i can do to help him get better? [...]
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 d [...]
Hypocalcemic Herp
My lizard has many problems after a fall. What is wrong with it? [...]
Herps And Cancer
Can a bearded dragon get cancer in its leg? If so, should the leg be amputated?
Yes, all lizards and herps can develop cancer. I suspect you a [...]
Herp Spinal Injury
My lizard took a leap from my hands and landed on the floor about 3 feet below. He seemed fine; however, when I put him back into his tank, he was dra [...]