Author: Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP
Bearded Dragon Lizard Shedding Problems
Is it a problem if my bearded dragon doesn't shed completely? [...]
Iguana Lizard With Swollen Leg
What could be the cause of my green iguana's swollen limb? [...]
Gecko Lizard Tail Loss And Growth
Will my son's African fat-tailed gecko regrow its tail? [...]
Meller’s Chameleon Care
Why is the Meller's Chameleon so difficult to take care of? [...]
Mixing Different Lizard Species
Can I put a bearded dragon and a frilled dragon in the same cage? [...]
Haitian Curly Tail Lizard Care
My Haitian curly tail lizard is hiding in the sand. Should I dig him up, or leave him? [...]
Lizard Nail Trimming
My lizard's nails are getting long. How do you go about cutting or trimming them? [...]
Pet Lizard Death
I found our pet leopard gecko lizard dead with a greenish area on its belly and an odor. What caused the death? [...]
Herp Microchip Identification
Can all reptiles be microchipped, or does this affect their health in any way? [...]
Bearded Dragons Not Eating
Why would our beardies suddenly stop eating? [...]
Reptile Eye Problem
My lizard's eyes get sealed shut, and they are all watery. What is wrong? [...]
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? [...]
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? [...]
Aggressive Snake Strikes After Feeding
After my snake eats he strikes at any moving thing. Why is he so aggressive after feeding? [...]
Feeding Ball Pythons
How can I feed my baby ball python? My snake doesn't seem to want to eat or may be traumatized from being bitten. [...]
Getting Young Corn Snakes To Eat
My baby corn snake will not eat pinkies. What should I do? [...]
Snake Not Shedding Completely
Why is my snake not shedding completely and how do I help the snake to shed fully. [...]
Kingsnake Care And Husbandry
What's the correct temperature and housing requirements for my Kingsnake? [...]
An Overfed And Choking Snake
How do you remove prey from a choking reptile's throat? [...]
