Author: Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP
White Substance On Chameleon's Nose
What could the white substance on my chameleon's nose be? [...]
Correct Temperature For A Bearded Dragon
I have heard many different temperatures for the high and low areas for a bearded dragon. What’s the real truth? [...]
Gecko Shedding Cycles
Are there any problems with a gecko shedding after an injury is healed? [...]
Feeding Spiny-Tailed Lizards
Some say the spiny tailed lizard is mainly carnivorous, some say they are just like the green iguana and purely herbivorous, and others say they are 5 [...]
Iguana Egg Problems
What is wrong when your reptile only lays one egg? [...]
Keeping Different Herps And Reptiles In The Same Cage
Can you put chameleons, bearded dragons and tree frogs in the same cage together? [...]
The Importance Of Proper Lighting
My lizard is missing most of his tail and two digits on his right hind limb. [...]
New Chameleon And Supplements
Can I overdose my chameleon on calcium/vitamin supplements if using a full sunlight lamp for 12 hours a day? Should I switch to a calcium supplement w [...]
Gecko Bite
Is a gecko or lizard bite dangerous if a child, is bitten? What is the treatment if a child is bitten? [...]
Lizard Rear Limb Problems
The facts about why your lizard can't move its back legs. [...]
Healthy Gecko Not Eating
My gecko is not feeding. He was checked out and seems healthy. What could be wrong? [...]
Lizards And Chemicals
Can I use Goo Gone to remove the sticky trap glue from a lizard? [...]
Lizard Eye Injury
My lizard seems to have scratched her eyeball and keeps it closed most of the time. [...]
Gecko Not Eating
My gecko is not eating and his front right leg is puffed up with redness on the leg. [...]
Bearded Dragons Not Gaining Weight
My bearded dragon eats well, but doesn't gain any weight. What's wrong with him? [...]
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? [...]
Feeding Reptiles Only One Type Of Insect
I have been unable to get my lizard to eat anything but large mealworms. He will not eat frozen or live pinkies or crickets. What's wrong with him? [...]
Snake Bacterial Skin Infection
How long do snake bacterial skin infections take to clear up? [...]
Reptile With Blisters On Its Underbelly
About a week ago my snake began the pre-shed process, and yesterday I noticed blisters. What are they? [...]
Snake Identification
How do I tell the difference between a reticulated and Burmese python? [...]
