Author: Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP
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 [...]
Good Beginner Reptiles
What's a good beginner snake, or lizard, for a child? [...]
Taming Reptiles
Please help me! I am 11 years old, and I have a problem with my blue-tongued skink. He is kind of mean. I love him, but I want him to be nicer so t [...]
Mystery Reptile Purple And Green
What type of herp are these eggs from? [...]
Gecko Lizard With Dystocia And Egg Problems
My gecko has problems passing eggs or dystocia. What is wrong with her? [...]
Water Dragon Egg Laying Problem
Can a water dragon produce one egg at a time over a long period? [...]
Lizard Sexing And DNA Testing
I have had many inquiries about performing DNA sexing on lizards and reptiles. [...]
Sexing Leopard Geckos
How do you tell the difference between leopard gecko sexes? [...]
American Toad Care And Husbandry
Can you give us information on feeding and care for our American toads? [...]
Pacman Frog Not Eating
Pacman frog not eating, could be a result of hibernation or estivation. [...]
Aggressive Iguana
Why has my iguana become so aggressive and territorial? [...]
Bearded Dragon Cage And Heating Requirements
What is a good size cage for a bearded dragon? [...]
Caring For Bearded Dragon Lizards
Quick tips for taking care of a bearded dragon lizard. [...]
Bearded Dragon Supplements
What kind of calcium and vitamins should I give to my bearded dragon? [...]
Baby Chameleon Not Feeding
I put crickets in the chameleon's cage and I also feed it mealworms in a dish. The chameleon does not seem to eat enough. Any suggestions? [...]
Bearded Dragon Nutrition
Should I use crickets and mealworms for my bearded dragon lizard? [...]
Leopard Gecko Lizards Not Eating
Could leopard gecko lizards that are not eating be caused by poor husbandry or based on territorial behavior? [...]
Treating A Lizard Limb Fracture Or Swollen Limb
Should the reptile's leg be immobilized before going to the vet? [...]
Seeds And Bearded Dragons
Are sunflower seeds bad for a bearded dragon? [...]
Chameleon Lizard With Long Nails
My lizard’s nails are getting long. Do I or a vet need to trim them? [...]
Lizard Spaying And Neutering
Can lizards be sterilized, and how difficult is this procedure? [...]
