Category: Health
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? [...]
Get The Most Out Of Your Next Reptile Vet Visit
No matter what brings you into a vet’s office, ask questions, and be comfortable with the choices you make. [...]
Chytrid Fungus Now In Kansas
Wichita State University students find evidence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in three locations in the state. [...]
Caecilians Susceptible To Chytrid Fungus, Study Says
Of 200 caecilians tested, 58 were found to be positive for the fungus, many which later died. [...]
University Of Pennsylvania Conducting Pain Research On Pet Lizards
If your lizard has orthopedic disease, injury or bone-related illnesses, you may qualify for a free study. [...]
British Researchers Perform Ultrasound On 198-pound Reticulated Python
It took eight zookeepers to move Bali, a 23-foot-long resident of the Chester Zoo. [...]
Snake Anatomy
Know your snake inside and out with this snake anatomy introduction. [...]
Rethinking Reptile Lighting
In the early 1940s, our knowledge of the effects of light on reptiles and amphibians was very limited. It w [...]
Vivarium Fungus
Q. I have a natural vivarium with a substrate mixed according to Rex Lee Searcey’s “Flourish Over Failure” article in the 2009 Re [...]
Chameleon Health Tips
Tips on keeping your chameleons healthy. [...]
Sulcata Tortoise Health Problems
1. Pyramiding
Pyramiding of the carapace scutes is the most common problem with captive African spurred tortoises (Centrochelys [Geochelo [...]
Snake Inclusion Body Disease Info
Research from the nation’s top snake inclusion body disease expert. [...]
Snake Cardiovascular System Anatomy
Know your snake inside and out with this snake cardiovascular system anatomy overview. [...]
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? [...]
Knowledgable Herp Vets
Do reptiles get hemorrhoids? [...]
Bladder Stones
Tortoises with bladder stones. [...]
Snake With Lumps Or Swelling
My corn snake has soft lumps on either side of his body just before the vent. What is this? [...]
Tortoise Bladder Stones
Bladder stones are a common problem in many species of tortoise. [...]
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 w [...]
Prolapsed Hemipenis In Snake
What's the proper procedure for a reptile dealing with a prolapsed hemipenis? [...]
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? [...]
Reptile Eye Problem
My lizard's eyes get sealed shut, and they are all watery. What is wrong? [...]
Bearded Dragons Not Eating
Why would our beardies suddenly stop eating? [...]
Herp Microchip Identification
Can all reptiles be microchipped, or does this affect their health in any way? [...]