Sonoran Desert Tortoise Feeding And Diet
My Sonoran desert tortoises don't eat much.
Author: Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP
Bearded Dragon Not Eating
Why would our beardies suddenly stop eating?
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.
White Tortoise Feces
Why is my tortoise’s feces white?
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?
Leopard Gecko Eye Problem
My leopard gecko can’t open his eye.
Bearded Dragon Basking Open Mouth
Why do bearded dragons bask with their mouth open?
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 dragging his back legs.
The Importance Of Proper Lighting
My lizard is missing most of his tail and two digits on his right hind limb.
Gecko Not Eating
My gecko is not eating and his front right leg is puffed up with redness on the leg.
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?
I am a veterinary student from South Africa and a keen reptile hobbyist. I am battling to find information on protein deficiency in bearded dragons. I am hoping you might have some information for me, as my resources are limited…
Respiratory Problems In Reptiles
My snakes have breathing problems. What should I do?
Dried Out Turtle Shell
I will try to help you with your box turtle. I don’t have a lot to go on, but my suspicion is that the water soaking isn’t causing the shell to dry out as you have deduced. Now, I don’t…
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Iguana Eye Problem
Why can't my iguana open its eyes?
Bearded Dragons Not Gaining Weight
My bearded dragon eats well, but doesn't gain any weight. What's wrong with him?
Reptile Lifeless And Gasping
My reptile is unable to keep his head up and move his front legs.
Gasping Reptile
It looks like my red-eared slider is stretching out her neck and trying to swallow like she has something stuck in her throat. She holds her front legs in like she cannot move them. My daughter and I just noticed…
Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism In Reptiles
Supplement to the May 2008 REPTILES magazine article "When the Lights Go Out."
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 with no D3?
