Reptile Vet Q&A

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Vet Answers to Top Reptile Questions

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My crested gecko's tail has a dark spot. Is it tail rot? Vet or home?

My tortoise has shell cracks. What's causing them & how to heal?

Is a 20-gallon tank safe for an adult turtle during boarding?

Why is my female corn snake swollen for a month, what's wrong?

My bearded dragon's pores are red and puffy. Can I wait for vet?

My tortoise ate before brumation. Is it safe? What to monitor?

Why is my young Red Ear Slider's shell soft and bending? Is it MBD?

My pet turtle escaped into our pond. Can he survive on his own?

When is my leopard gecko vivarium safe to reuse after adenovirus?

Chameleon sick, vitamin A deficiency. Can I treat it at home without a vet?

Is a UV sterilizer safe for my turtle tank to get rid of algae?

My leopard gecko's tail is red, irritated, and scabby. Is it tail rot?

Lizard breathing hard, wheezing, and eyes closed. What's wrong?

My leopard gecko has a bleeding tail wound. What should I do?

My beardie is impacted, bleeding, and in pain. What should I do?

Why are my gecko's legs swollen? What's the best way to help?

My new turtle has shell rot. What are the best treatment steps?

My pet turtle has a bruise or lesion on its head. Is it serious?

My tortoise has shell rot and looks infected. What should I do?

My chameleon's toe is injured. What should I do about exposed bone?