My green anole is coughing blood and breathing heavily. Is he okay?

Thanks for reaching out about Misa. Blood around the cloaca is never normal. Intestinal parasites or infection, blood from the urinary or reproductive tract or a cloacal problem are all possible and a veterinary visit is needed to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Check and correct husbandry for environmental temperature, humidity, UVB exposure, and diet. Good luck.

She may be "gaping". This behavior is typically in response to stress or a threat. Monitor for lethargy, wheezing or a clicking/popping sound whilenbreatuing. These symptoms, along with the gaping, may indicate a developing respiratory infection. You would need to have her physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles for confirmation and treatment.

Thanks for reaching out about Stummpy and including a photo. Mild upper respiratory infections can present similar to this. Respiratory secretions can accumulate over night due to less vigorous respiration during sleep. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a treatment plan, prior to possibly evolving into a more serious problem. Check and correct husbandry, including temperature and humidity. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Noli. Yellowish lesion are often infections, so a stomatitis is likely. Gently cleaning with a Q-tip and hydrogen peroxide might help, but will not penetrate into the lesion. Systemic antibiotics are needed and a veterinary visit is recommended. Check and correct any husbandry deficiencies. Good luck.

Confirm proper temperature and humidity. Incorrect environmental parameters may lead to respiratory infections. Provide adequate UVB lighting or unfiltered sunlight also. UVB light is critical to vitamin D metabolism and general health. Dragons cannot vomit and coughing may indicate an upper respiratory infection. This can be serious if not treated appropriately and promptly. Legally, we are prohibited from providing doses for medications in the absence of a physical exam and VPCR (veterinarian-patient-client relationship). Your veterinarian should be able to consult with a reptile specialist via phone or online and can then dispense or administer medication if indicated. You can review dragon care at the link below. www.anapsid.org/bearded.html

Water from swimming is indeed a possibility. The concern would be Shaka is developing or has developed a respiratory infection. Lethargy, decreased (or no) appetite and difficulty breathing are also symptoms. To be safe, consider an exam with an experienced herp veterinarian. In the early stages, a respiratory infection can be easily treated with antibiotics.

He should be examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp veterinarian. The symptoms described may indicate a respiratory infection. The vet can confirm or rule out this possibility then dispense antibiotics if necessary. In the meantime, increase ambient temperature by about 5-10 degrees F to aid in recovery. Make sure he stays hydrated and continues to eat normally.