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Last week when cleaning Sebastian's cage, I tripped and broke the corner of his tray. I glued it back together, but I was wondering, can I use Clorox wipes to clean his tray in stead of soap and water? I don't want the glue to come off and have to re
The problem with using clorox wipes is that you still will have to rinse the area as clorox residue can hurt your animal. You can put tape along the cracks for the time being and wipe the area with a wet cloth. I suppose you will have to save up for a new cage bottom or find a plastic bottom that will fit into the tray.
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My crested gecko is acting really strange. She is bathing in her water dish aswell as drinking alot. Shes sleeping on the bottome of her tank which I dont even remember her ever going down there. Shes very cold no matter what the temp is in the tank.
The bathing and drinking may be due to a degree of dehydration. The breathing and biting at herself may be due to stress or discomfort. Since the symptoms are vague and don't point to any one condition, a physical exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles would be recommended. In the meantime, confirm proper environmental parameters (again if necessary). Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls and any tank furniture. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Make sure she is eating regularly and is kept as stress free as possible until she sees the vet.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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hello, my name is Becca I have a leopard gecko I got him from PetSmart on November 2nd 2018 lately he's been licking under his butt and when I look their are two little holes with white stuff coming out is that normal?
Hello Becca. Great question! I suspect he has seminal plugs. It would be best if you could take him to a reptile vet for an exam as I'm only guessing as to what the problem may be but I'm fairly confident this is the issue. Sometimes you can call a local exotics shop and the staff there may be able to help you get the plugs out. I don't think the Petsmart staff is trained well enough to help you with this so I don't recommend you take him there. These two exotic vets are within about 20 minutes of your zip code. ( https://www.scalesandtailspetclinic.com/ ) ( http://nwexoticpetvet.com/ ) There is a pet store called Upscales not that far from you as well. You can look them up.
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I got him a new cage, with solid floorings and placed a toilet tray in it. He uses it but most of the time he pees and poo outside of it. He then steps on his own pee and the bottom of his feet are yellow and dirty, the fur is clumping up. Can I wet
Place a litterbox in each corner of the cage. When he goes outside of it, pick up the pellets and place them in the box he uses most often. Do the same with his urine. Soak It up with a tissue or scoop the wet bedding into the litterbox. Remove the litterboxes he doesn't use, one at a time, once you have determined his preference. You'll need to gradually acclimate him to allowing his feet to be touched. Allowing his feet to remain wet or wetting them frequently may predispose him to infection.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My son has a long tailed grass lizard that appears to have trouble breathing. It stopped running away when approached, keeps its eyes closed and opens its mouth to take gassy breathes. There seems to be some wheezing too. Can we save him?
Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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