Reptile Skin & Eye Care

Reptile Eye and Skin Care

Reptiles may look tough and rugged, but even they have a soft side that benefits from special care for their skin and eyes.

Although proper husbandry is the best way to ensure a healthy shed in your reptile, they can benefit from shedding sprays that can help with patchy sheds, as well as soothe and moisturize new skin after a shed. Turtles and tortoises can also benefit from lotion developed specifically for their shells, to help keep them strong and reduce the chance of cracking. Your aquatic reptiles spend a great deal of time submerged in water, so be sure to provide a water conditioner to remove chlorine and chloramines that can cause irritation to the eyes and skin of your pet. This conditioner ensures tap water is appropriate to use almost immediately.

Eye irritations can occur in turtles—often caused by a vitamin A deficiency or foreign irritants. If an eye irritation does occur, eye drops formulated specifically for turtles can also aid in reducing any inflammation as well as help prevent eye diseases caused by vitamin A deficiency.

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