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An Examination Of Tortoise Health Conditions

A large number of viruses have been reported in many different tortoise species. Some have viruses that are “normal” for them, and these viruses do not cause illness unless the tortoise’s immune system … See more

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Top 5 Tips To Protect The Health Of Your Reptiles

WEB1. Have Your Reptile Examined By A Herp Vet. Advertisement. Dr. Orlando Diaz-Figueroa. Having your pet reptile examined on a routine basis is the best way to …

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Snake Health 101

WEBThe snake mite has been implicated as a vector for various infectious disease-causing agents in reptiles, such as Aeromonas hydrophila, Leukocytozoon and …

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Red-Footed Tortoise Care Sheet

WEBRed-Footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria)Some of the most popular pet tortoises in the United States are the red-footed tortoises of South America. Red-footed …

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Rainbow Boa Care Sheet

WEBWhen it comes to reptile heating and lighting for the Rainbow Boa, the ideal temperatures for rainbow boas are a night time low of mid to low 70’s Fahrenheit and a …

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Tiger-Leg Monkey Frog Information And Care

WEBAdvertisement. As adults, male tiger-leg monkey frogs usually grow to between 1.7 and 2.1 inches in length, while females are typically larger, up to 2.4 inches …

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Painted Turtle Care Sheet

WEBAt a minimum, a single baby or juvenile painted turtle should be provided about 10 gallons of water volume. This does not mean a 10-gallon tank, but at least a 15 …

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Preparing Reptiles For Winter's Sleep

WEBHibernating herps will wake and drink throughout the winter. In some cases they might dehydrate during hibernation. Ideally, you should weigh your pet before …

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Atadenovirus – This Disease Can Be Deadly To Your Bearded Dragon

WEBAtadenovirus is a contagious disease that can cause serious illness in bearded dragons. Older literature refers to it as adenovirus. It may also be known as …

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Cuban Treefrogs In Florida Carry Rat Lungworm Disease

WEBThe researchers examined 16 Cuban treefrogs found in Volusia County and found rat lungworm larvae in the hind leg muscles of the frogs. Because these frogs eat …

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Common Diseases Of Aquatic Turtles

WEBClassically, “soft shell” (a symptom of nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism) is caused by inadequate dietary calcium and vitamin D, excessive …

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Sulcata Tortoise Health Problems

WEB1. Pyramiding. Pyramiding of the carapace scutes is the most common problem with captive African spurred tortoises ( Centrochelys [ Geochelone] sulcata ). A …

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Cuban Rock Iguana Care Tips

WEBCuban rock iguanas should be provided with a retreat of some sort, which can double as a sleeping spot. It should measure at least 4 feet long, 2 feet wide and 2 …

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Tegu Lizard Health

WEBMetastatic calcification and gout are seen in lizards with MBD. Gout is a common clinical sign of this problem. Calcium hydroxyapatite deposits usually appear as …

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An In-Depth Look At UV Light And Its Proper Use With Reptiles

WEBZone 4 = mid-day sun basker, thermoregulator. Average exposure: UVI 2.6-3.5; maximum recorded: UVI 4.5-9.5. The average (of all the UVI readings for the …

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Rhinoceros Iguana Care Info

WEBThe optimal daytime ambient temperature within the enclosure is 81 degrees (with an acceptable range of 75 to 88 degrees). The cool-zone temperature is about 10 …

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Honduran Milksnake History And Care Tips

WEBHonduran Milksnake Handling Tips. Honduran milksnakes are well known for being difficult to handle and squirmy when young. Distressed specimens will often …

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Causes, Prevention, And Treatment Of Snake Mites, Acariasis

WEBAdd a couple of drops of dish-washing soap to the water as this decreases the water’s surface tension and will more quickly drown any mites trying to crawl away …

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