By Dr. Laurie Hess, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) Certain reptiles and amphibians can be terrific pets, but some of them can be complicated to keep, and not all of them are appropriate for children. If you’re...
By Laurie Hess, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) Lizards of all kinds are very popular pets, and given the variety of lizard species available today, it can be confusing to know what to feed them. Some...
By Laurie Hess, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) Reptiles do everything slowly – they move slowly, eat slowly, digest slowly and even get sick slowly. And when they do get sick, they often take a long time,...
By Laurie Hess, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) In general, most non-venomous snake species commonly kept as pets are gentle and do not typically bite their owners if they are unprovoked. All species can,...
Bone Fractures in Reptiles No matter how well you care for your pet reptile, it may break or fracture a bone. These fractured or broken bones can occur anywhere in its body, including the pelvis, neck,...
By Jill Fanslau Reptiles are cold-blooded, but does that mean they’re cold-hearted, too? Experts aren’t exactly sure if reptiles have the ability to bond with humans or not. “Unlike domesticated dogs and...
