Reptile and Amphibian Health

Reptiles get ear infections just like any other creature with ears. Find out more about them.

This article explains what a prolapse is and what the most common reasons for prolapsing are.

Bearded dragons sometimes go into brumation. Explore this interesting behavior of bearded dragons, and many other reptiles, and learn more about brumation of Pogona Vitticeps.

What it is, and how to prevent your reptile from becoming impacted and obstructed.

Occasionally, a reptile may have problems shedding, where the shed skin does not come off as easily as it should. Most often, this means the humidity level is too low. Fortunately, treating and preventing shedding problems is usually easy.

Information about Ranavirus, an emerging concern for both wild and captive turtles.

Fireflies have been found to be quite toxic to some lizards and should never be fed to lizards or other reptiles.

A description of vitamin A deficiency in reptiles.

specific things to watch out for when choosing a pet reptile to help ensure your reptile isn't sick before you even get it home.

A serious but preventable disease that is usually a result of poor husbandry.  A very common disease in iguanas.

A look at the causes and treatment of egg binding in reptiles by Melissa Kaplan.

Thorough article on treating reptiles and their environment for mites.

The importance of hydration, symptoms and treatment of dehydration in reptiles. By Tricia Power.

Details on the shedding process and how to help if necessary, by Melissa Kaplan.

Dealing with the leftovers of a shed on the eyes, by Melissa Kaplan.

What to look for to determine if a reptile is happy and healthy or not doing well, by Melissa Kaplan.

Gout symptoms and information relating to reptile gout.

Is your pet snake sneezing? Do you think he has a snake cold or possible respiratory infection? Read on to find out what this could be from and what to do.

Learn about femoral pores and the problems they can have.

Definition of dysecdysis

Definition of ecdysis

A definition of brumation.

A discussion of the risks of contracting Salmonella from reptiles, from your About.com guide.

Some information on this viral disease that affects boas and pythons, Melissa Kaplan.

What to do if your snake does not shed its eye caps during the shedding process.

Snakes generally shed their skin several times a year, and young growing snakes shed even more frequently. You will likely be able to see some tell tale signs that your snake is about to shed.

Every so often, you will hear from the media about the risks of Salmonella from pet turtles. Sometimes the news sounds dire and scary, but the risks are not new and they can be managed. Here are four things you should know about Salmonella and pet turtles, including red eared sliders.

The sticky chameleon tongue tends to attach to things they shouldn't resulting in a foreign body.

Exotic pets, just like dogs and cats, get sick. Prepare for those expenses with exotic pet insurance. VPI is an insurer of exotic pets and offer plans for almost every type of exotic pets. Learn more here.

Does your african dwarf frog look bloated? He may have african dwarf frog dropsy.