The Exotic Pet Vet Blog
You plan an exotic, or perhaps not so exotic, getaway for you and your family. Tickets are booked, hotel plans are made, then you are stuck with the question – what do I do with my beloved exotic pet? Some owners bring in a pet sitter who will come twice a day to visit, feed and clean their pet in their home. While there are benefits to having someone come to your house when you’re away, a lot can happen to your pet during the hours the sitter is not there. Another option is to bring your pet to the…
MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease) in Leopard Geckos
The early signs of MBD in leopard geckos include walking with the belly dragging on the ground, trouble climbing or gripping, small twitches in the toes or legs, missed strikes…
How to Take Care of a Gecko
Geckos are a favorite among first-time reptile owners. They are quiet, fairly compact, and full of personality, and many species are calm enough to handle. To take care of a…
How Big Do Leopard Geckos Get?
Most adult leopard geckos grow 7 to 10 inches long from nose to tail tip and weigh roughly 45 to 80 grams. Males are usually larger than females, and certain…
Snake Mouth Rot: Signs, Causes, and Treatment
The most common signs of snake mouth rot are tiny red spots or bleeding along the gums, excess or bubbly saliva, swelling around the lips or jaw, and thick yellow…
Do Snakes Lay Eggs?
Do snakes lay eggs? Yes, most snakes lay eggs, but not all of them. Roughly 70 percent of snake species are egg-layers, including popular pets such as ball pythons and…
What Do Snake Mites Look Like?
Snake mites look like tiny black, dark red, or brown dots, roughly the size of a pinhead or smaller, that move slowly across a snake’s skin. They often gather around…
How Often Do Snakes Shed?
How often do snakes shed? Young, growing snakes typically shed every two to four weeks, while adult snakes usually shed every one to three months. The exact timing depends on…
What Do Pet Turtles Eat?
Most pet aquatic turtles, such as red-eared sliders, eat a mix of commercial turtle pellets, leafy greens, aquatic plants, and protein foods such as insects, worms, and small feeder fish.…
How Long Do Pet Turtles Live For?
How long do pet turtles live for? Most pet turtles live 20 to 40 years with good care, and some species can reach 50 years or more. Lifespan depends on…
How to Set Up an Aquatic Turtle Tank
Aquatic turtles such as red-eared sliders, painted turtles, cooters, and musk turtles can live for decades, so the habitat you build today will shape their health for years. To set…