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why is my bearded dragons tongue black?

This may be an indication of infection (namely mouth rot) or a symptom of trauma. Mojo should be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to make the diagnosis. Any treatment will depend on the diagnosis. In the meantime, keep him warm, hydrated and as stress free as possible. Make sure he continues to eat regularly. Have him seen as soon as you can get an appointment.

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My turtle eyes are swollen for 10 days and it can not open its eyes what to do for it and it can' eat .please help me

This can be due to vitamin A deficiency, infection, poor water quality or lighting that is too intense/direct. You can address environmental concerns but you may need a vet to diagnose and treat infection or deficiency. Feeding a commercial turtle food along with fresh veggies and greens (or prey) will help balance the diet. Vitamin and mineral supplementation is also recommended. Click on the link below for more information. http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html

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My turtle has a case of shell rot and I know how to treat it at home but I'm not sure where to find the chlorhexidine (Nolvasan). Is it the same formula used for humans that can be found in any drug store or is there a special formula for turtles? Also, does it have to be diluted in water and by how much? Thank you

Yes, you can purchase chlorhexidine in most pharmacies. It may be generic chlorhexidine or Hibiclens which is the brand name. You can also use Betadine solution. Dilute the chlorhexidine to a "sky blue". Some use a 2 tablespoons in 1 gallon of water dilution. The Betadine (povidone) can be diluted to the color of medium tea. Whichever you use, gently scrub the shell first then apply silvadene cream to the affected areas. Keep Squirt in dry dock, allowing 30 minute swim to eliminate and rehydrate, daily.

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I rescued this poor little leopard gecko. He is severely underweight and also blind in both eyes. They are completely scabbed over. I would like to give him a living home but I don't want to prolong any suffering either. Can I save him or should he be put to sleep

Have him examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. This will all give you a better idea of his health status. Barring any major illness or injury, he could be rehabbed and live a "normal" life. Set him up in an appropriate enclosure with correct parameters. Offer appropriately sized and gut loaded prey as well as some Fluker's Repti-Boost. Soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte daily for 20-30 minutes to maintain hydration. It may take time, but with a healthy diet, proper environment and some care, he could recover.

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My baby turtle won’t eat. I️ got him food from petco that’s made for baby turtles and he hasn’t touched it. Not sure what to do.

Offer a varied diet including pelleted food, fresh greens and prey such as tiny crickets or earthworms. You can get prey from the pet store, do not feed wild caught insects. It may take a day or two for him to acclimate to his new environment. Keep offering fresh food daily. Be sure environmental parameters are appropriate for the species of turtle you have. This includes adequate heat, UVB lighting and water quality. If you know the species, post it in a new question or request a consultation for more detailed care information.

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Is my bearded dragon pregnant?

Hi, Tempest could certainly be gravid (that’s the word for pregnant when referring to an egg laying animal), though a radiograph (X-ray) or ultrasound would be required to know for sure. However, if there is no male present, or if there has not been any successful copulation, these will be infertile eggs. Make sure she has a good nest box where she will feel comfortable laying them. If she hasn’t passed them within a week or two, have her evaluated by a veterinarian as retained eggs is quite common and can be life threatening.

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is it normal for a leopard gecko to have white toes? and no it's not because of her shedding, she's had white toes for months and I am wondering if she is sick or if it's normal for a gecko to have white toes. edit: she has a few toes that are yellow and spotted while others are just pure white. also her tongue is pale white too with maybe a little pinkish red tint to it yet she's a active girl. also when I feed her vitamins she always gets yellow urates, so should I hold back vitamins?

They can have white toes. If she is a lighter or "hypo" morph, the toes may be very white. This would explain the light colored tongue as well. The vitamins can color the urates. This is normal and no cause for concern if she is bright, alert and active. If she is a juvenile, continue to supplement with a multivitamin and calcium/D3 daily. An adult can be supplemented every other day.

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Baby bearded dragon just laying there abdomen keeps bloating like a balloon head keeps shaking like some sort of fit

Poor gizmo. It sounds like gizmo might be constipated if you have not seen any defications in his enclosure. I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian for a really good exam. Also it is possible if he is a baby he could have parasites. I would recommend a good deworming too! Hope that helps. Thanks for using pet coach

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My tortoise ‘Tank’ is being very lethargic and not eating. He usually walks around a lot and eats often. Not the case now. His eyes are swollen and seem to be white around the outide. He has been refusing to eat for the past week. I have and have had many other turtles and reptiles w no issues. I took him to a Specialty vet and was given ophthalmic solution for eye drops and have been giving for past couple days. Would really appreciate any opinions on here before I can get him back in!

Continue to treat as indicated by your veterinarian. Offer a varied diet rich in Vitamin A. Broccoli, carrots, cantaloupe, dandelion greens and collard greens are just a few foods rich in this vitamin. Confirm proper temperature. A cold tortoise will not eat. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 30 minutes. This will warm him up and may treat or prevent mild dehydration.

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