Poor Rosie! She may be shedding or she may have a localised infection or potentially it could be the result of a trauma. A check up is absolutely needed in these cases to determine the underlying cause of the problem and give appropriate treatment. Antibiotics may be needed. If you want to post a picture of the injury please request a consultation with one of the experts.
Read MoreMonitor Diesel for more discharge, wheezing, open mouth breathing, lethargy or loss of appetite. It could be cricket "juice" as you say. If it persists or increases though, he may be developing infection and should be examined by an experienced herp veterinarian.
Read MoreYes, crested geckos are an excellent choice if you have never kept reptiles. An enclosure is easy to set up and the proper diet is easy to purchase. Follow the link for a caresheet. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Crested-Gecko/
Read MorePurslane can be a part of a tortoise's diet but must be given in concert with other types of food. It is high in oxalates, which in too high of a quantity can cause an inhibition of other nutrients.
Read MoreIf it is a superficial wound, do not worry, you can control bleeding using gentle pressure and some plain corn starch. Keep your turtle out of the water until the bleeding stops. If it doesn't, take it to your veterinarian, the nearest veterinary ER or to a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles. If it is truly a nosebleed, it should be examined by a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose the cause. This could be anything from"simple" infection to tumors.
Read MoreThere are several possible causes. Potential diagnoses include kidney disease, bacterial or fungal infection or nutritional deficiency. Ideally, Bepbeys should be examined by a veterinarian experienced in treating turtles. You may be able to locate one here: http://www.anapsid.org/vets/wisconsin.html In the meantime, confirm proper environmental conditions. Water temperature should range between 82 F and 85 F for young sliders. The basking spot should be 85F to 88F. Use an adequate UVB light source not obstructed by glass or plexiglass. Supplement with reptile vitamin, mineral and calcium supplements. A cuttlebone can be left in the tank as a calcium source. Maintain water quality via strong filtration and water changes. Use aged or treated water. Feed a varied diet including commercial pellets, fresh greens (continue to offer, he will eat them eventually), and prey such as earthworms or small feeder fish. Peroxide is not recommended as it can cause tissue damage which will slow healing. You may need to dry dock him and use a broad spectrum antibiotic dip. You can purchase an antibiotic for turtles at most pet stores. Follow label directions. You can request a consultation to discuss the case in greater detail.
Read MoreParaplegia in a reptile is a very bad prognostic indicator. I would call up the company who shipped this animal to you right away and let them know what is hapening. Unfortunately, many of these companies have disclaimers regarding injuries or illness during shipping, so they may not be so willing to help you. In terms of medical care for your reptiles, I just did a quick look into your surrounding area. There are a couple of doctors in East Lansing and Grand Rapids who appear to treat reptiles. Because there aren't many around, many times they are happy to just talk to your on the telephone if you give them a call and describe what is going on. Hope this helps.
Read MoreHi there. It sounds like Aang could have the beginning of a Vitamin A deficiency. If you are feeding the same feeder insect all the time (crickets and mealworms only) you are at risk of causing hypovitaminosis A. Not only do you have to vary the types of insects you are feeding her, you also have to preload or dust the insects with Vitamin A before you feed them to Aang. This is a product you would want to get: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=31924 Follow the feeding instructions on the bottle. Double check all your husbandry. You didn't mention the temperature in the cage or the lighting. You need to make sure this is correct. This article should help: https://www.thespruce.com/leopard-geckos-1236911 Best wishes to you. Hope this was helpful! Dr. Amber
Read More50-watt spot/heat bulb is usually sufficient.Put a 10 to 12% UVb fluorescent tube up to one half the length of the vivarium and fix it as far into the hot end as possible Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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