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Bearded Dragon Diseases & Essential Health Tips

WEBWeigh your beardie weekly – sudden weight loss often indicates illness. Keep a weekly record of weight, feeding habits, behavior, shedding, etc. Prepare a reptile first-aid kit so …

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The Ultimate Bearded Dragon Care Guide ReptiFiles

WEBBearded dragons are omnivorous, so aside from munching a variety of vegetation, they mostly prey upon insects, with the occasional small rodent or lizard. …

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Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet ReptiFiles

WEBThis is why the minimum recommended enclosure size for a single veiled chameleon is 24”L x 24”W x 48”H / 60 x 60 x 120cm. Larger is strongly recommended. In fact, it may …

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Intestinal Parasites

WEBSymptoms. drastic weight loss, particularly during brumation. particularly smelly poo. lethargy. diarrhea. Note how easy it is to see this bearded dragon’s spine. The tail looks …

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Are You Worried That You Have a Sick Chameleon

WEBIn the wild, a sick or weakened reptile is a target for predators, so they have become experts at pretending to be well. In captivity, this means that any reptile owner must be …

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The Ultimate Guide to Ball Python Care ReptiFiles

WEBAccording to an extensive survey by Aubret et al., males typically grow 3.6-4.3′ (109-131 cm) long, while females grow to be 3.8-4.5″ (114-136 cm) long. However, …

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Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)

WEBMetabolic bone disease is not just one disease, but rather a general term for a collection of medical disorders that affect the bones. Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism …

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The Ultimate Boa Constrictor Care Guide ReptiFiles

WEBDepending on the subspecies, boas grow between 5-8’ (1.5-2.4m) long on average. The most growth occurs during their first 6 years of life, but a boa constrictor …

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Better Reptile Care Starts Here!

WEBReptiFiles® Reptile Care Sheets are the same thing as our care manuals — just shorter and not quite as in-depth. I started writing these care sheets as an easy way to distribute …

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Ball Python Obesity — Symptoms, Causes & Treatment ReptiFiles

WEBBall python obesity is an alarmingly common problem, and the reptile community is just barely becoming aware of it. As with most pets, this happens unintentionally, often being …

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Ball Python Diseases & General Health Info ReptiFiles

WEBWelcome to ReptiFiles’ table of contents for all things ball python health. Click on any topic to learn more. In the wild, a sick or weakened snake is a target for predators, so snakes …

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The Ultimate (FREE!) Corn Snake Care Guide ReptiFiles

WEBThere are two alternating rows of smaller blotches on each side. The belly often has a black and white checkered pattern. When newly hatched, corn snakes can …

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Sulcata Tortoise Care Sheet ReptiFiles

WEBSulcata tortoises are diurnal, which means that they are most active during the day. This also means that in order to provide appropriate sulcata tortoise care, bright …

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Chameleon Vitamin A Deficiency: Symptoms & Treatment

WEBVitamin A toxicity is much rarer now than it was 30 years ago when keepers first started to voice concerns. Recent studies suggest that chameleons are unable to convert beta …

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Ball Python Humidity, Temperature & Lighting Requirements

WEBWarm hide temperature: 86-90°F (30-32°C) Cool hide temperature: 72-80°F (22-27°C) Nighttime temperature: 70-78°F (21-26°C) General air temperatures in a ball python’s …

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