Reptiles

At this practice we treat a wide variety of reptiles from cornsakes, pythons, bearded dragons, chamleons, tegus to tortoises and turtles. The main problem we find is that clients often fail to recognise signs of ill health in their pet reptile and delay seeking veterinary attention. Many times pet reptiles are brought to us far too late! Remember reptiles are slow motion animals so the longer they havve been off their food and ill the longer it will take for your pet to get better. 

Remember if your pet is sick it needs to see a vet - not a petshop!


A yellow belly terrapin is stomach tubed - he hadn't eaten for 2 weeks due to a vitamin A and calcium deficiency.

Marley, the bearded dragon, having his annual physical

 

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Care of Terrapins / Freshwater Turtles

Terrapins can live 15-25 years and can grow up to 12-13 inches in length. » read more

 
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Care of Tortoises ( Testudo species)

Spur-thigh tortoise (Testudo graeca), Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni), Horsfield tortoise (Testudo horsfieldi).    » read more

 
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Care of Bearded Dragons

Bearded dragons come from central Australia and the most common species is the inland bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). » read more

 
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Tortoise Overwintering

In Ireland tortoises go into hibernation when the days get shorter and the temperature drops. This usually happens from mid-October to mid-March. » read more