This website contains contributions from experts, veterinarians and herpetologists. They inform and answer questions about the health and diseases of reptiles. We mainly work with the Department of  The clinic disease in birds, reptiles and small mammals  University in Brno. Specialists for reptiles under the supervision of  Professor Zdenek Knotek DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECZM. Registered and log users have the opportunity to ask questions related to diseases or general health problems of their reptiles. In their free time, these experts will answer their questions, of course, they can not diagnose and do not arrange drug dosing (without seeing the animal). Here, only help is offered, which does not replace the performance with the veterinarian.

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The terrarium

24.5. 12:43

  A reptile holder is faced with the very difficult task of imitating a species-appropriate habitat in its terrarium. This is only possible if all the essential elements of the natural habitat are present. Here you will find all important information. The terrarium of the zoo merchant can by no means serve as an example, because it is designed according to commercial considerations and is not intended for permanent accommodation. It is generally too small, over-occupied and equipped with the absolute minimum in terms of equipment and technology. Here are the most important tips for the design of your terrarium. Expertise First... more

Focus: Red light!

24.5. 01:58

  Some lamps or lamp combinations must be classified as harmful to health for reptiles. These include above all red light lamps and ceramic heaters. Reptiles need a sufficient amount of light, heat and UV radiation. To survive in the terrarium. For this purpose, as a rule, a plurality of radiators are combined with one another in such a way that they complement each other in terms of their light spectrum. Ideally, light, heat and UV radiation In the right, i. Appropriate relationship. If this is not achieved sufficiently, injuries or illnesses can result. A protection system is tricked A special source of danger are red... more

Here is the worm inside

23.5. 13:56

  Almost all wild animals are infected with parasites. Under natural conditions, this is not a problem, because the host and parasite have adapted themselves over many millennia. A natural balance has been established between them. Artificial living conditions in the terrarium or freights, however, alter this balance in favor of the parasites. Spatial limitation and close socialization mean that the animals are in constant contact with the eggs, spores or cysts of the parasites. The high excitation pressure can lead to mass infestation. A harmless parasite will quickly become a health threat. The parasite attack can vary... more

Diseases in reptiles

21.5. 02:33

  Reptiles show a disease first in behavioral changes: often the affected animal reduces the food intake or no longer eats at all. In addition, one can observe changes in the activity: the animal moves less or avoids certain movements. Sometimes it sleeps a lot or withdraws completely. In addition, each species reacts in a manner that is characteristic for them: many lizards and snakes become more aggressive. In chameleons the skin color changes. Aquatic turtles lie with their eyes closed in the vicinity of the heat lamp, are less likely to enter the water or have problems with swimming and diving. Land turtles tend to bury... more

Principles for the nutrition of reptiles in the Pet care

25.4. 02:34

  It is true that reptiles have a slower metabolism than e.g. Birds or mammals, which should also be considered in the diet. Small carnivorous reptiles, also need their food adapted to their size. They get smaller portions or fodder animals and have to be fed more often. Large carnivorous reptiles, also adapted to their size their feed or feed animals. They are then fed at a greater distance and not quite as frequently as the smaller species, or young animals. Insect-eating lizards, must be fed daily. Babies have no rationed feeding, they should eat so much until they are full. Some Adult reptiles are fed 1 or 2 times a week. (Genus... more

Physical reparative treatment in reptiles

12.11. 00:30

Salvatore Rinaldi, Maddalena Iannaccone, Gian Enrico Magi, Emanuela Costantini, Alessandro Castagna, Eraldo Sanna Passino, Margherita Maioli and Vania Fontani Received: 2 January 2013 Accepted: 11 February 2013 Published: 26 February 2013   Abstract Background The tissue growth necessary to achieve a complete or partial restitution ad integrum as a result of injury to soft tissue and/or hard times in reptiles is variable and often needs long time in relation to the species, to the habitat and to their intrinsic physiological characteristics. The purpose of this work was... more

Chronic liver disease and subchronic nephritis in a male warty chameleon

10.11. 08:28

(Furcifer verrucosus) with transient hyperglycaemia – case report Zdeněk Knotek1,2, Zora Knotková1, Šárka Trnková1, Gerry M. Dorrestein1,3, William Lewis4 1Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic 2Clinic for Avian, Reptile and Fish Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria 3Diagnostic Pathology Laboratory NOIVBD, Veldhoven, The Netherlands 4The Wylie Veterinary Centre, Upminster, Essex, United Kingdom Received November 1, 2010 Accepted November 15, 2011 Abstract A two-year old male warty chameleon... more

Reptile diseases, articles, questions and answers

9.11. 17:32

Every holder and breeder knows the situation when his animal suddenly falls ill. Reptiles are not kept everywhere and therefore there are not enough veterinarians, who know 100% in the area of reptiles and their diseases. I myself am glad that I personally have contact with my snake breed to a top animal clinic, ambulance for reptiles, veterinary and pharmaceutical university in Brno. Professor Zdenek Knotek, the real best possible care and they have the latest technologies in animal medicine. The handling of the sick reptiles is on a high level and they are very sensitive with the animals and also with the holders or breeders. Of course it... more

Word vet

9.11. 17:35

Unfortunately, buying a terrarium animal is no longer a problem today. Why unfortunately? The answer is obvious. The fact that they can easily acquire amphibians, reptiles, birds and small mammals via the Internet, stock exchanges, pet shops or elsewhere, leads to the fact that almost anyone can buy such animals. Thus, even persons without previous experience, without any information or at least without the basic biological and zoological consciousness, can acquire such animals. Keep in mind, for example, that the attitude of reptiles is very demanding, and this applies to turtles, chameleons ... even to large snakes or lizards. Like... more