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• Anorexia in Snakes

  Anorexia is a common problem in snakes but it is not a single disease – it is a sign brought on by many different causes.

• Common Diseases of Snakes

  Common conditions of pet snakes include stomatitis (mouth rot), parasites, respiratory disease, difficulty shedding, and septicaemia.

• Critical Care of the Exotic Patient

  If you think your pet is unwell, you must take it to your veterinarian for prompt attention. ANY deviation from normal should be a cause for concern and requires immediate evaluation by your veterinarian.

• Dysecdysis in Reptiles

  All reptiles grow by shedding their skins periodically. Dysecdysis describes the failure to shed skin properly.

• Terrapins

  Red-eared sliders (or terrapins), Trachemys scripta are commonly kept in New Zealand. They reach a large size and can be hard to keep with the result that they are often released (although this is illegal).