The Reptile Series provides information on a variety of herpetological species and how to take care of them: the right kind of housing, temperature, food, lights, and veterinarian. Turtles, snakes, iguanas, lizards, and geckos all have different needs from anything that was born wearing fur. Keeping a reptile happy and healthy isn't difficult, but it helps to have a resource you can trust. Melissa Kaplan, author of Iguanas for Dummies, wrote the Reptile Series for Veterinary Partner.
 Feeding Reptiles
Reptile Basics
Reptile Species
Reptile Enclosures
Iguana Care, Feeding, and Socialization
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Dealing with Iguana and Other Reptile Bites
What do you do when your reptile has just bitten you and won't let go? These techniques work with iguanas and other large, tenacious lizards and snakes. How to clean your own wound, and what to tell the doctor if you need to see one.
You Can Be Allergic to Your Reptiles
Investigation into cases of contact dermatitis shows that, rather than being allergic to the animal, the individuals are in fact allergic to something that they have introduced into their home along with the reptile.
Catch the Wave
Lighting is a critical component of your reptile's enclosure. Whenever possible, provide your reptile with natural, unfiltered sunlight. Glass and plastic filter out the beneficial UV. UVT Plexiglas is manufactured for the greenhouse industry, and does not filter out the beneficial UV.
Substrates for Reptiles
Substrates commonly used in reptile enclosures include those listed here. Some of these substrates are inappropriate for some reptiles. Some are inappropriate for all reptiles and are included here so that you will be forewarned against buying them despite pet store recommendations and the implied or explicit wording on product packaging and advertisements.
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Make Room for a Cat
During "kitten season," it's harder for an adult cat to find a home. Competing with cute and fuzzy is tough even for the sweetest, prettiest and most well-mannered cats. Being overlooked at the shelter is bad news for the cats, but it's also unfortunate for many people who don't realize that an adult cat may be a better choice than a kitten. An adult cat can slide quickly into your life.
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