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    BLUE TONGUE SKINK SHEDDING PROBLEMS PLEASE ADVISE

    A couple months ago I purchased a Halmahera blue tongue skink at a reptile show. Upon purchasing her she obviously have some shedding issues with her toes and around one eye. Since then I have been able to help the shed around her eye but her toes continually stay bad. They are falling off...
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    Blue tongue skink shedding problem...help?!?

    I am fairly new at keeping BTS since I just got mine in April. But she’s had a few she’s problems since then. So when I first purchased her (for a reduced price because she is missing a few toes) she had a scabbed over eye. I didn’t think much of it because I figured I could treat it with...
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    Tile Question for Enclosure Upgrade

    So I want to make my BTS a half tile half aspen enclosure so she has a place to burrow and a place to chill. I was wondering what tile/stone/brick would be the best to use and what the process would be to sanitize and place it. Thanks for the help it’s greatly appreciated! (Also can somebody...
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    Blue Tongue Skink Feeding Suggestions

    Currently I am feeding my blue tongue skink a mixture of wet dog food and raw fruits and veggies since her previous owner had her on raw turkey which I heard can lead to a fatty liver. I wanted to try reptilinks but they are super expensive for little quantity. Is she okay to stay on grain free...
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    Blue Tongue Skink Eye PLEASE HELP INCREDIBLY URGENT

    On April 7th of this year I purchased a Halmahera BTS at a reptile expo. When I got her she had a stuck shed on her eye and it seemed to be a little infected. I treated it with antibacterial spray and it got better if not a little dry but normal looking. Recently it’s began to get yellow dried...
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    Blue Tongue Skink (In URGENT need of advice)

    To start out I know this isn’t a topic about Bearded dragons but I needed people to notice because I need help. So I want to reptile Expo on the seventh and I got an Halmahera blue tongue. And she was rather friendly and social at the expo. So since I’ve been looking for one of these skinks...
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    Beardie Growth

    Hi I was just wondering what size ( length and weight ) a one-year-old bearded dragon should be. My beardie recently turned one year old in January and she is about 17 inches long. I wanted to know what the average length and weight of a bearded dragon is at this age because she hasn’t seemed...
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    Northern Blue Tongue Skinks

    I am looking for a blue tongue skink available somewhere in the Oregon or Washington area. I have been looking for a long time and I’ve yet to find anything. Any chance that there might be blue tongue breeders at one of the reptile expos? I am going to the Pacific Northwest reptile Expo in...
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    UVB Lighting?

    I recently ordered a 100W Mercury Vapor Bulb for my beardie. I wanted to know if that was a good choice? The strip UVB bulb I had before wasn’t sufficient enough and I heard the Vapor bulb was good, but I wanted to know if they actually are. Thanks! :D
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    Crested Gecko Advice? Please Help!

    So I recently got a crested gecko at a reptile expo. I have read up on their care but have never owned one before. Ever since bringing him home he just sits in the same spot in his bib and never moves. I’ve changed his food twice and I don’t think he’s touched any. He is a 4 year old 50 grams...
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    Beardie Lighting Advice. Please Help!

    I am looking to get my beardie a new UVB light. The one she has now came in her tank kit and I don’t think it is providing enough UVB for proper growth. She’s 10 months old and around 13-14 inches including her tail which I heard is quite small for her age and that more UVB exposure can help. If...
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    Beardie Nail Clipping? Help?!?

    My beardie is about 9 months old and I've had her for about 6 of those months. Since I have gotten her I've clipped her nails several times, but each time she struggles and gets stressed out. Is there any alternate way she could file her nails without clipping. I've heard of stones or rocks of...
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    Feeding a 7 month old dragon?

    Hi I have a beardie that was born on Jan. 1st 2017 she is currently 7 months old and is about 11-13 inches long. I was wondering if this is around the age that I start feeding her more vegetables and less crickets or do I continue to supply her with a salad and crickets twice a day? Since I am a...
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    Breeder Question

    I've been wanting to get a second beardie lately, but I have yet to find a breeder that has reasonable prices and morphs that I want. Does anybody know where I could get a darker morph like the one in the picture below.
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    Mangled Beardie Toe! Please help!

    I have recently posted on the beardie ER about this subject. For some reason the website won't allow me to access my old post or the beardie ER so I'm posting here in health instead. My bearded Dragon has had a cut raw blackened toe for the past two weeks. When I got home this afternoon I...
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    New Pet Advice

    Hi, I have always loved animals and I'm hoping to add another to my family. I currently keep two dogs, 2 beardies, and 1 beta. I am either thinking about adding crested geckos, axolotls, or a community freshwater tank. Cats unfortunately are not an option because my dad is allergic. Rodents are...
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    Mangled Beardie Toe! Please help!

    My bd has had a injured toe for about 2 weeks now. The cause of the injury is unknown I noticed it while giving him a bath. The toe is red, raw, partially bleeding, and some scales are falling off. I have no idea whats happened and I'm really worried for my baby. Any advice would be welcomed. If...
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    Beardie Harness DIY Ideas?

    Anyone have a good idea on how to make a harness? I looked online and they are pricey. My beardies are babies still and I would hate to buy a nice harness only having to buy another and another as they grow. Only want a temporary one to keep the from bolting when I take them out and such. Any...
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    Baby Beardie Cuteness!

    Post some pics of your scaly babies doing what they do best...being adorable! I'd love to see your babies in action! :D
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    Mealworms Online?!?

    Is there anyplace I can get good mealworms for cheap online? I want to expand my beardies insect intake instead of just crix and the occasional waxworm. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!
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