how often should i go to the vet?

[momohobobobo]

I haven't had my dragon for very long and i was wondering about how often i should take him in for a checkup. and i'd appreciate it if anyone could tell me about a good reptile vet in las vegas, or how to find one, i've only found one so far. And any estimate on how much it'd be? its not really a problem, im just curious.

 

[Livey]

I take mine every 6 months and take there poop too
Cant help with any locations, internet search is always good...
http://www.reptilechannel.com/reptile-health/vet-listing.aspx
this might help or finding one near to your area

 

[mickeysmomma]

I would like to go once very year, but have dropped of poop samples all the time...lol I would say at least once a year for a good check up.

I don't mess around....if they are worrying me, I take them in.

 

[momohobobobo]

how much are the samples for you? just so i can get a general range of what it'll be like

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

I take mine in for a full check up once a year and fecal samples when needed.
All vets are different in pricing. Generally beardies, which are considered exotics, are a little more expensive.
The vet I go to charges $65 for the office visit and $17 for a fecal test.
Here is a list of herp vets by state http://www.herpvetconnection.com/

 

[momohobobobo]

thats actually not as bad as i thought, but i guess it can get expensive with multiple dragons and when medication is needed. Thanks for the info