Common health problems in pet reptiles and amphibians: causes, signs and prevention | Evidence chain

FAQ

Why do reptiles so often develop softened, deformed bones?

Mainly a lack of calcium and UVB. Prevention means adequate UVB and a calcium-sufficient diet; once deformity appears, a veterinarian should assess calcium supplementation and UVB correction.

爬虫類はなぜ骨が軟化して変形しやすいのですか？ — 主にカルシウム不足と UVB 不足です。予防には十分な UVB とカルシウムを含む食事が必要で、変形が出ている場合は獣医師にカルシウム補給と UVB の見直しを評価してもらいます。

Why do reptiles so often develop softened, deformed bones? — Mainly a lack of calcium and UVB. Prevention means adequate UVB and a calcium-sufficient diet; once deformity appears, a veterinarian should assess calcium supplementation and UVB correction.

What should you watch out for with a reptile’s heating equipment?

Without a thermostat, an animal resting directly against the heat source gets burned. Use a thermostat together with a guard.

爬虫類の保温器具では何に注意すればよいですか？ — サーモスタットのない保温器具に直接触れるとやけどします。サーモスタットとガードを併用してください。

What should you watch out for with a reptile’s heating equipment? — Without a thermostat, an animal resting directly against the heat source gets burned. Use a thermostat together with a guard.

What should you do about incomplete shedding in a reptile?

It usually comes from insufficient humidity, with retained skin most often on the toes and eyelids. Provide a humid hide; in severe cases a veterinarian should soften and remove it.

爬虫類の脱皮不全はどうすればよいですか？ — 多くは湿度不足が原因で、指先やまぶたに古い皮が残りやすくなります。湿度のあるシェルターを用意し、重い場合は獣医師に軟化・除去してもらってください。

What should you do about incomplete shedding in a reptile? — It usually comes from insufficient humidity, with retained skin most often on the toes and eyelids. Provide a humid hide; in severe cases a veterinarian should soften and remove it.