Specialized Exotic Reptile Medicine
Expert care for every scaled companion.
From preventive wellness and nutrition to advanced diagnostics, hospitalization, and surgery, our team provides attentive care designed around each reptile's species, environment, and individual needs.
Reptiles We Treat
Explore our reptile care guides.
Each reptile has distinct nutritional, lighting, temperature, humidity, environmental, and medical needs. Choose a guide for species-specific information and practical care considerations.
Red-Eared Sliders
Aquatic turtles requiring clean filtered water, proper basking temperatures, UVB lighting, and balanced nutrition.
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Ball Pythons
Popular snakes whose health depends on precise heat, humidity, secure housing, nutrition, and careful observation.
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Leopard Geckos
Ground-dwelling lizards needing appropriate heat gradients, supplementation, hides, and insect-based nutrition.
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Iguanas
Large arboreal herbivores requiring strong UVB exposure, varied greens, climbing space, and preventive screening.
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Bearded Dragons
Active desert lizards that benefit from correct basking heat, UVB lighting, safe substrate, and varied nutrition.
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Box Turtles
Terrestrial turtles needing appropriate moisture, temperature, UVB exposure, varied food, and secure outdoor time.
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Sulcata Tortoises
Powerful grazing tortoises requiring extensive space, high-fiber nutrition, strong UVB, warmth, and long-term planning.
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Veiled Chameleons
Specialized arboreal lizards needing excellent ventilation, hydration, UVB, supplementation, and visual privacy.
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Corn Snakes
Active, manageable snakes requiring secure enclosures, proper temperature gradients, hides, and suitable feeding.
View care guide →Preventive Reptile Care
Healthy reptiles begin with the right environment.
Reptiles often hide illness, and husbandry concerns may develop gradually. Routine examinations and a review of temperature, lighting, humidity, nutrition, and enclosure design help establish a healthy baseline.
Wellness visits assess weight, eyes, mouth, skin, scales, shell, mobility, breathing, and body condition.
We review enclosure temperatures, UVB lighting, humidity, substrate, hydration, and enrichment.
Fecal testing can help detect intestinal parasites and other abnormalities affecting digestive health.
Bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasound, endoscopy, or other testing may be advised based on the individual.
Recognizing Change
Subtle symptoms deserve attention.
You know your reptile's normal appetite, activity, posture, shedding, and behavior best. A change that appears minor may signal a medical or environmental concern.
Contact us promptly if you notice:
For urgent or life-threatening concerns, call the hospital immediately at (904) 256-0043.
Reptile Services
Comprehensive exotic-reptile care.
Recommendations are tailored to your reptile's species, age, history, environment, and medical needs.
Continue Learning
Helpful next steps for reptile families.
Reptile Resources
Explore educational materials covering nutrition, lighting, temperature, humidity, housing, and common concerns.
Browse reptile resources →Educational Videos
Watch practical guidance from the Exotic Bird Hospital team and learn more about exotic-pet care.
Watch videos →Emergency Preparedness
Review essential planning information and know where to seek help when the hospital is closed.
View emergency information →Thoughtful veterinary care for the reptile you love.
Request an appointment online or call our team with questions about your companion's needs.