Most reptiles don't eat daily but you should offer food every day until you learn its routine. To reduce chances of illness, feed your pet from dishes, never off the aquarium floor. Young reptiles need vitamins every day, while older reptiles require vitamins every other day. We can help you select vitamins for your pet. Mites, parasites and mouth rot are common reptile ailments.
Mites are too small for the human eye to notice, but their dropping leave a white film on reptiles.
If you notice your pet becoming thin despite eating well, it may have parasites. Mouth rot is a serious bacterial infection that causes yellow, crusty sores to form on a reptile's mouth and gums. Though not fatal in itself, it makes eating painful and could lead to starvation. These illnesses should be treated by a veterinarian. After treatment, the aquarium must be washed thoroughly to prevent re-infestation.