http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/ Herpetology Central - A club for all reptile and amphibian enthusiasts! Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:18 GMT cody b. hughey http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6420 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6420 Hi Duncan, What's your favorite site/forum for Leos? I'm new-ish to the reptile world but have learned a lot this year after losing one to a case of MBD. Mon, 13 May 2013 18:32:13 GMT herpsmod http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6419 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6419 In case anyone didn't receive a notification that some new links are posted on the group Links page, "S" has posted some useful stuff and I thought it was a Sun, 12 May 2013 08:21:27 GMT S http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6418 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6418 Find a vet for help here: http://www.reptilechannel.com/reptile-health/vet-listing.aspx Most sick turtles need vet care and antibiotics or other medications to Sat, 11 May 2013 18:30:49 GMT zookeeper1367 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6417 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6417 I was curious how things went with your turtle? Was the milky silk over her entire body or just in some places? Had you recently done any water change? I ask Thu, 09 May 2013 17:05:14 GMT Amber Hallacy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6416 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6416 This is normal behavior for a monitor, even one that is hand raised. Monitors really are not the most sociable reptile pet to have, although they can make Wed, 08 May 2013 08:22:46 GMT S http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6415 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6415 I'd make sure it's not too hot in the cage first--could be escaping heat. try adding more hide spots next--might want more "privacy". lots of reptiles are bred Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:26:52 GMT edward.rickenbacker http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6414 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6414 Hi all My name is Edward ( Eddie ) i have had reptiles of some sort or another for 23 years now currently i have a ball python (Satan) one year old and just Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:07:44 GMT Brandon http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6413 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6413 I have Started a breeding operation and would like to see everybodys interest in it if you dont mind! Then do's and Dont's per say Im not trying to make a lot Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:11:13 GMT Renee Smith http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6412 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6412 That's very good advice. Over the years I, too have taken my painted turtle, my 2 plecostomus (fish), and my pet birds to an exotic vet doctor when they were Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:10:58 GMT cody b. hughey http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6411 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6411 A lot of times with reptiles once you see signs of illness, they're difficult to treat. Are you able to get her to a reptile specialist vet? That might be Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:06:51 GMT H http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6410 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6410 I don't know how far you live from Lansing, MI, but they have an excellent vet clinic just outside the city.  My snake had to have surgery a couple years ago Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:01:44 GMT Micah Colson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6409 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6409 I am not really sure about that. I looked it up online and the best I could find is a disease. Just do more research and see if you can find out what it is. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:40:12 GMT Efrain http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6408 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6408 Hello to the reptile gurus, i\I have a painted turtle that got sick, she have like a milky silk over the skin and eyes and I want to save my pet. she eat and Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:13:19 GMT zookeeper1367 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6407 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6407 I was just wondering if bean PLANTS are herp safe? My daughter planted one of the red beans from a bag of dried beans I had been preparing for dinner one Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:01:57 GMT H http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6406 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/herpetologycentral/message/6406 Hello.  I've had a Rosy Boa for fifteen years ( I believe he's over twenty.)  Lately he hasn't been pooping as frequently as he used to.  Someone suggested