Turtle and Tortoise Health Articles

Using Ivermectin for External Parasites Treatment for Reptiles

Heating and Cooling Reptiles and Amphibians
Practical solutions for heating and cooling your reptiles and amphibians.

Giving Reptiles Medication Via Feeders
Can we give medication to our reptiles by putting the meds inside feeders, such as a pinky mouse?

Nematode Parasites Treatment: Milbemycin
Using Milbemycin proves useful in most turtles.

Reptiles Nematode Parasites Treatment: Fenbendazole
How to treat nematode parasites in reptiles.

Protozoan Parasites Treatment :Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Protozoan parasites are very common in reptiles and consist of unicellular organisms, which for the most part can be observed only with a microscope.

Nematode Parasites Treatment: Ivermectin
Ivermectin can be administered to most reptiles several ways and is safe for gravid females.

Understanding Reptile Parasites
Parasites Treatment for Reptiles

Protozoan Parasites Treatment : Sulfa Drugs
Sulfadimethoxine, sulfamethoxine, and trimethoprim sulfa are the current drugs of choice for treating coccidian infections in reptiles.

External Parasites Treatment for Reptiles: Pyrethrins and Permethrins
The key to using this group of insecticides in reptiles is to avoid spraying if possible, allow for adequate ventilation, and limit the dosage used.