Re: [gecko]finding a vet

[Julie Bergman]

Hi Jessica, jessica wrote: Julie,   Oh, he's totally healthy except that he's only interested in crickets lately (he used to be on mealworms). Geckos often get bored with just one food item. Variety is best to keep them interested. You can also try superworms and waxworms (famous gecko crack) on occasion. Another thing folks run into with leopards is sexual maturity and a normal drop in food consumption that occurs between one and two years when most of their growing is done. But he hasn't seen a vet since I've had him (possibly ever) and I'd just like to make sure there's nothing going on that I'd miss.  I'm definitely an overprotective gecko mom. LOL! I'd say you fit in pretty well here! ;) It's also nice to know that if he does have a health issue down the road I'll have someone that I'm comfortable with to take him to. Absolutely!   I'm also going to add a couple of females to the family in a month or so, and I want to make sure I have a healthy environment for them to come to (not that they'll go right in with him at first anyway).   Good deal! Thanks for the ARAV link, it looks like I have lots of choices.   You are welcome. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns about your gex. Julie Bergman -Jessica  -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Julie Bergman Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 4:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [gecko]finding a vet Hi Jessica, What is the health issue if you don't mind sharing? We all learn here by sharing this kind of stuff and the solutions we come up with to resolve health issues. I am not familiar with vets in that area, I usually refer folks to the ARAV (Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians )website to select a non-domestic vet in their area. http://www.arav.com/USMembers.htm Best of luck! Julie Bergman GGA lifetime member www.geckoranch.com jessica wrote:   Could someone point me in the direction of a list of herp vets that have been recommended or at least commented on by lizard keepers?  I need to find a vet to a routine checkup for my leo, and I'd rather not just open the yellow pages, close my eyes, and point.  Or perhaps the Maryland/DC suburb folks could pass on some names?   -Jessica