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Snake Viruses (Nidovirus, IBD): Symptoms & Signs to Watch For
Noticing strange behavior in your snake? It could be more than just a bad shed—it might be viral.
May 143 min read
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What’s the Deal With Loose Substrate?
Loose substrate can be risky for reptiles and amphibians.
Apr 234 min read
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Gut-Loading 101: Supercharging Your Feeder Insects for Healthier Reptiles
Boost your reptile’s nutrition with gut-loaded insects!
Mar 183 min read
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Bearded Dragon Health 101: Common Issues and Expert Care Solutions
Healthy dragons start with expert care!
Dec 19, 20245 min read
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Understanding Leopard Gecko Shedding: Pro Tips for Owners
Shed your fears…master the art of leopard gecko care.
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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The Secret Language of Tortoises: Understand Your Pet's Behavior
If your tortoise could talk, here’s what they’d say…
Sep 22, 20244 min read
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Understanding Bearded Dragon Behavior: What Your Pet is Trying to Tell You
Learn to speak beardie.
Jun 19, 20244 min read
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Turn on the Light! How to Choose the Right Heat and UVB Bulb for Your Reptile
Can someone turn on the lights?
Mar 28, 20233 min read
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Your Bearded Dragon Likes to Watch TV - and Other Friendly Facts about Beardies
Have the happiest birdie on the block!
Mar 19, 20234 min read
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How to Tell If Your Turtle’s Under the Weather? Four Pro Tips for Keeping Exotics Healthy
How can you tell when an exotic pet is sick?
Feb 13, 20233 min read
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UV Light in Exotics
Time for a tan!
Feb 9, 20223 min read
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How to Take Proper Care of Your Precious Bearded Dragon [Best Tips to Take It to the Vet]
The beardie lovers guide to care
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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Advice from a Vet: 3 Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe While Traveling
Keep your pet safe while traveling.
Dec 8, 20193 min read
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The Top 4 Reasons to Visit an Avian Vet
The top four reasons that your bird should see an avian vet.
Dec 2, 20194 min read
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6 of the Best Exotic Pets for Life on Long Island
Making Long Island Life a Bit More Exotic... Regardless of where you live in Long Island, you're never too far away from nature or a nice...
Jul 2, 20194 min read
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Why LIBEVC Has a CAT-Scan and Why CT Scans Save Lives in Small Mammals & Exotic Pets
CT scans save the lives of your avian or exotic pet. At Long Island Bird and Exotic vet clinic, we use CAT scans to diagnose rabbits...
May 7, 20194 min read
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There's a Lid for Every Pot, But Not So for Iguanas (Why Iguanas Make Great Pets… For the Right
Think of iguanas like… a cheese pizza. It looks amazing, you know it’s good, but you’ve been off dairy for the past three months and your...
Mar 7, 20193 min read
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Life without Sneezing: Your Guide to Exotic, Allergy-Free Pets
So you’re allergic to cats or dogs, huh? And yet, you’ve always wanted a pet, even though you know that - practically speaking - it just...
Feb 7, 20193 min read
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Live Allergy Free with Exotic Pets
Love pets, but hate sneezing? Check out our list of the best hypoallergenic pets!
Aug 11, 20182 min read
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LIBEVC - Making Exotic Pet Care Easy
Do you want to get a pet, but the traditional dog and cat are not on your radar? Do you want an animal that will provide you with...
Aug 6, 20182 min read
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