A health examination is an important part of keeping your reptile healthy and happy. We recommend 6 monthly veterinary checks. Your reptile will receive a full physical examination, including faecal examination and assessment of their diet and environment.
We kindly ask our reptile owners to bring the following to the visit:
Listed below are descriptions of common laboratory tests that are recommended and can be performed during the Reptile Health Examination. Many of these tests may be recommended for diagnostic purposes if your reptile ever becomes unwell and it is always ideal to have a ‘baseline’ or normal values for your pet to compare these to in times of illness.
| Test Type | How is the test performed? | What does the test show? | When is this test recommended? |
| Faecal examination | Microscope exam of the faeces | Parasites Bacterial levels Yeast levels |
All reptiles |
| Oral examination | Microscope exam of oral swabs | Parasites Bacterial levels Yeast levels |
Some reptiles |
| Haematology | Blood sample | Anaemia Infections Inflammation |
All reptiles |
| Biochemistry | Blood sample | Liver function Kidney function Calcium levels Blood sugar levels Electrolyte levels |
Some reptiles |
