11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com Natural History The Panther Chameleon, Chamaeleo pardalis aka Furcifier pardalis, is native to the northern part of Madagascar, off the coast of Africa. Sometimes called Jungle chameleons, they are most often found in scrub forests (with shorter

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com All new animals should be quarantined upon arrival into your home or collection, no matter where you get them from. Quarantine allows you to monitor your new addition(s) for contagious diseases, in isolation, before they can infect

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com Quick facts Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) originated from the Middle East (Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan). They are ground dwelling, nocturnal, insectivorous lizards. Adults average lengths of 20-30 cm long and typically weigh 45-75 grams. Leopard geckos are

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com   Reptiles, like all animals, are susceptible to a variety of bacterial, viral, fungal, metabolic and neoplastic diseases. Unlike domestic animals (dogs, cats, cows, horses and so on) that usually act sick when they are, reptiles and

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com Natural History Colubridae are a family of snakes that make up nearly two-thirds of all known snake species, They are among the most commonly kept pet snakes because of their simple care requirements, docile temperaments, and manageable

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com Captive Environment Enclosure size should be as large as possible; suggested dimensions are 6 feet long, 2-3 feet deep, and 4-6 feet high. Opaque walls are recommended, as these animals will commonly rub their faces on glass

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com Natural History The Brazilian rainbow boa (Epicrates c. cenchria), or BRB, is a semi-arboreal, slender-bodied snake native to Peru, Venezuela, Surinam, and, of course, Brazil. Their namesake comes from the fact that their scales possess microscopic ridges

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com Natural History American box turtles (Terrapene sp.) have become popular pets because of their congenial attitudes and moderate size. They are characterized by having a domed shell which is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to