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Reptile Veterinary Care

Our name, “The Unusual Pet Vets”, is certainly no accident. We cater to a host of exotic animals of different shapes and sizes, fur and feathers – and even scales. The Unusual Pet Vets are reptile vets located in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide.

We have a true understanding of what it means to take comprehensive care of your reptilian pets. From bearded dragon care all the way to snake care, we have taken the time to develop our expertise. Our knowledge of reptiles extends past the norm, covering the entire spectrum of reptiles such as snakes (both pythons and elapids), lizards (dragons, monitors/goannas, skinks, and geckos), and chelonians (tortoises and turtles).

At Unusual Pet Vets, you will find a lizard veterinarian, herp veterinarian, turtle vet, and for all intents and purposes your dedicated reptile doctor. Your cold-blooded companions will be in the best of hands – and can look forward to a continuously happy and healthy life.

Reptiles can be challenging to look after, especially due to a lot of misinformation that seems to be found everywhere. Each species comes with its own dietary and environmental requirements, making the decision to keep a reptile as a pet one that demands real thought.

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What Can We Help With?

Our qualified reptile vets are experienced with the latest in quality care and can help with:
  • General health check-ups including dietary or housing checks
  • Soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery
  • Sexing
  • Behaviour analysis and discussion
  • Advanced diagnostic imaging (x-rays, ultrasounds and CT)
Our veterinarians each have particular interests and experience with exotic and unusual pets such as reptiles, and are recognised for their knowledge. There are differences between owning, treating and caring for a reptile – some glaring and some subtle. We know, appreciate and circumvent these differences.
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Reptile Vets That Care

The decision to have pet reptile goes beyond reptile care itself. It is a case of time, dedication and responsibility, but it can very rewarding for you and your pet reptile/s.

The Unusual Pet Vets cater to reptiles across Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide, so you’ve come to the right place. Our team has hands-on experience and knowledge in all aspects of reptile veterinary care.

The Unusual Pet Vets will educate you on how best to meet your pet snake’s dietary needs, enclosure preparation and management, as well as day-to-day care. When it comes to the health and happiness of your pet reptile, you can always count on us for personalised care and trusted service.

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Additional Information

We’ve put together a collection of reptiles care and information sheets to help you feed reptiles properly, identify diseases that often occur, and how to generally care for your beloved pet.

Reptiles Are Best Treated by a Trusted Reptile Veterinarian With In-depth Knowledge of Reptile Medicine

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When Should You Take Your Pet Reptile To The Vet?

Reptiles require an extraordinary amount of care and attention. Sometimes deciding when exactly you should take your reptile to the vet can be difficult.

For starters, it is always a good idea to take your reptile to the vet shortly after you receive them in order to get them checked for any parasites that may later cause illness.

The following are signs and symptoms you should bring your reptile in for expert veterinary care:

It is not looking alert, not active and tongue is not moving

Eyes and mouth aren’t clear

It is moving around the enclosure with an open mouth

It is not breathing normally

It is struggling to shed (usually snakes shed all in one go but if it is shedding in little pieces there may be a problem)

It is not eating regularly or omitting a foul odour when it opens its mouth

You notice any skin wounds or lumps

Why Choose The Unusual Pet Vets?

  • We are a qualified team with a wealth of reptile experience and knowledge
  • State-of-the-art clinics with on-site laboratories, surgical and anaesthesia facilities, and more
  • We offer fact sheets, training courses and documentation to ensure that your reptile remains healthy.

Just like any other pet, exotic or otherwise, reptiles need quality care, that’s what the Unusual Pet Vets provide. Contact us today to book in an appointment or ask any questions!

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FAQs

What kinds of reptiles do you treat?

The clinic treats a wide variety of reptiles including snakes (both pythons and elapids), lizards (dragons, monitors/goannas, skinks, geckos) and chelonians (tortoises and turtles).

Regular checks are very important because reptiles tend to hide signs of illness. A yearly check-up (or more often if you have a new pet or one with known issues) helps monitor diet, housing, UV/heat setup, and detect early problems.

Watch for reduced appetite, weight loss, abnormal droppings, changes in skin/scale condition, lethargy or refusal to bask. Because reptiles mask illness, these changes should trigger a vet visit.

Yes — each species has unique needs for heat, light (including UVB), humidity, substrate and enclosure size. The clinic offers husbandry assessments to ensure your reptile’s environment supports optimal health.

Diet depends on species, age and health status. For example some lizards need high-calcium diets and live insects, while snakes may require whole prey of appropriate size. Incorrect diet is a common cause of illness in reptiles.

Yes, for example the “ScaleStart” package is tailored for new lizard owners and includes health check, gender identification, faecal testing, x-ray, microchipping, UVB testing and food or supplement bag.

The clinic offers advanced diagnostic imaging (x-rays, ultrasounds, CT), soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, and specialist procedures specific to reptiles.

Good hygiene, appropriate enclosure design, correct diet and regular faecal testing are key. The clinic can help set up a prevention program and screen for internal or external parasites.

Loss of appetite in reptiles is a serious concern. Because they can hide illness so well, you should book a vet appointment as soon as possible for assessment of diet, environment and possible underlying disease.

Yes. The Unusual Pet Vets have reptile-experienced staff and services across multiple locations including Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney.