Ron's Ball Python Blog

When I read posts throughout the Internet, I tend to think that reptile and herp vets are evil people that turn into horrible monsters when the moon is full. I might actually believe this nonsense if it weren’t for the fact that I have wonderful relationships with many vets myself so I know they aren’t evil at all. Reading posts on forums (including ours), one might get the impression that reptile and herp vets are evil monsters because most people seem to try to avoid them like the plague!

Vets have pursued many years of higher education in order to understand and treat an assortment of animals, including reptiles and herps. Just because your ball python or reptile is unable to bark or meow doesn’t mean you should not take it to the vet if you feel something is wrong with it. Forums (like our forum) are a great resource for information but it’s by no means a way to avoid taking your ball python or reptile to the vet if it needs attention.

The sad reality is that if you can’t afford a visit to the vet in the event that your animal sincerely needs the attention, you may have to ask yourself, “Should I really keep an animal or reptile as a pet, especially since it relies on me exclusively if it ever needs the assistance of a vet?”

You can now locate local Reptile & Herp Vets through our website. They’re there for your pet and are not evil people so seek their assistance if the situation warrants it.

Reptile and herp veterinarians are your friends