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Reptile Vet Visit Prep

Organize husbandry details, symptoms, and questions before your appointment

Dragon's Name:
Age:
Weight:
Morph:
Reptile Vet / Clinic:
Appointment Date:

Husbandry Summary

Bring this to your appointment. Most reptile health issues trace back to husbandry, so accurate numbers help.

Husbandry Detail Current Setup / Value
Enclosure type & size
Basking temp (surface)
Cool-side temp
Night temp
Humidity %
UVB bulb type & age
UVB distance to dragon
Substrate
Staple diet (insects)
Greens / veg offered
Calcium / D3 schedule
Multivitamin schedule

Symptoms & Timeline

List what you have noticed and when it started, most recent first.

Date Noticed Symptom Change Since

Questions for the Vet

Write down everything you want to ask, plus the vet's answers and follow-up plan.

Finding a reptile / exotic vet: Not every clinic treats reptiles. Search the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) directory, ask local reptile groups, or call ahead to confirm the clinic regularly sees bearded dragons. Establish care before an emergency, and ask about after-hours options.

This worksheet helps you prepare for and get the most from a veterinary visit. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment by a qualified reptile or exotic vet.