For those interested in viewing reptile images including x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, biopsy and surgery, this section is for you. Be aware it isn't for everyone. There are graphic photos and videos showing injury, disease and entire surgical procedures on a variety of reptiles for a variety of problems. The majority of these videos were recorded and posted by The Reptile Doctor. We hope you find these interesting and educational.
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Left forearm amputation on a bearded dragon. The severe injury was caused by a tank mate. This vet strongly urges not to co-habitat bearded dragons to avoid this type of attack bite injury that often results in loss of limbs, tail or life
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Surgical removal of eggs from an egg bound bearded dragon. The uterus is preserved on request and the bearded dragon was not spayed for future breeding by keeper.
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This video is part 1 of 2. This Turtle was hit by a car fracturing the shell. X-ray show she was filled with eggs but also showed in addition to her shell fracture her pelvis was fractured. Concern over her inability to pass the eggs thru the fractured pelvis prompts the surgical egg removal. The x-rays clearly show the eggs, shell and pelvic fractures.
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This video is part 2 of 2 showing the same turtle that just had surgical egg removal having her shell repaired using safe, nontoxic dental material.
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This video of a growth removal from a diamond python contains x-ray and ultrasound studies as well. The growth pathology showed it to be a low grade Sarcoma. Low grade means it has a low chance of regrowth or spreading.
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This bearded dragon was diagnosed with an eye cancer. Eye is removed in expectation of removing all of the cancer and to alleviate pressure for comfort.
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A healthy bearded dragon being spayed.
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Intestinal Abscess removed from a Black Headed Python.
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This monitor was egg bound.
The Reptile Doctor This shows an owner surrendered bearded dragon with severe MBD.
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This huge growth had grown around the tiny bone and muscle responsible for the bearded dragon's ability to puff his beard. The Doctor preserves the structures and points it out. The ability to puff the beard was retained.
The Reptile Doctor This shows the removal of a huge tail cancer, a melanoma. Anatomy structure of the hemipenes highlighted.
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Reptile X-rays
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Bearded Dragon Prolapse X-ray
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Bearded dragon having endoscopic retrieval of gastric foreign body. It swallowed a piece of plastic tube,
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Bearded Dragon having an endoscopic liver biopsy
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X-rays showing MBD, fractures, splint and bone pins |
X-ray video -American Alligator breathing
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This turtle has a cracked shell and Dr. discovers a palate fracture on the roof of her mouth.
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Xray of a tegu with impaction as a result of temps being too low for the reptile to properly digest and defecate. The impacted material is a large amount of poop and a small amount of bark.
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Detailed necropsy photographs of a juvenile bearded dragon who died from crushed walnut shell impaction.
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This article will provide a review of the anatomy and physiology of the reptilian cardiovascular system, the common diagnostic tests used to assess cardiac function, and the common disease presentations associated with the cardiovascular system.
'When The End Is In Sight:Cloacal Organ Prolapses in Chelonians', article by Sandy Barnett, Herpetologist
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