Top Items for a Reptile First Aid Kit

When owning exotic animals, especially reptiles, one should be knowledgeable in basic first aid regarding minor injuries to your reptile!

A basic first aid/emergency kit should consist of:

• Betadine or povidine iodine

• Dechlorinated water and/or unflavored Pedialyte

• Cotton swabs

• Sterile Gauze

• Neosporin without pain relief

• Dechra Miconahex + Triz wipes

• Vetericyn Spray

• Vet wrap

• Sterile saline

• Manuka honey

• Unflavored water-based lubricant

• Tweezers

• Nitrile or disposable gloves

• Your preferred reptile calorie supplement (Emeraid, Oxbow Critical Care, Reptiboost)

• Calcium powder with and without vitamin D3

• Hot Hands + protective towel

• The following can be prescribed under a veterinarian's guidance and may be helpful in emergencies:

  • SMZ or other oral antibiotics

  • Terramycin eye ointment

  • SSD Cream

  • Subcutaneous fluids (Type of fluids would depend on the animal's condition)

I also suggest buying instant and quick meals for your animal, such as Repashy's diets, if you have to grab your first aid/emergency kit and move quickly!

~This article was written by Bailey~