Weight Checks

Yes, it is possible for your lizard to get fat!

In fact, it is quite common for lizards in captivity to be overweight owing either to being fed too much, too often or simply eating the wrong type of food items – particularly being fed on high fat items.

The good news is we can help you with advice to try and get your lizard in more appropriate condition.

To help avoid obesity issues we recommend regular weighing and measuring of your lizard so that your vet can determine his/her BODY CONDITION SCORE – that is, a quantitative assessment of weight to size and body fat to muscling)

This can be done by our veterinarians during a physical examination.