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Reptile First Aid Kit: Be Prepared for Your Scaly Companion

Reptiles may look tough, but they can be surprisingly delicate when it comes to injury, illness, or stress. Whether you live with a bearded dragon, a curious corn snake, or a stoic tortoise, a reptile-specific first aid kit is essential for handling minor issues or stabilizing your pet before a vet visit.

Here’s everything you need to build your own reptile first aid kit and keep your cool when your cold-blooded buddy needs help.



Essential First Aid Supplies for Reptiles

Basic Tools:

  • Tweezers or hemostat – For removing stuck shed or debris

  • Blunt-tipped scissors – For cutting gauze or vet wrap

  • Syringes (1ml, 3ml, 10ml) – For oral fluids or wound flushing

  • Q-tips and cotton balls – Great for gentle cleaning

  • Digital thermometer – To check ambient and basking temps

  • Heating pad – Provides heat in cases of low temperature


Wound Care & Emergency Items:

  • Saline or sterile eye wash – Flush eyes or rinse wounds

  • Betadine or chlorhexidine – For cleaning injuries (diluted with water)

  • Triple antibiotic ointment (no pain relief) – Vet-approved only

  • Yunnan Baiyao powder – Bleeding control (ask vet about dosing)

  • Styptic powder – For minor bleeds, especially during nail or claw trims

  • Vet wrap & gauze pads – Bandaging supplies for wounds or cracks

  • Towel or pillowcase – For safe restraint


Hydration & Support:

  • Unflavored Pedialyte or Repta-Boost – Supportive hydration

  • Critical Care (herbivore or carnivore formula) – For reptiles needing feeding support


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Add These Extras for Peace of Mind

  • Emergency vet contact list – Keep your exotic vet + after-hours hospital numbers handy

  • Medical record copies – Treatment history and species-specific notes

  • Travel carrier – In case you need to transport your reptile safely



The Best First Aid Is Preparedness

Whether it’s a scratch, a sudden illness, or an environmental issue, having a ready-to-go reptile first aid kit empowers you to act fast and get your pet the help they need. And as always, these tools should support—not replace—professional veterinary care.


Need expert reptile care when you’re away or want guidance on how to support your scaly sidekick? Book with Bird Girl Pet Services and rest easy knowing your reptile is in trusted hands.


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