Selecting Your New Reptile

Some basic pointers for reptile owners for selecting your new reptile

Buy from a reputable source, such as a well-established breeder or a reptile specialty shop. Avoid pet stores if possible.
Only buy reptiles that were born in captivity.
Do not buy hatchlings or very small babies. They are very delicate and can be difficult to care for.
Choose a reptile that is active and alert. If possible, watch the animal as it is fed. If that is not possible, ask to see its records to determine when it was fed and whether it is eating. Do not buy from that source if such records are missing or you are not allowed to observe the reptile being fed.
Make sure the reptile has been housed properly and fed the proper diet. A bad start in life can cause health problems later on. Reptiles can live for long periods under less than ideal conditions. Even if the reptile is rehabilitated, however, renal failure, bone or other growth deformities, or other ailments may arise later in life.

What our clients say

Madison Mayson

Incredibly caring & knowledgeable staff when injured or vulnerable wildlife need attention. Thank you to all at West Toowoomba Vets. So appreciate your skills & community service.

Margaret Holmes-Middleton

A very friendly yet professional service .I take my 3 pets to the practices any time I have worries or just for their routine checks and vaccinations.
I always get the best treatment and so do my pets

Sunshine's mum

Always available and a pleasure to deal with.

Cheerio's parents

As usual everyone is very professional, friendly & caring. Even though we lost our beautiful Cheerio we really do appreciate your compassion & caring at such a difficult time. Thank you. Hard to improve on perfection but I’m sure you’s will always strive to be as good as you can.

Pumba's mum

I have always found the staff helpful and caring. I love my animals and feel they are always treated with the upmost care and respect.

Spooky's mum

Knowledgeable, friendly and caring staff. It’s always a pleasure to take my pets to this practice as they are treated like their own.

Fiona B

We can’t recommend West Toowoomba Veterinary Surgery highly enough! Michael, Christine and the vet nurses are all wonderful. They have supported us through some really difficult times with our dogs and cats. They genuinely care for us and our precious pets. The best by far!

Amber D.

I take 3 cats and have taken a guinea pig into these vets. They are affordable and more importantly my animals are calm in there presence. I won’t go anywhere else.

Havoc's dad

Prompt and thorough attention to my best mate. Options were clearly explained, with great followup

Nathan H.

West Toowoomba Vets is the best Vet in Toowoomba. Don’t go to anyone else as they listen to why you are there and care about my pet. Best vet.

Bentley's dad

At all times the staff were interested in my dog and myself, being very informative and helpful with a good care factor

Jessica B.

West Toowoomba Vets have taken care of our pets’ routine appointments and any problems that have arisen for many years now. Michael & Christine listen carefully to concerns and provide considered & knowledgeable advice and treatment options. We have been very happy with the care they’ve provided & will continue to use them well into the future