All reptile species can be infected with hypothermia. When this happens, the reptile will appear weak and will move less. Until such time, it will stop moving.
For hypothermic lizards, they do not use their legs to stand up. They will lie flat on their bellies. Snakes will not slither, turtles do not want to swim, and tortoises stay in their shells.
When reptiles do not move, they don’t eat and drink. They end up being dehydrated and may also lose fats. Their eyes become sunken because of the fat loss. Their spines become more pronounced as they lose body fats further.
Due to the combined dehydration and hypothermia, snakes and lizards will not be able to shed their skin properly. They may have old skin hanging around their body. The skin may also appear cracked and dry. They also have scutes growing on top of each other. This condition is called pyramiding.
Any sign of illness exhibited by your pet should require a visit to your animal hospital Pasadena, MD for proper medical attention. Set an appointment here: http://glenburnievet.com/
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