Posts in Category: Reptiles September 12, 2025 by South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital What Seasonal Changes Affect Exotic Pets in the Fall? 5 Things to Watch For While most of us know how seasonal changes affect dogs and cats in the fall—hello, extra layers of fur!—seasonal changes can affect exotic animals, too. The team at South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital will share the top five changes to watch for when it comes to exotic pet fall care. Read More What Are the Signs of Heat Stress in Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals? Birds, reptiles, and small mammals have specific care requirements that owners must follow to provide optimal health and wellness throughout the year. Among other things, the weather can cause potential issues in these special pets not only because of their highly-specific needs for heat and humidity, but also as a result of their incredible sensitivities […] Read More Caring for Exotic Pets in the Texas Heat: Tips for Keeping Your Animals Cool As Temperatures Climb When the temperatures rise in Texas, so does the need for a little extra TLC for our pets. South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital wants to be sure that you don’t forget about keeping exotic animals cool, too before the weather gets too warm. Read More Winter Care Tips for Exotic Pets: How to Keep Reptiles, Birds, and Small Mammals Comfortable As temperatures drop in the winter, most of us think about how this might affect our furry, four-legged friends. But the cold affects all types of pets, especially exotic animals like reptiles, birds, and small mammals. These animals can be more vulnerable to the cold than you might expect. This is why it’s so important […] Read More