Invertebrates and Reptiles

The Zoological Medicine Service has been working to expand medical knowledge of diverse species. Invertebrates like spiders and scorpions are becoming increasingly popular and valued pets. Many of these animals have lifespans longer than dogs, and benefit from regular health care. We are working toward improving diagnostic testing and therapeutics in these animals to provide quality medicine for invertebrate pets.

Emperor Scorpion
Emperor scorpion

Grammostola spider
Grammostola spider

The University of Florida is recognized worldwide as a leader in reptile medicine. Our clinicians have extensive experience with a wide variety of reptiles, from tiny neonatal lizards to giant tortoises and crocodilians. Work at the University of Florida has led to understanding of many of the most important diseases of reptiles, including paramyxoviruses of snakes, adenoviruses of bearded dragons, herpesviruses of tortoises, and many others. Your pet reptile will receive the best care possible with the Zoological Medicine Service.

Eastern glass lizard
Eastern glass lizard

Sudan Plated Lizard
Sudan Plated Lizard


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IFAS

As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and UF Health, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

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Animal Hospitals

Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinary staff is ready to assist.

Animal Airwaves

Syndicated Podcast

Animal Airwaves

Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health, ranging from insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends.

Animal Airwaves