The Exotics Vet

31/10/2026

Great advice from the RSPCA. Breeding season is here and there are lots of young birds starting to leave their nests. Sometimes due to storms, strong winds or simply learning to take flight, they can be misplaced from their nests and parents so read below to find out how you can help if you come across any little ones!

Found a baby bird? Here's what to check 👇
⚠️ First, check from a safe distance. If the bird appears sick or is dead, avoid contact and follow the H5 bird flu advice below.

🐣 Feathers: Does it have developing flight feathers?
📢 Calling: Is it making a noise?
👀 Alert: Bright and responsive?
👉 Perching: Can it perch on its own?
🪽 Wings: Does it appear to be using both wings normally?
🌳 Safety: Is it in safe area?

✅ All YESES? The baby bird can possibly be reunited with its parents.

❌ Any NOS? It may need help from a vet, experienced wildlife carer or our RSPCA Wildlife Hospital.

☎️ Need help? Call our RSPCA Hotline on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) 7am - 7pm, 365 days a year.

‼️ H5 bird flu has been detected in Queensland.
If you see a sick or dead bird or other wildlife, avoid contact, record what you see and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

23/10/2026

Due to the stormy weather we are experiencing some technical issues with our phones and internet. Thank you all for your patience while we sort it out and we hope to have the issue resolved soon ☔️

02/10/2026

We apologise for interrupting your scrolling but King Loki here has an announcement. He has decided to give the staff a well needed rest, therefore we will be closed Monday the 5th for the Kings birthday public holiday. The clinic will be back to business as usual from Tuesday 👑

For emergencies please contact:

👑 Brisbane Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Services (BVECCS): (07) 3264 9400

👑 Pet Emergency Northlakes: (07) 3384 2233

If you find any sick or injured wildlife please contact your local wildlife rescue organisation. For the Moreton Bay area our contacts are:

👑Wildlife Rescue QLD – 0478 901 801
👑RSPCA QLD – 1300 264 625
👑WIRES – 1300 094 737

Have a safe and fun long weekend, from all of us at The Exotics Vet! 🐔🦎🐹

27/09/2026

🐀 Baby Rats Looking for Their Forever Homes! 🐀

A few months ago, a family of rats was found and brought into the clinic. Mum, Dad and their six babies were taken in by Nurse Chrissy who cared for them at her home.

Not long after, Mum started showing signs that she might be pregnant again, so she was placed on pregnancy watch. A few weeks later, she surprised us by giving birth to another 13 healthy babies!

The babies are now 6 weeks old and are full of energy, playful, curious and ready to find their forever homes.

There are currently 7 females and 6 males available for adoption.
The adoption fee is $20 and will go towards the ongoing care of the remaining rat family.

If you’re interested in giving one of these adorable little ones a loving forever home, please fill out the adoption form below and Nurse Chrissy will be in contact with you.

https://forms.gle/qsAyURcjscFQHhVc8

23/09/2026

Shadow, Fizz, Ninja, Malakai, Luna and Storm all visited Dr Brock last week for their annual health checks and routine blood tests. 🪶

We’re happy to say they all passed with flying colours! Shadow even had a few tricks to show off to the team.

Can you guess the different bird species in the first picture?

Regular check-ups are important to help keep our exotic companions happy and healthy. Routine examinations and blood tests help us monitor their health and detect potential problems early, even when they seem perfectly well.

Looking forward to seeing the flock next year!🌈

20/09/2026

Meet Fleck the axolotl!🫧

Fleck came to us after his owner noticed he wasn’t growing as much as he should. Although bright and alert, he just wasn’t quite himself.

At 28g, Fleck was significantly underweight for his age, so our team got to work investigating. Faecal assessments and radiographs revealed that Fleck had ingested some of the substrate from his tank. This can happen when food falls to the bottom and is accidentally eaten along with the substrate.

Fleck needed a course of enemas, medication and some adjustments to his husbandry at home to help remove the substrate. Thankfully, he has since made a fantastic recovery!

Now weighing a whopping 60g, Fleck’s gills have started to regrow and his personality is back bigger than ever. It’s wonderful to see him thriving again, and that sweet little smile is hard to resist!

Keep up the good work, Fleck. We’ll see you next time for your annual health check! 🫧

15/09/2026

They grow up ssso fast 🐍
Ollie the olive python and his slithery friends Draco, Kreacher and Enyo visited Dr Vanessa and the team for their annual check up, weigh in and measure last week. The snakes had all recently shed and were looking ssspectacular. As you can sssee, it was all hands on deck for Ollie's turn! Can you guess how much Ollie weighed in!?

Info tip: Olive Pythons can grow to impressive sizes however it is important they have regular exercise to prevent mobility issues, obesity and spinal issues. It also provides necessary enrichment for our slithery friendssss.🐍

Thanks Donnie for bringing in your collection and we look forward to seeing everyone next year!

04/09/2026

*OWNER FOUND* We have a lost cinnamon green cheek conure in the clinic.
If you have lost your pet and think it could be yours please call the clinic on 30602112 with details of your pet.

27/08/2026

*OWNER FOUND* We have a lost green cheek conure in the clinic.
If you have lost your pet and think it could be yours please call the clinic on 30602112 with details of your pet.

21/08/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share this post and news however WRQLD, Wildlife Warriors, ourselves and other clinics in the area are still receiving cases and need your help. Please if anyone in the Margate, Woody Point or Clontarf area sees any suspicious activity or information could possibly relate to these cases report it to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

In recent weeks, Wildlife Rescue Queensland volunteers have responded to more than a dozen calls for magpies with serious injuries across Margate and Woody Point, including broken legs and injuries to wings, with many presenting in the same or similar locations.

A number of these birds have been rescued and transported to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and other veterinary clinics. Sadly, the consistency of these injuries has raised serious concerns that the birds may have been deliberately harmed.

Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors has confirmed six magpies admitted to the Wildlife Hospital suffered severe leg fractures and were unable to be saved.

We’re asking the community to keep an eye out for magpies with similar injuries and remain vigilant for any suspicious activity involving wildlife.

If you see suspicious activity or have information that may assist in identifying those responsible, please contact Crime Stoppers Queensland on 1800 333 000.