Basic First Aid Supplies

• Gauze pads 

• Sterile, non-stick gauze pads for bandaging

• Sterile saline flush (sold at pharmacies)

• Gauze rolls

• Adhesive tape (cloth and waterproof)

• Antiseptic wipes, soap or spray

• Cotton balls and swabs

• Hydrogen peroxide (check the date on the bottle; replace as necessary)

• Rubbing alcohol

• Disposable gloves

• Electronic thermometer

• Lubricating jelly

• Scissors

• Good tweezers or needlenose pliers (not old rusty ones!)

• A pillowcase (for temporary confinement)

• Electrolyte solution (e.g., Gatorade, Pedialyte)

• Powdered calorie supplement (several commercial brands for reptiles are available)

• Small, soft spatula (for opening mouths)

• Nail clippers

• Non-prescription antibiotic ointment (available at drug stores)

• Small flashlight

• Paper towels

• Plastic eyedropper or syringes

• Utility knife (such as a Swiss Army knife)

• Several large paperclips or popsicle sticks (to be used as splints)

• Styptic powder (clotting powder; available at pet and drug stores)

• Sharpie pen