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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
JRFK U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 42.1 --Last 90 Days(hr) 56.8 Total Questions 36	I can answer most questions about husbandry concerning most lizards and snakes and turtles/tortoises. I can answer basic breeding questions about most snakes and some about geckos and lizards. I can identify many species of reptile by looking at them. I specialize in arboreal (tree dwelling) snakes. I can help with properly setting up terrariums for most reptiles. I can also help identify possible health problems or concerns. I have some experience with turtles tortoises and crocodilians. I will do my best to help you care for your pet and understand the natural wildlife we may run into in our daily lives.
BPC U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.89 Politeness 9.90 Response Time(hr) 13.5 --Last 90 Days(hr) 10.0 Total Questions 1386	My area of expertise would be snakes and reptile genetics (again mostly w/ snakes). Although I have dealt w/ almost all species of reptiles commonly sold in the US.
Donna Fernstrom U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.97 Politeness 9.91 Response Time(hr) 4.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.6 Total Questions 393	My particular focus is on snakes and lizards, but I have a decent smattering of knowledge of turtles and crocodilians as well, plus the experience to get relevant information quickly if I don't have it on hand in my brain. I can answer questions on captive care, diet, breeding, incubation of eggs, starting hatchlings, and more. I am particularly experienced with ball pythons, Lygodactylus geckos and other small lizards with similar care requirements, leopard geckos, and garter snakes.
Diane U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.93 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 2.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 4.8 Total Questions 3073	I am well versed in all aspects of the care and keeping of green iguanas, leopard geckos and bearded dragons. This includes all husbandry issues pertaining to the above species. I am not a vet so I cannot answer medical questions. I research other reptiles and am able to give general information on other species of lizards. I prefer not to answer snake questions as that I have not researched them enough.
cathy p. U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.57 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 14.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 14.6 Total Questions 42	I can answer mostly anything about Uromastyx.
Thea Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.94 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 28.3 --Last 90 Days(hr) 34.3 Total Questions 1451	I can answer questions on the proper husbandry and diet of Iguanas, bearded dragons, geckoes, skinks, chameleons, tortoises, box turtles, treefrogs, non-venomous snakes and tarantulas. Also the breeding of some species of feeder insects. I have no experience with venonmous snakes and only limited experience with aquatic turtles.
Mick U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Response Time(hr) 37.5 --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.4 Total Questions 443	NO PRIVATE QUESTIONS! YOUR QUESTION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE THE INFO REQUESTED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS!. I can answer questions related reptile husbandry, field ID (esp. in Texas and the SW), legal aspects, and intermediate-advanced level medical care. I am the director of Wichita Falls Reptile Rescue (TX), a founding member of The Society for Horned Lizard Preservation, a member of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Assoc, and a subscriber to the International Veterinary Information Service. I do most of my own veterinary care in-house, including minor surgery and necropsy. I am most experienced in Chelonia with box turtles and common smaller tortoises; and in Squamata with everything from Anoles, Geckos, Beardies, and Monitors, to venomous snakes. I am most known for my expertise with horned lizards (Phrynosoma). With snakes, my primary expertise is in Crotalids (rattlesnakes), but I can answer a broad range of questions about various species. I am not aware of any reptile related question that I would not be able to provide some reasonable answer for. I have a direct style and may tell you something you did not want to hear; but the welfare of the animal comes FIRST with me, and I .....
Tina Beatty- Quiao U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.66 Politeness 9.95 Response Time(hr) 63.1 --Last 90 Days(hr) 21.3 Total Questions 316	I can tell you how to care for almost all amphibians and reptiles. Turtles are my specialty. I love them. I have worked in the pet industry for years and if I don't know the answer I will find it, for the well being of your pet. I have two bearded dragons, an iguana, two senegal chameleons and some anoles. I am a pet care specialist for a large pet chain. I managed a petshop for five years before this . Please ask me.
John F Taylor U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.78 Clarity of Response 9.76 Politeness 9.97 Response Time(hr) 54.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 77.2 Total Questions 592	I can answer most questions about captive the captive care of reptiles,amphibians, and insects.
Tracie Kretzschmar U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.95 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 10.2 --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.3 Total Questions 4637	I can answer questions pertaining to health, UVB specifics, overall husbandry care & supplementation, analysis of blood test results, and behavioral problems & handling. I can answer questions pertaining to bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, uromastyx & ball pythons. I can answer adeno virus related questions in bearded dragons, & then specifically about the testing methods as well. I am beginning an Pogona Adeno Testing Society in 2008 which will help to begin to start some standardization within the bearded dragon colonies of the breeders who choose to test.

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2012-02-10 Bloated bluish belly - Impacted?:

Hello Brandon, The tank setup looks good! Do you have an undertank heater & a basking light, also? I couldn't tell what type of lighting you were using. The stool of ChiChi was green?? That is usually

2012-02-10 Red Eared Slider Health:

Well, that could a number of things. Please tell me what the water temperature, basking spot, and ambient temperature is at. Also does the turtle have a place where they can haul themselves out completely

2012-02-09 Turtle Anatomy:

Hello Karrleigh, As far as different parts of the stomach, there are just organs which work in conjunction with the stomach. The intestines are connected to the stomach as well as the esophagus.

2012-02-09 veiled chameleon:

Frankie, It sounds like you did your homework. I can tell just because you have her in the correct enclosure. The biggest mistake is putting them in glass. They are extremely shy and go of feed just by

2012-02-08 Bearded Dragon on his back:

Hi Stacey, The first thing I notice is that you don't mention any source of uvb lighting. Without uvb, they are unable to process the calcium in their food and will develop metabolic bone disease..which

Reptiles/Experts

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BPC

Donna Fernstrom

Diane

cathy p.

Thea

Mick

Tina Beatty- Quiao

John F Taylor