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Wildlife/Expert Profile
Expertise
Can answer On Subjects: Care of orphan / injured birds especially Starlings and House Sparrows/Finches. Care of most small seed, fruit and insect eating birds. Care of some reptiles. Non-Toxic species only. Specifically worked with constrictors (Rosy Boas) and common 'garden' snakes such as as rat and Gopher snakes, Florida Tortoises and Florida and mid-western US box turtles Cannot instruct individuals to care for themselves (long term): Federally protected species
Experience in the area
Lifelong experience doing hands on and self-motivated research on animal care. Game and Wildlife specialist; State of Florida (certified)1980's-1990's Veterinary tech for a State University school of Veterinary Medicine 1980's-1900's Volunteer Wildlife Centers and Veterinary offices in emergency and orphaned baby bird care 2000-now
Organizations
Online organizations/group dedicated to wildlife care
Education/Credentials
College On the job certification and education (State University) Volunteer with large Audubon group for the rescue of tortoise habitat Life-long volunteer in wildlife care.
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Recent Answers from Silver
2011-05-04 robbin nesting egg laying:
It is not impossible but if the egg gets cold or there is not a proper nest the parents recognize they may not attend the egg(s). It is always worth trying tough! If you can ever gather ANY of their nesting
2011-04-23 robin nest:
Yes, sometimes a predator will chase the birds away or of they feel a threat or if there is too much traffic (people) for them to feel safe they will abandon a nest. It is also possible the egg themselves
2011-04-20 Mallard Nest Predation...will she abandon nest?:
I am on the run but wanted to make a quick answer I will be more complete in a follow up tomorrow.. No they do not often abandon a nest, the parents may have been killed and that is why no one is
2011-04-18 found robins egg:
It is possible to hatch such an egg but very tough to do without the right equipment to keep the temperature and humidity right. I would probably give it a try if I was you though! If you ever find
2011-04-12 Mallard duck family:
First off I am sorry to hear about your loss. I really love ducks especially Mallards. I apologize for the delay in answering your question but I wanted to try and be as concise as possible. It is
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