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Snakes/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer almost any question regarding snake husbandry, feeding, general care, handling, etc. I have some experience with geckos and bearded dragons. I cannot answer questions regarding breeding or venomous reptiles.
Experience in the area
I have over 10 years experience in snake husbandry. Currently, I have the following (Children's Python, Brazilian Rainbow Boa, Western Hognose, Olive Python, 2 Macklot's Pythons, D'Albert's Python, 2 Carpet Pythons, 2 Royal (Ball) Pythons, California King, Green Tree Python, Amazon Tree Boa). While I have no formal training in Herpetology, I can help most folks keep their snakes healthy and happy.
Education/Credentials
AAS in Electronic Engineering (Tennessee)
The Logistics Institute (Georgia Tech)
What do you like about this subject?
I enjoy teaching folks about snakes and common husbandry techniques.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I would like to obtain a license to keep venomous reptiles. This will have to wait until my daughter is grown.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Snakes are a lot like dogs. The each have their individual personalities. Some bite, some do not bite. Some are loving and others like to keep to themselves.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Sharron Schulte | 02/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help and for getting ..... |
| brian | 01/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jordan | 12/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | :) thank you for your time, and ..... |
| jordan | 12/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you:) |
| Randy | 12/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Awww thank you and guess what that ..... |
Recent Answers from Kevin L. Ogle
2012-02-03 Sudden death of our 17 year old ball python:
First off, I am sorry for your loss. I doubt that the bedding had anything to do with his death. In face, there is no way to know what killed him. Since dogs and cats are the mainstay of vets, little research
2012-01-31 spotted python:
Jory, The first step is to take him back to the pet store and see what they were doing to get him to eat. Try rats instead of mice or mice instead of rats. Try a baby hamster or gerbil. Try live instead
2012-01-10 albino bull snake and corn snake:
Graham, First off, I love albino bull snakes. Can you send a pic of him to me at lasher9@gmail.com? I would advise not keeping them together. While they are both colubrids, there is a 50/50 chance
2012-01-06 corn snake:
Brian, Colubrids often do not eat much in the winter months. I would not be too alarmed. You might try offering live prey, but I would not get her used to it. Otherwise, just offer on a normal schedule
2011-12-02 snake in basement:
Strangely enough, Snakes are scared to death of cats. There is no good way to catch a snake other than gathering 3 or 4 people together and looking through eveything. The most likely place you are going
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