Heather (Yexalen) - Reptiles - Veterinary Medicine - Animals/Pets

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Expert Profile: Heather (Yexalen)

Expertise: --My expertise is focused mostly on CHINESE WATER DRAGONS but I am also very experienced with many other reptiles including but not limited to: Chinese and Australian Water Dragons, Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos, Anoles, Iguanas, Skinks, Chameleons, Uromastyx, Monitors, Basilisks, Geckos and many more. I can answer questions about their enclosure, lighting, heating, feeding, bathing, supplements, minimum requirements, unique habits, and general care as well as identifying reptile species. I can also answer any question you may have about aquatic turtles including Red Ear Sliders, Yellow Belly Sliders, Painted Turtles, Musk Turtles, and a few more. I have limited experience with snakes and amphibians although I can and will do my best to get you the information you need. I have very limited experience with severe medical problems and can't answer questions that require veterinarian treatment. I prefer not to answer questions about keeping wild caught animals unless they are ill or in danger.

Experience in the area
I have experience owning and researching many species of reptiles. I have been asked to write articles for numerous reptile based websites and I have my own website focused towards reptile care. http://reptilianyex.tripod.com I have reptile care articles published at www.petplacestation.com I currently own one Chinese Water Dragon, two Leopard Geckos, one Green Anole and two Red Ear Slider Turtles.

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What do you like about this subject? I have an interest in all reptiles and believe they are truly fascinating. I enjoy caring for them and making sure every reptile has a suitable environment to not only survive but to thrive.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I hope to learn about the rare species not commonly kept as pets. I want to learn more about the reptiles in their wild environment.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Reptiles do not enjoy being held. Few will tolerate it but it should still be avoided at all costs. It is severely stressful for them and stress can cause illness. Reptiles do not make good pets for children these animals can be given as pets to children but must be taken care of by the adult. They are a large responsibility and take a huge commitment.

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Prestige Points: 4340
Knowledge	9.95 Best of the best
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Timeliness	9.96 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		3
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		10
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		700

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/13/08
10	10	10	10	10/13/08
10	10	10	10	10/12/08
10	10	10	10	10/07/08
10	10	10	10	10/06/08

User Comments

Thank you Heather, you were a big help.
(Chris on 10/13/08)

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Recent Answers from Heather (Yexalen)

2008-10-11 crested gecko and white's tree frogs: Hello Chris, No, they can not be housed together, there are too many health risks and other problems that can occur. I never recommend housing any two species of amphibean or reptiles together. Unless...

2008-10-10 Yellow bellied slider: Hello Melanie, The care for a Yellow-Bellied Slider is the exact same as the care of a Red-Eared Slider. For general and in depth care instructions (water temperature, feeding, tank size etc.) I will...

2008-10-09 bearded dragons: Hi John, Live crickets, superworms, butterworms, silkworms, roaches, fruits and vegetables are all good items. Dead crickets can also be fed but they usually wont eat them. Be sure the crickets are no...

2008-10-08 Bearded dragons: Hello Naomi, it sounds like normal eating patterns, if he starts to look "chubby" in the legs or base of his tail then let me know he may need to go on a diet. Otherwise it's perfectly normal. Baby Bearded...

2008-10-05 Chinese water Dragon: Hi Billy, it sounds like a possible infection. I am going to need more information. What kind of UVB light are you using??? (this is extremely important) What kind of substrate? Go to the pet...