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John F Taylor

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 06/01/2012

Expertise

I can answer most questions about captive the captive care of reptiles,amphibians, and insects.

Experience in the area

International and nationally published author of many captive reptile care articles. Former editor of the San Diego Herpetological Society Newsletter. Founder of Southern California Wildlife. Most recently opened the website www.reptileapartment.com to answer questions instantly and share free care articles on the captive care of reptile and insect species.

Publications

Reptilia, Reptiles Magagazine, TFH Publications Complete Herp Care Series Uromastyx

Education/Credentials

Over a decade of experience within the reptile industry.

What do you like about this subject?

I enjoy the subject of herpetoculture because it's constantly changing as we learn new information.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to one day publish enough information where no one will have any reason for a sick reptile pet.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There are now 3 Venomous lizards in the world. Komodo Dragons are now classified as Venomous!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Reptiles carry salmonella, really cause last time I checked half the stuff in your bathroom carried worse!

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Jennifer	04/23/12	10	10	10	Thank you, I actually released them on .....
Thomas	04/09/12	10	10	10
jennifer	04/04/12	10	10	10
James	03/30/12	8	6	10	Thank you, and yes this did help .....
David	03/25/12	10	10	10	The link was VERY interesting. 38 different .....

Recent Answers from John F Taylor

2012-04-18 painted turtles:

Hey Jen, sorry about the delay. What I would do is exactly what you suggest. Put them back into the wild as they have the instincts and capabilities to survive which is the best for them. I woud release

2012-04-06 Female Bearded Dragon:

You know the only thing I can think of is this. Can she see the male? If so or if there is something like another animal that she can see in the same room ro maybe a mirror. Other than that I would have

2012-04-03 Green lizards:

Well, my initial reaction would be why do you want to get rid of the lizards? The reason the lizards are there is there is a food source for them to feed on, maybe there is a high population of spiders

2012-04-03 Chinese Water Dragon's left eye is watering!:

OK, were the antibiotics prescribed by a vet? What were the antibiotics? What were the symptoms prior? It sounds like he has some sort of infection in the sinus but not being a vet I would only be guessing

2012-03-26 Broken Tail:

Just keep it clean from debris etc and I think it should be fine. If you see redness or something like that I would take it the vet immediately. It usually takes a few months to completely heal as long

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