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Expertise
I can answer 98% of all questions regarding the husbandry of most desert to temperate climate omnivore and herbivore lizards. This would include bearded dragons, and skinks. I can also answer questions regarding iguanas. I can not help with snakes,amphibians,crustations or arachnids. For tortoises I will only refer you to the World Chelonian Trust. I am not a vet, but I've had enough medical (human) training to know that when a reptile is showing symptoms he needs definitive care. That means a vet, period. I can help with a few conditions, such as prolapse, so that the animal has the best chance at the vet to treat and recover. The answer to having two species sharing the same habitat will always be no. Just because you don't like my answer does not mean I'm wrong. As for breeding animals, especially bearded dragons who already have a weak gene pool as it is, you will get all the reasons why you shouldn't. There are enough inexperienced breeders out there, filling pet stores with undersized sickly babies, I will not add to their number. If you need a lizard identified, please give me an idea of where you live and a description of the animal.
Experience in the area
I own and breed bearded dragons (pogona vitticeps). I've been a member of several e-mail lizard care groups, I am both a forum chat moderator for Reptilerooms.com, and forum moderator for Pogona and Babyiguana Yahoo Groups. I have soaked in the knowledge of some of the best researchers, rehabbers, and herp veterinarians from those groups
Organizations
Long Island Herpetological Society International Reptile Conservation Society
Education/Credentials
SUNY @ Farmingdale - Animal Science Univ. of GA - Pre-Vet
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| kyle | 11/03/09 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 8 | |
| Emily | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Lol. Funny. I'll keep that in mind ..... |
| Matthew | 10/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Pam, I have already taken him ..... |
| melissa | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Crystal | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Pam
2009-11-02 Inactive/Sick Mountain Horned Dragon:
It's always best to have a vet check. I would also need to know what you are feeding him and what kind of water source. If it is a waterfall where the water recycles, you may want to clean it out and
2009-11-01 Dwarf fat tailed Gecko:
Gaping ing reptiles usually means he feels too warm and opening his mouth will expel excess heat. It is normal when he feels too warm but not hot enough to feel the need to move to a cooler area. However
2009-11-01 leopard gecko:
Any deformations, swellings, lumps and inflamations should be checked out by a good reptile veterinarian. They need to visually examine the deformation, probably take a sample and can treat the problem
2009-10-31 Bearded Dragon:
They should be eating their salads from their food bowls and hunting their food. I would check the temperatures since it is getting cooler, and that may be why they are pokey. A dragon needs a bright
2009-10-30 bearded dragon:
First, have her seen by a good reptile veterinarian. This way, if there are deficiencies in diet you can properly supplement, and if she has parasite issues, that can be taken care of as well. Here
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