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Tracie Kretzschmar

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions pertaining to health, UVB specifics, overall husbandry care & supplementation, analysis of blood test results, and behavioral problems & handling. I can answer questions pertaining to bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, uromastyx & ball pythons. I can answer adeno virus related questions in bearded dragons, & then specifically about the testing methods as well. I am beginning an Pogona Adeno Testing Society in 2008 which will help to begin to start some standardization within the bearded dragon colonies of the breeders who choose to test.

Experience in the area

I have been working with bearded dragons for over 5 years now, as well as leopard geckos, too. I am currently doing rescues, as well. I hope to be able to educate people prior to them purchasing an exotic pet in order to avoid any health crisis with them.

Education/Credentials

I have a master's degree in sports medicine & physiology, & 1 year of vet tech schooling, & am currently working on a reptile certification through the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Karrleigh	02/10/12	6	5	10
Dena Freeman	02/07/12	10	10	10	Tracie as always you are awesome and .....
Sara	02/02/12	10	10	10	Thanks for the quick response. We'll definitely .....
amber	01/28/12	10	10	10
Mikaela	01/17/12	10	10	10	Knowledgeable and quick to respond, with an .....

Recent Answers from Tracie Kretzschmar

2012-02-11 Bloated bluish belly - Impacted?:

Hello Brandon, I know, finding a reptile vet is extremely hard. You can try looking on: www.herpvetconnection.com I would change the water out daily to be sure there is not any bacteria growing

2012-02-10 Bloated bluish belly - Impacted?:

Hello Brandon, The tank setup looks good! Do you have an undertank heater & a basking light, also? I couldn't tell what type of lighting you were using. The stool of ChiChi was green?? That is usually

2012-02-09 Turtle Anatomy:

Hello Karrleigh, As far as different parts of the stomach, there are just organs which work in conjunction with the stomach. The intestines are connected to the stomach as well as the esophagus.

2012-02-07 Gecko:

Hello Nate, You will need to begin using a calcium supplement of some type. You can get a small dish & leave powdered calcium in there for him to lick when he needs it. Great, the reptile carpet is

2012-02-07 Gecko:

Hello Nate, Do you have any pictures of your gecko for me? Do you supplement calcium for him at all? That is good you have a moist hide for him. Is it on the warm side to help the humidity release

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