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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	T	P	Comments
jodie	11/06/09	10	10	10	10	she was very nice and supportive
tara	11/05/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks again for all your advice!!
Andrew	11/02/09	10	10	10	10
Jacqueline	11/02/09	10	10	10	10	Tracie, I tried to ask a follow-up .....
chris	11/02/09	10	10	10	10	thanks to all your advice when the .....

Recent Answers from Tracie Kretzschmar

2009-11-07 What do chinese water dragons play with:

Hello Alexander, I would be very careful allowing your cats around them though. Reptiles & cats are usually not a good mix, accidents can happen quickly. Just be cautious if you have them out together

2009-11-07 My Beardie:

Hello Adam, Ok. I would recommend switching out the Reptiglo 10 tube bulb, alright? Unfortunately, this light has not performed well & is supposedly is being worked on to improve it. This light emits

2009-11-06 bearded dragon:

Hello Jodie, You are welcome. Really, so he is now your dad's pet? You know, that is good though, it will give your dad something to do. He didn't want to give him back or get his money back on

2009-11-06 Bearded Dragon:

Hello April, What type of UVB light are you using, is it a florescent tube bulb, or a compact/coil light? How old is the UVB light? What type of basking light are you using, a bright white light or

2009-11-06 Ball Python won't shed (Cont.):

Hello Andrew, So, the warmest end is only 80-82, is that at the top or on the bottom? Really try to get some type of undertank heating element to use as a temporary fix because she is just not getting

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