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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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| christina | 11/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very helpful thanks so much for caring |
| Thomas | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I'll let you know what else happens ..... |
| Alexander | 11/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great i got the answeres i needed ..... |
| 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!! |
Recent Answers from Tracie Kretzschmar
2009-11-22 bearded dragons:
Hello Christina, Can you post some pictures of him for me? What is his tank setup like? What type & brand of UVB light has been used for him, a florescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light? How
2009-11-22 bearded dragon:
Hello Alec, Can you post a few pictures of your girl for me? What type & brand 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
2009-11-21 Mountian Horned Dragon(MHD):
Hello Charles, The mountain horned dragons you have, are they both female? Or do you have a male & a female & are they housed together? How old is she? She could possibly be having some nutritional
2009-11-20 Bearded Dragon Health:
Hello Scott, Ok, well, chances are the new light is causing a myriad of problems right now. I am sorry but thus far, I do not think that they have been improved yet. I think that they are supposed
2009-11-19 Leopard gecko shedding HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!:
Hello Liv, Well, if he is not very active & has a little bit of shakiness to his legs, that is probably related to a slight calcium problem. Since they don't require much UVB lighting, if any, they
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