You are here:
- Home
- Science
- Insects/Spiders
- Entomology (Study of Bugs)
- Teddy Kesting-Handly
Entomology (Study of Bugs)/Teddy Kesting-Handly
All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-23 | Kathi | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your response. It certainly looks like a honeycomb but I'd never seen one in a tree before. |
| 2009-10-27 | jim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for your help jim |
| 2009-10-26 | Phil | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks, knowing that the wind scorpions are harmless and being able to relate them to a bee sting is helpful. I still don't want them in my house. Thanks Phil |
| 2009-10-25 | Alison | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you much for your answer about my mantis! |
| 2009-10-23 | Jean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I looked up Orb Weaver and you were exactly right! Thanks! Teddy is all right in my book!! |
| 2009-10-20 | Thomas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. |
| 2009-10-19 | Jennifer | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you! |
| 2009-10-17 | Anais | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-13 | Daniel Hamm | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Teddy, Thank you for the quick response. Dan |
| 2009-10-12 | Mustafa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks dear teddy |
| 2009-10-08 | Jara | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-07 | Michael | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Yes. When I cut it down, it was starting to fall apart. It was much more fragile than I had imagined. Bummer. I hope to see them again next year. Thanks for doing this. |
| 2009-10-03 | Marianne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for such a speedy, informative answer! |
| 2009-10-03 | Robin and Zevon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Once again thank you. I am delighted that I have found this website. R and Z |
| 2009-09-27 | connie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I couldn't ask for a better service then what u guys have. Teddy Kesting-Handly answered my question faster, clearer then anyone I have talked to. If I find another insect that I don't know about he will be the first one to ask. Thank you very much for your time. |
| 2009-09-19 | Carolyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-18 | Scotty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again, Teddy. I'm going to leave the cocoon outside til March. |
| 2009-09-18 | Scotty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-05 | rus | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow! We are excited about the sleeve. An excellent idea! Indoor plants with caterpillar sounds exciting too. Fantastic! |
| 2009-09-04 | Nora | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for providing this service. It is wonderful!! |
| 2009-09-01 | April | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | No | Thanks for info. I will try to get pics in the future... just wasn't there for this one. My sister-in-law and son both told me the discription of the scorpion that I pasted on to you. Thank you for the emergency email address also. I have added it to my address book just in case this happens again... No offense, but I hope to never have to use it. |
| 2009-09-01 | rus | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | It is refreshing to get such a polite, helpful and knowledgable response. He sounds like he knows his topic and isn't just "guessing". |
| 2009-08-31 | Julie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Teddy, Thank you very much for all your advice and time, much appriciated! I will follow your instructions & see what happens in the next few weeks; if nothing happens I will put it in the fridge till next spring. thank you, Julie |
| 2009-08-31 | margo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Wow, thanks for the fast! reply... great, I will leave it alone and enjoy it next year.... margo |
| 2009-08-29 | Andrea | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much. We realize it seems like a stupid question, but we were almost wondering if the slight wing-fluttering was some sort of post-death event. We didn't expect the moth to survive for so long. |
| 2009-08-26 | Jason | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for the answer, i really appreciate it. It actually makes sense now. |
| 2009-08-25 | christy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you very much, though I think the pupae is much more spectacular then the butterfly, but now I know what was in them as they have both disapeared |
| 2009-08-24 | JoAnn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-23 | Michael | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I am grateful to this expert (and any expert) who is willing to take the time and energy to help out. The internet is leading to an information overload and it is difficult to determine what is really reliable and useful. Very timely response!!! |
| 2009-08-22 | Madhav | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi. Thank you. I will try to look it up on the internet with the family name you suggested. Madhav. |
Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Next
Answers by Expert:
Teddy Kesting-Handly
Expertise
I can answer almost any question pertaining to Butterflies, Moths, Fireflies, dragonflies, scorpions, honeybees, wasps, and bumblebees. I specialize in Butterflies, Moths, and Scorpions and I will be able to tell you how to care for it, identifying it, keeping it healthy, and diagnose diseases or fungi infection of any sort (with scorpions, it is more difficult but I will try). I am very good with treating bites and stings, ask if you have any questions regarding that. PLEASE, NO QUESTIONS ABOUT MITES/LICE/CLOTHES BUGS/OR ANYTHING TOO SMALL TO SEE AS I WON'T BE ABLE AND WON'T ANSWER YOU. If you have an emergency (someone got bit and you don't know if it's dangerous) email: butterfly_identification@hotmail.com and I should get back to you within the hour.
Experience
I work at the Museum of Science in Boston Mass. as a Butterfly Garden volunteer. I have studied and raised butterflies and moths since 2003. I have a pet scorpion and a large assortment of butterflies and have a fair amount of information on all. I have successfully bred many species of butterflies and moths and can identify most on the spot. I have experience in treating fungal infections and disease in many insects.
Organizations
Museum of Science, Boston MA
Education/Credentials
High School- 11th Grade
Taken a Biology exam at a college advanced level (93/100 final score)
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.