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Your go-to source for personalized information, tailored instruction, and care for exotic pets. Our aim is to save lives by filling the knowledge gap and empowering both pet owners and veterinarians to change the statistics and break the cycle, allowing these animals to not only survive, but to thrive.
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TheOtherPets on the ‘Animals at Home Network’ Podcast

The “MISSING LINK” in care for non-traditional pets

Who are
The Other Pets?

We have extensive experience and uniquely honed expertise to help these unique animals and the people who care for them. With nearly a half century of combined experience in field research, specialty veterinary medicine, and AZA institutions, we have amassed a wealth of knowledge about the nuanced care of exotic species. Studying these animals in the wild and caring for them in captivity, we have developed a comprehensive approach to their care that factors in top notch medicine, natural history, and the latest research to give them the best chance of thriving under the care of both their veterinary team and their owners.

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50% of pets in the US are considered exotic

representing nearly 1400 distinct, wild-caught species imported in the last 10 years

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Recent statistics show that 75% of exotic pets imported into the US die before reaching a pet store and a further 75% of that remaining 25% die within the first year of purchase.

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Birds makeup 26% of exotic pets

There are 6 million reptile owning households in the U.S. according to the World Animal Fondation

Who we’ve worked with

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Danielle and Chris have been amazing from the moment that we became reptile owners. From helping set up the new terrarium to frantic health concerns, they’ve been with us the whole time. At one point, Danielle taught me how to give our Bearded Dragon the injections that he needed. When I was too uncomfortable to do it myself, she came every three days for several months. We love our beardies and would not be the confident dragon owners that we are today without Danielle and Chris helping from the beginning!

-Mary Elizabeth Sand

“My pet boa contracted a life-threatening lung infection when I went out of town and left him in the care of a well-meaning but unprepared neighbor. Danielle was essential in helping him back to health after a vet visit and is now my go-to for Henry. In addition to giving me peace of mind, she has also been helpful, patient and generous with expert advice on housing my exotic pet and making sure he has a safe, comfortable place to live.”

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-Dave Payne & Henry Phillips the Boa Constrictor

Danielle and Chris have been a valuable resource for over 15 years! Working in a specialty practice, where we have new interns and residents every year, I relied heavily on Danielle to help us train the interns and newer technicians in skills such as catheter placement, anesthesia, and overall patient care. As an exotic veterinarian, I work with many species that require very specific environments and diets. I have to confess, sometimes my reptile patients are species that I haven’t seen or worked with previously. Working with Danielle has allowed me to focus on their medicine, and have her help optimize their husbandry. Danielle and Chris’s knowledge of the habitats and natural behaviors of so many unique species has been a real asset. They are my go-to reptile and amphibian people!

-Dr. Natalie Antinoff, DVM, ABVP Avian

“I highly recommend the services provided by Danielle and Chris at TheOtherPets.com
Any veterinary clinic looking to improve their exotic animal knowledge and experience should absolutely utilize The Other Pets’ training services to build a more confident and competent team.
Reptile and amphibian owners, new or experienced, can also benefit and receive comprehensive, trustworthy information on husbandry to help set their animals up for long-term success.”

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-Dr. Callie Rich, DVM

I have been working professionally in the field of herpetology and natural resource protection for over 25 years and have worked with turtles and tortoises in captivity for over 35 years. The work we do spans globally and our conservation work requires we be knowledgeable on the natural history, husbandry, and medical needs of our collection. Over the years, you learn the importance of proper husbandry as a preventative to health issues. You also learn that should medical issues arise, working with qualified experts and professionals with knowledge and expertise on the medical needs of herpetofauna is essential. Gaining perspective from professionals like Danielle and Chris can be the difference between successful recovery and long-term struggle with animal health and possible death. Danielle has been an incredible advocate and resource helping to advise on treatment of our collection and working with our veterinarian to take a holistic approach to medical management and animal recovery. Her direct and compassionate approach and quick response make working with her wonderful. We have been able to get several animals injured or ill to recover fully with her help and advice.

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– David A. Mifsud, PWS, CWB, CPE

Consultation with Chris and Danielle at The Other Pets has given me a fresh perspective in offering my snakes and turtles the best life possible. Our discussions of the animals’ natural history has changed the set up I offer my animals for the better beyond mainstream recommendations within the hobby. Danielle’s recommendations are quite valuable considering she is pulling from her clinical experience with thousands of cases where the husbandry/health problem was identified and treatment effectiveness was monitored.

– Ross Couvillon, ROC Reptiles

Chris’s understanding of herpetoculture is very evident. His expertise is derived from personal and professional experiences as well as his field work and interest in species’ natural history. He is a great animal care professional and I seek his advice regarding the care of reptiles and amphibians routinely.

-Lauren Augustine, M.S. Curator of Herpetology

Danielle is an exotics expert and always lends a helping hand to those who want to expand their knowledge. I have a rabbit, two budgies, and a plum headed parakeet and I have sought her advice for all of them. Danielle is also one of the kindest people I know and has a great calling to not only improve the care of domesticated exotic species, but also conserve wildlife across the continents.

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-Cassie MacLaren, Vet Student

I have learned even more than I thought possible from the folks behind TheOtherPets.com about proper animal husbandry and my animals are now reaping the benefits. I would highly recommend them to anyone who truly cares about the correct way to keep their precious animals happy and healthy for life.

– Ryan Scroggins, Reptile and Invertebrate Hobbyist

Danielle and Chris have helped me with a number of my exotic pets, from my large tortoises to my littlest birds. Their extensive knowledge is amazing – from the medical side of things down to husbandry tips that can make the difference between life and death. I trust them implicitly with all my animals!

– Lori Bergh, Veterinary Nurse

I adopted an “older” bearded dragon and I wanted to be sure I was doing everything right in providing the best for him. Danielle did an amazing job helping me with husbandry. Danielle is very detailed and provides outstanding guidance! She definitely helped get my guy on the right track! Godzilla is grateful (as is Mom)!

– “Godzilla” & Kelly

DANIELLE IS AMAZING! As an exotics veterinarian, one of the most important things that I deal with on a routine basis is making sure our zoologic companion pets have appropriate husbandry at home. This is a specialized area where Danielle’s extensive knowledge base shines! What makes Danielle so unique is her detailed understanding of each species natural habitat, behaviors, and dietary requirements. This allows her to optimize each pet’s enclosure to provide appropriate temperature gradient, humidity, lighting, diet, and enrichment. This creates happier, healthier pets. Veterinarian and vet technicians: looking for additional training in exotic pet handling, technical skills, or exotics anesthesia? Look no further, as I can say from personal experience working with Danielle that her years of experience have made her an extremely talented teacher. She has taught many veterinarians and technicians invaluable techniques that one only picks up over numerous years specializing in this field of exotic pet medicine. I highly recommend and feel confident in her abilities.

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– Dr. Hannah Attarian, DVM

“Danielle has been my go-to for exotic animal care for years, especially those with more complicated medical or environmental needs. Not only do I know she will always help me make good decisions with my animal’s best interest in mind, but she knows the ins-and-outs of all animal-related industries, helping her meet the needs of the specific owner as well. Her years of hands-on experience with animal husbandry, medicine, and general care are hard to find and definitely make her stand out. You will not find a more kind, compassionate person to help you with all your furry, scaly, or feathered babies.”

– Jackie, Certified Veterinary Technician

Danielle and Chris are VERY knowledgeable. When we adopted several special needs parrots, we needed someone we could trust to help guide us. We’ve now worked with them for 15 or so years. We have had many different species of parrots, lizards, freshwater and saltwater fish, and Danielle and Chris go above and beyond when helping to care for our pets. They’ve even given me guidance when I’ve found injured wildlife.
I cannot say enough good things about the care Danielle and Chris have given to my animals over the years. They are very knowledgeable and completely trustworthy! They are great and will be wonderful with your animals too!

– Kristen Woody, Exotic Pet Parent

Danielle and Chris at The Other Pets are the best! They are extremely knowledgeable about so many species and are super helpful. Their consults are thorough and personalized to each individual. I had the pleasure of working closely with Danielle a few years ago and she is so sweet and smart. You can tell that she really cares about the animals that she helps and puts her whole heart into what she does. I trust her with all of my patients. I highly recommend.

– Dr. Jaquelyn Munevar

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Jada Lee
Danielle is amazing! She made me feel seen has helped me so much in my first few weeks of being a bunny mom! I will continue seeking her guidance as my bunny grows.
Sarah Hensley
Danielle has helped me with my multiple snakes. Highly recommend!!!!
Sutton
Danielle helped immensely with my good boy Mango, Asian Water Monitor (Celebensis). I was worried about his inflamed toe, she took a look, assured me it was a common injury, gave me advice about what to look for, and how best to take care of it.
Huge load off my mind. Mango was fine, but instead of simply stopping there, Danielle absolutely unloaded on critical information for Mango's enclosure, including some of the latest findings that I didn't know about (even with my *extensive* YEARS of research).
Danielle was IMMENSELY helpful — and while I would have paid $800 to $1,000 for her consultation...
She charged me less than $100.
The value is absolutely insane.
If you've got a problem with your exotic, there's no better deal.
And even if you "KNOW" you've got all your bases covered, it's worth $100 to find out how you could care for your pet in an even better manner.
Frankly, her small fee could save you hundreds... even thousands of dollars. It's an absolute no brainer.
Alex Melton
Danielle has been so helpful with my rain frogs and my tegu! She actually worked with rain frogs in Africa and has been able to give great guidance on enclosure setup and conditions. With her help, my frogs and tegu are now thriving better than ever. I genuinely encourage anyone/everyone with an exotic pet to consult her!
Andrew Mross
I was recommended Danielle by an exotics vet. After suffering a loss of an animal, when I purchased my Dalmatian Hermann's tortoise hatchling, I decided to reach out. I wanted to find out as much information as I could about my new tortoise. To make things simple, over maybe 10-15 emails, you can learn more about an animal from Danielle then any YouTube video or "care sheet" online will provide. She pays attention to extreme detail and focuses on ensuring the animal you are seeking knowledge for will not just be healthy but thrive. Not only did she respond quickly, but she makes sure to not to undermine you or make caring for a high maintenance animal seem impossible. Through daily emails, she was able to guide me to ensure all aspects of care were covered. I have kept many different kinds of unusual pets. I was blown away by the amount of knowledge she had just on ONE creature. She answered ANY question I had and I will be returning to her as my tortoise grows. The amount of information and assistance I received I would've gladly paid MUCH more for. She is dedicated to these creatures in a Steve Irwin way and it really is a blessing to any exotic owner to have someone like this in their corner.
Melty Glitter
Danielle was very thorough. She helped me a lot as a first time gecko owner, guided me through the process of creating a lovely environment for my little man Pongo.
If you need some guidance don’t hesitate in reaching out to her!
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Abigail Thomas
Danielle is amazing. I was referred to her website by my vet when I took my turtle in to a new vet for an emergency visit. She was lethargic and hadn’t wanted to go into the water for a while. She was having trouble swimming and wouldn’t dive anymore. Danielle was able to recommend changes to the habitat and diet as well as determined that my turtle was a female (which we didn’t know). It took time, but my turtle is doing great now. I would recommend The Other Pets to anyone who has questions about their “other” pet or wants information before getting a new pet.
Daryl-Lynn Roberts
I can’t say enough good things about The Other Pets. As someone relatively new to reptile care, I was initially overwhelmed trying to figure out how to properly set up a habitat and make sure my pet had everything it needed to thrive. The owner went above and beyond, not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, but she was also genuinely kind, patient, and clearly passionate about reptile health and well-being. She walked me through the entire habitat setup process, explaining what was essential and what would improve my reptile’s comfort and enrichment.

What really stood out was how thoughtful the product suggestions were, everything recommended was practical, accessible, and tailored to my specific pet’s species (with link options include). I felt supported and empowered with good information.

She also took the time to go over dietary guidance, which I truly appreciated. I left with a much clearer understanding of how to provide a balanced and species-appropriate diet, something that’s often hard to get reliable information on.

It’s rare to find a small business that combines expert-level advice with such a supportive, welcoming approach. Whether you’re a first-time reptile owner or experienced and just looking for high-quality guidance, I highly recommend The Other Pets. They really care.
Alexis Cox
Danielle has been most helpful in helping me get started with my bearded dragon, Monty. As a small animal veterinarian, I feel very confident with dogs, cats, and small mammals, Monty is my first reptile pet. I did quite a bit of homework before I got her, but as there is a ton of inaccurate information out there, I wanted a little extra assurance that my husbandry was good to go. Danielle has helped me fine tune my set-up and care and I cannot thank her enough. She has responded quickly to my questions and has steered me well. Monty thanks her too 🙂 Happy lizard, happy customer! Thank you!!!
Claire Bieniewicz
Danielle was WONDERFUL. I’ve learned so much from her and about my fish, and tank living that I did not know before. She was extremely patient and so helpful for the months I needed it. I definitely recommend if you need any help or knowledge on your aquarium life !
Healther Moeung
It’s my first time taking care of an exotic pet, and let me tell you, Danielle is absolutely the best!! She has been nothing but helpful, thoughtful, and she always provides such great advice on how to care for my baby red eared sliders. I would recommend her to anyone with exotic pets. She’s extremely knowledgeable in her field.
Erica Smith
We just added a pet bunny to our family and Danielle has helped us every step of the way. Danielle came highly recommended by our veterinarian and she has been the absolute best resource. She helped us get ready for our sweet bunny’s arrival by offering personalized and detailed guidance on how to set up her pen and get all the items we needed ready for our bunny’s arrival. It’s been wonderful having Danielle’s continued support now that we have our bunny. Danielle helped us get her diet just right so she’s getting everything she needs to be a happy and healthy little bun! Danielle has also guided us on how to best introduce our 3 year old dog to our bunny and I’m happy to say that the interactions have been very positive. We’re so thankful to be working with Danielle. She has made being a first-time bunny owner a great experience!
Kendall K
Was absolutely awesome experience helping me prepare and execute bringing my Hermann tortoise Rubi to outside living and brumation. She explained everything answered all my questions and eased my concerns! It’s a little scary having your tortoise in the ground with freezing temps! But thanks to all her guidance and reassurance we had a successful brumation, Rubi is happy healthy and thriving!! I cannot recommend this service enough.
Laura Guardia
Danielle has helped me so much with my sweet girl Hikari. With out her knowledge and guidance I would have missed out on some crucial steps needed to take care of my little squirrelly girl. Danielle is very detailed with her instructions, she is very quick to respond and she also checks in to make sure everything is ok on this end. I am very greatful to have her help so Hikari has a happy, healthy life and can thrive. Thank you Danielle for all you have done for us!
Ashley Tucker
I'm a first time guinea pig mom and the consultants with 'The Other Pets' have made my experience a dream. I have had so many questions, and they have been able to answer all of them with incredibly fast responses. I feel seen and cared for, and I feel like my piggies are just as personally cared for as well. This gives me so much peace of mind when I encounter something new or am waiting for a vet visit. Thank you friends!!
Geovanni Rangel Padilla
I had an accident with my baby pet snake. As a new snake owner, I had no idea what to do. I reached out to a vet and they referred me to Danielle Inman. Danielle was immensely helpful in getting my injured snake back to full health. I am eternally grateful to Danielle. She frequently checked in with me and my situation, always asking questions and providing useful information.
Danielle and Other Pets put great care and attention to their patients. I highly recommend them!
Michael Padar
We were referred to The Other Pets Danielle Inman Consulting through our vet after our Leopard Gecko stopped eating due to impaction. Danielle made recommendations on how to improve our Leopard Geckos habitat after we sent her some pictures and the temperature readings from the hot, warm and cold zones.

We never felt as though we were talked down to and all our questions were answered promptly no matter how minor they may have been. There is a lot of information out there on how to take care of Leopard Gecko and it started to confuse us. Danielle explained the reasoning behind all her advice and her advice improved the quality of life for our Leopard Gecko. He is back out hunting for his food and hanging out in his new hot zone. We would recommend using her services, it was money well spent.
Laz Alfonso
Dr. Danielle has been an ENORMOUS help in my opossum, Puna’s life. Her wealth of knowledge is absolutely vast and incredible. Puna has had amazing behavioral turn-around since applying Danielle’s advice and techniques. She also answers very promptly to any random concerns in between routine communications, and communicates directly with my vet. If I could leave 10 stars I would!
Hal3yH7
Danielle is absolutely amazing! She helped me above and beyond what I expected for the small fee she charges. She is truly always there for you to help answer any questions you might have. She taught me so much and continues to provide support on my journey to making my ball python’s life better. I will be recommending her to anyone with exotic pets! Here are the photos of his enclosure transformation before and after working with Danielle🤩
Sara Sweeney
I had many questions being a first time reptile pet owner and Danielle never hesitated to answer them all. She responded very quickly and with tons of detail. Overall I would highly recommend her service to anyone with an exotic pet. It has been amazing to have one expert source of information to give reliable advice!
Sarita Vazquez
Danielle helped me upgrade my turtle’s habitat. She responded to my questions promptly and guided me throughout the whole process providing recommendations to our specific needs. Now my turtle is thriving in her new enclosure thanks to Danielle.
I highly recommend The Other Pets- Danielle Inman Consulting.
Mary Dodd
My turtles were abandoned at a shopping center in Oakland. I now have two (what we think are male) Yellow bellied sliders. I have had the great fortune of knowing about The other pets services ( Danielle),. Having her extensive knowledge and support has helped our family so much in getting these little guys set up properly and their nutritional balance corrected. I Highly recommend this service to new owners but also owners who are not new to the game as she is an expert. Danielle is very responsive to emails and she even checks in on you lol. I could not be happier with her services!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ted Perkins
I've consulted Danielle twice for support with our Western hingeback tortoises, which are true oddballs. She was not only familiar with the subspecies but had relationships in the Western hingeback conservation community and pulled from their expertise.

She was highly responsive, generous with her time and insight, and creative with potential solutions. Our 40 year old tortoise quickly recovered from some respiratory issues.

If I ever have an issue with one of our reptiles, she'll be the first person that I reach out to.
Shannon Hodge
Danielle is so helpful and always available for our questions! She also checks in to see how things are going with our new family addition of 6 baby chicks! She really is amazing and we are very lucky to have her input and guidance!
Lindsey Bushee
Our guinea pig is a beloved member of our family and it’s not easy to find good care for our little buddy! Recently Pumpkin (our guinea pig) was wheezing a bit and it was clear he had a little cold. Danielle and the whole team were quickly able to see him, get him some meds, and also followed up with me about his status! I asked them a lot of questions (this is our first piggy and there are some unknowns for us)- we were given great information and feedback about things to switch up to make Pumpkin’s diet and health even better! I am so appreciative of them! I Highly recommend you connect with them for all of you exotic pet needs!!
Kimberly Kristof
Danielle has been an amazing support for me and my Leopard Gecko for the last few months. My Leo has been sick since September 2023 and it wasn’t until Danielle got involved back in early April 2024 that I was really able to get him over the hump. With the help of the wonderful vet and the guidance and superior knowledge of Danielle, my gecko is finally on the other side of a long illness. Thank you SO MUCH Danielle!
Becky Gray
Highly recommend the Other Pets ! Danielle and her team were a great resource for us as new bunny parents! We had 2 fixed (a male and female) and were very nervous about aftercare. Danielle was very responsive and was very considerate about how much we incurred in terms of fees. They visited our home post surgery and provided a lot of information, checked the bunnies and medication. Following that visit where they confirmed our babies were in good health, we were able to ask questions via email/text, even send pictures, as appropriate. I will definitely use this group again!
Jenn Maksymiak
Danielle has been great over the past several months with regards to the care of my African fat tailed gecko, Peaches. She's been very attentive and supportive and she's offered a variety of different solutions when it comes to my picky little eater. Whenever I email with a concern, Danielle gets back to me within just a few hours and then follows up a few days later to see how things are. She communicates with Peaches' vet on a regular basis and the two of them work together to provide the best virtual and in-person, ahem, in-gecko care possible. 😉 I really like knowing that help is just an email away. I would highly recommend Danielle's consulting services!
Holli Hager
Every interaction has been amazing with Danielle! She is so knowledgeable and it’s clear she loves reptiles and all animals! It’s hard to find authentic people so willing to help such as her. She helped me get to the root cause of my bearded dragon and her issues. Highly recommend!
James Vinasco
A couple of month's ago Danielle helped us care for our Red Eared Slider Pepita, she had been bitten by critter and her advise was essential to our baby's survival, Danielle is a professional who paid attention to every detail and along with our vet she designed a plan to bring our turtle back to health, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! she is doing amazing these days...GOD BLESS YOU.
Kate Thompson
Danielle has been such an incredible help to me as a novice turtle owner! After my first turtle died without a known cause just a few months after I got her, I was determined that I would do my best to allow my next turtle to remain healthy and happy. Danielle was so helpful in helping me adjust Oogway's (my turt) enclosure by recommending better lights, heat lamps, and substrate to make him more comfortable. She also provided an extensive list of safe foods for him to eat as well as different ways to feed him and help him get more exercise. Even after initially helping me to have a better setup for him, she has been checking in on his weight and behavior to ensure that he is growing well. I feel so much more confident taking care of little Oognatius (she also loves to come up with fun nicknames for him) and it has been an amazing blessing to have her working with us.
Courtney Berry
I can't give this place and Danielle enough stars and praise I was new at being a beardie mom and had no clue what I was doing after taking her to the vet twice and seeing no change I was extremely worried that she was going to die because she wasn't eating and getting very lethargic I happened to find the other pets and it was a game changer I emailed Danielle with my concerns and she told me the exact changes I needed to make she was available night and day answering all my concerns and now I am proud to say my baby whisper has made a 360 degree turnaround she's eating on her own, she's very active now in a matter of a couple of weeks I am forever grateful to Danielle she's knows exactly what she is doing I recommend her to anyone 10/10!
Sailor Bowling
Was referred by the vet & i couldn’t be happier with the service! Any and every question i had was answered immediately- Not only were my questions answered but explained, links were provided along with pictures of what is ideal! From A-Z it was all covered! Looking forward to using Danielle in the future:)
Sonia Lopez
Danielle has been super helpful!!

She helped me get Leroys enclosure’s temp where it needs to be. She has given me the best advice and has answered all my questions. If you need advice or simply have questions. I recommend her 100%.
Chris
Fantastic resource for exotic pet parents! Helps advise so you can maintain the perfect conditions for your little pals. From diet, habitat, and handling tips, Inman has you covered.
Thanks from Raja’s family!
Shirley Crane
Danielle is so wonderful helping me with my russian tortoise Grogu!!! She did an amazing job emailing me right away with answers to my concerns...Gives me peace of mind !!!!
Chelsy Sharpe
Danielle helped us for Bearded Dragon parenthood and we are rocking it now! She was very informative and quick with correspondence as I was an anxious beardie mom that thought I was doing everything wrong! If you have any concerns about your reptile family friend, Danielle is your gal to school you on what they need!!! Dolly the beardie says Thank Ya Partner!!!!
Lisa Guillama
Danielle has been incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in helping me navigate getting my beardie, Obi, through a safe brumation. She was always extremely responsive and always made me feel like a good reptile mom. I will be forever grateful her and so thankful her info was passed onto me.
Fire Bird
Danielle is very knowledgeable, encouraging and supportive, and exotics veterinarian recommended. Ongoing expert guidance at a very affordable price. The best!
Christal Awe
Danielle has been a great resource for my bun, Delila! She worked closely with the vet team and gave me so much information as well as answered any questions I had. She is very knowledgeable and friendly!
Evan Dillmann
Ami
Danielle is amazing!!!!!

I welcomed a 5-year-old iguana into my family on February 22, 2023. He didn't eat much and always seemed to be sleeping, so I thought that was just his personality. However, in mid-May, he fell from a 2-foot-high perch and became unresponsive on the floor.

That day, we couldn't get a vet appointment, but we finally managed to go to the vet the next day. The doctor told us that Kermit, had indeed hurt his collarbone from the fall, but that wasn't the only issue. Kermit was incredibly ill overall.
His kidney levels were bad, severe calcium deficiency, and his blood sugar level, usually between 100-200, was shockingly only 12. Additionally, he had bone issues and was dehydrated.

What saddened me further was that the round gem-like thing next to his jaw should've been soft, but Kermit's was as hard as can be. This compression was making it difficult for him to swallow due to his narrowed throat.

Since he hardly ate, we had been giving him smoothies with a syringe since March. We now understood why he vigorously shook his head while eating—it was because he couldn't swallow properly due to his narrow throat.

The doctor said, "Everything you've been doing is right. However, Kermit's five years that you weren't aware of have been incredibly challenging. You'll have to feed him with a syringe for the rest of his life, and if you're considering his quality of life, euthanasia should also be considered."

I couldn't say goodbye in just three months after planning to have him as part of our family for nearly 25 years. He was hospitalized for almost two weeks.

During that time, Danielle was recommended to me by the doctor. I still remember the first time I contacted Danielle. She provided a lot of advice for after discharge, understanding Kermit's condition.

We tilted the cage sideways and made sure he couldn't fall from high places until his body strengthened, following Danielle's recommendations. We bought everything she suggested. We monitored the temperature inside the cage, added heaters, and made a box inside the cage so he could be near the heater.

After discharge, with changes in the cage environment and lots of medication, Kermit gradually regained his strength. He could lift his head, something he couldn't do before, and even walk.

Amazingly, Kermit recovered enough to eat the powdered food given by the hospital by himself.
And the moment that Danielle and I cried together—almost a month after discharge—was when Kermit first managed to eat and swallow lettuce on his own.
He ran to my hand holding lettuce and ate the leaves himself. It was the happiest moment, and I remember crying while emailing Danielle about it.

We prepared a large cage and, considering his weakened body, we designed a structure to prevent falls together. Kermit has been enjoying himself in the large cage since late September.

And another surprising fact: Kermit was actually a girl!! Kermit's behavior seemed odd, so I contacted Danielle and sent her a video, wondering if he might be a girl. Danielle also mentioned the possibility. During a routine check-up at the hospital, it was confirmed that Kermit was indeed a girl and that she had eggs inside her.

I studied iguanas for a month before welcoming Kermit, but I thought he was a boy, so I knew nothing about female iguanas. I asked Danielle and the doctors many questions to increase my knowledge for Kermit, and we made the first nesting box based on Danielle's advice.

Kermit was eating lettuce seven times a day, but she now refuses lettuce and eats her favorite powdered food from the hospital, waiting to see if she'll lay eggs.

I met Kermit on January 30, 2023, and brought her home on February 22. It's been a year of many ups and downs, but Kermit will turn 6 next month on the 22nd. There's no happier birthday than this. We've come this far not only because of medication but also because Danielle was there.
Both Kermit and I have received a lot of support from her. There's no one as amazing as her.
Audrey Holifield
After visiting the vet with a snake that was not eating, she recommended contacting Danielle to help us make sure our hognose enclosure was set up properly. Danielle was incredibly helpful and encouraging, providing information, suggestions and links to make sure our little snake would thrive. The consulting cost was a bargain and I highly recommend reaching out to her for advice for your special pets!
Selena Kray
Danielle has been an absolute blessing to work with. She has given me such amazing information and direction when it came to my Keel-billed toucan. She answered all of my questions, no matter how silly I thought they might have been. She was very thorough and offered amazing suggestions that I would not have ever thought of. My new addition to the flock is off to an amazing start thanks to her.
Charlie Villanueva
Danielle was great! She provided incredibly helpful information and tips to make sure our bearded dragon recovered quickly. Her tips on the terrarium kept our dragon alive. She’s extremely knowledgeable on these exotic creatures and is readily available and willing to help at all times. We would definitely recommend her!
Alyssa Anzalone
Danielle has been so caring and supportive since I first reached out to her upon getting my baby beardie. She’s been a great help and really goes out of her way to make sure your reptile is doing well!
F. Tucker
Danielle helped me with some issues I was having with my yellow anacondas. Don’t waste your time on asking questions on internet forums or gamble on a vet who may or may not be an exotics expert. Get a consultation with Danielle, you won’t be disappointed. She is the best of the best and you can tell she truly cares about the animals she is helping. I was extremely impressed with her quick and in-depth responses to all of my questions.
Cody T
Danielle is kind and professional, and has far exceeded our expectations. She has continued to provide advice and answer questions even after the problem we brought to her was resolved, so that we can try to provide the best possible home for our pets.
Angeline Holleman
Danielle has helped me SO much to give my crested gecko everything that she needs to be happy and healthy!! Danielle gave me so much helpful information about how to care for my crestie properly and provided brilliant suggestions on specific things that I could do for my crested gecko to have the conditions that she needs to thrive. With Danielle’s help, my little baby went from being pale and barely moving to being vibrant and healthy. Danielle helped me every step of the way, and she was so kind when all of the new info was overwhelming. Thank you so much, from me and my little baby!!!
Tammy Heuring
I've been to many vets over the years but NONE that follow up even when you've not called them, just to check on your pet. The reception, the vet, the reptile experts are a step above other vets I've visited.
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