Worried about new Herp Vet's Care Sheet

[healthybeardie]

Should I be concerned that the closest Herp vet in my area promotes the optimal basking temperatures for beardies to be 88-95 degrees? This seems a little low based on the info I get from this board. I got his name from the Herp Vet Connection ??? :?

 

[TheWolfmanTom]

He may just be using an outdated system.
We already talked what temps I use personaly.

 

[ajkry2]

is the basking temp the only thing you've found that is "off" about the care sheet? if its more than that, i wouldnt trust 'em personally. if the temps are the only thing wrong about the care sheet, maybe you could refer him/her to this board :dontknow:

 

[healthybeardie]

That's what I was thinking. He seems to be okay on everything else except walnut as the substrate being acceptable.

 

[ajkry2]

try to inform the vet, guage the reaction, and see if they're trustworth or not.

U: "I noticed your basking temperatures to be a little low and substrate is a wrong on your care sheet"

VET: "No. My care sheet is right on."

That's a bad reaction. Eff the vet, and find a new one.

U: "I noticed your basking temperatures to be a little low and substrate is a wrong on your care sheet"

VET: "Really? How would you suggest I change it and why?"

That's a good reaction. Work with the vet, and see if you two can learn something off each other.

 

[niner]

If he is suggesting walnut shell substrate...I would look for another vet and quick. Walnut shell substrate can not only impact them, especially with less then optimal temps, but the sharp edges of the shells can cut him internally on the way down and lead to internal lacerations. That is not the advice I would want to get from someone who is supposed to know how to care for my pet.
Dale