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Expertise
I am well versed in all aspects of the care and keeping of green iguanas, leopard geckos and bearded dragons. This includes all husbandry issues pertaining to the above species. I am not a vet so I cannot answer medical questions. I research other reptiles and am able to give general information on other species of lizards. I prefer not to answer snake questions as that I have not researched them enough.

Experience
I own 3 green iguanas, two of which are rescues. I own two leopard geckos, both rescues. I've had my reptiles for 7 years. I spend many hours researching the care of my reptiles to keep up to date on all information pertaining to keeping reptiles that I have. I own a yahoo group dedicated to raising healthy iguanas.

Organizations
Scales and Tails Exotic Pet Rescue (one of the founding members)

Publications
One of the Co Authors of the Book "The Iguana Dens Care and Keeping of Giant Green Iguanas"

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Topic: Reptiles

Expert: Diane
Date: 6/30/2008
Subject: bearded dragons

Question
i have just noticed symmetrical lines of raissed spots on inner aspects of both back legs. he is a boy and almost fully grown. are these normal?

Answer
Hi Janis,
Yes, they are called Femoral Pores. Its normal for a male to have them....You may see him sliding his body along things which the pores will excrete a scent for other beardies to smell. Don't worry...we can't smell it.
A good site on beardie info can be seen at: http://www.bio.miami.edu/ktosney/file/BDcare.html

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