Once again I am not discounting these books(given that I also own them)or any others for that matter.The fact is that calcium and D3 do not only come from supplements.With a proper and I emphasize proper diet both are already supplied in the vegetables being offered and through proper UV exposure negating they need to provide them artificially.There is a reason that Rep-cal makes calcium with and without D3.Too much becomes a toxic situation.The vets would not be working on these animals to treat gout and removing built up calcium deposits if it was as simple as give them a little of everything available everyday.The original posters vet never said anything that contradicts those that you referenced.It is only your interpretation that he did.You were the one that said he should not be trusted,therefore you were bashing him.I did not mean that you litterally called him a quack but that seems to be what you are insintuating.You have never met or spoken to him yourself and should not base your opinion to others on him until you do.I for one have never met a vet that is just in it for the money.There are alot easier professions than this if someone is only interested in making money.My original post was aimed at those who decided to refer to this vet as a "know it all" which inturn leaves the impression that those people believe they know more than he does.Until you get your veterinary degrees I can't agree that you do know more.I don't base my practices on the opinions of one vet.We have had up to three as members of our Herp Society at one time.Our current vet does not base his information only on guesses.He meets at least four times a year with the best herp vets in the country to discuss findings and learn new approachs to dealing with reptiles.He also works very closely with the staff at The University of Florida in Gainesville.I also spend alot of time discussing animal care with other breeders at the 8 or 9 expos I attend every year.

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