I think that many people have gotten the right answer about this. I think end the end you are really not a REAL expert but until you have spent considerable time studying the creature. Like snakeguy said learning there internal system and the way they work. Not just how to care for them and NOT the whole species, just 1 specific 1. Now obviously you can become a "expert" or "experienced" by learning but in the there is always more to learn. For instance i think i am starting to finally get good at knowing the cacellian species, specifically the Typhlonectes natans now i own 1 and i have spent numerous hours watching and observing and have even started keeping a journal. I have seen the internal workings of them and have even put a hand in disecting 1 and IDing the organs in it. NOW, i am not calling me a expert as i am far from it but i am defiantly starting to get myself into the realm of experienced and i am not even there yet.
What do you consider an experienced herp keeper?
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turtlesrock;4376725; said:
Are you serious?
Other than your map turtle that has been sick and your painted turtle that is too small to even sex yet, do you have any turtles? Neither of those two species are difficult to keep at all and if those are the only turtles you have experience with, you are far from an expert. To be honest, that level of experience hardly puts you beyond novice level, let alone anywhere near expert. 
Chris
Chris Anderson;4382232; said:Are you serious?
Chris
go easy on him, he is 12.... let him dream for a bit.
turtlesrock: this wouldn't happen to be you would it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y
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didnt you just say go easy on him, Jesus man lol. However I never saw that before, and if I wasnt so tired I may have lmao instead of just lol.snakeguy101;4382504; said:
jason longboard;4382642; said:
I couldnt help myself I found that link and just HAD to post it.
PS. sorry turtlesrock. nothing personal, we are just picking on you. I will stop now.
Etunes;4382654; said:Ya, go easy on the kid guys. I think all of us thought we were experts, i know i didnt though *cough*
You are totally right, When I was just getting started, I thought I knew everything there was to know and even had the courage to call up a few reptile stores and ask them for a job at the ripe age of 11- needless to say, I was laughed at. A few years later though and I landed a job at a museum and then a zoo. He is heading in the right direction by having high goals and aspirations.
Again, I am sure he knows a lot about his turtle but a turtle expert may be out of his grasp for the time being.
