Expert Care & Advice for Exotic Pets

service icon

Help for Pet Owners

Comprehensive Online Husbandry Consult and Care for Your Non-Traditional Pets

service icon

Training and Teaching for Veterinary Professionals

In-House Training, Teaching, and Constultations for Veterinary Professionals

Who We Are

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.
Learn More

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.

%

50% of pets in the US are considered exotic

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

%

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.

%

Birds makeup 26% of exotic pets

There are 4.5 million reptile owning households in the U.S.

Who we’ve worked with

slide-1
slide-2
slide-3
slide-4
slide-5
slide-6
slide-7
slide-8
slide-9
slide-10
slide-11
slide-12
slide-13
slide-14
slide-15
slide-16
slide-17
slide-18
slide-19
slide-20
slide-21
slide-22
slide-23
slide-24
slide-25
slide-26
slide-27
slide-28
slide-29
slide-30
previous arrow
next arrow

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.”

Attarian image

-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.”

Attarian image

-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.

Attarian image

– 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.

Attarian image

-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.

Attarian image

– 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

The Other Pets - Danielle Inman Consulting
Excellent
The Other Pets - Danielle Inman Consulting
4.9
Based on 51 reviews
See all reviews
review us on
SHAKETHEBOOT Sea of Thieves
SHAKETHEBOOT Sea of Thieves
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Ed Drozda
Ed Drozda
We recently took our beloved parakeet Lola in for care. Her vet works in concert with Danielle and The Other Pets. We had never heard of services such as that, which Danielle offers. She is an encyclopedic (OK in the current world she's an AI) source of nutrition, nesting, and other information to help us care for our beloved pets. That in itself is COOL ENOUGH. However, the way in which Danielle cares about you and your pet is beyond expectation. We were really stressed and Danielle, was like a warm blanket, on a rainy day. Sometimes (for me the more the better) you need a hefty dose of sincerity and compassion with your guidance and support services. If that is you, reach out to The Other Pets. Danielle, thank you so very much. Debbie, Ed, and Lola Drozda...
Evan Dillmann
Evan Dillmann
Ami
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
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
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
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
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!
Snakes and Weights
Snakes and Weights
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
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
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
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.
Línamoúr
Línamoúr
This review, should/could be a novel....EASILY.Although....i don’t want to embarrass my humble, Dani.So here's this:"Auntie D" as she's known in our world, is an extraordinary, GODSEND.In the decade & a half that I've known her, she has saved my lil Man's life twice...LITERALLY.I have a European Starling, that lives cage free & rules my world.Línamoúr, is now 12.5 years old...and D has guided us in getting him to this, unheard-of age.The fact that she'll travel to wherever you reside, isBEYOND PRICELESS.If you have an Exotic & you're reading this...LOOK NO FURTHER.There simply is no one better.P E R I O D.💋
kaye westmark
kaye westmark
Danielle and Chris are simply the best!They are professional and compassionate. I feel lucky to have found them!
Allyson Paden
Allyson Paden
Danielle is great! She guided me through taking care of two of my pets, a rabbit and a chicken, who have completely different needs. I especially recommend her to anyone with backyard birds in the Wilmington area!
Corey Allen Kotler
Corey Allen Kotler
Six stars out of 5!!! Danielle Inman is an absolute credit to her profession. Very few vets are true avian experts. Danielle is selfless, a wealth of avian knowledge and she is truly dedicated to the care of animals. The animal kingdom needs more humans like Danielle. I can wholeheartedly state that Danielle Inman has enhanced the quality of life (and potentially extended the lifespan) of my parrots.
Chloe T
Chloe T
Danielle is simply the best. I was a new rescue bearded dragon caretaker and was so overwhelmed by the conflicting information online about what appropriate husbandry looks like that when I heard her episode on the Reptiles & Research podcast I was overjoyed that a service like hers exists.The consulting service provided by The Other Pets is top-tier, trustworthy, and incredibly supportive. I really appreciate that Danielle takes care to keep the entry fee so low, given that you receive such kind, prompt, continuous, and informative care. As reptile owners we can always learn more and having a credible, experienced sounding board like Danielle in your corner is invaluable!! I’ll be singing The Other Pets’ praises at whoever will listen. 🙂
Jo Holtz
Jo Holtz
Danielle is fabulous! She's incredibly knowledgeable and has been a wonderful resource for the husbandry of my Argentine B&W Tegu. She was quick to respond and provided me with a large amount of information and things to consider moving forward. As with any online research I had run into a lot of conflicting recommendations and anecdotal statements from hobby pages and reptile enthusiast forums, but Danielle cut through the chaff and I can't say how relieving it is to know that I have such a great resource to call on for help.Highly recommended!
Victoria Dickens
Victoria Dickens
I wish I could give the Carolina Beach Animal Hospital staff more than five stars! Not only are they superb at responding to calls, emails and texts, they truly care about the well-being of your pet. I called two veterinary hopstials located in the Wilmington area and they couldn't or didn't care to help me with my bearded dragon. So I did more research and found Carolina Beach Animal Hospital, which to my surprise is so much closer to my home. They specialize in a variety of pets. As I explained my concern about my beardie, I could hear a baby goat "baa" happily in the background. I knew I had called the right place. They quickly gave me the instructions to set up a new pet patient forms and told me their herpetologist Dr. Danielle Inman would contact me via email. She did that day and I gave her details about my eight month old bearded dragon, Napoleon. She was extremely thorough asking meabout the specific temperatures, diet, housing and the size of my little buddy. Napoleon is my first bearded dragon so there were some things I needed to change and alter to improve his well-being. I took many photos of his enclosure, food and even his stool to send to her for analysis. She quickly responded to the emails. I even received a phone call and text message from the Carolina Beach Animal Hospital staff on Friday and Saturday to confirm that Dr. Inman had indeed reached me. They assured me that Napoleon could easily get an appointment, if needed to be seen sooner. My Napoleon doesn't really care for the outdoors so I was hoping to do everything I could before I took him out of his comfort zone. With the help of Danielle Inman, Napoleon is better. I highly recommend Carolina Beach Animal Hospital to any pet owner. Whether your baby has fur or scales, their staff/ doctors have exceptional knowledge and compassion for your pet. I plan to take Napoleon in for a wellness check up in person this year. Not only to meet the sweet staff, face to face but for them to meet my sweet boy Napoleon! I know they love him as much as I do!
Anne Gleeson
Anne Gleeson
Danielle has a wealth of experience and an incredible breadth of knowledge about reptiles and reptile husbandry. She helped me set up a great new habitat for an older bearded dragon that I adopted. Unfortunately he had unforeseen medical issues and weakness of his lower legs, making it difficult for him to walk and safely climb. Danielle then helped me modify his habitat to prevent falls and make it easier for him to get around using his “army crawl.” She has suggested dietary supplements to give him along with his prescribed meds.Danielle is genuinely caring and supportive. She is very responsive to my questions and very encouraging of my efforts as a new “mom”, as this is my first bearded dragon.It has been a pleasure working with Danielle!
tanya veitch
tanya veitch
Absolutely amazing experience. Really helped our lizard get healthy and start eating again. Cannot recommend enough! So much helpful information, knowing and constant support for a very reasonable price.
Emily Connette
Emily Connette
Would recommend to everyone, great advice and lots of love and compassion for you and your animals 🙂
Logan B
Logan B
Danielle was absolutely wonderful in helping with my daughter's tree frog. After a couple of medical scares with Penny the frog, our vet recommended Danielle's services. The amount of detail and expertise she provided was amazing. We were able to make adjustments to Penny's environment and I'm happy to say Penny has been a healthy frog for over a year now. Danielle also reached out to remind me when I needed to replace one of the light bulbs! She goes above and beyond. An expert in her field!
Alina Hernandez
Alina Hernandez
I love Danielle and her knowledge about reptiles, super helpful and easy to learn from. All the info she gives me helps my Babygirl Dingy live a great life ! Thank you !
Jose Cruz
Jose Cruz
As first time cockatoo owners, Daniella has been an amazing caretaker and resource for us. She is caring, professional, and always willing to help us better understand how to care for our parrot. To anyone looking to give their pet parrot or bird the ideal home environment, Daniella and her team at Other Pets are a great resource and guide to have on your side.
Chelsea Gillis
Chelsea Gillis
I am an estate manager for a high profile recording artist and was in desperate need of getting a turtle situation sorted. We were recommended to Danielle with The Other Pets by the turtle’s vet and it was the best referral we could have ever gotten. Danielle very quickly jumped on board and flew from Texas to Los Angeles to come in person and help us with the issues that we were experiencing. She took the time to spend the day with us and teach us about the next steps, the solutions and how to move forward after she left. We had a detailed meeting with her about all information and she has also remained available to us after her visit here. She helped us re-home one of the turtles to a beautiful farm in Texas and the turtle that remains with us has never been happier. Danielle truly loves the animals and what she does and it is so obvious to everyone around her. We are so grateful for her and will always always recommend her if someone has “another pet.”
Jack Gardea
Jack Gardea
If I hadn't had Danielle's help I would have lost my baby Sssleste. My husbandry was not horrible but it definitely was not up to par for the survival of my ball python.Thanks to The Other Pets, Danielle was able to see where the issues were and finally got Sssleste to eat after 2 months of no success by me. I recommend 100% consulting with Danielle when getting any Exotic pet to better prepare yourself and insure your baby gets all the proper care they need at home.
Amy Megill
Amy Megill
Danielle is the absolute best! My husband and I have six parrots, one with special health needs. Anytime we leave them with her, we never have to worry. We know they’ll get amazing care and be treated like her own. We consider Danielle an aunt to our birds, which is a high honor considering how bird crazy we are. Danielle is also extremely knowledgeable about all things exotic/avian, and she’s always helpful when we have questions. We can’t recommend her enough!
Gilda bb
Gilda bb
Our Moluccan cockatoo has been under Danielle's care all.his life whenever we travel. We call Danielle to make his reservation before we make our own reservations because Danielle is the only place we are comfortable to leave him.He always comes home a much nicer bird than when we deposited him. We haven't figured out how Danielle does it, but in addition to giving him excellent care, she also gives him a refresher course in etiquette.
Jennifer Hauss
Jennifer Hauss
Danielle is truly amazing! I recently purchased a juvenile leachie gecko. Being a veterinarian, I had some concerns blindly following advice from the internet without reputable resources, especially as I noticed my gecko, Rad, was not eating well or gaining weight with the advice I had read online and from the breeder. A colleague specializing in exotics recommended Danielle, and I am so grateful she did. Danielle has spent the past month helping me with husbandry improvements, and I have seen Rad‘s appetite improve and her weight double since then. It is obvious how much she cares and I honestly feel a bit guilty not compensating her more for all the time and care she has dedicated to us. I would highly recommend her to anyone who has or plans to have an exotic pet.
Belle Sun
Belle Sun
As a veterinary professional, I highly recommend The Other Pets to all owners, new or experienced. I consulted with Danielle about a leopard gecko addition to my home, and she was able to answer all of my questions with care, detail, and confidence. Her special set of skills and experience make her an extremely valuable tool and support system to exotic pet owners of all levels. Danielle is compassionate and collaborative, so you can count on her to work together with you to create the best possible life for your critter(s)! This service is extremely reasonably priced, for the invaluable advice and expertise it offers. My consultation was a delightful and informative experience!
Kristie Manzano
Kristie Manzano
Ok consulting is a MUST for anyone with an exotic. Danielle is a wealth of knowledge! I have a beardie and nearly lost him. With all the conflicting info out there its hard to know whats right for our precious exotic pets. After months of vet care I got in touch with Danielle. She was immensely responsive, took all the time I needed to ask questions and get my beardie sorted out. She has stuck with me and my little Kenny for months now. Helping me get his body back on track after his vet care so he could do what he naturally was wanting to do. Brumate. She stayed with me and available while he brumated and eased my worries and most importantly EDUCATED me on proper care for him. That is priceless. I am forever grateful to Danielle for all the care and love and time she spent to make sure Kenny had all he needed and I felt confident in my knowledge to care for him so he can live happy and thrive!!! I would recommend Danielle and The Other Pets in a heartbeat. And not just when there is a problem to solve. Reach out to her and get a consult on your initial set up and confirm your husbandry is on point. She LOVES doing what she does and it shows. She will make all the difference in the world for you and your pet. Thank you Danielle for providing this service and being there for Kenny and I.
Erin Culpepper
Erin Culpepper
As exotic veterinarians, I think we can all appreciate that there is a lot that goes into husbandry and it's difficult to almost impossible to fit in a full husbandry conversation during a medical appointment along with diagnostics and treating an exotic pet. The research that often goes into husbandry consultations is extremely time consuming as well to try to incorporate into an already very full schedule. Danielle is the ultimate solution to this problem. She has allowed for an ongoing husbandry review and conversation with her services that has not only really elevated our service for these clients and their pets, but has literally saved me hours of time and research when it comes to helping these special creatures. We are able to see many more appointments this way, and it allows for me to focus on the medical aspect of things, while she takes care of the rest. She has extensive knowledge in the exotic veterinary field as well as an incredible background in the biology of these animals and has studied them in their natural habitats for over 20 years. This allows for an all around extremely thorough level of care for these pets. We have incorporated Danielle's services for all of our exotic appointments and have been working with her now for the past 7 months. We could not be happier and our clients really appreciate the exceptional service that she provides. We have received numerous positive reviews from our exotic clients because of the level of care this provides to their well loved pets. I could never say enough good things about Danielle. Not only is she knowledgeable but it is a literal delight to work with her. She puts a smile on my face daily with her wonderful (and often humorous) personality. If you are even thinking about incorporating her services for your practice, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. She treats all clients, vets and pets as if they were her own family. Thank you for all you have done for us Danielle!! You are making a true difference in the lives of these pets and their families! -Dr. Erin Culpepper, Carolina Beach Animal Hospital
Rachel Lynn
Rachel Lynn
We are so happy we have access to Danielle’s knowledge of exotic animals. She helped us prepare for an animal who was coming that we knew ahead of time wouldn’t be in the best shape and really has helped get him going in right right direction. I had no prior knowledge of this species and I had to learn in a hurry and she was quick to respond and gave me so much information and came to evaluate him the day he arrived and he has been doing so much better since he has been here because of her. It’s also her hands on expertise that made a huge difference for this guy.
Alexandra Scott
Alexandra Scott
Absolute Life Saver. I went through an incredibly difficult time with my pet and she walked me through everything. I genuinely thought my pet might not make it, but because of her help and advice my Crestie has bounced back and is better than ever! Thank You so much!!
Siena Florez
Siena Florez
Nicole Bell
Nicole Bell
Loved taking my new Guinea Pig girls here. They took such good care of them and gave this new mama all the advice! 🥰
Ashley Brandner
Ashley Brandner
Ken Griffiths
Ken Griffiths
Danielle reached out to me prior to my vet visit with a sick ferret. We went over living conditions, food, activities and more for my ferrets. It was a pleasure and a reassurance that my exotic pets were being taken care of properly. Danielle was quick to reply to me and was awesome. Highly recommended.
Marc Maus
Marc Maus
We have 2 guinea pigs, Oreo and Browney and after 2 surgeries each we were referred to Danielle from our Vet Dr. Culpepper. She has reviewed everything we are doing and picked out an outside playpen for the guineas to play in. Danielle is quick to respond to my e-mails and truly cares about our pets and what is best for them. She is top notch.
Jessica Knox
Jessica Knox
So informative. The best care for exotic animals. Consults on my snakes and birds were right on point. Thank you.
Kaytla Stell
Kaytla Stell
I was very impressed with how quickly Danielle was able to give me so much information on setting up my vivarium, from tank size all the way down to the correct type of UV bulb I needed. I have had my nine leopard geckos for about 4 years now and never could quite figure out what morphs I had and Danielle was able to help me figure out what my kiddos are and now I am looking at trying my hand at breeding a pair of geckos to see what kind of morphs they will produce. Thank you for all your help from myself, and all my kiddos! Mango says hello!
Paul Rattay
Paul Rattay
I raise tortoises as a hobby and found myself with a large group of newly imported tortoises. I am delighted to know that a service like The Other Pets exists for input and guidance for exotic pet owners. Vets are not always available so this has been a very good option to receive consultation on health, well being and husbandry information from someone with real experience with exotic animals. I highly recommend The Other Pets if you need help with your exotic pets.
James Tasse
James Tasse
I was referred to Danielle from an exotic pet veterinarian shortly after moving to Charleston, SC. We asked her for suggestions on what to feed our turtle (which she identified as a Cuora) and regarding what indoor/outdoor enclosures would be best. This guidance helped us to improve our turtle's living conditions, including the addition of some plants and substrate that Danielle suggested. I would definitely recommend Danielle's services for anyone looking to take better care of "exotic" pets like turtles.
js_loader
view our google reviews
Reptile

Ready to Get Started?

CONTACT US
Request a Consultation
Professionals