Dr Shane Simpson is well known amongst the reptile keeping community as “The Reptile Doctor” and brings his wealth of experience in the field of reptile and amphibian medicine and surgery to The Unusual Pet Vets. He regularly presents on the topic to fellow veterinarians, veterinary nurses and reptile keepers both here in Australia and internationally. In addition, he has contributed to several veterinary text books, held positions on animal ethics committees and does a considerable amount of work training wildlife rehabilitators about caring for injured reptiles.

When not working at The Unusual Pet Vets, Shane can be found just up the road still treating dogs and cats at Karingal Veterinary Hospital where he is also a co-owner of the practice.

Shane has a diverse reptile collection that his wife and two daughters are OK with as long as they stay behind the glass. He also has a big, dopey Bloodhound Cross dog named Butter.

https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/ (Specialist Vets)

https://www.karingalvet.com.au/ (Dr Shane's Vet joint up the road)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl 

https://www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-tongued_skink (Blue Tongue Lizard)

Packages for setting up Dr Shane's Animals that scored 7+ on his "Pets for Newbies"

1/ Reptiles scored as top choice pet for newbie pet owners, package nearly developed and released (11/10 FOR EASE OF CARE)

2/ https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/hopstart-package-for-rats/ (10/10 "BULLETPROOF" TOP PET FOR KIDDOS FIRST PET)

3/ https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/hopstart-package-for-rabbits/ (7/10 FOR ADULTS OR OLDER KIDS)

4/ https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/flockstart-package-for-chickens/ (6/10 AS CLEANING AND GOOD HUSBANDRY NOT SO EASY)

5/ https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/flystart-package-for-birds/ (Canaries, Budgies BUT NOT COCKATOOS WHICH MIGHT LIVE 80+ YEARS)

PS For a long and happy relationship with your pet consider a short consultation with a Vet to understand what animal is suitable for you or your family, then to understand what is required to keep them happy and healthy.