Sorry you had such a poor experience! I would also recommend finding a good reptile vet - the closest to me is 2 hours away but the drive would be worth it.
I work in the veterinary field and there is no excuse for a vet to talk at you not to you, granted they probably were rushed and started to vent facts they learned at some point instead of listening to their clients, but you should never feel like you can't talk to someone. A good veterinarian should be open and listen to your history, even if you were doing something wrong they should correct you in a professional manner and also explain the 'whys' behind their advise. Even if it is a bit of a long haul you should try and find someone you are comfortable with, it will make all the difference for you and your pet
I also keep a "medical file" on mine where I record temps and humidity (used to be daily before the AP cage, now weekly), food offered (size, gender, brand, whether eaten or not), bowl movements / urates, shed dates, and any other notes that I need. This way should he ever need a vet I can give them his history in a format that they understand and can follow - also helps me to learn his patterns. I know this isn't realistic for large collections but it helps me lol
No cage is too large - nature is the best template - a snoot can't be booped too much
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