Oh, i didnt read your whole post, sorry, but to add, I'd read threw the reviews on the vet online or asking around about that vets office if you can, that's just something I do for all my animals exotic or not when vet shopping, also making an appointment and experiencing that vet yourself if you cant find reviews. Trial and error. I've gone to countless vets because I didnt care for them for even things like bedside manners (not to just me as an owner but for my pet) till I found one I liked. These are the general guidelines to vet shopping I personally go by for all my animals (mostly dogs) like I said in my last reply, I'm working on getting my snake in one after xmas sooooo.