I know what you are saying about the internet...as there is all kinds of false info out there. I referenced our forum several times when speaking to my vet...I think the validity of the info that I was citing spoke for itself. He seemed very impressed with how much I knew about garters. It's not easy to find vets that really know reptiles, especially garters...I was actually shocked by how much this guy knew. But being a licensed vet doesn't mean anything...I mean think about all of the "people doctors" out there that don't have a clue what they are talking about. I think my vet's knowledge actually came from the fact that he has owned reptiles himself since he was a child...experience counts way more than book knowledge...which is exactly why this forum is far more reputable and has more expert advice than most vets out there.