Jerry Cole

Roger J. Klingenberg is an author who has written about reptile care. He co-authored *The Box Turtle Manual* (2012) with Philippe de Vosjoli, contributing a chapter on diseases and disorders covering topics such as dehydration, nutritional problems, parasitic problems, and vitamin deficiency. He has also contributed writing to *Reptiles Magazine*.

Liz Palika is an author and dog trainer based in Oceanside, California. An avid reader, she began writing in early childhood and has since written more than 80 books, most of them nonfiction works about dogs and other pets. She is also the founder of Love on a Leash, a nationwide therapy pet certification organization, and has over 25 years of experience teaching dogs and their owners at Kindred Spirits Canine Education Center.

Lenny Flank Jr. is the author of at least five books on reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, including *Turtle: Your Happy Healthy Pet* and a guide to tarantula care. He has kept more than 100 different species of reptiles over twenty-five years and has written articles for *Reptiles Magazine* and related publications.

Kim Schilling is the founder of Animals for Awareness, a non-profit USDA licensed sanctuary dedicated to the needs of exotic and wild animals. She discovered domesticated ferrets some 30 years ago and is the author of *Ferrets For Dummies*, reflecting her long-standing passion for ferret care and welfare.