Dr Lionel SCHILLIGER graduated from the french National Veterinary School of Nantes (Oniris) in 1989 and has been working with dogs, cats and reptiles ever since. He certified in canine and feline nutrition in 1992 (E.N.V.A), in clinical hematology and biochemistry of small companion animals in 1998 (E.N.V.T), and in canine and feline internal medicine in 2011 (Vet Agro Sup). He is a Diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine (ECZM - Herpetology), chair of the herpetology specialty of the ECZM, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP - Reptile and Amphibian Practice). He is also the current representative member of his country in the International Committee of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV). Lionel SCHILLIGER works as a private practitioner in Paris and at the National Veterinary School of Alfort (E.N.V.A).