Who’s Behind The Reptile Room?
Hey there!
My name is Christopher and I want to thank you for stopping by my little slice of the internet! You made it here because you’re interested in learning more about what The Reptile Room is all about.
Simply put, I want to help improve the lives of herps and the people who keep them by providing high-quality and completely free information about every reptile. Whether it’s a question about leopard gecko behavior or the best way to clean a red-eared slider’s tank we want to cover it.
More knowledgeable keepers mean happier reptiles and that’s what we’re all about.
But I also know that if you’re just starting to care for reptiles things can be pretty confusing. It’s an entirely new world and there’s a lot to learn. We want to help those folks too!
In short, if you love reptiles then you’re in the right place.
Meet The Team
Christopher Stills, Founder, Writer, and Editor
Christopher has been collecting, keeping, and thinking about reptiles just every minute since he was 9 years old after seeing a green anole for the first time in Florida. After that, he was hooked. He’s now been an active herper for more than 2 decades and has worked with a huge range of species from the leopard gecko to the King Cobra.
Dr. Georgina Ushi Phillips, DVM
Dr. Georgina Ushi Phillips completed her undergraduate education at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 and worked at an emergency clinic in Tampa for nearly ten years. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. She helps fact-check the content The Reptile Room and ensures we’re always providing the most accurate and up to date information.
Jessica Warning, Veterinary Technician
Jessica grew up with a pack of six chihuahuas and two cats, so her love for animals started young! With years of experience in the animal husbandry field caring for companion animals (birds, reptiles, rodents, fish, cats, and of course dogs), she began her venture into the veterinary field and has been gaining experience as a vet technician since.
In her free time, you can find her cuddling with her three kitties (and gecko when he lets her), maintaining her fish tanks, or exploring the natural beauty of the Florida Keys and Everglades! You can find her on LinkedIn here.
Marissa Jacky, Veterinary Technician
Marissa is a Registered Veterinary Technician who fell in love with reptiles after working for 5 years at a wildlife rehabilitation center. There she learned everything she knows about reptiles and loves sharing her knowledge with other reptile owners!