Tom Hellebuyck is head of clinic at the Division for Exotic Companion Animals and Wildlife of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Ghent University (Belgium). In 2006, he got his master degree as a veterinarian and in 2012 he finished his PhD in veterinary sciences with a focus on dermatological diseases in lizards. Tom became a diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine (Herpetology) in 2013. He is an author and co-author of several scientific publications and book chapters. He is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences and symposia and is a member of a number of organizations concerned with veterinary medicine and herpetological societies. In addition, he acts as an advisor to authorities with regard to reptile medicine and welfare.