How to find a good reptile vet?

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First of all - I do NOT need a vet right this instant. I DO want to find a vet BEFORE I need one. And I want a vet who knows what they are doing.

I hope this isn't something that's asked all the time and people are tired of hearing. I tried searching the forum but had no luck finding what I am looking for. So either I used the wrong search terms, or its so buried I can't find it.

I did check the vet listing sticky, did not see any vets listed for my area. If anyone has any recommendations, let me know! (I am in Western Riverside County, California, about 90 miles south-east of Los Angeles and 80 miles north of San Diego).

My question is -
How do I find a good reptile vet? What kind of questions should I ask? What kind of answers should I especially listen for?

I've had snakes in the past, but have not had a need to take them to the vet. I have enough other animals to understand the need for having a good veterinarian on hand, in case medical care is ever needed. I also have enough experience with "exotics" (rats) to understand the need for an experienced AND knowledgeable veterinarian, and not just the first one who says "yeah I can see those". The veterinarian hospital I go to for my dogs and cats has a vet who is an "exotics" vet, and he has done well with my rats. I have not yet interviewed him to see how experienced or knowledgeable he is with reptiles though.