The Reptile Living Room
By John F Taylor
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Podcast Description
We bring you the very best in captive care information about reptiles, amphibians, and insects directly to you through expert interviews and over ten years of personal experience within the herpetoculture industry.
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Dr. William K. Hayes of Loma Linda University talks Rattlesnakes | In this episode of Interview with an Expert we talk with Dr. William K. Hayes about not only his career and how he got started in reptiles but we go in depth on the topic of rattlesnakes which as you all know is one of my favorite species snakes. We talk about envenoming and the mechanics behind it and much more. | 4/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Luke Halstead on Reptile Legislation | Luke Halstead walks us through what he has done within the Canadian herpetological community and how others may do the same no matter where they live. He also talks about how he has educated himself about reptiles. | 4/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Kristen Wiley | In this episode of The Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology Kristen Wiley of Kentucky Reptile Zoo talk with us about being a woman in the field of herpetology and some of the encounters she has had. She also gives some insight to ladies who are interested in getting into the field as well. | 3/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reptile Round Table: Ohio Exotic Animal Legislation | In this edition of the Reptile Round Table we speak with Aaron Florian of iHerp and Chris Law of Crocodopolis talk with us exclusively about the impending legislation regarding the ownership of exotic animals in Ohio. | 3/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Big Reptile Network | Kevin Oskow of Big Reptile Network comes into the Reptile Living Room to talk about how he developed Big Reptile Network and what they are all about and more. | 3/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Sara Viernum | Sara Viernum of the Wandering Herpetologist talks about her experiences working in the field of herpetology. She shares with us about field herping and what if any role misogyny played in her career choice. Side Note: Sara is actually not going East as stated, plans changed. | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rattlesnake Roundup Sweetwater, Texas | Rattlesnake Roundups in Sweetwater, Texas have been slaughtering thousands of pounds of rattlesnakes for many years. Think about that, thousands of pounds, average rattler weight, how many snakes is that? They are being brutally slaughtered for the entertainment, of humans? If this were any other species of animal the world would be up in arms! In this interview we speak with Ray Autry of Rise Against Rattlesnake Roundups who due to his intelligent planning and operation was able to go into the belly of the beast as it were and document the truth about what is happening there. | 3/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Julie Bergman | Julie Bergman of Gecko Ranch talks with us about her experiences as a woman within the herpetoculture community. | 3/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Emmanuel Van Heygen: The Exo Terra Expedition | Emmanuel Van Heygen talks with us just one day after the accusations of reptile smuggling were published in Sri Lankan media to clarify what had actually taken place while he and his colleagues were on their conservation expedition in Sri Lanka. We are happy to report that Emmanuel and his crew are on their way home! | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Melissa Amarello: Rattlesnake Social Behavior | Melissa Amarello of Arizona State University talks with us about rattlesnakes their apparent social behaviors which she is currently studying the field. She also shares with us her view points on science in the public eye not to mention her thoughts on rattlesnake round ups. You can find Melissa at the following websites. Social Snakes Snake Dens: A Rattlesnake Family Reunion | 2/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Marcia McGuiness | Marcia McGuiness talks about growing up enjoying reptiles & the about her personal experiences as a woman coming into a primarily male dominated community known as the herpetoculture. You can of course find Marcia and all her scaly friends at Golden Gate Geckos. | 2/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Melissa Coakley | Melissa Coakley of Snake Hunting Chick kicks off a new series for us with this interview. Now, before you get to thinking this is a feature similar to articles or talks you may have seen before let me enlighten you now. This is a series that began when a colleague took a comment made by a prominent figure in the community as being misogynistic. Something was said akin to 'We need to reach out to the soccer moms of the reptile community...' Whether it was meant as misogynistic or not I am not sure. Regardless, some women in the community took offense. It got me thinking about the tendencies of some males to treat women differently and well you can now hear for yourself the results of these interviews. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ned Bruha The Skunk Whisperer | Ned Bruha sits down in the Reptile Living Room to talk about rattlesnake round-ups and tells us how we can take action against these barbaric acts that are occurring today. He also tells us the truth about the portrayal of reptiles in the media. Grab a beverage and prepare to get your Neducation folks! | 1/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Shawn Heflick of Python Hunters on the Python Ban | In this episode Shawn Heflick talks with us exclusively about the Python Ban and gives us the the bare bones reality of it just like he did in his first interview which you can catch here. For those of who watch reptile shows on television you should be aware of Shawn Heflick and the show on NatGeo Wild called Python Hunters. It's the first show that I have ever seen that doesn't promote the hype. | 1/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sara Viernum: The Wandering Herpetologist | Sara Viernum was kind enough to talk with us about what it takes to be a herpetologist and shares some of her adventures with us in this exclusive interview! Make sure to check out her site as well by clicking on her banner. | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Python Ban: A Reptile Roundtable | In this inaugural episode of what will be many of the Reptile Round Table I sit down with a broad participatory audience of keepers, herpers, and breeders to ascertain what steps to take next to prevent further action against our community. Please welcome Chris Law of Crocodopilis, Melissa Coakley of Snakehuntingchick.com, Marcia McGuiness of Golden Gate Geckos, and Jason White of Daily Reptile News. All of these folks literally came together at a few hours notice and helped me put this round table together so please show them some love and click on their respective sites as these are the true warriors and voices fighting for our community through education and much more! | 1/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rise Against Rattlesnake Round-Ups | Ray Autry takes us by the hand and introduces us to the true horrors of Rattlesnake Round-ups as we take a long staring look at the truth. This is a barbaric act that you will now hear of in an interview that's not looking to demonize anyone but simply explain the truth and reality of what happens. Rise Against Rattlesnake Roundups is on YouTube Rise Against Rattlesnake Roundups is on Facebook | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Charles Schurman of Tundra Dragons | Charles Schurman of Tundra Dragons talks with us about what it takes to breed majestic dragons & much more in this incredible glance into the caves of a true Dragon breeder! | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Let’s talk about sex…Cricket sex that is. | Tom Houslay is a studying for a PhD at the University of Stirling, Scotland. Now while it's interesting enough that he is a native to my ancestors homeland; what really got me was his chosen field of study. Sexual selection who wouldn't be interested in that? Well this is usually about the time that Tom reveals he researches insect sex. That's right insect sex. This of course quickly opened another dialogue with Tom which started something like this... "You mean crickets are more than just reptile snacks?" I asked incredulously. I of course had to share this information with the audience of the Reptile Living Room so without further ado here is the interview. I really would encourage you to also drop by Houslay website Insects//Sex//Evolution as well as he has an incredible amount of information there which might just make you think twice about dropping that cricket into the tank to be food for a reptile. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reptiles & Responsibility: Chris Law of Crocodopolis | Chris Law of Crocodoplis is a voice of reason within the din of the crowd of people agains the recent calls for legislation of the reptile industry as a whole. Recently Chris heard some things that really got him fired up and we took it upon ourselves to invite him back to talk to us and explain some truths as we see them within the reptile industry. Don't forget to catch part 2 of this interview which is linked here. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reptiles & Responsibility: Chris Law of Crocodopolis Part 2 | Welcome to part 2 of our interview with Chris Law of Crocodopolis where he and I further discuss the privileges of owning reptiles. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Herp report with Jason White Returns | In this episode we discuss alligator hugging, snake hook contest, stars owning reptiles, and reptile extinction. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Closed Door Reptile Regulation, Snakes being banned from public park, and a Free Snake Hook! | Not only are people trying to get snakes eradicated from a local park, but Ohio is having closed door meetings on reptile regulation! Jason and I are also talking about giving away a custom snake hook! Language in this episode is NSFW. | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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PETA & Naked Women, Petco & Politics, and a special teaser… | Now that we have your undivided attention...yes we really do talk about all these subjects and more. Do Jason and John really convert to the Republican Party? Sunday Morning what? All this and more will be explained. Some content NSFW. | 9/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Mulleary of DM Exotics | In this episode of Interview with an Expert we chat with Dan Mulleary of DM Exotics about importation of reptiles, his current projects with Spilotes, and much more! Dan also has a YouTube channel for our listeners viewing pleasure dedicated to the various aspects of his reptile life. | 9/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Super Croc, Reptile Feelings, and more | In this episode we cover the huge crocodile found in the Philippines as well as discussing whether or not reptiles have feelings and Jason White's coverage of the Sacramento Reptile show last year. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Report with Jason White Episode 10 | In this report we cover the Wandering spider, unprovoked reptile attacks, and more. | 9/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Report with Jason White Episode 9 | Jason and I talk about Raymond Hoser getting his just desserts. We also talk about my awesome field herping trip to Arizona as well as a potential cure for the chytrid fungus! | 8/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fear of Snakes: Dr. Barbara J. King | Dr. Barbara J. King sits down with us in the Reptile Living Room to further our insights into the what and or why human primates have a fear of snakes. We cover a wide range of topics in this interview regarding behavior and possibilities of where the fear comes from. You can visit Dr. Kings site at http://www.barbarajking.com/ | 8/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Report with Jason White Episode 8 | In this episode we talk about a moron who allows his daughter to be bitten by what he claims is a venomoid snake (here's the must see link), reptile conservation, and a reptile that decides to eat a tiger. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chris Law of Crocodopolis | Chris Law has been working with the crocodile species for many years and has been striving to share his knowledge with those interested in these fascinating reptiles. Join Chris as he talks in depth with us about the care, conservation, and the crocodiles portrayal in the mass media. This is really a special treat for us as we have never covered this species of reptile before and we got one heck of an education on the incredible crocodilian! If you would like more information on Chris and his work you can find him at Crocodopolis.net | 8/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Report with Jason White Episode 7 | Jason White of Daily Reptile News and I talk about the release of lizards, the confiscation of 60 venomous snakes, and a potential alligator sighting in Arizona. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tom Crutchfield Tom Crutchfield Reptiles | In this interview we had the opportunity to sit down with a self proclaimed 'dinosaur' and definitely an endangered species when it comes to our knowledge base within this industry which we seem to forget more of every year. I am of course referring to none other than Mr. Tom Crutchfield of Tom Crutchfield Reptiles. Tom was very candid about what is missing in this industry today that people like himself built so many years ago. Take a walk with us as we start out at memory lane and then come forward to today where Tom sees issues that can be fixed. Do you have the answers? | 8/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Conservation and chytrid treatments?! | In this episode of the Herp Report with Jason White of Daily Reptile News we discuss the comeback of an amphibian and a turtle as well as a potential treatment for the deadly chytrid fungus which has been decimating amphibian populations across the United States. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ken Foose of Exotic Pets Las Vegas Pt. 2 | This is part two of the Ken Foose interview click here for part 1 in part 2 he talks more about herpetological societies and their importance to the community as well as legislation and more. Don't forget to please check out Exotic Pets Las Vegas Ken has a great collection of animals. | 7/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ken Foose of Exotic Pets Las Vegas | Ken Foose has been keeping reptiles since the age of 9 years old. Today he is the Vice President of the International Herpetological Symposium, a columnist for Reptiles magazine, as well as owner of Exotic Pets Las Vegas. In this interview we caught up with Ken at his shop and sat down with him to get a glimpse into the reptile community that you won't get with most people. Ken talks about everything from how he began his career in reptiles to learning from the greats of his day. Make sure to get part 2 as well. | 7/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Herp Report with Jason White & Ricky Martin? | In this episode of the Herp Report Jason White, Ricky Martin, and I wish my mom a happy birthday. We also talk about the Florida trial for the couple whose little girl was killed by their pet constrictor and added extra fuel to the fire for the python ban. We also talk about smart lizards, the new Chinese pit viper that's been discovered, as well as responsible ownership and a whole lot more. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Report with Jason White Episode 3 | In this episode we talk about an old story where someone wanted to woo the ladies with Crocs in the kitchen and we're not talking about the shoes, as well as frogs sticky feet working with science and much more! | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kathy Love of Corn Utopia | Kathy Love literally wrote the book on the captive care of Corn Snakes and she talks with us in this exclusive interview about not only Corn Snakes but also about Amazon Tree Boas, herp registries, as well as the past, present, and future of herpetoculture! She shares with us an incredible amount of knowledge that can only be gained by decades of experience within in an industry that she has such passion for. Join us as we walk down memory lane with one of, if not the premier breeder of Corn Sakes today. You can also find her at CornUtopia. She and her husband Bill also run Reptile Rally and Blue Chameleon Ventures. | 7/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Andrew Quinn of Zoo Med talks New Products! | Andrew Quinn Education Coordinator of Zoo Med talks with us about the San Diego Reptile Super Show of 2011 and a few of the new products available from Zoo Med such as their Aquatic Turtle Banquet Block and their Tortoise foods. He explains to us about how these are more than just food. Zoo Med Products can be found at your local reptile store and all major retail pet stores | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Report with Jason White | In this episode we learn about the Nile monitor in Florida, the passing of a reptile icon as well as alligators delivering head wounds and much more. Grab a drink, its a funny world in the reptile family. | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Shawn Heflick of National Geographic Wild Python Hunters | A cop, a biologist, and a reptile breeder walk into a bar...it sounds like a recipe for some pretty interesting stuff doesn't it? While it may have not happened that way, it definitely makes for some of the best damn reptile television that I have ever seen! I am of course speaking of Python Hunters on NatGeo Wild It's honest, funny, and serious in each and every episode. If you've ever been field herping then you will have a very special affinity to this show as the Python Hunters crew pulls no punches when it comes to conservation and other topical issues which embroil the Florida Everglades. If you have not watched this show then you are truly missing out on great television that's all there is to it. | 6/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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USARK San Diego Reptile Super Show 2011 | Andrew Wyatt CEO & President of USARK takes a moment to explain to us where the reptile community stands in the current battle waging in Washington D.C. with the constrictor ban. He also explains some the aspects of the ban where Gordon Roda writes a 'scientific paper'. I will leave it at that you just have to hear it for yourself folks. Please support USARK and their fight as they take the flag of our community to the hill. They need your support, we're not talking lip service here get out the wallet and donate! | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fear of Snakes: Randy Babb of the Arizona Game & Fish Department | Randy continues our Fear of Snakes series this week providing his insights and experiences as well as talking a little bit about venomous snake ownership and more. So come along with us as we explore the fascinating world of snakes in an attempt to discover what draws some people and repels others. | 6/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reid of SoCal Reptiles | Reid of SoCal Reptiles was gracious enough to take time out his busy schedule to sit down with us and talk a little bit about SoCal Reptiles and what the team over there is working on when it comes to breeding projects as well as how they have expanded their horizons to include more than tortoises. Come along as we learn what it takes to work with tortoises and the other species that Reid is working with. | 6/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rattlesnake Behavior with Dr. Rulon Clark | Dr. Rulon Clark of San Diego State University is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and his research interests include behavioral ecology and more. What attracted me to his work specifically was the research he'd published regarding rattlesnakes and their social lives as well as their ability to choose sites which would most benefit them when it came to ambush sites. I had the opportunity to interview about his work and current projects and to say that they are fascinating would be an understatement so grab your lab coats folks and settle in. You are about to learn some incredible aspects regarding rattlesnake life! | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gary Rolfe of Northampton Reptile Centre | To say that Gary Rolfe is a reptile keeper would be an understatement. He is a force unto himself that has become one one of the best known reptile people in the United Kingdom. I met Gary through the social networks and we became quick mates through our passion for reptiles. In this interview, Gary reveals not only his sense of humor which makes him immediately well liked by anyone who meets him but also how he got 'accidently' started within the world of reptiles. He also tells us in depth behind the scenes of what happens around the Northampton Reptile Centre. They are one of if not the only reptile shop I know of that only sells captive bred reptiles. So join us won't you as we get a behind the scenes tour of the life of Gary Rolfe and the Northampton Reptile Centre. | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carl Barden of MedToxin Laboratories | In this interview we got to speak with Carl Barden of MedToxin Laboratories about his work that he is doing to save lives. You see Carl and his team milk live venomous snakes for their venom and from their work at the MedToxin Laboratories antivenin is created. So we wanted to know, not only how Carl got started but what it's like to work with venomous species on a daily basis. Well we got the answers and whole lot more. Carl's work doesn't end there though oh no, he also runs the Reptile Discovery Center! | 5/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Chat with Ryan Jarosek of Jarosek Park Reptiles | We caught up with Ryan Jarosek of Jarosek Park Reptiles at the Las Vegas Reptile Expo this past week and he talked with us in this exclusive interview about how his wonderful wife Lisa conned him into getting Pictus Geckos! Just kidding she showed them to Ryan and well, the rest you have to hear for yourself. | 5/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fear of Snakes: David Manly | David Manly is a biologist and freelance science author who writes for blogs such as Scientific American which is where I came across his excellent story on venom. But not only does he write for Scientific American but he's also got his own blog The Definitive Host. So come along with us as we discuss the Fear of Snakes with David and he gives us his insights. | 5/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fear of Snakes: Dr. Katie MacKinnon | Dr. Katie MacKinnon sits down in the Reptile Living Room with us to continue our discussion on the Fear of Snakes and shares with us some of her personal insights as an anthropologist. She explains to us some of the primate behaviours she's personally observed in the wild when primates encounter snakes. For more information on Dr. MacKinnon and her work you can find her here Saint Louis University and also Midwest Primate Interest Group. | 5/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fear of Snakes: Dr. Carin Bondar | Dr. Bondar is a published author, blogger and biologist. Her new book 'The Nature of Human Nature' is now available via her website Dr.Bondar.com In this interview we talk with her about why people fear snakes and where that fear may come from. Is it instinct? Is it something we are taught? We find out all this and more about humans and snakes in this incredible interview. We highly encourage you pick up her book and definitely check out her blog and read some of her awesome pieces that she's writing you will not be disappointed. | 4/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rico Walder of Signal Herp | Rico has spent many years within the herpetoculture realm of Green Tree Pythons and Emerald Tree Boas. Over that time he has acquired some incredible knowledge of the species and shares some of it with us in this show. We also learn about some of the genetics which are still being worked out as far as native populations are concerned. So, grab your notebooks folks and let's learn together what's involved in keeping Green Tree Pythons and Emerald Tree Boas. | 4/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jonathan Silva of Crow’s Arachnids | Many of us in the herpetoculture industry are not only interested in reptiles. We are also interested in keeping arachnids. So when we came across Jonathan at the Reptile SuperShow recently we were initially impressed by his arachnids on display and after we talked to him a moment we were sold on the idea that this was someone we should have on the show. Jonathan is not only passionate about his arachnids but he's also got the knowledge to back up that incredible passion! If you're into arachnids and insects then you're going to love this show. He talks to us about good species for beginners and even some advanced species and much more. We look forward to having him on the show in the future and he's also agreed to write an article for an upcoming issue of Herpetoculture House eZine as well! | 4/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Heather Wong of Heathers Herps | Heather Wong is known in the reptile community as an outstanding Ball Python breeder. I can't even begin to tell you how impressed I was when we saw her collection at the show that she was offering for sale. If you want a Ball Python then you need to speak with Heather. In this interview she talks with us in depth about how to not only keep Ball Pythons but also gives us some in depth care advice and answers some listener questions as well. Heather maintains her site Heathers Herps which we highly recommend you visit | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ricky’s Reptile Enclosures | In this interview Ricky of Ricky's Reptile Enclosures talks with us about how he began designing reptile enclosures and what actually goes into the design of this incredible products! You may have seen the video we did at Reptile Apartment and this interview will further expand upon the topics we touched on there. | 4/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Chat with Steve Sykes | In this episode of Herp Chat we talk with Steve Sykes of Geckos Etc about reptile genetics and what it takes to actually create a morph and who decides what a morph is. | 3/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Justin Julander Australian Addiction | Justin Julander of Australian Addiction took the time to sit down with us and talk about the reptiles of Australian Addiction. He shared with us his early beginnings and gives some advice to new folks interested in getting into the herp industry. We mainly focused on Australian Carpet Pythons in this particular interview but Justin also works with Irian Jaya Pythons as well. Take a moment won't you and learn a little about what it takes to maintain such an exotic addiction. If you want to contact Justin or any of the folks from Australian Addiction its as easy as clicking the links provided. We really enjoyed having Justin on the show and we even convinced him to come back and do an episode of Herp Chat with us later so we're really looking forward to that too. | 3/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tyler Stewart Interview with an Expert | Tyler Stewart of Tortoise Supply.com talks with us about how he began his early career as a child catching Leopard Lizards in the Nevada desert and throwing rocks at crickets to feed the lizards. He later moved on to become one of the premier of breeders of many species of Tortoises that are now available via his web site Tortoise Supply.com. Tyler doesn't only sell Tortoises, he also sells many of the supplies that are needed to care for these incredible reptiles in a captive environment. Not to mention that he also hosts the only reptile show in Las Vegas with his partner Joe. As if you needed any more of an excuse to go to Las Vegas now they have a reptile show. | 3/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Report with Jason White Episode 2 | Herp Report with Jason White Episode 2 | 3/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eric Bristow Oregon Gecko | We caught up with Eric Bristow of Oregon Gecko and he talked with us about not only his experiences and how he got into geckos in the first place but specifically about what has become one of my favorite species that I have yet to own. I am of course speaking of the Chinese Cave Gecko. | 3/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Herp Report with Jason White | So with our first episode we talk about Albino Cobras, Kids and Caimans, Snakes on a Train (no we're not kidding) and finally Sleepy Turtles. We hope you enjoy this and leave some comments on the respective blogs, iTunes, etc and as always...love it or hate just rate it! | 2/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with an Expert Phil & Keir of Ornamental Insects | Phil and Keir took the time to chat with us about the Ghost Mantid and other species that they are currently working with at Ornamental Insects and not only walk us through how to keep the Ghost Mantid species but also how they became Ornamental Insects. | 2/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Chat with Ryan Jarosek | Ryan Jarosek of Tiki Tiki Reptiles and Jarosek Park Reptiles chats with us about the best ways to keep Veiled Chameleons Chameleo calyptratus. For those thinking of getting a Chameleon for the first time this is generally the species that we all start out with. As we said Ryan takes us through the set-up, maintenance, and I think he covered the whole gambit within this interview as far as the Veiled Chameleon Chameleo calyptratus is concerned. For more information on their specific needs we highly recommend that you check out Ryan and his sites. Then for a fun read on Carl the accidental Chameleon you can click here. | 2/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Chat with Julie Bergman | Julie Bergman of Gecko Ranch talks to us about keeping the Phelsuma sp. captive care and I must say I got one heck of an education on the Phelsuma sp. its a great piece for anyone who is interested in these jewels of the reptile world. | 2/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jules Sylvester Talks Snakes & Not just on planes | This is probably one of my top three interviews when it comes to fun. I am sure you will enjoy it just as much as we did. Oh, by the way you'll also hear from Frank who's huge! | 2/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Troy Jones of Uro Ranch talks Uromastyx | Troy Jones has been working with Uromastyx for some time and has been successful in the herpetoculture industry. We had the opportunity to speak with Troy about the Uromastyx species in general as well as what he has planned for the species in the future. You can always catch Troy at his website Uroranch | 1/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chuckwallas in Captivity with Dr. Douglas Dix | While we were at the Reptile SuperShow we had a moment to speak with Dr. Douglas Dix of Deerfern Farms about the captive care of Chuckwallas. | 1/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Herp Chat with Marcia McGuiness Nephurus Species | Marcia McGuiness chats with us about the captive care of the Nephurus species of Australian Geckos | 1/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Andrew Wyatt answers “What is USARK?” | While we were at the Pomona Reptile SuperShow we had the opportunity to sit with Andrew Wyatt President of United States Association of Reptile Keepers which is usually called USARK by most. We asked Andrew to explain what is USARK and why is it important to the reptile community. He of course obliged us and not only that but he talked about the recent victories, the on going war, as well as where the money is going when you donate to USARK. If you want to visit them you can find them at www.usark.org | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mark Romansky Moonstone Dragons | We met Mark Romansky of Moonstone Dragons at the Las Vegas Reptile Expo where he had some of his Bearded Dragons Pogona vitticeps for sale. We spoke with Mark about various aspects of Dragon keeping and we were so impressed that we decided we had to have Mark on the show. Mark is not only a breeder of high quality Bearded Dragon Lizards Pogona vitticeps but he has been recently elected as the president of the Southern Nevada Herpetological Society. To say that Mark is actively involved in all things herpetoculture would be an understatement; when it comes to reptile legislation or any pet legislation for that matter Mark admits "I'm the first one to grab my helmet and sword and run up the hill." Another quote from Mark and my personal favorite regarding reptile legislation is "Today it's pythons, tomorrow it will be Poodles." Mark has a take on reptile keeping that sometimes flies in the face of 'conventional wisdom' and this makes him one of the better breeders out there in our eyes. So take a listen and see what Mark has to say. | 12/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Scott Powley of Powley Exotic Reptiles | Scott Powley takes the time to chat with us about what it's like to be in the Green Tree Python realm of the herpetoculture industry. He shares with us his early trials and success' as a breeder and explains that Green Tree Pythons are not actually the hard python to take care of that most people think they are. He reveals some tips and tricks to keeping them healthy and more. So jump in and enjoy Scott Powley and Green Tree Pythons. | 12/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EMERGENCY BROADCAST Possible BAN on Keeping Amphibians! | We speak with Andrew Wyatt about the potential ban that is coming up in Federal Government on Thursday 12/16/10. After listening to this special please do your part get involved and don't let others take away our rights regarding keeping reptile pets. Get involved now! www.usark.org | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EMERGENCY BROADCAST Possible AMPHIBIAN BAN Episode 2 | Marcia McGuiness and Mark Romansky talk to us about the upcoming NOI regarding the amphibian ban and Mark gives us insight into the original Lacey Act. | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Marcia McGuiness Golden Gate Geckos | Marcia McGuiness, what an awesome person to know first of all! As Part of her awesome nature she is known as one of, if not the premier breeder of Geckos in todays industry. She is doing some awesome stuff with the Gecko family and she shares some crucial information in this episode about caring for Geckos. Soon, we will have her back on to talk about her super slurry which is something she invented and is used by veterinarians and universities alike. In this episode she takes us through the industry and what it means to her to be a breeder and tells us how she came to breed Geckos and what the future may hold. If you see Golden Gate Geckos on the next reptile show vendor list you must attend to see her line of Geckos! You can also get your hands on her Geckos at www.goldengategeckos.com | 12/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Brian Barczyk BHB Reptiles & Snakebytes.tv | Brian takes us on a journey through his life. How he got into reptiles, why he does what he does, and lets us view what its like to be a breeder with a high visibility in the industry. Not only does he give us some tips on keeping the reptiles we enjoy. He talks about selecting what projects to work with and what it takes to be a glorified snake poop cleaner. Theres much more than I could cover here, so grab a drink, settle in, and take a walk with us through the world of Snakebytes.tv and BHB Reptiles. | 12/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert Applegate Applegate Reptiles | In this interview we were actually given an incredible opportunity to relax at the Applegate facility and talk with Robert about his decades of experience within the herpetoculture industry and learn what it takes to be a success in such a fickle industry. | 11/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dr. Bryan Grieg Fry Venomdoc.com | We caught up with Dr. Bryan Grieg Fry at the NARBC show and spoke with him about his research into the Komodo Dragon and how he determined that they are a venomous lizard as well as what its like to work with Venomous animals. | 11/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with an Expert Brian Potter North American Reptile Breeders Conference | We somehow managed to capture Brian Potter of the North American Reptile Breeders Conference at one of his shows when he had a moment to breathe and had him talk to us about what it takes to actually run a reptile show. He goes in depth about the day to day operations of reptiles shows from promotion all the way to the end of the breakdown of the last day. | 11/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview With an Expert Ryan Jarosek of Tiki Tiki Reptiles | In this interview we met Ryan Jarosek. Austin our Multimedia Director actually introduced me to him and we learn that when Ryan says he has an understanding of what it's like to keep reptiles in a smaller space he's not kidding! Ryan is the owner of Tiki Tiki Reptiles and Jarosek Park Reptiles. | 11/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with an Expert Dr. Douglas Dix Deer Fern Farms | We caught up with Dr. Douglas Dix of Deer Fern Farms at one of the shows and he was gracious enough to share a little bit with us about how he got into reptiles and specifically Uromastyx. Uromastyx are probably one of the most unknown of the Agamidae family and while popular are not understood fully and therefore present a meaningful challenge to those who would keep them. | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reptile Living Room Introduction | In our introductory show you will be greeted by our host John F Taylor and get some insights into what we are hoping to achieve with the Reptile Living Room. We sincerely hope that you enjoy the show and come back often. Shows are done on a weekly basis and are launched every Friday. | 10/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 82 Episodes |
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