The Reptile Gumbo Podcast

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Episode 172 w/ Max Hicks and Ben German of The Asclepius Snakebite Foundation Jun 23, 2023

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In our one-hundred and seventy-second episode we are joined by Max Hicks and Ben German of The Asclepius Snakebite Foundation, as well as special guest cohost Shawn Gray of HERPS. We discuss their recent trip to Africa, how the Asclepius Snakebite Foundation is helping the people of Guinea, some of the recent drama in the hobby and much more.

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Episode 171 - 2023 June Conroe HERPS Show Jun 16, 2023

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In our one-hundred and seventy-first episode we are in Conroe, Texas for the 2023 June HERPS Show. We sit down and chat with some very interesting vendors at the Conroe show. On this episode we are joined by Earyann Kingsten of Pet Den. Then we talk Drymarchon with Rickey Wheeler of Indigo Black LLC. Next we were able to trick the infamous Don Shores of Shores Enuff Snakes, to sit down and talk with us. Last we ask Tim Bailey of Bailey & Bailey Reptiles about the variety of reptiles he works with

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Episode 170 w/ Ashley Dezan of Northern Lights Reptile Imports Jun 09, 2023

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In our one-hundred and seventieth episode we are joined by Ashley Dezan of Northern Lights Reptile Imports. We discuss what it is like to run an reptile import business, not all imports are created equal, dealing with the negative misconceptions of imported animals and much more.

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Episode 169 w/ Dr. Rob Coke a Reptile and Amphibian Boarded Veterinary Specialist Jun 02, 2023

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In our one-hundred and sixty-ninth episode we are joined by Dr. Rob Coke, a reptile and amphibian boarded veterinary specialist. We discuss his experiences working as the vet of a large zoo, how often people take their reptiles to the vet, how to find a proper reptile vet and much more.

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Episode 168 w/ Chris Eaton of Snakes and the Fatman May 27, 2023

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In our one-hundred and sixty-eighth episode we are joined by Chris Eaton of Snakes and the Fatman. We discuss what it may take to be banned from the reptile hobby, Chris's rock and roll life, changes to MorphMarket and much more.

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Episode 167 - Our May 2023 1 on 1 on 1 Show May 19, 2023

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In our one-hundred and sixty-seventh episode the three of us just sit down together. We find out why our listeners still tune in each week, discuss changes in the hobby and much more.

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Episode 166 - 2023 May Pearland HERPS Show May 12, 2023

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In our one-hundred and sixty-sixth episode we stay home for the Pearland, Texas 2023 May HERPS Show. We sat down with a large variety of vendors to talk all things herps. On this episode we are joined by the infamous Caleb Howell of Caleb's Exotics and More to discuss his balls and his inability to grow a mustache. Then we sat down with Rob Klockman of Raki-Taki to talk about his amazing 3D printed products and how he integrates that into his teaching job. Next we talk all things hognose with Shane and Shannon Beard of Cajun Hognose. We were also joined by Terrance and Tawonza Thomas of Feathers and Fins to discuss their large diverse collection. Finally we talked with friend and listener of the show, Todd Sanders of Sanders Family Reptiles and Exotics to talk about his first time vending a reptile show.

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Episode 165 w/ Eric Yaw of Colossal Constrictors May 05, 2023

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In our one-hundred and sixty-fifth episode we are joined by Eric Yaw of Colossal Constrictors. We discuss our favorite reptile shows, if we prefer to be a vendor or customer, surprise babies and much more.

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Episode 164 w/ Lewis Batohie of Lil's Shop of Horrors Apr 28, 2023

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In our one-hundred and sixty-fourth episode we are joined by Lewis Batohie of Lil's Shop of Horrors. We discuss our new partnership with Lil's Shop of Horrors, staring a feeder rodent business, thinking about what goes in your feeders and much more.

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Episode 163 w/ Ryan McVeigh of VivTech Products Apr 21, 2023

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In our one-hundred and sixty-third episode we are joined by Ryan McVeigh of VivTech Products. We discuss what makes someone a successful keeper, all of the amazing products from VivTech, updates on the events in Florida and much more.

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