CrocKast Podcast

In this episode I talk with Matt (@arboreal.obscurities) about his experience in herpetoculture, his collection, and scrub pythons! Check it out!

In this episode Daffy (@daffysreptiles) about his collection, Canadian herpetoculture, and his podcast, Daffy's Round Table. Check it out.

In this episode I interview Will Hicks (@ ) of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (@georgiaseaturtlecenter) about the work and research he and the center as a whole does. We talk about sea turtle biology, their natural history, what threats they face, and how people back home can help. Enjoy!

In this episode I interview Grahame Webb about his research with crocodiles in Australia, his work with Crocodylus Park, and some of his adventures throughout the year. Enjoy!

In this episode I interview Nipper Read (@nipperread). We talk about his experiences herping all over Europe and the world, the differences between European and American herpetoculture, what all he keeps, and how he keeps them. Check it out!

In this episode Ron St. Pierre (@ron_stpierre) talks about his experiences breeding a multitude of lizard species, the proposed Florida exotic law changes, and his work producing morphs of the Cuban Knight Anole.

In this episode I interview Jimmy Riffle, costar of the Animal Planet show Gator Boys. We talk about what it's like to have a TV show, his soon to be opened wildlife park, and his career as a whole. Hope y'all enjoy!

In this episode I interview David Kirshner, the curator of reptiles at the Sydney Zoo. We talk about his research with crocodilian buoyancy and locomotion, his experience keeping and breeding Lace monitors, his work at several different zoos, and some of his favorite herping experiences. Enjoy!

In this episode I interview Justin Smith (@palmettocoastexotics) about his experience in herpetoculture, his collection, and his podcast network: The Herpetoculture Network. Check it out!

Just wanted to give a little update on the future of the show.

In this episode we interview Frank Robb (@alligatorrobb). Frank is an alligator researcher and professional nuisance alligator remover. He is also a founder of the EEARSS research organization, cohost of the EEARSS Podcast, and Chance the Snapper catcher.

In this episode we bring Dr. Marisa Tellez back on to talk about her research with crocodilian parasitology, and all the remarkable roles that parasites play in crocodilian biology.

In this episode we interview Mike Easter, the cofounder and co-owner of a SATOO, a specialty exotic reptile store in Cleveland. We discuss how and why he started up his business, what it's like to run a reptile shop, some of the most unique animals he has worked with through his business, and his work with American Crocodile research.

In this episode we interview Viviana Ricardez (@first_lady_of_texasturtles) about her research with turtle populations throughout the state of Texas. We discuss what kinds of threats certain species are facing, along with just a bunch of turtle facts. Check it out!

In this episode Nate and guest host Andrew (@thetexasnaturalist) interview Ricky Mack (@rickymack_) about his experience herping across Australia. In this episode we go over his experiences interacting with freshwater crocodiles, herping in the Pilbara, what some of his favorite Aussie herps are, and so much more. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we interview venom researcher and collector Nathaniel Fränk about his work with his many different species of venomous snakes and arthropods. Things ranging from Malaysian Blue Coral Snakes to giant centipedes, and everything in-between. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we interview Matt Metcalf about his research with Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes and his adventures in the Peruvian Amazon. Check it out

In this episode we interview Dr. Mark Merchant of McNeese State University about his research with alligator immunology. Along the way we learned about his research with the immune systems of other reptiles such as cottonmouths, turtles, and other crocodilians. We also discuss his research with crocodilian color changing abilities.

In this episode Micah (@varanidking) and Josiah Mould talk about their experience in herpetoculture, some of their adventures growing up as missionary kids in west Africa, the US Competes Bill, and their herpetoculture business: Serpents & Salamanders (@serpents_ and_ salamanders).

In this episode we interview Emma Browning (@herpetologistemma) of the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory about her research with Box Turtles and if recovered animals from the illegal pet trade are viable in the wild

In this episode, Dr. Elliot Jacobson of the University of Florida goes over his career researching reptile veterinary science, from how he started out his career, to some of the diseases that he has helped describe, to veterinary resources available for every day reptile keepers. Check it out!

In this episode we PhD student and Rattlesnake researcher Saunders Drukker about his research with the various species of rattlesnakes in New Mexico and Arizona. We also talk about his views of herping and collecting. Check it out!

In this episode Jeff Holmes of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (@conserveherps) talks about his and the Conservancy's work with researching habitats, finding endangered species, and conserving and improving habitats. We also talk about some of the threats facing herps today. Check it out!

In this episode we interview Rich Crowley. We talk about his work in breeding Short-Tail & Blood Pythons, his work with other species of reptiles, his work with the Chicago Herpetological Society, and his newest book.

In this episode we interview @doc.merten about enclosure design, Mertens Water Monitors, and keeping reptiles in Australia.