CrocKast Podcast

In this episode we interview National Geographic explorer and Gharial researcher Phoebe Griffith. We discuss what separates gharials from other crocodilians, what they face in terms of conservation, and some of their unique and amazing behaviors.

In this episode we interview Dr. Kevin Messenger (@chinaherper) of Nanjing Forestry University. We talk about herping in China, how southern China and the southeastern US are ecologically incredibly similar, and some of the new species of herps he has discovered over there.

In this episode we talk with Jari Cornelis (@jari_cornelis) about his graduate research with Tiger Snakes in and around Perth. We discuss how human changes to the environment, like urbanization and invasive species, have on Tiger Snakes and their ecology. We also discuss his experience herping across Australia.

In this episode we interview Luke Harding, the project manager at Blue Iguana Conservation. We discuss with him topics ranging from Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewsii) natural history, the threats posed to them by invasive species and human development, and why the Blue Iguana conservation story is one of hope for both the species and conservation as a whole.

In this episode we interview Brandon Boyle, the host of the Venomman20 YouTube channel. In this episode we dive into his work with Bushmasters, all the medical potential of venomous snakes, and the philosophy of balancing entertainment with education when it involves reptiles

In this episode we interview Dr. Zac Loughman of West Liberty University. We discuss his work running the schools Zoo Science program, his work with his favorite species of snake (False Water Cobras), and in general any and all things Colubrid. Check out his podcast: Colubrid and Colubroid Radio, and his instagram @dr_crawdad.

In this episode we interview Andy Vick about his extensive experience in herpetoculture, his research with Gila Monster venom for diabetic treatment, and his current projects.

In this episode we interview Dr. Vliet about his career researching crocodilians, some of the newest discoveries in the immune system peptides in crocodilians, and his research with crocodilian social behavior.

In this episode we interview the curator of the St. Augustine Alligator Farm & Zoological Park: John Brueggen. In this episode we learn about his career in the zoo world, what makes St. Augustine such a special place, and some of the unique and extraordinary behaviors he's witnessed in his career.

In this episode we shoot the breeze with our friend and future co-host Andrew Austin about his work with Environmental Consulting, his experience working with reptiles, herping, and all thing reptiles

In this episode we interview Tom Crutchfield about his incredible career with reptiles, from his many firsts in herpetoculture, his many adventures looking for wild reptiles, to some of his current projects.

In this episode we interview Dr. Marisa Tellez of the Crocodilian Research Coalition (CRC) about her ongoing work with crocodilian research and conservation. Some of the things we discuss include her research with naturally occurring hybridization between wild crocodiles, wild Iguana conservation, and Manatee research.

In this episode we interview Chris Dieter of Crocodile Encounter. We discuss the insides of running a crocodile zoo, his support of conservation efforts, and his past experience breeding monitor lizards.

In this episode we interview Cary Howe about his experience herping across the United States and North America.

In this episode we interview Flavo Morrissiey about his work with the conservation of the American Crocodile and his groundbreaking advancements in crocodilian training at GatorLand

In this episode we interview Mr. Paul Bodnar. Paul tells us about the history of Herpetoculture (i.e. NOAH) in the United States, his work with American Crocodile research, and renewable industries in the Solomon Islands, among many other things

In this episode we go over our personal backgrounds in the reptile field and the goals of the podcast. We also interview our very first guest Dr. Chris Carmichael. Dr. Carmichael teaches Ecology, Animal Behavior, and Vertebrate Zoology among other things at Bob Jones University. He is also the curator for the school's serpentarium. We discuss his research with Gila Monster venom for cancer treatme...