The Reptile Gumbo Podcast

In our two hundred and sixty second episode we are at June 2025 HERPS Conroe Show.  First we chat with Stevie and Nickey Kay of The Pink Dragon about bearded dragons and their care.  Then we talk to Brian Perez of Xtreme Serpentines about his business and the animals he works with.  Finally we talk to our friend and amazing author Jessica Lee Anderson about her recent releases and upcoming project...

In our two hundred and sixty first episode we are back at Crocodile Encounter for 2025 Texas Crocfest.  In part two we chat with the guys from the Crokcast Podcast about why they started their podcast.  Then we talk with our friend and owner of Crocodile Encounter, Christ Dieter.  We wrap the day up with a great talk with Phil Goss of USARK. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegu...

In our two hundred and sixtieth episode we head to Crocodile Encounter for 2025 Texas Crocfest.  In part one we sit down with the originators of Crocfest.  First we chat with Colette Adams and Curt Harbsmeier about starting Crocfest and what they hope to accomplish through Crocfest.  Then we sit down with Flavio Morrissiey to talk about about Crocfest and also crocodilian behavior. The Reptile Gum...

In our two hundred and fifty-ninth episode we chat with Laura Sherrod of Elm Creek Farms.  We talk to her about her job with Texas Parks and Wildlife, taking care of her large menagerie of animals including chickens horses and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo...

In our two hundred and fifty-eighth episode the three of us just hang out and catchup with with what we have been doing lately, talk about Texas CrocFest and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: https://www.vivtechprodu...

In our two hundred and fifty-seventh episode we are joined by Chris Dieter of Crocodile Encounter.  We talk about Crocfest going on Saturday, June 7th at  Crocodile Encounter.  We also chat about caring for such a large and diverse collection of crocodilians. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UV...

In our two hundred and fifty-sixth episode the three of get together and talk about what has been going on in our lives.  We discuss some drastic news with our family and then on the lighter side we talk about our favorite Easter candies and cartoons. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs,...

In our two hundred and fifty-fifth episode the three of us just hang out and catchup with with what we have been doing lately and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: https://www.vivtechproducts.com/ For 10% off your pu...

In our two hundred and fifty-fourth episode we are joined by Tabitha Blewett of Austin Reptile Service.  We talk rescuing reptiles and other animals, running reptile education services and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Pro...

In our two hundred and fifty-third episode we are joined by Travis Johnson of Living Legless Reptiles.  We talk about bullsnakes, how keeping reptiles has shaped our lives and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: https:...

In our two hundred and fifty-second episode we are joined by Alex Myers of Alex's Agamids.  We talk about Chinese water dragons, what do you research before buying an animal and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: http...

In our two hundred and fifty-first episode it is just the three of us.  We catch up on what has been going on lately, discuss possible future guest, get joined by a surprise guest and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products...

In our two hundred and fiftieth episode we are joined by Erin Nichole The Reptile Realtor.  We talk to Erin about what to look for when buying a house, what type of things we want in our reptile room and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checko...

In our two hundred and forty-ninth episode we are joined again by Bill Bradley of Coal Black Exotics.  We talk about what he has been up to since the last time we talked, his big move to a new state and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkou...

In our two hundred and forty-eighth episode we are joined by our really good friends John and Kali Grant of Grant Family Exotics.  We talk about if we could ever leave the hobby and why, our new hobbies outside of keeping reptiles and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use o...

In our two hundred and forty-seventh episode we head back to Conroe for the January 2025 Conroe HERPS show .  We talk with Katie Krouse of Bears Etc. about bear rescue.  Then we chat with Krystal Vann of Krystal Palace Exotics about all things spiders.  Last, we sit down with our friend Talena Quick from Crafty Gargoyle and talk about the direction the have gone in with their art along with a ton...

In our two hundred and forty-sixth episode we are joined by Amanda Terry of Texas Sealife Center.  We talk about the issues with cold weather and sea turtles, how they rescue and rehabilitate sea turtles and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at ch...

In our two hundred and forty-fifth episode we are joined by Rob Klockman of Raki Taki.  We talk about the amazing 3D reptile designs Rob has created, running a 3D printing business and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Product...

In our two hundred and forty-fourth episode we are joined by Jeremy Turgeon of Brass Man Reptiles.  We talk about diverse collections vs species specific collections and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: https://www....

In our two hundred and forty-third episode we are joined by our buddy Jeff Frederick.  We talk how to identify burnout in the hobby and what to do about it and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: https://www.vivtechpro...

In our two hundred and forty-second episode we sit down for our December 2024 1 on 1 on 1 episode.  We discuss several controversial topics in the reptile hobby and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: https://www.vivte...

In our two hundred and forty-first episode we are joined by JD and Kit McClain of Slithering Oddities.  We talk their diverse collection, keeping Australian pythons and the patience needed in keeping and breeding snakes and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo co...

In our two hundred and fortieth episode we are joined by Mark Wilson of the Galapagos Tortoise Alliance.  We talk with Mark about the work his organization does in the preservation of Galapagos tortoises, keeping large tortoises as pets and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs,...

In our two hundred and thirty-nineth episode we are joined in studio with Sjak Verdaasdonk of Critical Reptiles, all the way from the Netherlands.  We talk with Sjak about his first visit to the U.S., keeping reptiles in the Netherlands and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs,...

In our two hundred and thirty-eighth episode we are joined by Jessica Coleman of Lumpy Lizard Reptile, Poultry, and Exotics Rescue.  We discuss running a rescue, husbandry standards that we think need some revamping in the hobby and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our...