The Reptile Gumbo Podcast

In our one-hundred and eighty-seventh episode we are joined by Jessica Lee Anderson, author of reptile themed children's books.  We discuss Jessica's journey into becoming a reptile person, her great series of of reptile themed children's books, how people react to her books about reptiles and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off...

In our one-hundred and eighty-fifth episode we are in Conroe, Texas for the 2023 September HERPS Show.  We are joined by a couple of great and interesting people.  First we sit down Tom Harbin of Tom Harbin Reptiles.  Tom tells us all about his hognose breeding and shares some amazing stories from the reptile hobby history.  Then we are joined again by our great friend Max Hicks of Max - Wildlife...

In our one-hundred and eighty-fifth episode we are joined by Chris Eaton of Snakes and the Fatman.  We catch up with our buddy Chris and talk about changes in Chris's life, toxic positivity in the hobby, taking your emotional support alligator to baseball games and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like the...

In our one-hundred and eighty-fourth episode we are joined by Michael Taylor of Texas Carpetfest.  We talk Michael about the upcoming Texas Carpetfest event, going to social gatherings and the benefits of it, different groups and charities you can give to and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their ama...

In our one-hundred and eighty-third episode we are joined by Erica McVeigh of VivTech Products.  We talk with Erica about UV lighting, what equipment we would buy if money was no issue 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 one-hundred and eighty-second episode we have no guest and the three of just sit around and talk.  We talk about reptile folklore that we use to believe but no longer do, recent events in the hobby, we catch up with what has been going on in our lives lately and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like...

In our one-hundred and eighty-first episode we are joined by Ryan Dumas of RAD Reptiles.  We talk with Ryan about his experience as a zookeeper, turtles and tortoises, his podcast "Let's Talk Turtles", what information are reptile show promoters responsible for and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like the...

In our one-hundred and eightieth episode we are joined by Brittany Reed of Reed's Rhacs.  We talk about Brittany's diverse collection of lizards, her current breeding projects, some more "unconventional" tools we use in the 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,...

In our one-hundred and seventy-ninth episode we are joined by Bruce Ireland.  We talk about Bruce's wild snake rescue group, some of his interesting snake captures, the maximum amount of money we would spend on 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 c...

In our one-hundred and seventy-eighth episode we are joined by our friend Megan Sabljakovic of Lone Star Snakes.  We talk about her reptile outreach programs, helping save the lives of wild reptiles, World Reptile Day 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...

In our one-hundred and seventy-seventh episode we are joined by Savannah and Jessica of the Reptile Youth Alliance.  We discuss the goal of the Reptile Youth Alliance, their future plans, species that we feel needs more attention 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 ou...

In our one-hundred and seventy-sixth episode we are joined by Jason Miloradovich of Top Line Constrictors.  We discuss Jason's collection of boas, how you can stay motivated to maintain your collection, how I almost burned my house down 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 one-hundred and seventy-fifth episode we are joined by Nick Gill of The Lizard Kid's Reptile Company.  We discuss the care of tree monitors, how do you handle people that get upset about nature being in their nature 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 one-hundred and seventy-fourth episode we are joined by Stephen and Ashley Haude of Focus Cubed Habitats.  We discuss how to separate your business form others during slow times, our most interesting finds while herping 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 p...

In our one-hundred and seventy-third episode we are joined by Steve Kennedy of Steve's Snaketuary.  We discuss educating the public on snakes, snake themed hot sauces, breeding egg layers vs livebearers 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 che...

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. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptile...

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...

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. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, lik...

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. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech produc...

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. 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 G...

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. 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 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 prin...

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. 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. VivT...

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. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs,...

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. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo c...