The Reptile Gumbo Podcast

In our one-hundred and thirty-seventh episode we have our October 1 on 1 on 1 Episode.  We discuss how we thaw frozen rodents, the responsibilities of the buyer and seller, our favorite Halloween movies and much more. 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/ USARK: https://usark.org...

In our one-hundred and thirty-sixth episode we are joined by Luke Stratford of Lizard Morphs.   The wonderful Ashely and Stephen Haude of Focus Cubed Habitats also join us as guest cohosts.  We discuss the use of different methods of social media and the reptile hobby, what it is like to keep reptiles in Australia and much more. For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, us...

In our one-hundred and thirty-fifth episode we are joined by Ashley and Stephen Haude of Focus Cubed Habitats.   Chris Eaton of Snakes and the Fatman joins us as a guest cohost.  We discuss what people look for in a cage, new products from Focus Cubed Habitats, the new podcast from Ashely and Stephen and much more. For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo co...

In our one-hundred and thirty-fourth episode we are joined by Liz Ritchie of Relic Boas.  We discuss Liz's boa collection, using genetics test to solve the possible het issues, the importance of testing your collection for viruses and much more. For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: https://www.vivtechproducts.c...

In our one-hundred and thirty-third episode we are joined by Shawn Gray of HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Shows.  We discuss the requiring vet certificates in order to sell animals at shows, the "reptinomics" of breeding reptiles, the new partnership between MorphMarket and Rare Genetics and much more. For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at c...

In our one-hundred and thirty-second episode we head back to the 2022 August HERPS Corpus Christi Show.  This is part one of our sit down interviews with some great breeders. On this episode we are joined by Randy Moore of Scaley Pets and Friends.  Randy talks some about vending shows but also tells us some crazy stories from supplying movies and tv with reptiles.  Then we are joined by Russel Sou...

In our one-hundred and thirty-first episode we are joined by Dr. Travis Wyman.  We discuss different animal management software options, genetic odds and ends and much more. 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/ USARK: https://usark.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReptil...

In our one-hundred and thirtieth episode we are joined by Eric and Randi Yaw of Colossal Constrictors.  We discuss whether we prefer morphs or localities, different boa species and morphs we have and much more. 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/ USARK: https://usark.org/ Patre...

In our one-hundred and twenty-ninth episode we are joined by Sean Bradley of Ballsh!t Podcast.  We discuss some under appreciated species in the hobby, Sean's rocky past in the hobby, what he plans on doing in the future and much more. 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/ USARK:...

In our one-hundred and twenty-eighth episode we head to the 2022 August HERPS Corpus Christi Show.  This is part one of our sit down interviews with some great breeders. On this episode we are joined by Kris Painschab of Badlands Herpetoculture and the Corn Stars Podcast.  We discuss corn snakes, pine snakes and other colubrids with Kris.  Then we talk about some amazing anole species with David E...

In our one-hundred and twenty-seventh episode we are joined by Derek Dykstra of Apex Arboreals.  We discuss the recent victory that the reptile hobby has had, what should we do in the future to help the hobby, should the government step in to control the hobby and much more. For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products:...

In our one-hundred and twenty-sixth episode we are joined by April Linkfield of House Snake Morphs.  We discuss different odd-ball species of snakes that we want to keep, discuss keeping house snakes and file snakes and much more. 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/ USARK: http...

In our one-hundred and twenty-fifth episode we are joined by, the queen of corn snakes, Kathy Love of Cornutopia.  We discuss what draws people to North American colubrids, how the hobby has changed over the decades and much more. 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/ USARK: http...

In our one-hundred and twenty fourth episode we have our July 1 on 1 on 1 Episode.  We are joined by James' dad and discuss what its like to be the parent of someone with reptiles, what it is like to tell your parents you want reptiles and much more. 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 one-hundred and twenty third episode we are joined by Victor Laureano of J Babies Reptiles.  We discuss what draws us to the reptile hobby, not getting rid of all your animals when you need a break and much more. 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/ USARK: https://usark.o...

In our one-hundred and twenty second episode we are joined by Dax and Taylore of DNT Retics.  We discuss owning large constrictors, what keepers should think about before getting a large constrictor and much more. 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/ USARK: https://usark.org/ Pa...

In our one-hundred and twenty first episode we are joined by Shawn Gray of HERPS.  We discuss the current state of reptile expos, ways to improve your sales at reptile expos and much more. 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/ USARK: https://usark.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreo...

In our one-hundred and twentieth episode we are joined by Chris Eaton of Snakes and the Fatman.  We discuss whether or not Facebook reptile groups are good or bad for the hobby, dealing with difficult customers, the new trend at reptile shows and much more. 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 one-hundred and nineteenth episode we are joined by Max Hicks of Max's View.  We discuss bringing "not for sale" animals to shows, how to handle people that believe in old wives tails, why sand boas are better than ball pythons and much more. For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: https://www.vivtechproduc...

In our one-hundred and eighteenth episode we are joined by Ari Flagle of Reptilandia Reptile Lagoon.  We discuss being a citizen scientist to the extreme, setting up a new reptile zoo, what herpetoculture means and much more. 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/ USARK: https://u...

In our one-hundred and seventeenth episode we are joined by Dr. Zac Loughman of West Liberty University.  We discuss getting an education in zookeeping, how important enrichment is for snakes, frogs eating ducks and much more. 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/ USARK: https://...

In our one-hundred and sixteenth episode we are joined by Seth Hoffpauir of Huff's Herps.  We discuss overlooked topics in the reptile hobby, how to raise your own feeder insects, how the media is not always our fan and much more. 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/ USARK: http...

In our one-hundred and fifteenth we are joined by Elaineanna Grosenheider.  We discuss advice we would give to other keepers, weird reptile rescue stories, our great trip to Crocodile Encounter and much more. USARK: https://usark.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReptileGumboPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReptileGumboPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereptilegumb...

In our one-hundred and fourteenth episode we are joined by Gina Disteldorf of Gina's Heart of Gold Reptile and Exotic Rescue.  We discuss what it is like to run a reptile rescue, the top reptiles found in rescues, how much we suck at herping and much more. USARK: https://usark.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReptileGumboPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReptileGumboPodcast Ins...

In our one-hundred and thirteenth episode we are joined by Bill Bradley of Coal Black Exotics.  We discuss how we deal with negativity within the hobby, the changes that other podcast have caused in the hobby, Bill in a thong and much more. USARK: https://usark.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheReptileGumboPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReptileGumboPodcast Instagram: https://...