The Reptile Gumbo Podcast

In our eighty-ninth episode we are joined by Jason Brumley of Brumley Reptile Co..  We discuss green tree pythons, some species that we think should be more common in the hobby, our upcoming breeding seasons and much more.

In our eighty-eighth episode we are joined by Nathaniel Frank of MToxins Venom Lab.  We discuss the process of collecting venom, crazy snake bite stories, what is right and wrong with the venomous hobby and much more.

In our eighty-seventh episode we are joined by Brent Schulze and Chris "Woody" Woodcock of Venom Life Gear. We discuss Venom Life Gear and some changes that are happening, thoughts on possible changes in the venomous keeping hobby, the next popular pet reptile/amphibian and much more.

In our eighty-sixth episode we are joined by Dr. Spencer Greene, one of the leading toxicologist in the country that also works with venomous snake bites. We discuss the proper way to take care of a venomous snake bite, some crazy snake bite cases, recent podcast we have listened to and much more.

In our eighty-fifth episode we are joined by Alexander England. In our first episode of HOT-toberfest we discuss what it is like breeding and selling venomous snakes, how venomous keeping is portrayed on social media, the debate on culling animals and much more.

In our eighty-fourth episode we are joined by Adeline Robinson of Adeline Robinson Art. We discuss Adeline's amazing reptile themed art, what attracts us to certain types of art, does customer service determine which animals you buy and much more.

In our eighty-third episode we are joined by Lauren Taranow and Lauren Goza of Symton Black Soldier Fly. We discuss using soldier fly larva as the staple diet for your reptiles, the idea of a stud book in the reptile community, humans eating insects as part of their diet and much more.

In our eighty-second episode we are joined by Talena and Gonzo of Crafty Gargoyles. We discuss their amazing artwork, how lifespans affect which animals we own, a shocking encounter that leads to peeing your pants and much more.

In our eighty-first episode we are joined by Dr. Warren Booth and Dr. Travis Wyman. We discuss a handful of genetics topics, parthenogenesis in reptiles, great genetics books you need to add to your library, and much more.

In our eightieth episode we are joined by Max Hicks of Max's View. We discuss Max's trip to Alaska to film bears, , how to handle mites in your collection, which names should we stop using for our pet reptiles and much more.

In our seventy-ninth episode we are joined by Shawn Gray of HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Show. We discuss the idea of a reptile keeper organization, knowing your limitations with keeping, giant tortoises eating birds and much more.

In our seventy-eighth episode we are joined by Terry Heuring of Dixie Reptiles. We discuss crazy old school reptile hobby stories, ideas on how the hobby can self police itself, some of the current issues we are facing as a hobby and much more.

In our seventy-seventh episode we are joined by Shawn Gray of HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Shows and James Brigoli of Aloha Geckos. We discuss the difference between breeding as a hobby and as a business, an awesome new addition to the podcast studio, a possible new pet store coming to Texas and much more.

In our seventy-sixth episode Katie is back for our July 1 on 1 on 1 Episode. We discuss other hobbies we have because of reptiles, should you have to be ok with your snake eating meat, finding a random whale penis and much more.

In our seventy-fifth episode we are joined by Rachel Allen of Powerful Exotics. Kori Martin also joins us again to fill in for Katie while she is out of town. We discuss how are significant others help us with our collections, drama on reptile social media this week, super glue snake venom and much more.

In our seventy-fourth episode we are joined by Jason Miloradovich of Top Line Constrictors. Kori Martin also joins us again to fill in for Katie while she is out of town. We discuss rainbow boas, keeping several species with different requirements in the same room, favorite DIY hacks to use in your reptile room, itty bitty snakes and much more.

In our seventy-third episode we are joined by Nick Mutton of Inland Reptile. Kori Martin also joins us to fill in for Katie while she is out of town. We discuss evolution and genetics of reptiles, dealing with trouble feeders, snakes eating shark heads and much more.

In our seventy-second episode we are joined by Dr. Hannah Seidel and Dr. Chiron Graves of the Ball Python Genetics Project. We discuss their study of ball python genetics and how it can be used to identify hets through shed skin. This breakthrough could alter how snakes are sold in the hobby. Ball Python Genetics Project website - https://sites.google.com/emich.edu/ballpythongeneticsproject/home

In our seventy-first episode we have our June 1 on 1 on 1 episode. We had some technical difficulties so this week we just sit in our new podcast studio and chat.

In our seventieth episode we interview several of our friends at the June 2021 HERPS Conroe show. We are joined by Michael Pennell of Python in a Pear Tree, James Brigoli of Aloha Geckos, Shawn Gray of HERPS Exotic and Pet Shows and Chris Eaton of Snakes and the Fatman.

In our sixty-ninth episode we are joined by Ryan McVeigh of VivTech Products. We discuss big changes with Ryan, a new line of products that will change the hobby forever, a scientific study about sh!t and much more.

In our sixty-eighth episode we are joined by Drew Schulz of The Learning Zoo. We discuss the different species we would like to see LESS of in the hobby, caring for a zoo at your house, people pretending to be an animal rescue to get free pets and much more.

In our sixty-seventh episode we are joined by Shawn Gray of HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Shows. We discuss the recent issues with using services like PayPal to accept payment for animals, setting up outdoor tortoise enclosures, the idea of using sensationalism with reptiles and much more.

In our sixty-sixth episode we are joined by Ashley and Stephen Haude of Focus Cubed Habitats. We discuss what got us in the hobby and keeps us interested, keeping and caring for large monitors, PayPal and the horrible things they have been doing and much more.

In our sixty-fifth episode we have our May 1 on 1 on 1 episode. We discuss upcoming changes to the podcast, how far penguin poop can launch, bread and much more.