CrocKast Podcast

In this episode Chad Keates (IG @chadkeates) talks about his work with snakes, lizards, and amphibians across Africa, specifically his genetic work as an evolutionary biologist. Enjoy!

In this episode Rachel Pikstein of Pikstein Labs comes on to talk all about Tegus! We talk about her work looking into the genetics of invasive tegu populations in Florida and in captivity, how frequently red tegus hybridize with black and white tegus, and we also talk about tegu intelligence. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk with Jack (@roadtripmonster) about his adventures herping all across Texas and in the greater Las Vegas area. We also talk about his personal collection, and his experience with getting bitten by a rattlesnake.

In this episode Dr. Mark O'shea talks about his adventures across the globe, especially in New Guinea, his work with the University of Wolverhampton, conservation, nature documentary production, books, and snake bite treatment. Enjoy!

In this episode I interview Dr. Hilevski about his research work with crocodilian farming (specifically with broad snouted caiman) and captive breeding for conservation with Orinoco Crocodiles. Enjoy!

In this episode wildlife film maker Robert Wedderburn comes on to talk about his work, his history with herping and captive keeping, his series Snake Heroes, and much more. Dive on in!(18) Robert Wedderburn - YouTube

In this episode Jake Bratz (@longleafreptilia) of the Herpetoculture Podcast and the Flipping Tin podcast joins me to talk about his personal collection, podcasting, and herping. Enjoy!

In this episode Andrew Austin (@thetexasnaturalist) comes back on to talk about his recent herping trip to Suriname, his experience with using social media for nature education, and some of the other stuff he's been up to lately. We also talk a lot about South American snake taxonomy. Enjoy!

In this episode Bruce Eilerts talks about his work as a biologist for the DOD, whether that be sea turtles in Hawaii or rattlesnakes on Arizona golf courses. We talk about Gila Monsters, Desert Tortoises, rattlesnakes, and how people can be citizen scientists.

In this episode Clint Bartley of Metazotics and Colubrid and Colubroid Radio comes on to talk about Asiatic rat snakes, North American colubrids, the economy of herpetoculture, and the CCR podcast. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk with Lance Paden about his work with the Turtle Survival Alliance, along with his other conservation experiences. We talk about his work Indigo snakes in the southern US and Radiated Tortoises in Madagascar, among other things. Enjoy!If you want to support the Turtle Survival Alliance follow the link belowTurtle Survival Alliance | We Protect Turtleshttps://turtlesurvival.org/

In this episode Dr. Stan Trauth of Arkansas State University talks all about reptile and amphibian histology, ranging from lizards to turtles to amphiumas. Enjoy!

In this episode Dr. Kurt Schwenk of the University of Connecticut comes on to talk about tongues! We talk about lizard tongues ranging from the projectile like chameleons, to the forked-tongued monitors, and everything in between. We also discuss snake tongues, and even a some amphibian anatomy as well. Enjoy!

In this episode Bryant McDowell (@don_bon_jr) comes on to talk about his herping experiences in Illinois, across the Midwest, down in Panama, and across the USA. We also talk about some of the stuff he keeps, and herping dreams for the both of use.

In this episode Dr. Brochu talks about the evolution and fossil record of crocodilians and their extinct relatives. We talk about the amazing diversity that crocodilians up until very recently (ranging from terrestrial predators to finned and fluked marine reptiles) and the origins of many of the species still alive today.

In this episode Zane Shapiro talks about his work at the Dragonwoods Conservancy and all they do to protect endangered reptiles, including the largest collection of Cuban Crocodiles in the United States. Enjoy!

In this JD McClain of Slithering Oddities (@slitheringoddities) talks about his experience keeping and breeding a variety of snakes, especially Australian pythons.

In this episode Nile Crocodile researcher Xander Combrink talks about his research with these iconic apex predators. We talk about his research with lead and heavy metal poisoning, nesting habits, and social behaviors in Nile crocs, among other things. Enjoy!

In this episode James Nifong talks about his research with alligators, their ecology, and their role in salt water environments. Enjoy!

In this episode Brandon Sideleau of the Crocodile Attack Database (@crocattackdatabase) talks about croc attacks around the world, the difference in attacks between different species, and how to be safe in and around crocodilian habitat.

In this episode Roy Blodgett of @wellspringherp and @rattlesnakerelations talks about his career in herpetoculture, Amazon puffing snakes, and his experiece providing rattlesnake services.

In this episode Adeline Robinson talks about her reptile artwork. From personal portraits of animals to pieces made for charity auctions. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk with Phil Wolf (@knobtails.ig) about his collection, his experience keeping venomous snakes, knobtail geckoes, and his podcasts (Snakes & Stogies, and Venom Exchange Radio). Enjoy!

In this episode I talk with Matt (@arboreal.obscurities) about his experience in herpetoculture, his collection, and scrub pythons! Check it out!

In this episode Daffy (@daffysreptiles) about his collection, Canadian herpetoculture, and his podcast, Daffy's Round Table. Check it out.

In this episode I interview Will Hicks (@ ) of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (@georgiaseaturtlecenter) about the work and research he and the center as a whole does. We talk about sea turtle biology, their natural history, what threats they face, and how people back home can help. Enjoy!

In this episode I interview Grahame Webb about his research with crocodiles in Australia, his work with Crocodylus Park, and some of his adventures throughout the year. Enjoy!

In this episode I interview Nipper Read (@nipperread). We talk about his experiences herping all over Europe and the world, the differences between European and American herpetoculture, what all he keeps, and how he keeps them. Check it out!

In this episode Ron St. Pierre (@ron_stpierre) talks about his experiences breeding a multitude of lizard species, the proposed Florida exotic law changes, and his work producing morphs of the Cuban Knight Anole.

In this episode I interview Jimmy Riffle, costar of the Animal Planet show Gator Boys. We talk about what it's like to have a TV show, his soon to be opened wildlife park, and his career as a whole. Hope y'all enjoy!

In this episode I interview David Kirshner, the curator of reptiles at the Sydney Zoo. We talk about his research with crocodilian buoyancy and locomotion, his experience keeping and breeding Lace monitors, his work at several different zoos, and some of his favorite herping experiences. Enjoy!

In this episode I interview Justin Smith (@palmettocoastexotics) about his experience in herpetoculture, his collection, and his podcast network: The Herpetoculture Network. Check it out!

Just wanted to give a little update on the future of the show.

In this episode we interview Frank Robb (@alligatorrobb). Frank is an alligator researcher and professional nuisance alligator remover. He is also a founder of the EEARSS research organization, cohost of the EEARSS Podcast, and Chance the Snapper catcher.

In this episode we bring Dr. Marisa Tellez back on to talk about her research with crocodilian parasitology, and all the remarkable roles that parasites play in crocodilian biology.

In this episode we interview Mike Easter, the cofounder and co-owner of a SATOO, a specialty exotic reptile store in Cleveland. We discuss how and why he started up his business, what it's like to run a reptile shop, some of the most unique animals he has worked with through his business, and his work with American Crocodile research.

In this episode we interview Viviana Ricardez (@first_lady_of_texasturtles) about her research with turtle populations throughout the state of Texas. We discuss what kinds of threats certain species are facing, along with just a bunch of turtle facts. Check it out!

In this episode Nate and guest host Andrew (@thetexasnaturalist) interview Ricky Mack (@rickymack_) about his experience herping across Australia. In this episode we go over his experiences interacting with freshwater crocodiles, herping in the Pilbara, what some of his favorite Aussie herps are, and so much more. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we interview venom researcher and collector Nathaniel Fränk about his work with his many different species of venomous snakes and arthropods. Things ranging from Malaysian Blue Coral Snakes to giant centipedes, and everything in-between. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we interview Matt Metcalf about his research with Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes and his adventures in the Peruvian Amazon. Check it out

In this episode we interview Dr. Mark Merchant of McNeese State University about his research with alligator immunology. Along the way we learned about his research with the immune systems of other reptiles such as cottonmouths, turtles, and other crocodilians. We also discuss his research with crocodilian color changing abilities.

In this episode Micah (@varanidking) and Josiah Mould talk about their experience in herpetoculture, some of their adventures growing up as missionary kids in west Africa, the US Competes Bill, and their herpetoculture business: Serpents & Salamanders (@serpents_and_salamanders).

In this episode we interview Emma Browning (@herpetologistemma) of the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory about her research with Box Turtles and if recovered animals from the illegal pet trade are viable in the wild

In this episode, Dr. Elliot Jacobson of the University of Florida goes over his career researching reptile veterinary science, from how he started out his career, to some of the diseases that he has helped describe, to veterinary resources available for every day reptile keepers. Check it out!

In this episode we PhD student and Rattlesnake researcher Saunders Drukker about his research with the various species of rattlesnakes in New Mexico and Arizona. We also talk about his views of herping and collecting. Check it out!

In this episode Jeff Holmes of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (@conserveherps) talks about his and the Conservancy's work with researching habitats, finding endangered species, and conserving and improving habitats. We also talk about some of the threats facing herps today. Check it out!

In this episode we interview Rich Crowley. We talk about his work in breeding Short-Tail & Blood Pythons, his work with other species of reptiles, his work with the Chicago Herpetological Society, and his newest book.

In this episode we interview @doc.merten about enclosure design, Mertens Water Monitors, and keeping reptiles in Australia.

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.