CrocKast Podcast

In this episode James Watson comes on to talk about his work with Tomistoma (i.e. the Sunda Gharial). We talk about his research work, some of the interesting aspects of Tomistoma natural history, what threats Tomistoma face going into the future, and palm oil plantations. Bryant also joins us as a co-host, and we do briefly touch on herping in Sarawak. Enjoy!

In this episode Ian Breland (IG @life.of.ian) of Serpentine Expeditions comes on to talk all about his adventures herping across the globe, how he set up a herping tour company, wildlife videography, and much more. Enjoy!Check out Serpentine Expeditions with the link below:https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/

In this episode Zach Bell of the Okinawa Kame Centre (IG @okinawakamecentre) comes on to talk all about his experience working with reptiles, how he came to found the Okinawa Kame Centre, and the Centre's focus species, the Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle (Geoemyda japonica). We deep dive into the biology and natural history of this fascinating little turtle and discuss some of the threats that face this species. If you want to know more about this turtle and how you can contribute to its conservation, please follow the link below. Enjoy!https://www.okinawa-kame.org/en-home

In this episode Dr. Christina Zdenek comes on to talk about her work at the Australian Reptile Academy, Death Adder venom research, and snake's ability to detect sound. Enjoy!

In this Episode Bryant and Nate chat with Emilio Pazmino about all his adventures herping throughout Latin America and the southeastern United States. We especially focus on his experiences in Panama and Ecuador.

In this episode Nate and Bryant hangout with Jack (@roadtripmonster) and talk all about herping, herping gear, and camera gear. If you want the know how to get great herp photos, then this is the episode for you!

In this episode Nate and Bryant sit down with Kay of Darker Scales to talk about her work with large colubrids, especially Indigos and Cribos. We talk about captive care, breeding, and the culture and laws that surround keeping these magnificent snakes. Enjoy!

In this episode Steve of Steve's Snaketuary comes on to talk about his work caring for abandoned and surrendered animals. We also talk about herping in Louisiana and his hot sauce. Enjoy!

In this episode Matt Minio returns to talk all about his adventures since he was last on the pod. We talk about his time in the everglades, his survey work in California, and his month long adventure through Indonesia. Enjoy!

In this episode Bryant and Nate sit down with Connor (@ohio.herps) to talk about herping in Ohio, Florida, and the southeast. We also talk about the reptiles and amphibians of Ohio and the greater Midwest, and what makes them so great. Enjoy!

In this episode Warren Schmidt of Biodiversity & Environment Africa comes on to talk about his adventures with herps in South Africa, his career working with herps, and African biodiversity. Be sure to check out his website at www.bioenviroafrica.com

Nate and Bryant sit down to talk about some of the places in the United States and around the globe that they would like to visit. It's a Top 10 list you won't want to miss!

In this episode Dr. Steven Allain (IG @stevoallain) joins me to talk about his work with the conservation and research of the herps of Great Britain. We talk about his research with infectious fungi (i.e. chytrid), invasive species, and other things. Hope y'all enjoyAlso, be sure to check out the Okinawa Kame Centre (IG @okinawakamecentre) to learn more about the Ryukyu Black-Breasted Leaf Turtle. Enjoy!

In this episode Mike Pingleton of the So Much Pingle podcast comes on to talk about his experience producing a podcast and his adventures herping across the globe. Enjoy!

In this episode we dive into the world famous Snake Road and talk all about the herps we saw there as well as some of the other places around southern Illinois where reptiles and amphibians can be found. Enjoy!

In this episode we go over all the different Dipsadid snakes that Nate saw in Costa Rica, from many different species of Sibon, the two species of Geophis, Cat-eyed snakes, among others. Enjoy!

In this episode Tim Crowther comes on to talk about his work at the Natural Toxin Research Center looking at some of the more obscure elements in snake venom (especially Red Spitting Cobra venom), and we also talk about his personal collection and experience breeding many different sorts of herps. Enjoy!

In this episode Dr. Zach Whitman (IG @conservation_herp) comes on to talk about his experience as a veterinarian that specializes in reptiles, how he got into herp focused veterinary care, steps people can take to prevent common maladies in their collections, and his conservation work. Enjoy!

In this episode Bryant and Nate do a recap of Nate's recent herping trip across Costa Rica, including pictures of some of the highlight species from the trip. Enjoy!

In this episode Robert Hansen joins me to talk about his work at UC Berkley's Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, and his 20 years of work as the editor for Herpetological Review. We also talk about his work with Mexican King Snake species and his upcoming book. Enjoy!

In this episode Joe (@meteoricserpents) of the Colubrid Corruption Podcast comes on to talk about Texas rat snakes, morph breeding, and his podcast. Enjoy

We talk all about Colubrid Fest, including what we picked up, what we found herping, and the content of the Saturday panels. Enjoy

We talk all about Colubrid Fest, including what we hope to get there, the different speakers and panels, and potentially doing some side herping in the Indianapolis area. We also talk about everything new with us, and potential future trips.

In this episode Jeff Beane of North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences about his role as the museum's herpetology collections manager, what roles museums play in research and conservation, and what threats face North Carolina's native reptiles and amphibians.

In the first episode of this new podcast series, Nate and Bryant lay out the groundworks, goals, and format of the podcast. We also talk about Colubrid Fest and get prepared for that. Hope y'all enjoy!

In this episode Dr. Steve Salisbury talks with me about extinct Australian crocodilian species, including the interesting extinct croc family of Mekosuchidae. He also talks about the role that osteoderms play in crocodilian spinal stability. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk with researcher and author Vladimir Dinets about his work researching crocodilian social behavior and some of his adventures across the globe. Enjoy.

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!