From The Ground Up Reptile Podcast - Where we talk everything cold-blooded (Snake Podcast)

Hey all! 2022 was a crazy year and I got behind on the podcast. I'm so excited to be getting episodes out that are long overdue, however some of the information may be a bit out of date. I recommend giving our guest, Eliza Stott, a follow and checking out the amazing things she and Women in Wildlife has done since this program was recorded! This interview was with Eliza Stott, founder of Women in Wildlife and an amazing zookeeper and animal enthusiast. We chatted about what it takes to get a zookeeping job in Australia, her studies on parasites in wombats and other Australian species, and she walked me through her amazing travel plans to work with animals around the world (be sure to take a look at her social media to see her adventures!) Thanks as always for your support, looking forward to having more episodes out soon

Growing up falling in ponds looking for critters and observing frogs in vernal pools on her dad's property, Ashley Dezan has been a reptile and amphibian lover for life. Passionate about advancing the keeping of rarer animals, Ashley is the owner and operator of Northern Lights Reptile Imports. This was an awesome conversation learning about the ins and outs of reptile imports and exports and hearing about her experiences working with some really unique species! Find Ashley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLRImports Find Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northernlightsreptileimports/ And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our sponsor Vivtech: bit.ly/Vivtech-Products

Nicole Tam is an entomologist and herp enthusiast. Growing up with a love for arthropods, Nicole went on to conduct research on vector-borne diseases, mosquitos, and the reproductive cycle of tsetse flies. In addition to her work, Nicole talks about her experience with entomological museums and caring for and breeding beaked snakes! Tsetse fly image: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/A-Life-cycle-of-the-tsetse-fly-B-Viviparous-reproduction-cycle-of-tsetse-flies_fig2_329179423 Find Nicole on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/nt.buglord Find Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poikilo_/ And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our sponsor Vivtech: bit.ly/Vivtech-Products

Shannon Wild is a world-renowned wildlife photographer and cinematographer. Her work has taken her all over the world coming face to face with some of the most amazing animals many of us will only see on TV (because Shannon got the footage for us!). In this episode, we talk in depth about how Shannon got her start in photography, her adventures tracking a melanistic leopard through the jungle in India, and some of her other incredible experiences with animals ranging from Komodo Dragons to Cheetahs to Malagasy Giant Chameleons! Follow Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannon__wild/ Check out “Wild in Africa: Bracelets for Wildlife”: https://wildinafrica.store/ Watch “Pursuit of the Black Panther”: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/shannon-wild-pursuit-black-panther/ Watch “The Wilds” The documentary about Shannon and Russell! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw-qEKR5uv8 And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ModernMedusaPodcast? Check out our sponsor Vivtech: bit.ly/Vivtech-Products

This week I sat down with Laura Mae Riepl and we learn all about isopods! Not only is Laura at the forefront of bringing isopods to the layperson through her partnership providing clean up crews to Petsmart but we also talk about how she manages and maintains over 500 isopod cultures! We learn all about her tips for feeding and housing isopods, talk about the legalities of shipping isopods, and we express a mutual amazement (and a bit of fear) for the giant marine isopods! Check out Smug Bug and learn about all your isopod needs here! https://www.smug-bug.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smugbug Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smug_bugs And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our sponsor Vivtech: https://bit.ly/Vivtech-Products

This week I took some time to answer questions about me, give an update on the podcast, and honor animal advocate and enthusiast Betty White. If you want to buy merch to support the Betty White Challenge, look here: https://difalco-reptiles.creator-spring.com/ Follow the Pod: www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our Sponsor, VivTech Products! www.vivtechproducts.com/ Want to learn more? Check out the sources from my research here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_White https://woofrepublic.com/blog/betty-white-dogs https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/02/us/betty-white-animal-charities-iyw/index.html https://www.southernliving.com/culture/celebrities/betty-white-animals-hurricane-katrina-audubon-aquarium https://www.cnet.com/news/betty-white-challenge-urges-fans-to-donate-to-animals-in-late-stars-honor/ https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/betty-white-animal-advocate-pet-set-la-zoo-1235145541/ https://www.today.com/pets/betty-white-animal-lover-rcna10067 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/betty-white-on-her-love-for-animals-92610121/ https://www.lazoo.org/explore-your-zoo/blog/bettys-animal-business/ Image credit: Getty Images

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with two amazing Aussie keepers – Tie Eipper & Emma Dixon! Join us as we talk all about how Emma and Tie got into herps, laws and rules regarding keeping reptiles in Australia, and how the reptile hobby differs in the US and Australia! Tie & Emma are admins for the HERpers facebook group and they both have their own businesses as well! Tie focuses on elapids, perenties, and other cool venomous with Nature 4 You and Emma is building some incredible jungle carpet morph projects! Follow Nature 4 You on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/naturefouryou Follow Nature 4 You on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/wildlifedemonstrations Follow Zemac Reptiles on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/zemac_reptiles Follow Zemac Reptiles on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/zemacreptiles Join HERpers! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2741262562643265 And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our Sponsor, VivTech Products! www.vivtechproducts.com/

We all turn to our local reptile shops when we need some supplies, feeders, or maybe a new animal, but what does it take to keep that shop up and running? This week I got to sit down with Amanda Rua of Wiregrass Exotics in Ozark, Alabama to ask all those questions! Join us as we cover everything from sourcing healthy animals to finances for opening a new store to having to turn people away when they come in asking for vape pens! And don't forget to check out Wiregrass at all the spots below! Check out their Morph Market! https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/wiregrassexotics/ Follow Amanda on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wiregrassexotics Like Amanda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiregrasspetsandsupplies Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our Sponsor, VivTech Products! https://www.vivtechproducts.com/

If you are looking to decorate, you need to check out the incredible artwork of Adeline Robinson! Adeline is a passionate herp keeper turned full-time artist whose work can be seen at shows across the country. Join us as we talk about Adeline's journey into art as a career, her experience keeping animals (specifically tree monitors) and how she works to encourage other reptile artists! Sorry it's been a bit since the last upload! Life got in the way and I've been physically, mentally, and emotionally drained for the last month. I have 3 amazing podcasts (including this one!) already recorded and ready to go, so I'm ready to get back on track and continue to push out some awesome content! Buy some art! https://www.adelinerobinsonart.com/ Follow Adeline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adeline_robinson_art/ Like Adeline on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdelineRobinsonArt Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our Sponsor, VivTech Products! https://www.vivtechproducts.com/

This week I got the opportunity to talk with another incredible scientist -- Chelsea Connor! Chelsea is PhD student researching anoles and founder of the Twitter game #DidYouAnole? Outside her studies, Chelsea is an advocate for BIPOC representation in STEM with her work on Black Birders Week & BlackAF in Stem. Join us as we talk about her advocacy, her research, and we discuss her home country of Dominica! Follow Chelsea on Instagram: @OutToChelsea Follow Chelsea on Twitter: @ChelseaHerps Chelsea's LinkTree (art, affiliates, and research): https://linktr.ee/ChelseaHerps Follow BlackAFinSTEM: https://www.blackafinstem.com/ Check out MISS Elasmo: https://www.misselasmo.org/ And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our Sponsor, VivTech Products! https://www.vivtechproducts.com/

I first “met” Kina Mae Campbell because I was a fan of her artwork, so you can imagine my surprise when I found out she was a reptile keeper too! Join Kina and I as we discuss her diverse collection, how she chooses what she wants to breed versus what animals she deems pets, and of course we have to talk about plants a bit! I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! Follow Exotic Entities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exotic.entities/ Like Exotic Entities Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KinaMaeSnakes/ Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our Sponsor, VivTech Products! https://www.vivtechproducts.com/

Originally interested in reptiles through her kids, Kori Martin has found her passion in herpetoculture! Join us as we talk about Kori's animals (ranging from ball pythons to carpet pythons to blackhead pythons), what makes a good “beginner” snake, and Kori's experience going from never owning a reptile before to having over 20 clutches in the last two years! Kori Martin Reptiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korimartinreptiles/ Kori Martin Reptiles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=kori%20martin%20reptiles Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast Also stay to the end to check out a preview for the new “Corn Stars” podcast from the Herpetoculture Network hosted by Justin Smith of Palmetto Coast Exotics and Joe Phelan of Port City Pet. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/theherpetoculturenetwork/cornstars-ep-1-intros-and-why-corns And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ Check out our Sponsor, VivTech Products! https://www.vivtechproducts.com/

If you don't know Pia Bartolini yet, you're missing out. Besides being an incredible vet tech, a genius when it comes to all things nido virus, and a phenomenal friend, Pia is also one half of the amazing Reptile Preservation Institute. RPI is an organization focused on conservation, specifically of venomous species, to provide captive specimens to venom labs around the country. Interested in this incredible cause? Check out the RPI fundraiser, auction, and patreon below! RPI FUNDRAISER/AUCTION LIVE THROUGH THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021: https://www.facebook.com/RPI.ReptilePreservationInstitute/posts/1235602286889212 RPI Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReptilePreservationInstitute RPI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reptilepreservationinstitute/ RPI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPI.ReptilePreservationInstitute Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/

In what I'll refer to as an “after dark” episode, join me as I interview crested gecko breeder Emily Azevedo of Moon Lily Reptiles! We talk everything from getting started in crested geckos to handling a prolapsed hemipene during a breeding loan. Check out Emi's accounts and animals below and check out her awesome merch! Follow Emi or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonlilyreptiles/ Like Emi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonlilyreptiles Emi's website and merch! https://www.moonlilyreptiles.com/ Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ and Follow Joe: https://www.instagram.com/portcitypet/

This week I interviewed conservation biologist Gina Zwicky! Gina is an incredible interviewee and walked me through her research with malaria in the Saban Anole, her experience as a private reptile keeper and a biologist, and her work studying chytrid fungus! I highly recommend following Gina on Twitter to keep up with her frog watching, swamp-kitten-saving, and sulcate owning antics! Follow Gina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GinaGoesOutside Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ and Follow Joe: https://www.instagram.com/portcitypet/

If you don't follow Dr. Emily Taylor already, I hope you see why you have to after this episode! I was so lucky to sit down with Emily and learn about her experience as a environmental physiologist, biology professor, and general lover of all things creepy crawly during this interview. Join us as we talk about Dr. Taylor's rattlesnake research, her business providing rattlesnake proof fencing and removal, and her research on female representation in herp-based research. Follow Dr. Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snakeymama/ Follow Dr. Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/snakeymama Follow Coast Snake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastsnake/ Follow Coast Snake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoastSnake Check out RattleCams!!! https://twitter.com/Rattlecams Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ and Follow Joe: https://www.instagram.com/portcitypet/

From assisting on iguana research in Honduras to volunteering with elephants at her local zoo, Chelsea Richardson knows a thing or two about taking every opportunity provided to work with the animals you love. Join us as we talk about rattlesnake aversion training for dogs, wildlife rehabilitation, exotic animal pet sitting, and bone processing and beetle cleaning, we really cover it all in this episode! Follow Chelsea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaled_sitting.n.services Like Chelsea on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaledSS Visit the Scaled Sitting & Services website: https://scaledsittingandservices.com/ Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ and Follow Joe: https://www.instagram.com/portcitypet/

Two weeks, two Ericas! Tonight I got to chat with Erica Mede McVeigh of the new company VivTech! VivTech is here to solve the everyday problems of reptile keeping, even those you don't realize are a problem yet. Join us as we talk about starting a company from the ground up, Erica's experience as a research volunteer studying Massasauga Rattlesnakes, running a reptile rescue, and get a sneak peek into what you can expect with the launching of VivTech! Excuse any sound in the background of this episode, the grind doesn't stop when you are starting a new business and Erica was hard at work while we talked! Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoologicvettech/ Like VivTech on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivTech-Products-101392638835485 Follow Friends of Scales Reptile Rescue: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofScales/ Follow Erica's Art: https://www.instagram.com/thebubblywombat/ Follow ExergyExotics: https://www.instagram.com/exergyexotics/ Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/modernmedusapodcast/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/ and Follow Joe: https://www.instagram.com/portcitypet/

Today I was joined by Erica Perras of Arboreals Anonymous! Primarily an arboreal keeper (duh), Erica has a really impressive chahoua gecko, leachianus gecko, and green tree python collection. We sat down and discussed her journey with reptiles, including starting, stopping, and restarting her collection 5 or so years ago! Enjoy this convo where we chat everything from bottle feeding a serval, managing a nidovirus positive green tree python collection, and how Erica combines her love of animals with her electroplating artwork! Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arborealsanonymous/ Like Erica on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Arboreals-Anonymous-154738758552983 Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

Took some time off to move and just handle a bit of life craziness but I’m back with an interview with Summer Grace Mitchell aka “Girl with Scales”! Besides being an incredible Morelia keeper, Summer is also a phenomenal musician and she wrote our new intro! Thank you Summer! Today we chatted about keeping different Morelia species and what draws us to them, how Summer grew up participating and learning from the online reptile forums, and how she has managed to make a living working in marketing and social media for a large ball python breeder. Enjoy the episode and learn more with the links below! Find Summer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlwithscales/ Subscribe to Summer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrG1e2vu1jpK5FV2kdIcI5Q And support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ModernMedusaPodcast And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

This week I took a different approach to the podcast and interviewed Shannon Pierlioni. A self proclaimed animal lover, Shannon isn’t a herper herself, but she is married to Anthony Pierlioni, a turtle enthusiast. We talked about navigating a relationship with someone whose life revolves around their animals and what this means as a spouse and parent. After this, I shared the story of herpetologist Joan Beaechamp Procter and her contributions to zoology and herpetology! Enjoy the episode and learn more with the links below! Find Shannon on Instagram @camluc2014 Listen to Turtley Devoted wherever you listen to podcasts! Check out the Turtle Room, The PondCast, and Anthony Pierlioni's work! And learn more about Joan Beauchamp Procter: https://peoplepill.com/people/joan-beauchamp-procter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Beauchamp_Procter And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

Spent some time chatting with the incredible Emily Grzeda of ReptiVet LLC this week! her name is fitting as Emily is just finishing her second year of veterinary school and is planning on focusing on exotics (specifically reptiles)! Outside of her rigorous schoolwork, Emily keeps a large collection of herps including gargoyle geckos, Dumeril's boas, strophurus geckos, and more! OUtside her herps, we also discuss her large rescue Military Macaw and what it is like sharing a condo with one of the loudest pet birds you can have! Enjoy the episode and follow Emily! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_reptivet/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereptivet MorphMarket page: https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/emilygrzeda/?cat=bps And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

This week I sat down with Kendra Westy of Puget Sound Pythons! We discussed her fascination with herps growing up and eventual keeping, how she traveled cross country with a full collection after college, and working with a partner to maintain a combined collection and shared hobby. Follow Kendra on Facebook & Instagram @PugetSoundPythons And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

This week I was joined with venomous keeper and apprentice falconer Haidyn Lierz! In this episode we discussed keeping venomous and the importance of good mentors, how she got into falconry, and loving and pursuing your passions while battling chronic illness. Follow Haidyn on Instagram @Lizanardo_Davinci Connect with Haidyn on Facebook: at Atlas Herps or Haidyn Lierz And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

After a rocky start of me completely unable to get her name right, April Justine graciously still agreed to grant me an interview! April is the face behind "Bloods By Design", a page focused on high-quality blood pythons and short tail pythons! Join us as we talk the what T- and T+ traits mean, how Nidovirus presents itself in everyday collections, and the differences between the short tail python localities! Follow April on Instagram and Facebook: @BloodsByDesign and Subscribe to her Youtube! And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

This week I got the chance to talk with Ellen Weatherford of the "Just the Zoo of Us" podcast! Though not a herp keeper, Ellen is an animal enthusiast who came prepped with some awesome research on a female herpetologist, Enrica Calabresi. I also spent some time and retell the story of herpetologist and activist Bertha Lutz. Join us as we recant these incredible stories of perseverance and advocacy and as we chat about Ellen's podcast, her relationship growing up with animals, and how everyone should keep house cats indoors! Follow Ellen on Twitter: @JustTheZooOfUs Follow Ellen on Instagram: @TheZooOfUs And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

Ashley Haude is known best by the name “Focus 3 Habitats”, the cutting-edge caging company started by her and her husband Stephen. Join us in this longer-than-normal episode as we talk how she and Stephen protected their collection during the winter storms in Texas, how Ashley got into herps (what’s a better combo than an 8-year-old and green iguanas?), and the future of caging with Focus Cubed. In addition, please look check out “Reptile Relief Fund 101” on Facebook. They are giving back to those in the community who need help after the winter storms. Follow Ashley on Instagram and Facebook: @FocusCubedHabitats and @MethodNoirExoticsLLC And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

This week, I spent time talking to Valerie Emerson aka "Log.Flipper" on instagram! Even if you don't know her name, you would probably recognize her for her eclectic style, including hand-painted clothing, awesome hair styles, and her dramatic and beautiful makeup inspired by nature. On top of all of this, she has a gorgeous collection from frogs to corallus to a wide variety of Asian Rat Snakes! Enjoy as we walk through her collection and learn about how she blends her love of art with her passion for herps! Follow Valerie on Instagram: @LogFlipper Follow Valerie on Facebook: Val's Pals and Christian's Critters And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

Alex Ashe was a kinkajou owner whose animals were struggling with hormonal aggression when she realized there were no organizations to help with these animals. Within a year, Kinkatopia, the world's only kinkajou-specific organization, was born! This week we talked to Alex about her journey getting into animals (something in her blood as a descendant of the DooLittles!), her struggle dealing with drug addiction, and how all of this lead to her founding Kinkatopia and now helping over 50 kinkajous find new homes. Enjoy listening to Alex's story? Follow and support her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @kinkatopia. Want to donate to help her cause? Check out kinkatopia on Patreon for fun behind-the-scenes content, exclusive patron-only blogs, and early knowledge of new animals entering Kinkatopia! And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

Keanna Fox is the co-host of the Canadian Herpetoculture Podcast, a keeper of a multitude of species, and a moderator for the Female Herpers and Reptile Keepers group. This week we chatted about her experience keeping strophurus geckos, how she involves her kids in her hobby, and she told me the story of Mary Anning, another forgotten woman in herpetology! Follow Keanna @Saurian__ on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Check out the Canadian Herpetoculture Podcast (@chp.podcast) And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram and Follow Joe: @PortCityPet on FB and Instagram

Our first guest is Elise Lago of E2Exotics. Elise has been in the hobby for over 20 years now and keeps a wide spectrum of animals. Dubbed the "Cobra Queen of Mississippi", Elise's extensive venomous collection is to be rivaled by any hots keeper. We had a great time talking about her start in the hobby, tips she has for those looking to get into venomous, and how her experience has been as a woman in hots. Be sure to follow Elise at e2exotics on Facebook and Instagram. And don't forget to... Follow the Pod: @ModernMedusaPodcast on Instagram Follow the Host: @DiFalcoReptiles on FB and Instagram

Zachary Loughman, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Biology (Zoology/Ecology), Zoo Science & Applied Conservation Coordinator at West Liberty University. He has discovered, identified, and named 10 new crayfish species here in North America. He even has a species of crawfish named in his honor (Cambarus loughmani). Currently Dr. Loughman teaches Herpetology and Herpetoculture, and it very well may be the only Herpetolcuture class taught at a University in the states. West Liberty University currently has a collection of over 200 herps and Dr. Zac has a personal collection of around 60 herps. We talk a bit about crayfish, reptile husbandry, and the future of the pet trade. https://westliberty.edu/zoosci/​ Check out our sponsor: https://focuscubedhabitats.com/​ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons​ ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AzMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: https://portcitypythons.com/​ CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194​... Instagram @portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com​ Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Port City Pet is dedicated to bringing you content that pushes our hobby forward. I introduce to you the first reptile podcast focused on female and non-binary keepers and breeders. Join Dominique DiFalco as she brings you interviews with top-notch herpers and highlights prominent females that have made herpetological history! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Female Herpers & Reptile Keepers FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273004670573356/ Dom's FB: https://www.facebook.com/difalcoreptiles/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles/?hl=en

Cesar Torres is a novelist and journalist with more than 20 years of experience across various areas of publishing and business including digital news, book publishing (fiction), startups, human-computer interaction and emerging technologies. Cesar's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ISpI4ljTHbdnVbBIM57AF?si=nuj63v5LTFiE7vzK5-JPFw Check out our sponsor: https://focuscubedhabitats.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AzMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: https://portcitypythons.com/ CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194... Instagram @portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Kyle Phillips is a Idahoan reptile keeper and breeder who just had a big litter of Candoia paulsoni! We go over his life in herpetoculture. How he got started, becoming herp society president, blood pythons, and Solomon Island ground boas! Check out our sponsor: https://focuscubedhabitats.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND Amphibian SUPPLIES: https://portcitypythons.com/ CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194... Instagram @portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Kris works with a varied collection of geckos and North American Colubrids at Badlands Herpetoculture. This is a fun and wide-ranging podcast! https://www.instagram.com/badlands_herpetoculture/ Check out our sponsor: https://focuscubedhabitats.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: https://portcitypythons.com/ CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194... Instagram @portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Today I will give you an update on my life and what has been happening during my month hiatus! Check out our sponsor: https://focuscubedhabitats.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: https://portcitypet.com/ Instagram @portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

I am joined today by Austin Warrick of Rage Beard Reptiles. Austin works with a whole plethora of Australian pythons including Bredl's, inland, and Brisbane carpet pythons. He also keeps the Papuan "olive" python and has recently acquired some amazing amazon tree boas. FB: https://www.facebook.com/ragebeardreptiles Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ragebeardreptiles --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collectio... CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194... Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

In the past decade, animal expert extraordinaire Jeff Musial has certainly been making a name for himself in the wild world of animals! From running his nationally recognized animal sanctuary to making his national television debut on CBS’ “The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet,” quickly followed by NBC’s “Today Show,” amongst many others, to becoming Jimmy Fallon’s go-to animal expert with over 30 appearances on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.” Jeff’s vast knowledge of exotic animals, worldwide, coupled with his comedic styling and endearing personality have made him an uncontrollable force when it comes to educating people of all ages about the many different animal species that inhabit the world. Follow Jeff: https://www.jeffmusial.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/jeffanimalguy https://twitter.com/jeffanimalguy https://www.cameo.com/jefftheanimalguy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: portcitypet.com/ Instagram www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

Justin Smith & Phil Wolf join me fresh off of a fun weekend of debauchery at the NRBE Dayton Reptile Show. Together, Justin and Phil are co-hosts of Snakes and Stoogies and work alongside Billy Hunt to produce Herpetoculture Magazine. S&S: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq99z60WI1b7vDeow744UkA HM: https://issuu.com/herpetoculturemagazine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I SELL REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: https://portcitypet.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

I answer some questions from Instagram and talk about this breeding season! Then Ryan Cox of Specialized Fauna joins me for some shop talk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: portcitypet.com/ Instagram www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

Ryan Reed is President of Operations of O'Seas Conservation Foundation. O'Seas Conservation Foundation, Inc. is a well-established Montauk-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that integrates shark conservation efforts with youth education. Ryan “Caribbean” Reed has traveled all over the world with O’Seas Conservation Foundation. He is also part of Jungle 2 Sea which is a social Eco-travel company specializing in small group, research-based excursions to remote areas of the Caribbean, Central & South America to study native wildlife. He is an expert herpetologist and diver. Currently, Ryan is a Shellfish Officer in South Carolina. https://www.facebook.com/Jungle-2-Sea-234158153340981/ https://www.oseasfdn.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: portcitypet.com/ Instagram www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

Phil Wolf is a reptile keeper and breeder. Phil works with a plethora of gecko species as well as a co host of Snakes & Stoogies with Justin Smith, and a contributor to Herpetoculture Magazine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: portcitypet.com/ Instagram www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

Shane Wooldridge works with a wide variety of reptiles and is owner of Evergreen State Reptiles. We talk all about the current state of reptile shows, keeping and breeding, FWCs, and much much more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: portcitypet.com/ Instagram www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

The guys of Cornell's World were nice enough to have me on for a Facebook live stream and rip the audio to share with you guys! We had a great conversation ranging from how I got started, reptile shows, geckos, and breeding! Cornell's World links: https://www.cornelsworld.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cornelsworld/ https://www.facebook.com/cornelsworld/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: portcitypet.com/ Instagram www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

Justin Smith if taking over to guest-host FTGU as Joe is feeling under the weather. This week Justin will be talking to Andy Middleton of AM_Arboreals about indo-australian pythons. https://www.facebook.com/herpetoculturemagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/theherpetoculturenetwork/ https://www.facebook.com/amarboreals/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: portcitypet.com/ Instagram www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

To celebrate the 4th of July, I am joined by two fellow veterans. Austin Warrick of Rage Beard Reptiles is a Navy veteran who focuses on Indo-Australian pythons. Bill Bradley of Coal Black Exotics & Friends of Scales Reptile Rescue is an Army veteran and reptile educator, rehabber, and keeper. Austin's Links: https://www.facebook.com/ragebeardreptiles/ https://www.instagram.com/ragebeardreptiles/?hl=en Bill's Links: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofScales/ https://www.facebook.com/CoalBlackXotics/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: portcitypet.com/ Instagram www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

James of Simply Serpents and April of Designer Exotics have teamed up to bring you The Reptile Gumbo Podcast. It is not the average reptile podcast. Each week they discuss what is happening around the hobby from social media, YouTube and more. Make sure to look for for their weekly polls and questions, so you can be part of the podcast. Check out the podcast wherever podcasts are found! https://www.facebook.com/TheReptileGumboPodcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: https://portcitypet.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

Anthony Pierlioni is Senior Director/Vice President of the Turtle Room and one of the hosts of The Pondcast. He specializes in Asian and North American chelonians. The Pondcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwyzVUB2u99zF5QytwANLw https://theturtleroom.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: https://portcitypet.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

Dominique is a hobbyist with a focus on green tree pythons and pied ball pythons. She is a new up and comer and we are going to cover her journey so far in the reptile hobby and her future plans. Dominique's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difalcoreptiles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: https://portcitypet.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com

David & Manny of Tiki's Geckos work primarily with New Caledonian Geckos! I spoke to David on this podcast just 3 years ago and since then; he has gone from his parents garage to a full house and backyard filled with reptiles! Their story should be an inspiration to all of us who are interested in breeding and building a reptile focused business. We talk about the basic care of Crested, Gargoyle, Leachianus, and Chahoua geckos! Check them out on the web: https://tikisgeckos.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TikisGeckos/ https://www.instagram.com/tikisgeckos/ https://www.youtube.com/user/TikisGeckos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISOPODS,REPTILE, AND AMPHIBIAN SUPPLIES: https://portcitypet.com/ Instagram @portcitypet Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypet.com info@portcitypet.com