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Welcome to the Reptiles With Podcast. On this reptiles with podcast we talk about our Tinley Park North American Reptile Breeders Conference FOMO, a Salamander that gives its young MILK?!, and eating Burmese Pythons...? Yoshii: @modernreptileshop Chuckey: @madbioreptiles Tino: @Constantly__tino Eric: @Reptiverse MERCH: https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 00:00 Tinley Park NARBC 03:30 Amphibian Milk 13:15 Snakes can HEAR?! 21:50 Cottonmouths eating Burmese Pythons 29:00 Hunting for food The Reptiles With Podcast covers Repti-Culture with a comedic twist. We aim to give different perspectives on all topics, even the controversial ones. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reptileswith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reptileswith/support

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Welcome to the Reptiles With Podcast. On this reptile podcast we hang out with David and Manny from TikisGeckos and talk about the 2023 Tinley Park North American Reptile Breeders Conference Host: Yoshii: @modernreptileshop Chuck: @MadBioReptiles Tino: @Constantly__tino Production: Eric: @Reptiverse Join our FREE Facebook community: https://m.facebook.com/groups/773512687499192/?ref=share&mibextid=SDPelY ModernReptileShop.Com Merch:   https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 (a % of proceeds will be donated to conservation) Brian Barczyk Legacy Aquarium GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/brian-barczyks-legacy-aquarium 00:00 Tikis Geckos 00:24 Gecko Symposium at the North America Reptile Breeders Conference  03:17 Paradox Day Geckos at Tinley NARBC 04:45 2023 NARBC Review 11:32 Reptiles With Podcast and   @coldbloodedcaffeine    have partnered up to release the STRONGEST coffee in the reptile game ( Use Code: reptileswith at https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/products/reptiles-with-coffee-blend?ref=REPTILESWITH ) 12:00 Touring TikisGeckos reptile facility  28:08 MERCH! ( https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 ) 28:22 Favorite Gecko Species 35:30 Florida Crested Gecko Keeping Outdoors Reptile Podcast by Modern Reptile #MODERNREPTILE #REPTILESWITHPODCAST #REPTILESWITH #MODERNREPTILEPODCAST SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST CHANNEL ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/videos?view_as=subscriber !!!!!!!!!!CONNECT WITH US!!!!!!!!!! Instagram ▶https://www.instagram.com/modernreptileshop Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/modernreptileshop/modernreptileshop@GMAIL.COM https://modernreptileshop.com/pages/contact-us Who is Modern Reptile? Simply put; this is a family effort. At Modern Reptile, we have put our efforts towards breeding quality reptiles. Our energy is focused on investment grade reptiles and high-end pets. The Reptiles With Podcast covers Repti-Culture with a comedic twist. We aim to give different perspectives on all topics, even the controversial ones. Reptiles With Podcast by Modern Reptile https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/videos?view_as=subscriber --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reptileswith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reptileswith/support

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Sadly, our live at the Tinley show was less than ideal with poor wifi, and a packed show (which was a good thing) - but it made it hard to check in with folks. Well, here's the official Tinley NARBC recap!Reptile Talk is Sponsored by:BLACK BOX CAGESWebsite:https://bit.ly/BLKBoxIG:https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIGFacebook:https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFBFOLLOW USARKUSARK.orgIG - @usark_officialFB - United States Association of Reptile KeepersFIND US ON IGhttps://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIGhttps://bit.ly/creepingitrealIGhttps://bit.ly/BMGIGFIND US ON FBBecome a Media MavenIf you're tired of seeing your competition in places you would love to be mentioned or...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Create, Automate & ScaleTune into this inspirational, straight to the point, relatable content for...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Eric Likes AnimalsAnimal enthusiast Eric Mahan has worked with a wide range of amazing animals over the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Welcome to the Reptiles With Podcast. On this reptile podcast we discuss the Tinley Park North American Reptile Breeders Conference a.k.a NARBC. Hosts: Yoshii: @modernreptileshop Chuck: @MadBioReptiles Tino: @Constantly__tino Production: Eric: @Reptiverse ModernReptileShop.Com Merch: https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1(a % of proceeds will be donated to conservation) 00:00 - 05:00 NARBC 05:00 - 12:00 BEST Reptile Shows 12:00 - 36:50 Poaching Reptiles 36:51 - 37:43 Sponsor: ImperialReptiles.Com ( Use Code: reptileswith at checkout to receive a discount on dry goods orders ) 37:44 - 45:52 What reptiles would we save for conservation? Reptile Podcast by Modern Reptile #MODERNREPTILE #REPTILESWITHPODCAST #REPTILESWITH #MODERNREPTILEPODCAST SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST CHANNEL ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/videos?view_as=subscriber !!!!!!!!!!CONNECT WITH US!!!!!!!!!! Instagram ▶https://www.instagram.com/modernreptileshop Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/modernreptileshop/modernreptileshop@GMAIL.COM https://modernreptileshop.com/pages/contact-us Who is Modern Reptile? Simply put; this is a family effort. Modern Reptile stems from its roots that focused on Turtle and Tortoise education. Now, we have put our efforts towards breeding quality reptiles. We work with multiple high end Ball Python mutations, different lines of Blue Tongued Skinks, and a curated selection of turtles and tortoises. Of course, more species are to come! Our passion and dedication towards reptiles grows rapidly as every breeding season passes. As wells as our excitement for reaching new customers and lovers of this hobby. Mixing incomparable customer services with a strong drive for this industry, Modern Reptile looks forward to many more years of producing out of this world reptiles! Reptiles With Podcast by Modern Reptile https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/videos?view_as=subscriber --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reptileswith/message

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Reptile Podcast by Modern Reptile. We cover it all! Exotic reptiles, the reptile business/industry, reptile products, our projects and more! NARBC Tinley Park Reptile Expo was a BLAST! Apparently though, because we weren't there. Listen to us chat about our Tinley Park FOMO! Social: @modernreptileshop ModernReptileShop.Com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reptileswith/message

The Bradley family attended Tinley NARBC and had a great time, as always! This episode is a recap of the show and the auction and all of the reptile nerdery and shenanigans that went on. Great conversation with the live chat as well!

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We are back in Florida and we have some stories to tell about our time at the NARBC reptile show in Arlington!

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: How the NARBC went, an upcoming show change, and Eric’s a dad!-The local reptile news story of a 50+-year-old ball python laying a mysterious clutch of eggs!-The newspaper/paper towel vs. natural substrate as bedding debate!-The mysteries and conspiracies about direct energy weapons!-And we find out how much Bill, Matt, and Stephanie know about the Labor Day Holiday in a quiz! Song Title & Artist: “Never Give Up My Fire” by Ben Goldstein

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie in this week’s entertaining episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI – 3 weeks of reptile shows, NARBC!-The news story of a dino who bit off more than it could chew! (which somehow turns into a story about how Bill went to jail)!-The debate on whether tortoises should be allowed to roam freely around the house!-The mystery of the Georgia Guidestones!-And we all compete in a tough game of Danger Word! Song Title & Artist: “Prisoner” by Michael Shynes

In this 7th episode of Searchable as Reptiles, Brian and Garrett will be getting deep. Recorded right in the middle of the NARBC weekend at the Arlington Reptile Show. Brian had an experience with a young girl who has faced and is facing complicated medical procedures. He will talk about how that has affected him. Garrett recently hatched the first clutch of Karompa Island super dwarf retics. He is going to talk about what he hopes will be his next meaningful contribution to herpetoculture. Brian continues to plant the psychedelic seeds of a psilocybin solution to Garrett's ever growing ego problem.

Garrett and Brian attended the North American Reptile Breeder's Conference in Tinley Park this month. This conference is not just a who's who in the US reptile breeding hobby and industry. It's a dysfunctional family party complete with scantily clad women, drunken debauchery and all the other things that make america great again. Tune in for all the behind the scenes stories you never knew you needed to know about. Also a big thank you to this month's drink sponsor Freedom Breeder.

Looking forward to the speakers, this episode we'll have Nathan Hall talking about creating the gecko gathering.

In this episode, we are joined by Justin Julander to talk about the upcoming Gecko Symposium @ the NARBC in Tinley Park. We also hit on some of the upcoming work from Justin, Aussie geckos, Aussie pythons and of course some stories about herping in Australia.  Check out: Australian Addiction reptiles NARBC Tinley Park Gecko Symposium

Chris, Erin and Donato hanging in Arlington Tx with Mike Wilbanks, Sean Bradley, Justin, and a bunch of others kickin' it in TX.

Join Chris on the road to Arlington as he interviews clients, friends, and breeders in Texas... Yeehaw!

Doing a little change up and not making ball pythons the main subject with this Episode of SATFM.  My old friend of 20 years, Todd Dyer, makes himself to available to the SATFM audience... Listen and enjoy as we discuss cars, fisting, snakes, and the details that make a large show work. Band Featured - With Feeling with a Christmas Melody! Segments - Get the Fuck Outta Here, No Bullshit  

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You can also support by donating through PayPal.com at the link below: Hare of the Rabbit PayPal Thank you for your support, Jeff Hittinger.   Giant Angora Rabbit Breed They say that Angora rabbits are the “Bunnies with a Bonus”. Whatever that bonus is, the Giant Angora still claims the upper hand . It's renowned wool is said to be seven times warmer than the wool of the sheep. Its wool is so valuable because rabbits can produce more than six times of wool per pound of body weight than the sheep, and on top of that, the dietary requirement is 30% less per pound than the sheep. The Giant Angora is the largest of the ARBA recognized Angora breeds. It was originally developed to be an efficient commercial producer that could be sustained on 16-18% protein pellets plus hay, and live in the standard sized, all-wire cages. Giant Angora Rabbit Breed History/Origin For many years, the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) only recognized two types of Angoras – the French and the English – because the other types were not different enough to be considered a separate breed. Because ARBA wouldn't allow German Angoras to be shown (their body type was considered too similar to the other Angora breeds), Louise Walsh of Taunton, Massachusetts created a new breed. Louise Walsh of Taunton Massachusetts set her sights on creating a larger breed of Angora that was different from the others. She used German Angoras, French Lops, and Flemish Giants to develop a completely different "commercial" body type. Walsh crossed German Angoras to larger commercial breeds and developed an all-white rabbit that had some ear and head furnishings with exceptional high-quality wool. ARBA officially recognized the Giant Angora in 1988. Its coat includes three types of wool: soft under wool, awn fluff, and awn hair. Due to its large size, the Giant Angora rabbit requires a large enclosure to ensure a comfortable life. Overall Description It is to have a commercial-type body with a very dense coat of wool. The head will be oval in appearance that is broad across the forehead and slightly narrower at the muzzle. The Giant Angora will have forehead tufts (head trimmings) and cheek furnishings. The head trimmings are to be noticeable, however, does are not as heavy in trimmings as the bucks. The ears should be lightly fringed and well tasseled. According to the ARBA Standard of Perfection, bucks should weigh 9 1/2 pounds (4.32 kg) or more. Does should weigh 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or more. There are no upper weight limits. The Giant Angora is also the only breed of angora that is only shown as a ruby-eyed white. The classification of the Giant Angora is different than the other Angora breeds due to the fact it is a 6-class animal. The junior buck and junior doe must be under 6 months of age and have a minimum weight of 4 ¾ pounds. The intermediate buck and intermediate doe are 6–8 months of age. The senior buck and senior doe are 8 months of age or over. The senior buck must weigh at least 9 ½ pounds. The senior doe must weigh at least 10 pounds. With judging the Giant Angoras the majority of the points are based on the wool, which includes density, texture, and length. The points for "general type" include the body type, head, ears, eyes, feet, legs, and tail. Like many other "giant" breeds of rabbits, the Giant Angora grows slowly. A doe usually takes more than a year to reach full maturity (size and weight). A buck can take up to 1.5 years to fully mature (size and weight). Coat Out of the four Angora breeds recognized by the ARBA, the Giant Angora rabbit produces the most wool. The Giant Angora produces more wool than the French, Satin or English Angoras. They have three different kinds of fiber in its wool: soft underwool (gentle waves and shine), awn fluff (crimped with a hooked end) and awn hair (guard hairs which are strong and straight). In order to keep their wool mat-free, be sure to brush it with a bristled brush once every two days or as necessary. If your Giant Angora’s wool gets a little dirty, spot-clean it with a damp towel. Despite being a descendant of the German Angoras, which do not molt, Giant Angoras go through a partial molt. However, their wool needs to be harvested 3-4 times a year by owners using shears or scissors and can produce 1-2 lbs of wool per year. Giant Angora wool is perfect to be dyed and made into clothes such as socks and mittens. The awn type wool exists only in the Giant and German Angora breeds. The Giant Angora has furnishings on the face and ears. Many people confuse the German with the Giant Angora, but it is their body type that differs. The Giant Angora coat contains three fiber types for its texture. The underwool is to be the most dominant over the other two types of hair. It should be medium fine, soft, delicately waved and have a gentle shine. The Awn Fluff has a guard hair tip and is a stronger, wavy wool. The Awn Fluff is found between the Underwool and Awn Hair. The Awn Hair, also known as guard hair, is the third type of fiber. The Awn Hair is a straight, strong hair that protrudes above the wool and must be present and evident. Most Giant Angoras do not fully molt, so breeders eagerly harvest the wool by shearing and hand-spin it into yarn, often mixing it with other animal fiber to give it strength. Then they dye it beautiful colors and knit it into assorted creative and useful garments. Giant Angora wool is perfect to be dyed and made into clothes such as socks and mittens. Today most spinning is done by hobbyists and small farmers. Beginning spinners may find Angora wool a challenge. In the past, commercial wool production was a healthy industry in the United States, but now China produces the most rabbit wool commercially. Colors Like other Angoras, the Giant Angora rabbit comes in a variety of hues from grey to brown to black, and broken colors. However, the only color that is accepted by the ARBA is REW (ruby-eyed white rabbits), also called albino rabbits. A Black color variety of the Giant Angora is in development, but has not been sanctioned by ARBA. Care Requirements Due to its large size, this rabbit requires an equally large enclosure to ensure a lengthy, comfortable life. Should your Giant Angora rabbit be an outdoor rabbit, wood enclosures that are raised from the ground and have a fenced bottom are preferred to keep them safe from the elements as well as predators. Indoor enclosures should have a wire frame and a plastic bottom where pet owners can place bedding. Some rabbit cages also have wire bottoms, however the wire is harsh on your rabbit’s feet. Be sure to spot-clean the bedding every day to give your rabbit a dung-free area to sleep and change the bedding every week or more as needed.  Giant Angora rabbits should always have a few toys to keep them entertained. Diet The Giant Angora was originally developed to be an efficient commercial producer that could be sustained on 16-18% protein pellets plus hay. Now who better that the original breeder for this Breed to speak about food. Evergreen Farm has been on the New England landscape for over 40 years. They are considered experts in the field of Angora Rabbits. Louise Walsh, Founder of Evergreen Farm , is the creator of the largest AMERICAN wool bearing type of rabbit in the world to date. The Giant Angora. So I have notes about feed from Evergreen Farm where the breed was created. "You are better off getting your food from a feed store such as Agway or a feed and garden store. You will find the food much fresher than that which is commercially available in pet stores. Though pet stores have a gift of making their feeds attractive, their turnover of product is much slower than a grain mill store, thus the freshness in the pet store can not usually measure up to that of the feed store. In reading the feed label if it says “forage and grain products” it might mean whatever they can obtain as cheaply as possible. It will give inconsistent ingredients and can give your bunny some digestive problems. Best to stay away from this one. Go for a feed that lists ingredients such as oats, wheat, or barley for energy. Corn is nasty as a primary grain. It makes a bunny fat. . High fiber and low protein feeds seem to work quite well on angora rabbits. I, personally wouldn’t want a protein over 18%. I like high fiber (good roughage to help the rabbit pass ingested hair). In grain stores you might consider a 50 lb bag of feed. It’s the cheapest practical way to purchase and after three months, when you’re still working on the bag, consider freezing the remainder. It won’t hurt it at all and it will maintain it’s freshness. HAY: = EXTREMELY important nutritional resource. Very young bunnies consume hay in their nest as soon as they can nibble a food. It’s an excellent source of fiber, a great diet food for the pudgy bunny. It’s loaded with vitamins, minerals and a definite fun food. Best are low protein grass hays, such as timothy or orchard grass. These can be offered to the bunny as free choice (even Weight Watchers would approve. Lots of people gravitate toward alfalfa. It’s not a good idea as its high protein. Remember what I said about protein? NATURALLY DELICIOUS FOODS: You thought I wouldn’t say carrots? Of course, carrots. kale, romaine lettuce, a small slice of apple, dandelion, clover, parsley, blackberry leaves Also any wholesome cereal, . Birdseed, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, oatmeal & cheerios . That should be enough goodies." Health Giant Angora wool is perfect to be dyed and made into clothes such as socks and mittens. The most worrisome health issue a Giant Angora rabbit has to worry about is the possibility of developing wool block. Rabbits are clean creatures and like other animals, enjoy grooming themselves to keep their coat in good condition. Some animals, like cats, regurgitate the fur that they accidentally swallow – rabbits don’t have that ability. Instead, due to a diet that is poor in hay, the wool get stuck in their stomachs and creates sort of a hairball. The rabbit believes their bellies are full and refuses to eat and eventually dies of starvation. Symptoms of wool block include lack of appetite, less droppings and a less active rabbit overall. Should you suspect your rabbit is experiencing wool block, be sure to rush them to your local veterinarian to get the problem sorted. All rabbits are also susceptible to developing overgrown teeth. This problem is also caused to a diet that lacks a proper balance of hay, which is used to slowly grind down their teeth naturally. Overgrown teeth can grow into a rabbit’s jaw and face and be very painful. In order to prevent this, make sure to check your rabbit’s mouth every once in a while to check for overgrown teeth and always make sure they have a proper diet consisting of mostly hay. Care of the Giant Angora's wool coat is not as difficult as the care needed by the English Angora rabbit. However, angoras are susceptible to starvation by wool block, and are more sensitive to temperature changes due to their incredibly thick coats (or during the 1 - 1.5 months immediately following a shearing). Temperament/Behavior Giant Angoras should have as much time outside of their enclosures as possible in order for their individual personalities to really shine. Rabbits who are mostly kept in their enclosures and away from human activity do not have the time to interact with their humans and won’t be able to create a lasting relationship. Whether you decide to keep your Angora indoors or out, make sure they have plenty of room to roam around freely and safely. Indoor rabbits should have the freedom to hop around your rooms and have access to sunlight, while outdoor rabbits should be out of their enclosures a few hours every day to stretch their legs in a fenced yard or run. Giant Angoras are mostly used as fiber animals, meaning they are generally bred to produce wool. However, should you decide to keep this rabbit breed as a pet, be sure to socialize them when they are kits in order to have a well-rounded bunny that does well with smaller children and perhaps even other animals. Rabbits are not easy animals to litter train, however it is possible with lots of patience and rewards when they do the deed in the correct spot. Many owners find having several litter boxes spread across the home is a necessary evil in order for their indoor rabbit not to leave their droppings all over their home. They also find that if their rabbit is prone to doing the deed in one particular corner, they place a litter box in that corner so the rabbit can make the connection and understand that they should be doing their business in the box and not outside the box wherever they please. Evergreen Farm Evergreen Farm has been on the New England landscape for over 40 years. They are considered experts in the field of Angora Rabbits. Louise Walsh, Founder of Evergreen Farm , is the creator of the largest AMERICAN wool bearing type of rabbit in the world to date. The Giant Angora. In the past their facility has housed over 7,000 rabbits at one time. Through their barn doors people from all over the world have passed who have purchased and visited their wooly residents. At the time of the release of this episode they have rabbits available as well as wool products. Clubs The National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club, Inc (NARBC, Inc) was first organized as a specialty club for Angora breeders in 1932 with the AR&CBA (now the ARBA). The NARBC, Inc still remains a chartered National Specialty Club with the ARBA. United Angora Rabbit Breeders Club (UARC) was chartered by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) in 2007 through the hard work of a handful of dedicated breeders. In February of 2012, the UARC became affiliated with the National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club (NARBC). The UARC is a club for all Angora rabbit fanciers, whether their interests are showing, breeding, or fiber related. A club that is run by its members, for its members, for the promotion of Angoras through shared information, shows, meetings, and instruction in a creative and positive atmosphere. All club communication is done via the internet (email, yahoo group, and Facebook) including a club newsletter (when one is sent out). There is an Appalachian Angora Rabbit Club who have a page on Facebook, but their website seems to redirect to a Slim Korean Fashion Harem children's clothes website. Closing Giant Angora Rabbits are endangered as a breed. According to the Rabbit Geek, In 2006 and 2014, they ranked #2 on the Rare Breeds List, the second-rarest rabbit breed, after the Blanc de Hotot. This breed is for rabbit owners serious about spinning, fiber arts or selling fiber, who have the time & space to handle this gentle giant https://www.petguide.com/breeds/rabbit/giant-angora-rabbit/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angora_rabbit https://www.raising-rabbits.com/giant-angora-rabbits.html https://hickoryhillllamas.com/giant-angora-rabbits/ http://www.adoptarabbit.com/breeds/giant-angora/ http://rabbitbreeders.us/giant-angora-rabbits https://angorarabbit.com/cms/articles/angora-rabbit-breeds/giant-angora-rabbit-breed/ https://www.thecapecoop.com/what-breed-angora-rabbit-is-right-for-you/ http://www.evergreenfarm.biz/about_us http://nationalangorarabbitbreeders.com/new/ Rabbit Cures the Dragon King (A Korean Legend) Sep 29, 2002 by Amy Friedman and Meredith Johnson Long ago, in a land beneath the sea, the Dragon King was dying of a mysterious illness. The creatures of the undersea kingdom swam frantically to and fro, circling their king as he lay on his coral throne, wondering what they could do to help. At last the sea horse announced a cure. "The king must eat the liver of a rabbit," he said. "That will cure him." The Dragon King was overjoyed to hear this news, but the others were alarmed. "How will we find a rabbit's liver?" the shark asked the sea urchin. "I've no idea what we should do," wailed the cuttlefish to the cod. "How can we get this medicine to save our king?" moaned the octopus, and he twisted himself up in knots as he wrung his tentacles. But the turtle grinned. "I can fetch a rabbit," he said proudly. "I am the one sea creature who can also live on land." "Then do so at once," commanded the Dragon King, and without a moment's hesitation, the turtle swam toward the surface of the sea. He would find a rabbit, he would. When he arrived on the shore, he was struck by a troubling thought and paused to consider the situation. How would he convince a rabbit to swim beneath the sea with him? And how would he catch a rabbit? He had never actually met a rabbit, but he had seen them bounding through the forest when, on occasion, he sat upon the land sunning himself. As he crawled along the shore, a rabbit happened along. She had heard stories of turtles and was curious. "Hello there, turtle," the rabbit said. "Why hello, rabbit," the startled turtle answered. "I ... I didn't see you there." "Here I am," said the rabbit, "curious to know a turtle. I've never known one, you see." And so they talked for a while, learning about each other's world. Then the rabbit said, "I'd love to see your kingdom someday." "You would?" the turtle asked, surprised. "Why yes," said the rabbit. "You've told me all about the coral castles and the glittering shells. It must be a beautiful place." "Why don't you come with me?" asked the turtle. "I will!" the rabbit replied. "I can hold my breath very well, and I do so wish to see this Dragon King I've heard about." And with that the arrangements were made, and the rabbit hopped on the turtle's back, and splash! into the water they swam. For as long as possible, the turtle swam upon the surface, as he did not want his new friend to hold her breath for too long. The rabbit enjoyed the ride as they swam farther and farther from shore. Back on shore the monkeys let out wails, and the other forest creatures waved to the rabbit. "Don't go underwater," they called, but the rabbit was too excited to listen, and besides, she was enjoying her ride. Finally the turtle knew he would have to dive down toward his kingdom, and now he regretted bringing the rabbit along. How could he allow his new friend to give up her life -- and yet, he had to save the Dragon King. "Hang on," he called to the rabbit as he dived for the deep. Down, down, down they swam, and soon they arrived at the Dragon King's castle. The king was lying on his coral throne, looking very ill. "This is my king," the turtle said to her. And to the king, with some embarrassment, he said, "Your Majesty, this is your rabbit." "'His' rabbit?" the rabbit asked. "What do you mean, friend?" "My king needs a rabbit's liver to save his life," the turtle said sadly. "Does he?" the rabbit asked. The turtle looked down at the ocean floor and a tear dripped from his eye. "We have a problem," the rabbit said. "I've left my liver back in the forest. I'm afraid you'll have to take me home, where I can pick up my liver. Then we will return to give it to your king." "Hurry then," the Dragon King feebly implored. "Go, and return quickly. I'm very weak now." And so the turtle turned around, with the rabbit on his back, and off they swam. When they arrived at the shore, the rabbit quickly hopped off her friend's back. "I'll be right back," she said. She scampered into the forest, where she plucked a persimmon. Tearing open the fruit, she picked out several seeds, and these she wrapped in a leaf. Then she returned to the turtle. "I'm ready," she said, and off they swam, back to the kingdom beneath the sea. "I hereby offer you my liver," said the rabbit to the Dragon King, bowing low. "May you live in good health for many years." She handed the persimmon seeds to the king, who did not recognize them, of course. Under the sea, they had never seen persimmon seeds. Only the turtle understood. The king quickly swallowed the seeds, and a moment later he stood and patted the turtle's head. "I am cured!" he announced, "and as for you, rabbit, you have served our creatures well. We will always honor the rabbit." With that the turtle carried his friend back to shore. They never saw each other again, but they never forgot each other. And only the turtle, of all the undersea creatures, understood how truly wise the rabbit was. https://www.uexpress.com/tell-me-a-story/2002/9/29/rabbit-cures-the-dragon-king-a Abnormality of Incisor Teeth in Rabbits Incisor Malocclusion and Overgrowth in Rabbits A rabbit's teeth usually grow throughout its life, and a high fiber diet, with foods that warrant heavy chewing, are required for proper alignment and functioning, as the coarse foods help to keep the teeth at a manageable length. Occlusion, the fitting together of the teeth of the upper and lower jaws when the mouth is closed, can be hampered by overgrowth of one or more of the teeth, a condition referred to as malocclusion (where the prefix mal- joined with -occlusion refers to the ill-fitting shape of the teeth). If elongation of the cheek teeth occurs, complete closure of the mouth cannot be achieved, and the upper incisor teeth are prevented from coming into contact with the lower incisors, leading to excessive growth of the incisors. The incisor teeth can grow as much as one mm a day if left unopposed by the opposite jaw – the meeting/occlusion of the teeth, along with a diet high in roughage, acts as a natural inhibitor of the tooth's growth. Symptoms and Types Readily visible teeth Excessive drooling Tooth grinding Nasal discharge Food drops out of mouth Preference for softer foods Preference for a water bowl over a sipper bottle Decreased appetite or complete loss of appetite (anorexia) Weight loss Excessive tear production Facial asymmetry or exophthalmos (protrusion of eyeball) Pain (i.e., reluctance to move, depression, lethargy, hiding, hunched posture) Unkempt hair coat due to lack of self grooming Causes There are many factors that can lead to cheek teeth overgrowth. The most significant contributing or exacerbating factor is a diet that contains inadequate amounts of the coarse roughage material that is required for properly grinding the tooth's surface, allowing the incisors to grow into the surrounding soft tissues, damaging the tissue and even leading to secondary bacterial infections in the mouth. Dwarf and lop breeds have been found to be at an increased risk for congenital malocclusion, as they are more prone to skeletal abnormalities. Diagnosis Your veterinarian will perform a thorough physical exam on your rabbit, differentiating between overgrown incisors and other tumors of the mouth of skull. Visual diagnostics will include skull and face X-rays, and computed tomography (CT) for better viewing of abnormalities. A fine needle aspiration (drawing and analyzing the fluid from swelling) will be taken for laboratory testing. A complete blood profile will be conducted, including a chemical blood profile, complete blood count, urinalysis, and a bacterial culture to determine the exact strain of bacteria so that the appropriate antibiotics can be prescribed. Treatment Treatment, whether outpatient or inpatient, will be based on the severity of the symptoms. Fluids may need to be given if your rabbit is dehydrated, and intravenous nutrition if your rabbit has been suffering from a condition of anorexia. Appropriate antibiotic therapy will be given with caution. This is not the primary choice of treatment. If necessary, surgery may be performed to trim the teeth, extract teeth that cannot be repaired, or drain abscess that have occurred as a result of the malocclusion. In some cases, the intestinal tract may have been affected as well, and surgery may be required to remove solids from the intestine. After you have returned home, monitor your rabbit's appetite and production of feces, and report any abnormalities to your veterinarian immediately, as death may occur due to sudden and severe complications. Living and Management A warm, quiet environment will need to be set aside for your rabbit to recover in, but encourage a return to activity as soon as possible, as activity can greatly enhance recovery. If the rabbit is not too tired, encourage exercise (hopping) for at least 10-15 minutes every 6-8 hours. After the initial treatment, most rabbits will require assisted feeding for 36-48 hours postoperatively. Keep fur around the face clean and dry. It is important that your rabbit continue to eat during and following treatment. Encourage oral fluid intake by offering fresh water, wetting leafy vegetables, or flavoring water with vegetable juice, and offer a large selection of fresh, moistened greens such as cilantro, romaine lettuce, parsley, carrot tops, dandelion greens, spinach, collard greens, and good-quality grass hay. Feed timothy and grass hay instead of alfalfa hay, but also continue to offer your rabbit its usual pelleted diet, as the initial goal is to get the rabbit to eat and to maintain its weight and nutritional status. If your rabbit refuses these foods, you will need to syringe feed a gruel mixture until it can eat again on its own. Unless your veterinarian has specifically advised it, do not feed your rabbit high-carbohydrate, high-fat nutritional supplements. Recurrence is likely, so it is important to provide adequate tough, fibrous foods such as hay and grasses to encourage normal wear of teeth. Lifelong treatment, with periodic teeth trimming, is often required, usually every 1-3 months. This, in turn, will require both an investment in time and money on your part. Euthanasia may be warranted with severe or advanced disease, especially in rabbits that are in constant and/or severe pain, or cannot eat. https://www.petmd.com/rabbit/conditions/mouth/c_rb_incisor_malocclusion_overgrowth © Copyrighted

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You can also support by donating through PayPal.com at the link below: Hare of the Rabbit PayPal Thank you for your support, Jeff Hittinger.   English Angora This breed is probably the most distinctive because of its long heavy fur that covers its ears and face. In full coat, their bunny features are covered and sometimes they are mistaken to be a small dog. The wool is silky and fine which makes it very soft. The English angora looks like a ball of fluff, to quote the breed standard. They come in many colors, and have long, dense wool over their entire body. English angoras even have wool on their head, ears, feet, and tail. A good English Angora rabbit does not look very much like a rabbit, mainly because of his head furnishings: long tassels on the ears, abundant head bangs and side trimmings with the eyes hidden under all of the furnishings. The face should be short, flat and wide. With these kind of facial characteristics, no wonder people are confused about whether they are seeing a rabbit or a Pekinese dog! The English Angora comes in white and a variety of beautiful colors. The coat is characterized by having little guard hair in proportion to its wool, and wraps rather tightly when spun, with relatively minimal fluffing. It is one of the smallest if not the smallest breed of the Angoras, weighing 5 to 7 1/2 pounds at maturity. English Angora Rabbit Breed History/Origin The Angora rabbit is one of the oldest domestic breed of rabbits, likely originating from Ankara, Turkey (historically known as Angora). The exact history of angora rabbits is unknown, but there are Roman records of wooled rabbits as early as 100 BC. The Romans possibly brought their angora rabbits into eastern Europe, as by 500-600 AD angoras were firmly established. The first mention of angoras in England was in the 1500’s. Records from France state that the first angoras appeared in their country in 1723. Angoras were brought to the United States around 1900, and they were primarily show rabbits. When they eventually made their way to America, prior to 1939, there was merely one type of woolly rabbits, which was called the “Angora Wooler.” In 1939, the Angora Wooler was re-classified into two type of rabbits – the French and English type. In 1944, the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association) officially separated these into two breeds, which are now known as the French Angora and English Angora Rabbit. In the United States, the French and English angoras were lumped together as one breed until 1944, when the ARBA recognized the English angora as its own breed. Overall Description These small, compact rabbits have a broad, flat head and short ears with plenty of woolly fur on them. They also have fur on their faces (unlike any other Angora), as well as woolly feet. Rabbits of the Angora breed are adorned with "fur", growths of wool on the ears and the entire face except above the nose, and front feet, along with their thick body, and wool. They are gentle in nature, but they are not recommended for those who do not groom their animals. Their wool is very dense and needs to be groomed twice a week. This is the smallest Angora rabbit of the four ARBA-recognized breeds. This breed is more common as a pet because of the facial features that give it a puppy dog or teddy bear look. If the texture of the wool is correct, the maintenance is relatively easy; if the texture of the rabbit is cottony, it requires a great deal of maintenance. They are sometimes affectionately known as the "Wooly Wabbits". English angoras are primarily show rabbits in the United States, and they are often Best In Show winners. English angoras are also kept for their wool, which can be spun into yarn. Coat English Angoras can come in a rainbow of different colors. The English Angora rabbit is the only Angora that has facial furnishings. This means they have dense bands and even side trimmings so their entire body (including their feet) are covered in fur. They are often called “round balls of fluff” when their coat is in perfect condition. The English Angora’s coat is thick, woolly and silky in texture. Regular grooming, even during off-shedding periods, are necessary, or else their fur become tangled, matted and otherwise unpleasant. Whether you are raising your English Angora rabbit to be a show rabbit, wool production rabbit or pet rabbit, it is important to keep their coat tangle-free. In order to do this, use a pet grooming brush with wire bristles (similar to those used with dogs or cats) once to twice a week. If you’re English Angora is a pet, be sure to take it to a groomer or use shears to keep their coat short, as it will constantly grow. Those using the English Angoras for their wool report shearing their coat about four times per year, and that can add up to a lot of wool! Should any matting appear, you may also use shears to remove them. If you decide to keep an English Angora rabbit as a pet, giving them what is known as a “puppy cut” will make grooming them easier. This kind of “haircut” involves shearing most of their bodies and faces to keep their coat short, but leaving their feet and ear coat relatively long. The result is a rabbit that resembles somewhat of a tiny poodle. The Length of the coat/wool: There has been some controversy in the Angora World in the last few years. If you read the Breed Standard, there is a minimum length of 2 inches, but no maximum length. There is "no advantage" which means no extra points given to wool longer than 5 inches. The standard did not say there is a "disadvantage" which means points taken away from the wool longer than 5 inches. The conclusion, therefore, is that the wool cannot be "too long" Colors English Angoras can come in a rainbow of different colors. The Agouti group of English Angoras is classified as Lynx, Chestnut and Chocolate. The Self group comes in Black, Blue, Chocolate or Lilac, the Shaded Group English Angoras are Black Tort, Blue Tort, Chocolate Tort or Lilac Tort and the Show Class is classified as having ruby eyes and a white coat. Finally, the Pointed Group English Angoras have either white wool with either black spots on their nose and legs (these are called the Black Pointed White), white wool with brown spots on their nose and legs (Chocolate Pointed White) or white wool with light grey spots on their nose and legs (Blue Pointed White). The English Angora can be bred to have broken colors—i.e., white with black spots—but this is not accepted by ARBA standards, and would lead to a disqualification when showing the rabbit. When showing an English Angora rabbit, the toenails should also be only one color, the ears could be folded over at the tips, and the furnishings on the face may cover their eyes. The English Angora is the only one of the Angora breeds that has hair covering its eyes. Recognized Varieties: English angoras are shown in two color classification: white and colored. The white classification includes pointed whites (Himalayan marked), red eyed white (REW), and blue eyed white (BEW). The varieties in the colored class are chinchilla, chocolate chinchilla, lilac chinchilla, squirrel, chestnut, chocolate agouti, copper, lynx, opal, broken, black, blue, chocolate, lilac, pearl, sable, seal, smoke pearl, blue tortoiseshell, chocolate tortoiseshell, lilac tortoiseshell, tortoiseshell, blue steel, chocolate steel, lilac steel, steel, cream, fawn, and red. ARBA Body Type: Compact Approximate Size: 5 to 7 1/2 pounds Important Things to Look for When Buying Stock: Wool carries the most points in the English angora standard. The wool should be very dense, with a silky texture. It should be free from mats. It should look healthy, and not part over the back. The underwool should be crimped, with guard hairs present. The wool should be an even length over the rabbit’s entire body, gradually blending to the shorter wool on the belly. The ideal length for the wool is 3 1/2 to 5 inches. Longer wool is not given any advantage. Wool should not be so long that is spoils the “ball of fluff” look of English angoras. English angoras should be close-coupled and compact. Look for a well-rounded, deep rabbit. The topline should rise from right behind the ears, reach a high point above the hips, than round down smoothly to the base of the tail. The head should be broad with bangs and side trimmings. The ears should be short, carried in a small “V”, and fringed and tasseled. Feet and tail are to have wool. In addition to a good face, an English Angora rabbit's body should be short and cobby; legs and feet should have good wool coverage. Last, but not least, the wool quality should be dense, silky and long. According to The Standards of Perfection of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, 57 percent of the points in judging English Angora rabbits are allocated to wool. Of these 57 points, 25 points are on density, 20 points are on texture and 12 points are on length. Though one does not want to keep an English Angora rabbit in show coat at all times, a good quality rabbit should be capable of putting on a good coat. An English Angora in top condition is one of the most beautiful animals in the world. A neglected one, however, is the saddest thing one can ever see. Care Requirements First and foremost, English Angoras require a lot of attention in the coat department because their coat is so woolly and thick. They need regular brushings (1-2 times a week) with a wire-bristled comb and shearing approximately four times a year to keep their coat mat-free. Unless you are willing to dedicate this much time into keeping your rabbit happy and healthy, I would not recommend this breed for first-time owners. Feeding English Angoras: One of the most important part of angora care is the feeding. Angoras need extra protein to support constant wool production. It is recommended feeding Angora rabbits 18% protein commercial rabbit pellets which can be bought at any pet store that carries rabbit supplies. Up until 4-6 months you can full feed your rabbit at any time with pellets and Timothy hay. After 6 months your rabbit is an adult and their food needs to be cut back. A good daily formula to follow for pellets is: approx. 1/2 - 3/4 cups of feed for English angoras and approx. 3/4 - 1 cup of feed for French, German, and Satin angoras Hay: Feed rabbits Timothy hay to add roughage to their diet which helps prevent "wool block". Twice a day, stuff a hand full of hay into both ends of an empty toilet paper roll tube. you can also use a hay feeder but some rabbits will knock the hay into their cages and it gets in their fur. Sticking it in the door is another option. Like most rabbits, English Angora rabbits require a diet consisting 70 percent of hay. The remaining 30 percent should be equal amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables and high-quality pellets to ensure they are getting the recommended vitamins, nutrients and proteins needed to grow. Baby rabbits, or “kits,” require a different diet. Any kit younger than 3 weeks old should strictly be drinking their mother’s milk. Kits that are 3-4 weeks old can be given nibbles of alfalfa as well as pellets and once they are 4-7 weeks, you should given them access to plenty pellets as well as alfalfa. When kits are 7 weeks to 7 months old, you should switch to unlimited pellets and hay and finally, when they are 12 weeks old, slowly introduce them to vegetables to find out which ones they prefer. A note on Feeders: "J" feeders are convenient, but may damage the head furnishings. An inside feeder of at least 4"x4" is nice, but it requires to open each cage door at feeding time. A note on Water: Use a water bottle, not a crock. An English Angora rabbit's trimmings are easily matted if he has to drink water out of a crock or a dish. Always make sure you rabbit has fresh water every day. Treats: Try to only give rabbits treats once a week. You can give them a gourmet meal of bananas, broccoli, and papaya, plus extra hay. Grass (fresh wild weed grass, lawn clippings as long as they do not contain residues of fertilizer and spray), greens, oranges, apples, carrots, melons, plums, grapefruits, peaches, corn, corn stalks. A variety of food can give them different nutrients. Never overdo it, however. Small portions give them enjoyment; large quantities give them diarrhea. When giving treats, if the rabbit does not consume them right away, make sure that wool does not stick to the treat. If there is wool on the treat, remove the wool or discard the treat to lessen the chance of woolblock. This helps to keep their digestive system healthy and to prevent wool block. Begin this kind of supplementation at 4-6 months of age. Babies' systems are delicate, so be careful to introduce new items slowly into their diet. It is also recommend giving your rabbit Papaya tablets (to prevent/relieve Wool Block) 2-5 tablets once a week. They are available in health food stores and sometimes in the vitamin section of grocery stores. Wildbird seed mix: Some rabbits love this mix. Once or twice a month, withhold the regular rabbit feed and give 1/4 cup of this mix as a substitute. This has also been reportedly helped with minimizing wool Block issues. English Angora rabbits require a high protein high fiber diet. The protein is necessary for wool growth and the fiber is necessary for lessening the problem of woolblock. Due to the weight limit placed on the English Angora rabbits in the A.R.B.A. Standard, you also should control the diet. In addition, by feeding the same amount in each feeding, the owner will have a good idea whether the rabbit is in a normal state or not. If the dish is empty before the next feeding, generally speaking, the rabbit is doing fine. If there are leftovers in the dish for a couple of feedings, the owner better carefully check on the rabbit to see whether the water bottle is functioning well; whether the rabbit is suffering from diarrhea, woolblock or even maggot infestation. Angoras enjoy alfafa hay, grass hay and oat hay. Alfafa hay is rich in protein but quite messy to use. When buying Alfafa hay, select the bale which looks green and fresh from the outside, preferably with the dried leaves attached to the stems. The yellowish ones are too dry and leaves will fall out in the rabbits cage. The rabbit enjoy alfafa but the grass and oat hay are the ones which provide the rough-age necessary to prevent wool block. Housing English Angoras make great pets and their enclosure can either be indoors or outdoors, depending on your housing situation. Indoor bunny enclosures should be large enough to allow your rabbit to move around freely and should have bedding to keep your Angora happy. To ensure a clean coat, make sure to spot-clean your rabbit’s enclosure everyday and change their bedding once or twice a week. If the enclosure it outside, make sure it has enough protection from dangers such as inclement weather and other wildlife, but access to wind and sun. Exercise: Rabbits need exercise just like people. Since an English Angora rabbit's coat can pick up dirt, leaves and stickers from the ground, it is necessary to confine him in a clean area. If you choose in-house exercise, you should rabbit-proof the areas your rabbit is allowed to visit. Rabbits can do great damage to electrical cords of all types. If the power happens to be on when the rabbit is chewing, they could die from electrocution. If you choose an outdoor exercise area, the ideal set up will have a solid fence, large lawn, no predators, no swimming pool, a little sun with lots of shade and some tasty greens available for digging and munching. Not all yards satisfy these requirements. One possible way to come close to this is to construct an exercise pen and move it to areas on the lawn or patio under a tree. When exercise time is over, you should check to see how much sticker, twigs and other debris are attached to the coat of the English Angora rabbit. Make sure they are all removed before putting the rabbit back into the cage. If not done, the rabbit is likely to try to lick them off himself and ingest wool in the process and cause woolblock. In addition, if there are any foxtails and burrs, they could cause injuries to the rabbits' skin and eyes GROOMING Grooming, Care, and Additional Notes: English angoras have the softest wool of the four ARBA angora breeds. They also require the most grooming. Starting at eight weeks of age, your angora will need to be groomed at least once a week. When the rabbit is young, use a wide-toothed comb for grooming. When English angoras reach four or five months old you should start using a slicker brush and grooming twice a week. If grooming is done on a once or twice a week basis, it should take about fifteen minutes to groom your angora. A great source of English angora information, including details on grooming, can be found here: www.bettychuenglishangora.com. When grooming you rabbit, don’t forget to turn it over and check its belly and bottom for mats and debris that may have been caught in the wool. Grooming tools consist of a small and large pet grooming brush (wire-bristles), a small-tooth comb for combing out matts, a small pair of scissors for cutting out matts, and nail trimmers. If you are raising show rabbits, a blower is optional. Your rabbit will usually surrender peacefully to their grooming time if you make it a regular practice. HARVESTING Most angoras will naturally shed their coat 3-4 times a year, basically every 90 days. When you start seeing clumps of wool sticking to the cage or the rabbit dragging strings of wool behind it, then the wool is probably ready for harvest. It usually takes about 1-2 hours of grooming time per rabbit. You can hand harvest rabbits, which is gently pulling the loose fiber from the rabbit with your fingers. This does not hurt the rabbit because it is wool that the rabbit is shedding naturally, pretty much like a dog shedding its coat. Store the wool in between sheets of tissue paper inside of a sweater box or paper bag. If you are planning to sell the wool, make sure to lay the staples of wool parallel to each other in the same direction. It is important that the staples stay neat. If you are planning on spinning your bunny's wool, try to let it grow at least 3 inches long, 4 inches or more is better as long as the rabbit remains healthy. Groom the rabbit at least 2-3 times a week to keep it clean and tangle-free. WOOL BLOCK The natural self-grooming process for an Angora rabbit is the same as for a cat. They lick their coats to keep it clean. When their coats start to shed, they will most likely ingest any loose fibers. Unlike a cat, your rabbit will not be able to regurgitate the fiber from its stomach, and a large build up will clog its digestive system and intestines. When this happens your rabbit will stop eating its food and drinking water because it thinks it is already full. If left untreated, your rabbit will starve to death. The dying process is slow and painful - when the rabbit's stomach is full of wool, the rabbit cannot eat, and he starves to death. For short haired rabbits, hairballs are a problem, but not nearly as great of a problem as with Angora rabbits. For Angora rabbits, hairball, or woolblock, is the Number 1 killer. Many Angora rabbits die unnecessarily young. One sure sign of wool block, besides a loss of appetite, is when your rabbit's feces become very small and dry. The stool of a healthy rabbit is large, round, and moist. In extreme cases, defecation and urination will cease all together. Therefore, you should always pay close attention to how your rabbit is eliminating. Secondly, if your usually happy and playful bunny all of a sudden becomes lethargic and loses its appetite, it probably doesn't feel well. "Marble watching" : Droppings tell you the condition of the rabbit's health. Watching these marbles is another task for a conscientious breeder. If the droppings are round, moist, dark-brown and evenly large, the rabbit is in good health. If the droppings start to look like a "necklace", droppings being connected by strings of wool, you should pay more attention to the rabbit. If he is still eating the normal amount of feed and drinking normal amount of water, he probably is still healthy. If not, he may be blocked. If the droppings start to be of uneven size, some big and some small, irregularly shaped, with light color and a dry look, this is a sign of wool in the system. If the rabbit is not eating well, that provides further evidence he is blocked. If the rabbit stops eating, excretes few droppings, and these droppings look oily and gluey or totally dry, he may be near the end of the rope. What do you do if the rabbit is blocked? The first thing you should do when you suspect wool block is consult a veterinarian who specializes in rabbits. If that is not possible; First, remove all of the wool. Immediately take away your rabbit's pellets and feed it more hay. Also, adding a little pineapple juice to its water helps increase stomach enzymes. If that doesn't work give your bunny mineral oil, Canola oil or Coconut oil. It may also be wise to use a superstrength enzyme instead of the maintenance-oriented enzyme used weekly. One possible enzyme is called "Prozyme". Use the mixture of Prozyme with banana or Prozyme with Ensure to help add enzyme and nutrients to the rabbit. Use a syringe to administer the mixture into the rabbits mouth. At this time, since the rabbit probably has stopped eating, Ensure also helps to prevent dehydration. If one follows the above method closely, the rabbit usually comes out of the woolblock in about a week. If the blockage is too large to be pushed out, some veterinarians are able to surgically removed the woolball. Woolblock, however, is not totally reversible unless the woolball is removed by surgery. Once the rabbit is blocked, he is likely to become blocked again, because some of the woolball in the system cannot be totally forced out. Keep an eye on this rabbit to detect re-occurrences of the problem. In extreme cases, saving the life of your rabbit may mean consulting a veterinarian or using intravenous feeding. I hope you will never have to experience wool block with you rabbit. It can be scary but it can be reversed if detected soon enough. Keep a close eye on your rabbits. Health English Angoras make great pets and their enclosure can either be indoors or outdoors. The most worrisome health issue the English Angora rabbit faces is the potential for woolblock, which we just covered. Thankfully, there are ways of preventing wool block in your rabbit, diet being the most important. Make sure your rabbit’s diet is high in fiber and groom your rabbit regularly. Many breeders also supplement with pineapple chunks or papaya tablets once a week to prevent wool block. Regular grooming even during off-shedding periods are necessary to prevent woolblock with the English Angora rabbit. Weather: English Angoras as well as other rabbits, are susceptible to heat, drafts and wetness. In the winter time, make sure they are well protected from wind, rain and snow. In the summer time if the temperature is over 85F, put an ice bottle in the cage. An ice bottle is a two-liter soda pop bottle filled with water and frozen solid. When the temperature is over 92F rabbits can easily die from heat exhaustion if they are not cooled. Temperament/Behavior English Angoras are even-tempered rabbits who love to spend quality time with their human handlers. Because they require so much grooming, they will no doubt bond with the person who grooms them the most often, especially if it is the same person who feeds, pets and plays with them. Most English angoras have very nice temperaments, and will calmly let you groom them. They even lie quite still while you groom their bellies. They do not have the tendency to be skittish or ill-mannered, so introducing them to children won’t be difficult. While they don’t crave constant attention, their personalities flourish when they are mostly out and about and interacting with humans, which is why this is a great breed for both singles and couples who would like a pet in their lives. When they are having their daily outdoor time out of their enclosures, make sure to have a couple of toys handy so they can chew. Aside from wool block, some rabbits also develop overgrown teeth due to poor diet. Should you be feeding your rabbit a balanced diet of hay, pellets and vegetables, overgrown teeth should not be a problem but giving them something to chew on (like a dog toy) won’t hurt, plus it will keep them entertained. Some rabbits also like chewing on pieces of wood (some have been known to chew parts of their wooden enclosure), so giving them a piece of rabbit-safe wood to entertain them is also acceptable. These creatures are docile and sociable, so be sure to take them out of their enclosure to have plenty indoor or outdoor playtime. Should you live in an apartment or home with no fenced backyard, letting your rabbit roam free around the house will give them plenty of exercise, however they would also love to go outside and catch some rays and feel the grass beneath their feet. Clubs: For a new rabbit owner, the first club to join the American Rabbit Breeders Association (Eric Stewart, Executive Director of ARBA, P.O. Box 5667, Bloomington, Ill. 6l702, $20.00 per year). Membership fee includes four issues of Domestic Rabbits per year. In Domestic Rabbits, there is a show schedule which lists shows around the nation by state. For Angora owners, the next club to join is the National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club . In the first year, a new member receives a guide book and 4 issues of Angora News. With a renewal you receive 4 issues of Angora News. In order to receive "points" from shows attended, one has to be a member of NARBC. There is a lot of additional information available from Betty Chu: She is the breeder of the first Angora rabbit that won the Open Best in Show in the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeder Association) National Convention, and Betty Chu offers information on care, grooming, showing, color genetics and judging the English Angora. There will be a link to her website in the show notes. Due to the time, knowledge, love and discipline required to care for them, English Angora rabbits are not for everyone. It is necessary to understand that taking on the task of raising English Angoras is a long term commitment of feeding, watering, grooming, and prevention of woolblock. In return, English Angora rabbits will give you back love, affection, companionship and luxurious fiber for spinning. https://www.petguide.com/breeds/rabbit/english-angora-rabbit/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angora_rabbit https://www.petguide.com/breeds/rabbit/english-angora-rabbit/ http://www.joyofhandspinning.com/angora-care.shtml http://www.thenaturetrail.com/rabbit-breeds/english-angora-rabbit-breed-information/ http://bettychuenglishangora.angorarabbit.com/ http://bettychuenglishangora.angorarabbit.com/cares/index.html http://bettychuenglishangora.angorarabbit.com/grooming/index.html http://bettychuenglishangora.angorarabbit.com/showing/index.html http://bettychuenglishangora.angorarabbit.com/judging/index.html   Rabbit Vocabulary word is: Separated © Copyrighted

In this episode, we are talking about the October 2018 NARBC show in Tinley Park. We will talk about what we saw at the show, sales, people and discussions that we had. If you weren't able to make it be sure to tune in and here all about one  of the biggest reptile shows in the US.

Satin Angora - Town of Fools - Labor - Facial Paralysis   Now in this episode we are specifically looking at the Satin Angora, but as the expression goes, I fell down a rabbit hole on the Angora's in general, so there is more info then just the Satin specifically. There are several other Angora breeds that I would like to do individual episodes about as well. The Angora rabbit (Turkish: Ankara tavşanı), which is one of the oldest types of domestic rabbit, is bred for the long fibers of its coat, known as Angora wool, that are gathered by shearing, combing, or plucking. Because rabbits do not possess the same allergy-causing qualities as many other animals, their wool is an important alternative. There are at least 11 distinct breeds of Angora rabbit, four of which are currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). They are gentle in nature, but they are not recommended for those who do not groom their animals. Their wool is very dense and needs to be groomed twice a week. I will be mentioning the other Angora breeds, but again I would like to cover them individually. History Angora rabbits, were developed during Roman times. The gene for long hair exists in many animals, and as it it recessive (in other words hidden in animals who are carriers) it can crop up unexpectedly in places. Heavily-furred (or wooled) rabbits existed during the reign of King Henry VIII (1509-1547). The Angora is said to have originated in Ankara (historically known as Angora), in present-day Turkey, and is known to have been brought to France in 1723. There is much controversy regarding the origin of the Angora rabbit. The story, according to generally accepted theory, goes back to the early 18th century, about 1723 when some sightseeing sailors put into a Turkish port then called Angora. The sailors found the shawls worn by the native women to be remarkable for their beauty, fineness and silkiness. So before the sailors left Angora they secured some of the Angora rabbits to take back to France. The French claim the Angora rabbits were first recorded in France in the Encyclopedia of 1765. In any event, credit must be given to France for seeing the commercial possibilities of Angora wool and for being the first to manufacture this type of wool into yarn. While there are two distinct histories, others believe that the thought that most wooly rabbits were in England, as there was a decree stating that ‘English Silky Hares’ should not be allowed to leave the country, or until smuggled out more likely. Whatever the case is, there seems to be no doubt Angoras ended up in France in the 1700s. The French quickly started breeding them for their wool and the modern day Angora rabbit was on it’s way. The Angora rabbit became a popular pet of the French royalty in the mid-18th century, and Angoras spread to other parts of Europe by the end of that century. They first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century. A noted historian of rabbit breeds, Bob D. Whitman, mentions a purported origin of the Angora breed dating to ten centuries earlier: "It has been written that the indigenous Trelicians, which were small and frail people, first bred the Angora rabbit in the southern Carpathian mountains around the 6th century." This information has not been substantiated and Whitman acknowledges "we will never know for sure". Angoras first came to the United states around 1920, over the years, the American Rabbit Breeder Associated recognized, French Angoras (known for their commercial body type, and low matting coat), English Angoras (a much softer wool with beautiful ear and face furnishings), Giant Angoras (Developed by crossing Angoras with French Lops and Flemish giants). In addition, German Angoras, a non molting (shedding) bunny was popular in hand-spinning and fiber farms, for their tremendous yield. Prior to 1939, there was one breed of "Angora Wooler". In 1939 ARBA reclassified "Angora Wooler" into "English Type" and "French Type". In 1944 ARBA officially separated Angora rabbits into two breeds: English Angora and French Angora. Satin Angora The Satin Angora rabbit can trace it’s linage to famous breeder John C. Fehr, who first created the satinized Angora back in 1930, but gave up on the project because he thought their fur was weak. Whereas the English, French and German angora breeds have their origin in a common European angora rabbit, the satin angora is a young breed created by a Dutch woman living in Ontario, Canada named Mrs. Leopoldina Meyer. Leopoldina Meyer was shown a copper satin doe that had a long, woolly coat. The wool was shiny and satinized, and Mrs. Meyer immediately fell in love with the little doe. She parted with $10 to obtain it. Enchanted with its fur, she paired it with a French Angora and the result was a kindling of Satin Angoras. The Satin Angora was developed in the late 1970s by Mrs. Meyer of Holland Landing Ontario, Canada, who crossed French Angoras with rabbits of the Satin breed. In a litter of short-haired satin rabbits she found a longish haired bunny, which she later bred to a French angora. That is how she was able to bring the wonderful sheen into the angora breed. In 1987, the satin angoras were recognized as a new angora breed by the ARBA. Although the yield of wool may be improved, the breed is truly the royalty of the angoras. In addition to the sheen (for which the Satin is known), true red and copper pigments emerged in the new rabbits. In all "satinized" coats, the hair shaft has a semi-transparent outer shell that reflects light, resulting in deep color, high luster, and an extremely soft and silky texture to the hairs. The Satin Angora (like the French Angora) has no furnishings on the face, ears, or feet. The Satin does not produce as much wool as other Angora breeds, but this trait is being improved upon through selective breeding. While more difficult to keep groomed than the French Angora, the Satin is less difficult than the English or Giant Angoras. Because of the soft texture of the wool and the lower guard-hair count in the coat, matting occurs more readily. Daily combing is therefore recommended. Satin Angora wool is said to be stronger for spinning than other Angora varieties, but because of its slipperiness, it can be more difficult to spin. Other Angora rabbit breeds include: Chinese Angora, Finnish Angora, Japanese Angora, Korean Angora, Russian Angora, St. Lucian Angora, Swiss Angora, English Angora- ARBA, French Angora - ARBA, Giant Angora - ARBA, The Satin Angora - ARBA (which we are covering on this episode), and finally the German Angora - IAGARB accepted. In the 1944-1947 Standard of Perfection, the official names were listed as English Angoras and French Angoras. Prior to this the Standard was listed as ‘Angora Woolers’ without specifying a breed. The Satin Angora was accepted in 1987 and the Giant Angora was accepted in 1988. Thus the 1991-1995 Standard of Perfection brought four breeds of angoras for representation. Satin Angora description The French Angora is very similar to the Satin. Both breeds are on the large side of four-class rabbits and have commercial body type. Both breeds usually have “clean” heads and ears, meaning that the head and ears are covered with normal fur instead of wool. In fact, they both disqualify rabbits that have heavy furnishings on the ears, or wool below the ankle or hock. Telling the difference between a French and Satin Angora is a tricky problem for youth breed ID contestants, but here are a few things they remember: The Satin is slightly smaller, having a maximum weight of 9 ½ pounds compared to the 10 ½ pound limit on French. Also the French breed recognizes the broken color pattern, but the Satin does not. Obviously, Satins have sheen, but this is often hard to see in the wool. The best place to look for a Satin sheen, as well as the best place to look to identify the rabbit’s color, is the head and ears. Here the wool is dense and short. The same amount of pigment is packed into each hair on the head as is spread out over each of the 2-5 inch long wool fibers, so it can be seen much better on the head and ear. The wool is softer than that of the French, so it requires more careful grooming. The Satin Angora is to have a medium length body with good width and depth. The sides should have a slight taper from the hindquarters to the shoulders. The head is to be oval with a broad forehead and somewhat narrow at the muzzle. The head should balance with the rest of the body. The ears are to be plain or slightly tufted, however tufting is restricted to the tips of the ears. Satin Angora rabbits have a commercial body type, with their sides having a slight taper from the hindquarters to the shoulders. They have relatively plain ears that can sometimes be slightly tufted and their oval head has a broad forehead and a slightly narrower muzzle. The wool of the Satin Angora is finer than the wool of the other Angora breeds. The wool is to be fine, soft and silky. There is to be a good crimp to the underwool. The Satin Angora wool appears to be ‘shiny’, which is known as sheen. The smaller diameter and clarity of the hair shaft provides a reflection of light that gives the hair a shining richness of color. The sheen is to be evident over the entire body from nose to tail. The junior buck and junior doe are not to weigh over 6 ½ pounds and have a minimum weight of 3 ¾ pounds. The senior buck and senior doe may weigh from 6 ½ to 9 ½ pounds with 8 pounds being the ideal weight. The Satin Angora carries the most points of all angora breeds on the wool, which includes density, texture, sheen, and length. The points for ‘General Type’ include the body type, head, ears, eyes, feet, legs and tail. Weight: 3.0–4.5 kg (6.6–9.9 lb). ARBA-recognized varieties: [Includes eight color groups. The color of a Satin Angora is determined by the uniform pigment on its head, feet, and tail. The Satin Angora rabbit is often used as a fiber animal, which means they are bred to shave their coat – a process that doesn’t cause any discomfort. In order to take their coat, breeders brush the rabbit often or clip its thick coat using a pair of sharp scissors, which does not cause it any pain – like human hair, it always grows back. Although they are mostly used for this purpose, it is certainly not uncommon to have an Angora rabbit as a house pet, as they are very sociable, affectionate rabbits who love to cuddle with people and play with their own toys. Health Because of the length and abundance of their hair, Angora rabbits are particularly susceptible to wool block, a potentially-lethal blockage of the digestive tract. All rabbits ingest some of their wool when they groom themselves, but their digestive system is not able to pass that foreign matter. The length of Angora hairs compounds the risk of impaction, which can lead to death. Clipping their wool every 90 days is considered a must to prevent wool block in Angora breeds. Wool mites Cheyletiella parasitovorax is a skin parasite commonly found in Angora rabbits. Signs of infestation are flaky skin patches and fur loss. Wool mites reduce fiber yields and the resulting skin flakes are detrimental to the fiber quality. Wool mites may be treated with ivermectin or with carbaryl powder. Due to their thick, dense fur, Angoras generally do well even in cold temperatures. Should you keep an outdoor enclosure, be sure to install plastic or wooden walls on three sides of the enclosure to keep the draft out. Don’t keep your Angora out when the temperature is too hot if your enclosure does not a way to keep them ventilated. A large wire cage that keeps them off their soiled bedding should be sufficient to keep your bunny happy. Their diets should consist of 4-8 ounces of daily pellets, depending on their weight and age, as well as a handful of hay for their daily intake of fiber. To help digestion, feel free to add a tablespoon of sunflowers seeds to their pellets and always make sure your rabbit has fresh water at all times. Your Satin Angora rabbit would benefit from daily outdoor activity time to soak up some much-needed sun…and to stretch out their muscles, of course! Always remember to always watch your rabbit whenever young children are involved. Temperament/Behavior Angoras, whether they are Giant, English, French or Satin, are docile creatures that have no problem being handled. Satin Angoras in particular have been bred as fiber animals, and so they are tolerant of stroking and grooming. All Angoras tend to be people rabbits who are clowns, and sweet. After all, unlike many bunnies bred strictly for meat purposes, Angoras have been bred to live a long productive life making wool. They must be easy to handle. Satin Angoras are inquisitive, active, and like all Angoras a bit clownish. It’s wonderful having bunnies who come up for petting and greet you at the cage door every morning. Especially when petting them is like petting silk. The Satin Angora rabbit does well with other rabbits and also enjoy human attention. Should you have an indoor Angora, their temperament is comparable to a well-mannered cat – they will nap in any little corner of your home and will greet you at their cage door to be petted. They are also known to be little clowns and enjoy the occasional toy such as ball, piece of soft wood or even a pine cone. Angoras are generally happy bunnies that are incredibly friendly with everyone they meet, even strangers! They love to go outside to run and hop around, so having a backyard where they can get some sunshine is definitely a requirement. When they’re indoors, they’ll be the quiet, cuddly companion you’ve always wanted. Angora rabbit wool "[S]he earned her living by knitting rabbit-wool mittens and muffatees". Original text with this illustration from The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter (1904). Satin Angora rabbits can have white, grey, brown or tan fur, or a combination of these colors. A Satin Angora’s fur is their pride and joy (the very reason why they are called “Satin” Angoras, after all) . Their wool is finer, softer and silkier than other Angora rabbits. The reason their fur looks like satin is due to a recessive gene that causes the casing around the pigment in each hair to be translucent rather than opaque, like most fur. This gives their coat a distinctive sheen or luster. This gene also causes the diameter of each strand of hair to be smaller than normal wool. This means that this rabbit also produces some of the finest wool of any rabbit breed. The incredible softness and the sheen make this fiber a very special thing. Satin-Angora fiber is a luxury fiber and not easy to find. The satin factor is based on a simple mutation and is passed on recessively. It changes the structure of the hair: the hair shaft is thinner and translucent, the color pigments are in the inside of the hair. The shaft reflects the light, the wool becomes shimmering and shiny. It looks like spun glass! The diameter of the hair is even smaller than normal angora wool and it looks and feels like silk. It is a little bit more slippery than normal angora fibers and is preferably spun with some extra twist. A great deal of natural colors is a temptation for hand-spinners. Angoras are bred mainly for their wool, which is silky and soft. At only 11 microns in diameter, it is finer and softer than cashmere. A healthy adult Angora's wool will grow approximately 3 centimeters (1.2 in) per month. Regular grooming is necessary to prevent the fiber from matting and felting on the rabbit, which causes discomfort that can lead to pain and even infection. Angora wool is harvested (plucked or shorn) every three to four months throughout the year. The coat needs to be monitored after 6 months of re-growth, as it may tend to "die" and easily mat. Angora wool may be gathered periodically by hand-plucking the hairs within the coat that are being naturally shed. A full harvesting is done by shearing the coat with clippers, often while the rabbit sits atop a groomer's turntable. With each clipping, 12 ounces (340 g)—and up to 18 ounces (510 g)—of wool may be harvested from a Giant Angora. The wool accepts dye readily, and is 8 times warmer than sheep's wool, soft, and lofty. No bunnies have to be harmed to produce the fiber, instead they are groomed and their coats are either sheared or plucked (where the currently shedding fiber is removed by hand), approximately 4 times a year. From the experience of Satin Angora breeders today, the satinized wool is not weak; it is perhaps stronger than normal angora fibers. While the satin hair shaft is narrow and translucent, the collagen cells are more densely constructed, lending more strength despite the more fragile appearance. Judges award up to 60 points on wool alone: 20 for density, 15 for texture, 10 for length, and 15 for the distinctive sheen of the satinized wool. TIPS FOR GROOMING ANGORAS by Pat Glenn from the National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club, Inc website which has some great information on Angora's, and I encourage you to visit the site. A link to it will be in the show notes. Many times Pat has had people tell me how much they love to look at Angora Rabbits and how soft they feel, but they wouldn't want to go to all the trouble of grooming one. Pat thinks they're missing out on a beautiful, personable bunny and grooming can be as much trouble as you make it. As far as tools, a soft slicker brush such as Evergentle or ones used for cats, a metal comb and, in case of tough mats or for shearing, a pair of sharp short blade scissors. Also, strange as this may sound, a hair blow dryer with a high cool air setting, or a Shop-Vac on exhaust can really cut grooming time. From Pat Glenn's experience, the French Angoras are possibly easiest to groom, because they don't have the facial wool nor do they have the woolly feet. Their senior wool has more guard hairs and helps them be less matting. The English Angora has softer wool and that adorable fluffy face and those woolly feet. The muffs (side face wool) and bangs and tassels (long hair on the ears) probably will need gentle grooming with your slicker and comb two or more times week depending on how heavily furnished your bunny is. It's easier to keep the pesky mats out than get them out once they start. The Satin Angora, in Pat's brief experience with them, can be tricky to groom. They have beautiful intense color, but the hair is fine and seems to attract mats, especially in the young coat. Several long-time Satin breeders have told Pat that they clip the coats of the young when they are 6-8 weeks old to help encourage a more groom-able growth. Because of the fine hair shaft, the Stains don't look as "fluffy" or appear to have as much density. Pat has had several Satins, that when you are done grooming them, they start licking themselves all over. This pretty much undoes a lot of your grooming. Pat has not had a great deal of experience with Giant, but their massive coats can be gorgeous. In ease of grooming they would probably be between the French and the English. The following suggestions will work for all four breeds and you can make adjustments according to your bunny and what works best for you. Make sure you have a bag, paper sack or some kind of container to put the wool you clean from your grooming brush. If you spin, this gives you more wool, if not, it helps keep the place clean. Start with the underside of the rabbit. If you're a one person groomer, this can be accomplished easily with the help of a chair for you to sit on. Remember gentleness and firmness works best on all critters. Take the rabbit's ears with your hand and take hold of the back of the neck area, then gently turn the rabbit over supporting its back with hour other hand. Sit down and place the upside down rabbit's head between your knees with the feet facing you. Do take care because those feet can pack a punch if they kick out. Place the head far enough between your knees that you can comfortably hold him snugly. Practice make this easier for you and the rabbit, and usually when they feel secure they are not upset and jumpy. Now you can groom the tummy, the feet and legs. Now on to the top half. It helps to have some kind of small table near, waist-high so it saves your back. If you have too large a space, the bunny may want to hop away and explore, making it take longer to groom, and more frustrating. This is where the blow dryer or Shop-Vac comes in. There are also pet blowers like are used in dog grooming shops. These are smaller than a Shop-Vac, making them easier to transport, and maybe a little quieter. The can be ordered from pet or rabbit supply catalogs and usually start at $90. Angoras are wool bearing animals and you want to keep that wool on the rabbit and as unbroken and mat free as possible. By "blowing" the rabbit with the previous mentioned items, it helps to get rid of any dust or dander and help blow out the shedding hair before it can bet caught in start making mats. This is also healthy for the bunny's scalp; it lets air get down in, particularly if the rabbit has a very dense coat. Pat thinks blowing is gentler on the rabbit and cuts down on grooming time. Pat does use the slicker to help lift the wool as they blow; this also helps "capture" the shedding hairs. Make sure when blowing that you give the bunny a good going over, especially in problem areas behind the front legs and around the rump. If you notice mats developing, you can work on those specific spots with brush or comb. The rabbits don't mind the blowing and it has helped keep those nice show coats longer. Of course, don't forget the faces on those English and Giants. Don't use the blower here much; it irritates the eyes, and avoid blowing it into the ears. Get in the good grooming habit and you'll enjoy your lovable, exotic Angora, and may all your bunnies be mat free. National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club, Inc. The National Angora Rabbit Breeders Club, Inc (NARBC, Inc) was first organized as a specialty club for Angora breeders in 1932 with the AR&CBA (now the ARBA). The NARBC, Inc still remains a chartered National Specialty Club with the ARBA. Who ever has seen a satin angora rabbit in its full fleece or has spun its silky shining wool is fascinated by the magic of this wonderful breed! Since Satin Angoras are a new breed, there is a lot of room for improvement, and nothing is more challenging than something that can be considered a work in progress toward perfection. http://nationalangorarabbitbreeders.com/new/ http://www.nationalangorarabbitbreeders.com/Satin-Angora.pdf http://www.nationalangorarabbitbreeders.com/tipsforgrooming.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angora_rabbit http://www.glauserweb.ch/satinange.htm https://www.petguide.com/breeds/rabbit/satin-angora-rabbit/ http://rabbitbreeders.us/satin-angora-rabbits https://www.oceansideangoras.com/satin-angora-information-and-history.html https://www.raising-rabbits.com/satin-angora-rabbits.html Word of the week: Labor The Fools of Spring (An English Folktale) by Amy Friedman and Meredith Johnson According to a great many people, the men of Gotham were wildly ridiculous fools. Perhaps that is so. But it is possible they were actually wise and just pretended to be foolish. I say this because once upon a time, King John announced that he wished to have a castle built in Gotham. He wished the men of Gotham to build it for him. Naturally, the men of Gotham worried about the cost of such an extravagance, and so they talked among themselves about what to do. The king's royal messengers arrived one day to scout out the village. It was spring when they came -- a beautiful, sunny day, and they walked everywhere, admiring the look of Gotham. They seemed to think this would be a fine place for a castle, until they came upon a circle of men standing around a great white hare. They were talking to the creature, so the messengers stopped to ask what they were doing. "Ah, we have a message to send to a friend in York," one of the men explained. "And no one wishes to travel all the way there," said another. The messengers did not understand. "What does that have to do with this hare?" they asked. The men of Gotham laughed. "I caught this hare today," said one, "and as you know, hares are swift, so we thought we'd let him carry our message." "This hare?" the messengers asked. "He's to carry your message to York?" "That's right," they said, and the man who caught the hare tied a sealed letter to the hare's neck, leaned in close and whispered, "First you go to Nottingham, and then you take the main road to York. My friend lives near York Cathedral. When you get there, you'll see three houses. My friend's house is the middle one, white with ivy growing on the walls. Give him this letter," he finished, and he set the hare free. The others stood and watched the hare run across the field, and some of the men cried, "Stop! Stop! You must go to Nottingham first!" The man who had caught the hare laughed. "It seems he knows a shortcut," he said. "Hares are clever that way. He's likely avoiding the highway for fear of dogs." "Of course!" the other men of Gotham agreed. But the messengers shook their heads, and one of them whispered to the other, "These men are fools." "You mustn't judge everyone on just a few," said the second messenger. "Let's go meet others." So they walked on, and before long they came to another cluster of men who were building a fence. "Good day," said the messengers. "What are you doing?" "We're building a fence for a cuckoo," said one of the men of Gotham. Another man quickly explained, "Cuckoos are the finest singers, but they come to us only in spring. After summer, they fly away." The men of Gotham explained to the messengers that they had decided to take matters into their own hands. They caught one of the birds, and now they were building it a squared-off fence near the middle of the village. "Here, we'll keep the cuckoo, so we'll be able to listen to his singing every day, all day," one of the men said. "Everyone will enjoy his song all year long!" The messengers thought the men were joking. They shrugged and walked away. An hour later, after they had toured the rest of the village, they returned to where the men had been building the fence. It was 6 feet tall, and every crack and crevice and corner was stuffed with brush and branches and twigs. "No bird can get through this fence!" the men of Gotham announced proudly. The messengers stared as the men of Gotham carried their cuckoo to the enclosure and put it inside the fence. "Now you'll stay and sing all year for us!" they said to the cuckoo. "If you refuse, we'll give you no food or drink." Naturally, the moment the men let go of the cuckoo, it flew away, up and over the fence and off into the wild blue yonder. The men of Gotham shouted, "Come back!" But it was too late. They looked at each other and agreed: "Next time, we'll have to build a higher fence." "We will!" they all agreed. When the messengers heard this, they hurried back to see their king. "Your majesty," the first messenger said, "the villagers of Gotham are fools. You want nothing to do with them, sire." "They're idiots!" said the other messenger. "The greatest fools I've ever seen," agreed the first. They told the king the tale of the cuckoo fence and of the runaway hare, and the king listened closely. Still, he thought the village could be the perfect place for a nice, big castle, so he sent more messengers. Each one returned with a tale to tell of the fools of Gotham. "You've never met such fools!" all the messengers said. "They drowned their church bell to hide it from their enemies." "They tossed all their salt fish into their pond, thinking it would spawn more fish." "They crushed a watch because they heard it ticking and feared it was evil." With each day, there came another story of the madness of the men of Gotham, and so the king gave up his plans, and from then on, no one bothered the village. People steered clear, and everyone spoke of the men of Gotham as the greatest fools in the world. But I still say it may be that the men of Gotham were not fools at all. After all, they didn't have to pay for the king's castle. They didn't have to suffer other fools. What do you think? Were the men of Gotham the wisest men in the world, or were they fools? https://www.uexpress.com/tell-me-a-story/2014/4/6/the-fools-of-spring-an-english   Weakness/Paralysis of the Facial Muscles Due to Nerve Damage in Rabbits Facial Nerve Paresis/Paralysis in Rabbits Facial nerve paresis and paralysis is a disorder of the facial cranial nerve — a nerve that originates in the brain (as opposed to the spine). Malfunction of this nerve can result in paralysis or weakness of the muscles of the ears, eyelids, lips, and nostrils. Moroever, an inability to move the eyes and facial muscles may result in a decreased secretion of tears, leading to additional pathology of the eyes. In rabbits, facial nerve paralysis sometimes occurs after a dental or ear infection. Dwarf breeds and lop ear breeds tend to be at increased risk of developing facial nerve paresis and paralysis. Symptoms and Types Findings associated with ear disease Head tilting Ear and lip drooping Pain (especially when opening the mouth) White, dull, opaque, and bulging tissue within ear History of ear infections, especially vestibular (or inner ear) infections Other symptoms Excessive drooling Food falling from the side of mouth Facial asymmetry (i.e., face appears lopsided or uneven) Rubbing of the eyes Cloudy cornea, eye discharge and redness Inability to close the eyelids symmetrically Collapse of nostril, nasal discharge Trouble walking or keeping balance (if nervous system is affected) Causes Inflammatory — middle or outer ear infection, tooth abscesses, inflammation of the nerve directly due to bacterial infection Injury — fracture of the surrounding bones, or direct injury to the facial nerve Tumor — brain tumor Toxicity — botulism poisoning Unilateral or bilateral ear disease Diagnosis You will need to give your veterinarian a thorough history of your rabbit's health and onset of symptoms. There are several possible causes for this condition, so your veterinarian will most likely use differential diagnosis, a process that is guided by deeper inspection of the apparent outward symptoms, ruling out each of the more common causes until the correct disorder is settled upon and can be treated appropriately. Your doctor will begin by differentiating between one-sided and symmetrical disease, facial nerve paralysis from pure ear infection, and will also look for other neurological weaknesses. X-rays of the ear and skull bones will be taken to look for masses or obvious swellings, while computed tomography (CT) can be used to allow for better visualization of the internal structure of the ears and skull. These visual diagnostic tools will identify the presence of a tumor. Standard laboratory tests include a complete blood profile, chemical blood profile, a complete blood count, and a urinalysis. Your veterinarian will be looking to identify the presence of an infection, and the type of infection, which may show up in the course of the blood and urine test analysis. More often, the blood and urine analyses are usually normal If the symptoms appear to be neurological in origin, a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can be taken for analysis, and can be helpful in detecting brainstem disease Treatment Rabbits are usually seen on an outpatient basis, but inpatient hospitalization may be required for the initial diagnoses and evaluations, or if your rabbit is severely ill. Depending on your doctor's findings, surgery may be required. But treatment generally consists of flushing and cleansing the ear, or ears, with cleaning solution, swabbing with cotton swab, and vacuum suctioning any debris from the ear. Artificial tears may also be used to prevent the eyes from drying. Living and Management It is important that your rabbit continue to eat during and following treatment. Encourage oral fluid intake by offering fresh water, wetting leafy vegetables, or flavoring water with vegetable juice, and offer a large selection of fresh, moistened greens such as cilantro, romaine lettuce, parsley, carrot tops, dandelion greens, spinach, collard greens, and good-quality grass hay. Also, offer your rabbit its usual pelleted diet, as the initial goal is to get the rabbit to eat and to maintain its weight and nutritional status. If your rabbit refuses these foods, you will need to syringe feed a gruel mixture until it can eat again on its own. And unless your veterinarian has specifically advised it, do not feed your rabbit high-carbohydrate, high-fat nutritional supplements. Discuss eye care with your veterinarian, since the eye on the affected side may need lubrication due to loss of tear production. Also, keep in mind that the other side can become affected as well. Monitor your rabbit, and report any changes to your veterinarian if they should occur. If your rabbit is exhibiting severe head tilt, you will need to support its head in a suitable position to prevent choking. Muscle paralysis is usually permanent, but as muscle healing and thickening develops, a natural "tuck up" may occur that reduces the facial asymmetry (lopsidedness). Other than the change in outward appearance that this paralysis can cause, most rabbits are able to tolerate this nerve deficit and will adjust with little difficulty https://www.petmd.com/rabbit/conditions/neurological/c_rb_facial_nerve_paresis_paralysis     © Copyrighted

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - Mike Brizzee of Mike Brizzee Reptiles & Charlene Payne of SUPERNOVA Reptiles
 Join Sean for an impromptu interview with these two as they drive from the “great state of Texas” up to Tinley Park, IL for the Spring NARBC!! Sean gets a some background on these two and then they discuss a new project coming up with Sean and Exotics by Nature! BALLSH!T on PATREON! - http://www.patreon.com/ballsht CHECK IT OUT! The podcast can now be SPONSORED BY YOU… Be a patron and pledge a small amount each month to help Sean further the podcast! More episodes MORE OFTEN since there is listener participation in the production of the show. Check out the page for BONUSES if you are a patron and also there are ways to pledge for advertising spots through the page! http://www.patreon.com/ballsht Other Show Sponsors : Exoticsbynature.com | Cserpents.com | Morphmarket.com Herpshow.net | E&M Exotics | OUTLAW PYTHONS | Hissy Fit Reptiles | McColl’s Serpents

SPECIAL EPISODE!! NARBC Tinley Park October 2017 AUCTION COVERAGE!! Episode 4 of 4 Join those of us that were lucky to attend LIVE as we raised $220 for the IHS, $4065 for Rattlesnake Preservation Trust, $46,278 for USARK and most importantly $45,083 for Joe Hupp to pay for his 8-year-old daughter's funeral expenses and medical bills. Many thanks to ALL of the NARBC Show Sponsors! Zoomed.com Timberlinefresh.com GourmetRodent.com ReptilesByMack.com MarcBaileyRoyals.com Mobile.Kingsnake.Com Zillarules.com Exo-terra.com TheReptileReport.com CSerpents.com Hatchrite.com The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV youtube.com/user/HerpersTV BALLSH!T on PATREON! - http://www.patreon.com/ballsht CHECK IT OUT! The podcast can now be SPONSORED BY YOU… Be a patron and pledge a small amount each month to help Sean further the podcast! More episodes MORE OFTEN since there is listener participation in the production of the show. Check out the page for BONUSES if you are a patron and also there are ways to pledge for advertising spots through the page! http://www.patreon.com/ballsht Other Show Sponsors : Exoticsbynature.com | Cserpents.com | Morphmarket.com Herpshow.net | Reptile Kreations | Next Level Exotics | E&M Exotics | McColl’s Serpents

SPECIAL EPISODE!! NARBC Tinley Park October 2017 AUCTION COVERAGE!! Episode 3 of 4 Join those of us that were lucky to attend LIVE as we raised $220 for the IHS, $4065 for Rattlesnake Preservation Trust, $46,278 for USARK and most importantly $45,083 for Joe Hupp to pay for his 8-year-old daughter's funeral expenses and medical bills. Many thanks to ALL of the NARBC Show Sponsors! Zoomed.com Timberlinefresh.com GourmetRodent.com ReptilesByMack.com MarcBaileyRoyals.com Mobile.Kingsnake.Com Zillarules.com Exo-terra.com TheReptileReport.com CSerpents.com Hatchrite.com The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV youtube.com/user/HerpersTV BALLSH!T on PATREON! - http://www.patreon.com/ballsht CHECK IT OUT! The podcast can now be SPONSORED BY YOU… Be a patron and pledge a small amount each month to help Sean further the podcast! More episodes MORE OFTEN since there is listener participation in the production of the show. Check out the page for BONUSES if you are a patron and also there are ways to pledge for advertising spots through the page! http://www.patreon.com/ballsht Other Show Sponsors : Exoticsbynature.com | Cserpents.com | Morphmarket.com Herpshow.net | Reptile Kreations | Next Level Exotics | E&M Exotics | McColl’s Serpents

SPECIAL EPISODE!! NARBC Tinley Park October 2017 AUCTION COVERAGE!! Episode 2 of 4 Join those of us that were lucky to attend LIVE as we raised $220 for the IHS, $4065 for Rattlesnake Preservation Trust, $46,278 for USARK and most importantly $45,083 for Joe Hupp to pay for his 8-year-old daughter's funeral expenses and medical bills. Many thanks to ALL of the NARBC Show Sponsors! Zoomed.com Timberlinefresh.com GourmetRodent.com ReptilesByMack.com MarcBaileyRoyals.com Mobile.Kingsnake.Com Zillarules.com Exo-terra.com TheReptileReport.com CSerpents.com Hatchrite.com The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV youtube.com/user/HerpersTV BALLSH!T on PATREON! - http://www.patreon.com/ballsht CHECK IT OUT! The podcast can now be SPONSORED BY YOU… Be a patron and pledge a small amount each month to help Sean further the podcast! More episodes MORE OFTEN since there is listener participation in the production of the show. Check out the page for BONUSES if you are a patron and also there are ways to pledge for advertising spots through the page! http://www.patreon.com/ballsht Other Show Sponsors : Exoticsbynature.com | Cserpents.com | Morphmarket.com Herpshow.net | Reptile Kreations | Next Level Exotics | E&M Exotics | McColl’s Serpents

SPECIAL EPISODE!! NARBC Tinley Park October 2017 AUCTION COVERAGE!! Episode 1 of 4 Join those of us that were lucky to attend LIVE as we raised $220 for the IHS, $4065 for Rattlesnake Preservation Trust, $46,278 for USARK and most importantly $45,083 for Joe Hupp to pay for his 8-year-old daughter's funeral expenses and medical bills. Many thanks to ALL of the NARBC Show Sponsors! Zoomed.com Timberlinefresh.com GourmetRodent.com ReptilesByMack.com MarcBaileyRoyals.com Mobile.Kingsnake.Com Zillarules.com Exo-terra.com TheReptileReport.com CSerpents.com Hatchrite.com The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV youtube.com/user/HerpersTV BALLSH!T on PATREON! - http://www.patreon.com/ballsht CHECK IT OUT! The podcast can now be SPONSORED BY YOU… Be a patron and pledge a small amount each month to help Sean further the podcast! More episodes MORE OFTEN since there is listener participation in the production of the show. Check out the page for BONUSES if you are a patron and also there are ways to pledge for advertising spots through the page! http://www.patreon.com/ballsht Other Show Sponsors : Exoticsbynature.com | Cserpents.com | Morphmarket.com Herpshow.net | Reptile Kreations | Next Level Exotics | E&M Exotics | McColl’s Serpents

In this episode we are talking about our weekend at the 2017 NARBC Tinley Park. Tinley Park is one of the biggest reptiles shows in the US and we are going to talk all about it.  

We talk about the NARBC Arlington Reptile Show. Some of the animals we liked and my rack buying experience. Also, recorded this one on facebook live as well. This ended up saving us a little bit.

In this episode we are going to be talking about our trip to Tinley Park. This reptile show is one of the biggest in the U.S. and the only one t have carpet row. We will be talking about some of the highlights from the show. http://moreliapythonradio.com http://ebmorelia.com http://rogue-reptiles.com http://narbc.com

We're back, rested and awesome as we return tot he airwaves once again after a short hiatus while travelling across 3 countries in 4 weeks to spread the UJR awesomness. First we'll talk about heading up north to Canada for the Canadian Reptile Expo along with some great folks like Tom Crutchfield, Shawn Heflick, The Reptilia Crew and so many more!  Then a couple days later Danny hopped the big pond to travel to London for a visit with UJR corespondent Emma Lock as we learned more abou her mobile menagerie teaching children the wonders of wildlife education.   Find out what it's like to experience such an amazing working collection of animals.   Then finally we return fresh from our journey to our home away from home, The Chicagoland area for the annual North American Reptile Breeder's conference which was pure mayhem in the most awesome of ways.  We'll tell you what it was like to be on the font lines of the biggest expo in the USA and hanging around some of its greats. Tune in LIVE Friday night at 10pm or download this special episode right now and take it everywhere you go. If you're listening live feel free to call in with any of your experiences at the expos, shows, and with educational animals. 347-205-9407 During the live broadcast!  

In this episode we are back from our weekend at the greatest reptile show in the U.S. The NARBC show at Tinley Park. We will be talking all about the show and the cool things that we noticed and how we made out. We will also be talking about all the behind the scenes happenings that happenend during the after parties.

Join Danny & Andy as we return after another triumphant session of awesomeness fresh from Tinley Park NARBC where we rocked the scene and this time we brought along Gacie Mendripf who still has people talking about who the baddest mofos in all of ChiTown were this weekend.  Perhaps one of our favorite discoveries of the weekend was Neville Burns, straight outta Australia and by all accounts the real life "Crocodile Dundee" who's more at home with venomous snakes and fiesty crocs than some people.  We found Neville to be and amazing guy and are excited to bring him straight to UJR just, for, you! Check out Neville's Book, "A Gift from the Snake that Bit Him: Adventures of an Australian Reptile Man". As usual, buckle up and prepare for awesomeness, it's the world famous, award winning (Twice in a row), ground breaking, ass kicking...UrbanJunglesRadio. Special thanks to CanadianPetExpo.com for their sponsorship and letting the greatness go down in Chicago. 

In this episode Owen returns from his weekend at the NARBC and will be giving us the inside scoop. So if you weren't able to make it out then this is your front row seat to what happended. We will hit on some of the updates from USARK and we will also introduce a new segment talking about some of the Hall of Fame carpet pythons.  

We're back from a long hiatus as the result of our international touring schedule but worry not, we bring the awesome as usual! Listen in as Danny & Andy catch up on a couple weeks worth of visiting the best reptile shows in Canada and the USA in the form of the Canadian Reptile & Exotic Breeder's Expo and North American Reptile Breeder's Conference in Chicago this month. We'll talk about our experiences at these amazing events and share some unforgettable moments including what goes on behind the scenes...you won't want to miss this special episode of UrbanJunglesRadio!  

In this episode we will be talking all about our time at the NARBC Tinley park show. Also, we will be joined by Zach Beaz and he will be talking about his recent trip to Denmark with his guide Kasper, from Singular Reptiles. He is going to discuss with us the differences between a reptile show like Tinley and Hamm.

In this episode we welcome back a good friend and one of the best breeders in the reptile hobby.  We will be discussing some of Jason's upcoming pairings for the 2015 season and we will also hit on the new facebook group page Morelia etc.  We will also be giving you a sneak peak into what Carpet Row will offer this year at the NARBC in Tinley park. http://www.eastcoastserpents.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/254483431411713/ http://www.narbc.com/Tinley/vendor_info_forms_tinley_park.html

Join us as we catch up on the final leg of our world tour at Tinley Park, Ill. for the one and only North American Reptile Breeders Expo.  NARBC has proven time and time again to be the USA's best show!  Listen in as we recount what happened over the course of the weekend and listen to what we have to say about our unforgettabel experiences at NARBC Chicago! A little later in the show listen in to Danny address the recent ball python histeria that is sweeping social media every time we post about anything Ball Python...he has a special mesage for the critics that you won't want to miss! It's all coming up on another long over ground breaking episode of the world famous UrbanJungleRadio!  

It's the one and only world famous UrbanJunglesradio and everything you'e heard it true, we rock! Join Danny and Andy live this Friday night as we cover several topics in a "just us" episode which is no less likely to be pure awesomeness. Listen in as we talk about various topics ranging from missing out on NARBC to our first ever husbandry series.... Once again you're mind will be blown this Friday night at 10pm EST so lay down a tarp and get ready for the fun! Be sure to check us out at www.UrbanJunglesRadio.com for more info and also on Youtube at www.Youtube.com/urbnjnglz  

It's been the craziest couple of weeks imaginable at UrbanJunglesRadio and Danny & Andy finally take a break to sit down and talk about the most incredible couple of weekends you could ever imagine...or not imagine. First we'll start off with hitting the buzz head on as we talk about Midnight Madness at Ben Siegel Reptiles.  The whole world has undoubtedly heard about the unfortuante event of that evening but what you don't know is how incredible of an evening and community event it was.  Listten in as we give you the inside line to one of the most infamous evenings in Herpetological History.   Then later we'll tell you all about the epicness that was Tinley Park, NARBC Chicago.  It was a wild weekend filled with Herps & friends and drones, drinking, and sitting on the airport floor with a bleeding little old man & having to leave UJR crew member behind. Get ready for an evening of fantastic stories and so much more as we come back strong live from our home studios to give you what you need, a straight dose of UJR!

This is the episode you do not want to miss as Danny & Andy braodcast live from the nations's largest Reptile Trade show the Tinley Park National Association of Reptile Breeder's Conference.   If you've caught our shows live from this event before then you will not want to miss the action this year as we bring you the best the conderence has to offer as only UrbanJunglesRadio.com can do. Make sure you clear your schedule for this one!

We're back to fill the void in your life with 100% pure awesomeness in the form of UrbanJunglesRadio with Danny & Andy and everything you love! It's been a while so we're looking forward to catching up with one of UJR's favorite guests, Brian Barczyk who's returning to us fresh from his international tour exploring all kinds of amazing animals and sights!  We'll talk to Brian about his recent trips to Japan and Europe and then we'll make an amazing annoucnement about something very special brought to you by Timberline and UJR & SBTV.  With names this big involved, you  know it will be awesome!

Rejoice for it is indeed Urban jungles Friday!  Be sure to join us as we drop more awesomeness than you can possibly handle, but we have faith in you! We'll kick off the show with a re-visit from our good friend and favorite TV Animal Guy Jeff Musial, you'll often catch Jeff on Late Night with jimmy Fallon and tongiht he'll be chillin' with us at UJR! Later on Guest Co-Host Jennifer Greene drops some knowledge on collecting animals from the wild and before we're done the one and only Andy V. gives us a rundown on the new "Spiders!" exhibit  at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City which he recently atteneded. Somewhere in there we'll talk about recent events including a major announcement for NARBC Chicago AND a really kickass announcement from your friendly neighborhood UJR as well.  Tune in, you won't regret it... Also be sure to check out our website www.UrbanJunglesRadio.com and register for more perks!  

Welcome to another epic episode with an extra sprinkle of awesomeness as Danny & Andy are Joined by Sky to bring you the latest updates on Rattlesnake roundups. We'll talk about Bob Irwin's controversial hardline on Roundups and we'll catch up with Rachel C. who recently attended the Taylor Rattlesnake Roundup in Texas this past weekend and she'll talk about what she saw there and much more.  Later in the show, we'll hear from Reno Herp Soceity President and inspirational herper Justin Meitz who will share some great news and we get an introduction to a National Herp Society.  Hear about his experience at the recent Tinley Park Summit at NARBC and what he hopes the herp community can achieve with some much needed unity.  We'll take some phone calls as well as entertain your pants off so you may want to plan on not wearing any.  Catch our live show Friday's at 10pm EST and see what everyone is talking about.  Make sure to visit our website www.UrbanJunglesRadio.com and be sure to register for more info and special messages.

Join us Friday night as Danny and Andy return after a weekend in Chicago for the 100th Episode of Urban Jungles Radio.  In this very special episode we welcome Jeff Musial aka Jeff "The Animal Guy" who's frequently seen on the Jimmy Fallon show.  We had the pleasure of meeting Jeff on our trip to NARBC and thought you'd enjoy him too! Tune in as we tell you all about the Summit meeting, the show, and later the infamous "Sumo for Snakes" fights that took place on Saturday night. Join us for a very special celebration!

Join us for yet another momentous episode as we kick of the celebration and countdown for the NARBC Tinley Park Breeder's Expo in the Chicago area March 16-17th.  This show will feature a special Summit meeting for USARk & PIJAC which represent hobbyists nationwide.  Tune in live or listen on the podcast as Brian Potter from NARBC & The Chicago Reptile House joins us tonight & tells us what to expect from the show and Summit meeting as during what is easily the country's best reptile show!  He'll also tell us about his experience fighting local legislation this week and before it's done we'll have a special guest drop by... But you know how we do it at UJR so our special guest will be none other than rock legend and avid Morelia Breeder Kerry King, of SLAYER! This will be our last show before hitting the road for a few weeks to deliver the next level of awesomeness for my Herp Loving Nation so be sure to catch us live and call in with your questions as well as interact in the chat room live Friday night at 10pm EST. Be sure to visit UrbanJungesRadio.com for more information and extras!  www.UrbanJunglesRadio.com Just, Friggin', Awesome.

It's been an amazing week and so you'll need at least one episode to catch up with Danny & Andy on how the show went down in Chicago for the North American Reptile Breeder's Expo.  We'll be giving away something cool and filling you in on what's to come for Hamburg in Pennsylvania this upcoming weekend.  We may even have a special guest drop by so as usual you'll want to catch us live.  Make sure you go to UrbanJunglesRadio.com or suscribe to us on YouTube to see the video report On location! UrbanJunglesRadio.com - never ordinary!

Join Danny & Andy live from the NARBC Show in Tinley Park! We'll be broadcasting live from the floor with an update on the show and perhaps a visit from several very specail guests.  As Usual we promise it won't be boring and we'll even take your calls and questions! Be sure to call in at 347-205-9407 with your questions and requets!  IF you want to hear from someone we'll run out on the floor and find them!   You won't want to miss this one! It's a very special episode LIVE from NARBC Chicago!

Join Danny & his wingman Andy as they do a first ever remote show from the National Reptile Breeder's Conference in Tinley Park, Ill.  You can bet UJR will bring you an unforgettable broadcast with guest appearances and a hotel room full of Beastmastery and so much more.  Make sure you listen for details on how you can catch our live video broadcasts over the weeknd at the show! Join us for another unforgettable episide of Urban Jungles Radio.  Make sure you register and check for updates at www.UrbanJunglesRadio.com

Once again it's time for another installment of Urban Jungles Radio with the Beastmaster at large Danny Mendez and his wingman Andy V.  Tune in this episode as we speak with Dawn the Venom Angel about being a hardcore herper and looking damn good while doing it too.  Dawn will tell us all about her past work with some of the world's most venomous snakes and what we can expect from the Venom Angel in the near Future.  Then in continuation with our countdown to the Tinley Park NARBC show we will be giving away some VIP Passes & T Shirts as well as the chance to come hang with us as we broadcast live from the show.  Before it's all over I will give you a new cover of "Hot Snakes" as done only the way UJR can. With Pure Awesomness. Tune in live Friday nights at 10pm and don't forget to register at www.UrbanJunglesRadio.com for chances to win prizes and up to the minute news and projects!

It's been a while but UJR is Back! Join Danny & Andy as they welcome a long time friend of the show Allen Salzberg creator of HerpDigest.org  One of the oldest sources of Herp related information on the web!  Allen is heavily involved in all things Chelonian in the New York City area and works closely with the New York Turtle & Tortoise Society.   Allen will tell us about plans for Snapperfest and also come interesting Turtle conservation programs going on deep in the heart of New York City.  Later, UJR welcomes an exciting guest live from Spain whos' sure to pique your interest.  We'll speak with Veejay Singh a.k.a. Dr. Venom a Scientist & Author with a love for all things Venomous and Bitey.   Before we're done we'll chat about the anniversary of the passing of Steve Irwin, some exciting news about UJR & N.A.R.B.C. and why we are B.A.M.F.'s. TTFN

Even though we don't have a featured guest things will not be slow, guaranteed. Catch up with Danny & Andy as they dazzle and entertain as well as hear from a few quick guests from overseas and over Texas. We'll hear about an awesome invert field class, NARBC correspondents and all about Danish Balls. UrbanJunglesRadio.com - gotta love it!

Brian Potter of the North American Reptile Breeders Conference takes us through what its like to put on a conference and also shares his thoughts on the industry as a whole. The views on the industry expressed here represent his personal views.

We caught up with Dr. Bryan Grieg Fry at the NARBC show and spoke with him about his research into the Komodo Dragon and how he determined that they are a venomous lizard as well as what its like to work with Venomous animals. The post Dr. Bryan Grieg Fry Venomdoc.com appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

In our very first interview we got the opportunity to speak to one of my idols Dr. Douglas Dix of Deerfern Farms. Dr. Dix is one of the premier herpetologists working with the Uromastyx species and has long been a favorite breeder of mine. We caught up with him at the NARBC in Pomona.

Join us this SATURDAY night as we welcome Brian Potter on to the show. Some of you may remember he stood us up a couple of weeks ago when he was supposed to call us live from the Anaheim show. Taking no chances for this week, we'll call Brian on his cell phone the week before NARBC Chicago and see what surprises abound! As usual Danny & Andy will keep you thoroughly entertained!

This show is for those who couldn't trek down to the National reptile Breeder's Expo in Daytona Beach Fl. Join me and Andy as we mull over not going to the "Big show" and I will fill you in on some interesting news tidbits as well as entertain you until you can't take it anymore. Join us live at 10pm Friday night!