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The Return of the Herp Report with Jason White of Daily Reptile News and John F Taylor of the Reptile Apartment Group your weekly irreverent look at the reptile news where we discuss the major topics of the week in a NSFW fashion. Come join the fun! The post The Return of The Herp Report with Jason White appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

In this episode of Interview with an Expert we talk with Dr. William K. Hayes about not only his career and how he got started in reptiles but we go in depth on the topic of rattlesnakes which as you all know is one of my favorite species snakes. We talk about envenoming and the mechanics … Continue reading Dr. William K. Hayes of Loma Linda University talks Rattlesnakes → The post Dr. William K. Hayes of Loma Linda University talks Rattlesnakes appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

In this episode of The Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology Kristen Wiley of Kentucky Reptile Zoo talk with us about being a woman in the field of herpetology and some of the encounters she has had. She also gives some insight to ladies who are interested in getting into the field as well. The post Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Kristen Wiley appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

In this edition of the Reptile Round Table we speak with Aaron Florian of iHerp and Chris Law of Crocodopolis talk with us exclusively about the impending legislation regarding the ownership of exotic animals in Ohio. The post Reptile Round Table: Ohio Exotic Animal Legislation appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Kevin Oskow of Big Reptile Network comes into the Reptile Living Room to talk about how he developed Big Reptile Network and what they are all about and more. The post Big Reptile Network appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Sara Viernum of the Wandering Herpetologist talks about her experiences working in the field of herpetology. She shares with us about field herping and what if any role misogyny played in her career choice. Side Note: Sara is actually not going East as stated, plans changed. The post Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Sara Viernum appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Rattlesnake Roundups in Sweetwater, Texas have been slaughtering thousands of pounds of rattlesnakes for many years. Think about that, thousands of pounds, average rattler weight, how many snakes is that? They are being brutally slaughtered for the entertainment, of humans? If this were any other species of animal the world would be up in arms! … Continue reading Rattlesnake Roundup Sweetwater, Texas → The post Rattlesnake Roundup Sweetwater, Texas appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Julie Bergman of Gecko Ranch talks with us about her experiences as a woman within the herpetoculture community. The post Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Julie Bergman appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Emmanuel Van Heygen talks with us just one day after the accusations of reptile smuggling were published in Sri Lankan media to clarify what had actually taken place while he and his colleagues were on their conservation expedition in Sri Lanka. We are happy to report that Emmanuel and his crew are on their way … Continue reading Emmanuel Van Heygen: The Exo Terra Expedition → The post Emmanuel Van Heygen: The Exo Terra Expedition appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Melissa Amarello of Arizona State University talks with us about rattlesnakes their apparent social behaviors which she is currently studying the field. She also shares with us her view points on science in the public eye not to mention her thoughts on rattlesnake round ups. You can find Melissa at the following websites. Social Snakes … Continue reading Melissa Amarello: Rattlesnake Social Behavior → The post Melissa Amarello: Rattlesnake Social Behavior appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Marcia McGuiness talks about growing up enjoying reptiles & the about her personal experiences as a woman coming into a primarily male dominated community known as the herpetoculture. You can of course find Marcia and all her scaly friends at Golden Gate Geckos. The post Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Marcia McGuiness appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Melissa Coakley of Snake Hunting Chick kicks off a new series for us with this interview. Now, before you get to thinking this is a feature similar to articles or talks you may have seen before let me enlighten you now. This is a series that began when a colleague took a comment made by … Continue reading Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Melissa Coakley → The post Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology: Melissa Coakley appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Ned Bruha sits down in the Reptile Living Room to talk about rattlesnake round-ups and tells us how we can take action against these barbaric acts that are occurring today. He also tells us the truth about the portrayal of reptiles in the media. Grab a beverage and prepare to get your Neducation folks! The post Ned Bruha The Skunk Whisperer appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

In this episode Shawn Heflick talks with us exclusively about the Python Ban and gives us the the bare bones reality of it just like he did in his first interview which you can catch here. For those of who watch reptile shows on television you should be aware of Shawn Heflick and the show on NatGeo … Continue reading Shawn Heflick of Python Hunters on the Python Ban → The post Shawn Heflick of Python Hunters on the Python Ban appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Sara Viernum was kind enough to talk with us about what it takes to be a herpetologist and shares some of her adventures with us in this exclusive interview! Make sure to check out her site as well by clicking on her banner.    The post Sara Viernum: The Wandering Herpetologist appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

In this inaugural episode of what will be many of the Reptile Round Table I sit down with a broad participatory audience of keepers, herpers, and breeders to ascertain what steps to take next to prevent further action against our community. Please welcome Chris Law of Crocodopilis, Melissa Coakley of Snakehuntingchick.com, Marcia McGuiness of Golden Gate … Continue reading Python Ban: A Reptile Roundtable → The post Python Ban: A Reptile Roundtable appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Ray Autry takes us by the hand and introduces us to the true horrors of Rattlesnake Round-ups as we take a long staring look at the truth. This is a barbaric act that you will now hear  of in an interview that’s not looking to demonize anyone but simply explain the truth and reality of … Continue reading Rise Against Rattlesnake Round-Ups → The post Rise Against Rattlesnake Round-Ups appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Charles Schurman of Tundra Dragons talks with us about what it takes to breed majestic dragons & much more in this incredible glance into the caves of a true Dragon breeder! The post Charles Schurman of Tundra Dragons appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Tom Houslay is a studying for a PhD at the University of Stirling, Scotland. Now while it’s interesting enough that he is a native to my ancestors homeland; what really got me was his chosen field of study. Sexual selection who wouldn’t be interested in that? Well this is usually about the time that Tom … Continue reading Let’s talk about sex…Cricket sex that is. → The post Let’s talk about sex…Cricket sex that is. appeared first on Reptile Living Room.

Chris Law formerly of Crocodoplis is a voice of reason within the din of the crowd of people agains the recent calls for legislation of the reptile industry as a whole. Recently Chris heard some things that really got him fired up and we took it upon ourselves to invite him back to talk to us … Continue reading Reptiles & Responsibility: Chris Law of Crocodopolis → The post Reptiles & Responsibility: Chris Law of Crocodopolis appeared first on Reptile Living Room.