The Pondcast: Recent Episodes
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The Pondcast was created to tackle topics related to reptile conservation and the reptile trade. Hosted by our own crew of “turtle nerds”, The Pondcast brings you its own brand of hilarity interspersed between the educational and informative discussions that are the centerpiece of each episode. In addition to audio-only versions available on your favorite podcast sites, The Pondcast is broadcast LIVE on YouTube and Facebook each month. You can watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/theturtleroom.
In this episode, our hosts are joined by National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author, Sy Montgomery, and her long-time partner, artist Matt Patterson, who is also a close friend of theTurtleRoom. You won't want to miss this amazing episode!
Cameron Lamb joins us in tonight's show to talk about his projects, including what he's doing with the TTPG and their Chelonian Propagation Program.
Join the Pondcast team for another great show, this time full of random ramblings all about turtles!
Anthony, EmmaLee and Steve discuss their recent experiences almost dying during field research and swimming with Whale Sharks!
Tom Arbour brings a wealth of diverse experiences to Episode 98 and we're super excited to have him join our team of hosts for what should be another great episode of The Pondcast.
Jeffrey Fobb joins the show to talk about a wide variety of efforts during his career with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Miranda McCleaf joins our hosts to talk about her day job, her art, her work with theTurtleRoom, and more!
Join us as John Weir (Pondcast Creator) reunites with Anthony for a special 10th Anniversary episode!
Tonight's special guest is Brian Kleinman from Riverside Reptile and Education Center. Brian is EmmaLee's boss, but she is his better half at work, being sure to keep him in line all the time.
Tonight's special guest is Dr. Tony Monahan, author of the highly anticipated "Turtle Lover's Guidebook." Tony has been traveling the entire country, tirelessly, in an effort to document every zoo with a worthwhile turtle collection.
Anthony forgot after work that he had a Pondcast that night. Kevin struggles with timeliness again. This episode will go down in history as the low point against which all other bad episodes will be measured.
The guys discuss the fact that the Egyptian Tortoise has been petitioned to be added to the federal Endangered Species Act and what the implications of this fact might be.
Join Anthony, Kevin, and Steve for another Pondcast! Well, maybe Kevin will be there. No promises.
This month, Daniel Parker joins The Pondcast to discuss one of the biggest issues of concern to private keepers and conservationists - potential legal changes in Florida and beyond.
This month, we are joined by Dr. Craig Stanford. Craig is Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at University of Southern California, studying both primates and chelonians.
Tonight, Anthony and Steve sit down with everyone's favorite reptile loving academic, Dr. Zac Loughman.
This month, your hosts discuss reptile hobbyists, legislation, and their impact on each other.
This month, your hosts talk about an exciting first for Anthony and theTurtleRoom, following more than a decade of patience.
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a zookeeper, keeping reptile species that are meaningful to the keeper, and an animal wellness rating system that Ryan uses to audit current setups and identify areas needing improvement.
Charlie is a great friend of theTurtleRoom and a well respected animal expert who made his name in the equestrian world. His passion is endangered species and education and he has a strong focus on turtles and tortoises. Using Charlie Moorcroft’s own private collection of critically endangered and protected species of animals, along with other related exhibits, the Moorcroft Conservation Foundation provides an intimate, hands … The Pondcast, Episode 78 Read More »
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our intrepid turtle heroes find themselves guestless (though none of us are actually in Seattle). Join us for a fun night of sharing stories, updates, and silliness as we begin the crescendo towards celebrating theTurtleRoom’s 10th anniversary!
A torch bearer for a younger generation, Jordan Donini is a turtle academic who is taking the world by storm. His work on reproductive biology in chelonians and tireless work in the field in South Florida make him a must follow on social media. The hosts sit down with him in this episode, to fawn over what a delight it must be to learn under … The Pondcast, Episode 76 Read More »
This month, we are joined by Tyler Brooks. Tyler is a husband, father of two daughters, founding member of the Kinixys Working Group and the owner/operator of a solid waste disposal facility. In addition to what is sure to be an enjoyable conversation centered around Tyler’s favorite genera, Kinixys and Manouria, you just might learn more about waste management then you ever thought you would!
The crew speaks with a hero in the conservation world, Dr. Dante Fenolio. Dr. Fenolio is an extremely accomplished underwater photographer, PhD and educator. He is also the author of “Life in the Dark,” and runs the Department of Conservation & Research for the San Antonio Zoo. We are thrilled to hear from someone who has had such amazing experiences and has done such incredible … The Pondcast, Episode 74 Read More »
In this exciting episode, your hosts are with a good friend of theirs, Ari Taub, an American film director and producer. The turtle related debates in this one get really lively, in a good way. Ari is perhaps best known for his movie, The Fallen, a 2004 war film about the perspectives of Italian, German, and American soldiers during World War II. His latest movie, … The Pondcast, Episode 73 Read More »
Kevin is a field biologist and naturalist who also breeds reptiles. He has herp experience on four continents and keeps some incredibly cool species.
Christine Light is an experienced scuba diver, with around 500 dives under her belt, one of which saved someone’s life! She has traveled to several points on the globe in her efforts with both wild and captive animals from whale sharks and mobula rays to rehabbing a Painted Terrapin at the Downtown Aquarium Denver where she was Assistant Curator to being one of the first … The Pondcast, Episode 72 Read More »
Tonight, Shannon joins the team as a special guest host to interview a college friend and very special guest, Dave Hudson, PhD. As a marine and aquatic biologist, researcher, and educator, Dr. Hudson aims to cultivate biological research, education, policy, and business interactions for marine and aquatic environments. To achieve that end, he works to empower people through collaborations with universities, non-profit organizations, and companies … The Pondcast, Episode 71 Read More »
Carl J. Franklin, the President of the non-profit research organization Texas Turtles, joins The Pondcast to talk about his myriad experiences in herpetology. Carl is one of the most interesting men in herpetology, having spent time under the stars in locations all across the Americas and southeast Asia. His adventures could fill several episodes of The Pondcast and include a run-in with the Venezuelan military, … The Pondcast, Episode 70 Read More »
In this episode, the guys are joined by award winning animal educator and digital content creator, Emma Lock. Her YouTube channel, Emzotic, currently has over 690,000 subscribers, comprised of animal lovers and pet keepers seeking a place to learn about exotic animals and pet care. Her ‘Creature Feature’ videos have been showcased by the BBC World Service and Blue Peter, as well as many digital … The Pondcast, Episode 69 Read More »
Viviana Ricardez is the Vice President of the non-profit research organization Texas Turtles. Viviana joins our hosts to talk about all the cool things Texas Turtles is doing to study turtles and her background going from “90s turtle nerd” to a leading expert on the turtles of Texas. The goal of Texas Turtles is to “fill a Texas-sized hole in our knowledge of Texas turtles … The Pondcast, Episode 68 Read More »
The Pondcast team speaks with Diva Green, DVM, a talented exotics veterinarian from Connecticut who has partnered with tTR on care of their animals. Dr. Green is the type of veterinarian you want caring for your animals and is someone young professionals can look up to and aspire to be. We’ll talk about the importance of working as a team with your vet and the … The Pondcast, Episode 67 Read More »
The boys sit down to talk with one of the best turtle people you’ve never heard of, Ken Sopher. Ken is a box turtle expert and a wealth of knowledge on many species. Tonight we pick his brain to gain as much insight into his observations as possible.
The Pondcast crew introduces a new series within The Pondcast called “Husbandry Talk”. Husbandry Talk shows will be focused specifically on the husbandry of a few select turtle and tortoise species. On today’s show, each host will talk about the husbandry of a species or group of species selected by the other hosts!
Photographer, videographer, naturalist, and reptile keeper Greg Brashear of Greg’s Turtle Haven joins The Pondcast team to talk Alligator Snapping Turtles and other reptiles from the Southeast United States. Like theTurtleRoom, Greg is passionate about educating others about turtles, tortoises, their conservation, and their husbandry. Greg is one of the rare cases, where a turtle advocate walks the line between field herper and keeper. Greg … The Pondcast, Episode 64 Read More »
The Pondcast’s hosts talk about what makes a podcast a “reptile podcast” and banter about their favorite non-turtle reptile species. All of our hosts are reptile lovers, so why does our podcast always take a turn toward turtles, primarily? And why do snake lovers get to rule the world as reptile podcasters when turtle and lizard people are considered niche groups within a niche group? … The Pondcast, Episode 63 Read More »
Daoist monk, Yun Rou, joins his friend Anthony and the rest of The Pondcast team to talk turtles, philosophy, writing, and anything else that comes to mind. His newest book – Turtle Planet: Conservation, Extinction, and What the Fate of Turtles May Say About the Future of Humanity and our World – released last week. Born Arthur Rosenfeld in America, Yun Rou (the name means … The Pondcast, Episode 60 Read More »
In this episode, Anthony, Kevin and new host Chris sit down for a chat with no guests. Believe it or not, this was not due to our overall lack of likability, but instead was a calculated decision to allow listeners a chance to get to know our hosts a bit better and to introduce exciting new monthly features. We are looking forward to bringing you … The Pondcast, Episode 62 Read More »
In this episode, Anthony, Kevin and new host Chris interview their fellow tTR volunteer, Zach Braswell. Zach, theTurtleRoom’s own Social Media Educator, joins the show to talk about his upcoming trip to Madagascar to assist the Turtle Survival Alliance at their TCC facility. Many of the animals housed at the TCC are from the extremely large confiscation many of us remember from a few years … The Pondcast, Episode 61 Read More »
Casey Leone, Field Project Manager of theTurtleRoom’s Terrapin Conservation Initiative, joins the show to discuss exciting new things happening with the project formerly known as Terrapin Nesting Project: Leeds Point.
Ty Park, proprietor of the upcoming IguanaLand joins to the show to talk about turtles, iguanas, and facility construction. Ty is a wealth of knowledge on lizard breeding and has considerable experience in keeping and breeding other reptiles as well. In this episode, he sits with Anthony, Kevin and Steve to discuss his current efforts to transform his property in Florida into a premier reptile … The Pondcast, Episode 58 Read More »
theTurtleRoom discusses the upcoming Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group (TTPG) conference with the nicest guy in turtle nerd circles, Michael Thathuvaswamy. Michael is a keeper of turtles and tortoises from the West Coast, who is always willing to help others. He dedicates his time to help the TTPG achieve their important goals around the preservation of chelonian species through captive breeding. The conference takes place … The Pondcast, Episode 57 Read More »
We’re getting Krazy for Kinixys with Jeremy Thompson! Jeremy is really turning heads with his Hingeback Tortoise focused work, and we are thrilled to have him on the show to discuss it. Be sure to check out his operation on FaceBook at facebook.com/kinixyscoop/ to learn more about his collection, his initiatives, and the genus that has completely captivated him to the point that he has … The Pondcast, Episode 56 Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: At some point, we made a mistake in the numbering sequence of episodes. The number that appears in text is the correct episode, not the one you hear during the show. In this video, the guys sit down with their friend Ralph Till, President of the Tampa Bay Turtle and Tortoise Society, to discuss how things are going. Ralph is one of the … The Pondcast, Episode 55 Read More »
It’s just Anthony and Steve in this one. They discuss what it’s like to move with a collection of animals under one’s care. They also talk about the “must haves” they’ve identified in their time keeping and breeding turtles.
Just the boys in this episode. Anthony, Steve and Kevin talk about the difficulties of moving with a large animal collection, as Anthony is recorded live from his turtle room that has been turned into a play room in effort to sell his house.
Randy Betz is our guest in this edition of everyone’s favorite reptile podcast. Randy runs Tort Stork, a newer business with the aim to provide healthy, captive bred tortoises to the public. There’s more to it than this, however. Randy prefers to sell and ship eggs, a practice that has attracted much attention, both negative and positive. His early success is worth consideration, however, and … The Pondcast, Episode 52 Read More »
In this episode of the Pondcast, Anthony and Steve sit down with James Hall, Senior Reptile Keeper at the Phoenix Zoo. James is a great guy and a keeper with lots of experience and a message for aspiring zookeepers about the reality of life in that role. We love James and are proud to give an opportunity to share his perspective.
This one is all about the viewers. As a tribute to you, we look back over 50 episodes and focus on viewer questions. We’ve been doing this for almost 6 years and in no way is that depressing 🙂
This exciting episode of the Pondcast brings a familiar guest back to the show. The man who never disappoints, Chris Leone, is with us as we discuss the TTPG Conference in Arizona and how he manages to do what he does as a breeder of endangered species.
Anthony and Steve are back after a one month absence to discuss somber news from the turtle world, in addition to sharing the most important news in the history of theTurtleRoom.
Anthony, Steve and Kevin discuss all things turtle with Michael, a 14-year-old turtle prodigy, destined to do big things for chelonians.
The guys sit down with a real turtle aficionado, and name you are sure to hear for decades to come, Grover Brown. Grover is a turtle expert and PhD Student at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is also on the Board of Directors for the American Turtle Observatory. We’re thrilled to get to know Grover better and to offer that opportunity to our viewers. … The Pondcast, Episode 46 Read More »
This month we sit down with Matt Patterson, the incredibly gifted artist behind some of the best nature illustrations and paintings you will ever see. Matt’s ability to capture the animals he paints is truly remarkable. He is a friend of tTR and we are thrilled to have him on the show. Be sure to check out and support his work.
Kevin sits down with Anthony Pierlioni, Chris Leone, Steve Enders and Christy Milbourne, the four people who either won or were runner up in the 2017 “Chelonia Personality of the Year” Award by the Reptile Report. Join the crew as they discuss just about anything, including their history together on chat forums like turtleforum.com, and their transition to and success with newer social media platforms.
Anthony, Steve and Kevin sit down for a chat with one of the most accomplished and experienced turtle minds in the world, Cris Hagen. Cris is the Director of Animal Management for the Turtle Survival Alliance. He has been around the world studying turtles and has been an important voice at the table in every important discussion regarding turtles over the past several decades. Watch … The Pondcast, Episode 43 Read More »
The guys talk with their friend Ashley Rademacher-Morgan. Ashley is the Animal Care and Education Coordinator for Zoo Med Laboratories, located in California. How cool is that!? We’ve gotten to know Ashley over the years through her partnership with several different turtle organizations, including ours. We know you will love her as much as we do and we hope you enjoy this glimpse into Zoo … The Pondcast, Episode 42 Read More »
Anthony, Steve and Kevin sit down with Russ Burke, Professor of Biology at Hofstra University. Professor Burke is working on a multitude of exciting chelonian-related topics and we are proud to add him to the list of important guests we have had on the Pondcast!
Join Anthony, Steve, Kevin, and Shannon, as they sit down to converse with one of the world’s most iconic reptile figures. Watch as they talk about the way it was in decades past, as well as interesting stories from the field. You don’t have to dress up like Anthony to join in the interesting conversation the first Monday of every month, here on the Pondcast!
Anthony, Steve, and our friend and partner, Kevin Minto, get together for a chat about some of what has been going on for theTurtleRoom in terms of video production and in situ conservation efforts.
Anthony and Steve sit down with their partner, Chris Leone, of Garden State Tortoise, in the middle of the breeding season, to discuss highlights from another incredible year with chelonians.
Anthony and Steve touch base with their friend Jordan Gray to discuss the TSA and all things turtle. Jordan is one of the more engaging educators and speakers around. His knowledge and strategies for really reaching his audience are incredible. We are lucky to have him as an ambassador for turtles, and as always, we are lucky to be able to collaborate with him.
Anthony, Steve and Kevin come together to chat with Jack Berlin, the CEO of Accusoft, a Tampa-based technology company. After visiting Jack at his office, Anthony thought he would make a great guest on the show. Jack is working hard to bring a naturalistic Diamondback Terrapin display and sanctuary to Upper Tampa Bay Park. Jack is a Diamondback lover who will stop at nothing until … The Pondcast, Episode 36 Read More »
Anthony and Steve sit down with everyone’s favorite turtle and tortoise personality, Chris Leone, to discuss all things chelonian. No question is off limits.
In this episode, Anthony introduces his better half to Pondcast viewers, in a no-holds-barred account of their life together and with turtles.
Anthony is live from the tortoise room of our friend Ralph Till, of the Tampa Bay Turtle and Tortoise Society. Ralph specializes in Egyptian Tortoises. The sharing of his methods and expertise has helped to better inform others on best practices that may work for them. Ralph is always quick to add that “this is what has worked” for him, and that it “only represents … The Pondcast, Episode 33 Read More »
Anthony and Steve get together with Eric Muncher of the North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group (NAFTRG). Eric is a wealth of knowledge, especially with all things related to field work.
Anthony, Amanda and Steve get together to host a guest free episode where we review 2016 turtle related stuff.
Anthony, Amanda and Steve sit down with James Liu or the Turtle Conservancy. James is a veterinarian who dedicates all of his time to turtles. Together we talk about turtles, the Turtle Conservancy, and whatever else pops up.
Steve and Anthony talk about the recent confiscation of 800+ Platysternon and bring reptiles to politics, nominating several species for important positions.
Anthony, Amanda and Steve discuss the reports of a recent a troubling and unprecedented confiscation in Madagascar.
Anthony, Amanda and Steve tackle all sorts of topics in this episode, including the late Steve Irwin, Lion Fish, and Anthony’s new book. The main focus of the show is discussion around a new trend in turtle values, which reflect and drive a growing demand in particular species.
Anthony and Steve have a conversation with Amanda and their guest Jordan Gray, as they cruise the road in Georgia looking for Diamondback Terrapins in need of protection. Jordan is a turtle expert who specializes in Diamondbacks, as well as education and outreach.
theTurtleRoom brings you the The Pondcast, Episode 25: Hands On? Hands Off?. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 26 is scheduled for Monday, June 6th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using this … The Pondcast, Episode 25 Read More »
theTurtleRoom brings you the The Pondcast, Episode 24: Introducing Amanda. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 25 is scheduled for Monday, May 2nd at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using this link or … The Pondcast, Episode 24 Read More »
theTurtleRoom brings you the The Pondcast, Episode 23: Rummaging Through the Library. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 24 is scheduled for Monday, April 4th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using this … The Pondcast, Episode 23 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 22: Injurious Wildlife. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 22 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 7th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using … The Pondcast, Episode 22 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 21: Hanging Ten. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 21 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, February 1st at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using … The Pondcast, Episode 21 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 20: Under the Weather. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 21 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, January 4th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter … The Pondcast, Episode 20 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 19: Summer Trip Recaps. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 20 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, December 7th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter … The Pondcast, Episode 19 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 18: Obligations to the Hobby. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 19 is scheduled for Monday, July 6th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter … The Pondcast, Episode 18 Read More »
Anthony man-crushes on our staff member, Ben. John and Anthony also highlight this TED talk from Jon Mooallem, a new blog from Anthony, and spent some time talking about everyone's favorite, tiny, elusive turtle.
Most of the discussion from your hosts, John and Anthony, centered on a controversial topic -- "If you had to pick one species to go extinct to help save other species, which species would you pick?" This topic of discussion was inspired by this article on the Devil's Hole Pupfish.
Kévin Labille joined Anthony and Steve to talk about African Chelonian Institute, which launches their first website on Monday, March 9th. Please go visit the page and sign up for their newsletter! We're excited to partner with them in the development of their new site! Kévin also challenged Anthony to identify the species in their logo - watch to see how Anthony fared, find out what species it is, and how to identify it!
Anthony and Steve also talked extensively about the development of our new logo and new website, as well as which species we used as a basis for the silhouettes in our new logo.
A very special guest, good friend Chris Leone, joins John and Anthony for this episode. We talked about keeping turtles and tortoises in colder climates successfully, as well as the Western Hermann's Tortoise Studbook, and many other related topics. Please visit his websites, Garden State Tortoise and Hermanni Haven to learn more about Chris, Garden State Tortoise, and Hermann's Tortoises.
Also, check out this video from when Steve and Anthony visited Chris and his animals last June.
Andrew Hermes of Arizona Tortoise Compound joins John and Anthony to talk about how he successfully built a business focused on raising tortoises.
Guest Kévin Labille joins John and Anthony to talk about the Chelonians of Africa. Topics include: Pelusios seychellensis never existed; Cyclanorbis elegans (Nubian Flapshell Turtle) is nearly extinct, but almost noone seems to notice; Pelomedusa being split into 10 species from 1; Lack of interest in African freshwater turtles by American keepers; and the work now being done by Tomas Diagne and the African Chelonian Institute (ACI). Stay tuned for increased collaboration between the ACI and tTR.
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 11: Prehistoric Connection. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, in an educational manner, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, … The Pondcast, Episode 11 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 10: #GoGrey. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, in an educational manner, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and … The Pondcast, Episode 10 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 9 – The Pondcast Goes Live! This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, in an educational manner, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive … The Pondcast, Episode 9 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 8 – Studbooks and SSPs. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and other … The Pondcast, Episode 8 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 7 – Conservation Daydreaming. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and other topics … The Pondcast, Episode 7 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 6 – Morals/Ethics. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and other topics will … The Pondcast, Episode 6 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 5 – Southeast Asia. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and other topics … The Pondcast, Episode 5 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 4 – What Might the Future Hold? This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, … The Pondcast, Episode 4 Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 3 – Influencing Captive Behavior in Herps. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, … The Pondcast, Episode 3 Read More »
Anthony and John bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 2: Our Projects. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and other topics will … The Pondcast, Episode 2 Read More »
Anthony and John bring you the first episode of The Pondcast. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and other topics will be discussed. … The Pondcast, Episode 1 Read More »