232: Abandoned Pet Reptiles: A Hidden Crisis and How to Fix It

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts126/v4/e6/4f/72/e64f72e5-e144-6896-02b6-c2e7a4544f11/mza_4752769619098961818.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Animals at Home Network

AAHN

402 episodes

21 hours ago

Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community together to discuss reptile husbandry, scientific research, breeding, wildlife conservation, and more!

Nature

Science

RSS

All content for Animals at Home Network is the property of AAHN and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Nature

Science

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/38385488/38385488-1751480343812-61b6b618cd229.jpg

232: Abandoned Pet Reptiles: A Hidden Crisis and How to Fix It | Jordan Lyndon - AAH

Animals at Home Network

1 hour 2 minutes 19 seconds

3 months ago

232: Abandoned Pet Reptiles: A Hidden Crisis and How to Fix It | Jordan Lyndon - AAH

Jordan Lindon of Midland Reptile Rescue in Birmingham, UK discusses his experience in running his reptile rescue, the finances involved, the importance of a strong community, and the operations day-to-day. This episode is a great one to tune into if you are someone with aspirations to run a reptile rescue; this truly goes over Jordan’s experience and viewpoints in the function of a reptile rescue in the community. Jordan also talks about mistakes to avoid, legislation viewpoints, species he sees frequently surrendered, and his set-up from taking in surrenders to adopting out. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/232-midlands-reptile-rescue/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Midland Reptile Rescue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birminghamreptilerescue/Midland Reptile Rescue TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midlandsreptilerescueMidland Reptile Rescue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandsreptilerescue/Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/midlandsreptilerescue/

WE DISCUSS:

00:00 Introducing Jordan Lindon - Midland Reptile Rescue

2:38 Coming Up: Zoo Med ReptiTemp Dimming Thermometer

3:10 Coming Up: The Bio Dude Bioactive Substrates + Dietary Supplements

3:45 Welcome Jordan + Motivations To Start a Reptile Rescue and Expenses

8:27 Demand For The Reptile Rescue + Looking For Homes

12:25 Home Set-Up of The Rescue + Finances

15:24 The Wrong Side Of Rescues + Legislation

17:35 Memorable Surrenders

19:38 Legislation in Banning Reptiles + Large Snakes

21:26 How Many Species Does Jordan Have Now + First Aid in Reptiles

23:21 How Do Animals Get Adopted Out?

24:31 Zoo Med ReptiTemp Dimming Thermometer

26:02 Rescues Being a Safety Net

29:42 Tips in Starting a Reptile Rescue

32:08 Care Resources + Strange Species

34:28 The Bio Dude Bioactive Substrates + Dietary Supplements

35:28 Jordan’s Personal Animals

37:45 Transitioning Homes For Reptiles

40:44 Jordan’s Feelings On Pet Shops, Breeders, and Expos

46:24 Abandoned Reptiles Experiences

48:06 Commonly Surrendered Species

49:24 Plans For Youtube Channel/Social Media + Profits

53:16 Goals in Rescuing + Education Services

54:47 Major Mistakes to Avoid + Quarantining

57:18 The Importance of Rescues

59:19 Closing Thoughts