Melissa Amarello whom our audience may be familiar with from previous recorded interviews is back with us again of course we’re discussing social snakes but this time around she’s got a new project to boot! Advocates for Snake Preservation is her latest project encouraging education and outreach. Join us as we learn about rattlesnake families their behaviours and much more.

Ask the Vet 2 is where we invited some of our past guests and our new author to relay some of the most common ailments within herpetoculture. Join Dr. Waffa, Dr. Bruce Bogoslavsky, and Christina Miller for an open dialogue which examines not only
‘Can reptiles really drink through their butt?’
We also discuss metabolic bone disease, enrichment, and much more!

Axolotls and comic books might sound like an unusual match but when you’re the author/creator of one of todays most followed web comic The Black Mudpuppy, then not only is it a perfect match, it’s a perfect match made in, well Mictlan that would be Aztec for ‘hell’. That’s right what’s more exciting than a mountain dwelling retired journalist with a bowel disruptor? You guessed it, a neotenic salamander with razor wit and more! Join our panel with Ethan Kocak as we discuss glowing proteins, metamorphoses, and much more!

In this Silver Reptile Show Anniversary Edition of the National Reptile Breeders Expo in Daytona, Fl.  John sits down with our Executive Producer Chad Byrnes of Shamrock Reptiles and James Tintle of Tremendous Tricolors his usual co-host about what has changed over the years at what most consider the hottest show ticket of the year when it comes to herpetoculture. We get in-depth and behind the scenes somewhat on reptile shows and what they’re all about so sit back and enjoy.

08.14.14 is officially World Lizard Day which we’ve come to discover was originated by a mentor/colleague of ours.
Allen Salzberg whom many of us know as HerpDigest.org . I’ve looked up to Allen as a journalist and specifically as one who is constantly reporting on reptiles and herpetoculture as well as herpetology. No one else does this stuff. Anyway, Allen in honour of your wishes we  will proudly begin a tradition. Every year we will have a donation fund to a specific lizard conservation fund on World Lizard Day. Thanks to Allen Salzberg for starting this. Our guest tonight in celebration of World Lizard Day is none other than Mr. Class himself David of Davids Fine Geckos. David talks with us about leopard geckos and the ins and outs of morphs and much more.

Herpetological Societies have been around since herpetoculture’s earliest recorded history with the ASIH. In this episode we speak with some herp society board members about their thoughts on how herp societies have impacted herpetoculture over the years and what the future holds with the new advent of social media.

In this episode we speak with RC from Dancing Snake Nature Photography & Cody Conway of Wild Imaging about how to get those magazine quality reptile photographs.

Natural Disasters can happen at any time. We often forget until it’s too late that we should have a disaster or emergency plan in place. Our reptiles depend on us for their survival and for many keepers reptiles are part of the family. In this weeks episode we talk with a diverse panel who’ve experienced natural disasters both big and small while owning reptiles. Learn the tips and tricks to keep your reptiles safe.

The Frilled Warrior Project has been developed by Aquatic Oak owner Deloy Davison as he wanted to give back to the servicemen & women defending the freedoms of the United States. Deloy made the decision to combine his passion for reptiles with his incredible generous spirit. After a long journey, Aquatic Oaks developed what has come to be known as the
Frilled Warrior Project
One lucky person can win an entire Frilled Lizard set-up simply by making a small purchase. It gets better, the money you spend to get the bumper sticker and or shirt; almost 90% goes right to the Wounded Warrior Project which was designed to assist any and all veterans returning home. We ask our listeners and specifically our Tribe to please support this incredible cause. You might just win the entire prize package. Deloy also has committed to delivering the entire set-up to ANYWHERE in the Continental United States. Our Canadian listeners call also win. Details are in the video!

Do you like turtles?
“I like turtles.”
As do a lot of people evidently, we see it in the hundreds of memes regarding turtles & tortoises running about the social networks. We wanted to look into the chelonian ‘culture’ as it were. With the help of  the Turtle & Tortoise Preservation Group  & our incredible guest panel of Russ Gurley, James Badman, Michael Thathuvaswamy, Daniel Parker of Sunshine Serpents & others we examine the legislation regarding size, conservation, & even sustainable harvest of species for food.
No Chelonian broadcast would be complete without turtle & tortoise captive care.  So grab a cup of your favourite beverage and join  as we discuss the preservation of all Chelonians & specifically the Spider tortoises (Pyxis arachnoides) and Flat-tailed tortoises (Pyxis planicauda) to be listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). If you want just the audio version please visit our Audio Library.
We invite your support to the following open comment session running UNTIL September 08, 2014
Spider Tortoise Conservation Commentary to Fish & Wildlife Services
Flat Tailed Tortoise Conservation Commentary to Fish & Wildlife Services

Island Iguana
St. John island in the U.S. Virgin Islands gives rise to some new questions about the interaction between iguana species and human primates. Crystal Fortwrangler from Wider Angle Productions along with some of her production staff ( Renata Platenberg & Jessica Bellas) join James Tintle and John F Taylor regarding not only some of their discoveries but also some of their personal insights as well. What shall we do with the ever expanding population of iguanas on the island?
 
 

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Human encounters good or bad?

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Native opinions on Island Iguana? (1/3 of an acre with 100 Free Roaming Iguanas) Yes we’re    serious.


Wider Angle Productions is hoping to take their new film “It Ain’t Easy Being Green” on the Film Festival network this year. This helps to raise awareness and funds for future projects. Please contact us for any and all details on how you might be able to participate personally in the project. For the audio versions please see Reptile Livingroom 1.0 Audio.
 

This week the Reptile Livingroom 2.0! Live! crew sits down with Terry Heuring of Dixie Reptile Show. Terry is truly the epitome of what reptile shows and expos should be all about. Not only is Terry providing the Dixie Reptile Show
“EVERY MONTH”
To be fair to Terry he did say that may change slightly but he’s already been doing the reptile show circuit for eighteen years! In this incredibly candid interview Terry explains what you as a vendor can do increase your own sales, while at ANY show. He also speaks about being an attendee at a reptile show and what to expect. Quite honestly, this has to be the number one interview regarding anything with reptile shows and expos. If you aren’t able to watch the video version of the interview drop by our exclusive Audio library.

Women of Herpetoculture & Herpetology is an ongoing series of panel discussions based in the age old question of misogyny. Does it happen? What can be done if it does? All these questions and more are answered directly by our panelists. They also share their insights on where the industry may be headed when it comes to the female demographic.

Field Herping the United States takes a look into both sides of the field herping niche of herpetoculture & herpetology. Our guests this show are Chip Cochran of Loma Linda University & Rhett Stanberry of Florida.

Come & explore the world of artwork & reptiles with our guests Tell Hicks, Nadilyn Beato, and Shannon Hammer as they discuss their reptile artwork & much more. Riding a Black Rhino anyone?

Ask the Vet!
In this special broadcast of Reptile Livingroom 2.0 Live we sit down with an international panel of veterinarians . We discuss not only their drive to become veterinarians and much more, we also had our viewers ask questions during our live broadcast which were answered by our vets on the air!

Women in Herpetoculture Mothers Day Special
In this episode of Reptile Livingroom 2.0 Live! We kick off the new series of Women in Herpetoculture & Herpetology within our new format. What an incredibly successful interview this was for us. We learned an amazing amount from the ladies. We had such a wide array of guests from all backgrounds you just have to watch this interview with Denisse Abreu, Melissa Amarello, Melissa Coakley, & More!

Reptile Livingroom 2.0 Live Premiere
Cinematography & Herpetoculture with Ray Morgan of the Venom Interviews & Myke Clarkson of Gurney Productions
We kicked this premiere off with a bang to say the least. The guest line up of Ray Morgan & Myke Clarkson is no accident we wanted to get the inside information on battling against the current fear mongering media which is being produced by network television. Join us as we discuss the forefathers of using reptiles in mass media Ray Harryhausen & much more!

Welcome to the Launch of Reptile Livingroom 2.0 LIVE!
In this episode we speak with Brandon Fowler of Roaming Reptiles in Bakersfield California. Brandon has also authored several featured articles for Reptile Apartment as well.