Get ready for a fun-filled episode as we share some hilarious turtle facts and stories. From quirky behaviors to silly antics, we'll have you laughing out loud while learning more about these fascinating creatures. (00:00) Start (00:28) Anthony reads the intro in a British accent (1:21) Intro (2:10) Talking about the podcast, Anthony's podcast and podcasting (4:43) Building a community in podcasting and passing the torch (5:50) Turtle nerds going around Florida (6:48) General chat about life and (8:09) European Turtle Alliance & Meeting Garden State Tortoise (9:33) Anthony's friendship with Chris and Casey Leone (11:31) Anthony is starting a YouTube channel JustTurtles/theTurtleRoom and general chat (13:24) Talking about tattoos (13:38) Anthony's opinion on the podcast (14:18) Talking about being in animal rescue and Anthony's career being a vet and the reality of both (15:10) Talking about the importance of helping educate people about reptiles and animals (18:55) Talking nonsense and Alex is tired (surprise, surprise!) (26:23) Don't take yourself too seriously in life and have fun (27:27) You don't have to have a degree to make a difference in this world (27:58) Books that Anthony has written (29:16) Alex talks about softshells...Again (30:58) Talking about wild animals and their behaviours (37:37) Talking about life and having a laugh (40:04) Anthony talking about his work in turtle conservation/preservation (42:08) How can people help native turtles and wildlife in their area? (43:22) Do you need a degree to get into species conservation? (44:53) How did you reach out to your current network of species conservationists? (49:00) How do help local reptile zoos, educational centres and non-profits around you? (50:37) Why tortoises and turtles? (55:25) Tell us about your most recent achievement/breeding turtles (1:03:50) Anthony's history with breeding bearded dragons (1:05:06) Planning Alex's trip to the USA (1:05:44) Intro to talking about Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons and Turtle Guardians (1:06:20) Talking about Turtle Guardians (1:10:44) Talking about Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons (1:15:30) Being a non-profit vs doing field work vs hatching (1:20:00) Talking about embarrassing moments on live television (1:21:35) Talking about Anthony's book that he wrote with his wife, about living with your other half who's also obsessed with turtles (1:23:26) Talking about being a vet tech and how it affects mental health (1:24:45) Offering emotional support to those who need it (1:25:15) Building a community and helping each other (1:27:27) What is your favourite species to work with? (1:30:15) Talking about Europe and how easy it is to go to other European countries and Alex wanting a Vietnamese Black Breasted Leaf Turtle (1:33:05) Alex talking about the turtles she's personally owned/fostered (1:33:50) Keeping tortoises and turtles & tips (1:41:33) Talking about theTurtleRoom Pondcast (1:41:56) Understanding limitations with keeping animals (1:47:48) Where to find Anthony on social media (1:49:43) Closing (1:50:32) End