
A podcast for the uninformed and informed on how to keep snakes and reptiles alive, based on the practices of experts.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 146 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Lucas Lee is a wildlife biologist, reptile breeder, and founder of Centralian Exotics. With a master's degree in Biology, Zoo Science & Applied Conservation from West Liberty University and professional experience as a wildlife biologist, Lucas combi... more
Dr. Warren Booth is a world-renowned evolutionary geneticist, university professor, and dedicated reptile advocate with decades of experience studying the science of herpetoculture. Widely known for his groundbreaking discovery of facultative parthen... more
Paul Lucas, better known as The Retic Keeper, is a longtime mainland reticulated python keeper, breeder, and educator with decades of experience working with one of the world's largest snake species. Known for his practical husbandry insights and dee... more
Dr. Emily Taylor is a professor of biological sciences at Cal Poly, director of the Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Lab (PERL), and founder of the community science initiative Project RattleCam. An award-winning herpetologist, author, and science c... more
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Love it to long though and I have a pet snake 🐍. PS my favorite is the black mamba what’s yours?
$AKES RULES AND I AM GOING TO GET A ONE PROBABLY (~_~)
Great show with in depth and thoughtful conversations. I learn something every time.
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The show consistently centers on practical reptile care, husbandry, and the ethics of keeping and breeding snakes and other reptiles, with a strong emphasis on education and community. Episodes thread together technical how-tos (enclosure design, biosecurity, lighting, feeding, and disease management) with broader discussions about industry dynamics, mentorship, sponsorships, and responsible content creation. A standout aspect is the willingness to tackle controversial topics and field-trial techniques, all while prioritizing animal welfare and knowledge-sharing over sensationalism. This makes it a valuable listen for hobbyists, small breeders, zookeepers, and educators seeking grounded, experience-driven insights from practitioners who liv... more
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Recent guests on The Expert and The Idiot include:
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2. Dr. Emily Taylor
3. Jeff Ronne
4. Dr. Zac Loughman
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