CrocKast Podcast

We talk all about Colubrid Fest, including what we hope to get there, the different speakers and panels, and potentially doing some side herping in the Indianapolis area. We also talk about everything new with us, and potential future trips.

In this episode Jeff Beane of North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences about his role as the museum's herpetology collections manager, what roles museums play in research and conservation, and what threats face North Carolina's native reptiles and amphibians.

In the first episode of this new podcast series, Nate and Bryant lay out the groundworks, goals, and format of the podcast. We also talk about Colubrid Fest and get prepared for that. Hope y'all enjoy!

In this episode Dr. Steve Salisbury talks with me about extinct Australian crocodilian species, including the interesting extinct croc family of Mekosuchidae. He also talks about the role that osteoderms play in crocodilian spinal stability. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk with researcher and author Vladimir Dinets about his work researching crocodilian social behavior and some of his adventures across the globe. Enjoy.

In this episode Chad Keates (IG @chadkeates) talks about his work with snakes, lizards, and amphibians across Africa, specifically his genetic work as an evolutionary biologist. Enjoy!

In this episode Rachel Pikstein of Pikstein Labs comes on to talk all about Tegus! We talk about her work looking into the genetics of invasive tegu populations in Florida and in captivity, how frequently red tegus hybridize with black and white tegus, and we also talk about tegu intelligence. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk with Jack (@roadtripmonster) about his adventures herping all across Texas and in the greater Las Vegas area. We also talk about his personal collection, and his experience with getting bitten by a rattlesnake.

In this episode Dr. Mark O'shea talks about his adventures across the globe, especially in New Guinea, his work with the University of Wolverhampton, conservation, nature documentary production, books, and snake bite treatment. Enjoy!

In this episode I interview Dr. Hilevski about his research work with crocodilian farming (specifically with broad snouted caiman) and captive breeding for conservation with Orinoco Crocodiles. Enjoy!