This week I am joined by Jay Sommers and we discuss the legacy of Bob Mailoux. Bob was a giant in the amphibian world and many of the species we work with today (including white's treefrogs) would never have risen to their current status in the hobby with out Bob's decades of hard work and passion. Jay and go on to discuss the history of the amphibian hobby back into the 70s and 80s and how some of the species kept back then have all but disappeared from the hobby.  We also talk about the challenges of large scale frog breeding,  the resurgence of fire bellied toads, and his new project, -The Reptile Talks.

 The Reptile Talks takes place MAY 17-19, 2024 in ANAHIEM, CA at The Hilton Anaheim —777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
for more info visit https://www.thereptiletalks.com/

The Event is a series of talks aimed at expanding the knowledge base of reptile and amphibian hobbyists with profits going to Support USARK. Speakers include:

Mandica (Amphibian Foundation)

Philippe de Vosjoli (Advanced Visions)

Armen Keuylian (HerpTime)

Jeff Galewood (JMG Reptiles)

Phil Lietz (Arids Only)

Bill Stegall (Phoenix Reptiles)

Jay Sommers (Sandfire Dragon Ranch)

Scott Stahl (DVM)

Mike Ready (Field Tech/Photographer)

Jordan Russell (California Breeders Union)

Mark Chen (TMK Aquarist)

James Badman (USARK Board)

John Adragna (SIM Container)

Phil Goss (USARK President)

Justin Munsterman (Legacy Herps)

Dayyan Saylany (Reptiliatus)

Chad Brown (Ship Your Reptiles)

James Lindros (Micro Geckos)

Socratis Christoforou (Ariellimax Arboreals)

This week's episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creations. For unique amphibian, reptile, and arachnid art, visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreations

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