Let's Talk Turtles

Episode 31! In this episode we welcome Brian Horne to the show! Brian is a Turtle Conservationist who has been working with in situ programs all over the globe. Get to know Brian with us and follow along as he shares his unique perspective of the perils of turtles and how we can contribute to in situ conservation.

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

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Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

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Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

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Episode 30! Tom and I catch up after a less than stellar February off. We talk electric fences and ex-situ conservation. Tune in!

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

Rad-reptiles.com 

Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

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Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

Episode 29! Tom and I welcome James Terelle of James Terelle Turtles. James keeps a lot of unique and interesting species including Twist-neck Turtles and Snail-eating Turtles. Chill out and listen as he tells us all about them.

Gopher Tortoise Plates: https://wildlandsconservation.org/gopher-tortoise-license-plate/

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

Rad-reptiles.com 

Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

Episode 28! Tom and I sit down, catch up and discuss the Endangered Species Act, species misrepresentation and of course, light bulbs! Download and listen to this one!

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

Rad-reptiles.com 

Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

Episode 27! Tom and I sat down with Damon Barnes and had a great conversation! We discussed Kinixys, cypress substrate, duck eggs and more! Tune in and check it out!

Damon Barnes

IG: @knobcreeknaturalist

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

Rad-reptiles.com 

Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

Episode 26! For those of you who keep turtles and tortoises, do you have a plan for them when you are gone? In this episode we talk to Shawn Fleming who has some experiences helping disseminate collections in an unfortunate event mentioned above. He shares his thoughts with us and we have a great conversation. Shawn is a great guy and I’m sure you will enjoy the chat!

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

Rad-reptiles.com 

Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

Episode 25! How do people and turtle ownership intertwine? PhD student Zoie McMillian is studying this very question and it’s far more complex and fascinating than that single question would lead you to believe. She is really interested in learning more about what turtle owners have in common and what likely drives turtle consumption for those in the U.S. Hang out with Tom and Ryan as they get into the weeds with Zoie in Part 1 of this interview!

Zoie McMillian

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

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Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

In Episode 24 we’re talking with Ryan Young of Molecular Reptiles. Ryan is mostly known for his work with pythons, but he’s always had an interest in reptiles of the shelled-kind. He’s been building his collection of cool species and most recently hatched some Spotted Turtles! Tune in and listen to an excellent conversation!

Ryan Young

http://www.molecularreptile.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/molecularreptile

IG: @molecularreptile

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

Rad-reptiles.com 

Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

In Episode 23 we’re celebrating Desert Tortoise Week! Luke Basulto has a lot of experience working with Desert Tortoises and the dangers that threaten their survival. He’s also one of the board members on the Desert Tortoise Council. This was a great episode and Luke shared a TON of information and knowledge that not many can. Listen up!

Luke BasultoDesert Tortoise Council: https://deserttortoise.org/

Saving Slowpoke: https://www.savingslowpoke.org/

IG: @luke_basulto

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

Rad-reptiles.com 

Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

In Episode 22 Tom and Ryan welcome Vanessa Costanzo! Vanessa is a herper of many talents as she is the Director of Marketing and Advertising at TTPG, the Administrative Director for USARK  and more all while running her own Pet Shop out in sunny Arizona. Please give it a listen and get to know Vanessa like Tom and I did!

Vanessa Costanzo:TTPG: https://www.ttpg.org/conferences.php

USARK: https://usark.org/memberships/

The Pet Shop: https://thepetshopaz.com/

IG: @vcostanzo6 

Ryan:

IG: @RAD_Reptiles82

YT: @Rad_reptiles

Rad-reptiles.com 

Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282