Let's Talk Turtles

In Episode 21 Ryan and Tom catch up again! Tom talks about the TSA conference and Ryan discusses a big life decision, plus more!

Ryan:

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YT: @Rad_reptiles

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Tom

IG: @twoturtletom

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

Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

In Episode 20 Chad Brown of All Pro Shipping (Ship Your Reptiles) joins Tom and I as we discuss shipping chelonians and other transport talk. SYR was launched in 2009 and since has helped ship over half a million packages, on time and live arrivals! I, Ryan, have had an account and used SYR for nearly 10 years and will attest to the customer service and ease of use with SYR!

Instagram: @shipyourreptiles_official 

https://www.facebook.com/SYReptiles

https://shipyourreptiles.com/

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 19 Tom and Ryan catch up and discuss a few things. But we primarily focus on reptile veterinary care. Bot Tom and Ryan have had issues with their chelonian friends and share their thoughts with everyone that includes private vet care, zoo vet care and how to interact with your preferred veterinarian, or really any veterinarian! You will learn something from this one! Be sure to listen!

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 18 Tom and I are joined by Jordan Donini of Florida Southwest State College! We talk about a LOT of turtles in this one from Florida, Costa Rica and Ghana. We may have set a record for most species discussed! Hang with us as we do what we do best and talk turtles!

Instagram: @swfl_turtle_project

Herpeton Conference! https://www.fsw.edu/herpetonconference/

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 17 Tom and Ryan are joined by Zac Louhgman of West Liberty University! Zac has built an incredible Zoo Science program (among others) with a strong base in Herpetoculture. Join us as he talks about his upcoming challenge of establishing more chelonians into the program amongst other aspects of his work with herps! He is also a co-host for the popular podcast, Colubrid and Colubroid Radio!

West Liberty Zoo Science FB 

https://www.facebook.com/WLUZooSci 

Instagram: @dr_crawdad

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 16 Tom and Ryan are joined by Chris Manis from Dalton State College! Chris manages the Turtle Assurance Colony (TAC) at Dalton State which houses nearly 20 chelonian species with over 100 individuals. Download or stream to listen to him explain how he’s able to accomplish this while doing so much more as a professor! We had a great conversation and I’m sure you’ll enjoy listening!

Dalton State TAC Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/DSCTAC

Instagram: @christopher.manis1

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 15 hang out with Ryan and Tom as we catch up with our guest Matthew Hills! Matthew is a consistent, positive presence in any legitimate tortoise group and has a lot of great information to share. We talk about the FIVE different subspecies of Russian Tortoise (and a sixth that’s extinct(OR IS IT)), browse, outdoor diets and much more. 

So download and hang out with us and get to know Matthew!

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 14 hang out with Ryan and Tom as we catch up a little after a lot of traveling. We talk about an emerging turtle disease, natural pond amoebas and of course we talk about our love for this wonderful time of year where warmth returns to our lives and turtles can go outside! So catch up with us and listen up!

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 13 Tom and I welcome back Ralph Till. A lot has happened regarding Egyptian Tortoises and Ralph joins us to discuss that. We spend time focusing on the positive strides we can make in the community and getting ahead of the game. Please give us a listen and give us some feedback!

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 12 of Let’s Talk Turtles you are in for a treat as Tom and I catch up and have some great conversations about vacation coverage, the Egyptian Tortoise ESA listing, TMNT and more. Hang out with us and enjoy the conversation!

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