In this episode we chat about all things MONSTER! Gila Monsters that is!

We're joined by Gila expert John Brueggen to discuss keeping, breeding, and loving our favorite venomous lizard!

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Back from his recent trip to Spain, Nipper tells us all about galavanting across the Spanish landscape in search of European Vipers!

De Madrid al Cielo! - "From Madrid to Heaven!"

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In this episode we chat about Vipera aspis, southern Europe's most prevalent viper. With special guest, Herper/photographer Daniel Phillips and his personal experience with the "zig-zag" viper!

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Pine Barrens, Aegean cliffs, and Philly Cheese Steaks, In this episode we cover it all! Back in the Saddle again, Nipper and Phil have a catch-up after a long summer break of travels.

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In this Episode we speak with German arachnid enthusiast Hannes Driemer about all avenues of European Scorpions!

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In this episode we chat with Namibian Herpetologist Francois Theart about Zebra cobra venom, herping for dwarf adders and much, much more!

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In this episode we speak with PhD candidate in Bio Diversity Management from the University of Kent, Shaleen Attre about Indian snakebites and its effects on society!

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Fresh for 2025! In this episode we chat with Herpetologist Eric Wachtel about field herping, his research, and everything else venomous!

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590171024000146

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12024-023-00776-2

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In this Episode we collaborate with Scott and Tie from Nature 4 You! This is a cross over episode that will also be airing on Cold Blooded Contributions. In this episode we chat about our year, where we herped, what we saw and what we want to see. We talk about the species that alludes us and Phil gives us insight on how he met Nipper. There's a lot of laughs in this episode as four good mates catch up about the year they had in 2024.

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In this episode we speak with Swedish author and herper Rickard Ljunggren! Rickard has written several books about venomous snakes in Swedish and is currently translating his books into English. His recent title, "White-lipped pit viper: Trimeresurus albolabris" is available in English. We've included a link to it, as well as his other works below.

Rickard Ljunggren Instagram - @rickard_ljunggren_ormar

Rickard's Books - https://bookshop.org/p/books/white-lipped-pit-viper-trimeresurus-albolabris-rickard-ljunggren/21647489?ean=9789180576024

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