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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 Rad-reptiles.com  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

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: 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 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 Rad-reptiles.com  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