From The Ground Up Podcast - The Story Of Starting My Reptile Business(reptile Business Podcast)

Emily & Ed Roberts from Snake Discovery join us to talk about their journey! Snake Discovery presents fun and educational reptile programs in the Minnesota/Wisconsin area to schools, birthday parties, scouts, libraries and more! In order to supplement their educational programs, they started a YouTube channel. Fast forward a few years and the Snake Discovery channel has over 1.1 million subscribers! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

I traveled to Noxen, PA for their annual Rattlesnake Roundup. This is an education-focused no kill event. I spent the morning beating ferns with snake tongs looking for the infamous timber rattlesnake (C. horridus) and spent the afternoon at the event! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Ryan Cox is a reptile keeper from Kentucky. He stayed with us for the weekend for NE Carpetfest! We talk all about the weekend.... ;) SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

TC talks about becoming a zoo keeper, collecting elephant sperm, keeping/breeding blue tongue skinks, and antaresia. TC holds a Bachelors in Zoology/Wildlife Mgmt./Philosophy, a Masters in Divinity, and a Doctorate in Ministry. He has kept reptiles in captivity since the late 80's. As an undergrad he served as a venomous lab assistant and live venomous display manager at a major university, and later worked as a professional AZA zookeeper in a prestigious zoo. TC also has a few international publications in herpetoculture. TC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyaNLKT4ySg50Qc6tSzVLLg Reptile Mountain on FB: https://www.facebook.com/reptilemountain/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://am

Vanan is a Canadian snake breeder who focuses on Kingsnakes. We talk a bunch about how he got started, the Canadian snake community, importing, and much much more! Vanan's Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianOphidiophile/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLA_8msYjlmnKRfAI0INnQ https://www.instagram.com/canadianophidiophile/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Steven Tillis is a keeper, breeder, PhD student, and employee of Eugene Bessette at Ophiological Services. We talk to Steven about how he got started, reptile record keeping, Nido, and traveling to West Africa! Nido Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2032809873461515/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Valerie & Scott have an awesome collection of geckos. We talk a lot of keeping and breeding information on neon day geckos (P. klemmeri), electric blue day geckos, golden geckos, Sarasin's giant geckos (C. sarasinorum), crested geckos, and gargoyle geckos! Check out what Valerie and Scott are up to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwX0Sw026Iy45ebI9fP8jKw https://www.instagram.com/chefval845/ https://www.instagram.com/nyherp_revolution/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

***HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR INDIGO SNAKE CONSERVATION - Shirts Available @ PortCityPythons.com *** We talk a lot of business in this episode. What is the future of our breeding, business, and social media? Wee will answerr all of that and more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

***HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR INDIGO SNAKE CONSERVATION - Shirts Available @ PortCityPythons.com *** Amanda Hipps is a biologist that has been researching gopher tortoises and the bugs that live off their waste. We talk about her trip to Madagascar and a tremendous amount about gopher tortoises! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Melissa Amarello & Jeff Smith are co-founders of ASP. Advocates for Snake Preservation, ASP, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the way people view and treat snakes. In 2017, they received the Jarchow Conservation Award for commitment and creativity in studying snake behaviors and tireless and continuous efforts to use scientific knowledge to advocate for snake conservation through outreach and social activism. Melissa received her B.S. in wildlife, watershed, and rangeland resources at the University of Arizona and her M.S. in biology at Arizona State University, where she studied rattlesnake social behavior. Jeff earned his B.A. in Biology and Spanish from Rice University and an M.S. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat

***HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR INDIGO SNAKE CONSERVATION - Shirts Available @ PortCityPythons.com *** Austin Warrick is a snake breeder who specializes in Apodora papuana (Papuan Python) and Morelia bredli (Centralian Python). Austin is a great friend and this is his second time joining us on the podcast! We talk plenty of python keeping and breeding but also delve into bee keeping and African soft fur rats. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

*** HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR INDIGO SNAKE CONSERVATION - Shirts Available @ PortCityPythons.com *** Shawn gray is the founder HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Shows. We talk about what it takes to start and run a reptile show, vendor standards, marketing, and maybe even some Bourbon street prostitutes... SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

**FUNDRAISER LINK** https://bit.ly/2JQiMu1 Michelle Hoffman is Director of Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC), a cutting edge conservation facility built by The Orianne Society, specifically for the propagation of the Eastern Indigo Snake. We talk all things indigo and their conservation! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Graham Battison is owner of North West Constrictors UK and Curator of Hot Springs National Park Reptile Garden. In the private sector, Graham works with blood and short-tailed pythons. We talk about keeping and breeding bloods/short-tailed pythons. We also talk about the opening of Hot Springs National Park Reptile Garden. What animals does Graham want to work with there and moving to the states for his position. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Wildlife Biologist Mike Lloret tracks and records American crocodiles at a Florida power plant. We go very deep on American Crocs and how an unlikely source, a power plant, provides refuge to these amazing animals. We talk plenty of Florida wildlife and invasive species. Mike also keeps cyclura, sailfin dragons, turtles and tortoises! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Tony Pantaleo is a professional falconer and owner of Cen Cal Exotics. Tony uses his Harris Hawks to remove nuisance wildlife from farms and urban environments. He also flies his birds for hunting purposes. We talk about how to get started in falconry and the dedication it takes to care for birds of prey! Tony also breeds ball pythons and reticulated pythons. Check out Tony's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cencalxotics/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

This week we are celebrating Mardi Gras with the guys from Reptile N Chill. Reptile N Chill is UK based podcast hosted by Dan Hoss, Mike Phelps, and Danny Wells. We talk about how they met, the podcast, what they keep, and much more! We get real "loosey goosey" in this one. RNC Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/reptilenchill/ Reptile N Chill Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6XHG2Ijwb8L3llYJfjERJa SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Nathan Sweeting is Founder/Director of Smooth Waters Wildlife Park. Founded in 2012, Smooth Waters Entertainment specializes in Crocodilian Behavior, Training & program development to promote conservation and public education. In 2016, SWE established Smooth Waters Wildlife Park. SWWP focuses on the company's conservation goals and is home to a collection of endangered and critically endangered species. https://www.smoothwaterswildlife.com/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Max Hicks is a reptile keeper, breeder, YouTuber, Rattlesnake relocator and much more! We talk all of the above, plus going vegan and his plans for the future. Max's YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvYFh_SN_wM27bh529XcCA/featured Max's Morphs: https://www.facebook.com/MaxsMorphs/ Max Productions: https://www.facebook.com/MAXProductionsTX/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com

Greg Strait is a wildlife technician that travels the world looking for herps in his spare time. We talk about field herping in the U.S. and abroad(Central America, Borneo, Madagascar, etc), preserving specimens, captive keeping, and much more! Greg's flickr: https://www.flickr.com/people/138405920@N04/ Orionherpadventure.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/portcitypythons MERCH: https://portcitypythons.com/collections/shirts CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST: https://soundcloud.com/joe-phelan-194475994 Some of my favorite reptile supplies! HerpStat Thermostat: http://amzn.to/2qjG9SI Sani Chip: http://amzn.to/2ETfrUt Maxima Vet Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2CRqTiJ ReptiChip: http://amzn.to/2CSIYwL What Camera do I use? : http://amzn.to/2CRCmi8 Instagram @portcitypythons Twitter @portcitypythons http://www.Portcitypythons.com Theportcitypythons@gmail.com