How To Start A Wildlife Education Company

In this episode of the Animals To The Max Podcast, I sit-down with my friend Colin Langenderfer, owner of Crosstown Exotics based in Chicago. Colin started Crosstown exotics, a wildlife education company, 10 years ago. He gives advice to anyone interested in starting their own company. We also go into the pros and cons of working with animals and embarrassing stories from the road. You don’t want to miss it!

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Crocodile Talk!

In this episode, I sit-down with the co-founder of the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC), Dr. Marisa Tellez. Based in Belize, Marisa founded the CRC to help change the perception of crocodiles in Belize and help conserve them. Marisa talks about the two species of crocodile found in Belize, the American and Morelet’s Crocodile. She talks about her conservation work, close calls, crocodile cannibalism, and why we all need to learn to LOVE crocodiles!

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Rattlesnakes with Alex The Critter Catcher!

What do you do if you find a rattlesnake in your yard??? In this episode, I interview Alex the Critter Catcher! Alex specializes in removing rattlesnakes and other exotic animals in California. You’ll learn all about rattlesnakes in this episode and also learn why they are so incredibly important for the ecosystem! Other topics include what to do if you are accidentally bit by a rattlesnake…SPOILER ALERT: You are more likely to be killed by a cow!

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Moving My 500 lb. Alligator!

In this special edition episode, I sit down with my friends, Tyler and Robert, to recount how we recently moved my 500 lb. American Alligator named “Soni”. Other topics include Dwarf Caimans, why alligators don’t make good pets, and a detailed discussion on how to move crocodilians.

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Episode #125: Crosstown Exotics

In this episode, I chat with reptile handler and educator, Colin Langenderfer from Crosstown Exotics based in Chicago. Colin discusses what it’s like running a traveling reptile and bug show and how they are coping with the Coronavirus. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being an animal handler on movie/TV show sets. Other fun topics include animal bites, stories from the road, and EMBARRASSING stories that have happened during animal shows. You don’t want to miss it!

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Episode #112: Snake Eats Beach Towel: My Thoughts

In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I think a python swallowed a beach towel in a recent viral video. I also discuss how snakes can swallow prey 10X their size! Disclosure: They DON’T unhinge their jaws!!!!

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Episode #106: Prehistoric Pet's Jay Brewer

In this episode, I interview Prehistoric Pets founder, Jay Brewer. Jay is a popular reptile enthusiast with over 1.5 MILLION followers on Instagram alone. He discusses his early beginnings and what led him to reptiles, including how he got his first 14 ft. Reticulated Python at the age of 13! He then discusses how he founded his pet store, Prehistoric Pets, over 30 years ago and what it takes to run it today. Other topics include snake breeding, ligers, Komodo Island, and Jay’s favorite reptile species!

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Episode #95: Wild About The Woma Python!

In this episode, I talk about “Sydney” my pet Woma Python and go over fun and unusual facts!

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