Crocodile Chat with Savannah Boan

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In this episode, I welcome back Gatorland Global Ambassador, Savannah Boan. Savannah fills us in on what’s been going on in her crazy life working with crocodiles and alligators! Topics include her recent trip to Australia’s Northern Territory where she worked with MASSIVE Saltwater Crocs and legendary experts, Grahame Webb and Matt Wright. She then discusses close calls while filming and advice for anyone wanting to work in the zoological field.

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Episode #125: Crosstown Exotics

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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

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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!!!!

Python eating towel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1hMbaRR9_Q&feature=emb_title

How snakes swallow big things video: https://youtu.be/yAXnMGGvGA4

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Episode #106: Prehistoric Pet's Jay Brewer

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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 #73: Reptile Encounters

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In this episode, I interview Josh Cox, the founder and director of Reptile Encounters based in Melbourne, Australia. We discuss working with a variety of different animal ambassadors including crocodiles, goannas, and a stick insect named Cheryl!

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Episode #71: The Crocodile Queen

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In this episode, I interview “Crocodile Queen”, Savannah Boan. She’s the International Ambassador and Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator for Gatorland in Orlando, Florida. We discuss her passion for crocodilians and how she’s bringing awareness about these misunderstood creatures.

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Episode #52: Mark O'Shea The Legend

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In this episode, I interview famous herpetologist, photographer, author, lecturer, and TV personality, Mark O’Shea. Mark’s been working with reptiles and traveling the world for over five decades, We begin discussing Mark’s early childhood and his first encounter with a snake. We then dive into his extensive work with venomous snakes, including two close encounters, one of which almost took his life. We then discuss his path to television and his adventures around the world.

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Episode #48: BEST OF One Year Anniversary Show

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In this special edition episode for the “Animals To The MAX” one-year-anniversary, I feature highlights from interviews with animal experts, conservationists, rehabilitators, authors, TV Hosts, podcasters, biologists, zoologists, and more!

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