The Expert and The Idiot - A Reptile Podcast

153 - A “Monster of God” Tells ALL | Mike Van Nostrand - The Expert and The Idiot

Mike Van Nostrand is a longtime figure in the reptile industry and the owner of Strictly Reptiles, one of the most well-known reptile import and wholesale businesses in t

152 - Pros and Chondros | Green Tree Python Deep Dive with Ryan Young and Lisa Farinha - The Expert and The Idiot - Reptile Podcast

In this episode, Lisa Farinha and I sit down with Ryan Young for a comprehensive deep dive into the iconic Green Tree Python. We explore its modern classification within

151 - Reading Your Reptiles | Wisdom from Codyjoe McEwan - The Expert and The Idiot

Codyjoe McEwen is the owner and operator of The Reptile Shop in Red Deer, Alberta, specializing in the keeping and breeding of rare and unique reptiles. Known for his wor

150 - Bryan Fry | Hunting Monster Anacondas with Will Smith, Deadly Venom & Scientific Dogma - The Expert and The Idiot

Dr. Bryan Grieg Fry the "Venom Doc" recently served as the scientific leader on National Geographic’s Pole to Pole with Will Smith on Disney+, guiding the actor through t

149 - Poor Decisions & Reptiles Sustain Owen McIntyre - The Expert and The Idiot

Owen McIntyre is a highly respected herpetoculturist, reptile breeder, and podcast host. He is best known as the founder of Rogue Reptiles and the co-host of Morelia Pyth

148 - Emzotic on Mental Health, Her Story & Chinese Water Dragons - The Expert and The Idiot

Em Lock is a digital animal educator, former zookeeper, and the creator of the popular, award-winning Emzotic media brand and YouTube channel. Known for her "wildly eduta

147 - The IDEAL Captive Python with Ryan Spelman - The Expert and The Idiot - A Reptile Podcast

Ryan Spelman is a Field Research and Outreach Specialist in Field Crop Pathology with Penn State. Outside of his professional work, Ryan is an experienced reptile keeper

146 - Breeding Diamond Pythons, Indigo Snakes & More with Lucas Lee - The Expert and The Idiot

Lucas Lee is a wildlife biologist, reptile breeder, and founder of Centralian Exotics. With a master's degree in Biology, Zoo Science & Applied Conservation from West Lib

145 - Virgin Births, Breeding Boas & Snake Mite Solutions with Dr. Booth - The Expert and The Idiot

Dr. Warren Booth is a world-renowned evolutionary geneticist, university professor, and dedicated reptile advocate with decades of experience studying the science of herp

144 - Keeping Monster Reticulated Pythons with Paul Lucas - The Expert and The Idiot

Paul Lucas, better known as The Retic Keeper, is a longtime mainland reticulated python keeper, breeder, and educator with decades of experience working with one of the w

143 - The Secret Lives of RattleSnakes with Dr. Emily Taylor - The Expert and The Idiot - Reptile Podcast

Dr. Emily Taylor is a professor of biological sciences at Cal Poly, director of the Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Lab (PERL), and founder of the community science ini

142 - Carpet Python Secrets EXPOSED By Nick Mutton (with tangents) - The Expert and The Idiot

Nick Mutton is a world-renowned herpetoculturist, author, and the founder of Inland Reptile. He has been a leading global authority on Indo-Australian pythons, specializi

141 - MJ Messed Up and He Knows It - The Expert and The Idiot - A Reptile Podcast

MJ is a prominent voice in modern herpetoculture and the founder of the Trap Talk Reptile Network. With hundreds upon hundreds of episodes under his belt, MJ has helped s

140 - Expert Boa Care with The Boaphile | Jeff Ronne - The Expert and The Idiot - A Reptile Podcast

Jeff Ronne, also known as "The Boaphile," is a pioneer in boa constrictor breeding and the founder of Boaphile Plastics. With more than 40 years of experience, Jeff has h

139 - Tarantulas, Spiders & Invertebrates with Dritz - The Expert and The Idiot

Dritz is the founder of Underdark Inverts, specializing in captive-bred tarantulas and other invertebrates. With over 25 years of experience breeding theraphosid species,

138 - The Coolest Boa EVER and Hognose Snakes with Dr. Zac Loughman - The Expert and The Idiot

Dr. Zac Loughman is a conservation and field biologist with a broad interest in reptile and amphibian conservation. He is a professor of biology at West Liberty Universit

137 - Brian Kusko Reflects on a Life in the Reptile Industry - The Expert and The Idiot

Brian Kusko is a reptile breeder, educator, and content creator. Through his videos, podcasts, and interviews with breeders, herpetologists, and industry leaders, Brian h

136 - The Venomous Snakes of China with Dr. Kevin Messenger - The Expert and The Idiot

Dr. Kevin R. Messenger is a conservation biologist, herpetologist, and professor of zoology at Nanjing Forestry University in China. His work focuses on the ecology and c

135 - Morelia, Brazilian Rainbow Boas, and Bio Security with Jeremy Hicks - The Expert and The Idiot

Jeremy Hicks has extensive experience in the reptile industry. Having worked at Ophiological Services under Eugene Bessette, as well as at The Gourmet Rodent, Jeremy deve

134 - Adam Wickens Wicked Return - The Expert and The Idiot - A Reptile Podcast

Adam Wickens is a Canadian content creator, comedian, and reptile enthusiast best known as the creator and host of the highly popular YouTube channel, Wickens Wicked Rept