Turtle Tea with TTPG

Russian Tortoise Care and Keeping with Katie Bradley

In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG, host Wendy Montroy sits down with Russian tortoise breeder and expert Katie Bradley (@mossytortoise). With over 18 years of exper

The Long Game: Breeding Radiated Tortoises with Paul Rattay

In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG, host Wendy Montroy welcomes experienced chelonian keeper Paul Rattay for an in-depth conversation on breeding and caring for the

Evolution of the Turtle Room with Steve Enders: For the Love of Turtles

In this episode of the Turtle Tea podcast, host Wendy chats with Steve Enders, founder and executive director of The Turtle Room. Steve shares how a passion for private t

Saving the Egyptian Tortoise with Ralph Till and KAP: For the Love of Turtles

Welcome back to Turtle Tea with TTPG! Today's episode kicks off a special installment in our series, For the Love of Turtles, celebrating the dedication, accomplishments,

Radiated Tortoises - Everyone's Dream Species

Ask any tortoise keeper what their dream species is - and chances are their answer will be "Radiated Tortoises". In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG, host Wendy Montr

Mother of Tortoises: Tara Troxell’s Journey with Arctic Reptile Ranch

What happens when a self-proclaimed "cuddly cat person" marries a dedicated reptile keeper? In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG, host Wendy Montroy explores the human

Greek Tortoise Deep Dive with Chris Leone

Welcome back to Turtle Tea with TTPG - the definitive Turtle and Tortoise Podcast! In this episode, host Wendy Montroy sits down with Chris Leone of Garden State Tortoise

Leopard Tortoises - Are they the Worst Pet Tortoise or Sensitive and Misunderstood?

Are leopard tortoises one of the world's worst pet tortoises? Or are they just deeply misunderstood, notoriously sensitive giants? In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTP

McCord's Box Turtles: Breeding and Raising the World’s Greatest Ambassador Species

In this follow-up episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG, Wendy Montroy and Anthony Pierlioni move from basic care into the specialized world of breeding McCord’s Box Turtles. T

McCord’s Box Turtles - Social, Comical and Extinct in the Wild

In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG, Wendy sits down with Anthony Pierlioni of Just Turtles and The Turtle Room to discuss one of the most enigmatic and charismatic s

Breeding the Ferocious Forsten's Tortoise - "There Will Be Blood"

"There will be some bloodshed." Think tortoise breeding is all slow-motion romance? Think again. Forsten’s Tortoises are vocal, violent, and incredibly picky about who th

Forsten’s Focus: The Feisty Tortoise of Sulawesi

They are violent, they are beautiful, and they will absolutely bite your toes if you’re not wearing shoes. In this episode, we dive into the intense world of Forsten’s to

International Turtle and Tortoise Week™ 2026 - Get ready to celebrate!

Join us for International Turtle and Tortoise Week™ (ITTW) , April 20-24 2026! Host Wendy Montroy welcomes TTPG founder Russ Gurley and Ashley Rademacher, the Director of

Breeding 3-Toed Box Turtles

In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG, Wendy Montroy and Cameron Lamb discuss the practicalities of breeding and raising Three-toed Box Turtles. Cameron explains his pr

3-Toed Box Turtles: A Fan Favorite

Ever wondered why a Three-toed Box Turtle might actually have four? Wendy Montroy and Cameron Lamb dive into the quirks and care of these favorites. In this installment

Bog Turtles: Unlocking the Secrets of Captive Breeding Success

Unlock the secrets of breeding Bog Turtles as we break down everything from egg laying to hatchling care. In this episode, Wendy chats with Raul Gonzalez about the challe

Bog Turtles: Tiny Titans of the American Wetlands

Tiny, elusive, and fighting for survival - Bog Turtles are one of North America’s most endangered reptiles. In this episode, host Wendy Montroy sits down with Raul Gonzal

Fly River Turtles: The “Holy Grail” Species

Flippers, snouts, and a reputation as the “holy grail” of turtles - Fly River Turtles are unlike anything else in herpetoculture. In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG,

Padlopers: Breeding for the Future of the Parrot-Beaked Tortoise

Breeding padlopers isn’t optional - it’s essential. In this episode, host Wendy Montroy sits down with Dirk Barnard to unpack what it really takes to breed parrot beak to

Padlopers: Small Tortoises, Big Conservation Challenges

Host Wendy Montroy welcomes Dirk Barnard, founder of Tortoise Conservation South Africa and a keynote speaker at the TTPG Conference, for a fascinating deep dive into one