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Reptile n Chill Podcast

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Two bearded individuals bringing you exclusive banter to insight from herpetologists, private keepers and general reptile enthusiasts. Brand new show every monday!
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Herping Guatemala with Rowland Griffin - 65 Reptile n Chill

Reptile n Chill PodcastFeb 10, 2020

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April Compaan! Reptiles, Body Dysmorphia and Mental Health - 99 Reptile n Chill

April Compaan! Reptiles, Body Dysmorphia and Mental Health - 99 Reptile n Chill

April joins us another weekly episode of RnC. This week we talk about how she got into reptiles and how doing a photoshoot with some rather large constrictors helped her with Body Dysmorphia.
Dec 07, 202001:39:13
Katie Larn and her 'hognoses' - 98 Reptile n Chill

Katie Larn and her 'hognoses' - 98 Reptile n Chill

Super mom Katie joins us to talk about how she manages her large collection as a single mom and discusses her battle with cancer.

Nov 30, 202001:38:24
Round-table ft Ambrose & Stupot: LOCKDOWN II - 97 Reptile n Chill

Round-table ft Ambrose & Stupot: LOCKDOWN II - 97 Reptile n Chill

Joined by Ambrose & Stupot. Back into Lockdown we go! We thought we would talk about how the last event has effected us personally. Mixed in with a few stories and listener questions!

Nov 08, 202001:21:10
Black country lizard king, Larry Dams - 96 Reptile n Chill

Black country lizard king, Larry Dams - 96 Reptile n Chill

This week, well... its aweful. A total midlands accent meltdown whilst we talk about lizards of the americas.

Nov 02, 202001:24:51
Allen AKA The Spider Lord - 95 Reptile n Chill

Allen AKA The Spider Lord - 95 Reptile n Chill

Allen aka The Spider Lord joins us to explain why hes dedicated his time to help educate people on our native spiders!
Oct 26, 202001:42:58
Cory Hunter-Mitchell, Wild Life Photographer- 94 Reptile n Chill

Cory Hunter-Mitchell, Wild Life Photographer- 94 Reptile n Chill

Following on from last weeks episode and the topic of Photography, this week Cory joins us to talk about his Wildlife Photography.

Oct 19, 202001:20:45
Craig Strawbridge, UK Reptile Ecology - 93 Reptile n Chill

Craig Strawbridge, UK Reptile Ecology - 93 Reptile n Chill

This week Craig joins Hoss and Mike. We talk about his world surveying our native reptiles as a full time job, photography, the latest David Attenborough release and more!

Oct 12, 202001:14:09
Matthew Webb from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Covid-19 zoo related issues - 92 Reptile n Chill

Matthew Webb from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Covid-19 zoo related issues - 92 Reptile n Chill

This week we sit down with Matthew Webb (Animal Operations Manager from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo) and discuss what it was like to still be working at a zoo whilst the nation is in a lockdown.
Oct 05, 202001:34:29
David Frohlich..free handling and fingernails - 91 Reptile n Chill

David Frohlich..free handling and fingernails - 91 Reptile n Chill

David joins us to talk about how he got into reptiles and most importantly how he ended up being known for free handling dwa snakes!

Sep 21, 202001:27:47
Jumper Spiders with Stevie - 90 Reptile n Chill

Jumper Spiders with Stevie - 90 Reptile n Chill

Lately like has entered the world of jumping spiders so weve invited Stevie on tell us all about them!

** Audio is a little off on this show, sorry!

Sep 13, 202001:36:37
Rescue & Releasing in Thailand - 89 Reptile n Chill

Rescue & Releasing in Thailand - 89 Reptile n Chill

Welcoming back Charlie to the show! We talk about the better ways of rescuing and releasing reptiles back into the wild, which is a big part of his job over in Thailand!

Sep 06, 202001:04:00
Talking about Storms - 88 Reptile n Chill

Talking about Storms - 88 Reptile n Chill

This weeks episode was a little unplanned, the guest had to drop out last min! So we talked about Storms, allotments and other non reptile related crap. :P

Aug 31, 202001:21:31
The boys are back in town! - 87 Reptile n Chill

The boys are back in town! - 87 Reptile n Chill

After our short break we are back! Not much reptile chat in this episode - we recap on whats going in behind the scenes and talk about the situation with covid-19.

Aug 23, 202001:14:44
Nathan Rusli from Indonesian Herpetofauna Foundation - 86 Reptile n Chill

Nathan Rusli from Indonesian Herpetofauna Foundation - 86 Reptile n Chill

Danny and Hoss hang out with Nathan from IHF. We talk about his books, work and herp tours!

Jul 12, 202001:00:50
Common Whoopsies & School Boy Errors - 85 Reptile n Chill

Common Whoopsies & School Boy Errors - 85 Reptile n Chill

Common whoopsies or school boy errors of keeping? We've all done things like running several Viv's off one stat and risking it! Seen people's houses almost burn down from dodgy heat Matt's. Fitting air vents backwards etc. We asked the community about their own experiences and talked about some of our own!

Learning from each others mistakes is really important!

Jul 06, 202001:27:56
Ben Owens, using field research to better captive husbandry - 84 Reptile n Chill

Ben Owens, using field research to better captive husbandry - 84 Reptile n Chill

Ben Owen finally after avoiding our calls for 2 years, joins us! We talk about his work in India and how field research can be used to better captive husbandry
Jun 29, 202001:38:09
Hanging out 'session' - 83 Reptile n Chill

Hanging out 'session' - 83 Reptile n Chill

We decided to throw a few ideas around amongst the three of us on this weeks episode. 


Jun 15, 202001:29:59
Can we justify keeping large constrictors? - 82 Reptile n Chill

Can we justify keeping large constrictors? - 82 Reptile n Chill

Joined by a panel of keepers, breeders and a rescue - we talk about keeping large constrictors such as burmese & reticulated pythons.  

Jun 08, 202002:54:01
Scott Eipper Author, Herpetological Consultant and Wildlife Photographer - 81 Reptile n Chill

Scott Eipper Author, Herpetological Consultant and Wildlife Photographer - 81 Reptile n Chill

Scott Eipper is a herpetological consultant, author and wildlife photographer, who works with his wife Tyese, in their business Nature 4 You. Join us as we talk about his books, his outlook on education and all about what he does!

Author of Snakes of Australia, Lizards of Australia, Dangerous Creatures of Australia and a few more!

Listen: http://www.reptilenchill.com/podcast

#reptile #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram #snake #snakes #snakesofinstagram #herpetology #lizards #lizardsofinstagram #reptilelivesmatter #reptilenchill #reptilepodcast

Jun 01, 202001:24:17
Conservation in Prisons and the 'morals/ethnics' of keeping in captivity - 80 Reptile n Chill

Conservation in Prisons and the 'morals/ethnics' of keeping in captivity - 80 Reptile n Chill

Episode #80 is all about teaching conservation in prisons with David Willis and getting into the deep topic of the 'morals/ethnics' of keeping reptiles in captivity.

May 25, 202001:52:22
Cobra-tracking in Thailand with Charlie Grennan - 79 Reptile n Chill
May 18, 202001:42:12
Ryan Pilgrim from Australia Zoo - 78 Reptile n Chill
May 11, 202001:20:12
Hannah Pollock - BBC Deadly 60, Stand Up for Nature Bicycle Cinema & NatGeo Explorer - 77 Reptile n Chill

Hannah Pollock - BBC Deadly 60, Stand Up for Nature Bicycle Cinema & NatGeo Explorer - 77 Reptile n Chill

Hannah Pollock - BBC Deadly 60, Stand Up for Nature Bicycle Cinema & NatGeo Explorer joins us to share what its like working as Wildlife Camera Operative/ Wildlife Film Maker.

May 04, 202001:49:18
Warren Booth, from Booth Lab! - 76 Reptile n Chill

Warren Booth, from Booth Lab! - 76 Reptile n Chill

Warren comes to discuss his tree boa collection and lab work!

Apr 27, 202001:17:03
Mental health & Animal Encounters with Rob Louth. - 75 Reptile n Chill

Mental health & Animal Encounters with Rob Louth. - 75 Reptile n Chill

Rob Louth from Animals Uk joins us to discuss the whirlwind of a year hes had and how it has affected his encounters business.

Apr 22, 202001:33:06
Owen mcintyre's resignation from MPR - 74 Reptile n Chill
Apr 13, 202002:04:57
Thomas Chipperfield, working with Big Cats - 73 Reptile n Chill

Thomas Chipperfield, working with Big Cats - 73 Reptile n Chill

We said we would always be open and honest, we interviewed this.. thought about it and didn't want to release it. But what's the point? Before we get the negative comments, take the time to listen to this week's episode. We are no means taking sides in this debate but no the less it's interesting!

There's alot of contaversial debate surrounded this week's guest as we sit down and talk about keeping tigers and lions amongst other exotics in captivity. With all the hype around Tiger King we thought this might be of interest and wanted to talk to someone in a similar kind of work.

We bring you, the good, the bad and the ugly. The dangers, the antis, ups, downs, history and more!

Please try and keep open mind :)
Apr 06, 202001:50:04
Emma Lawlor, Zoology & Genetic barcoding - 72 Reptile n Chill

Emma Lawlor, Zoology & Genetic barcoding - 72 Reptile n Chill

Emma Lawlor joins us to talk about her career in Zoology and genetic barcoding... yeah, thats what i thought! The fudge is genetic barcoding!!!

Mar 30, 202001:23:39
Herping in Uganda with Dadaire Alphar - 71 Reptile n Chill

Herping in Uganda with Dadaire Alphar - 71 Reptile n Chill

This week Dadaire Alphar joins us to discuss what life in Uganda is like, how a shocking story started his passion for reptiles and now, taking people into the jungle on epic adventures!

Mar 23, 202001:36:55
Chris Ottaway from Crocodiles of the World - 70 Reptile n Chill

Chris Ottaway from Crocodiles of the World - 70 Reptile n Chill

Joining us this week is Chris who works at Crocodiles of the World. We talk about his private collection and what he does for a living!

Mar 16, 202001:17:28
[Live Discussions] Native uk herps, morals of keeping & attitude adjustments - 69 Reptile n Chill

[Live Discussions] Native uk herps, morals of keeping & attitude adjustments - 69 Reptile n Chill

The first live video stream/podcast, we talk about native reptiles, morals of keeping reptiles in captivity and whether the hobby needs an attitude adjustment.


For the best experience please watch the full video on our facebook page or youtube channel!

Mar 09, 202001:07:16
Greig Smith Travels, Herp field trips, Mental Health & Positive thinking - 68 Reptile n Chill

Greig Smith Travels, Herp field trips, Mental Health & Positive thinking - 68 Reptile n Chill

Windmill of an episode, lacking the old one. We discuss herping field trips with GST, mental health, positive thinking, yoga and meditation.
Mar 02, 202001:30:45
BOIDMANIA with Chris Wilson - 67 Reptile n Chill

BOIDMANIA with Chris Wilson - 67 Reptile n Chill

The Diva that is Chris Wilson joins us to talk about all pythons python and boa related. We apologise for his accent now....
Feb 24, 202001:34:13
Talking about Shingleback Skinks with Mark Patrick - 66 Reptile n Chill

Talking about Shingleback Skinks with Mark Patrick - 66 Reptile n Chill

Mark Patrick joins us to discuss his ecologist work and keeping Shingleback Skinks!
Feb 17, 202001:50:37
Herping Guatemala with Rowland Griffin - 65 Reptile n Chill

Herping Guatemala with Rowland Griffin - 65 Reptile n Chill

Joining us this week is Rowland Griffin as he talks about herping Guatemala.
Feb 10, 202001:51:26
Daryl Lott, Save the Rhinos #DONTLETMEGO - 64 Reptile n Chill

Daryl Lott, Save the Rhinos #DONTLETMEGO - 64 Reptile n Chill

Daryl begins to tell us about his work over in Africa with helping towards saving the rhinos!
Feb 03, 202001:26:01
Breeding Woma Pythons with Dave Howard - 63 Reptile n Chill

Breeding Woma Pythons with Dave Howard - 63 Reptile n Chill

Dave Howard from Rainforest Exotics joins us to discuss how he breeds Woma Pythons + much more!
Jan 27, 202001:39:55
Ally Sharp, Dive with Crocs - 62 Reptile n Chill

Ally Sharp, Dive with Crocs - 62 Reptile n Chill

Ally Sharp joins us to talk about his whirlwind of a career, you honestly wont know what hits you!!
Jan 19, 202001:20:48
WE ARE BACCCCK - 61 Reptile n Chill

WE ARE BACCCCK - 61 Reptile n Chill

We are back for another year of RnC. We talk about what we have got up to during the holidays plus Hoss talks about 'loosing' the passion for reptiles.
Jan 13, 202001:52:54
2019 CHRISTMAS SHOW! - 60 Reptile n Chill

2019 CHRISTMAS SHOW! - 60 Reptile n Chill

The lads gather around the microphone for once last podcast of 2019. They discuss some of the finer and not so finer moments of RnC amongst other general nonsense!

Dec 22, 201901:21:25
Grace Dickinson, Animals in Film  - 59 Reptile n Chill

Grace Dickinson, Animals in Film - 59 Reptile n Chill

Grace talks about how she got into working with animals in film with mentions of the porn industry!!
Dec 15, 201901:40:15
Vet talk with Tariq - 58 Reptile n Chill

Vet talk with Tariq - 58 Reptile n Chill

Tariq joins us again to talk about his role as a vet and also his involvement with working with the IHS.
Dec 09, 201901:56:53
Autism VS King Cobras, Paul Dunn  - 57 Reptile n Chill

Autism VS King Cobras, Paul Dunn - 57 Reptile n Chill

Paul Dunn comes on the show to share his story on how Autism has played a role in keeping venomous reptiles.
Dec 02, 201901:39:09
PART 2 - Peter Reynold, Adventures in Madagascar  - 56 Reptile n Chill

PART 2 - Peter Reynold, Adventures in Madagascar - 56 Reptile n Chill

PART 2 - Peter Reynold, Adventures in Madagascar - 56 Reptile n Chill
Nov 25, 201901:19:58
PART 1 - Peter Reynold, Adventures in Madagascar  - 55 Reptile n Chill

PART 1 - Peter Reynold, Adventures in Madagascar - 55 Reptile n Chill

Episode 55 is here! Part 1 of Peter Reynolds' trip to Madagascar with Greig Smith Travels Ltd .
Nov 18, 201902:30:39
Raymond Robinson, curator of Belfast Zoo- 54 Reptile n Chill

Raymond Robinson, curator of Belfast Zoo- 54 Reptile n Chill

Raymond Robinson the curator of Belfast Zoo comes on to talk about his work and his personal collection!
Nov 11, 201901:41:17
Nick Mutton from Inland Reptile- 53 Reptile n Chill

Nick Mutton from Inland Reptile- 53 Reptile n Chill

Nick Mutton from Inland Reptile joins to talk about Carpet Pythons.
Nov 03, 201902:06:40
SUPER DWARF RETIC TAKE OVER!! with Garrett Hartle from Reach Out Reptiles - 52 Reptile n Chill

SUPER DWARF RETIC TAKE OVER!! with Garrett Hartle from Reach Out Reptiles - 52 Reptile n Chill

Oct 08, 201901:41:48
The return of Rob Pilley- 51 Reptile n Chill

The return of Rob Pilley- 51 Reptile n Chill

Rob Pilley, producer from Spy in the Wild BBC1 and Robs Wild Adventures hangs out!
Sep 30, 201901:47:55
Who the hell are these three idiots? - 50 Reptile n Chill

Who the hell are these three idiots? - 50 Reptile n Chill

On this weeks episode we talk about how we got into reptiles and share our personal stories!
Sep 23, 201901:20:59