Snake Talk

By: Dr. Chris Jenkins
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  • Faced with a world that instinctually persecutes snakes, Dr. Jenkins talks with the foremost experts on snake biology and conservation. The discussions range widely including topics such as snake ecology, snakebites, and captive breeding. All of the conversations have the same goal, to help the listener increase their knowledge and leave behind any irrational fears of snakes.
    2020-2021 Snake Talk Podcast
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  • 121 | Reticulated Pythons in the Wild

    121 | Reticulated Pythons in the Wild
    Jan 10 2025

    Join Dr. Jenkins as he sits down with Dr. Rich Burger to talk about the ecology of Reticulated Pythons. Known for their massive size and their roles in the pet and skin trades, little is known about these pythons and their biology in the wild. Rich shares insights from his work at the Danau Girang Field Centre in Borneo, where he studied these snakes in palm oil plantations and remnant patches of forest. From their diet (including humans!), to their movement, habitat use, and predators, this episode uncovers the mystery of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring reptiles.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 120 | Pursuing Snake Ecology in the Shadow of the Yugoslav Wars

    120 | Pursuing Snake Ecology in the Shadow of the Yugoslav Wars
    Dec 27 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Chris Jenkins sits down with Dr. Jelka Crnobrnja-Isailović, a snake biologist from Serbia, to share her extraordinary journey. Jelka recounts her early fascination with amphibians and reptiles, research on newts and lizards, and a strong desire for working with snakes. Against the backdrop of her PhD studies, Jelka faced the upheaval of the Yugoslav Wars, navigating the challenges of pursuing science in a nation fractured into new borders. Despite these hardships, she built an inspiring career as a researcher and professor in Serbia, dedicating her work to the conservation and study of vipers in the Balkans.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 119 | Microbiomes and Snake Fungal Disease

    119 | Microbiomes and Snake Fungal Disease
    Dec 13 2024

    Dr. Jenkins sits down with Lauren Fuchs, a Ph.D. candidate and recipient of an Orianne Society research grant, to explore her unique journey into snake research. Lauren transitioned into herpetology after earning a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and working in that field for years. In this episode, they delve into Lauren’s fascinating research on how landscape disturbances impact the skin microbiomes of snakes and their susceptibility to Snake Fungal Disease. The conversation begins with an overview of microbiomes and Snake Fungal Disease, examining their intricate relationship, before transitioning to how changes in the environment may influence this dynamic.

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    1 hr and 2 mins

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Great podcast!

I love this podcast, though I wish there were more coverage of some of the other snake taxa.

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Really in-depth and entertaining look at the all common but not too well known copperhead. Style of the podcast and interviewing makes it’s both interesting and easy enough to follow with kids around too.

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