Modern Medusa Reptile Podcast - Where we talk everything cold-blooded (Snake Podcast)

32: Wildlife Research & Zookeeping with the Founder of Women in Wildlife Eliza Stott

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey all! 2022 was a crazy year and I got behind on the podcast. I’m so excited to be getting episodes out that are long overdue, however some of the...

31: Importation and Uncommon Species with Ashley Dezan

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up falling in ponds looking for critters and observing frogs in vernal pools on her dad’s property, Ashley Dezan has been a reptile and amph...

30: Blood Suckers & “Milk Flies” with Nicole Tam!

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Tam is an entomologist and herp enthusiast. Growing up with a love for arthropods, Nicole went on to conduct research on vector-borne diseases,...

29: Adventures of a Wildlife Photographer with Shannon Wild

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Wild is a world-renowned wildlife photographer and cinematographer. Her work has taken her all over the world coming face to face with some of...

28: Talking All Things Isopod with Laura Mae Riepl!

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sat down with Laura Mae Riepl and we learn all about isopods! Not only is Laura at the forefront of bringing isopods to the layperson thro...

27: 2022 Updates & Honoring Betty White

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I took some time to answer questions about me, give an update on the podcast, and honor animal advocate and enthusiast Betty White. If you...

26: Aussie Keeper Special with Tie Eipper & Emma Dixon

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with two amazing Aussie keepers – Tie Eipper & Emma Dixon! Join us as we talk all about how Emma and Tie go...

25: Opening a Reptile Pet Store w/Amanda Rua

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all turn to our local reptile shops when we need some supplies, feeders, or maybe a new animal, but what does it take to keep that shop up and runn...

24: Making Reptile Art a Full Time Career with Adeline Robinson

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are looking to decorate, you need to check out the incredible artwork of Adeline Robinson! Adeline is a passionate herp keeper turned full-time...

23: Anole Researcher & Activist Chelsea Connor

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I got the opportunity to talk with another incredible scientist -- Chelsea Connor! Chelsea is PhD student researching anoles and founder of ...

22: Big Snakes & "Offensive" Art w/Kina Mae Campbell of Exotic Entities

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I first “met” Kina Mae Campbell because I was a fan of her artwork, so you can imagine my surprise when I found out she was a reptile keeper too! ...

21: Ball Pythons, Carpets, & Blackheads oh my! w/Kori Martin

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Originally interested in reptiles through her kids, Kori Martin has found her passion in herpetoculture! Join us as we talk about Kori’s animals (ra...

20: Discussing the Reptile Preservation Institute, NidoVirus & all things Vet Tech w/ Pia Bartolini

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t know Pia Bartolini yet, you’re missing out. Besides being an incredible vet tech, a genius when it comes to all things nido virus, an...

19: Getting Started in Crested Geckos w/Emily Azevedo of Moon Lily Reptiles

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In what I’ll refer to as an “after dark” episode, join me as I interview crested gecko breeder Emily Azevedo of Moon Lily Reptiles! We talk ever...

18: Studying Malaria in the Saban Anole w/ Gina Zwicky

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I interviewed conservation biologist Gina Zwicky! Gina is an incredible interviewee and walked me through her research with malaria in the S...

Modern Medusa Episode 17: Dr. Emily Taylor

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t follow Dr. Emily Taylor already, I hope you see why you have to after this episode! I was so lucky to sit down with Emily and learn abo...

Modern Medusa Episode 16: Chelsea Richardson of Scaled Sitting and Services

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From assisting on iguana research in Honduras to volunteering with elephants at her local zoo, Chelsea Richardson knows a thing or two about taking ev...

Modern Medusa Episode 15: Erica Mede McVeigh

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two weeks, two Ericas! Tonight I got to chat with Erica Mede McVeigh of the new company VivTech! VivTech is here to solve the everyday problems of rep...

Modern Medusa Episode 14: Erica Perras of Arboreals Anonymous

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I was joined by Erica Perras of Arboreals Anonymous! Primarily an arboreal keeper (duh), Erica has a really impressive chahoua gecko, leachianus...

Modern Medusa Episode 13: Summer Grace Mitchell "Girl with Scales"

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Took some time off to move and just handle a bit of life craziness but I’m back with an interview with Summer Grace Mitchell aka “Girl with Scales...

Modern Medusa Episode 12: Shannon Pierlioni

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I took a different approach to the podcast and interviewed Shannon Pierlioni. A self proclaimed animal lover, Shannon isn’t a herper herse...

Modern Medusa Episode 11: Emily Grzeda "The Reptivet"

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spent some time chatting with the incredible Emily Grzeda of ReptiVet LLC this week! her name is fitting as Emily is just finishing her second year of...

Modern Medusa Episode 10: Kendra Westy of Puget Sound Pythons

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sat down with Kendra Westy of Puget Sound Pythons! We discussed her fascination with herps growing up and eventual keeping, how she travel...

Modern Medusa Episode 9: Venomous Keeper & Apprentice Falconer Haidyn Lierz

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was joined with venomous keeper and apprentice falconer Haidyn Lierz! In this episode we discussed keeping venomous and the importance of ...

Modern Medusa Episode 8: April Justine of Bloods by Design

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a rocky start of me completely unable to get her name right, April Justine graciously still agreed to grant me an interview! April is the face b...

Modern Medusa Episode 7: Ellen Weatherford of the Just the Zoo of Us Podcast!

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I got the chance to talk with Ellen Weatherford of the "Just the Zoo of Us" podcast! Though not a herp keeper, Ellen is an animal enthusiast...

Ashley Haude of Focus Cubed Habitats | Modern Medusa Podcast Ep. 6

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Haude is known best by the name “Focus 3 Habitats”, the cutting-edge caging company started by her and her husband Stephen. Join us in this...

Modern Medusa Episode 5: Valerie Emerson

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I spent time talking to Valerie Emerson aka "Log.Flipper" on instagram! Even if you don't know her name, you would probably recognize her f...

Modern Medusa Episode 4: Alex Ashe of Kinkatopia

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Ashe was a kinkajou owner whose animals were struggling with hormonal aggression when she realized there were no organizations to help with these...

Co-host of the Canadian Herpetoculture Podcast: Keanna Fox - Modern Medusa Podcast

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Keanna Fox is the co-host of the Canadian Herpetoculture Podcast, a keeper of a multitude of species, and a moderator for the Female Herpers and Repti...

The Cobra Queen of Mississippi: Elise Lago of E2Exotics

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our first guest is Elise Lago of E2Exotics. Elise has been in the hobby for over 20 years now and keeps a wide spectrum of animals. Dubbed the "Cobra ...

Colubrid Taxonomy w/ Dr. Zac Loughman

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zachary Loughman, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Biology (Zoology/Ecology), Zoo Science & Applied Conservation Coordinator at West Liberty University...

Introducing Modern Medusa Podcast - Modern Medusa Podcast

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Port City Pet is dedicated to bringing you content that pushes our hobby forward. I introduce to you the first reptile podcast focused on female and n...

Author, Business Owner, Podcaster, and New Snake Owner: Cesar Torres

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cesar Torres is a novelist and journalist with more than 20 years of experience across various areas of publishing and business including digital news...

Blood Pythons & Candoia With Kyle Phillips

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Phillips is a Idahoan reptile keeper and breeder who just had a big litter of Candoia paulsoni! We go over his life in herpetoculture. How he got...

NA Colubrids W/ Kris Painschaub of Badlands Herpetoculture

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kris works with a varied collection of geckos and North American Colubrids at Badlands Herpetoculture. This is a fun and wide-ranging podcast! https:...

I'M BACK! WHERE WAS I?!

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I will give you an update on my life and what has been happening during my month hiatus! Check out our sponsor: https://focuscubedhabitats.com...

Austin Warrick of Rage Beard Reptiles

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined today by Austin Warrick of Rage Beard Reptiles. Austin works with a whole plethora of Australian pythons including Bredl's, inland, and Br...

Jeff Musial AKA JeffAnimalGuy

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the past decade, animal expert extraordinaire Jeff Musial has certainly been making a name for himself in the wild world of animals! From running h...

Daytona Recap with Justin & Phil

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Smith & Phil Wolf join me fresh off of a fun weekend of debauchery at the NRBE Dayton Reptile Show. Together, Justin and Phil are co-hosts of ...

Q&A + Season Update featuring Ryan Cox

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I answer some questions from Instagram and talk about this breeding season! Then Ryan Cox of Specialized Fauna joins me for some shop talk. ----------...

Shark Week Special with Ryan Reed of Jungle 2 Sea & O'Seas Conservation Foundation

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Reed is President of Operations of O'Seas Conservation Foundation. O'Seas Conservation Foundation, Inc. is a well-established Montauk-based 501(c...

Phil Wolf of The Nephrurus Initiative

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Wolf is a reptile keeper and breeder. Phil works with a plethora of gecko species as well as a co host of Snakes & Stoogies with Justin Smith, an...

Shane Wooldridge of Evergreen State Reptiles

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Wooldridge works with a wide variety of reptiles and is owner of Evergreen State Reptiles. We talk all about the current state of reptile shows,...

Chatting with Greg & Chris of Cornell's World

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The guys of Cornell's World were nice enough to have me on for a Facebook live stream and rip the audio to share with you guys! We had a great convers...

Morelia W/ Andy Middleton & GUEST HOST Justin Smith

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Smith if taking over to guest-host FTGU as Joe is feeling under the weather. This week Justin will be talking to Andy Middleton of AM_Arboreals...

Independence Day Veterans Special W/ Austin Warrick & Bill Bradley

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the 4th of July, I am joined by two fellow veterans. Austin Warrick of Rage Beard Reptiles is a Navy veteran who focuses on Indo-Austral...

James & April of The Reptile Gumbo Podcast

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

James of Simply Serpents and April of Designer Exotics have teamed up to bring you The Reptile Gumbo Podcast. It is not the average reptile podcast. E...

Anthony Pierlioni of The Pondcast & The Turtle Room

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Pierlioni is Senior Director/Vice President of the Turtle Room and one of the hosts of The Pondcast. He specializes in Asian and North America...

Getting Started in Green Tree Pythons W/ Dominique DiFalco

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dominique is a hobbyist with a focus on green tree pythons and pied ball pythons. She is a new up and comer and we are going to cover her journey so f...

David & Manny of Tiki's Geckos

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David & Manny of Tiki's Geckos work primarily with New Caledonian Geckos! I spoke to David on this podcast just 3 years ago and since then; he has gon...

Getting Started in the Reptile Hobby

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting Started in the Reptile Hobby! Sometimes it seems as though the community is a tough egg to crack. It can sometimes be lonely for a newcomer wh...

False Water Cobras & More W/ Dr. Zachary Loughman

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zachary Loughman, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Biology (Zoology/Ecology), Zoo Science & Applied Conservation Coordinator at West Liberty University...

Rob Stone of High Plains Herp

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Stone of High Plains Herpetoculture has worked with a wide-array of species and is probably most known for his work with rhino ratsnakes. Rob has ...

Hognose w/ Scott Russell of Boss Hawgs

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Russel has bred western hognose snakes and leopard geckos. He is also building up a great collection of some high end bullsnakes, super dwarf re...

Corn Snakes W/ Laura of WindSerpents

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura of Wind Serpents breeds corn snakes carrying a variety of morphs. Some of the genes she works with include Red Factor, Lavender, Lava, Sunkissed...

Getting Personal... Ask Me Anything!

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about a wide range of topics from my relationship status to reptile bans to my day job. I had a real fun time just hanging out with the live st...

April Justine of Designer Exotics

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

April is co-founder of Designer Exotics. April and Terrell focus on morelia pythons and blood pythons. We talk a bit on how April got started, how she...

Kris Painschab of Badlands Herpetoculture

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kris keeps and breeds many gecko species as well as North American colubrids. https://www.facebook.com/Badlands-Herpetoculture-1904735422940742/ ----...

Evan Browder of Chondro Cartel

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Evan is a green tree python keeper from Dallas, Texas. He is one of the OG's of the podcast. https://www.instagram.com/chondro_cartel/ -------------...

Opening a Reptile Pet Store W/ Chantz Chick

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chantz is owner of Gator City Reptiles & Hogtown Exotics; 2 reptile pet stores in Gainesville Florida. He shares with us how he become owner of 2 loca...

Bloods and Short-tailed Pythons W/ Richard Crowley

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Crowley is a long time hobbyist and Herp enthusiast. He continually strives to improve information and captive husbandry. His passion has alwa...

Bredli and Skinks W/ Casey Cannon

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Casey Cannon keeps and breed Australian pythons. He is most known for his work with Centralian Pythons! Connect with Casey: https://www.instagram.com...

Rattlesnakes & Other Herps of Oklahoma w/ Todd Autry

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Autry is a herper from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He is most notably known for his work with Rise Against Rattlesnake Roundups, a group that aims t...

Isopod 101 W/ Russ from Aquarimax Pets

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rus Wilson of Aquiramax pets joins us to talk isopods! Aquarimax Pets is a YouTube channel all about keeping fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebr...

The Herping Pilot: Lou Boyer

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lou is a pilot that herps the world! We talk all about herping Asia, flying, captive keeping, and much more! Follow Lou on Social Media: YouTube: htt...

Advancing Reptile Husbandry W/ Dillon From Animals at Home

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dillon Perron is a Canadian reptile keeper and host of the Animals at home podcast. His mission is to inspire others to push the limits of their anima...

Ryan & Ben of R&B Reptiles

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan & Ben of R&B Reptiles work with ball pythons, skinks, colubrids and much more! They are more than just reptile breeders. Yes they have reptiles f...

Reptiles of Australia W/ Tie & Scott Eipper

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tie and Scott Eipper are Australian authors, repitle keepers, breeders, relocators, and consultants! Tie and Scott join us on their way back from rese...

Blood and Short-tailed Pythons W/ Dan Magano

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk all about Dan's journey in reptiles. This includes rescue work, a struggle between a dog and an African rock python, and eventually making his...

New Products, Isopods, Baltimore Repticon & MORE

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is just Joe and Melissa, talking about a busy couple of weeks. We talk about showcasing our newest products at Baltimore Repticon, Joe's ...

Anya & Matt Littlefield of Snake Eyes Exotics

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our next guests join us from the road! Anya & Matt Littlefield are a husband and wife team of reptile lovers that spend most of our free time raising ...

Riley and Andy of Reptile Room Podcast

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Riley Jimison and Andy Rea have joined forces to bring us Reptile Room Podcast. Together they will be adding some new flavor to the reptile podcast sc...

2019 Year In Review | Big Announcement

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a whirlwind of a year for us and we thank you for your continued support :) We talk about the top 5 podcasts of the year, our breeding sea...

Wolves and Herps W/ Tony Seiler

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Toney Seiler is a gray wolf advocate, wildlife educator, and rehabber. We talk to Tony about his work with Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue, ZooPro Adventu...

Bearded Dragons W/ Heather Moye of Fairytail Dragons

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Moye of FairyTail Dragons LLC is a licensed, small family breeder. With 15+ years of experience, she offers healthy, hand raised, socialized b...

Corn Snakes & Zookeeping W/ Chris McIntosh of Enterprise Snakes

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chrish McIntosh is a zookeeper and corn snake breeder. We talk about how he became a zoo keeper, corn snakes, the buf gene, and even animals he works ...

Snake Myths w/ Dr. David A. Steen Wildlife Scientist

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

David A. Steen is a Herpetology Research Leader in the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, the founder and Executive Director of The Alongside W...

Mike & Colin of Crosstown Exotics

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

THIS EPISODE INVOLVES ADULT LANGUAGE AND CONTENT. PARENTAL ADVISORY WARNING! We talk all about the crazy adventures that have come with being reptile ...

Creating a Reptile Magazine W/ Justin Smith and Billy Hunt

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Smith from Palmetto Coast Exotics and Billy Hunt Uwabami Reptiles have teamed up to bring us Herpetoculture Magazine. Herpetoculture Magazine i...

Lifelong Herpetoculturist Ron St. Pierre

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ron St Pierre is a lifelong herper who started his career at 15 by dropping out of school and collecting invasive anoles in Florida. He has since bre...

Field Biologist Nathan Shepard

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Shepard is a field biologist and photographer living North Carolina. We talk about the Sand Hills of North Carolina, identifying frog calls, lo...

Post Tinley Park 2019 Podcast

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend was one of the biggest reptile shows in the country, NARBC Tinley Park. We will talk all about the weekend festivities. This includes som...

Charged by a Gorilla, Cobra in a Well & a Greece Jail W/ World Herper Gert Jan Verspui

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gert Jan Verspui is a herper from The Netherlands. He has herped many exotic places leading to a lot of amazing finds and some sticky situations. Ever...

Updates, Sales Gone Wrong & Tinley Preview

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the current status of all things Port City Pythons. How to protect yourself when both selling and buying. What happens if you get a sick...

Boa Constrictors w/ James Lewis of Simply Serpents

28 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

James Lewis works with BCI Boa constrictors, sand boas, corn snakes and has prior AZA zoo experience. We talk about his private keeping and zoo experi...

Turtles & Tortoises W/ Greg Brashear of Greg's Turtle Haven

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg is an avid field herper and turtle/tortoise keeper living in Georgia. We talk about herping, pine snakes, keeping outdoors, and even a little tur...

Ball Pythons, Kukri, Egg-eating snakes, and Rubber Boas W/ Dr. Travis Wyman

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Wyman is a geneticist and ball python breeder. He also keeps rarer species like kukri snakes, egg-eatering snakes, rubber boas, and beaked snak...

Field Herping w/Noah Fields

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Noah Fields AKA NKFherping Joins us to talk West Texas & Georgia field herping! Noah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noah__fields/?hl=en NKFhe...

Brian Kusko and Garrett Hartle of Searchable as Reptiles

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brian and Garrett stop by for a second time! And this time they have a podcast! Check out their new podcast Searchable As Reptiles https://open.spotif...

New Leopard Gecko Gene W/ John Scarbrough of Geckoboa

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Scarborough keeps and breeds Eublepharis geckos! We talk about how he got started, Eublepharis species/subspecies, his brand new leopard gecko ge...

Shane Wooldridge of Evergreen State Reptiles

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Wooldridge is a reptile keeper and breeder in Washington State. He owns a company called Evergreen State Reptiles that vends shows throughout th...

Burms, Horned Lizards, and Dancing Chickens W/ Kyla Garten

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kyla Garten is a wildlife biologist currently in California. She is interested in wildlife conservation with a focus on reptiles and amphibians and wa...

Green Tree Pythons W/ Bill Stegall of Phoenix Reptiles

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Bill Stegall of Phoenix Reptiles and GTPKeeper Radio. Bill is a green tree python and ball python breeder. He is well-known for...

Sand boas, Madagascar Hognose, IJ's, and Retics

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is compilation of our 15 minute Facebook live streams. We talk sand boas with James Lewis of Simply Serpents(01:08), Madagascar giant hognose wit...

BALLS2U W/ Gavin Adkins

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking balls with Gavin Adkins From Balls2U. Gavin is a ball python keeper, breeder, and YouTuber. We talk a lot about the state of the ...

$140k+ Facility for his Monitors W/ Cory Aymar of Toothless Reptiles

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cory Aymar keeps croc and water monitors. He has a 30 by 60 foot facility with large naturalistic enclosures and we talk all about his setup. He has a...

South African Reptiles W/ Theo Busschau

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Theo Busschau is a MSc Zoology student at University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. He is also a field guide and has worked with the native wildlife...

Reptile Husbandry W/ Dr. Zac Loughman

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Zachary Loughman, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Biology (Zoology/Ecology), Zoo Science & Applied Conservation Coordinator at West Liberty University...

Inverts & Venom W/ Marita & JD of DTG

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Marita & JD keep and breed a myriad of animals. Everything from inverts to reptiles and even mini horses? They also have a YouTube channel called Dead...