HeyJaredThe Expert and The Idiot - A Reptile Podcast
A podcast for the uninformed and informed on how to keep snakes and reptiles alive, based on the practices of experts.
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- 15
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- Sep 27, 2026
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148 - Emzotic on Mental Health, Her Story & Chinese Water Dragons - The Expert and The Idiot (opens the original)
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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 edutaining" style, she combines professional zoological experience with engaging storytelling to make exotic pet care and animal behavior fascinating and accessible. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/theexpertandtheidiot Merch: https://fulviusapparel.com/collections/the-expert-the-idiot-podcast-official-merch Buy Everythin
147 - The IDEAL Captive Python with Ryan Spelman - The Expert and The Idiot - A Reptile Podcast (opens the original)
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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 with a particular passion for Borneo short-tailed pythons, along with carpet and blood pythons. He is especially drawn to Borneo short-tails for their earth tone coloration and incredible variation in pattern and color. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/theexpertandtheidiot Merch: https://fulviusapparel.com/collection
146 - Breeding Diamond Pythons, Indigo Snakes & More with Lucas Lee - The Expert and The Idiot (opens the original)
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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 Liberty University and professional experience as a wildlife biologist, Lucas combines evidence-based herpetoculture with a passion for Australian pythons. Known for his meticulous husbandry and quality-first breeding philosophy, he is dedicated to advancing captive care through science, education, and responsible reptile keeping.
145 - Virgin Births, Breeding Boas & Snake Mite Solutions with Dr. Booth - The Expert and The Idiot (opens the original)
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Dr. Warren Booth is a world-renowned evolutionary geneticist, university professor, and dedicated reptile advocate with decades of experience studying the science of herpetoculture. Widely known for his groundbreaking discovery of facultative parthenogenesis or "virgin births" in boa constrictors and wild pit vipers, Dr. Booth has become a vital scientific voice in the community, bridging the gap between advanced DNA research and everyday keeping. Serving on the Board of Directors for USARK and
144 - Keeping Monster Reticulated Pythons with Paul Lucas - The Expert and The Idiot (opens the original)
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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 world's largest snake species. Known for his practical husbandry insights and deep passion for mainland retics, Paul has become a respected voice in the community, sharing his knowledge and experiences while inspiring the next generation of keepers through educational content and community engagement. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https:/
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