Category Archives: Legislation

Rattlesnake Roundup Sweetwater, Texas

March 11, 2012Interview with an Expert, LegislationEnvenomation, rattlesnake, rattlesnake round-ups, Rattlesnakes, Reptile, Reptile Shows, reptiles, Rise Against Rattlesnake Roundups, Snake venom, Snakes, Sweetwater Texas Roundup, Venom, working with venomJohn F Taylor

Rattlesnake Roundups in Sweetwater, Texas have been slaughtering thousands of pounds of rattlesnakes for many years. Think about that, thousands of pounds, average rattler weight, how many snakes is that? They are being brutally slaughtered for the entertainment, of humans? If this were any other species of animal the world would be up in arms! In this interview we speak with Ray Autry of Rise Against Rattlesnake Roundups who due to his intelligent planning and operation was able to go into the belly of the beast as it were and document the truth about what is happening there.

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Emmanuel Van Heygen: The Exo Terra Expedition

March 1, 2012Interview with an Expert, Legislationburmese pythons, Exo Terra, Exo Terra Expedition Sri Lanka, international reptile laws, law, lizard, Radio Show, Reptile, Reptile Shows, reptile smuggling, reptiles, Sri Lanka, tropicalJohn F Taylor

Emmanuel Van Heygen talks with us just one day after the accusations of reptile smuggling were published in Sri Lankan media to clarify what had actually taken place while he and his colleagues were on their conservation expedition in Sri Lanka. We are happy to report that Emmanuel and his crew are on their way home!

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Ned Bruha The Skunk Whisperer

January 27, 2012Interview with an Expert, LegislationNed Bruha, Ned Bruha The Skunk Whisperer, rattlesnake, rattlesnake round-ups, Rattlesnakes, Ratttlesnakes, Rise Against Rattlesnake Roundups, roundups, The Skunk WhispererJohn F Taylor

Ned Bruha sits down in the Reptile Living Room to talk about rattlesnake round-ups and tells us how we can take action against these barbaric acts that are occurring today. He also tells us the truth about the portrayal of reptiles in the media. Grab a beverage and prepare to get your Neducation folks!

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