Tag Archives: Snake venom

Dr. William K. Hayes of Loma Linda University talks Rattlesnakes

In this episode of Interview with an Expert we talk with Dr. William K. Hayes about not only his career and how he got started in reptiles but we go in depth on the topic of rattlesnakes which as you all know is one of my favorite species snakes. We talk about envenoming and the mechanics behind it and much more.

Reptile Round Table: Ohio Exotic Animal Legislation

In this edition of the Reptile Round Table we speak with Aaron Florian of iHerp and Chris Law of Crocodopolis talk with us exclusively about the impending legislation regarding the ownership of exotic animals in Ohio.

Rattlesnake Roundup Sweetwater, Texas

Mohave rattlesnakeRattlesnake 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.