Snake Talk

Nature #42

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.

129 | Snake Veterinary Science
May 2, 2025 – 00:57:22
128 | Ornate Black-tailed Rattlesnake
Apr 18, 2025 – 01:10:44
127 | Serpentine Expeditions
Apr 4, 2025 – 01:15:01
126 | Global Snakebite Initiative
Mar 21, 2025 – 01:01:07
125 | Black Ratsnake Ecology
Mar 7, 2025 – 01:01:35
124 | Long-term Massasauga Studies in Illinois
Feb 21, 2025 – 01:08:22
123 | Snake Detection Theory
Feb 7, 2025 – 01:00:28
122 | Gray-banded Kingsnake Ecology
Jan 24, 2025 – 01:20:16
121 | Reticulated Pythons in the Wild
Jan 10, 2025 – 01:14:44
120 | Pursuing Snake Ecology in the Shadow of the Yugoslav Wars
Dec 27, 2024 – 01:12:58
119 | Microbiomes and Snake Fungal Disease
Dec 13, 2024 – 01:01:41
118 | New Orianne Society Staff Member
Nov 29, 2024 – 00:56:59
117 | Snake Venom with Dr. Stephen Mackessy
Nov 15, 2024 – 01:09:54
116 | The Rattlesnake Conservancy
Nov 1, 2024 – 01:01:25
115 | Everything Ridge-nosed Rattlesnakes
Oct 18, 2024 – 01:11:22
114 | Rattlesnakes in Great Basin National Park
Oct 4, 2024 – 01:18:24
113 | Dr. Rich Seigel and Long-term Research with Snakes
Sep 20, 2024 – 01:06:26
112 | Paleontology and the Origin of Snakes
Sep 6, 2024 – 01:09:04
111 | Growing from a Herpetologist into a Conservation Biologist in Florida
Aug 23, 2024 – 01:04:00
110 | Kingsnakes and Milksnakes with Noah Fields
Aug 9, 2024 – 01:09:13
109 | Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
Jul 26, 2024 – 01:07:24
108 | Chocoan Bushmasters
Jul 12, 2024 – 01:05:09
107 | Save the Snakes
Jun 28, 2024 – 01:07:40
106 | California Snakes and Live Streaming at a Snake Den
Jun 14, 2024 – 01:02:25
105 | From Field Herping South Texas to Zoo Based Conservation
May 31, 2024 – 01:05:01
104 | Breeding Designer Ball Pythons
May 17, 2024 – 01:08:09
103 | The Road to Becoming a Snake Biologist
May 3, 2024 – 01:03:49
102 | Armenian Viper Conservation
Apr 19, 2024 – 01:15:00
101 | A History of Snakebite Treatments
Apr 5, 2024 – 00:56:15
100 | Dr. Harry Greene
Mar 22, 2024 – 01:28:47
99 | Conserving Virgin Island Boas
Mar 8, 2024 – 01:16:13
98 | Being a Generalist Snake Biologist
Feb 23, 2024 – 01:15:32
97 | How Do Flying Snakes Fly?
Feb 9, 2024 – 01:22:31
96 | Everything Pygmy Rattlesnakes with Dr. Terry Farrell
Jan 26, 2024 – 01:06:57
95 | Restoring Snake Habitat in the Southeast
Jan 12, 2024 – 01:05:23
94 | The Value of Museum Collections for Snake Conservation
Dec 29, 2023 – 01:04:51
93 | Exotic Parasites in Snakes Spreading Across North America
Dec 15, 2023 – 01:04:24
92 | Cryptosporidium and Snake Conservation
Dec 1, 2023 – 01:05:11
91 | Indigo Snake Genetics
Nov 17, 2023 – 01:02:13
90 | Reptile Illustration with Matt Patterson
Nov 3, 2023 – 00:58:50
89 | Snake Road with Mike Pingleton
Oct 20, 2023 – 01:07:32
88 | Snakes in the Bible
Oct 6, 2023 – 01:18:59
87 | Spitting Cobras to Metering Venom
Sep 22, 2023 – 01:06:19
86 | Copperbelly Watersnakes with Dr. Kingsbury
Sep 8, 2023 – 01:08:00
85 | Viper Research around the Globe
Aug 25, 2023 – 01:15:00
84 | The Adventures of Mark O’Shea
Aug 11, 2023 – 01:15:45
83 | Snakebite in Dogs with Dr. Schaer
Jul 28, 2023 – 01:06:10
82 | Some of Our Favorite Snake Stories
Jul 14, 2023 – 00:45:46
81 | Paleontology: Snakes with Legs to Titanaboa
Jun 30, 2023 – 01:14:22
80 | Sea Snakes with Dr. Heatwole
Jun 16, 2023 – 01:23:28

Recent Reviews

Baca jdkndhhs

Best Herp Podcast Out There

I’m so glad I found this podcast as the hobbyist and budding herpetologist I hope to be! I learn so many new facts and cool things every single episode, I simply can’t get enough. Every interview and conversation is an enormous contribution to the community, our knowledge of reptile conservation, and urgency for outreach. I dare say this is the best wildlife/animal podcast of any kind, and I recommend it to every reptile nerd I know. I would recommend this to everyone regardless of their feelings towards reptiles, because it’s just SO fascinating.
Ice Age Dizzle

Great content!!

If you love reptiles and snakes in particular, this is the podcast! Dr. Jenkins is fantastic and has amazing guests. The Orianne Society does great things, and this podcast is just one part of it. Definitely worth following.
⚽️🦋Anabelle🦋⚽️

Well…

I hate snakes but well done! It’s still interesting 😇
missjo5ie

Justice for Snakes!

This podcast was recommended by Noah Fields, a popular herper on YouTube who has an amazing knowledge of herpetology. Definitely a great podcast if you’re interested in reptiles and want to learn more about them. Very impressive and intelligent guests, as well.
ermettie

Snakes and general ecology

If you have any interest in ecology, this podcast is for you!
64kiowa

Disappointed

I’m sorry but I really don’t want to hear about resumes. Yes, everyone wants a pat on the back from time to time. But this was not only dull, but also not what I expected.
Christopher -

Great podcast!

This podcast includes an engaging host, who along with his guests, fill you with education on a wide range of topics. I look forward to every new episode.
Niplkitty

5 guys

I ordered a bacon cheeseburger but it didn’t have bacon on it. Otherwise was a really good burger. Can’t complain
jmamako

Snake

Yay snakes I like snakes this podcast is amazing yay
sara spalding 3

Creative, Innovative

As someone who wouldn’t naturally be drawn to snakes, this show does a great job of pulling me in. Highly recommend!
whd du

Beat show ever

I love snakes and this man helps that love grow even more
Micshell3

AWESOME!

This is the best reptile podcast I’ve listened to so far! Dr. Jenkins is engaging and really helps listeners understand the topics. Can’t wait for more!