Creepy Crawlies and Cool Critters: A Beginner's Guide to Herping With Andrew From Wild Attractions

Reptile Rendezvous Podcast

In this episode, we share exciting stories and experiences from Andrew's adventures in the wild. Whether you're a seasoned herper or just starting out, this episode is sure to pique your interest in the wonderful world of herping. (00:00) Start (00:22) What is herping? (02:04) Tips for safely handling bugs and insects whilst herping (03:43) Tips for safely handling snakes and other reptiles (15:39) How to balance the thrill of herping with respecting animals habitats (21:58) Best pieces of advice for someone who's interested in herping for the first time (33:50) Talking about turtles (38:00) Animals on social media and the importance of understanding them (46:11) Andrew's favourite reptiles to observe whilst herping (48:57) Andrew's favourite species found whilst herping & talking about snakes (51:15) The stigma around creepy crawlies and snakes (59:08) How cats affect the ecosystem (1:04:59) Andrew's funny/memorable stories from his herping expeditions (1:15:53) Andrew's favourite herping spots and recommended herping spots (1:19:14) How Florida's natural land is being turned into commercial land etc (1:20:49) Where you can find Andrew on social media (1:21:56) Closing

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