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15 | Serpent Handling with Julia Duin

15 | Serpent Handling with Julia Duin

FromSnake Talk


15 | Serpent Handling with Julia Duin

FromSnake Talk

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Dec 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Julia Duin is a journalist and writer who recently published a book on religious snake handlers titles, ‘In the House of the Serpent Handler’. As part of her research for the book Julia has spent extensive time in Appalachia at the churches and with the people in the serpent handling culture. Join Dr. Jenkins and Julia as they talk about religion, snake handling practices, and her book. They also go in depth on the National Geographic show Snake Salvation and the people featured in the show.
Released:
Dec 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.