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58 | Bob Ashley, Snake Entrepreneur and founder of the Chiricahua Desert Museum
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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Aug 12, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with Bob Ashley to talk about his life - he has found a unique path that has allowed him to pursue many different avenues relative to snakes. They talk about a range of interests Bob has, including keeping and breeding snakes, collecting rare books and artifacts, and publishing. Specifically, the discussion centers on Bob’s transition from growing up in Michigan and breeding snakes to being the founder of the Chiricahua Desert Museum. They also discuss Eco Publishing, the International Herpetological Symposium, and the North American Reptile Breeders Conference.Connect with Bob at the Chiricahua Desert Museum, the International Herpetological Symposium, or the North American Reptile Breeders Conference.Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.
Released:
Aug 12, 2022
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Podcast episode
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