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59 | Rattlesnake Roundups (1 of 3): John Jensen on the Transition to Wildlife Festivals

59 | Rattlesnake Roundups (1 of 3): John Jensen on the Transition to Wildlife Festivals

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59 | Rattlesnake Roundups (1 of 3): John Jensen on the Transition to Wildlife Festivals

FromSnake Talk

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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Aug 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Jenkins sits down with John Jensen to talk about rattlesnake roundups.  They describe what roundups are and how they are typically structured in the Southeast.  John tells us about many of the projects he worked on during his time as the state herpetologist in Georgia.  Chris and John discuss the history of roundups in the region and about how the snake hunters collect snakes for the event.  Finally, they go in depth about the transition of the Claxton Roundup to a Wildlife Festival including the process, challenges, and how the transition did not greatly affect the attendees experience at the event.Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.
Released:
Aug 26, 2022
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.