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11: The Red-eared Slider Problem | Marc Ouellette

11: The Red-eared Slider Problem | Marc Ouellette

FromAnimals at Home Network


11: The Red-eared Slider Problem | Marc Ouellette

FromAnimals at Home Network

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Marc Ouellette is the founder of Little Res Q, a reptile rescue based out of Ontario, Canada. Little Res Q specializes in Red-eared slider turtles. In the episode, Marc and I discuss the basics of Red-eared slider care, why they make such great pets and also a few of the biggest mistakes new owners make. Red-eared sliders are one of the worst invasive species the reptile hobby is currently having to deal with. Pet turtles are commonly released into the wild and have a devastating impact on native wildlife. Due to their size, durability, and longevity, education is key with this species! As a hobbyist, it should be our duty to support rescues such as Little Res Q. Marc's rescue is there to help minimize the collateral damage created by the hobby. It is a massive undertaking and by no means is he required to take it on, but he does it because he knows the animals need it. Please consider donating a dollar or two to Little Res Q, without people like Marc, our hobby would collapse under its own weight. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/11-little-res-q/
Released:
Dec 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a nature-based podcast network and is currently the home of several podcast programs: The Animals at Home Podcast hosted by Dillon Perron, Animals Everywhere hosted by Bryce Broom, Reptiles & Research Podcast hosted by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Project Herpetoculture hosted by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community together to discuss breeding, reptile husbandry, scientific research, wildlife conservation, and more!