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96 | Everything Pygmy Rattlesnakes with Dr. Terry Farrell

96 | Everything Pygmy Rattlesnakes with Dr. Terry Farrell

FromSnake Talk


96 | Everything Pygmy Rattlesnakes with Dr. Terry Farrell

FromSnake Talk

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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Chris discusses Pygmy Rattlesnakes with Dr. Terry Farrell, a professor at Stetson University in Florida. Drawing on his extensive 30-year experience in studying the ecology of Pygmy Rattlesnakes, Dr. Farrell shares information about this common yet understudied snake. Their conversation encompasses various aspects of natural history, including habitat, diet, movements, venom, and more. Additionally, they talk about long-term population monitoring in Florida. Dr. Farrell also shares his personal experience, detailing how his prolonged interaction with the snakes led to the development of a sensitivity and allergy to their venom.Connect with Terry at Stetson University.
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Released:
Jan 26, 2024
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.