Explore every episode of the podcast Venom Exchange Radio
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| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.27 China Venomous w/ Dr. Kevin Messenger | 23 Sep 2024 | 01:56:21 | |
In this episode we dive into the venomous snakes of China with Dr. Kevin Messenger. Dr Messenger is a Professor with Nanjing Forestry University, College of Biology and the Environment, and the author of, The Asian Ratsnakes and Kin of Greater China. This episode is packed with everything from Andrias, to Zhaoermia! @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG @ChinaHerper https://www.amazon.com/Asian-Ratsnakes-Kin-Greater-China/dp/1736317709 | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.26: Bites & Revisions | 29 Jul 2024 | 02:18:33 | |
In this episode we chat envenomation procedures and a special appearance from Owen McIntyre! https://evolsyst.pensoft.net/article/114527/ @rogue_reptiles @venomexchangeradio @nipperread @knobtails.IG VenomExchangeRadio.com YouTube: Venom Exchange Radio | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.17: The Roadtrip Monster! | 03 Aug 2023 | 01:41:38 | |
In this episode we chat with Jack, the Roadtrip Monster! InSitu photography, field herping, and venomous keeping, all rolled into the great state of Texas! @roadtripmonster@nipperread@knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.16: Spring CatchUp | 05 Jul 2023 | 01:39:06 | |
VER Episode 16! Herping the Globe and Moving Venomous! Nipper and Phil do a bit of Springtime catching up!@NipperRead@Knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.15: The Calliophis Cowboy! | 21 May 2023 | 01:55:58 | |
In this episode we speak with the global phenomenon, Mr. Lou Boyer, AKA LouB747 on YouTube! The Calliophis cowboy tells us all about herping south east Asia and putting out some serious herp content!@loub747@NipperRead@Knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.14: Cody Will & The Rattlesnake Ranch! | 03 Apr 2023 | 01:01:59 | |
In this episode we speak with Cody Will about his Rattlesnake Ranch! The Rattlesnake Ranch is a private zoo in Arizona featuring one of the largest collections of rattlesnake species in the world! A must-listen for any Crote-Craver! @nipperread @knobtails.IG @rattlesnakeranch.az https://www.youtube.com/@rattlesnakeranchaz | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.13: The Learning Experience | 19 Feb 2023 | 00:39:08 | |
In this episode we speak about a topic that is seldom spoken. What happens when we take a venomous bite as a keeper? @NipperRead @knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.12: Buzztails with Saunders Drukker | 07 Feb 2023 | 01:30:36 | |
Venom Exchange Radio Ep.12: Buzztails with Saunders Drukker @VenomExchangeRadio @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.11: Review of the Year! | 30 Dec 2022 | 01:31:40 | |
In this episode we chat about our first year of the podcast, herping, keeping, and everything in-between! @nipperread @knobtails.ig | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.10: If Books Could Kill! | 31 Oct 2022 | 01:40:57 | |
Venom Exchange Radio! A Podcast for all things Venomous! Hosted By, Nipper Read and Phil Wolf. In this episode we chat with Scott & Tie Eipper about their new book, Australasian Elapids: Husbandry, Captive Care and Ecology! on IG: @nipperread @knobtails.IG @naturefouryou | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.9 - Skerpioene in the Mother City! | 28 Aug 2022 | 01:17:50 | |
Venom Exchange Radio! A Podcast for all things Venomous! Hosted By, Nipper Read and Phil Wolf. In this episode we chat all things scorpion related with Paul Bester from Cape Town South Africa! @paulbester_scorps | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.8: Nipper & Phil Catch-up! | 07 Aug 2022 | ||
Venom Exchange Radio! A Podcast for all things Venomous! Hosted By, Nipper Read and Phil Wolf In this episode we're playing catch-up! Chatting about current events in our collections and our recent trip to Arizona! @nipperread @knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.25: Abyssus in the abyss | 01 Jul 2024 | 01:41:16 | |
In this episode we catch up after the MPR Grand Canyon expedition and touch base on some recent venomous news! @nipperread @knobtails.IG @venomexchangeradio on YouTube! | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.7: Tie Eipper of Nature4You | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:05:46 | |
Venom Exchange Radio! A Podcast for all things Venomous! Hosted By, Nipper Read and Phil Wolf This episode we're joined by Tie Eipper of Nature4You! Tie is an avid author and keeper of venomous snakes of Australia! @nipperread @knobtails.IG @NatureFourYou | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.6: Kyle Ray of EAVS | 19 Jun 2022 | 01:00:38 | |
Venom Exchange Radio! A podcast for all things venomous! Hosted by Nipper Read and Phil Wolf. In this episode we speak with Kyle Ray of East African Venom Supply (EAVS) formerly known as Bio-Ken Africa, @nipperead @knobtails,ig @herpetoculturenetwork @mpr_network Venomous Etiquette Videos on YouTube | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.5: Matt McDowell | 02 May 2022 | 01:34:56 | |
Venom Exchange Radio! A Podcast for all things Venomous! This episode we interview Matt McDowell of Arboreal Obscurities! We chat about all things Boiga, feeding and husbandry tips, and how Matt keeps and breeds his collection. IG & FB - @Arboreal.Obscurities Hosted By, Nipper Read and Phil Wolf Check out Nipper and Phil's other contributions... The Herpetoculture Network - www.youtube.com/c/PalmettoCoastExoticsTHN The Morelia Python Network - www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ Venomous Etiquette Videos - www.youtube.com/channel/UC0KozTrYrzjiFI1CiPfiU6g | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.4 - N&P Chat | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:18:52 | |
Venom Exchange Radio Ep.4 - Nipper and Phil Catching up Husbandry topics, treating snake mites, travel talk, and crumpets. All of the crumpets... @nipperread @knobtails.IG Venomous Etiquette Videos - YouTube The Herpetoculture Network The MPR Network | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.3: Johan Marais of ASI | 06 Mar 2022 | 01:39:30 | |
Venom Exchange Radio! A Podcast for all things Venomous! Hosted By, Nipper Read and Phil Wolf. In this episode we are joined by Johan of the African Snakebite Institute to chat about snakes of Southern Africa! The African Snakebite Institute (ASI) is the leading resource for snakebite awareness, snake conservation and education in Southern Africa. to support the ASI and ASF, go to: https://www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/ as well as @africansnakebiteinstitute on IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.2: The Klaub King! | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:55:06 | |
Venom Exchange Radio! A Podcast for all things Venomous! Hosted By, Nipper Read and Phil Wolf. In this episode we have our first guest! Kyle Vargas, the Klaub King! Kyle joins us to talk about montane rattlesnakes and their husbandry. | |||
| Episode 1: Get to know Nipper and Phil | 02 Jan 2022 | 01:12:29 | |
Venom Exchange Radio! A Podcast for all things Venomous! Hosted By, Nipper Read and Phil Wolf Check out Nipper and Phil's other contributions... The Morelia Python Network - www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ The Herpetoculture Network - www.youtube.com/c/PalmettoCoastExoticsTHN Venomous Etiquette Videos - www.youtube.com/channel/UC0KozTrYrzjiFI1CiPfiU6g Release date: 2 January 2022 reptilereptilesherpetocultureherpetologysnakesnakesvenomvenomousvenomoussnakesvenomouskeepingviperelapidrattlesnakerattlercobra | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.24: Cross-Pond Compares | 01 May 2024 | 00:59:21 | |
Howdy Y'all! This episode we dive into the clinical effects of a recent EU viper bite and play a little catch-up! The paper is open and free below. @nipperread @knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.23: Hood Tats! | 18 Mar 2024 | 01:48:05 | |
VER proudly presents, our all cobras episode! In this episode we skim the surface of the Naja genus, and provide some insight into what is arguably the most iconic snake species, the Cobra! @nipperread @knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.22: A chat with Stephen Spawls | 28 Feb 2024 | 01:45:29 | |
In this episode we chat with renowned author and herpetologist Stephen Spawls about all things African! @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG Venom Exchange Radio on YouTube | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.21: Tour durch Europa! | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:24:02 | |
VER Ep.21: Tour durch Europa! Our first episode of 2024 and the start of our third season!!! In this episode we catch up from the holidays and give comprehensive cliff-notes on the venomous snakes of Europe! @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG VenomExchangeRadio on YouTube! | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.20: Mark O'Shea Part Deux! | 05 Dec 2023 | 02:19:02 | |
Mark O'Shea returns! In this episode we finish our world tour of amazing experiences from the legendary Mark O'Shea! Venom Exchange Radio on Instagram & YouTube! @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.19 - Osceola Meets Burgas! | 19 Oct 2023 | 01:20:44 | |
In this episode we recap our recent herp trips to Bulgaria and Northern Florida. A Toadtastic adventure!@Knobtails.IG@Nipperread@VenomExchangeRadio on YouTube & Instagram! | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.18 Mark O'Shea | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:47:15 | |
Venom Exchange Radio Ep.18 Mark O'SheaIn this episode we speak with world renowned Herpetologist Professor Mark O'Shea!Mark chats about his countless expeditions around the world in search of venomous reptiles and the adventures along the way! Nipper Read & Phil Wolf@NipperRead@Knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.29 Swedish Vipers with Rickard Ljunggren | 09 Nov 2024 | 01:04:59 | |
In this episode we speak with Swedish author and herper Rickard Ljunggren! Rickard has written several books about venomous snakes in Swedish and is currently translating his books into English. His recent title, "White-lipped pit viper: Trimeresurus albolabris" is available in English. We've included a link to it, as well as his other works below. Rickard Ljunggren Instagram - @rickard_ljunggren_ormar Rickard's Books - https://bookshop.org/p/books/white-lipped-pit-viper-trimeresurus-albolabris-rickard-ljunggren/21647489?ean=9789180576024 @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG @VenomExchangeRadio | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.28 Robert Wedderburn | 18 Oct 2024 | 01:43:42 | |
In this episode we chat with wildlife film maker Robert Wedderburn! From montane jungles in Ecuador, to the grasslands of KwaZulu-Natal, Robert dives into his many projects from around the globe! @RobertWedderburn https://www.youtube.com/@RobertWedderburn @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.35 Back in the Saddle! | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:19:50 | |
Pine Barrens, Aegean cliffs, and Philly Cheese Steaks, In this episode we cover it all! Back in the Saddle again, Nipper and Phil have a catch-up after a long summer break of travels. @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG VenomExchangeRadio on YouTube! | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.34 EU Scorps with Hannes Driemer | 29 Apr 2025 | 01:21:40 | |
In this Episode we speak with German arachnid enthusiast Hannes Driemer about all avenues of European Scorpions! @der_spinner @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG @venomexchangeradio | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.33 Namibian Venomous with Francois Theart! | 21 Mar 2025 | 01:31:56 | |
In this episode we chat with Namibian Herpetologist Francois Theart about Zebra cobra venom, herping for dwarf adders and much, much more! @f.theart on Instagram @snakesofnamibia3371 on YouTube https://www.snakesofnamibia.com @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG @venomexchangeradio | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.32 Indian Snakebite w/ Shaleen Attre | 06 Feb 2025 | 01:05:05 | |
In this episode we speak with PhD candidate in Bio Diversity Management from the University of Kent, Shaleen Attre about Indian snakebites and its effects on society! @VenomExchangeRadio @ShaleenAttre @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG VenomExchangeRadio.com | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.31 Herping with Eric Wachtel | 30 Jan 2025 | 01:15:14 | |
Fresh for 2025! In this episode we chat with Herpetologist Eric Wachtel about field herping, his research, and everything else venomous! https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/15/4/294 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590171024000146 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12024-023-00776-2 @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG VenomExchangeRadio on YouTube! | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.30 Cold Blooded Contributions Collab! | 17 Dec 2024 | 01:26:36 | |
In this Episode we collaborate with Scott and Tie from Nature 4 You! This is a cross over episode that will also be airing on Cold Blooded Contributions. In this episode we chat about our year, where we herped, what we saw and what we want to see. We talk about the species that alludes us and Phil gives us insight on how he met Nipper. There's a lot of laughs in this episode as four good mates catch up about the year they had in 2024. Nipper can be found: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nipperread/ (Please follow Nipper here so we can all stop hearing about him needing to be followed!) Phil can be found: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knobtails.ig/ Venom Exchange Radio can be found: Website: https://www.venomexchangeradio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551020534004 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venomexchangeradio/ Scott and Tie can be found on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildlifedemonstrations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturefouryou/ Website: www.wildlifedemonstrations.com Nature 4 You bookshop: https://www.wildlifedemonstrations.com/shop Follow the Cold-blooded Contributions Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095066316571 The Cold-blooded Contributions Podcast is proudly sponsored by Midwest Tongs. Midwest Tongs is the world's leader in snake handling equipment. Find Midwest here: Website: www.tongs.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/midwesttongs/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@midwesttongs Thanks for listening! Don't forget to rate us and follow us on your favourite podcast platform. We can be found on Spreaker, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Amazon Music/Audible, Podchaser, Deezer, Podcast Addict and JioSaavn. | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.38 Monsters & More with John Brueggen! | 22 Dec 2025 | 01:12:29 | |
In this episode we chat about all things MONSTER! Gila Monsters that is! We're joined by Gila expert John Brueggen to discuss keeping, breeding, and loving our favorite venomous lizard! https://www.alligatorfarm.com/ @brueggenmonsters @NipperRead @Knobtails.IG @VenomExchangeRadio VenomExchangeRadio.com | |||
| Venom Exchange Radio Ep.37 De Madrid al Cielo! | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:07:54 | |
Back from his recent trip to Spain, Nipper tells us all about galavanting across the Spanish landscape in search of European Vipers! De Madrid al Cielo! - "From Madrid to Heaven!" @VenomExchangeRadio @Nipperread @Knobtails.IG Venomexchangeradio.com | |||
| Vipera aspis & Amazonian Party Favors! | 11 Sep 2025 | 02:01:44 | |
In this episode we chat about Vipera aspis, southern Europe's most prevalent viper. With special guest, Herper/photographer Daniel Phillips and his personal experience with the "zig-zag" viper! @VenomExchangeRadio on IG https://www.flickr.com/photos/djp_phillips/ @herpetodaniel @nipperread @knobtails.IG @VenomExchangeRadio on YT | |||