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The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast

The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast

By: Ava De Jesus - Jurassic Wildlife
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Each episode, we'll dive into the most interesting (and often controversial!) topics in the reptile industry. From genetics and breeding, to behaviour, enrichment, ethics, and beyond. We’re here to challenge outdated practices and elevate the standard of reptile keeping through honest conversation, evidence-based care, and a deep respect for the animals we love. Whether you're a keeper, breeder, hobbyist, or enthusiast — this one’s for you!Ava De Jesus - Jurassic Wildlife Biological Sciences Science
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  • Bitten By A VENOMOUS Snake w/ Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers | Jurassic Wildlife
    Aug 19 2025

    For this episode, I've invited on Summer from Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers to help answer some commonly asked questions about reptiles, and share some CRAZY snake catching stories - including her getting bitten by a VENOMOUS snake, getting bitten on the FACE by a carpet python, and her LOSING part of her vision from a snake tooth in her eye!



    Want More Of Summer?

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snakecatchwithsummer/

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Summers-Snake-Rescue-and-Relocation



    Want More Of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers?

    🌐 Website: www.thesnakecatcher.com.au

    📞 Phone: 0408 545 440

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinecoastsnakecatchers/

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastSnakeCatchers

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnycoastsnakecatchers

    🎬 Youtube : @sunshinecoastsnakecatchers



    0:00 - Introduction

    1:02 - Summer The Snake Catcher

    4:59 - Myths & Misinformation

    5:58 - Start Of Summer's Snake Catching Journey

    6:34 - Snake Catching Stories

    9:10 - Price Of Hiring A Snake Catcher

    13:29 - Process Of Snake Relocation

    15:31 - Client Reactions To Snakes & Snake Catching

    17:39 - Snake Bite To The Face!

    18:57 - Venomous Snake Bite!

    22:06 - Why Summer Became A Snake Catcher

    23:06 - How To Deter Snakes

    24:03 - Relocating Mama Snakes & Injured Snakes

    25:52 - Relocating Other Animal Species

    26:47 - Process Of Becoming A Snake Catcher Legally

    29:38 - Crazy Client Stories

    32:40 - Reptile Education & Misconceptions

    42:47 - Omnomlete Yawning & Ending



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    Want more?

    🌐 Website: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/

    📆 Book a husbandry consult: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/products/snake-husbandry-consults

    🐍 Shop live reptiles: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/collections/snakes

    🛒 Shop products: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/collections/products

    📖 Read our blog: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/blogs/education

    🍃 About Jurassic Wildlife: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/pages/about



    Socials!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicwildlife/

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JurassicWildlife/

    📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/jurassicwildlife/

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jurassic.wildlife

    🎬 Youtube: @JurassicWildlife



    Contact us!

    📩 Email: jurassicwildlife@gmail.com

    📞 Phone: 0438 881 266

    📍 Location: Gold Coast, QLD


    #jurassicwildlife #snakecatcher #venomoussnakerescue #snakebite #venomousanimals #snake #snakecatching #animalresue

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    43 mins
  • How To Care For Your Reptile PROPERLY | The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast
    Aug 5 2025

    Did you know that making sure you’re doing this ONE thing right can dramatically decrease the chance of your reptile getting sick? In this episode we're going over the fundamentals of reptile husbandry as a whole, and we are doing in a way that you can apply to ANY reptile species -so that you can make sure your reptiles are happy and healthy! 0:00 - Introduction 2:32 - Husbandry Consultations2:52 - Top Tip For Adequate Husbandry 3:37 - Housing5:42 - Temperature8:06 - Lighting9:47 - Enrichment 11:15 - Nutrition12:58 - Ending & bloopers Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Deezer, IHeartPodcasts, PocketCasts, and more!Want more?🌐 Website: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/📆 Book a husbandry consult: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/products/snake-husbandry-consults🐍 Shop live reptiles: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/collections/snakes🛒 Shop products: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/collections/products📖 Read our blog: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/blogs/education🍃 About Jurassic Wildlife: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/pages/aboutSocials!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicwildlife/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JurassicWildlife/📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/jurassicwildlife/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jurassic.wildlife🎬 Youtube: @JurassicWildlife Contact us!📩 Email: jurassicwildlife@gmail.com📞 Phone: 0438 881 266📍 Location: Gold Coast, QLD#jurassicwildlife #reptilecare #petcare #reptilehusbandry #howtocareforreptiles #petreptile #petsnake

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    13 mins
  • Husbandry, Ethics, & Bad Reptile Breeders | The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast
    Jul 22 2025

    If you don't know me...i’m Ava, Antaresia breeder, veterinary nurse, and the founder of Jurassic Wildlife - where we specialise in exotic morphs and ethical breeding and keeping practices.


    In this first episode, we’re diving straight into the basics of husbandry, ethics, and the bad reptile keepers/breeders out there. We’re talking about the standards that should be non-negotiable, why enrichment should be considered a bare basic, and how too many reptile keepers and breeders are still clinging to lazy practices. I’m here to challenge the acceptable and advocate for keeping animals in a way that allows them to thrive, not just survive.


    If you’re a keeper, breeder, hobbyist, or enthusiast who actually gives a damn about animal welfare — you’re in the right place!



    0:00 - Introduction to animal welfare

    1:33 - The common mindset towards enrichment

    5:05 - Misinformation and bad reptile breeders/keepers

    12:14 - Final comments and ending



    Want more?

    🌐 Website - https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/

    📆 Book a husbandry consult - https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/products/snake-husbandry-consults

    🐍 Shop live reptiles - https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/collections/snakes

    🛒 Shop products - https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/collections/products

    📖 Read our blog - https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/blogs/education

    🍃 About Jurassic Wildlife - https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/pages/about


    Socials!

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicwildlife/

    📘 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JurassicWildlife/

    📌 Pinterest - https://au.pinterest.com/jurassicwildlife/

    🎵 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jurassic.wildlife

    🎬 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@jurassicwildlife


    Contact us!

    📩 Email: jurassicwildlife@gmail.com

    📞 Phone: 0438 881 266

    📍 Location: Gold Coast, QLD




    #jurassicwildlife #snakehusbandry #ethicalbreeding #antaresia #pythoncare #exoticpets #reptilepodcast #reptilekeeping #reptileethics #snakepodcast #animalwelfare #enrichment #reptilecommunity #reptilekeeper #reptileeducation

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    13 mins
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