The Pondcast

Guest Kévin Labille joins John and Anthony to talk about the Chelonians of Africa. Topics include: Pelusios seychellensis never existed; Cyclanorbis elegans (Nubian Flapshell Turtle) is nearly extinct, but almost noone seems to notice; Pelomedusa being split into 10 species from 1; Lack of interest in African freshwater turtles by American keepers; and the work now being done by Tomas Diagne and the African Chelonian Institute (ACI). Stay tuned for increased collaboration between the ACI and tTR.

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 11: Prehistoric Connection. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, in an educational manner, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, …

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John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 10: #GoGrey. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, in an educational manner, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and …

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John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 9 – The Pondcast Goes Live! This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, in an educational manner, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive …

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