Anthony Pierlioni, John Weir, Author at theTurtleRoom

John Weir

John is the host of The Pondcast (which Anthony co-hosts) and contributes to the development of theTurtleRoom's educational resources. Now an assistant coach with the Iona College Men's Basketball team, John has been a reptile enthusiast for his entire life, starting with Sunday trips to reptile shows with his father as a boy. He has worked with various species throughout his life including many species of snake, gecko and turtles. Most recently he has worked with the Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin), Mata Mata (Chelus fimbriata) and Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria). In college, John bred Bearded Dragons and Leopard Geckos. He also played Basketball for four years while receiving a degree in American History from Rhode Island College. After school he coached college basketball for three years and has since moved to Brooklyn, NY to pursue a career in standup comedy/writing. Throughout life John has been very passionate about raising awareness for issues related to human interaction with all types of fauna, especially our little coldblooded friends. John is a member of TurtleForum.com and TortoiseForum.org where he can be found on both as Johnny The Longshanks. You can contact him on Twitter @johnsbarelyhome or by email at [email protected]. For more about John, head to his bio page.

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The Pondcast, Episode 9 Preview

July 22, 2014 / Pondcast Preview, Videos / Leave a Comment

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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The Pondcast, Episode 8

Studbooks and SSPs

December 4, 2013 / The Pondcast / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 8 – Studbooks and SSPs. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, 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 other

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The Pondcast, Episode 7

Conservation Daydreaming

November 15, 2013 / The Pondcast / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 7 – Conservation Daydreaming. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, 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 other topics

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The Pondcast, Episode 6

Morals and Ethics

August 6, 2013 / The Pondcast / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 6 – Morals/Ethics. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, 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 other topics will

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The Pondcast Goes Herping, Part 3

August 2, 2013 / In the Field, Videos / Leave a Comment

John and Tony, hosts of The Pondcast, invite you on a trip out to catch turtles in their boat. Always a suave dresser, John describes what to wear on a herping trip. This video gives viewers a chance to listen to foolish banter and to see beautiful Painted Turtles and an angry juvenile Snapping Turtle.

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The Pondcast Goes Herping, Part 2

August 1, 2013 / In the Field, Videos / Leave a Comment

John and Tony, hosts of The Pondcast, invite you on a trip out to catch turtles in their boat. This video gives viewers a chance to listen to their sometimes foolish banter and to observe a beautiful Northern Brown Snake. Also, see what happens when you send a turtle nerd to catch snakes.

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The Pondcast Goes Herping, Part 1

July 31, 2013 / In the Field, Videos / 1 Comment

John and Tony, hosts of The Pondcast, invite you on a trip out to catch turtles in their boat. This video gives viewers a chance to listen to their sometimes foolish banter and to see beautiful Painted Turtles and an angry female Snapping Turtle.

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The Pondcast, Episode 5

Southeast Asia

July 3, 2013 / The Pondcast / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 5 – Southeast Asia. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, 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 other topics

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The Pondcast, Episode 4

What Might the Future Hold?

May 8, 2013 / The Pondcast / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 4 – What Might the Future Hold? This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, 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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