Gecko Nation Radio

Airing Sunday 8/31/14 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Super sized Leopard Geckos are highly sought after in the hobby. For some, size certainly does matter. Join us for a fun discussion all about Giants and other morphs that Keith Kiggins works with over at Giantleopardgecko.com. GNR is proud to have Keith as a sponsor to the show as well. Hang out with us in the chatroom. The chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers and appears shortly before the show starts. Maybe there will be a prize for listeners?? Check him out at www.giantleopardgecko.com Follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio

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Oliver Kuepper joins us for an interesting discussion about Naultinus grayii (The New Zealand green gecko) and his experiences keeping them in captivity. This species is usually the holy grail for many gecko breeders and enthusiasts incuding myself. Ollie also works with other rare species of geckos not commonly seen in the trade. Visit his Blog at http://rawdogreptiles.blogspot.com/  For this special episode I will be joined by Tim Walton from Slice of the Jungle as my co host.  Please join us in the chatroom while the show airs. The chatroom is easily accessible from a pc or tablet and works best with google and fire fox browsers.Get there by following the show link at the start of the show. Thank you for making Gecko Nation Radio a global success. Visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio

Brian Breikss of Breaking Balls joined us for an informative show on Ball Python morphs and his special projects including the Red Head. We talked about a lot of important issue in the hobby today as well. Steve barker (Our newsanchor) brought us important news updates on the Jeremy Stone case with The Princess Diamond project.  follow our guest on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BreakingBallsReptiles?fref=photo

Airing Sunday July 27, 2014 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The Godfather of Leopard Geckos Ron Tremper has a bunch of exciting updates for the community. Hear it first on Gecko Nation Radio Sunday. Ron is a world renown breeder of the finest Leopard Geckos, Snakes, Tortoises and more. No one has contributed more to Leopard Geckos than Ron. He continually amazes us with his creations. Join us in the chatroom and call in with your questions or comments at 646-478-5331. Visit his website at www.leopardgecko.com

What happens when animals are abandoned or let loose? What happens when someone can no longer care for that $75.00 baby alligator that is now 100 pounds? Many wind up with Christina Obrect at her Reptile and Animal sanctuary that she runs from her home in Pennsylvania. I have seen it for myself and it is quite impressive. She has maximized the space that she has to care for as many needy creatures that she can. Her front porch has a gator pond built into it! Join us as we discuss what it takes to run a sanctuary such as hers. The trials and tribulations, the good and the bad. She has seen it all. She is also a trainer and handler of Alligators in addition to being a Lieutenant in her fire company. We will also open the phone lines to take your calls in the second half of the show. Be sure to join us in the chatroom while the broadcast is going on. the chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers.  Check out her site at www.christinaspets.com

Jonathan Boone, global wildlife photographer and researcher, has studied the captive husbandry and propagation of geckos since 1979. His work began at the young age of 14, when he purchased his first geckos from a local pet store and attended monthly herpetological meetings at the Tulsa Zoo. His first geckos included leopard geckos and day geckos of the genus Phelsuma. Since then, Jon's collection has expanded to include some of the rarest and most obscure geckos in the world. He has travelled globally, with field research emphasis in Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and northern and southern Africa. In addition to his extensive field research, Jon has published numerous articles in popular herpetological journals. He has also assisted other authors by sharing findings as well as photographs from his husbandry experience and field research. Exploring new possibilities, Jon has pioneered several practices in gecko husbandry, including innovative cage design, nutrition and mimicking seasonal rhy

Airing live Sunday at 8:00 PM EST (All past shows are avialble for download on Itunes and at www.blogtalkradio.com/GeckoNationRadio Join us for an interesting interview with Jordan Russell of California Breeders Union. Jordan always has amazing and exotic animals to offer the community. His involvment in the RAACA fundraising for USARK is of paramount importance in today's fight to keep our rights to own exotics pets. He has been instrumental at raising thouands of dollars for this cause. Our discussion will cover a broad array of topics. Please join us in the chatroom and of course you are welcome to call in with your comments or questions at 646-478-5331. Follow the Gecko nation Radio facebook page at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio

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Join us for a fun evening of Gecko conversation. I am joined by Julie Bergman of www.geckoranch.com and Marcia Mc Guinness of Golden Gate Geckos is my co host. Julie Bergman is one of the pioneers of Leopard Gecko morph making going back 2 decades. She is also the former president of the Global Gecko Association and author of several gecko related books and counltess articles. Julie works with many species of geckos but her true love is Phelsuma species (Day Geckos). You can check out her work at www.geckoranch.com. Please like and follow the Gecko Nation radio Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio 

Airing Sunday June 16, 2014 Jeff Ribeiro joins us to discuss his amazing invention, Repti Ledge. Have you ever thought of something functional that could help people or more specifically Herpers? Jeff has and made his vision a reality. Join us as we discuss how and why he thought of this great contraption. The phone lines will be open for your questions and comments and our nightly raffle for callers will of course be happening. Hope to see you in th chatroom. The Blog Talk chatroom works best with Google Chrome and Firefox browsers. It will launch usually 5 minutes before the show starts. If you do not see it simply refresh the page. Until Sunday :) Follow the Gecko Nation Radio facebook page at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio and Repti Ledge at www.facebook.com/Reptiledge and www.reptiledge.com

If you are a keeper and breeder of Reptiles and other Herps in America you will be passing your animals offspring on to other people. You may ship anywhere in the US overnight in most cases or do local pick ups and drop offs. Having your pets offspring reach other countries can be a confusing and often expensive process. Many of us don't even try to figure it out because we feel it will be to much of a hassle. This episode aims to answer all your questions about international shipping to Canada. Sam Fard of Reptile Express Canada joins us for an informative evening about a variety of topics related to the export of animals from the US to Canada. Don't wonder about it anymore. Tune in and learn how to do it. You can visit their site at www.reptileexpress.com. Join us in the chatroom during the show. Just follow the show link on your computer and wait for the chatroom to appear shortly before the show starts. The Blog Talk site works best with Google and Firefox browsers. Please visit the Gecko Nation Radio fa

Airdate June 1st 2014 at 8:00 PM EST. New Leopard Gecko aficionado Darry Burton joins us for a fun evening about the hobby. Darryl has extensive experience in keeping many species of snakes "back in the day" and also was co owner of The Mouse Factory (a very popular feeder business 20+ years ago). Darryl has recenty gotten back into herpetoculture and has chosen Leopard Geckos as his primary focus. We will discuss what its like being a new hobbyist in todays gecko game and also reminisce on the good old days of herpetoculture that he and I know very well. We will open the phone lines for your calls in the second half and of course there will be a raffle and prize for callers.. We'd love to hear your beginner stories and what you like most about being involved with herpetoculture. See you in the chatroom. To join us in the chatroom simply follow this show link. Shortly before the show starts the chat room will be avialable. Just scroll down. If you don't see it refresh your page. The Blogtalk site works best

Airing 5/25/14 Gargoyle Geckos!! We will be joined by Paul Morlock of Rhac House to discuss Gargoyle Geckos and othe Rhacs. RhacHouse is a husband and wife team with more than twenty years' experience in reptile husbandry. They specialize in the selective breeding of high quality Gargoyle Geckos (R. auriculatus) also sometimes called the Knob-headed Giant Gecko or the New Caledonian Bumpy Gecko. Their calm temperament, wide range of patterns and colors mixed with the simplicity of their care make them a perfect gecko for beginners and advanced keepers alike. These interesting geckos are quickly becoming very popular in the hobby. Especially now that breeders like Rhac House have been able to selectively breed for color and patterns that have never been seen in nature.  Follow Gecko Nation Radio on facebook for show links, contests, and all kinds of stuff Herp related. www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio Visit Rhac House at http://rhachouse.com/available.html  

Air date 5/18/14 at 8:00 PM EST: Shawn Gray from Night Glow Reptiles joins us for an evening of Herp topics. Night Glow Reptiles is a small family run operation that specializes in breeding leopard geckos. They also work with several other gecko species, blue tongue skinks, panther chameleons, tortoises, and turtles. All of their animals are bred in house and their lineage is well documented. We will cover Leopard Geckos, Blue Tongue Skinks in addition to Shawns other endeavors.  Visit the Gecko Nation Radio facebook page at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio

Yes you heard that right. The snake guru himself has fallen for Leopard Geckos! All you hardcore snake fans probably didn't think that could happen. Well, we will get into Brian's new interest in these awesome lizards and also cover his other endeaavors. Brian is a self made man that has followed his dreams in herpetoculture. He has traveled the world and is a valuable part of our great community and industry. Join us for this epic interview. See you all in the chatroom! Follow the Gecko Nation Radio Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio

Tuesday 5/6/14 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time:  How to ship your animals with Reptiles Express In this very special episode we will be talking with Michael Houtzager and Debbie Price of Reptiles Express. If you ship your animals or are getting to the point where you will be shipping live animals, you need to hear this episode. It will answer all your questions regarding live animal shipping and how they safely get to your home or to your customers. Be a more educated consumer and know the shipping process in this essential discussion. The phone lines will be open and we will take your questions or comments. Call 646-478-5331 and you will be entered into the call que. We will have our nightly raffle and one caller will receive a cool prize. You can also join us in the chatroom when the show starts. Blogtalk chatrooms work best with Google Chrome and Firefox search engines. Hope you can make it. The episode will be available for download anytime after from Blogtalkradio or Itunes.  Stick with the best and use Rep

In this episode we will host an evening of open lines. We may even make a few of our own phone calls. To participate call 646-478-5331. We will of course do our nightly raffle for callers. The prize will be announced during the show. So far John Scarbrough will be joining me. John is the owner of Gecko Boa Reptiles and a proud sponsor of Gecko Nation Radio. All are welcome. See you in the chatroom. Visit the shows facebook page at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio

Join us for a Gecko Nation Radio exclusive interview with Matt Baronak of Sasobek Reptiles. Matt is known world over for his morph combos and special projects such as the G-Project. He has pioneered the White & Yellow gene here in the US and helped give us a whole new chapter in combos. Having one of the most diverse collections on the planet he never ceases to amaze the community with his incredible creations. Follow him on facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/sasobekreptiles We welcome callers in the second half of our interviews so get your questions answered by calling in. Follow the Gecko Nation Radio facebook page for show inks, infor, and contests. www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio Thank you for making our little show now a worldwide success!

Marcia Mc Guiness and I will be hosting an evening of open lines and unscripted conversation. Call in and be a part of the fun! The call in number is 646-478-5331. Follow the Gecko Nation Radio facebook page for show links, info and contests: www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadi