Ep. 7 - Phil Goss U.S.A.R.K.

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS!

This weeks guest – Phil Goss PRESIDENT of The United States Association of Reptile Keepers (U.S.A.R.K.) and Goss Reptiles

http://www.usark.org

http://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers

Phil and Sean discuss the current issues facing us all with the new species additions of the Reticulated Python, Green Anaconda as well as two other rare Anaconda species. Phil describes the lawsuit against The Dept.of the Interior (USFWS) and its strength in our favor regarding interstate commerce.

WHAT HAPPENED in TINLEY PARK?!? We raised a SH!T TON of money for U.S.A.R.K.!!! Thanks to everyone involved with all of the hard work, donations and MONEY SPENT… we raised $113,000.00 in a MATTER of HOURS having a GREAT TIME AS A FAMILY! Wow!!!!!!!!

What can we do to help? How about bid in the RAACA Response Auction on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/groups/RAACAUCTIONS

Listen to this episode for plenty of details from our COMMANDER on the FRONT LINE, PHIL GOSS!!

SUPPORT U.S.A.R.K.!! http://www.usark.org

Sean answers a question from a friend and listener about SHIPPING! What was that first shipment like 15 years ago?!? What the hell does KNOWN SHIPPER mean?!? Sean talks about some of the different variables that come into play for shipping live reptiles!

Some great links for shipping products, shipping services & advice :

TSK Supply – Great source for ALL of your shipping and packaging needs. Dan Sutherland and crew offer everything you’ll ever need (i.e. snake bags, deli cups with/without air holes pre-drilled and a wide variety of insulated shipping boxes!

http://www.tsksupply.com

ShipYourReptiles.com – An online shipping service provider operated by Chad Brown & Robyn Markland (Former ProExotics duo)! Your SYR account will allow you to ship using a variety of FedEx services to ship your animals and products to your clients. They offer shipping supplies and shipping tips. Check out their LIVE ARRIVAL INSURANCE products for certain shipments that experience problems!!

http://www.shipyourreptiles.com

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Check this listing for some of our appearances coming up SOON...

2015 Expo Schedule (subject to change) :

National Reptile Breeders' Expo - Daytona

August 21-23, 2015 - Daytona Beach, FL

Affiliate Link: http://www.reptilebreedersexpo.com/

North American Reptile Breeders Conference - Arlington

August 29-30, 2015 - Arlington, TX

Affiliate Link: http://narbc.com/Arlington/arlington.html

North American Reptile Breeders Conference - Tinley

October 10-11, 2015 - Tinley Park, IL

Affiliate Link: http://narbc.com/Tinley/tinley_park.html

MORE BEING ADDED SOON!!!