WE FOUND A NEW GECKO! & Government Releases Snake to Fight Invasive Species | Reptiles With Podcast

A newly discovered gecko species a.k.a Blyde River flat gecko or rondavel rock gecko. And Florida's bold move to release indigo snakes to battle invasive animals - what does it all mean for the reptile hobby?? On this episode of the reptiles with podcast, we explore how governments use animals to combat ecological problems, and why reptile businesses are once again facing legal scrutiny. With increase pressure from mainstream fear and pet trade controversies, the hobby we love is in jeopardy. We break this all down, share our insights, and talk about the future for reptile keepers.Sponsored by:MorphMarket: https://www.morphmarket.com/Dubia.com: https://dubiaroaches.com/Coco2Go: https://shop.cocodude.com/Timestamps:00:00 Florida releases Indigo Snakes to battle invasive species03:00 Government interfering with ecological issues by releasing other animals19:40 What is a Burmese Python “Judas Snake”24:26 Iguanas found in Jamaica 25:10 Gecko rediscovered in South Africa32:08 Mid Florida Displays sued by Tennessee Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/joinSubscribe & Hit the Bell to STAY INFORMED!MERCH: https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 HostsYoshii @modernreptileshop Chuckey @madbioreptilesEric @reptiverseLinks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/joinThe Reptiles With Podcast covers Repti-Culture with a comedic twist. We aim to give different perspectives on all topics, even the controversial ones.#reptilenews #geckodiscovery #indigosnake #invasivespecies #reptilehobby #pettrade #herpetology #wildlife #reptilebusiness #reptilebreeder #reptilekeeper #zookeepers #reptileeducation #reptileswithpodcast #reptilepodcast