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Snake Talk

Snake Talk

By: Dr. Chris Jenkins
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Faced with a world that instinctually persecutes snakes, Dr. Jenkins talks with the foremost experts on snake biology and conservation. The discussions range widely including topics such as snake ecology, snakebites, and captive breeding. All of the conversations have the same goal, to help the listener increase their knowledge and leave behind any irrational fears of snakes.2020-2021 Snake Talk Podcast Biological Sciences Natural History Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Student Perspectives: Tropical Ecology

    Student Perspectives: Tropical Ecology
    Apr 3 2026

    Dr. Jenkins sits down with Sam Schenker from North Carolina. Sam is a high school student who has already done an incredible amount of work to advance her career as a herpetologist. Multiple herp focused ecotourism trips led to interests in research and photography. Sam started by taking the Master Herpetologist class and then began working with a conservation organization in Ecuador. She also works with former Snake Talk guest, Dr. Reynolds, at University of North Carolina Asheville. They discuss Sam’s journey and where she hopes the future will take her.

    Connect with Sam at the Khamai Foundation, or on her website, Scale Snaps.

    Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.

    Shop Snake Talk merch.

    If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 152 | Student Perspectives: Rare Amphibians

    152 | Student Perspectives: Rare Amphibians
    Mar 20 2026

    Dr. Jenkins sits down with Jade Samples and Eva Kerr, recent graduate students from the University of Georgia (UGA) who both study rare amphibians that breed in isolated wetlands. During their time at UGA, Jade and Eva collaborated on statewide surveys to better understand where these elusive species occur and what environmental factors shape their distribution.

    Jade shares insights from her work on Striped Newt reintroductions, exploring the factors that influence whether restored populations succeed. Eva dives into her research on Gopher Frogs, examining gene flow in different landscapes and describing the ecological model she developed to simulate how disturbance can influence their populations and long-term persistence.

    Connect with Jade and Eva at Dr. Maerz’s Herpetology Laboratory at UGA.

    Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.

    Shop Snake Talk merch.

    If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 151 | Student Perspectives: Antivenom

    151 | Student Perspectives: Antivenom
    Mar 6 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Jenkins sits down with Cameron Ketchum and Ariana Coles, undergraduate researchers at the University of Northern Colorado, to discuss their undergraduate research on snake venom. The conversation focuses on efforts to characterize rattlesnake venom across the Americas and how this work can help make antivenom more efficient.

    Connect with Cameron and Ariana at the University of Northern Colorado.

    Looking to learn more about venom? Check out Snake Talk 117 | Snake Venom with Dr. Stephen Mackessy.

    Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.

    Shop Snake Talk merch.

    If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.
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    52 mins
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Really in-depth and entertaining look at the all common but not too well known copperhead. Style of the podcast and interviewing makes it’s both interesting and easy enough to follow with kids around too.

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I love this podcast, though I wish there were more coverage of some of the other snake taxa.

Great podcast!

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I listen to this on my way to work and back. I live that there's a podcast about snakes. we need more positive press about these greatly under-appreciated animals.

Best podcast out there

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