Tortoise Tales: Stories from the Shell

Reptile Rendezvous Podcast

In this episode, we share some hilarious and heartwarming stories of monitor lizards and tortoises. We'll dive into the world of tortoises and their unique characteristics. From their slow and steady pace to their impressive longevity. We'll explore handling monitors, getting them used to you and so much more. Tune in for a shell of a good time! (00:00) Start (00:15) Intro to Terence (1:18) Can you take us back to the beginning? How did your journey start? (3:12) What are some common misconceptions about owning a tortoise as a pet? (6:51) Talk to us about monitor training and the ethics of keeping a large monitor (11:53) Sulcata tortoises and their size (13:42) Aldabra tortoises (15:02) What are the most significant challenges of keeping these types of reptiles in a domestic setting? (17:48) If you weren't in your current profession, what do you think you'd be doing? (21:19) Have you ever had any funny or interesting experiences with one of your pets? (27:38) Looking back, what's one lesson you've learned that you wish you knew earlier? (29:51) Where to find Terence online

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