Interview
Chelonians
Industry Spotlight: Tyler Brooks
Caiman lizards, giant skinks, and tortoises with a hinge in their back. Just a few of the many things that make Tortuga Fantana tick!
Tyler Brooks, or “TorugaFontana” (his Instagram handle) is an avid tortoise...
Stories
Hal Cogger: Interview with an Aussie Icon
By Tie Eipper
Dr. Harold G. Cogger is, to us Aussie herpers, what Vegemite is to those weird Australians who don’t like reptiles. For over 50 years Hal has dedicated his time, knowledge, and enthusiasm...
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Alan Stevens of Origins Reptile
One of the latest shows to join the Morelia Python Radio Network is The Monitor Keeping Podcast which is hosted by Alan Stevens and Khai Phan. Alan Stevens is the industry spotlight for this...
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Dr. Kevin Messenger
HM: Who are you and what do you do?
KM: My name is Kevin Messenger and I am a professor at Nanjing Forestry University in China. I grew up in Charlotte, NC and have had...
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Frank Payne
HM: What was your initial draw to lizards that drove you to primarily focus on them?
FP: I’m originally from Texas and I spent the early part of my childhood and every summer there. I...
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Owen McIntyre of Rogue Reptiles and MPR
HM: How did you get into the hobby?
OM: Before college, I was actually afraid of snakes. My freshman year, I decided it was time to get over that. (Plus, they’re way cooler to keep...
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Justin Elden of the Highlands & Islands Conservatory
HM: Who are you and what is your background in herps personally and professionally?
JE: My name is Justin and my professional and personal interest in Herpetology overlaps a bit. I maintain a personal collection...
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Jennifer & Clint Martin of BlackBox Cages & Rack Systems
HM: What have you kept or what do you currently keep?
JM: We currently keep some Hognoses, Boas, Ball Pythons, Kingsnakes, Leopard Geckos, a Pixie Frog and a Leopard Tortoise. Looking to get a Leachie...
