Send us your Florida questions! Ross Allen's daughter, Betty Allen Bashaw, talks about growing up around her father's menagerie, some of her most interesting tasks at the Ross Allen Institute, and how to get a gator to take a nap. Pictured: A young Betty Allen holds an indigo snake (now threatened) at Ross Allen's Reptile Institute. Photo courtesy of Betty Allen Bashaw. Support the show Question or comment? Email us at cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsle...

Florida Spectacular

Cathy Salustri & Rick Kilby

Episode 234: Growing Up at Silver Springs, Ross Allen, and How To Make a Gator Take a Nap

DEC 10, 202540 MIN
Florida Spectacular

Episode 234: Growing Up at Silver Springs, Ross Allen, and How To Make a Gator Take a Nap

DEC 10, 202540 MIN

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Send us your Florida questions!

Ross Allen's daughter, Betty Allen Bashaw, talks about growing up around her father's menagerie, some of her most interesting tasks at the Ross Allen Institute, and how to get a gator to take a nap.

Pictured: A young Betty Allen holds an indigo snake (now threatened) at Ross Allen's Reptile Institute. Photo courtesy of Betty Allen Bashaw.

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