CrocKast Podcast
Nathanael Truax
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In this podcast series, Nate and Matt interview the leading figures in field herping, reptile research, zoo work and captive reptile husbandry. Join us as we explore and learn from the best in the world!
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DEC 6, 2025
Crotalus Catchup with Dr. James Emerson | Reptile Ramblings #28
<p>In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Dr. James Emerson (IG @yovo_adahoatoo) of Texas State University to come on and talk about his research work with rattlesnakes and other serpent species all over Texas.</p><p></p><p>Check out Serpentine Expeditions and use code CK25 at checkout for $100 off your next herping trip! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/">https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/</a></p>
91 MIN
NOV 9, 2025
Beep-Bopping around South Carolina with Jacob Bratz | Reptile Ramblings #27
<p>In this episode Nate and Bryant (<a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/@goldenhipsterjourneys6728">@goldenhipsterjourneys6728</a> ) are joined by Jacob Bratz of Long Leaf Reptilia and the Herpetoculture Network to talk about his experiences keeping various snake species, and some of his adventures herping around the United States, especially in South Carolina. </p><p>Check out Serpentine Expeditions and use code CK25 when booking for $100 off of your next herping adventure!</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/">https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/</a></p>
109 MIN
OCT 16, 2025
Herping in Mexico and California with Blaine Mazzetti | Reptile Ramblings #26
<p>In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Blaine Mazzetti ( <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Mazzettis.find.snakes">@Mazzettis.find.snakes</a> ) to talk all about his adventures herping in the southwestern United States and Mexico. This will also be our last livestream for some time. We will be switching over to prerecorded episodes for the foreseeable future. </p><p>Check out Serpentine Expeditions and use code CK25 when booking for $100 off of your next herping adventure! </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/">https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/</a></p>
83 MIN
OCT 10, 2025
An Adventurous Herping Life with Rob Alleva | Reptile Ramblings #25
<p>In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Rob Alleva (IG @cavemanrob) to talk about his many adventures herping around the world. From the depths of the <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/amazon">#amazon</a> to the foot of the pyramids join us as we talk about some of the incredible wildlife Rob has seen Please subscribe to Rob's channel @Snakesandsafaris for more herping content! </p><p></p><p>Check out Serpentine Expeditions and use code CK25 when booking for $100 off of your next herping adventure! </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/">https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/</a></p>
137 MIN
OCT 4, 2025
Is Herping the Midwest Best? | Reptile Ramblings #24
<p>In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Michael Taylor (IG @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://michael.taylor.photography">michael.taylor.photography</a>) to talk about his <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/herping">#herping</a> experiences in Indiana and the rest of the Midwest, along with his adventures out west. We'll also talk a bit about the differences and contrasts between these two regions on North America. </p><p>Check out our sponsor Serpentine Expeditions and use code CK25 at checkout for $100 off of your next booking with them! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/">https://www.serpentineexpeditions.com/</a></p>
127 MIN
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