232: Abandoned Pet Reptiles: A Hidden Crisis And How To Fix It | Jordan Lyndon

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232: Abandoned Pet Reptiles: A Hidden Crisis and How to Fix It | Jordan Lyndon - AAH

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Jordan Lindon of Midland Reptile Rescue in Birmingham, UK discusses his experience in running his reptile rescue, the finances involved, the importance of a strong community, and the operations day-to-day. This episode is a great one to tune into if you are someone with aspirations to run a reptile rescue; this truly goes over Jordan’s experience and viewpoints in the function of a reptile rescue in the community. Jordan also talks about mistakes to avoid, legislation viewpoints, species he sees frequently surrendered, and his set-up from taking in surrenders to adopting out. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/232-midlands-reptile-rescue/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Midland Reptile Rescue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birminghamreptilerescue/Midland Reptile Rescue TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midlandsreptilerescueMidland Reptile Rescue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandsreptilerescue/Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/midlandsreptilerescue/

WE DISCUSS:

00:00 Introducing Jordan Lindon - Midland Reptile Rescue

2:38 Coming Up: Zoo Med ReptiTemp Dimming Thermometer

3:10 Coming Up: The Bio Dude Bioactive Substrates + Dietary Supplements

3:45 Welcome Jordan + Motivations To Start a Reptile Rescue and Expenses

8:27 Demand For The Reptile Rescue + Looking For Homes

12:25 Home Set-Up of The Rescue + Finances

15:24 The Wrong Side Of Rescues + Legislation

17:35 Memorable Surrenders

19:38 Legislation in Banning Reptiles + Large Snakes

21:26 How Many Species Does Jordan Have Now + First Aid in Reptiles

23:21 How Do Animals Get Adopted Out?

24:31 Zoo Med ReptiTemp Dimming Thermometer

26:02 Rescues Being a Safety Net

29:42 Tips in Starting a Reptile Rescue

32:08 Care Resources + Strange Species

34:28 The Bio Dude Bioactive Substrates + Dietary Supplements

35:28 Jordan’s Personal Animals

37:45 Transitioning Homes For Reptiles

40:44 Jordan’s Feelings On Pet Shops, Breeders, and Expos

46:24 Abandoned Reptiles Experiences

48:06 Commonly Surrendered Species

49:24 Plans For Youtube Channel/Social Media + Profits

53:16 Goals in Rescuing + Education Services

54:47 Major Mistakes to Avoid + Quarantining

57:18 The Importance of Rescues

59:19 Closing Thoughts

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