Abandoned Pet Reptiles: A Hidden Crisis and How to Fix It - Ep. 232

Ep. 232 - 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/ #232 #JordanLindon #animalsathomepodcast JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Midland Reptile Rescue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birminghamreptilerescue/ Midland Reptile Rescue TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midlandsreptilerescue Midland Reptile Rescue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandsreptilerescue/ Photos and Video in Episode: https://www.instagram.com/midlandsreptilerescue/ 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 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: APPLE► https://apple.co/347PjSO SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI GOOGLE► https://bit.ly/3dX6bQq STITCHER► https://bit.ly/2UFzwHM _________________________________________ WEBSITE► https://www.animalsathome.ca EMAIL►hello@animalsathome.ca FACEBOOK► https://www.facebook.com/AnimalsatHome.ca/ INSTAGRAM► https://www.instagram.com/animalsathomeca/ DONATE TO AMAZON RAINFOREST CONSERVANCY (ARC): http://amazonrainforestconservancy.com/ BELOW ARE MY AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER: More information here: https://www.animalsathome.ca/affiliate-disclaimer/ PODCAST EQUIPMENT: ZOOM H6: https://amzn.to/3n2YBIP Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2Gqx2Ze Microphone Boom: https://amzn.to/33g40UT Microphone Desk Stand: https://amzn.to/34r6wHx Head Phones: https://amzn.to/3cLmdNl FILM & OTHER EQUIPMENT: Shelving Unit: https://amzn.to/2waz0nD Camera: http://amzn.to/2D8Ed0w Lavalier Microphone: http://amzn.to/2oPjpac Action Camera: http://amzn.to/2HeDug Voice Over Microphone: https://amzn.to/2AXyq22 Drill: https://amzn.to/2SH9Veg ABOUT DILLON: Welcome to my channel, Animals at Home! Here you will find the reptile videos I have made as well as video versions of The Animals at Home Podcast! The podcast mainly focuses on the pet reptile industry. My mission with Animals at Home is simple: To inspire others to push the limits of their reptile husbandry by promoting the importance of high-level, creative husbandry individualized for each reptile. https://youtu.be/ey7KGzg3N9M