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Exotic Pets™

Tracie Hotchnerwww.radiopetlady.com
The show for people interested in pets that slither, hop, creep, fly or swim:  from bunnies to iguanas, parrots to ferrets, snakes to tortoises. Information on the physical requirements of these exotic pets and how to manage the often challenging environment and correct diet essential to their welfare.Co-hosted by Dr. Doug Mader, author of "The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital,"who is a world-renowned specialist on exotic animals, author of four major veterinary textbooks on reptile and amphibians, and a passionate educator.Early episodes of this show were co-hosted by Dr. Karen Rosenthal, Director of Exotic Animal Medicine at several institutions of higher learning.
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Episodes

Petula the Corn Snake asks “What’s for Dinner?”

#226: Musician Alex Rybek lists the advantages of having a snake as a pet --- Petula is quiet, hypoallergenic, undemanding and an object of beauty. [However, Petula’s weekly meal does require dangling a defrosted mouse with a forceps.]

Aug 12, 202318 min

This Epic Heat is Deadly to Exotics

#228: Protect your vulnerable exotics from mercury-busting temperatures. Parrots, Jackson's chameleons, bunnies, small birds and mammals can all die in un-air-conditioned indoor spaces or outdoors, too. Dr. Doug suggests ways to keep them cool.

Aug 07, 202317 min

Avoiding Bumblefoot in Guinea Pigs

#225: Dr. Doug extols the virtues of friendly, easy to keep and affectionate guinea pigs as his favorite “starter pet” for kids. But he cautions to house them correctly or they can get bumblefoot!

Jul 31, 202320 min

A Day in the Life of Two Mexican Tortoises

Laura Cohen discusses her tortoises, Pedro and Petra (featured in “In Good Company”), acquired from live animal market in Mexico City, and have lifespan of 100 years

Jul 17, 202320 min

A Tortoise Can Come When Called!

Dr. Doug gives an overview of tortoises: love to have shell rubbed, scratched under chin, learn their name, come when called, keep growing until they die, up to 250 lbs, live for 80+ years

Jul 10, 202321 min

The Frog with a Tumor on His Face

The tale of a horned frog the size of a softball that ate its own tumor is a preview of Dr. Doug Mader's upcoming sequel memoir

Jul 03, 202315 min

An African Gray Keeps the Baby at Bay

Jenny & Joel thought they weren't going to have a child because of their parrots (a rare Greater Vasa parrot and a African Grey parrot) but had a baby anyway

Jun 26, 202329 min

Beware a Horny Iguana: He Can Bite Off Your Finger!

Dr. Doug Mader on why iguanas are not good “starter pets,” how males aggressive during mating cycle, have put owners in emergency room, how castration before puberty can mellow personality

Jun 12, 202315 min

What to Feed Your Dragon?!

Miranda Huntley (Food & Regulatory Specialist, Zoo Med) on recently developed bearded dragon food, what goes into formulating/creating specialized foods for exotics

Jun 05, 202321 min

One Foot Long “Living Art”

Dr. Doug Mader explains why bearded dragons are #1 most popular exotic pet in America, how they are "easy keepers" and a great "starter exotic"

May 29, 202320 min

Smoothing “Ruffled Feathers”

Clearing up misunderstanding between board certified veterinary specialist vs an expert, who may be better practical doctors, but cannot legally call themselves specialists

May 23, 202317 min

Looking for a Vet? Beware the Word “Specialist”

Dr. Doug Mader explains how very few veterinarians are board-certified exotic pet specialists, how it's a “buyer beware" situation, to ask for credentials before entrusting care of your exotic pet

May 15, 202316 min

What Does an Exotic Pet Say About YOU?

Dr. Doug Mader and Tracie discuss why people have exotic pets? And how they choose a particular species? Are you a boa constrictor or Betta fish person?

May 02, 202319 min
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