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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