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

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