Ep: 518 | Amphibians & Reptiles of Nepal | Snakes, Frogs & Crocodiles | Bishal Prasad Neupane | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Nepal is home to a rich and diverse range of amphibians and reptiles, yet much of this wildlife remains misunderstood. In this podcast episode, we sit down with Bishal Prasad Neupane, a leading Nepali herpetologist and conservationist, to explore the hidden world of snakes of Nepal, frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, and lizards. Bishal shares how he became interested in reptiles and amphibians, explains the different types of crocodiles in Nepal, and why crocodiles survived even after the extinction of dinosaurs. The conversation dives deep into frog species in Nepal, frog hunting practices, frog dissection in colleges, and ethical concerns around amphibian conservation. We also cover turtles and tortoises in Nepal, the legal aspects of keeping turtles as pets, and the key differences between turtle vs tortoise. A major highlight of this episode is snakes—covering poisonous snakes in Nepal, snake behavior, whether snakes are aggressive, what snakes eat, what anaconda is, and how snake rescue works in Nepal. Most importantly, Bishal explains what to do if a snake bites, how anti venom in Nepal is made, and common myths surrounding snake bites. This episode is essential for anyone interested in wildlife conservation in Nepal, reptile research, snake bite awareness, and understanding Nepal’s herpetofauna. GET CONNECTED WITH Bishal Prasad Neupane: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bishalneupane0/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nepalisapien7821/videos