167: AAH Becoming Immune to Toxic Snake Venom | Dr. Nick Youngman

Nick Youngman Ph.D., is a herpetologist and toxicologist out of Queensland, Australia. He currently works at Billabong Sanctuary which is an animal refuge for naive wildlife species including some of the largest crocodiles on the planet! Dr. Youngman tells us about his experience working with such impressive animals and we also delve into the topic of venom research including how venom is studied, the arms race between toxic animals and their prey, monitor lizard venom, and more! SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/167-nick-youngman-phd/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE  https://www.instagram.com/nicksnature/ Support, Subscribe  & Follow: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

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Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community together to discuss reptile husbandry, scientific research, breeding, wildlife conservation, and more!