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Rat Snakes, Pine Snakes & Uncommon Boas, Why They Deserve More Attention With Michael Gillon
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- Daffy's Round Table
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- Jan 31, 2026
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- 5926
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Summary
Episode #132 Of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode I sit down with Michael Gillian, co-host of the Reptile Rejects Podcast, to talk snakes, setups, and everything in between. Michael keeps a wide range of species, and in this conversation we dive into some of the more unique and underrated snakes he’s working with including Trans-Pecos rat snakes, pine snakes, and lesser-seen boas. We also get into how Michael sets up and manages his reptile room, including his approach to brumation and preparing animals for the 2026 breeding season. Michael also shares his experiences herping in British Columbia and Alberta, along with his thoughts on the rapid growth of reptile expos across Canada and what that means for the hobby. Check out the Reptile Rejects Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ @reptilerejects Follow Michael on IG: https://www.instagram.com/michael__gillon/ Follow Dom on IG: https://www.instagram.com/domsreptiles/ Check out the Rob Stone Episode: https://youtu.be/BxveYKqQNE0?si=ykJzpTRirFDkTj27 Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles Check out the new merch store: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @daffysreptiles Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: [email protected]