Dr Hiral Naik
@hiralnaik.bsky.social
Snake ecologist and conservationist 🇿🇦
Research and Conservation Manager at Save The Snakes 🐍
Co-host on the Squamates Podcast
Research and Conservation Manager at Save The Snakes 🐍
Co-host on the Squamates Podcast
It's #worldlizardday and the newest @squamatespod.bsky.social episode it out now! Go give it a listen 🦎
youtube.com/watch?v=OePk...
youtube.com/watch?v=OePk...
SquaMates Ep. 36: Is this a mosasaur?
YouTube video by SquaMates Podcast
youtube.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's #worldlizardday and the newest @squamatespod.bsky.social episode it out now! Go give it a listen 🦎
youtube.com/watch?v=OePk...
youtube.com/watch?v=OePk...
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New Episode coming soon!
Tune in at 16h CEST/10h Eastern/7h Pacific TODAY for the drop of Episode 34, wherein we do a deep dive into Bearded Dragons! 🧪🦎
Get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or over on YouTube:
youtu.be/L-g7xkONw3U
Tune in at 16h CEST/10h Eastern/7h Pacific TODAY for the drop of Episode 34, wherein we do a deep dive into Bearded Dragons! 🧪🦎
Get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or over on YouTube:
youtu.be/L-g7xkONw3U
SquaMates Ep. 34: M-m-m-my Pogona!
YouTube video by SquaMates Podcast
youtu.be
July 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
New Episode coming soon!
Tune in at 16h CEST/10h Eastern/7h Pacific TODAY for the drop of Episode 34, wherein we do a deep dive into Bearded Dragons! 🧪🦎
Get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or over on YouTube:
youtu.be/L-g7xkONw3U
Tune in at 16h CEST/10h Eastern/7h Pacific TODAY for the drop of Episode 34, wherein we do a deep dive into Bearded Dragons! 🧪🦎
Get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or over on YouTube:
youtu.be/L-g7xkONw3U
Check out the new episode all about bearded dragons 🦎
New Episode coming soon!
Tune in at 16h CEST/10h Eastern/7h Pacific TODAY for the drop of Episode 34, wherein we do a deep dive into Bearded Dragons! 🧪🦎
Get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or over on YouTube:
youtu.be/L-g7xkONw3U
Tune in at 16h CEST/10h Eastern/7h Pacific TODAY for the drop of Episode 34, wherein we do a deep dive into Bearded Dragons! 🧪🦎
Get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or over on YouTube:
youtu.be/L-g7xkONw3U
SquaMates Ep. 34: M-m-m-my Pogona!
YouTube video by SquaMates Podcast
youtu.be
July 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Check out the new episode all about bearded dragons 🦎
Reposted by Dr Hiral Naik
A new episode of my #herpetology podcast with @hiralnaik.bsky.social @serpenillus.bsky.social and @ethankocak.com is dropping in just a few hours! We talk about bearded dragons, their origins in the trade, and predictors of amenability to herpetocultural trade success 🧪🐸
New Episode coming soon!
Tune in at 16h CEST/10h Eastern/7h Pacific TODAY for the drop of Episode 34, wherein we do a deep dive into Bearded Dragons! 🧪🦎
Get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or over on YouTube:
youtu.be/L-g7xkONw3U
Tune in at 16h CEST/10h Eastern/7h Pacific TODAY for the drop of Episode 34, wherein we do a deep dive into Bearded Dragons! 🧪🦎
Get it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or over on YouTube:
youtu.be/L-g7xkONw3U
SquaMates Ep. 34: M-m-m-my Pogona!
YouTube video by SquaMates Podcast
youtu.be
July 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A new episode of my #herpetology podcast with @hiralnaik.bsky.social @serpenillus.bsky.social and @ethankocak.com is dropping in just a few hours! We talk about bearded dragons, their origins in the trade, and predictors of amenability to herpetocultural trade success 🧪🐸
New @squamatespod.bsky.social episode out now!
Happy #WorldFrogDay! Celebrate by listening to the new Episode 31: I do it for the gills!
In this episode we answer a couple questions from listeners: why are there no neotenic frogs, and what books we recommend for people interested in herpetology
🐸
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7haa...
In this episode we answer a couple questions from listeners: why are there no neotenic frogs, and what books we recommend for people interested in herpetology
🐸
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7haa...
SquaMates Ep. 31: I do it for the gills
YouTube video by SquaMates Podcast
www.youtube.com
March 21, 2025 at 5:44 AM
New @squamatespod.bsky.social episode out now!
Reposted by Dr Hiral Naik
Happy #WorldFrogDay! Celebrate by listening to the new Episode 31: I do it for the gills!
In this episode we answer a couple questions from listeners: why are there no neotenic frogs, and what books we recommend for people interested in herpetology
🐸
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7haa...
In this episode we answer a couple questions from listeners: why are there no neotenic frogs, and what books we recommend for people interested in herpetology
🐸
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7haa...
SquaMates Ep. 31: I do it for the gills
YouTube video by SquaMates Podcast
www.youtube.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Happy #WorldFrogDay! Celebrate by listening to the new Episode 31: I do it for the gills!
In this episode we answer a couple questions from listeners: why are there no neotenic frogs, and what books we recommend for people interested in herpetology
🐸
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7haa...
In this episode we answer a couple questions from listeners: why are there no neotenic frogs, and what books we recommend for people interested in herpetology
🐸
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7haa...
Reposted by Dr Hiral Naik
It’s #worldfrogday and EPISODE 31: “I do it for the gills” of @squamatespod.bsky.social is NOW UP
You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts or watch us on YouTube!
youtu.be/7haal53rUMQ?...
#reptiles #amphibians #scicom #sciart
You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts or watch us on YouTube!
youtu.be/7haal53rUMQ?...
#reptiles #amphibians #scicom #sciart
March 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It’s #worldfrogday and EPISODE 31: “I do it for the gills” of @squamatespod.bsky.social is NOW UP
You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts or watch us on YouTube!
youtu.be/7haal53rUMQ?...
#reptiles #amphibians #scicom #sciart
You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts or watch us on YouTube!
youtu.be/7haal53rUMQ?...
#reptiles #amphibians #scicom #sciart
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Thrilled to announce Dr. Hiral Naik @hiralnaik.bsky.social as our new Research & Conservation Manager on #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience!
Hiral, whose work you may know from South Africa, will lead our global conservation efforts after completing her PhD.
Learn more ⬇️
Hiral, whose work you may know from South Africa, will lead our global conservation efforts after completing her PhD.
Learn more ⬇️
From volunteer to conservation manager: An exciting new chapter for Save The Snakes - Save The Snakes
Snakes play an important role in our ecosystems and there are several threats that they face within those systems, including climate change, habitat loss and human persecution. Save The Snakes works t...
savethesnakes.org
February 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Thrilled to announce Dr. Hiral Naik @hiralnaik.bsky.social as our new Research & Conservation Manager on #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience!
Hiral, whose work you may know from South Africa, will lead our global conservation efforts after completing her PhD.
Learn more ⬇️
Hiral, whose work you may know from South Africa, will lead our global conservation efforts after completing her PhD.
Learn more ⬇️
Reposted by Dr Hiral Naik
Don't miss SquaMates Episode 30: Nolite te serpentes biteyouonyourbum!
Chat about venomous #snakebite in South Africa, and how reporting encounters can reduce morbidity and mortality—new paper by co-host @hiralnaik.bsky.social
🧪🍑🐍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVaH...
squamatespod.com/archives/2022
Chat about venomous #snakebite in South Africa, and how reporting encounters can reduce morbidity and mortality—new paper by co-host @hiralnaik.bsky.social
🧪🍑🐍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVaH...
squamatespod.com/archives/2022
February 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Don't miss SquaMates Episode 30: Nolite te serpentes biteyouonyourbum!
Chat about venomous #snakebite in South Africa, and how reporting encounters can reduce morbidity and mortality—new paper by co-host @hiralnaik.bsky.social
🧪🍑🐍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVaH...
squamatespod.com/archives/2022
Chat about venomous #snakebite in South Africa, and how reporting encounters can reduce morbidity and mortality—new paper by co-host @hiralnaik.bsky.social
🧪🍑🐍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVaH...
squamatespod.com/archives/2022
New Squamatespod episode out now! youtu.be/yVaHslVrem8?... @squamatespod.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New Squamatespod episode out now! youtu.be/yVaHslVrem8?... @squamatespod.bsky.social
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In half an hour we're jumping on to record Episode 31 (Episode 30 will air next week). This is your time to Ask Us Anything about #herps, #herpers, and #herpetology! #AMA 🐸🐍🐢🐊🦎🧪
February 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In half an hour we're jumping on to record Episode 31 (Episode 30 will air next week). This is your time to Ask Us Anything about #herps, #herpers, and #herpetology! #AMA 🐸🐍🐢🐊🦎🧪
Ask us anything!
In half an hour we're jumping on to record Episode 31 (Episode 30 will air next week). This is your time to Ask Us Anything about #herps, #herpers, and #herpetology! #AMA 🐸🐍🐢🐊🦎🧪
February 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Ask us anything!
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We are excited to announce SNAKE WEEK 2025! To celebrate the Lunar New Year, dozens of organizations around the world will hold snake-themed events from 13-19 July, online and in-person. We are your hub for connecting to these groups and events! #SnakeWeek #SnakeWeek2025
February 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We are excited to announce SNAKE WEEK 2025! To celebrate the Lunar New Year, dozens of organizations around the world will hold snake-themed events from 13-19 July, online and in-person. We are your hub for connecting to these groups and events! #SnakeWeek #SnakeWeek2025
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Follow us for news about the organizations around the world taking part in Snake Week, an event-packed week July 13-19, 2025, aimed at celebrating these incredible animals. Please re-post to help share the news.
www.SnakeWeek.org
www.SnakeWeek.org
February 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Follow us for news about the organizations around the world taking part in Snake Week, an event-packed week July 13-19, 2025, aimed at celebrating these incredible animals. Please re-post to help share the news.
www.SnakeWeek.org
www.SnakeWeek.org
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2025 is the Year of the Snake, where our favorite creature represents renewal and regeneration. The Lunar New Year, which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in Vietnam and more, is one where we can all slither into a new start.
#SnakeWeek #SnakeWeek2025
#SnakeWeek #SnakeWeek2025
February 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
2025 is the Year of the Snake, where our favorite creature represents renewal and regeneration. The Lunar New Year, which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in Vietnam and more, is one where we can all slither into a new start.
#SnakeWeek #SnakeWeek2025
#SnakeWeek #SnakeWeek2025
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Our extremely nerdy herpetology podcast is now live! Listen at squamatespod.com or see me and Neil (and the 3 other hosts I guess) on YouTube:
youtu.be/t4QJpFm2jZ4?...
youtu.be/t4QJpFm2jZ4?...
February 12, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Our extremely nerdy herpetology podcast is now live! Listen at squamatespod.com or see me and Neil (and the 3 other hosts I guess) on YouTube:
youtu.be/t4QJpFm2jZ4?...
youtu.be/t4QJpFm2jZ4?...
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SquaMates is:
Me: a goofball
@markscherz.bsky.social herpetologist, museum curator
@serpenillus.bsky.social : paleontology/concept artist
@Hiralnaik.bsky.social: herpetologist, elapid specialist
Me: a goofball
@markscherz.bsky.social herpetologist, museum curator
@serpenillus.bsky.social : paleontology/concept artist
@Hiralnaik.bsky.social: herpetologist, elapid specialist
February 12, 2024 at 4:05 PM
SquaMates is:
Me: a goofball
@markscherz.bsky.social herpetologist, museum curator
@serpenillus.bsky.social : paleontology/concept artist
@Hiralnaik.bsky.social: herpetologist, elapid specialist
Me: a goofball
@markscherz.bsky.social herpetologist, museum curator
@serpenillus.bsky.social : paleontology/concept artist
@Hiralnaik.bsky.social: herpetologist, elapid specialist
New episode now live!!! So excited to be part of this epic podcast 🙌🏻
Our extremely nerdy herpetology podcast is now live! Listen at squamatespod.com or see me and Neil (and the 3 other hosts I guess) on YouTube:
youtu.be/t4QJpFm2jZ4?...
youtu.be/t4QJpFm2jZ4?...
February 12, 2024 at 4:19 PM
New episode now live!!! So excited to be part of this epic podcast 🙌🏻
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We’re bringing back Squamates Podcast! And adding a new host! Watch this space and squamatespod.com for more info soon.
January 2, 2024 at 7:06 PM
We’re bringing back Squamates Podcast! And adding a new host! Watch this space and squamatespod.com for more info soon.