Christine Archer RVT 🇨🇦
@nerdrvt.bsky.social
Nerdy RVT, keeper of #zebrafish. 1/3 of @gettinfishypod.bsky.social Animal husbandry is my jam. In the USA these days. Gamer. Opinions my own. 🇨🇦
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It's Monday. So I thought I'd checka my email.
flashy: homestarrunner.com/sbemails/210...
tubey: youtu.be/-zhsNdk1_Vc?si
flashy: homestarrunner.com/sbemails/210...
tubey: youtu.be/-zhsNdk1_Vc?si
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's Monday. So I thought I'd checka my email.
flashy: homestarrunner.com/sbemails/210...
tubey: youtu.be/-zhsNdk1_Vc?si
flashy: homestarrunner.com/sbemails/210...
tubey: youtu.be/-zhsNdk1_Vc?si
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This week we drop episode 67! We're getting in on the remaster trend by re-recording and releasing our "lost" episode that we did live at PAX East in 2024! The original audio was lost (thanks, Bernard the tech guy...), which was a tragedy!
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This week we drop episode 67! We're getting in on the remaster trend by re-recording and releasing our "lost" episode that we did live at PAX East in 2024! The original audio was lost (thanks, Bernard the tech guy...), which was a tragedy!
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“I asked ChatGPT” “I asked Claude” I asked this horseshoe crab and he said your ass wouldn’t have lasted two seconds in the Triassic
November 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
“I asked ChatGPT” “I asked Claude” I asked this horseshoe crab and he said your ass wouldn’t have lasted two seconds in the Triassic
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In honor of reaching 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I want to celebrate! I’ll offer you, the people, a chance to win a signed copy of my book why sharks matter, and will offer guest spots on upcoming shark research expeditions!
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
November 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
In honor of reaching 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I want to celebrate! I’ll offer you, the people, a chance to win a signed copy of my book why sharks matter, and will offer guest spots on upcoming shark research expeditions!
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
It's a travesty that there's no decently cheaply priced option for pierogies in this country (at least, here in CO). Back home, those No Name giant bags of pierogies sustained me through university and vet tech college. 🇨🇦
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 AM
It's a travesty that there's no decently cheaply priced option for pierogies in this country (at least, here in CO). Back home, those No Name giant bags of pierogies sustained me through university and vet tech college. 🇨🇦
Got judged by giraffes and unintentionally startled a lion grandma this morning.
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Got judged by giraffes and unintentionally startled a lion grandma this morning.
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NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
SeaWorld, you can't hurt an elder millennial like this. Naming a ride after SeaQuest is just MEAN.
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
SeaWorld, you can't hurt an elder millennial like this. Naming a ride after SeaQuest is just MEAN.
I'm not sure I'll ever wrap my head around the folks who go after the scientists tagging sharks. I worked at the govt level back home in animal welfare for a while. I've heard a lot of wacky things. But that really kind of takes the cake. Like they hate external fin tags etc. 🤷
November 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I'm not sure I'll ever wrap my head around the folks who go after the scientists tagging sharks. I worked at the govt level back home in animal welfare for a while. I've heard a lot of wacky things. But that really kind of takes the cake. Like they hate external fin tags etc. 🤷
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Hey btw, if anyone wants baby GT leachianus geckos ($500) or baby Kenyan sand boas ($50 to $75), I can ship. Just DM me.
November 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hey btw, if anyone wants baby GT leachianus geckos ($500) or baby Kenyan sand boas ($50 to $75), I can ship. Just DM me.
Always when I'm starting a podcast recording, too.
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Always when I'm starting a podcast recording, too.
Did an evening bike ride over to our local McD's tonight and got some ice creams. Definitely saw folks loading up tonight on their free redemptions. If nothing else, if some free ice cream, apple pies, etc bring some joy to folks these days, good.
The free food we got from the McD's Monopoly (you could get 10 free entries a day) seems to be sustaining a lot of folks where I live this month. I hadn't set foot in one in years but I can't pass up free food as a poor person. Trying to buy a bit too because redeeming 5+ things/day feels weird.
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Did an evening bike ride over to our local McD's tonight and got some ice creams. Definitely saw folks loading up tonight on their free redemptions. If nothing else, if some free ice cream, apple pies, etc bring some joy to folks these days, good.
The free food we got from the McD's Monopoly (you could get 10 free entries a day) seems to be sustaining a lot of folks where I live this month. I hadn't set foot in one in years but I can't pass up free food as a poor person. Trying to buy a bit too because redeeming 5+ things/day feels weird.
November 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The free food we got from the McD's Monopoly (you could get 10 free entries a day) seems to be sustaining a lot of folks where I live this month. I hadn't set foot in one in years but I can't pass up free food as a poor person. Trying to buy a bit too because redeeming 5+ things/day feels weird.
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Hey, do ya like Sturgeon? We sure do! Want to learn about how repopulating their native habitats can actually help humans, too? I bet you do! Check out episode 66, with our friend and incredible guest, Dr. Jeff Wyatt! You can find the episode on your podcatcher of choice, right now!
November 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Hey, do ya like Sturgeon? We sure do! Want to learn about how repopulating their native habitats can actually help humans, too? I bet you do! Check out episode 66, with our friend and incredible guest, Dr. Jeff Wyatt! You can find the episode on your podcatcher of choice, right now!
A great episode with a guest the three of us are so thrilled to get. Dr. Wyatt has been a mentor to many of us lab animal folks for a long time. :)
Hey, do ya like Sturgeon? We sure do! Want to learn about how repopulating their native habitats can actually help humans, too? I bet you do! Check out episode 66, with our friend and incredible guest, Dr. Jeff Wyatt! You can find the episode on your podcatcher of choice, right now!
November 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
A great episode with a guest the three of us are so thrilled to get. Dr. Wyatt has been a mentor to many of us lab animal folks for a long time. :)
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I got to tour the new Mote Aquarium today!
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🧪🦑🌎🦈🐠
November 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I got to tour the new Mote Aquarium today!
🧪🦑🌎🦈🐠
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AALAS is our opportunity every year to help facilities new to #zebrafish to make connections and understand that support is out there for them. It's incredibly gratifying to connect with those folks.
This week, Amber and Christine attended #AALAS2025, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science National Meeting. We were there supporting @zebrafishhusbandry.bsky.social, both taking part in multiple seminars and panels, as well as volunteering at the information booth for ZHA.
November 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
AALAS is our opportunity every year to help facilities new to #zebrafish to make connections and understand that support is out there for them. It's incredibly gratifying to connect with those folks.
I'm thankful I get to do this at my local zoo, having a great time with docent training.
Today is the International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators! This week, Amber and Christine learned from educators at @aquariumpacific.bsky.social! They went to the aquarium twice, and a whale watch. Thanks to all the educators for helping us to learn about, and connect with wildlife! #IZEDay2025
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I'm thankful I get to do this at my local zoo, having a great time with docent training.
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If anyone wants a shark pin that can't make it to #AALAS2025 let me know. I'm happy to get them for folks. They are a $5 donation to the AALAS Foundation, which supports us lab animal folks and getting the word out about the work we do.
Here's the physical shark pin! #sharksnearme
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
If anyone wants a shark pin that can't make it to #AALAS2025 let me know. I'm happy to get them for folks. They are a $5 donation to the AALAS Foundation, which supports us lab animal folks and getting the word out about the work we do.
If anyone wants a shark pin that can't make it to #AALAS2025 let me know. I'm happy to get them for folks. They are a $5 donation to the AALAS Foundation, which supports us lab animal folks and getting the word out about the work we do.
Here's the physical shark pin! #sharksnearme
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
If anyone wants a shark pin that can't make it to #AALAS2025 let me know. I'm happy to get them for folks. They are a $5 donation to the AALAS Foundation, which supports us lab animal folks and getting the word out about the work we do.
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Even though #Garweek has ended, we wanted to keep the ancient fish love going this week! Join us on Friday where we'll learn about lake sturgeon repatriation with Dr. Jeff Wyatt!
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Even though #Garweek has ended, we wanted to keep the ancient fish love going this week! Join us on Friday where we'll learn about lake sturgeon repatriation with Dr. Jeff Wyatt!
Folks attending #AALAS2025: The zebrafish talks are in a venue outside! Cross the Rainbow Bridge (😭) and pass the massive theatre, go around the left side of it. If you see the giant Wyland (remember Wyland???) you are in the right place.
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Folks attending #AALAS2025: The zebrafish talks are in a venue outside! Cross the Rainbow Bridge (😭) and pass the massive theatre, go around the left side of it. If you see the giant Wyland (remember Wyland???) you are in the right place.
I got to use the air stairs on a 737NG and that was great! Long Beach Airport yiss!
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I got to use the air stairs on a 737NG and that was great! Long Beach Airport yiss!
We can all agree that the Kurzgesagt cannabis video was weird, right? Like not the stuff they usually do. I don't even partake but I thought that video was rough.
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We can all agree that the Kurzgesagt cannabis video was weird, right? Like not the stuff they usually do. I don't even partake but I thought that video was rough.
Posting from the sky because there's free wifi like :aaa:
November 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Posting from the sky because there's free wifi like :aaa: