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Working With WildlifeAuthor: Jaedon Lunt
A nature based podcast that aims to learn from and listen to the small moments of Those that work with in the vast amount of fields within the wildlife industry, with the goal of helping listeners find and get their dream job working with wildlife! Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Don’t run - it’s Just a Cobra! (Life as a Snake Catcher in South Africa) | ep.35
Episode 35
Sunday, 30 November, 2025
Send us a textGet ready for an eye-opening episode of the Workers Wildlife podcast as we sit down with Marik Kilian, a professional snake catcher from South Africa.Often, when people see a snake, they run the other way. But Marik does the complete opposite. Dealing with the deadly on a daily basis, Marik is on a mission to change people's perspectives, reduce fear, and promote coexistence with snakes and other wildlife.In this conversation, we cover:Snake Catching in South Africa: Hear what it's truly like to be a self-funded, on-call professional snake catcher in an area where nature runs integrated with the city.Promoting Coexistence: Marik shares his approach to educating clients and followers, emphasizing empathy and understanding to turn fear into fascination.Tales from the Field: We dive into a funny story involving a highly venomous snake in a "Wendy house" (a small wooden hut) and a serious, grueling call that highlights the challenges of the job.The Future of Wildlife Education: Discover Marik's long-term vision for his social media channel, @WildMarik (YouTube and Instagram), and his goal to use creative projects to build a greater connection to wildlife conservation.Overrated/Underrated Quickfire: We wrap up with quick takes on topics like ball pythons as pets, getting bitten for views, and living off-grid.Tune in to hear how Marik Kilian is making a difference, one snake rescue at a time!▶️Guest information◀️➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildmarik/➡️Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marik.untamed?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcThankyou for listening! =============================================================If you enjoyed this episode please let the platform you listened on know by leaving a review or rating on the podcast - if you already have thankyou!Reach out and let me know of any topics or guests you would like seen on the podcast🤙You can find more information at: ▶️Website - https://workingwithwildlife.co/ ▶️Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_workingwithwildlife_/▶️Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaedon_lunt/▶️Email – jaedon.social@gmail.com =============================================================****************⬇️bellow is a list of all the podcast gear I use⬇️***************This podcast is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I will receive a small commission. ✅Mic: https://amzn.to/47408aP✅Stand: https://amzn.to/44Wpc2h✅Camera Stand: https://amzn.to/3UIBcOF✅Camera continuous power: https://amzn.to/46ypqOj✅Focus rite: https://amzn.to/3IM3rJX✅10ft XLR cables: https://amzn.to/4oejoIY✅Audio Jack splitter: https://amzn.to/4l0jsZR✅128GB SD card: https://amzn.to/46EiWgV✅Sony zv-e10: https://amzn.to/45a9Tlr
