HBO Max Premieres Series on Philadelphia Reptile Smuggling Scheme
HBO Max is launching a new five-part documentary series titled 'Monsters of God', which premieres on August 6. The series explores Philadelphia's involvement in an international reptile-smuggling scheme, focusing on Hank Molt and the Philadelphia Reptile Exchange. Molt was a key figure in the exotic reptile trade, known for smuggling rare species into the United States. The series, produced by Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride, delves into Molt's operations and the subsequent legal actions that led to his imprisonment. The documentary aims to shed light on the illegal wildlife trade and its impact on conservation efforts.