The Animals at Home Network: Recent Episodes

Dillon Perron & Bryce Broom

The Animals at Home Network is a nature-based podcast network and is currently the home of two separate podcast programs: The Animals at Home Podcast hosted by Dillon Perron and Animals Everywhere hosted by Bryce Broom. If you have a passion for animals, then you are going to love this network! Each show on the network brings all members of the animal community, from pet hobbyists to wildlife experts, together under one roof to discuss anything and everything animal-related. Listen to experts talk about reptiles, mammals, fish, birds, and everything in between with the topics ranging from breeding, pet husbandry, scientific research, wildlife conservation, and more!

Greg Watkins-Colwell is Senior Collection Manager of Herpetology and Ichthyology at the Yale Peabody Museum, where his work spans natural history collections, systematics, biogeography, research, and public education. He also serves on the Board of Governors of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists and the Science Advisory Board of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.

Phil and Andis chop it up.

Zion joins me on the podcast to discuss one of the most iconic—and notoriously challenging—snakes in herpetoculture: the Emerald Tree Boa. We break down the biggest mistakes new keepers make, how Zion refined his husbandry through trial and error, and what it really takes to keep these incredible snakes thriving in captivity.We also discuss the differences between Northern and Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boas, the pros and cons of captive-bred versus imported animals, enclosure design, humidity management, heating, UVB, quarantine, and why patience may be the single most important quality for anyone considering this species. Whether you already keep Emerald Tree Boas or have always dreamed of owning one, this episode is packed with practical husbandry advice and fascinating insights.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/256-emerald-tree-boas/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.emeraldtreeboas.org/https://www.instagram.com/emeraldtreeboashttps://www.instagram.com/zvivarium/Photos and Video in Episode:Provided by Zion0:00 Intro

3:04 Welcome, Zion! Background

6:30 Getting his first Emerald Tree Boa

11:59 Initial Emerald Tree Boa Setup and Mistakes

25:44 Northern vs Basin Emerald Tree Boas

40:28 Who Should Keep an Emerald Tree Boa?

50:20 Setting up a Proper Emerald Tree Boa Enclosure

55:40 Emerald Tree Boa Heating and Lighting

1:16:38 ETB Humidity, Substrate & Ventilation

1:34:38 Basin vs Northern Husbandry

1:38:08 ETB Perching Behaviour

1:42:56 Dealing with Wild-Caught Imports

1:46:11 ETB Health Issues

2:21:15 ETB Feeding Routine

2:30:26 EmeraldTreeBoas.Org & Closing Thoughts

2:42:20 Outro

In Part 2 of our Green Tree Python series, Rain and I take a deep dive into the history, genetics, and breeding of one of the reptile hobby's most iconic species. We explore the origins of green tree pythons, the history of captive breeding, and why locality information and bloodlines are often far more complicated than many keepers realize.We also discuss the differences between true breeding lines and designer animals, how localities can become mislabeled throughout the trade, and the breeding practices required to produce consistent, healthy animals. If you're interested in Green Tree Pythons, reptile genetics, or responsible breeding, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and historical context.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/255-green-tree-pythons/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

What if you could build your reptile enclosure before spending a single dollar? In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Wilson, creator of CritterCAD, a 3D vivarium design platform that helps keepers design naturalistic enclosures, experiment with layouts, and evaluate their husbandry using a species-specific CARE score. We discuss how the software was built, the challenges of turning husbandry into a digital tool, the role of community-driven care information, and where CritterCAD is headed next. Whether you're planning your next enclosure or just love innovative reptile-keeping tools, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/254-crittercad/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:CritterCAD: https://www.crittercad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/crittercad/Photos and Video in Episode:Provided by Daniel Wilson0:00 Intro

3:40 Welcome Daniel & Background

11:11 Career & Education

13:16 Intro to CritterCAD31:29 Live CritterCAD Demo and picking enclosure

40:11 Substrate

57:48 Backgrounds

1:03:42 Lighting

1:10:45 Generating a Shopping list

1:12:45 Plants & Adding the Animal

1:16:28 Care Score

1:26:00 Adding Custom 3D Assests

1:38:00 Final Words on CritterCAD

1:41:50 Outro

Green tree pythons may be one of the most misunderstood snakes in the reptile hobby.In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of locality lines, designer chondros, imports, pedigree claims, and the economics driving the modern green tree python market. How much do breeders actually know about the origins of the animals they’re producing? And how much of the market is built on speculation?From wild-type animals and locality confusion to morphs, hybrids, and captive breeding ethics, this is a conversation about what happens when hype outpaces structure.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/#253 #LIVE #animalsathomepodcastJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

In this episode, Daniel Yates presented his research on the neuroscience of reptiles. Daniel shared his PowerPoint presentation titled "Learning Science and How to Deal with People for My Reptiles," focusing on the brain anatomy of reptiles and how it compares to human brain structure. He explained key concepts, including the three "humps" of the reptile brain (forebrain, mid brain, and cerebellum), the optic tectum's role in processing visual information, and how different reptile species have adapted their brain structures based on their environments and behaviors. Daniel discussed various studies, including a 40-species analysis and shared his hypothesis about how reptiles perceive and interact with their environments. The conversation also touched on his personal background in science and his approach to studying reptile neuroscience, emphasizing the need for more research in this area.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/252-daniel-yates/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.youtube.com/@UCETeOch6OVLTC9GQPR3_QhQ

PDF DOWNLOAD: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Neuroscience-of-Reptiles.pdf

In this episode of the Animals at Home Podcast, I’m joined by reptile keeper and podcast host Adam Sehy for a wide-ranging conversation about reptile keeping, outdoor husbandry, podcasting, breeding decisions, and balancing reptiles with real life.

We discuss Adam’s journey into reptiles and podcasting, how his show evolved from a curiosity-driven learning project into a successful reptile media platform, and why he recently decided to scale back recording frequency to focus more on family and avoiding burnout.

We also take a deep dive into Adam’s current collection, including Argentine boas, jungle carpet pythons, diamond pythons, blood pythons, Timor pythons, and Texas indigos. Adam shares his philosophy on keeping a smaller, more intentional collection, his preference for natural-looking animals over morphs, and how he evaluates whether or not an animal should be bred.

One of the most fascinating parts of the episode centers around Adam’s outdoor reptile enclosures in Florida.

We discuss:

Keeping diamond pythons outdoors through winter cold snaps
Natural temperature cycling and fasting periods
Enclosure construction and insulation
Predator and parasite prevention
Monitoring temperatures with sensors
The risks and rewards of outdoor reptile keeping

We also touch on:

The evolution of reptile husbandry over the years
Lessons learned from old reptile forums
Podcasting in the reptile space
Social media and reptile content creation
Health, fitness, and balancing hobbies with life responsibilities

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/251-adam-sehy/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.youtube.com/@Snake_Boi

https://www.instagram.com/official_snake_boi/

https://www.facebook.com/adam.sehy/00:00 Intro

02:27 Adam’s podcast journey & reducing episode frequency

9:55 How reptile podcasting changed his husbandry philosophy

34:52 Growing up with reptiles & early keeping experiences

52:40 Adam's Collection

1:01:08 Why Adam Won't Breed His Jungle Carpet Python

1:08:20 Why Argentine Boas are Amazing

1:21:45 Diamond pythons outdoors in Florida & Sub Zero Cold Snap

1:43:42 Texas indigo snakes & feeding challenges

1:49:20 Social media, reptile content & podcasting culture

1:55:25 Where to find Adam & closing thoughts

What if the key to working with reptiles isn’t control… but trust?In this episode, I sit down with Nick Campbell to break down a completely different approach to reptile keeping—one built on trust, confidence, and curiosity rather than force or compliance.Nick shares his journey back into the reptile world after years away, starting with an emerald tree boa and quickly expanding into more advanced species like green tree monitors. From there, the conversation dives deep into how he approaches building trust with even the most nervous animals.We explore his unique “backwards design” method—starting interactions outside the enclosure to establish safety before ever attempting handling—and why this mindset shift can completely change your relationship with your animals.We also get into:How to work with high-strung species like monitor lizardsThe importance of water systems and enclosure designCreative enrichment strategies (including outdoor “catio” setups)Nail care, lighting, and environmental controlWhy patience and observation are the most underrated tools in reptile keepingIf you’ve ever struggled with a defensive reptile—or want to take your husbandry and interaction to the next level—this episode will challenge the way you think about handling and care.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/250-lizard-lounge/SPONSORS: Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.instagram.com/lizardloungecrew/https://www.facebook.com/stevediamondelementsPhotos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/lizardloungecrew/00:00 – Intro: Why Your Reptile Doesn’t Trust You

02:46 – Meet Nick Campbell (Lizard Lounge)

03:30 – Reptile Keeping in the 90s

08:12 – Leaving the Hobby & Career Shift

12:51 – Human Behavior → Reptile Behavior

14:17 – The Framework: Trust → Confidence → Curiosity

21:54 – Returning to Reptiles (Emerald Tree Boa)

27:25 – What “Trust” Really Means

33:32 – Step-by-Step Trust Building (Tree Monitor Example)

44:38 – Why Food Reward Isn't Enough, Other Better Tools

52:21 – Applying This to Snakes (Retic Example)

56:18 – Signs of a Comfortable Reptile

1:08:52 Enrichment (In & Out of the Enclosure)

1:14:09 – Keeping Large Monitors Properly

1:16:28 – Water & Waste Management

1:23:44 – Nail Maintenance (Critical Tip)

1:29:07 – Final Advice

1:30:51 – Outro

In this solo episode, I dive into two topics that constantly spark debate in the reptile community:👉 Do you actually have the right to own reptiles?👉 And when does collecting animals cross the line into hoarding?We explore the idea of reptile ownership through the lens of public safety, personal responsibility, and what it means to be part of a structured society. If you benefit from living in a community, do you also have to accept the rules that come with it?Then we shift into the concept of “collecting” reptiles—a term that often gets criticized. Is collecting really a bad thing, or is it just human nature? And more importantly… how do you know when a collection becomes something unhealthy?This episode is all about challenging assumptions, defining ethical boundaries, and giving you tools to reflect on your own role as a keeper.Let me know your thoughts in the comments 👇🎧 Listen to more episodes:Animal Control Officer Perspective w/ Brendan Hettinger: https://youtu.be/lVbbC_v4juIZookeeping: https://youtu.be/BgYyK81g7FUThe Dark Side of the Oddities Market: https://youtu.be/Oii0Mf_vjlgCrested Gecko Habitat Deep Dive: https://youtu.be/3kD0Wjzyl7wReptile Heating & Enclosure Size Explained: https://youtu.be/ZgJJ_MiFSnsSHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/249-dillon-perron/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome00:00 – Intro & Episode Overview00:40 – Why This Is a Solo Episode01:57 – Stepping Away From Social Media04:37 – Do You Have the “Right” to Own Reptiles?11:20 – The Idea of “Collecting” Reptiles17:50 – The “Buying High”, Hedonic Cycle & Hoarding26:35 – Recent Episodes Recap34:10 – Upcoming Episode Tease (Lizard Lounge)

In this episode, I’m joined by Brendan Hettinger, an animal protection officer who has seen the worst cases of reptile keeping firsthand. We break down the dark reality behind reptile rescues, hoarding situations, and how well-intentioned keepers can unintentionally cause serious harm.We also discuss what animal control actually sees, why bad cases shape legislation, and what responsible keepers can do to protect the future of the hobby.⚠️ This episode contains some disturbing content.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/248-brendan-hettinger/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://kdvr.com/news/local/114-cats-rescued-some-found-dead-in-arvada-home-owners-face-cruelty-charges/https://www.instagram.com/brendan_hettinger/Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/brendan_hettinger/00:00 – Introduction & warning01:10 – What this episode is about02:05 – Meet Brendan Hettinger04:10 – Early passion for reptiles & zoo experience08:30 – Becoming an animal protection officer12:10 – What animal control actually does (disease, euthanasia, etc.)16:20 – Fear of dogs vs reptiles19:30 – Cat hoarding case (100+ cats, biohazard conditions)25:00 – Psychology behind hoarding29:10 – How reptile keepers are perceived by law enforcement33:00 – Reptile neglect cases (bearded dragons, sliders, etc.)36:40 – Why reptile rescues often fail41:20 – Reptile hoarding case walkthrough (the “rescue”)47:00 – Why bad cases drive legislation51:00 – The problem with “rescuing” animals you can’t afford55:10 – Should reptiles be regulated more?59:30 – Breeding, oversupply, and future laws1:05:00 – Can the reptile hobby fix itself?1:09:30 – Ethical takeaways for keepers1:13:00 – Brendan’s personal collection1:16:30 – Long-term responsibility & animal lifespan1:19:00 – Final thoughts

In this episode, Dillon interviewed Malthe, a 24-year-old Danish zookeeper who shared his journey into zookeeping and his current role at a zoo in Hanning. Malthe discussed his education and training as a zookeeper in Denmark, which involves a combination of school and practical work experience. He described his daily responsibilities, which include cleaning enclosures, preparing animal diets, and conducting enrichment activities. Malthe also shared insights into the challenges of zookeeping, such as dealing with animal deaths and stimulating natural behaviors in captivity. He compared zookeeping practices in Denmark and North America, noting differences in how animals are displayed for visitors. The conversation covered topics such as communal enclosures, the strength and intelligence of various animals, and the importance of proper animal care. Malthe emphasized the physical demands of the job and the need for zookeepers to be prepared for the realities of working with animals in a zoo setting.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/247-zookeeping/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.instagram.com/malthe.12/Photos and Video in Episode:Provided by Malthe

0:00 Coming Up

00:44 Introduction

3:17 Welcome Malthe

8:52 How to become a zookeeper in Denmark?

12:06 How many zoos are in Denmark?

15:11 What reptiles do you keep at home?

17:42 Did keeping animals privately influence you?

21:02 Zookeeping courses & training

26:12 How to provide enrichment to zoo animals (Giraffes)

34:45 Zoo Med Creatures Roly Poly Kit

35:56 No days off at the zoo & latch anxiety

36:38 How much money do zookeepers make? Worst thing about zookeeping

39:22 Recording keeping

40:47 Flagship species at the zoo?

42:49 What can private keepers learn from zookeepers?

44:10 BioDude Terra Fauna & Bug Grub

45:11 Co-habbing species

47:45 What can zookeepers learn from private keepers?

49:22 What you need to know before becoming a zookeeper

51:00 Dealing with the death of an animal

52:53 How to simulate hunting for lions?

55:32 Animals at Home Merch & Patreon

56:42 Monkeys causing problems

58:49 No contact rule - dangerous giraffes

1:01:19 North America vs Europe Zookeeping

1:05:28 Winter vs Summer Zoo operation

1:07:04 Advice for future zookeepers

1:09:25 Closing Thoughts

A short story about a special reptile.

This is a true crime story about a man who sold human remains online, operating within the dark and controversial world of the oddities market. While this overlaps with the reptile and exotic animal community, this case goes far beyond that into illegal trade and disturbing online activity.In this episode, Nathan Carlos Rupley joins the podcast to discuss the dark side of the oddities market and the uncomfortable realities behind how many animal specimens actually enter the trade. We explore where deceased animals are often sourced from, the ethical questions surrounding a market that depends on animals dying to exist, and why the label “ethically sourced” is frequently used as a way to reassure buyers rather than reflect reality.The conversation also moves into the disturbing rise of human remains appearing in the oddities market. We discuss several shocking cases, including grave robbing operations, corrupt cremation practices, and even a scandal involving a Harvard Medical School employee selling human body parts.This episode takes a hard look at a topic that many people find fascinating but rarely examine closely: where these specimens actually come from, and the ethical issues surrounding the trade.If you enjoy deep conversations about the intersection of ethics, wildlife, and the darker corners of niche markets, this episode will definitely give you something to think about.JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/246-oddities/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.instagram.com/nathan_carlos_rupley/https://www.facebook.com/nathan.rupleyFish Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0WjNicr4ZY4wlbsWo6XSdw https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/pa-man-accused-of-stealing-bones-from-cemetery-in-delaware-county/4329838/https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/thompson-man-sentenced-72-months-prison-trafficking-stolen-human-remains0:00 Coming Up00:34 Intro & Content Warning3:40 Welcome Nathan & Intro to Oddities9:06 Why are people drawn to oddities?14:06 The ethical issues with deceased animals 29:25 Don't trust "ethically sourced." Do this instead.36:47 Selling Human Remains - News Story41:49 Can you legally own a REAL human skull?44:32 Harvard Medical School Employee selling remains52:05 The Body's Exhibit & Human Remains Art57:59 Fastination with Death & Deformities 1:06:16 Nathan's Animal Collection - Keeping Roaches, Spiders & Beetles1:20:48 Animal keeping is a celebration of life1:25:30 Closing Thoughts

Phil is joined by Bill Strand, Frank Payne, Jonathan Hill, and Tyler France for a wide-ranging conversation full of fun!

Bill Strand @chameleon_academy

Tyler France @thechameleoncollective

Frank Payne @livingartbyfrankpayne

Jonathan Hill @ipardalis

Thomas Marriott, General Manager of Exotics Keeper breaks down what he observed during his second trip to New Caledonia — this time during the dry season. Many keepers picture New Caledonia as consistently humid and tropical year-round, but Thomas shares the surprising environmental shifts that occur during the dry season and how those shifts directly impact wild Crested Gecko behavior and habitat use. Thomas also shares insights from a recent stint in Australia studying wild Bearded Dragon habitats and how field data can challenge some of the assumptions we make in captivity. If you care about aligning captive care more closely with natural history, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/245-exotic-keeper/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://exoticskeeper.com/https://www.instagram.com/exoticskeeper/Photos and Video in Episode:Provided by Thomas Marriott0:00 Intro2:49 Welcome Thomas - New Caladonia Overview15:05 Crested Gecko Behavior in Dry Season19:25 How to Replicate Crested Gecko Habitat21:47 Wild Crested Gecko Diet (wet vs dry season)25:27 Zoo Med Creatures Roly-Poly Kit26:40 Why Crested Geckos do well in Captivity36:34 Environmental Readings - When are Crested Geckos Active in the Wild?38:11 Replicating Environmental Cues 42:30 Other Species found on New Caladonia 55:36 BioDude TerraFanua Substrate56:38 Bearded Dragons in the Wild - impaction & body condition1:17:40 Leopard Geckos - the plan to find wild specimens 1:21:55 Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Projet: Herpetoculture, Phil speaks with Tyler France of the Chameleon Collective. Don't miss it!

Josue Gimbernard of miniBIOTA discusses his various tank builds that links with each other, interconnecting energy, water, and nutrients that circulate on their own. We also talk about the story of how he got started into this project and the inspiration behind the different ecosystems. Josue goes into detail on his miniBiota tanks including the Freshwater Lake, The Shoreline, The Coastal, and The Seagrass Meadow Biomes, including their atmospheres, reservoirs, balance in moisture, and temperature/humidity setups. These tanks are incredibly in-depth and detailed in their construction to be as close to outdoor nature as possible and is an episode to tune into if you’re curious about the science behind an ecosystem like these!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/244-minibiota/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:MiniBiota Website: https://www.minibiota.com/MiniBiota YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minibiota MiniBiota Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minibiotaMiniBiota Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miniBIOTAPhotos and Video in Episode:MiniBiota YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@miniBIOTA⁩

We Discuss:

0:00 Introducing Josue Gimberard of MiniBiota

1:05 Coming Up: The Bio Dude

1:41 Coming Up: Zoo Med

2:01 Welcome Josue + His Career Path

7:11 Josue’s Motivations for His Enclosures

10:52 Layout and Components of Josue’s Tanks

14:59 Replicating Ecosystems

16:28 Atmosphere + Reservoir Constructions in the Tanks

21:30 Size of Atmosphere Thoughts

23:18 Cooling or Heating the Atmosphere

29:33 Creating The Rain Effect

32:23 Avoiding Slime Bacteria

33:29 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

34:30 The Lake Biome

43:18 The Shoreline Biome

49:30 Balance in Moisture for Terrestrial Biomes

51:31 Soil Depth in Grassland + The Mangrove Forest Biome

59:52 Managing Temperature/Humidity Probes

1:09:48 Potential Salt Problems + Salt Obstacle Course Plans

1:15:22 The Coastal Biome

1:19:13 The Seagrass Meadow Biome

1:23:59 Risk of Salinity Problems + Maintaining Balance

1:25:55 Lighting Systems + Future Lighting Plans

1:30:56 Will The Tanks Ever Be “Finished”?

1:35:15 Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit

1:36:21 Inspirations + Mental Load of Josue’s Projects

1:45:39 3D Printing Uses

1:50:13 Closing Thoughts

In this episode, I’m joined by Mariah Healey from ReptiFiles to break down how to properly calculate reptile enclosure size, and we also discuss how to provide proper heating for your reptiles. We discuss how to move beyond outdated “minimums,” focusing instead on usable space, thermal gradients, and species-appropriate behavior. Topics include:

How to calculate the minimum enclosure size
Why enclosure dimensions matter for heat gradients
Common heating and enclosure mistakes
How size impacts thermoregulation and welfare

🎧 Listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/243-reptifiles/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://reptifiles.com/https://www.instagram.com/reptifiles/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/reptifiles/https://www.youtube.com/@UCwWGfVChrix8yuL0BmMjxSw Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/reptifiles/?hl=en0:00 Intro

2:50 Welcome Mariah

8:46 Reptile Room Update

22:58 ReptiFiles - What is it? & Update

34:53 Zoo Med - Jumping Spider Kit

36:00 Where next for ReptiFiles?

1:01:51 Calculating Reptile Minimum Enclosure Size

1:54:40 Reptile Heating - How to heat a reptile tank?

2:27:23 Best Reptile Basking Surface?

2:47:40 Creating a perfect warm hide

2:51:27 Closing Thoughts

Indo joins in this episode to talk all about his various species of crustaceans, including the incredibly interesting Coconut Crab species. Indo dives into al of the care requirements on Coconut Crabs and Vampire Crabs specifically, while also talking about naturalistic enclosures, cohabitation, and various diet needs of crustaceans. We also discuss Indo’s upcoming plans to begin breeding Coconut Crabs, something that nobody thus far has been able to do in captivity. He shares details of his extensive knowledge of the breeding process, the various growth stages of crustaceans, and how he plans on replicating the ocean in order for the breeding project to succeed.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/242-coconut-crabs/

SPONSORS:

Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/

Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS

FROM THE EPISODE:

Indo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indo_and_plants

Indo’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@indoplants7040

00:00 Introducing Indo

1:23 Coming Up: The Bio Dude

1:58 Coming Up: Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit

2:19 Welcome Indo + Starting Out With Exotic Animals and Crabs

6:46 Animal Keeping Community in Italy

19:19 What Indo Is Keeping Currently

12:45 Indo’s Passion for Crustaceans

15:00 Recommended and Types of Crab Species

17:00 Basic Vampire Crab Care Requirements

19:10 Scavenger Crabs + Naturalistic Enclosures

22:00 Terrestrial Crabs and Water Needs

23:27 Cohabitation With Other Crabs or Species

24:30 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

25:31 Discovering Coconut Crabs

31:07 What Is A Coconut Crab?

34:59 Keeping Coconut Crabs

41:45 Enclosure Needs For Adults + More Care Requirements

46:13 Coconut Crab Diets

47:53 Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit

48:58 Breeding Coconut Crabs

1:02:18 Replicating Flow of The Ocean + Filters

1:05:08 Growing Phases

1:07:27 Indo’s Future Plans for Breeding Crabs

1:12:13 Future Projects + Closing Thoughts

Dr. A. Z. Andis Arietta is a scientist whose work spans the intersection of AI, conservation, and herpetoculture (azandisresearch.com). He earned his PhD from Yale School of the Environment, where his research areas included ecological genomics, amphibian ecophysiology and development, and the ethics of conservation. That scientific and philosophical grounding now informs how he thinks about evidence-based animal care, conservation policy, and the impacts of data infrastructure.

Professionally, Andis is a Senior Data Scientist working in machine learning, causal inference, and applied AI. He also teaches graduate courses on Practical AI, research methods, and data visualization, with an emphasis on application in the environmental field.

Andis is an active herpetoculturist who runs Holotypica (holotypica.com), a small husbandry-focused venture centered on ethically bred amphibians and reptiles, primarily focused on dart frogs and emerald tree skinks. His work in the hobby prioritizes animal welfare, transparent methods, and helping keepers succeed through education and evidence-based guidance.

Across all of his work, Andis is interested in how AI can support conservation and environmental outcomes, including improving decision systems, extracting insight from unstructured data, and strengthening science communication, while remaining clear-eyed about the limitations and risks of these tools.

Rain joins me to dive deep into one of the most unique reptile projects you’ll ever hear about — keeping snail-eating snakes and the unexpected adventure that came with it. We discuss everything from how to care for snail-eating snakes, their specialized diet, and how to breed and collect snails as feeders… all the way to the hilarious twist that turned Rain into one of eBay’s top snail sellers. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/241-snail-eaters/SPONSORS: Visit Fauna-Lux Here: https://fauna-lux.com/Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomePhotos and Video in Episode:Provided by Rain0:00 Intro1:48 Welcome Rain, Discovering Snail-Eaters14:35 Starting with the Snails16:45 TrueChroma by Fauna Lux18:20 Finding Wild Snails23:20 Buying & Selling Snails on eBay31:28 Parasites on Snails & Snail Worms33:25 Selling & Collecting Millipedes 36:08 How Many Snails each Snail-eater needs43:25 BioDude44:26 Raising Snails vs Raising Crickets47:34 The Benefits of Keeping & Breeding Snails55:53 The Species of Snail-Eaters Rain Keeps & Their Characteristics 1:14:54 How they eat1:28:56 A look at Rain's Snail-Eaters1:46:37 What size snail to feed?1:48:56 Feeder variety?1:51:50 Structure for Captive Keeping1:56:28 Setting up the Snail Tubs & Feeding2:02:38 Semi-Slugs2:06:28 Closing Thoughts

Phil has a conversation with Nick Sloan, owner of Sloan's Reptiles and the All American Plant and Reptile Expo. Great conversation!

Phil interivews the legendary Randy Gray. This is one you wont want to miss!

Greg Bartucca of The Reptile Studio discusses the dedicated room in his house for his Carpet Python, Daria, as well as all of the ins and outs surrounding how he made the room work. Greg dives into topics surrounding proper husbandry of snakes, offering them more space and enrichment opportunities, and his overall thoughts about advancing basic reptile care. Greg talks about how he “snake-proofed” the room, ensuring that Daria does not injure herself while free-roaming the room, as well as tidbits about surveillance, lighting setups, and tips for digestion. We also discuss in-depth about Greg’s recent mite problem in his reptile room and the very interesting method for combating it.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/240-reptile-studio/SPONSORS:Visit Fauna-Lux Here: https://fauna-lux.com/Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Link to Snake Mite Info: https://tomaskas.co.uk/snakemitetreatment/Greg’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereptilestudiohttps://www.youtube.com/@UCbckZXUp2OXClUHEI1_l5rA Photos and Video in Episode:Provided by Greg0:00 Introducing Greg Bartucca 1:55 The Bio Dude2:30 Welcome Greg + Getting Into The Hobby6:16 Greg’s Species Currently7:31 All About The Snake Room + Snake Proofing15:50 Daria’s Behavior + Eating Habits19:24 Dealing With Snake Poop21:10 Digestion After Feeding22:56 Losing Daria in The Room?25:31 True Chroma by Faunalux27:05 Surveillance For The Room28:08 Recommendations For Replication of Free Range Snakes36:14 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub37:15 All About Greg’s Mite Problem57:06 Enclosure Inspiration For His Other Reptiles1:01:00 Enrichment Talks in Round Table Episode1:05:00 Closing Thoughts

In this episode, I break down the spiciest debates in the reptile-keeping world — the topics that always light up comment sections and split the hobby right down the middle.

We dig into:

Rack & tub keeping — outdated or perfectly functional?

“Old school” husbandry advice — why some keepers are still spreading bad info.

Morph breeding — ethical concerns, genetic bottlenecks, and what the future looks like.

Venomous and giant species — who should be keeping them (if anyone)?

…and several more hot-button issues that the reptile community can’t stop arguing about.

Whether you’re a keeper, breeder, or brand-new hobbyist, this video will challenge the norms and get you thinking about where our community is headed.

👇 Comment your most controversial reptile opinion — I might feature it in a future video!

👍 Like the video to support the channel

🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dives on reptile care, ethics, and conservation

Reptiles #ControversialOpinions #Herpetology #ReptileKeeping #AnimalsAtHome

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

https://youtu.be/7b5QAkPq80c?si=zBWZ8eMv3Fw7xPrQ

https://www.instagram.com/neversvn/

https://www.instagram.com/aridsonly/

https://www.instagram.com/thereptilestudio_/

https://www.instagram.com/gekkotaculture/

0:00 Intro

00:37 Don't Dim Heat Lamps

2:05 The OG's are ruining the hobby

3:34 Not all racks are bad

4:37 No Co-habbing

5:48 Most keepers lose interest

7:36 It's not possible to keep ethically

9:17 No need for new species

10:49 "free rehomes"

12:25 Venomous and XL species should be banned

13:58 There is no one way to keep a species

15:26 Almost all care info is parroted without knowledge

17:46 Reptile Licenses

18:56 Captive Conservation is a Scam

20:49 Vertical Branches

21:39 Tubs mean you don't care

23:22 Most breeders are bad

24:25 Nobody respects life

25:34 If you don't love the wild-type, you don't love the animal

27:08 Lack of Height Causes obesity

29:26 It's a Privilege, not a Right

30:12 Baby Snakes don't need tubs

A bonus PH episode. I sat down with the fellas at Reptile Rejects to have a conversation. Hope yall enjoy!

A Deep dive on Uromastyx. Phil covers as much as possible in this special episode. Natural History, Care, Breeding, Listener questions, Species specifics, Morphs and the Future, and more!

This episode of PH is a little different, Phil is the interviewee in this plot twist. Talia K. interviewed Phil for her research and agreed to share the interview here. Her questions were very good!

In this episode I have a fun and wide ranging conversation with Dan the host of Amphibicast. He's an OG in Herp Podcasting and is a great guy with interesting ideas! Enjoy!

Phil was a guest on Trap Talk, he and MJ discuss a great deal!

Phillip Lietz of Arids Only and Project Herpetoculture discusses a wide scope of topics regarding the reptile keeping hobby, from the species of reptile that he breeds, domestication of reptiles, a little about aquaculture, and some double standards you see in various pet keeping communities. Phil talks about some of the science revolving around domestication of various reptile species, the advances that we would like to see regarding lighting, and some details of how invasive/native species interact in our world. Philip offers extremely well-thought out viewpoints on herpetoculture that every reptile keeper should keep in mind as we all progress in our hobby.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/239-phil-lietz/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Arids Only IG: https://www.instagram.com/aridsonly/Arids Only FB: https://www.facebook.com/aridsonly/Arids Only Website: http://www.aridsonly.com/Philip’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/plietz/Project Herpetoculture YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FAProject Herpetoculture IG: https://www.instagram.com/projectherpetoculture/

0:00 Introducing Phillip Lietz of Arids Only

2:23 True Fauna by Faunalux

3:24 Welcome Philip + Moving Updates With Arids Only

13:37 New Projects and Species

17:33 All About The Chuckwalla

23:04 Thoughts on Herpetoculture + Reptile Keeping

36:18 Domestication Of Reptiles + The Future

44:50 Aquaculture vs Herpetoculture

45:07 Animals At Home Patreon

45:27 Aquaculture vs Herpetoculture

49:43 The Link Between Animals + Parenting

53:47 Double Standards in Reptiles vs Dogs/Cats

59:25 The Criminal Behavior in The Hobby

1:04:57 Discussion on Native Species + Advances in Science

1:15:05 History of Feeder Insects + Bees in Herpetoculture

1:26:50 Herpetoculture Consulting

1:32:04 Closing Thoughts

Phil re-launches PH with a conversation with Ron St. Pierre!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (⁠https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture⁠) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: ⁠https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/69-ron-st-pierre/⁠

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

FairyTail Dragons: ⁠www.fairytaildragons.com⁠
Follow FairyTail Dragons on IG: ⁠@fairytail_dragons_llc⁠
Follow Ron on IG: ⁠@ron_stpierre⁠

Merch:

⁠https://www.projectherp.com/shop⁠

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats ⁠CLICK HERE⁠
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): ⁠https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH⁠
Tortoise Supply: ⁠https://www.tortoisesupply.com⁠
Reptile Rocks: ⁠https://www.superuro.com⁠
Redline Shipping: ⁠https://www.redlineshipping.com⁠
FairyTail Dragons: ⁠https://fairytaildragons.com⁠

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/projectherpetoculture⁠
Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860⁠
Follow P : H on Instagram: ⁠@projectherpetoculture⁠
Follow Phil on Instagram: ⁠@aridsonly⁠
Follow Roy on Instagram: ⁠@wellspringherp

Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research joins today’s episode to discuss hybridization and domestication in captive reptiles in herpetoculture. Liam shares details of the breeding process, going in depth on genetics, lineage, breeding for certain traits, and much more. He even discusses more controversial topics such as inbreeding, overall domestication for captive reptiles, and culling species in different ways. He also touches on husbandry as it relates to hybrid species. If you’re interested in the ins and outs of breeding and the science behind it, this episode is a great watch!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/238-liam-sinclair/SPONSORS: Visit Fauna-Lux Here: https://fauna-lux.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Thumbnail pictures from: https://www.facebook.com/MilksnakeMutations/Reptiles & Research YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReptilesandResearchReptiles & Research Website: https://reptilesandresearch.org/aboutTime Stamps:

0:00 Introducing Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research

1:46 True Chroma by Faunalux

2:46 Welcome Liam + All About The New Hybrid

7:40 Selection Processes + Domestication

17:40 Localities + The Road to Domestication

23:07 Criticism of Morph Trade

27:35 Inbreeding Can Produce Healthier Animals

31:18 Culling Breeding Animals

33:45 Breeding Program Goals

34:14 Animals At Home Patreon

34:35 Breeding Program Goals + Conversation About Breeds

39:25 Hobby Species + Wild Types

42:50 Purpose of Domestication

45:24 This Week’s Hatching Result + Breeding Desire

49:14 Hybrid Species Explanation

53:20 MH Complex in Breeding

55:20 Corn Snakes Are Hybrids + “Pure” Lines

1:06:00 How To Keep “Pure” Species

1:09:10 Hybridization Boundaries + Ethics

1:13:10 Ellie’s New Clutch + Health Priorities

1:19:15 More On Domestication

1:24:14 Hybrid Species In Future Plans

1:26:40 Approaching Hybrid Husbandry

1:28:23 Adapting Liam’s Viewpoint To What It Is Today

1:34:48 Closing Thoughts

Ed Taoka of “Sonny and Cher Reticulated Pythons” joins today’s episode to discuss his experience with Reticulated Pythons, and more specifically, in handling and socializing with them and his daughter. We discuss how he began his journey in keeping retics, feeding moments vs handling, their high level of intelligence, and more! Ed shares his knowledge of snake body language, being in tune with animals, and the process of taming an animal, leading to how he keeps retics around his child.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/237-ed-taoka/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Ed’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonny_cher_retics

Ed’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SonnyandCherReticulatedPythonsWe Discuss:

0:00 Introducing Ed Taoka

2:27 Welcome Ed + How Did He Start Keeping Reticulated Pythons

10:27 Worries In Starting With Retics

12:42 Socializing + Interacting With Ed’s Snakes

18:39 Feeding vs Moments of Handling?

21:55 How Intelligent Are Reticulated Pythons + Body Language

27:28 Beginnings In Interactions With Snakes and His Daughter

34:45 His Daughter’s Reaction to Snakes

35:45 Animals At Home Patreon

36:06 Snake Precautions Around Children

38:22 Social Media Perceptions

41:03 Retic With His Cat?

42:36 Inspiration To Start Social Media + More Perceptions

55:10 How Has Internet Fame Affected Ed?

59:22 Ed’s Daughter’s Relationship with Snakes Now

1:02:51 Future Enclosure Plans

1:06:16 Closing Thoughts

Josh Halter of The Bio Dude discusses all about the recent challenging situations that The Bio Dude has been facing in recent times: from how Covid affected the business, the new tariff situation, and more. He talks in depth about the business practices that he has set in place in order for The Bio Dude to remain a productive business for himself and the staff, as well as some changes he has made to ensure he is a good owner of the business. Josh also discusses future plans for The Bio Dude, including isopod consumables from ethically sourced fish. This episode is great for people who want to learn more about The Bio Dude’s message, goals, and the behind the scenes struggles of a small business.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/236-the-bio-dude/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:The Bio Dude Website: https://www.thebiodude.com/The Bio Dude Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiodudeThe Bio Dude YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebiodudejoshhalterTIME STAMPS:

0:00 Introducing Josh Halter from The Bio Dude

2:35 Coming Up: Zoo Med University

3:05 Coming Up: The Bio Dude

3:40 Welcome Josh Halter + Recent Trip to Costa Rica

9:22 The Business Model of The Bio Dude

14:58 Recent Challenging Situations for Josh + Growth Process

29:27 Josh As The Owner of The Bio Dude

31:36 Zoo Med University

32:47 Working Through Corona Virus

35:27 The New Tariff Situation

51:01 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

52:02 More Changes Made Due To Extenuating Circumstances

57:37 New Plans For The Bio Dude: Consumables, Drainage Layers + More

1:11:11 The Bio Dude Storefront

1:18:48 Closing Thoughts

Dr. Zac Loughman joins today’s episode to discuss the creation of Colubrid Fest, a colubrid only reptile show filled with insightful speakers, engaging panels, with proceeds going directly back into funding research for the reptiles most commonly kept in the hobby. Zac shares details about how Colubrid Fest came to be, as well as the overall purpose behind its creation. We also talk about Zac’s personal reptile collection, husbandry research at West Liberty University, conservation efforts vs preservation, and much more! Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the show on September 13th & 14th.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/235-dr-zac-loughman/

SPONSORS: Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Purchase Tickets to Colubrid Fest: https://showmereptileshow.com/indianapolis-indiana-colubrid-fest

CCR Conservation Fund: https://www.colubridandcolubroidradio.com/conservation

Husbandry in Natural History Episode w/ Zac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCV5tKf9EmY

False Water Cobra Care Episode w/ Zac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pftnr4tCxl4

Zac’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacloughman/

Dr. Zac at West Liberty University: https://westliberty.edu/biology/faculty/zachary-j-loughman/

Zac’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zac.loughman/

Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.facebook.com/zac.loughman/

Timestamps:

0:00 Introducing Dr. Zac Loughman

2:06 Coming Up: Zoo Med Labs

2:36 Welcome Dr. Zac Loughman + New Books In Progress

5:45 Zac’s Personal Reptile Collection + Husbandry Research

19:56 Zoo Med Labs University

21:07 Colubrid Fest Origin + Creation

33:44 Animals At Home Patreon

34:04 The Purpose of Colubrid Fest

43:48 Conservation Efforts of Colubrid Fest

58:53 Replicating Ethical Improvements With Other Animals

1:01:43 Conservation vs Preservation

1:14:42 Goals In Purchasing Land for Conservation

1:19:10 Captive Breeding Release Projects

1:30:04 Closing Thoughts

In this episode, we sit down with reptile and amphibian photographer Zac Herr, the creative force behind the popular Instagram account @IAmMakingArt. Zac shares the story of how he got started photographing reptiles and amphibians, along with practical tips for capturing stunning shots—whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting into nature photography. We also dive into his brand-new photo book "What is that?", a beautifully curated look at some of the planet’s most fascinating (and often misunderstood) creatures. Whether you’re into animal photography, reptiles, or just love a good creative journey, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/234-zac-herr/SPONSORS: Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Buy the Book: https://www.zthphotography.com/products/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/iammakingart/https://www.facebook.com/iammakingartPhotos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/iammakingart/0:00 Introducing Zac Herr

2:20 Coming Up Zoo Med

2:50 Welcome Zac - Getting Started in Photography

14:40 Favorite Animal Zac Has Shot

19:00 Isolating the Subject (Blank Background)

22:50 What Camera Equipment Zac Uses

24:58 Zoo Med University

26:08 How to Capture Animal Detail

29:20 Capturing Great Photos with an iPhone

32:10 Zac's Camera Settings

38:00 How to Direct and Shoot Animals

41:00 Shooting Venomous Animals

44:02 Editing the Photos & Color Correcting

52:33 What Is That? Zac's New Book!

1:05:40 Closing Thoughts

Christian Cave of Caveman Wildlife joins the podcast to chat about his new documentary filmed in the Amazon Rainforest, catching the world’s largest snake: The Green Anaconda. Christian tells the very detailed and interesting story of how he found, caught, measured, and captured all of the moments of the journey in finding the Green Anaconda. Christian discusses the documentary filming process from start to finish, including drone footage of the environment, some ending thoughts from commenters about the documentary, and a important conversation about sensationalism in the wildlife content creation genre. We also briefly discuss Genesis 1:26 and Christian’s interpretation of the meaning when it comes to treatment of wildlife and how it encourages him to continue education of animals. If you’re at all curious about the story of finding and capturing the world’s largest snake and the incredible moments that came along with it, this episode is a great one to tune into. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/233-caveman-wildlife/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Caveman Wildlife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cavemanwildlifeCaveman Wildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cavemanwildlifeCaveman Wildlife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caveman_wildlife

0:00 Introducing Christian Cave

2:45 Coming Up: The Bio Dude

3:21 Coming Up: Zoo Med Labs

3:51 Welcome Christian - The Story of The Yacumama Documentary

10:52 The Environment in Peru + Where Anacondas Are Found

18:29 Fear In The Amazon + Catching Caimans

23:02 The Bio Dude Substrates and Bug Grub

24:03 Drone Shots of The Anaconda + Tracks

27:42 Importance of The Guide in The Amazon

29:06 The Moment Christian Spots The Anaconda + The Catch

35:09 Zoo Med Labs University

36:19 The Moment Of The Catch

39:17 The Anaconda Bite Experience

45:30 Sensationalism in Wildlife + Content Creation

50:43 The Measurement of The Anaconda

54:24 Opinions on Keeping Anacondas In Captivity

57:38 Genesis 1:26 Interpretation

1:02:39 Near Misses + More Bites

1:06:49 Content Created By Christian + Future Plans

1:15:20 “A Day In The Life Of Snakes” Children’s Book

1:18:02 Closing Thoughts

Jordan Lindon of Midland Reptile Rescue in Birmingham, UK discusses his experience in running his reptile rescue, the finances involved, the importance of a strong community, and the operations day-to-day. This episode is a great one to tune into if you are someone with aspirations to run a reptile rescue; this truly goes over Jordan’s experience and viewpoints in the function of a reptile rescue in the community. Jordan also talks about mistakes to avoid, legislation viewpoints, species he sees frequently surrendered, and his set-up from taking in surrenders to adopting out. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/232-midlands-reptile-rescue/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Midland Reptile Rescue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birminghamreptilerescue/Midland Reptile Rescue TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midlandsreptilerescueMidland Reptile Rescue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandsreptilerescue/Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/midlandsreptilerescue/

WE DISCUSS:

00:00 Introducing Jordan Lindon - Midland Reptile Rescue

2:38 Coming Up: Zoo Med ReptiTemp Dimming Thermometer

3:10 Coming Up: The Bio Dude Bioactive Substrates + Dietary Supplements

3:45 Welcome Jordan + Motivations To Start a Reptile Rescue and Expenses

8:27 Demand For The Reptile Rescue + Looking For Homes

12:25 Home Set-Up of The Rescue + Finances

15:24 The Wrong Side Of Rescues + Legislation

17:35 Memorable Surrenders

19:38 Legislation in Banning Reptiles + Large Snakes

21:26 How Many Species Does Jordan Have Now + First Aid in Reptiles

23:21 How Do Animals Get Adopted Out?

24:31 Zoo Med ReptiTemp Dimming Thermometer

26:02 Rescues Being a Safety Net

29:42 Tips in Starting a Reptile Rescue

32:08 Care Resources + Strange Species

34:28 The Bio Dude Bioactive Substrates + Dietary Supplements

35:28 Jordan’s Personal Animals

37:45 Transitioning Homes For Reptiles

40:44 Jordan’s Feelings On Pet Shops, Breeders, and Expos

46:24 Abandoned Reptiles Experiences

48:06 Commonly Surrendered Species

49:24 Plans For Youtube Channel/Social Media + Profits

53:16 Goals in Rescuing + Education Services

54:47 Major Mistakes to Avoid + Quarantining

57:18 The Importance of Rescues

59:19 Closing Thoughts

Rus of Aquarimax Pets discusses everything there is to know about this very small, low-maintenance pet shrimp called “Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp”, from their native environment, life span, size, and their husbandry in captivity. For anyone curious about keeping a species like this, Russ details the needs of the shrimps such as the tank size, water conditions, temperature, enrichment, decor, and more. Rus also discusses ways that these shrimp are kept in a less than ideal conditions and how that can be improved when keeping them in captivity. This episode is filled with information about the Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp, from a hobbyist who has been keeping them for over 20 years, being a perfect episode for anyone wanting to get started in a relatively easy aquatic pet species.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/231-volcano-shrimp/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Aquarimax YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/aquarimax

Aquarimax Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquarimaxpets/Photos and Video in Episode:B Roll provided by Rus WilsonThumbnail: "Halocaridina rubra" by Joel Carnat is licensed under CC BY 2.0, cropped from the original. https://www.flickr.com/photos/21708387@N02/14065984617https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

00:00 Introducing Russ of Aquarimax Pets

2:54 Coming Up: The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

3:29 Coming Up: Zoo Med Repti Temp Dimming Thermostat

4:01 Welcome Rus - What He Keeps Currently

7:20 About The Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp and Their Environment

19:17 Encountering The Shrimp In The Pet Trade

21:34 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

22:35 Hardiness of Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp

23:51 Rus’s History With Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp

24:50 Keeping With Tank Mates

28:03 Life Span of Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp

29:38 Husbandry of The Shrimp (Size of Tank, Water Conditions, Salt, etc)

36:06 Zoo Med Repti Temp Dimming Thermostat

38:37 Husbandry of The Shrimp Continued (Water, Temperature, Decor, etc)

51:52 Maturing The Tank + Algae Growth

59:56 Feeding Options

1:05:14 Population Control of Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp

1:09:51 Egg To Hatched Shrimp

1:12:48 Plant Options for Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp Tanks

1:18:02 Feeding Options Continued

1:19:02 Logistics of The Start Of Keeping Shrimp + Recommendations

1:23:54 Common Mistakes

1:28:50 Closing Thoughts

Dr. Billy Sveen discusses his new scientific paper, Captive Equivalence As A Minimum Welfare Standard For Captivity-Managed Herpetofauna, highlighting the ethics of keeping herps in captivity in comparison to the wild and all that goes into considering the lives of each counterpart. For anyone wanting to improve their care in captivity, or even those wanting to start thinking about the ethics of their care differently, this episode is a must-watch. Dr. Billy Sveen notes The Five Domains of care in captivity and compares them to how the wild counterparts live, with considerations of survival rates, habitat losses, suffering in animals, and more. Billy also demonstrates ways that we as captive keepers can improve our care in enclosures, diet, enrichment, and other aspects of care to ensure that we are keeping our herps responsibly and ethically.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/230-billy-sveen/

SPONSORS:

Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/

Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Billy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creepersherpetoculture/

Captive Equivalence As A Minimum Welfare Standard For Captivity-Managed Herpetofauna: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f99c047fa9ceb071696ee9a/t/67ec2f45295d144305dc58f1/1743531845626/V7.1_001_Opinion_Sveen.pdf

00:00 Introducing Dr. Billy Sveen

2:07 Coming Up: Zoo Med ReptiTemp Dimming Thermostat

2:39 Coming Up: The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

3:14 Welcome Billy - Reptile Keeping + Projects

8:23 Captive Equivalence As A Minimum Welfare Standard For Captivity-Managed Herpetofauna

26:32 Zoo Med ReptiTemp Dimming Thermostat

28:03 Applying Welfare Standards

36:41 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

37:42 Updating Captive Care To Improve Welfare + Defining Suffering

54:11 Survival Rates + Wild Caught Animals

1:03:17 Habitat Loss of Wild Herps + Natural Fallacies

1:14:56 Ethics of Suffering in Animals

1:23:24 What Can I Improve + Meeting Standards

1:30:54 Closing Thoughts

Daniel Solis of Oropel Lodge discusses his experiences surrounding nature in South America, as well as reptile keeping and breeding in the past in this episode. Daniel thoroughly talks about his dilemma with keeping reptiles in captivity, whilst appreciating wildlife as they are in the wild. He also enjoys wildlife photography, outlining a couple experiences with capturing wild reptiles in their natural habitats. Daniel Solis also runs the Oropel Lodge, a destination to see and experience wildlife and tourist activities in Costa Rica. We discuss all of the possibilities that people can experience at his lodge, from photography excursions, night life tours, ziplining, birdwatching, and so much more. This episode is perfect for people who are curious to learn how their scaled companions live in the wild, as well as potentially learn about an experience to observe it for themselves.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/229-oropel/

SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Oropel Lodge Website: https://www.oropellodge.com/

Oropel Lodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oropellodge/

WE DISCUSS:

00:00 Introducing Daniel Solis of Oropel Lodge

1:42 Coming Up: The Bio Dude

2:18 Coming Up: Zoo Med ReptiTemp

2:49 Welcome Daniel + His Relationship with Nature

7:56 Breeding and Keeping Reptiles

19:11 Daniel’s Wildlife Photography

19:25 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

20:25 Daniel’s Wildlife Photography and Super Dwarf Reticulated Pythons

28:17 Expeditions in Costa Rica and Around The World

35:49 Keeping Large Reptiles in Captivity vs The Wild

43:34 ReptiTemp Dimming Thermostat

45:05 Species Well Suited For Captivity?

49:05 The Oropel Lodge in Costa Rica

59:44 The Controversy Of Reptile Keeping

1:02:33 Animal Experiences at Oropel Lodge + Rescue Dogs

1:11:18 How To Book With Oropel Lodge

1:13:07 Closing Thoughts

HerpTime joins us to talk all things anole, how to keep them, how to breed them, and his philosophies regarding line breeding them. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ReptilesandResearchPRODUCTS TO USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reptilesandresearchPHAILOZOO 15% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: R&RPHAILOZOO ENCLOSURES: https://phailozoo.co?sca_ref=8248864.jO3NsidwAzTHE REPTILE KEEPER 15% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: RNR15THE REPTILE KEEPER: https://thereptilekeeper.com/?amc=TRK-7-5601fbEMAIL► reptilesandresearch@gmail.com

Chris of Reptiles & Oddities discusses his extensive experience with reptiles in this episode, starting with his unfortunate experience at Rattlesnake roundups, then moving on to his more positive experiences with his personal species. Chris talks about the influence that these events brought to his personal reptile keeping, leading him to build his own DIY enclosures and focus on husbandry without a heavy financial burden. Chris discusses the building process of his DIY enclosures in great detail, allowing newer DIY builders to follow along and build their own. We also discuss his relationship with wildlife officials and law enforcement in his area, leading to details of his relocation jobs with various species of snake.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/228-reptiles-and-oddities/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Reptiles & Oddities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reptiles_and_oddities/

Reptiles & Oddities YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reptiles_and_oddities/Reptiles & Oddities

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reptiles.and.oddi

00:00 Introducing Chris of Reptiles And Oddities

2:45 Upcoming: Zoo Med ReptiSun LED

3:04 Upcoming: The Bio Dude

3:40 Welcome Chris + Rattlesnake Roundups Experience

11:30 Influence of Reptiles on Chris

15:16 Species of Reptiles He Keeps

18:24 Building DIY Enclosures - Materials, Cost, Etc

25:12 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED

26:37 More Materials For Building DIY Enclosures

37:39 Chris’ Large Rack Systems

43:33 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

44:34 PVC Enclosures or DIY?

47:12 Chris’ Relationship With Wildlife Officials

1:00:00 Creating A Relationship With Law Enforcement

1:05:12 How Does Relocating Work?

1:08:34 Chris’ Future Plans in Education and Relocation Content

1:15:18 More About Chris’ Experience + Closing Thoughts

A groundbreaking new study has revealed that keeping snakes in rack systems may actually stunt their brain development. In this video, we dive into the data, explore the study’s methods, and discuss what it means for reptile care and welfare going forward.

Ralph Till of The Kleinmanni Assurance Project joins the podcast to discuss his new project alongside his team members, working to ensure a future for the Egyptian Tortoise through the establishment of thriving, genetically diverse populations in carefully managed assurance colonies. He discusses his experience with the tortoise species, the issue with them growing in popularity over the last couple of decades, as well as some information on their care standards. Ralph goes over the creation of the program, how it came to be, future goals, as well as a little insight on his experience in working with zoos and other organizations. This episode is not one to be missed if you’re interested in the conservation of wild species in captivity!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/227-kap/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:The Kleinmanni Assurance Program: https://www.kleinmanniassuranceproject.com/

Our Previous Episode with Ralph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThDnks4Emlc
00:00 Introducing Ralph Till

2:02 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements

2:38 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED

2:57 Welcome Ralph - His Experience With Reptiles

6:28 Care Standards + Sizes of Egyptian Tortoises

11:35 Ralph’s Spark in Keeping Egyptian Tortoises

13:47 Egyptian Tortoise Regulations and Conservation Status

21:55 Developing The Kleinmanni Assurance Program

22:27 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

23:28 Developing The Kleinmanni Assurance Program

34:02 The Purpose of the Program

39:43 ESA Regulations + Genetics

51:02 Reaching Out To Zoos for the Program

52:22 Stud Book for the Program

53:47 Conservation Goals in the Wild

56:46 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED

58:11 The Members of The Kleinmanni Assurance Program

1:05:58 Ways To Help + Learning The Business

1:11:42 Closing Thoughts

Mark Perpetua of Mark’s Perpetua’s Reptile Encounters discusses his experience in keeping crocodilians, what led him to keeping them, and the logistics of keeping them. He also briefly talks about the New York alligator seizing, discussing the regulations in the area and why it makes sense that the animal was taken from that keeper. Mark discusses how he keeps his crocodilians as well as outlines his advice for any prospective keepers, involving their diets and enclosures. He also goes over his book that he wrote, outlining the basics of crocodilian evolution, biology, natural history and conservation. If you’re at all interested in crocodilians, Mark Perpetua’s various ventures are definitely ones to follow. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/226-croc-chat/SPONSORS: Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Mark Perpetua’s Reptile Encounters Website: https://www.reptileprograms.com/Mark’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Mark-Perpetuas-Reptile-Encounters-100057236065549/Alligators and Crocodiles: In Nature and In Art: https://www.amazon.com/Alligators-Crocodiles-Nature-Mark-Perpetua/dp/B0DJC43BNBMark’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@reptileencounters25Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:Mark’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@reptileencounters25Mark’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Mark-Perpetuas-Reptile-Encounters-100057236065549/00:00 Introducing Mark Perpetua1:30 Coming Up: Zoo Med ReptiSun1:49 Welcome Mark - Background and Education in Reptiles6:36 The Crocodilians He Keeps and What Led Him To Keeping11:00 Logistics of Keeping Crocodiles + Regulations19:45 The Story of The Pet Alligator Seize25:18 Mark’s Alligators As Laws Changed31:39 Animals at Home Patreon32:00 Stunted Alligators + Sizes of Morelet’s Crocodile34:24 Advice for Future Crocodile Keepers + Feeding Crocodilians 39:06 Alligators and Crocodiles: In Nature and In Art44:04 Mark’s YouTube Channel47:53 Zoo Med ReptiSun49:19 Mark’s YouTube Channel52:37 Reptile Encounters Presentations58:34 Mark’s Relationships with Crocodiles + Intelligence Levels1:01:05 Mark’s Future Projects - Crocodilian Conservation1:04:11 Closing Thoughts + Meeting Tiki

Zach Porritt of @a.life.exotic discusses his large, tropical greenhouse that houses multiple animal species cohabitating in a beautifully constructed environment. He dives into all of the details of the building process of the greenhouse, the climate he deals with, temperature management and ventilation, as well as the overall investment of the greenhouse. Zach also goes over all of the species that he keeps in the greenhouse and the logistics of keeping them all together in the same space. This episode is an incredibly in depth description of such a well thought out structure, filled with information on how this can be replicated and how he has made this project a huge success. Zach also discusses his recent trip to Suriname, a vast country filled with tropical rainforest and various interesting animal species.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/225-a-life-exotic/#225 #animalsathomepodcastJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: https://zoomed.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.youtube.com/alifeexotichttps://www.instagram.com/a.life.exotic/Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:https://www.youtube.com/alifeexotichttps://www.instagram.com/a.life.exotic/00:00 Introducing Zach Porritt

1:25 Zoo Med Reptisun LED

1:45 Welcome Zach - What Sparked This Idea?

6:14 The Building Process of The Greenhouse

8:50 The Climate Zach Deals With + Temp Management

17:13 Humidity Management

19:36 Ventilation in The Greenhouse

21:10 Lighting Used

23:07 The View of The Greenhouse

24:40 The Investment

26:09 Replication on a Smaller Scale?27:29 What Climate Is He Replicating?

29:27 Creating The Pond + Soil

31:54 Can Species Escape?

32:49 Species in Greenhouse

34:07 ZooMed Reptisun LED + UVB

35:32 Dart Frogs and Microfauna in Greenhouse

42:12 Tropical Plant Species + Pests

50:30 Monthly Maintenance Costs

52:17 Animals Added To Ecosystem

59:00 Cohabitation in The Greenhouse

1:06:18 Tree Frog Noise

1:07:31 Thoughts About Birds?

1:10:17 Addition of Puffing Snakes

1:10:37 Patreon Animals At Home

1:10:58 Addition of Puffing Snakes

1:18:00 Logistics to Keeping the Snake

1:22:30 Zach’s Trip to Suriname

1:32:44 Closing Thoughts

Myke Clarkson, a television producer, reptile conservationist, and wildlife enthusiast discusses his experiences in his television producing career from the start to now. He talks about the story of a snake bite that turned into a TV show, his experience in producing animal-related shows down the line, including his National Geographic show, Dead By Dawn. Myke also discusses the sensationalism that can occur in the media and how he has managed to steer clear of that when it comes to animals-related media. He also shares details of his passion for aquatic snake keeping, from the ins and outs of keeping them, husbandry, snake fungal disease, and more. He talks about what snakes he would recommend for people wanting to get into aquatic snakes, plant recommendations, feeder fish species, and cleaning waste.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/224-myke-clarkson/#224 #animalsathomepodcastJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: https://www.thebiodude.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Myke’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/mykeclarkson/

Myke’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/myke.clarkson/

Myke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myke.clarkson

HCI Website: herpconservation.com

IHS Website: iherpsymp.org00:00 Introducing Myke Clarkson

2:42 The Bio Dude Substrates

3:17 Welcome Myke - His Show on HerpNation + Aquatic Snakes

8:01 The Story of The Bite + TV Shows

13:06 The Beginning of Myke’s Producer Career to Now

21:00 The Animal Related Shows He’s Produced

26:36 The Walking Dead Inspired Nature Doc

31:02 Sensationalism In Media

36:39 Aquatic Snake Keeping

37:01 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

38:01 Aquatic Snake Keeping

46:46 Freshwater Adaptations Goals + Fungal Disease

49:49 Reptile Keeping’s Connection to Conservation

50:57 Disposing of Water Positive of SFD

53:25 Semi vs Fully Aquatic Snakes + Recommended Snakes

1:00:50 Need For Stability in Aquatic Snakes

1:04:55 Setting Up An Aquatic Tank, Plants, and Cleaning Crew

1:13:03 Feeder Fish Species

1:19:57 Waste Clean Up

1:21:06 Non-Profits + Aquatic Snake Book

1:32:30 Closing Thoughts

Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/randr to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed. Reptile breeding is taking a new step up with hybrids making healthier pet reptiles! Heather Moye of Fairytail dragons LLC chats to us about she used hybrids to strengthen her lines and make better pet reptiles!JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ReptilesandResearchPRODUCTS TO USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reptilesandresearch

Victoria Teague of PassionateSnakes discusses her experience with various species of snakes, primarily in the colubrid variety when it comes to her specific enclosure design to help snakes feel more comfortable out in the open. Victoria talks about her Mandarin Rate Snake as the motivator for creating an enclosure that she would see the snake more often in, discussing the need for shelving and hiding spaces built within the enclosure. She also briefly discusses her recent health journey, talking about how her recent focus on herself has created more motivation and happiness in keeping her reptile species more effectively. Victoria shares details of her future projects, non-bioactive enclosures, enclosure design advice, and her experience on a husbandry Facebook group as well.SHOW NOTES:https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/223-victoria-teague/JOIN US ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

SPONSOR:

https://www.thebiodude.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Victoria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionatesnakes/

Victoria’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShhX-oiKYUXXMIj79v6-3w

Advancing Herpetological Husbandry: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdvancingHerpHusbandry/Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:Victoria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionatesnakes/

00:00 Introducing Victoria Teague of Passionate Snakes

2:32 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements

3:07 Welcome Victoria + Beginnings in Reptile Keeping

8:04 Victoria’s Boa + The Enclosure

10:14 Colubrids and Boas

13:44 Mandarin Rat Snakes + Behaviors of Snake Species

17:20 Victoria’s Health Journey + That Connection to Animal Keeping

23:55 Choosing Snake Species + Keeping the Interest

30:02 Designing Enclosures for Behaviors

32:53 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

33:54 Non-Bioactive Enclosures with Plants

36:24 Shelving Spaces in Snake Enclosures

44:18 Feeding Snakes + Any Issues with Feeding

45:57 Cleaning Challenges with Non-Bioactives

50:42 Enclosure Setups: Heating + Lighting + More

54:47 Tips for Victoria’s Enclosure Replication

55:57 Future Species + Upcoming Projects

58:16 Advancing Herpetological Husbandry Facebook Group

1:00:30 Closing Thoughts

Nathan Carlos Rupley discusses his experience with reptile and invertebrate keeping alongside his passion for nature in the real world; talking about his feelings behind connecting with nature and rewildling, and how that connects with the reptile keeping hobby. He shares details of his upbringing in Africa, then moving on to adapting to life in the United States, primarily discussing his viewpoints on rewildling rather than becoming reliant on the consumer oriented world. Nathan also continues to discuss various aspects of recognizing plants, using plants for medicine, and the toxicity of some plants that we could potentially use in reptile keeping or in our daily lives. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/222-nathan-rupley/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: https://www.thebiodude.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.instagram.com/nathan_carlos_rupley/Nathan’s YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/nathanrupleyVideo Clips and Photos Used in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/nathan_carlos_rupley/00:00 Introducing Nathan Rupley2:11 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements2:47 Welcome Nathan + His Connection with Nature6:08 Foundations in Africa, Adapting to Life in the U.S, and Getting Back Into The Hobby13:13 Species Currently Keeping14:12 Rewildling - Reversing Domestication, Hunting, Foraging + Gathering26:49 How Has Rewilding Changed Your Reptile Keeping Perspective?34:06 The Bio Dude Terra Fauna Substrate + Bug Grub35:07 Recognizing + Connecting with Nature42:37 Uromastyx Diets + Facebook Groups + Toxicity of Plants1:00:42 Uromastyx Diets + Plant Medicine1:18:37 The Importance of Research + Conservation1:22:03 Closing Thoughts

Logan Hope of ThatBeardedBugGuy discusses his very popular Mourning gecko room in his home, housing over a hundred geckos, as well as some opinions about keeping tiny reptiles in such large enclosures. He also discusses in depth his Vietnamese Blue Beauty snakes, their enclosure setups, lighting, diets, and their very intelligent behaviors. Logan also talks about how he first got started in the exotic pet keeping world with bugs and tarantulas, leading him to share details of their enclosures, why he keeps them, and the fear surrounding spiders. We also talk about the story of his alligator that he recently nursed back to health and is continuing to rehabilitate at home. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/221-bearded-bug-guy/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: https://www.thebiodude.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Logan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbeardedbugguy/Logan’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatbeardedbugguyVideo Clips and Photos Used in Episode:Provided by Logan Hope00:00 Introducing Logan Hope - The Bearded Bug Guy

2:39 The Bio Dude

3:14 Welcome Logan + The Mourning Gecko Room + Blue Beauty

11:20 Struggles with Large Enclosures for Tiny Animals

15:24 Feeding The Mourning Geckos

18:45 Logan’s Animal Room + Vietnamese Blue Beauty

28:29 Noticing The Intelligence of Reptiles + The Connection

30:04 Vietnamese Blue Beauty Enclosures + Flying Gecko

41:49 Logan’s Tarantulas + Setups

42:45 The Bio Dude Terra Fauna + Bug Grub

43:46 Logan’s Tarantulas + Setups

59:12 Fear Surrounding Tarantulas + Breeding Baby Tarantulas

1:05:46 Logan’s Alligator + Her Story

1:20:30 Logan Starting a YouTube Channel?

1:26:15 Logan at Expos + Closing Thoughts

Snakes will be domesticated, heres how! Brian Reeder breaks down the processes of domestication and how you can see it in action right now with pet snakes!Credit for snake in the thumbnail: https://www.instagram.com/selectivescalesFind Brian Reeders Day Lilies: https://www.facebook.com/SunDragonDayliliesJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ReptilesandResearchPRODUCTS TO USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reptilesandresearchEMAIL► reptilesandresearch@gmail.com

Rebecca Hassler of Dragoon Gecko discusses her over fifteen years of experience in breeding leopard geckos, offering advice to newer leopard gecko breeders on how to get started breeding ethically. She shares details on how to succeed in breeding even before purchasing your gecko pairs, characteristics she looks for in breeding quality reptiles, and husbandry of leopard geckos, leading into the actual steps of breeding. Her undeniable passion for leopard geckos and breeding them is evident as she discusses the steps in breeding leopard geckos on a simplified level, as well as the beginnings of socializing them so that they are a great pet option for owners. Rebecca is a friend of the podcast and as we mentioned, has been on the show a few times now, so do feel free to check out our previous episodes:How To Breed Leopard Geckos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_rdl_xXqpkThe Best Leopard Gecko Morphs to Breed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh20hW_-BHYSHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/220-dragoon-gecko/#leopardgecko #220 #animalsathomepodcastJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:http://www.dragoongecko.com/https://www.instagram.com/dragoongecko/http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWPibMGvvmtRdHW2cge3qg/Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/dragoongecko/00:00 Introducing Rebecca Hassler - Dragoon Gecko2:02 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements2:38 Welcome Rebecca + Her Experience in Leopard Geckos11:10 Setting Yourself Up For Success in Breeding22:53 Characteristics in Breeding vs Pet Quality Animals29:16 Breeding with Established Geckos + Husbandry of Geckos38:40 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 39:42 Breeding Note Taking40:57 Red Flags in Future Breeders49:15 Sexing Leopard Geckos50:44 Next Steps in Breeding + Growth58:52 The Process of The Breeding Itself1:08:40 Ovulation + Pairing in Leopard Geckos1:22:32 Pairing of Females + Egg Laying1:27:39 Incubation of Eggs1:36:04 Supporting Hatchlings + Their Enclosures1:42:07 Egg Laying Issues1:46:05 Socializing Leopard Geckos1:52:39 Rebecca’s Love For Breeding Leopard Geckos2:02:22 Closing Thoughts

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Jon Asher to the show to discuss his perspective on herpetoculture and his experience keeping and breeding crown giant anoles and Chamaeleolis!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES:Follow Jon on IG: @crowngiant and @chamaeleolisMERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOUR SPONSORS:Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PHCold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.comTamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.comHappy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/homeSOCIAL LINKS:Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Tommy Maxwell of Tommy’s Reptiles discusses his start in reptile keeping, focusing primarily on keeping Frilled Dragons in outdoor enclosures. He also briefly discusses his experience as a U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer as well, highlighting reasons for joining, picking his job, and eventually retiring. Tommy discusses many aspects to frilled dragons including the enclosures he keeps them in, cohabitation, their personality, diet, size, natural behaviors, and more. He also goes over his struggles in breeding the species, with hopes to have clutches in the next couple of years. We also talk about his Spotted Turtle and Terrapin turtles, from their DIY bioactive enclosure builds, to cohabitation, to suggestions on good turtle species to keep. Tommy also highlights his love for monitor species and his start in purchasing his own Quinn Monitor, continuing to talk about their size, diets, and temperature requirements. Tommy also discusses short-from content creation and YouTube video creation, displaying his love and struggles with making videos.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/219-tommys-reptiles/We Discuss:00:00 Introducing Tommy Maxwell

2:07 The Bio Dude Bioactive Kits

2:42 Welcome Tommy + His Experience in The Navy

7:22 Career Aspirations + Start in Reptile Keeping

15:33 Tommy’s Frilled Dragons

16:30 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

17:31 Tommy’s Frilled Dragons

21:00 Cohabitation + Outside Enclosures of Frilled Dragons

26:58 Personality of Frilled Dragons

28:25 Diet of Frilled Dragons

30:24 Size of Frilled Dragons + Natural Behaviors

33:07 Breeding + Pricing of Baby Frilled Dragons

38:34 Spotted Turtle + Terrapin Enclosure Builds + Cohabitation

48:58 Thoughts on Best Turtle Species

52:07 Monitor Lizard Species

56:40 Quinn Lizard Size + Diet

1:02:08 Start in Reptile Keeping + Content Creation

1:13:07 Chinese Water Dragons

1:18:08 Closing Thoughts

SPONSORS:

Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media

Tommy’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdcxcz6rMrVTPK8XxGor0w
Tommy’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/tommys_reptiles/
Tommy’s Website: https://tommysreptiles.com/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Reptile Breeding is a passion for every reptile breeder! But how many of them line breed vs inbreed? The distinction between the two can make or break your breeding program!

In this video, I discuss my thoughts on the creator of Tiger King (Eric Goode) making a docuseries focused on the reptile trade and smuggling. The links to everything I cite in the video are below.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro - The Reptile King1:00 What will this series be about?2:40 Video Breakdown3:44 Who is Eric Goode?6:38 Who will be in the series?8:22 Reptile Smuggling 13:33 Why Smuggle Reptiles?15:30 Trafficking Overlap17:29 Who is Tom Crutchfield?23:04 Miami was the Wild West (Insane Criminal Activity) 30:01 Back to Tom Crutchfield35:06 Croc Docs35:41 Extinct or Alive Fraud40:14 Eaten Alive with Paul Rosolie44:15 Who is Tyler Nolan?45:37 Who is Jeff Leibowitz?47:36 Will Private Reptile Keeping Become Prohibited? 50:38 Positive Reptile Keepers53:45 Closing ThoughtsSOURCES USED (in order of appearance):

Tiger King: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81115994https://www.vulture.com/article/eric-goode-animal-documentaries-tiger-king-chimp-crazy.htmlJRE #2203 https://youtu.be/3LhRFF02vSA?si=kP8uPP2dBJvyf1lDBig Cat Saftey Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/263Captive Primate Safety Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4206https://books.google.ca/books?id=JrwBAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=falsehttps://www.sonomanews.com/article/entertainment/tiger-king-director-eric-goode-found-his-lifes-through-line-in-sonoma/https://www.turtleconservancy.org/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-08-25/chimp-crazy-hbo-eric-goode-tonka-tonia-haddix-dwayne-cunningham-tiger-king @ChandlersWildLife Reptiles With Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOaN5jDvgcIhttps://www.fws.gov/law/lacey-act#:~:text=The%20Lacey%20Act%2C%20as%20amended,States%20or%20any%20Indian...https://cites.org/eng/disc/what.phpBest Tortoise For Beginners, Gabriel Mattei: https://youtu.be/aXco0t9DxKwhttps://www.iucnredlist.org/species/10041/495907The Lizard King: https://amzn.to/3ZGHmRJhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/national/1993/07/03/police-find-snake-shipment-used-to-smuggle-cocaine/d3a28a9b-4a8f-48bb-88dc-7ed81ba13978/https://www.chron.com/news/strange-weird/article/cocaine-found-in-tropical-fish-cargo-1607725.phpStolen World: https://amzn.to/4iGFXTZhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wong_Keng_Lianghttps://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/04/20/reptile-dealer-sentenced-in-iguana-case/Locked Up Abroad: https://amzn.to/3DfH0dnhttps://www.justice.gov/archive/opa/pr/1999/April/140enr.htmhttps://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/snake-farm-shooting-tom-crutchfield-and-business-partner-bruce-stephenson-involved-in-deadly-argument-6556579https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2000/08/28/information-frees-drug-kingpin/Scarface: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086250/https://screenrant.com/tiger-king-netflix-mario-tabraue-scarface-tony-montana/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/05/mario-tabraue-cocaine-kingpin-lobbying-congress-big-cats/https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1149958-tabraue-judgment.htmlhttps://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/cold-blooded-smuggling-6331601https://www.hbo.com/chimp-crazyhttps://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/broward-wildlife-dealer-and-company-sentenced-scheme-harvest-and-sell-florida-turtlesDo Reptiles Play?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Q3Q2IMn3g&t=82shttps://www.morphmarket.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZzYbMyVu1chttps://www.morphmarket.com/us/c/reptiles/pythons/ball-pythons/2553730https://crocdoc.ifas.ufl.edu/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337770543_Rediscovering_the_Apaporis_Caiman_Caiman_crocodilus_apaporiensis_Notes_from_a_Long-Anticipated_ExpeditionExtinct or Alive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVYXK_PeQB4JRE #1403: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCRjz1fyOE4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eaten_Alive_(TV_program)https://www.youtube.com/@TylerNolanKing Cobra Bite!: https://youtu.be/ogg0y-nIiXk?si=VHNWHD3NLaom-Uoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8PKj8LkIso

We chat with milksnake mutations about hybrid snake breeding. The infamous inperial milksnake and jungle corn are discussed throughout. Could this be the first steps down the path to domestication? JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ReptilesandResearchPRODUCTS TO USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reptilesandresearch

John Kinney discusses his start in reptile keeping in the late 70’s and 80’s, working up to his large snake collection before moving away from the reptile hobby. He shares details of the issues he had during the time of keeping reptiles and the ethics behind it, as well as his experience in the animal testing pharmaceutical world. John shares what his previous duties were in that facility, the ethics behind it, his opinions on animal rights and PETA, and much more. Later on he highlights why he got back into reptile keeping and how he views the community today. We also discuss the snake species he is keeping currently as well as the enclosures he has them set up in. John also discusses his experience in working for Custom Reptile Habitats, experiencing the enclosure build offs with content creators, and his overall view of social media in the reptile community. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/218-john-kinney/SPONSORS:

Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com

Guest’s Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/brewkeepyr/

We Discuss:0:00 Introducing John Kinney3:30 Welcome John - Introduction to Reptile Keeping in The 80s12:57 Prepared for Burmese Pythons?15:45 Getting Out Of The Reptile Hobby25:00 John’s Experience in The Pharmaceutical World25:18 Magic Mind Mental Shot26:07 John’s Experience in The Pharmaceutical World44:20 John’s Opinions on Animal Rights52:10 Temple Grandin and Ethics of Cattle1:03:24 Coming Back Into Reptile Keeping1:09:24 Current Snakes He Keeps1:14:29 Working At Custom Reptile Habitats1:14:48 The Bio Dude Substrate + Bug Grub1:15:49 Working At Custom Reptile Habitats 1:19:09 Enclosure Build Off1:25:08 Domestication of Reptiles1:33:22 Social Media’s Impact on The Reptile Community1:44:44 Being More Aware + Closing Thoughts

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

We are joined by herpetologist Tom Major and Ben Marshall from @herpetologicalhighlights to discuss how to become a herpetologist and much more!

Ben from Unseen Diversity discusses his tool, “My Vision for The Hobby” that he has created within Notion. This new project’s purpose is to find the “why” in reptile keeping, forming a plan for the future in reptile keeping and in life in general, finding how and what you will do for your goals, and more. He discusses the need in finding why you want to keep reptiles in order to prioritize them, execute your visions for the species you keep, improvements on their enclosures and care, as well as the setups you keep them in. Ben also briefly discusses his experience with various species, including the Slow Loris and other similar species like it. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/217-unseen-diversity/

SPONSORS

Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com

Guest’s Social Media

https://www.xanthonycticebus.com/visiontool
https://www.instagram.com/unseen.diversity/

We Discuss:0:00 Introducing Ben - Unseen Diversity2:14 The Bio Dude2:49 Welcome Ben + Project Working on Reptile Software11:59 The Purpose Behind Reptile Keeping16:01 Involvement in The Hobby20:17 Ben’s Future Episode Projects28:26 Using Notion for Reptile-Keeping Tools33:10 My Vision For The Hobby Tool 37:52 Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub38:52 Finding Your WHY - Creating Your Vision + Executing49:22 Herpetoculture in Your Life58:05 Why Do We Keep Reptiles1:01:44 Finding the How + What1:07:33 Reflecting on Your Current Situation1:16:24 Executing Your Vision + Ranking Your Reptiles in Priority1:29:42 Setup + Individuals in Your Care1:37:11 Needed Improvements + More Reflection1:44:33 Experience + Passion with Slow Loris1:48:29 Goals for The Template + Donations1:56:06 Closing Thoughts

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Paul Duren to the show to discuss his perspective on herpetoculture and his experience keeping and breeding scrub pythons using maternal incubation! Here's Zoom's AI description:"The team discussed their experiences and perspectives on herpetoculture, including their journeys into snake keeping, breeding and caring for various species, and the importance of trusting the animals' instincts. They also explored the impact of the morph market on herpetoculture, the importance of temperament and adaptability in animal keeping, and the potential for herpetology to become more mainstream. The conversation concluded with a focus on the need for empathy and understanding in herpetology and the importance of prioritizing animal welfare."Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES:For questions and inquiries, add Paul on FB - search 'Paul Duren'MERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOUR SPONSORS:Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PHCold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.comTamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.comHappy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/homeSOCIAL LINKS:Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Zoe and Jackson of The Anti Venom Support Group discuss their experience in dealing with snake bites and the anti-venom that comes along with it, covering both circumstances surrounding wild/native snake bites versus snakes in private collections. They both share details about the science of anti-venom, the shelf life, where it is made, and the expenses around obtaining anti-venom. Zoe and Jackson have also started their own center and support group that strives to assist venomous snake keepers in obtaining permits, the venom itself, and creating bite protocols to remain safe and keep these species of snakes responsibly. The two of them also share many myths around snake bites, the response to getting bit, and anti-venom, sharing the truth behind some of the fear. Zoe and Jackson also briefly discuss the animals they currently keep, where they were obtained, and how they got their start in reptiles and animals in general. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/216-antivenom-support-group/SPONSORS:

Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com

Guest’s Social Media

Fauna Learning Center – https://www.facebook.com/Zoereneeszoo/
Anti-Venom Support Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/753017469700280/
Zoe’s IG – https://www.instagram.com/zoe_renees_zoo/
Zoe’s TikTok – https://www.instagram.com/zoe_renees_zoo/

We Discuss0:00 Introducing Zoe + Jackson - Anti-Venom Support Group2:42 The Bio Dude3:17 Welcome Zoe + Jackson - Circumstances w/ Snake Bites, Wild + Private13:08 Anti-Venom + Private Sectors/Zoos15:40 Involvement in Anti-Venom Solutions19:42 The Science of Anti-Venom21:29 Expense of Venom, Types, + Where It Is Made27:16 How Much Venom Do You Need?28:37 Process of Starting their Center33:17 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub34:18 Starting a Center - Continued38:21 Anti-Venom Pricing, Storage, + The Nuances42:39 In Case of Emergencies + Storms45:23 Anti-Venom Support Group52:43 Shelf Life of Anti-Venom56:29 Creating Bite Protocols1:03:30 Differences in Bite Protocols By Species1:07:55 Ban on Non-Native Species1:10:20 Myths About Anti-Venom1:16:33 Zoe + Jackson’s Start in Animals1:21:23 Start of Their Facility1:25:43 Species Kept + Where They Obtain Animals1:34:00 Closing Thoughts

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Allen Repashy back to the show to discuss the origins of Rhacodactylus in herpetoculture, and the process of building Repashy Superfoods! Allen is a pioneer in herpetoculture, responsible in part for establishing a number of species, and also for advancing the realm of hero nutrition. In this episode, we discuss all of that, and a whole lot more!Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES:Follow Repashy on IG: @repashyCheck out the Repashy product line: https://www.store.repashy.comMERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOUR SPONSORS:Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PHCold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.comTamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.comHappy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/homeSOCIAL LINKS:Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Chad Steffen of Golden Coast Exotics discusses his reptile keeping and breeding hobby with a variety of very interesting and rarer snake species, as well as his passion in breeding high-quality, healthy snakes. He shares details of how he first got started in the reptile keeping hobby, starting in keeping Eastern Indigo Snakes, and the enrichment that he provides those species. Chad highlights the other species that he keeps such as bearded dragons, species of tree boas, Dominican Red Boas, Royal Snakes, and more, diving into the behaviors, diets, and breeding of each. He also discusses the interest in these kind of “left-of-center” species in comparison to the Ball python breeding obsession in the last fifteen years, saying that the diversity of the species we keep in the reptile hobby makes it all so much more fun and interesting. Chad also discusses his adventures in herping in Southern California, as well as aspects of loving the mundane chores involved in reptile keeping.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/215-golden-coast-exotics/LINKS FROM EPISODE:

Golden Coast Exotics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldencoastexotics/?hl=en

Golden Coast Exotics Morph Market: https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/goldencoastexotics/

Golden Coast Exotics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM0FGo4IQyTDQ91doyZCNQ

SPONSORS:

Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/

WE DISCUSS:

0:00 Introducing Chad Steffen - Golden Coast Exotics

2:00 Zoo Med Labs

2:25 Welcome Chad + His Start in Reptile Keeping and Breeding

13:18 Getting into Eastern Indigos

15:03 Magic Mind Shot

16:58 Eastern Indigo Enclosures + Enrichment

20:44 Outdoor Bearded Dragon Enclosures + Feeding

24:06 Chad’s Collection Over the Years

27:30 Species of Tree Boa, Sanzinia + Breeding

35:18 Zoo Med Tortoise Diet

36:24 Tree Boa Behaviors and Size

38:27 Diversity in Snake Species + Ball Python Market Crash

46:00 Dominican Red Boas - Diets, Breeding + Colors

57:44 Boa Enclosures + Hides

59:04 Royal Snakes - Behavior, Breeding + Diets

1:05:20 Other Left-of-Center Species

1:08:51 Number of Adult Species + Drive to Keep Snakes

1:11:23 Herping in California

1:14:03 Loving the Process of Keeping Reptiles

1:18:15 Future Species

1:20:48 Closing Thoughts

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy offer a state of the union after our recent hiatus from the show! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!MERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOUR SPONSORS:Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PHCold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.comTamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.comHappy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/homeSOCIAL LINKS:Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Roy welcomes Adam Trimmings, Jonas Keil, and Savannah Noland to the show to discuss Abronia! We hear about their varied and extensive experiences keeping Abronia lizards - the dos and don'ts for success with the genus, and a whole lot more!Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES:Follow Adam on IG: @adamsdragonsFollow Jonas on IG: @junglejonzFollow Savannah on IG: @perfect.hue.llcMERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOUR SPONSORS:Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PHCold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.comTamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.comHappy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/homeSOCIAL LINKS:Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Jacop Frank of @northernreptiles joins us as our first Swedish reptile keeping guest, discussing his introductions to reptile keeping, a little bit about the reptile keeping regulations in Sweden, and the species that he keeps currently. He shares details of the Blackheaded python species that he keeps and has plans to breed, going over his interest in the species, their enclosures, scaping the enclosures, and equipment for them. Jacop also goes over his passion in observing his reptile’s behaviors and taking reports rather than depending on internet care guides. Jacob also goes over his Scrub species of snakes, going over their feeding habits, temperatures, behaviors of the specific species, and more. The importance of paying attention to reptiles, monitoring their habits, and creating enclosures that make sense for their wild counterparts is a huge theme in this episode, and something Jacop is extremely passionate and educated on. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/214-northern-reptiles/SPONSORS:

Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/

Guest’s Social Media

Jacop’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northernreptiles/
https://www.youtube.com/@UCoLKShVGYLM2slyAY6aLdRA

We Discuss:0:00 Introducing Jacop Frank1:38 ZooMed Labs2:03 Welcome Jacop + Reptile Keeping in Sweden3:30 Reptile Keeping Regulations in Sweden7:15 First Introduction to Reptile Keeping8:25 Species Gravitated Toward + Species Kept9:57 Blackheaded Python Species + Their Enclosures14:04 Plans to Breed Blackheaded Pythons15:30 Rough Scaled Pythons - Interest + Enclosures21:03 Scaping The Enclosures + Observing Behaviors25:19 Equipment Used For Enclosures26:49 Interest + Getting Into Scrub Species31:10 Keeping Scrubs31:28 ZooMed Labs Tortoise Food32:33 Keeping Scrubs Continued - Feeding, Enclosures, Bites, etc36:05 Zoo-like Enclosure Inspirations + Aspirations38:05 Plants + Branches in Enclosures40:22 Observing Behaviors + Creating Reports42:13 Temperatures in Enclosures + Feeding Schedules45:11 Bismarck Ringed Pythons Species48:12 Interest in Only Snakes?50:02 Other Dream Snake Species52:09 Plans For YouTube Videos54:10 Plans for Newly Hatched Baby Snakes56:17 Blackheaded Snakes - Lizard Eaters59:57 Ambitious Enclosures + Closing ThoughtsSupport, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Joe of Scaped Nature located in Norwich, United Kingdom discusses his shop where he sells reptiles, plants, planted enclosures, and more. He shares details about his passions for correct lighting systems, working with customers of all interests and knowledge levels, and shares advice for other future and current reptile shopkeepers. Joe highlights his caring nature to connect with other reptile keepers who come into the shop, as well as his love for creating beautiful, planted enclosures for all of his reptile species. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/213-scaped-nature/SPONSORS:

Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media

Scaped Nature FB: https://www.facebook.com/ScapedNature/
Scaped Nature YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScapedNature

We Discuss:0:00 Introducing Joe of Scaped Nature, Norwich, UK1:47 Zoo Med Labs2:12 Welcome Joe - Getting into Reptile Keeping, Lighting, and Plants!7:00 The Species Joe Keeps at Home + Feeding Dilemmas 10:47 History of Scaped Nature + Interest in Lighting Systems21:47 What The Shop is Like + Species/Enclosures28:08 Challenges of the Shop33:50 Zoo Med Tortoise Food34:55 Sourcing Animals to Sell + Breed42:50 Species of Plants Sold + Used in Enclosures45:30 Preference of Different Customers51:21 Starting a Shop + Growing With The Times59:50 Joe’s YouTube Vlogs1:06:03 Incoming Species to Scaped Nature1:08:30 Closing ThoughtsSupport, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Jack Thomson of gekkotaculture discusses his experience with keeping reptiles in general, as well as his recent love for various gecko species such as the Uroplatus genus. He talks about his experience in keeping his reptiles during college, as well as his career aspirations in working at ZooMed and where he is in that job now. One of the most popular aspect of Jack’s care has been the addition of the “gecko room”, which is a tent set up in his garage that keeps the humidity and temperatures at the proper amounts, making the gecko species more maintainable to keep. He also goes over some of the downsides and additions that he would like to make to the tent set up, the species he keeps there, and the enclosures that he keeps them in. Jack goes over in detail what the husbandry of various Uroplatus species have outlined such as their diets, enclosure sizes, breeding activity, lighting, and humidity as well as any other aspects that came up in conversation. He also offers advice to people who are interested in keeping a species of Uroplatus, and shares the overall love that he has for the species & what makes them so interesting to keep.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/212-gekkotaculture/

SPONSORS:

Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media:

gekkotaculture website: https://www.gekkotaculture.com/
Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gekkotaculture/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Introducing Jack Thomson - gekkotaculture

1:28 Zoo Med Labs Lighting

1:50 Welcome Jack + Getting into the Reptile Hobby

4:32 Reptile Keeping During College + Gecko Appreciation

8:20 Striving to Work At ZooMed

12:08 The Gecko Room

23:03 Enclosures Kept in The Gecko Room

24:23 Downsides + Additions to The Gecko Room

29:05 Species of Uroplatus + The Diversity

35:59 ZooMed ReptiSun T5

37:04 Husbandry of Uroplatus Species

39:36 Species Kept in The Gecko Room + Types of Enclosure Styles

45:13 Uroplatus Diets, Enclosure Sizes, Breeding, Lighting + Humidity

54:51 The Variety in Uroplatus Species

58:26 Uroplatus without Gecko Keeping Experience

1:00:35 Decor Pieces for Camouflage + Treating Wood

1:05:18 Why Are Uroplatus So Great?

1:08:12 Jack’s Other Species Kept + Breeding Efforts

1:12:50 Jack’s Role at ZooMed + AnimalCon 2024

1:21:18 Closing Thoughts

Phil Lietz of Arids Only discusses his experiences in breeding his uromastyx and other various species, as well as the future of Arids Only. He shares details on his opinions about established reptiles, farm bred reptiles, and wild caught reptiles and the differences between them, opening up a valuable conversation among breeders and keepers alike. Phil highlights the incorrect ways that keepers can spread half-truths about keeping reptiles, the guilt that we sometimes deal with, and how to think of reptile keeping in a more positive light. Phil also discusses a myriad of trade-off aspects relating to reptile care and animal care in general, bringing up the topic of captive vs wild perspectives.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/211-arids-only/

SPONSORS:

Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/aridsonly/
https://www.facebook.com/aridsonly/
http://www.aridsonly.com/
Project Herpetoculture Podcast

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up - Zoo Med Labs Lighting

0:21 Introducing Phil Lietz

1:43 Welcome Phil & Thoughts on Fatherhood

8:15 Species Phil Works With + Future Of Arids Only

15:55 Volume of Uromastyx Dealt With

17:52 Established Reptiles + Farm Bred vs Wild Caught

22:42 Observing Practices for Education + Herpetoculture 26:51 Half Truths in Herpetoculture + Breeding

31:44 Care and Welfare for Breeding/Pets

34:42 Zoo Med Reptisun T5 UVB

35:48 Tolerance Without Changes in Care + Reproduction

41:55 Negative Framing in Herpetoculture + Trade-Offs

53:38 Negative vs Positive Aspects of Relationships with Animals

56:56 Committing Energy to Pets + Yourself

1:00:20 Companions vs Captive Animal + Benefits of Captivity

1:07:00 Verbiage + Differences in Perspectives

1:12:26 Guilt in Reptile Keeping + Minimalizing a Species

1:21:38 Complexities of Domesticated Animals + Human Goals for Animals

1:31:06 Closing Thoughts

In this video, we discuss building a robust breeding program and the difference between outcrossing, inbreeding, and line-breeding. Rain returns to the podcast to discuss how to build a proper breeding program. In the episode, we discuss the difference between a breeding project and a program, as well as the difference between the term "breed" and "species". Rain walks through outcrossing, inbreeding, and line-breeding, and the importance of culling. If you are interested in starting a reptile breeding project, then this episode is a must-listen. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/210-rain/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeCHECK OUT CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crhLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Rain's Email: darkxilverllc20@gmail.comVideo Clips and Photos Used in Episode:Provided by Rain

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up 1:26 Welcome Rain - The Importance of Following the Science20:36 A Project vs. Breeding Program29:11 The Difference between a Breed and Species38:25 Production vs. Reproduction 48:19 Outcrossing vs. Line Breeding vs. Inbreeding1:04:33 The Importance of Culling (hard vs soft)1:14:04 Longterm Breeding Programs & the Power of Genetics1:32:24 How Breeding Programs Will Save Herpetoculture1:40:04 How to Build a Reptile Breeding Program1:59:33 Maintaining Healthy Animals2:08:07 Albino Green Tree Python Story2:11:06 Breeding Healthy Morphs2:16:27 Why We Should Take Breeding More Seriously 2:26:29 Closing Thoughts

Summer Melville of Kinova Reptiles discusses her background in reptile keeping, enrichment knowledge, and her career path that led to working with Kinova, the world’s leading Ball Python breeder. She shares details on how Kinova works as a breeding facility, the size of the facility, and the various goals and transitions of Kinova as a whole. She also talks in-depth about how the transition from a snake living in a tub to being moved into a large PVC display enclosure can be difficult, and how to make that an easier process for your snake. Ball pythons are obviously not meant to live in tubs their whole lives, and Summer discusses how YouTube content with Kinova and the new changes to their systems may help make the transition to larger enclosures and pet homes easier. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/209-kinova/

SPONSORS:

Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media

Kinova Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkobylka
Kinova YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KINOVAReptiles
New Ball Python Video: https://youtu.be/Mk3JTsQZDFs?si=XrjbxvgaexjkDqYe
Summer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlwithscales
Lori Torrini’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCp9jjIgZ_PX3n4UgznGnlwg

We Discuss:0:00 Coming Up - ZooMed Lighting0:21 Introducing Summer Melville2:39 Welcome Summer + Background in Reptiles8:12 Beginnings in Enrichment + Freedom to Keeping Reptiles!12:14 Learning From Lori Torrini14:11 Summer’s Career Path - Music + Kinova20:44 Background on Kinova + Staying Out of Ball Python Drama23:20 Size Of Facility at Kinova26:43 Summer’s View on Ball Python Tubs29:30 The Realities of Changing Ball Python Set-Ups34:36 Transitioning Enclosures38:46 Tub or a Large Enclosure?44:24 ZooMed Reptisun T5 Lamps45:30 Will The Breeding System Change?51:26 Response on Kinova’s Video + Pet Keepers with Transitioning55:57 Summer’s Inspiration for the Ball Python Video1:03:18 The Push for Content + Coping with Transition1:07:16 Starting the Transition in Facility + Temperament Test1:12:59 The Possible Progression in Breeding Facilities1:17:10 Explanation of Cltch - Ball Python Records and Management 1:25:19 Closing Thoughts

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Chuckey of Madbio discusses his experiences with zookeeping, specifically with crocodilians and monitors regarding their husbandry, training, and intelligence. He shares details about his beginnings in observing wildlife, to efforts in breeding, to now where he has a successful career in working hands-on with various species. Chuckey also discusses at length where issues lie with the private keeping of larger reptile species, as well as the common species in the reptile community and how they are treated. Invasive species are also a topic that he dives in with great knowledge, having been living in Florida which has the largest population of invasive species due to the reptile pet trade. Chuckey pushes for the proper keeping of reptiles, respect for their wild counterparts, and the importance of learning, growing, and discussing reptiles in the proper way on social media.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/208-madbio-reptiles/

WE DISCUSS:00:00 Coming Up - ZooMed0:22 Introducing Chuckey - MadBio1:47 Welcome Chuckey + Beginnings in Wildlife6:19 Cottonmouth Experience + Fear7:36 Ball Python Breeding and Job Experiences12:16 Caring and Connection with Animals14:58 Training Alligators17:50 Gator and Monitor Intelligence Levels24:49 Chuckey’s Favorite Species26:08 Private Keeping of Large Reptile Species29:12 Husbandry Needs for Crocodilians + Monitors32:06 ZooMed Dragon Food33:01 Chuckey’s Personal Reptile Species35:09 Opinions on Keeping Reptiles44:49 Invasive Burmese Pythons in Florida + The Issue54:37 Laws Surrounding Invasive Species55:22 Chuckey’s Views on USARK Florida 1:01:10 Operation Viper + Operation Chameleon1:04:00 Importation + Breeding in Captivity1:05:58 Potential for Improvement in the Reptile Community + Learning1:12:59 Reptiles and Social Media1:21:36 Closing ThoughtsSPONSORS:

Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE
https://www.instagram.com/madbioreptiles

Support and Follow the show:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Morgan Palmer of Tierra Turtles discusses multiple topics that are of importance to him and his family, as well as relatable to myself. He talks about his fascination with turtles from the beginning to now, where he has built extravagant outdoor enclosures for his over twenty species of turtle. He emphasizes the need for turtles to have access to fresh air and sunshine, highlighting that it had completely changed his turtle’s behavior for the better. Morgan also discusses the need for a social media detox for many like himself, as the platforms that we find ourselves on for hours of the day can be detrimental to our mental health. He gives advice on what he has done to improve his relationship with social media, as well as using that to make more time for the more important aspects of life. Morgan also discusses the relationship that he strives to form with his daughter and the animals around her; highlighting that when kids learn early on how to treat animals, they will continue to do so throughout life. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/207-morgan-palmer/SHOW SPONSORS:Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/ @ZooMed

CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crhJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeVideo Clips and Photos Used in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/tierraturtles

Huge Snapping Turtle Photo Taken By Stu Hughes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/145005446090921/permalink/1474917883099664/?mibextid=K35XfPWE DISCUSS:

00:00 Coming Up - ZooMed00:25 Introducing Morgan Palmer - Tierra Turtles2:20 Welcome Morgan - The Beginning + Day Job6:00 Morgan’s Pets + Turtle Fascination10:00 The Balance, Use + Negativity of Social Media15:55 Social Media “Brumation”18:06 Social Media Changes Through the Years20:12 The Addiction Behind Social Media21:04 The Positives of Social Media24:29 Managing Time on Social Media27:28 Reptile Hobby + The Digital World29:14 Morgan’s Rules For Social Media32:32 ZooMed Grassland Tortoise Food33:37 Dangers in Posting Reptiles on Social Media36:00 Morgan’s Rules Continued39:20 Kids + Herpetoculture50:44 Morgan’s Turtle Species + Brumation57:49 Indoor Enclosure - Lighting, Substrates, etc1:04:15 Outdoor Setups for the Turtles + Building the Pond1:15:23 Tips For Turtle Keeping1:17:37 Substrate in The Pond1:18:50 Thinking About Turtle Lifespan1:22:27 Closing Thoughts

In this episode, we discuss how to train and tame your pet lizard or snake to improve their well-being. We discuss establishing trust with lizards and snakes, positive/negative reinforcement, and how to target-train your pet reptile. Ellie Hills, an animal welfare specialist joins the podcast to discuss her experience in animal welfare and what welfare means for reptile keepers. She discusses her viewpoints on controversial topics such as euthanasia, reinforcement training, and incorrect ways to enrich an animal in captivity. Ellie highlights her work in a ball python study that she and her colleagues are working on, which will discover the captive behaviors of ball pythons and how they interact with their respective environments. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/206-hills-herptiles/

SPONSORS:

Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com
Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Links from the Episode:

Ellie Hills YT: https://youtube.com/@hillsherptiles
Wild Welfare Video: https://youtu.be/7EAfP1nlsRU?si=aYdt4Hd2llEhHDSe
Wild Welfare: https://wildwelfare.org
Capacity building for better animal welfare: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-1090.2011.00136.x

We Discuss:00:00 Coming Up - ZooMed + The BioDude0:57 Introducing Ellie Hills - Hill’s Herptiles2:28 Welcome Ellie - Her Animal and Reptile Experiences7:00 Beginnings in Animal Welfare10:30 Care and Welfare16:16 Thoughts on Euthanasia and Suffering21:42 How To Begin Positive Welfare25:07 Ellie’s Experience In Training26:10 The Right & Wrong Way To Enrich an Animal28:29 Stress in Reptiles30:14 The Four Quadrants of Training + Stimulating Food Responses39:10 ZooMed Dragon Food40:06 How To Build a Relationship with Your Reptiles & Learned Experiences44:44 Target Training in Reptiles46:54 The BioDude Substrates + Bug Grub47:55 Reading Your Reptile’s Behavior48:47 Ellie’s Feeding Routines, Frustration Tolerance & Force54:09 Ellie’s Ball Python Behavior Study1:05:29 Closing ThoughtsSupport, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Tanner Serpa of SerpaDesigns and Dayyan Saylany of Reptiliatus discuss the ins and outs of building a paludarium for amphibians, reptiles, and other critters. They each share details of their experiences over the years in building paludariums, their successes and mistakes, as well as the details in building these types of enclosures – step by step. From types of enclosures you can build a paludarium in, filtration systems and equipment, hardscape materials and leaf litter, to managing waste from animals is discussed at length. Tanner and Dayyan also individually offer many different species of plants that can be used in semi-aquatic enclosures like these, from more common houseplants to even plants you can find outside.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-9-paludarium/
SPONSORS:

Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com
Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

GUEST’S SOCIAL MEDIA:

SerpaDesign Socials:

https://youtube.com/@serpadesign
https://www.instagram.com/serpadesign

Reptiliatus Socials:

https://youtube.com/@reptiliatus
https://www.instagram.com/reptiliatus

Plant Guide for Houseplants in Aquariums by SerpaDesign:

https://youtu.be/S4dFawS68BQ

WE DISCUSS:

00:00 Coming Up - ZooMed + The Bio Dude

1:00 Round Table - Building a Paludarium

2:12 Welcome Tanner + Dayyan

3:38 Work-Life Balance in Producing Content

8:36 Experiences in Creating Paludarium

11:25 What is a Paludarium?

13:07 Enclosure Types for Paludariums

18:00 Sections in the Enclosure - Land and Water

21:38 Filtration - Equipment, Drilling Glass, and Waste

33:15 The BioDude Substrates + Bug Grub

34:16 Filtration Continued

35:18 Creating Water Features

43:50 Hardscape Material Recommendations

50:44 Leaf Litters and Botanicals in Water

54:24 Plants for Paludariums

1:02:00 Zoo Med Dragon Food

1:02:55 Paludarium Plants Continued

1:08:14 Aquatic Animal Possibilities for Paludariums

1:15:39 Species with Heated Tanks?

1:16:48 Vampire Crabs

1:18:24 Reptiles + Amphibian Species in Paludariums

1:23:27 Cohabitation in Paludariums

1:28:59 Maintenance Tips and Water Changes for Paludariums

1:36:20 Closing Thoughts

SUPPORT, SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

DESCRIPTION:

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Lucas Lee of Centralian Exotics to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, his primary interests in terms of keeping and breeding, his work as a field biologist and how it informs his keeping, his visions for the future, and a whole lot more.

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES:

Follow Lucas on IG: @centralian_exotics

Check out Lucas' podcast, Carpets & Coffee: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gIiyMJQ1cXrVBSvymOTdc?si=2deba55893ce4142MERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shop

OUR SPONSORS:

Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PH

Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH

FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.com

Tamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com

Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

SOCIAL LINKS:

Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture

Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture

Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture

Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly

Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Thomas Griffiths owns Tomaskas Ltd, an animal lighting and husbandry consultancy out of the UK. In this episode, we discuss the ban on halogen & other incandescent heat lamps in the USA. Thomas explains what the ban means for the reptile industry moving forward, how to fight the ban, and also the science behind why we need to use incandescent bulbs for our animals. Thomas also discusses the European ban on T5 fluorescent tubes and some new exciting technology in the UVB lamp space. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/205-heat-bulb-ban/SHOW SPONSORS:Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com @TheBioDudeJoshHalter Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/ @ZooMed CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crhJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://tomaskas.co.uk/https://tomaskas.co.uk/dont-let-them-take-your-heat-bulbs/https://www.instagram.com/thetomaskas/Reptile Lighting FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ReptileLighting/permalink/3222394354561805We Discuss:0:00 Coming Up The Bio Dude + Zoo Med

3:06 Welcome Thomas - What Is Going On?

12:51 The Halogen Ban

15:51 What is a Black Body Radiator? How Heat Lamps Work

26:18 Accidental Mismarketking - Heat Projectors

34:50 NERD Video - What they got wrong

43:18 NERD Video - What they got right

44:50 125W+ Is the Current Exception

46:02 The Zoo Med Labs Letter Leak

51:05 How To Fight The Halogen Ban

1:03:20 The Fluorescent Lamp Ban

1:05:44 New Exo Terra Bulbs

1:11:50 How Do UVB Fluorescent Tubes Function?

1:18:11 Understanding the Fluorescent Ban

1:30:18 What To Do Next?

1:35:52 Closing Thoughts

Til, Flo, Ben, & Stefan of The European Herpetoculture Podcast discuss the differences between European reptile keeping and American reptile keeping - in the differences in equipment, DIY enclosure builds, viewpoints, and willingness to experiment with enclosures. They each highlight the benefit of experimenting with reptile enclosures outside of social media, in order to develop a thought process on what works best for your individual reptile. Til and Ben dive into topics about native plants and how they can best suit a reptile from that native habitat, emphasizing the need for a naturalistic enclosure that embodies the natural environment of that animal. As they begin their journey with their new podcast, they also gain helpful advice from Dillon about how their podcast can be most successful - from questions to ask, equipment to use, and more. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-8-euro-herp-podcast/SHOW SPONSORS:Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com @TheBioDudeJoshHalter Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/ @ZooMed CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crhJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Til Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/til.landsioideaeFlo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/de.reptilesBen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unseen.diversityStefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrariumchannelEuropean Herpetoculture Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/europeanherpetoculture.podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1dJrh9vJrIEUo9sAKxROqW?si=7tHbvpd1R2yBCOdhoz2XMgVideo Clips and Photos Used in Episode:The Guest's Instagram Accounts

We Discuss:0:00 Coming Up - ZooMed + The Bio Dude1:02 Round Table - European Reptile Podcast Intro2:22 Welcome Bene, Florian, Stefan, and Til6:28 The Start of the European Reptile Podcast11:36 Stefan’s Thoughts on Inspiring Others13:52 Division of Podcast Members15:44 Goals Of The Podcast21:30 Future Guests Of The Podcast24:41 Filming a Podcast Q’s27:46 Til’s Plant Advice31:09 Podcast Microphone + Sponsorship Q’s34:29 ZooMed Dragon Food35:24 Sponsorship Q’s Continued36:04 European vs American Herpetoculture46:04 Turning Reptile Keeping Into a Business48:48 Perception of Negative Aspects of The Hobby51:27 Pet-Tube & Europe Language Barriers55:26 Reptile Equipment Differences in Europe1:02:16 Euro-Style Terrariums?1:05:34 DIY Enclosures + Greenhouse Aesthetics1:11:31 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub1:12:31 Moving With Large DIY Enclosures1:14:32 Focusing on Smaller Groups of Reptiles1:20:00 Opinions of Others Online On Experimenting with Setups + Reptiles1:27:14 Keeping Native Plants in Native Species’ Enclosures1:28:41 Experimenting with Recreating the Reptile’s Habitat1:32:26 Podcast Questions + Advice1:38:30 Closing Thoughts

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Bill Strand of The Chameleon Academy to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he has built a strong community within herpetoculture, the value of education, his visions for the future of our shared discipline, and a whole lot more. This is one of our most moving episodes to date! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES:Follow Bill on IG: @chameleon_academyFollow The Reptile Entrepeneur: @reptileentrepeneurCheck out The Chameleon Academy website: https://chameleonacademy.comMERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOUR SPONSORS:Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PHCold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.comTamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.comHappy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/homeSOCIAL LINKS:Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Shira Loa of Snake Therapy discusses her journey with snakes - from her initial fear of snakes, her first snake purchase, to her work in snake education and husbandry advancement. She shares details of how her first interaction with a snake led her to a journey with her own snakes, as well as beginning interactions with other people in order form a connection with them and snakes. Her passion for the therapeutic benefits that reptiles can bring to their keepers shows as she discusses the various mental health benefits that have been seen in both neurodivergent and non-neurodivergent individuals. Shira also discusses the Neurodiversity and Reptile Keeping Survey that she created in hopes of understanding more about what reptile keeping can offer neurodivergent people, leading to talk about the potential for overconsumption of reptiles and traits that neurodivergent people have for keeping reptiles more efficiently. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/204-shira-loa/SHOW SPONSORS:Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com @TheBioDudeJoshHalter CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crhJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeCHECK OUT CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crhLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Survey: https://bit.ly/SnakeTherapySurveyhttps://www.youtube.com/@snake_therapyhttps://www.patreon.com/SnakeTherapywithShiraLoahttps://shiraloametalwork.com/pages/snake-shed-metal-art-jewelryhttp://www.instagram.com/snaketherapy_shiraloahttps://www.thelittlezoo.org/We Discuss:0:00 Coming Up1:44 Welcome Shira - Her History With Snakes5:05 Purchasing Her First Snake8:59 From Fear to Fascination - How did it happen?11:35 Shira’s Home for Snakes - 9 Total!13:50 The Start of Snake Therapy18:45 Interactions With Animals Is Therapeutic21:25 Shira’s Work With The Little Zoo Non-Profit23:20 Helping People Connect With Snakes25:55 The Therapeutic Benefits That Snakes Can Give28:32 Caring For Animals Helps With Mental Health30:24 The Response From Social Media32:35 The Bio Dude - Substrates and Diets33:37 Neurodivergence & Reptiles45:42 Neurodiversity and Reptile Keeping Survey57:24 Reptiles Don’t Have To Just Be For “Reptile People”59:43 Overconsumption of Reptiles1:04:47 Neurodivergent Keepers Can Make Better Keepers?1:07:18 The Content’s Purpose and Reach1:11:13 Animal Welfare and Our Connections1:14:05 Shira’s Next Projects1:17:25 Shira Loa Metal Work1:19:03 Closing Thoughts

Thomas Marriott of Exotics Keeper Magazine discusses his recent expedition to New Caledonia to find Crested Geckos in the wild and to study the crested gecko's native habitat. He shared details about the environment, temperature, humidity, UV levels, and diet of wild Crested Geckos. Thomas highlighted the importance of replicating the natural habitat of crested geckos and debunked myths around their care, emphasizing the need for a varied and natural diet that includes insects, berries, and pollen. Thomas also discussed the creation of Blue River Diets, a brand that offers complete Crested Gecko diets made from natural ingredients. The diets are designed to closely mimic the geckos' natural diet in the wild, with a focus on sustainability and providing a high-protein and fragrant meal for the geckos.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/203-thomas-marriott/

SHOW SPONSORS:Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com @TheBioDudeJoshHalter CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeCHECK OUT CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crhLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE: https://exoticskeeper.com/signup

Crested Gecko Article: https://exoticskeeper.com/may20

https://exoticskeeper.com/

https://www.instagram.com/exoticskeeper/

https://blueriverdiets.com/

https://www.instagram.com/blue_river_diets/Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:Provided by Thomas Marriott

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up2:01 Welcome Thomas, Traveling 5:56 Trip to New Caledonia - Why did you go & where is it?10:45 What were the first impressions of the island? 14:15 Expedition of the Isle of Pines22:56 Where in the trees are Crested Geckos Found in the Wild?29:43 What was it like to find the first one?35:05 Replicating the Climate of New Caledonia is Captivity 51:30 Replicating the Physical Appearance of New Caledonia in Captivity 58:23 Crested Gecko Natural Diets & Busting Crested Gecko Husbandry Myths1:09:52 Blue River Crested Gecko Diets1:16:43 Closing Thoughts1:21:16 Outro

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil welcomes Brandon Shiflett of Rare Earth Inc. to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he built a successful business focused on dwarf monitors, how he has managed to maintain his passion and enthusiasm for herpetoculture, and a whole lot more. This is one of our favorite episodes to date! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES:Follow Brandon on IG: @rareearthincMERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOUR SPONSORS:Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PHCold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.comTamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.comHappy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/homeSOCIAL LINKS:Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Myke Clarkson to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, before waxing poetic about field herping, then diving into his role at the International Herpetological Symposium. We cover a lot of ground in this one in a really short time! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES:Follow Myke on IG: @mykeclarksonCheck out the IHS website: https://www.iherpsymp.orgCheck out the HCI website: https://herpconservation.com/MERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOUR SPONSORS:Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PHCold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.comTamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.comHappy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/homeSOCIAL LINKS:Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/projectherpetocultureSubscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FAFollow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy catch up after a brief hiatus! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!MERCH:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOUR SPONSORS:Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PHCold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code 'projectherp' for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comExo Terra: https://exo-terra.comTamura Designs (apply the code 'Herpetoculture' for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.comHappy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/homeSOCIAL LINKS:Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture Subscribe on Youtube: / @projectherpetoculture Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Luke Basulto, a tortoise biologist and conservationist, shares his passion for desert ecosystems, particularly the desert tortoise. He discusses the challenges facing the conservation of this species, including habitat loss, predation, and climate change. Luke emphasizes the importance of education and community engagement in conservation efforts, especially in underrepresented communities. Through his organization, Saving Slowpoke, Luke aims to connect people with nature and inspire them to protect these animals. Luke also shares a personal story about his father discovering a desert tortoise under a vehicle, which sparked his lifelong passion for these animals.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/202-luke-basulto/

SHOW SPONSORS:Visit The BioDude here:

www.thebiodude.com
@TheBioDudeJoshHalter

Custom Reptile Habitats: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crhJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.instagram.com/luke_basulto/https://www.instagram.com/savingslowpoke/https://www.savingslowpoke.org/Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/luke_basulto/https://www.instagram.com/savingslowpoke/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up1:26 In Memory of Dirk5:16 Welcome Luke - Background & Intro to Desert Tortoises 22:37 California Desert Program Manager & Chuckwalla Monument29:17 Replicating a Desert Ecosystem 36:23 Tips for Herping in the California Desert 42:13 Rattlesnake Canine Aversion Training 50:46 Desert Tortoise - Why are they Endangered?1:07:43 Saving Slowpoke1:14:08 From a Felon to Tortoise Conservationist 1:18:06 Closing Thoughts1:19:23 Outro

Nick Stacey, is the founder of Fragile Planet Wildlife Park in South Texas, and the first person in the world to breed a rare species of toad, the Purple Harlequin Toad, Atelopus barbotini. Nick walks us through the method he uses to successfully breed the toads and also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a zoo from scratch.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/201-nick-stacey/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up1:54 Welcome Nick- Background10:34 Discovering Atelopus & Learning to Breed Them33:21 Building a Wildlife Park40:00 Talk us Through the Park (land & animals)46:25 How do you Buy Zoo Animals? 51:26 Working with Ocelots and other big cats55:35 When will the Zoo Open? 1:03:52 Advice for folks wanting to open a zoo?1:06:56 Closing Thoughts1:08:15 OutroSPONSORS:

Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com
Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/indicator_species/
https://www.instagram.com/fragileplanetwildlifepark/
https://www.fpwildlifepark.com/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

This episode of the podcast celebrates the 200th episode of the Animals at Home podcast! The episode features guest, Rex Colubra, who discusses his experience with successfully cohabbing snakes for over 30 years. Rex talks about guidelines for successfully cohabbing snakes, including the importance of enclosure size, cleanliness, and monitoring stress levels. Rex also shares insights into his unique bond with his snakes, noting the mutual trust and respect that has developed between them. Rex discusses the role of trust, patience, and calmness in fostering a bond with reptiles and other creatures. The conversation highlights the individual personalities and preferences of animals, as well as the benefits of creating a natural and enriching environment for them. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into cohabbing snakes and developing meaningful connections with animals.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/200-rex-colubra/WE DISCUSS: 0:00 Coming Up3:26 Welcome Rex - Quick Background5:17 Going Viral - Swimming with Elvis the Smallmouth Bass10:20 Boa Enclosure & Cohabbing Boas20:40 When Cohabbing Goes Wrong & How To Have Success39:45 Is Cohabbing Beneficial for the Snakes?47:48 Rex's Bond With His Snakes - How To Bond With Snakes1:22:28 Rules for Cohabbing Reptiles 1:33:08 Closing Thoughts1:34:38 OutroLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/the_all_animal_channel/
https://www.tiktok.com/@rex_colubra

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Savannah and Ollie to the show! We hear about each of their backgrounds in herpetoculture, before diving into their shared passion for lizards of the genus Abronia. We cover a lot of ground in this one - from the controversy surrounding the origins of the genus in captivity, to the specifics of their husbandry, breeding, and natural history! If you're interested in learning more about Abronia, this is a great starting point!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/81-all-things-abronia/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Savannah on IG: @perfect.hue.llc
Follow Ollie on IG: @wholesome_herps

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the Greenhouseboyz (Flo, Til, and Ben) back to the show! We've had each of them on the show before, but this time we decided to have everyone on together to discuss greenhouses and their usefulness in herpetoculture. If you've ever considered utilizing a greenhouse for your herps, this is the episode for you!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/80-the-greenhouseboyz/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow the Greenhouseboyz on IG: @greenhouseboyz
Follow Flo on IG: @de.reptiles
Follow Ben on IG: @unseen.diversity
Follow Til on IG: @til.landsioideae

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Luke Nettheim from the YouTube Channel @BeachesScalyBeasts joins me on the podcast today to discuss the process he used to optimize his reptile collection down to a more manageable size. Luke gives insight on how to determine if your collection is too large, and the steps to take to ethically reduce the quantity of animals in your care. Luke also walks us through a few new exciting projects he has in the works and we wrap up the episode with a chat about his enclosure background business From Bus to Box. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/199-beaches-scaly-beasts/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up1:38 Welcome Luke - Background 10:12 How To Know If You Have Too Many Reptiles?22:30 Benefits of Downsizing & Current Collection 37:40 Luke's Next Big Project45:37 YouTubers Influencing The Reptile Market53:20 Are Reptiles Pests In Australia? 58:30 Why Luke Loves Varanus gilleni1:01:54 From Box to Bush - Incredible Enclosure Backgrounds1:13:48 Beaches Scaly Beasts YouTube Channel 1:21:39 Closing Thoughts1:23:53 OutroSPONSORS:

Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media

https://www.youtube.com/c/beachesscalybeasts
https://www.instagram.com/beachesscalybeasts/
https://www.instagram.com/from_bush_to_box/
https://www.frombushtobox.com/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Mike and Ryan are a duo from Canada who run the Instagram page, Strange Life Labs, which is a collaboration between fishkeeping and reptile keeping. Mike focuses on reptiles while Ryan focuses his energy on fishkeeping. In the episode, we discuss how the two hobbies interact with each other, what reptile keepers can learn from fish keepers and visa-versa as well as how to maintain a balanced and sustainable animal room. Mike discusses which reptile species he works with including the pros and cons of the Phelsuma species he keeps and breeds and why he believes gargoyle geckos are a more attractive pet option over crested geckos. Ryan discusses his beautiful planted community aquarium, how he maintains it, and which fish species would be best for new keepers with a reptile husbandry background. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/199-strange-life-labs/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up1:43 Welcome Mike & Ryan - Background 13:49 Learning from each other (Fish vs Reptile Keeping)24:00 Sustainable Keeping Ideas28:42 Mike's Day Gecko Collection 37:17 Mike's DIY Powdered Gecko Diet41:20 Gargoyle's vs Crested Geckos 43:48 Ryan's Planted Aquarium54:23 Getting Back into Fishkeeping 56:10 Hi-Tech Reptile Keeping58:42 Best Fish Species for Reptile Keepers1:04:09 Are Turtles Actually Good Pets?1:13:10 Jumping Spiders and Mantids 1:16:17 Mike's Reptile Enclosures 1:20:04 Closing Thoughts1:27:27 Outro

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/strangelifelabs/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the legendary, Craig Trumbower to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, how his perspective on herpetoculture has evolved over the years, the influence of field herping on his keeping, the impetus to write his beloved books, the mysterious Planet Snaketune, and a whole lot more. Craig is a true pioneer of herpetoculture, and an all around class act with a wealth of perspective on the art and discipline of herpetoculture. This episode is not one to be missed!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/79-craig-trumbower/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Check out Craig’s books!

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Mike Tytula of Alpha Reptile is back on the podcast to discuss his recent trip to Colombia dedicated to finding dart frogs in the wild. The conversation included insights on interpreting data collected in the wild. Mike also talked about his previous trip to Madagascar with other reptile content creators where they had a fascinating but depressing experience witnessing the destruction of nature. Additionally, they discussed his reptile room and the animals he cares for with his girlfriend Bree. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/197-mike-tytula/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up2:24 Welcome Mike- intro to the trip 14:00 Tesoros De Colombia 17:49 Herping in Colombia24:21 Interpreting Wild Collected Data29:17 Why Mike Wants to See Animals in the Wild33:26 Tomaskas Ltd.34:48 Some of the Incredible Dart Frog Species Mike Found38:48 Phyllobates terribilis MOST TOXIC ANIMAL ON EARTH44:30 More Herping and More Frogs57:00 Variation in Color in Wild Dart Frogs1:01:15 The Best Thing About Traveling 1:05:52 Visiting a Town That Floods Everyday1:08:20 Bahia Solano Darth Maul Frog & Torrential Rain1:11:55 Eating Termites and Ending the Trip 1:18:50 The Madagascar Trip - Inspiring and Depressing 1:26:40 Mike and Bree's Reptile Room 1:43:12 Closing Thoughts1:44:12 OutroSPONSORS:

Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media:

https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeTytula
https://www.instagram.com/alpha.reptile/
https://www.facebook.com/Alphareptile
https://www.instagram.com/thejunglevault/
https://www.thejunglevault.ca/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the legendary, Eric Burke, of Morelia Python Radio to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, how his perspective on herpetoculture has evolved over the years, the influence of field herping on his keeping, the impetus to start MPR, and a whole lot more. Eric is a pioneer in the space of reptile podcasting, and an all around class act with a wealth of perspective on the art and discipline of herpetoculture. This episode is not one to be missed!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/78-eric-burke/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Eric on IG: @mprnetwork
Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Dean Missimer of Feed My Chameleon LLC to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, what inspired him to begin breeding grasshoppers, reptile nutrition, and a whole lot more. Dean is a pioneer in the space of reptile feeders and nutrition and this was an excellent introduction to his work. This episode is not one to be missed!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/77-dean-missimer/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Dean on IG: @feedmychameleon
Website: https://feedmychameleon.com

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Brandon van Asten is the owner and founder of Canadian Coldblood, a reptile breeding operation based out of Ontario, Canada. Brandon is the most prolific tree monitor breeder in the world and currently working with all six common tree monitor species. In the episode, we discuss how to successfully keep and breed tree monitors, the variation in size, behaviour, and color between the different species, common health issues, how to maintain vibrant color, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/196-canadian-coldblood/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up1:31 Welcome Brandon - Background 13:43 Canadian Coldblood in 10 Years & Protecting Genetics 20:09 What got Brandon into Tree Monitors? 27:20 How to Incubate Tree Monitor Eggs Properly31:48 Custom Reptile Habitats & Patreon Ad32:38 6 Species of Tree Monitors, Their Differences & Hybridizing 41:13 Tree Monitor Evolution 44:32 What Husbandry Changes Has Brandon Made?50:49 Co-habiting the Tree Monitors & Enclosures53:40 Common Tree Monitor Health & Shedding Issues? 1:00:45 Maintaining Vibrant Color In Tree Monitors1:04:46 Responsibility of Producing Such A Complicated Species 1:12:02 Read Brandon's Care Notes 1:17:31 Closing Thoughts1:23:24 Outro

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/canadiancoldblood/
https://canadiancoldblood.com/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

This week's episode is a Round Table Discussion focused on the Leopard Gecko cohabiting controversy sparked by Adam Wickens of Wickens Wicked Reptiles a few weeks ago. We are joined by Adam Wickens, Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research and Ellie Hills of Hills Herptiles to discuss whether or not leopard geckos can safely be housed together, as well as cohabiting reptiles on a broader scope, including how to safely cohabit your animals, the various types of cohabiting situations and which species work best for cohabiting.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-leopard-gecko-cohab/

SPONSORS:

Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media:

Wickens Wicked Reptiles:

https://www.youtube.com/wickenswickedreptiles
https://www.wickenswickedreptiles.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wickenswickedreptiles/

Reptiles & Research:

https://www.youtube.com/@ReptilesandResearch
https://reptilesandresearch.org/
https://www.instagram.com/reptilesandresearch

Hills Herptile:

https://www.youtube.com/@HillsHerptiles

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Nate Hawks is a scientific illustrator and zoo exhibit designer. In this episode, we discuss animal-related career options that fall outside of the typical science-related choices (biologist, zoo keeper, vet, etc.). Nate tells us how he successfully combined his love for creative art with his love for animals to pursue a career that allows him to do both. Nate not only helps design exhibits but is also responsible for creating info-graphic displays in front of exhibits. If you are someone who wants to pursue an animal-related career but doesn't know where to start, this is an episode for you!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/195-nate-hawks/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up

1:14 Welcome Nate & Background

15:02 Becoming an Exhibit Designer

26:28 Why Nate Left His Dream Job

31:52 Georiga Aquarium- Whale Shark Exhibit

32:18 Custom Reptile Habitats & Patreon Ad

33:07 Georiga Aquarium- Whale Shark Exhibit

38:27 The Process Nate Uses to Create His Art and Infographics

45:31 What Are Nate's Favorite Pieces?

47:47 Other Animal-Related Careers That Are Worth Pursuing

1:04:16 Closing Thoughts

1:05:20 OutroLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.natehawks.com/
https://www.instagram.com/terrafaunastudios/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TerraFaunaStudios

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Roy welcomes Summer Winston of The SHäP to the show! We hear about their origins in herpetoculture, what inspired them to open a reptile store and how it's different from the rest, what motivates and inspires them to improve, and a whole lot more. Summer is a truly passionate keeper with a thoughtful, soulful approach to the craft. This episode is not one to be missed!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/76-summer-winston/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Summer on IG: @theshap

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Benjamin Fabian is a German herpetoculturist and the owner of Dragantha's Dragon's, a breeding project focused on producing Phrynosoma (Horned Lizards). In the episode, Benjamin discusses what motivates him to work with such a specialized group of lizards and why he chooses to keep with "minimal interaction" between himself and his lizards. Benjamin also covers the dietary requirements horned lizards have for ants, how he collects wild ants, propagates captive ants, and how he simulates ant hills within his enclosures. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/194-draganthas-dragons/WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up2:19 Welcome Benjamin & Background12:24 Overview of Phrynosoma Genus (Horned Lizards)16:50 How to Research Properly20:25 Horned Lizard Husbandry 28:00 Why do they require ants? 34:28 Tomaskas Ltd.35:50 How they hunt ants in the wild & how to feed them in captivity 45:23 Simulating an Ant Hill in Captivity 49:05 Breeding Phrynosoma (Horned Lizards)54:00 What Drives You to Work with Phrynosoma?1:01:41 The Responsibility of Selling Horned Lizards1:09:19 Closing Thoughts1:10:25 OutroSPONSORS:

Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest’s Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/draganthasdragons/
https://www.youtube.com/@UCB4oxVNbtl3rpLSHAl87u7A
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552045048696

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

After a week away, we are back with a banger! In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Mike Lardis of The Slithering Salamander to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, what his collection currently consists of, what motivates and inspires him to improve, how he constructs such stunning vivaria, and a whole lot more. Mike is an absolute wealth of knowledge and an inspiring keeper to say the least. This episode is not one to be missed!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/75-mike-lardis/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Mike on IG: @slitheringsalamander
Check out Mike’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@slitheringsalamanderscapes6887

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Dylan LeVan is the owner and founder of Exotic Enrichment, a company that designs, produces and sells enrichment for reptiles. In the episode, Dylan explains how he fell into this business, the types of products he currently sells and the feedback he has received from the community so far. We also discuss the importance of adding enrichment into our reptile enclosures and Dylan also lets us in on some of the current products he is developing that have yet to be released. Don't forget to use the promo code "AnimalsatHome" to receive a discount on your Exotic Enrichment (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticEnrichment)SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/193-exotic-enrichment/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up2:19 Welcome Dylan & Background9:01 Starting to Develop Snake Enrichment18:20 The Process of Creating an Item25:11 Evolution of Exotic Enrichment 32:42 Interacting with Animal-Centric Keepers & Dylan's Journey 43:21 Is Herpetoculture Developing in the Wrong Direction? 49:35 The Future of Dylan's Animal Room59:27 Closing Thoughts1:04:27 Outro

SPONSORS:

Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Guest's Social Media:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticEnrichment
https://www.instagram.com/exoticenrichment/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Joe DeStefano of Meteoric Serpents to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, what his collection currently consists of, what motivates and inspires him to improve, whether or not morphs are prone to pyramid schemes, and a whole lot more. This conversation gets into some friendly debate, and we hope you enjoy it!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/74-joe-destefano/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Joe on IG: @meteoricserpents
Check out Colubrid Corruption Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MeteoricSerpents

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, we are joined by Ryan of Marshall Arachnids. Ryan and his partner Jess run Marshall Arachnids, and they are focused on promoting a natural history-based captive husbandry for tarantulas. Ryan and Jess are focused on adding the elements of husbandry back into tarantula care that we find in the wild, such as heating, lighting, photo periods, misting and rain cycles, and humidity/temperature drops. If you're somebody who either keeps tarantulas or wants to get into tarantula keeping, this will be a very powerful episode for you.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/192-marshall-arachnids/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up

2:36 Welcome Ryan & Background

14:36 How Did Frog Conservation Impact Your Tarantula Care?

23:35 Tarantula Care Myths

39:14 Quick Message from Dillon

42:45 Hierarchy of Needs

47:30 Caribena Versicolor Setup (Heat, Light, Substrate, Misting)

58:18 Heat Bulb for Tarantula to Bask

1:07:42 What Prey Items Do You Use?

1:09:13 Tell Us About Marshall Arachnids

1:12:44 Closing Thoughts

1:14:37 Outro

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://marshallarachnids.com/
https://youtube.com/@marshallarachnids711
https://instagram.com/marshallarachnids
https://facebook.com/MarshallArachnids
https://tiktok.com/@marshallarachnids

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Steven Kush to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, how he transitioned to breeding herps full time, what motivates and inspires him to do better, why scrub pythons have captured his focus, and a whole lot more. This conversation is full of the granular ranting and rambling for which this show is known, and we hope you enjoy it!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/73-steven-kush/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Steven on IG: @scrubshepherd

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Deanna Narveson is a reptile keeper out of Louisiana and in this episode, we discuss the human side of reptile-keeping. We discuss the challenges of navigating new friendships and relationships as someone who keeps reptiles and how to deal with the rejection that it may generate. Deanna gives some great dating advice for reptile keepers and we also discuss the importance of establishing good relationships with other members of the herpetoculture community. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/191-deanna-narveson/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up2:05 Welcome Deanna & Background10:28 Reptile Keeping Can be Isolating 18:20 Dating as a Reptile Keeper25:42 Helping People Get Over Their Fear32:23 Quick Message from Dillon35:54 Giving Your Animals "Character" & Your Geeky-Self43:07 Making Friends Within Our Community57:03 Closing Thoughts58:24 Outro

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/dbnarveson/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Eddie Soto back to the show! We catch up on what's changed since he last visited the show, why he's drawn to Lacertidae, how he was the catalyst behind starting P:H podcast, and a whole lot more. This conversation is full of the granular ranting and rambling for which this show is known, and we hope you enjoy it!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/72-eddie-soto/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Eddie on IG: @lizardmaneddie
Check out Lizard Man Eddie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerpenteraSoto

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Roy welcomes Kori Martin to the show! We hear about her origins in herpetoculture, how she transitioned to breeding reptiles full time, why her collection has shifted away from snakes and toward lizards, and a whole lot more. Kori is full of passion and enthusiasm, and this is not an episode to be missed!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/71-kori-martin/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Kori on IG: @korimartinreptiles

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Jamie Woods returns to the Animals at Home Network to continue a discussion on applying tried and true aquarium concepts to herpetoculture. In the episode, Jamie discusses the current lack of biofeedback within reptile enclosures and how mixed-species enclosures may fix that. We cover the lack of hunting opportunities we give snakes in captivity and how live-feeding may be the key to triggering breeding behavior in some species. We wrap up the episode with a conversation about technology in both reptile and fish keeping and why advancing tech is not always better. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/190-jamie-woods/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up1:39 Welcome Jamie & Background9:45 Jamie's Story about Siamese Tigerfish16:47 Hobbyist, Hobbyist Breeder and Professional Breeder30:42 Lack of Biofeedback 30:56 Quick Message from Dillon34:27 Lack of Biofeedback50:15 Lack of Hunting Opportunities & Live Feeding1:00:51 Framework for Breeding New Species1:17:06 Advancing Technology 1:38:58 Closing Thoughts1:35:38 OutroLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/jamiewoods573/
https://www.animalsathome.ca/aquarium-concepts-for-herpetoculture/
https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/43-jamie-woods/
Small Batch Breeding: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/86-tc-houston/
https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/161-rebecca-bentley/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Rebecca Hassler is the owner of Dragoon Gecko, an EU-based leopard gecko morph breeding facility. In this episode, Rebecca discusses the use of the term "pure", and if it is appropriate to use in relation to morphs. We cover some of the differences between leopard gecko and ball python breeding, specifically highlighting the difference between working with simple vs. complex genetic traits. Rebecca explains the value genetic testing would bring to the breeding community and we wrap up the episode discussing domestication.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/189-dragoon-gecko/WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up2:48 Welcome Rebecca- Quick Background20:07 How to be patient as a breeder?37:58 EK & CRH Ad Read39:11 What does PURE mean to you?1:00:52 How are Polygenic Traits Established? 1:24:02 The Benefit of Genetic Testing for Morph Breeding1:45:39 Robust and Healthy Morphs - Is Albinism Safe?2:07:00 Closing Thoughts2:11:12 OutroLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

http://www.dragoongecko.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dragoongecko/
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWPibMGvvmtRdHW2cge3qg/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome John Scarbrough of Geckoboa to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, how he transitioned to breeding geckos full time, how he built a private facility for his projects, and a whole lot more. John is a class act and an absolute wealth of knowledge - this is NOT an episode to be missed!Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/70-john-scarbrough/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Geckoboa: https://www.geckoboa.com
Follow Geckoboa on IG: @geckoboa

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Marie Lavigne is a Canadian reptile breeder and the owner of Konoha Reptiles. Konoha Reptiles is mainly focused on breeding geckos including Phelsuma, Strophurus, Nephrurus, Oedura, and more. Marie also works at Exotics Addicts, a reptile shop owned by her boyfriend Jo in Blainville, Quebec. In this episode, Marie gives some valuable insight into how she sets up her baby snake breeding racks to ensure the snakes thrive when they are sold to pet keepers. She also explains the pros and cons of working with reptiles full-time and how to communicate with keepers and breeders about enrichment and advancing care.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/188-marie-lavigne/WE DISCUSS:

0:00 Coming Up

1:58 Welcome Marie & Background

21:30 Overview of Exotics Addicts Reptile Shop

28:54 How did you initially approach reptile care?

31:24 EK Magazine & CRH Ad Read

32:35 Adding Enrichment to Tub Setups

40:38 Politely Challenging The Status Quo

48:20 Ethics of Scaleless Snakes

51:30 Are Your Young Snakes Successful in Pet Environments

1:03:50 Reptiles as a Career, what is it like?

1:14:44 Closing Thoughts

1:17:27 Outro

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/konohareptiles/
Marie’s R+ Services
https://www.instagram.com/exotic.addicts/
https://www.exotic-addicts.com/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the legend himself, Ron St. Pierre, back to the show! We hear about what's changed since Ron joined us last (on Episode No. 3), talk about the current state of herpetoculture and the market, discuss the legacy of Brian Barczyk, talk about the value of consistency versus adaptability, and a whole lot more. As with every conversation with Ron, this episode has no shortage of hard-earned wisdom and insight - this is NOT, one to be missed!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/69-ron-st-pierre/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

FairyTail Dragons: www.fairytaildragons.com
Follow FairyTail Dragons on IG: @fairytail_dragons_llc
Follow Ron on IG: @ron_stpierre

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Ashley Norman and Jake Rutherford are the creators of the Exotics of the World TV YouTube Channel. Ashley is a long-time reptile keeper and owner of the UK-based reptile shop, Exotics of the World, and Jake is a relative newcomer to herpetoculture which the duo a great balance between novice and experienced keeping. In the episode, we discuss the importance of sacrificing animal sales to ensure animals sold are going to proper homes, how to educate new keepers without scaring them away due to the expense, plans for the Exotics of the World TV YouTube Channel, and more!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/187-exotics-of-the-world-tv/

WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up

2:21 Welcome Ash & Jake & Quick Bio

13:43 Jake - Experience as a customer

20:03 Hiring a competent Reptile Shop Staff

28:33 Psychology of New Reptile Keepers & Beardies as a Beginner?

39:47 Reducing Standards to Make Reptile Sales

48:58 EK Magazine & CRH Ad Read

50:10 Starting Exotics of the World TV YouTube Channel

57:48 Current and Future Video Content

1:09:15 Film Breeding Operation

1:15:20 Closing Thoughts

1:17:55 Outro

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.youtube.com/@exoticsoftheworldtv
https://www.facebook.com/exoworldltd

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy recap the Pomona Reptile Super Show! They also offer some teasers of what's to come for P:H. Have a listen and let us know what you think!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/68-pomona-super-show/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Gabriel Mattei is a vet student born and raised in Thailand. In the episode, we discuss the wildlife and pet markets in Thailand, including the infamous Chatuchak Market, Gabriel's upbringing in Thailand, and his experience keeping various tortoise and turtle species (chelonians). Gabriel emphasizes the importance of establishing breeding groups and taking time to acclimate newly imported species. He also shares his thoughts on the ethics of keeping tortoises and provides insights into tortoise and turtle husbandry.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/186-gabriel-mattei/WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up1:57 Welcome Gabriel & Growing up in Thailand, Background23:40 Pet Markets & Wildlife Trafficking 35:45 Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra chitra)37:08 EK Magazine & CRH Ad Read38:20 Chitra chitra continued 41:31 Visiting rare collections in Thailand43:08 Keeping Tortoises Outdoors, Quaratine, Breeding Tips, Diet (Pancakes, kinixys)59:41 The ethics of keeping long-lived tortoises 1:05:17 Good tortoise species for beginners? 1:09:10 Three-keeled land turtle (Melanochelys tricarinata)1:18:35 A Cupulatta Animal Sanctuary Placement 1:21:52 Closing Thoughts1:23:26 OutroLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/sokatraa/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Paul Barclay is the owner and founder of Custom Reptile Habitats. In the episode, Paul discusses his background in the pet industry and the inspiration behind starting his own business. He talks about the lack of quality reptile enclosures and how he saw an opportunity to create something better. Paul also emphasizes the importance of big box pet stores in the industry and the need for better understanding and collaboration among different segments of the industry. He addresses the controversy surrounding the treatment of animals in breeding facilities and the importance of giving animals time to adapt to new environments. Paul concludes by expressing his passion for helping people and animals through his business.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/185-crh/WE DISCUSS:0:00 Coming Up2:42 Welcome Paul & Background15:35 Reptile By Mack & Understanding Big Box Pet Stores27:20 Understanding the Pet Industry 38:02 CRH & Pateron Ad Read38:51 Pushing Reptile Enclosures Forward 47:07 Moving on from Reptile By Mack & Starting CRH57:39 Custom Reptile Habitats & Maximum Reptile 1:08:21 900 Gal Ball Python Enclosure with a Tub1:23:42 Giving Reptiles Time to Adapt & Increasing Minimum Standard1:39:12 Where do Big Box Pet Stores Fit in Herpetoculture?1:48:28 Animal Rights, PeTA & Reptiles by Mack 2:01:14 What is the Future of Herpetoculture? 2:07:55 Closing Thoughts2:14:26 OutroLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://customreptilehabitats.com/
https://www.instagram.com/customreptilehabitats/
https://www.facebook.com/CustomReptileHabitats/
https://www.youtube.com/c/customreptilehabitats

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Hannes Driemer to the show! We discuss the origins of his interest in herpetoculture and invertebrate keeping, the similarities and differences between the two disciplines, his studies in biology and how they have influenced his keeping, and a whole lot more! Don't miss this episode!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/67-hannes-driemer/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Dustin on Instagram: @gecko.sphere

Merch:

Follow Hannes on Instagram: @der_spinner
Jungle Visions Collective website: https://www.junglevisions.de

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Chris Sharp back to the show! We discuss what's changed in his collection since we spoke last, hear about his experience being bitten by a rattlesnake, talk about the Reptile Super Show we'll be vending at together, and a whole lot more! This is a seriously fascinating one, with a truly harrowing account from Chris. Don't miss this episode!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES:https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/66-chris-sharp/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Chris on Instagram: @sharpshooterreptiles

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Damian Mckay is a long-time reptile keeper out of Australia and the owner of Copperhead Customs, which is an enclosure design company that specializes in custom-built backgrounds and decor that not only look amazing but are functional and specific to the animal they are made for. In this episode, we cover the fundamentals of building reptile habitats, including enclosure size, basking and heat, hydration, security, and sanitation. We discuss how to design habitats with function in mind, rather than aesthetics. Damian also walks us through the step-by-step process he uses to build backgrounds and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/184-cooperhead-customs/

We Discuss:

0:00 Coming Up

2:19 Welcome Damian & Background

20:48 What is Copperhead Customs?

23:07 Habitat Design Essentials

24:06 Understanding Enclosure Size

27:18 Basking & Heat

28:50 Hydration

34:54 Security and Hides

38:59 CRH & Pateron Ad Read

39:50 Sanitation & Ventilation

44:52 Using Natural History to Create a Functional Habitat

1:04:54 Natural Looking but Inappropriate? Using Thermostats

1:16:04 Process for Building Custom Backgrounds

1:37:54 Minimum Enclosure Size

1:53:07 Help New Keepers Start Properly

2:08:13 Bullying within our Community

2:20:07 Damian's YouTube Channel Idea

2:29:57 Closing Thoughts

2:31:10 Outro

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/copperhead_customs_/
https://m.facebook.com/CopperheadCustoms3775
https://www.facebook.com/Yarrareptiles
https://www.youtube.com/@MillerWilson/videos

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a conversation with Jay Sommers! We discuss how he got started in herpetoculture, some of his early influences, some things he would like to see change in the industry, his upcoming Reptile Talks event, and a whole lot more! Jay has a range of experience within herpetoculture that very few can match. Don't miss this episode!

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/65-jay-sommers/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Jay on Instagram: @jay_sommers_reptiles
Check out the Reptile Talks: https://www.thereptiletalks.com

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Harvey Tweats and Tom Whitehurst are the founders of Celtic Rewilding (formally known as Celtic Reptile & Amphibian). In this episode, we are joined by Harvey to discuss the prospect of rewilding in the English landscape with a focus on their current project aimed at reintroducing the European Pond Turtle to the wild after being locally extinct over 2000 years ago. Harvey walks us through thousands of years of ecological change and extinction, the ethics of rewilding, creating a world where both humans and nature thrive, and much more!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/183-celtic-rewilding/

We Discuss:0:00 Coming Up2:25 Welcome Back Harvey & Celtic Rewilding9:30 The Lost Ecosystems of Britain and the Aurochs 26:27 Is Rewilding Ethical?38:13 Should We Eradicate Humans? 58:10 EK & CRH Ad Read1:00:08 Evolution of Ecosystems & Beaver Reintroduction1:03:28 Rewilding the Locally Extinct European Pond Turtle1:18:55 Advice to Someone Wanting to Follow a Similiar Path 1:29:57 Closing Thoughts1:34:09 Outro

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Donate to Celtic’s Fundraiser – https://www.gofundme.com/f/returnoftheturtle
https://celticra.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/c/celticreptileamphibian
https://www.instagram.com/celtic_reptile_amphibian/
https://www.facebook.com/celticreptileamphibian

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a conversation with Alex Myers of Alex's Agamids! We discuss how he got started in herpetoculture, the value of mentorship, what draws him to agamids specifically, and a whole lot more! Alex is already a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm at a young age, and he's well on his way to contributing a lot to herpetoculture already. Don't miss this episode! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/64-alex-myers/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Alex on Instagram: @alexsagamids
Send Alex an e-mail: hydrosaurinae@gmail.com

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a one-on-one conversation to discuss the state of Project : Herpetoculture and what we have planned for the immediate future! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/63-state-of-the-union/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Charlotte is an avid reptile keeper from France who focuses on keeping and breeding invert-eating snakes. In the episode, Charlotte walks us through the diverse group of insect-eating snakes she keeps. She shares information on husbandry and breeding, beginner species options, raising appropriate prey items, why insect-eating snakes are better than rodent-eating snakes, and much more!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/182-charlotte/

We Discuss:

0:00 Coming Up

2:45 Welcome Charlotte & Getting into invert-eating snakes

18:39 Why are they good snakes for captivity?

25:06 Feeding and what prey items do you use?

30:34 Are there any mistakes you have made?

37:25 Breeding

44:10 EK & CRH Ad Read

46:08 Are they active during the day? And Enclosures

53:03 Raising snail colonies

59:38 Who do you sell insectivorous snakes to?

1:16:28 Book on Insectivorous Snakes

1:24:31 Closing Thoughts

1:26:16 Outro
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/insectivorous_snakes/
https://www.tiktok.com/@insectivorous_snakes

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Dr. Alec Brown DVM is an exotics vet out of Guelph, Canada who specializes in keeping Oophaga dart frog species. In this episode, Dr. Brown discusses how he successfully keeps and reproduces his frogs, as well as his views on herpetoculture from the perspective of an exotic vet. We chat about why large and long-lived species are problematic, serpentovirus, taking your frogs to the vet, and more. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/181-dr-alec-brown/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/alecbrowndvm/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Time Stamps:0:00 Coming Up2:14 Welcome Dr. Brown & background 14:06 The Pressure of Diagnosing Issues as a Vet22:08 Alec's animals (Oophaga and Lygodactylus)40:20 EK & CRH Ad Read42:17 Dart frog misting & 3D backgrounds 31:24 Oophaga lehmanni "red" 50:37 Large and long-lived species 58:55 Serpetovirus testing, quarantining & treating frogs1:13:10 No tortoises in Canada?1:15:42 Outro

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Andrew and Sarah Gilpin of Living Art Creations to the show! We hear about their shared background in herpetoculture, their passions for photography and field herping, some of the pitfalls and nuances of maintaining a large collection, why they work with New Caledonian geckos, and a whole lot more. Don't miss this episode! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/62-gilpin/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Living Art Creations on IG: @lac_herps
Find LAC Herps on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingArtCreations

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

John Courteney-Smith is the Head of Science and Innovation at Arcadia Reptile. In this episode, John discusses the exciting new product line by Arcadia called, LumenIZE. LumenIZE takes reptile lighting to the next level by giving the keeper full control, allowing them to replicate solar activity from dawn to dusk and everything in between including the ability to increase and decrease both visible light and UVI through the course of a day. John discusses the R&D, functionality, welfare benefits to our animals, and more! SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/180-jcs/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.arcadiareptile.com/
https://www.arcadialumenize.com/
https://www.instagram.com/arcadiareptile/
https://www.facebook.com/arcadiareptile/
https://www.youtube.com/user/arcadialighting/videos

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Frank Colacicco to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture and field herping, how he views them as one holistic endeavor, his private collection of herps, his global travel experience, his longing for more broad knowledge in the herpetoculture community, and a whole lot more. Don't miss this episode - Frank has a valuable perspective. on the discipline of Herpetoculture and a ton of experience to back it! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/61-frank-colacicco/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Frank on IG: @reptiliandiaries
Find Frank on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.colacicco
Subscribe to Frank’s channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reptiliandiaries

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

UVB bulbs will be banned? Within a couple of years all UVB bulbs may be banned, leaving us relying on UVB LED's. What is full spectrum and why is it a lie in most cases? What truly makes reptiles see white light? This absolute masterclass from Thomas Griffiths will give you answers.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/28-thomas-griffiths/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

www.tomaskas.co.uk
Instagram: @thetomaskas

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Steve Sotelo to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he began his career with Exo Terra, product design and execution, his private collection of herps and how it has changed over the years, where he feels herpetoculture has room to grow, and a whole lot more. Don't miss this episode - Steve has a ton of insight from a very unique position in the community and industry! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/60-steve-sotelo/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Exo Terra on IG: @exoterra
Find Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.sotelo.77/

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Blaze Fulbrook, is an animal trainer out of Victoria, BC, and runs the company Wild Ways Animal Training and Behavior Consulting. In this episode, we discuss her past experience working at the BCSPCA (British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and the challenges she faced when trying to advocate for reptile welfare. We wrap up this chat with a discussion about Blaze's animal training consulting business where she actually works with dogs, reptiles, cats, and bunnies. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/179-blaze-fullbrook/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/wildwaystraining/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Stefan Wennekes to the show! We hear about Stefan's background in herpetoculture, how he started his legendary Youtube channel, his private collection of herps and how it has changed over the years, the ethics of keeping, his goals for the future, and a whole lot more. Don't miss this episode - Stefan is truly one of the best! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/59-stefan-wennekes/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Stefan on IG: @terrariumchannel
Subscribe to Terrarium Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@terrariumchannel

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Anke Mertens is a snake keeper out of Belgium. In this episode, she walks us through her impressive custom-built 4000-gallon false water cobra enclosure which is complete with a 260-gallon swimming pond. Anke talks about the build process, materials used, how the pond functions and how it's filtered, the plants she used (both land & aquatic), mistakes she made, and tips for successfully keeping false water cobras. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/178-anke-mertens/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/tanuki.the.falsie/
https://www.youtube.com/@yoshinowa1/videos

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Josh Marki to the show! We hear about Josh's background in herpetoculture, how it transitioned from a hobby to a business, the ethics of morph breeding, his goals for the future, and a whole lot more. Don't miss this episode! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/58-josh-marki/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Find Marki Reptiles on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkiReptiles

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Nathan Carlos Rupley back to the show! We discuss a lot in this one - the ethics of morph breeding, criticism within the broader herpetoculture community, what makes for healthy boundaries and discourse, and a whole lot more. Nathan's a good friend of the show and has a valuable perspective that calls into question many of the base assumptions within mainstream herpetoculture. Don't miss this episode! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/57-nathan-carlos-rupley/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathan_carlos_rupley

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Chris Chaffin of Cooperhead Reptilia joins me on the podcast today to discuss whether or not it is possible to be a good reptile keeper if you aren't able to keep at the highest standard. In other words, is there room for a middle ground between industrial care and high-quality zoo-level enclosures? Or is reptile husbandry a binary equation?SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/177-chris-chaffin/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/copperhead.reptilia/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Jonas Keil! We discuss his background, his interest in reptile nutrition and gut loading, his time studying on Utila Island, his work with Abronia and Sphaerodactlyus, and a whole lot more. Don't miss it! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/56-jonas-keil/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

https://www.instagram.com/junglejonz/

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Dan Drobates of Amphibicast! We discuss Dan's background, the distinctions between amphibian keeping and reptile keeping, what he's learned from podcasting, and a whole lot more. This is one of our absolute favorite episodes since starting the show and Dan brought so much heart and soul to this conversation. Don't miss it! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/55-dan-drobates/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Amphibicast on Instagram: @amphibicast

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills of Reptiles & Research and Hill's Herptiles! We discuss their backgrounds, what they've learned from podcasting, learning how to communicate effectively across social media, the value of enrichment for our reptiles, and a whole lot more. This is a fantastic episode with some absolute gems of insight from Liam and Ellie, both of whom are incredibly thoughtful and passionate contributors to herpetoculture. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/54-reptiles-research/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

https://www.youtube.com/@reptilesandresearch
https://www.instagram.com/reptilesandresearch/
https://www.youtube.com/@HillsHerptiles

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Thomas Marriott is the editor and one of the authors of the Exotics Keeper Magazine. EK Magazine launched with the goal of providing news, stories, and information surrounding the care and welfare of exotic animals. The digital subscription is free and if you live in the UK you can receive the hard copy for a few dollars a month. In this episode, Thomas tells us about his travels including trips to Komodo Island, Tasmania, Madagascar, and The Galapagos islands. We discuss the content found in EK magazine and review the data from a massive survey they just completed which captured data on what species are most commonly kept and the demographics keeping them. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/176-thomas-marriott/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://exoticskeeper.com/
https://www.instagram.com/exoticskeeper
https://www.facebook.com/ekmagofficial
https://www.instagram.com/t0mmarri0tt/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Lucas Bagnara is the owner of LAB Exotics, a reticulated python breeding facility that specializes in pure locality animals. Alongside Nathan Katz, Lucas is also the co-host of The Retic Longue, a podcast that aims to bring the reticulated python community together and provide a supportive community for new keepers and aspiring breeders. In this episode, Lucas gives us a full breakdown of the various reticulated python localities including the ones that fall under the 'Dwarf" and "Super Dwarf" categories. Lucas also fills us in on the Slither Files fiasco and how he helped expose Samson Pruitt to the greater herpetoculture community. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/175-lucas-bagnara/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/lab_exotics_/
https://www.facebook.com/LAB.Ex0tics/
https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/lab_exotics/
https://www.instagram.com/thereticlounge/
https://linktr.ee/thereticlounge

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Roy has a discussion with Zach Porritt of A Life Exotic! We discuss his background, his current collection of herpetofauna, crossover between fish keeping and herp keeping, and most all, the incredible tropical greenhouse he is building in Utah. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/53-zach-porritt/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Zach on Instagram: @a.life.exotic
https://www.youtube.com/@ALifeExotic/

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Join me and Greg from @beneaththecanopyexotics for a LIVE show on Sunday at the 2023 Canadian Reptile Breeders Expo in Mississauga, Canada!

James Graham https://www.instagram.com/topshelfgeckos/
Fadi Daffy's Reptiles https://www.instagram.com/daffysreptiles/
Robin Ontario Iguana https://www.instagram.com/ontario_iguanas/
Natalie https://www.instagram.com/nattattackss/
Brandon van Asten https://www.instagram.com/canadiancoldblood/
Ashley Dezan https://www.instagram.com/repti.bites/ https://www.instagram.com/northernlightsreptileimports/
Nick Bertrand https://www.instagram.com/nireptiles/
Darren Hamill Reptiles https://www.instagram.com/darrenhamillreptiles/

Join me and Greg from @beneaththecanopyexotics for a LIVE show on Saturday at the 2023 Canadian Reptile Breeders Expo in Mississauga, Canada!Episode Guests:

Dr. Alec Brown https://www.instagram.com/alecbrowndvm/
T.A.R.A.S https://www.instagram.com/alberta_reptiles/
All-Canadian Reptile Girl @AllCanadianReptileGirl
Marc Can Gecko https://www.instagram.com/cangeckos/
James
Matt Miztik @MiztikAnimals
Nick Mark https://www.instagram.com/expeditionwildside/
Greg Nikitin https://www.instagram.com/beneaththecanopyexotics/

Joseph Brabin ran the channel JTB Reptiles for years, he was a pioneer in decent reptile content here on YouTube! We catch up with him and find out where exactly he's been, and why he is so dismayed by the hobby.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/27-joseph-brabin/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Joe:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC741bex1v8r5Bc-yZD7SYzQ
https://www.instagram.com/jtb_reptile/
https://www.facebook.com/JTB-Reptiles-472487643238124/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Roy has a discussion with Til of Til’s Reptile Room! We discuss his background, his current collection of herpetofauna, his interest in plants and how it overlaps with his keeping style, his recent trip to Indonesia, his perspectives on herpetoculture broadly, and a whole lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/52-tils-reptile-room/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Til on Instagram: @tils.reptileroom

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Phil Lietz is the owner of Arids Only, a Uromastyx breeding facility in the US. In this episode, Phil discusses why he has decided to reduce the number of uromastyx species he is working with, the concept of "endurance" and what it means as a herpetoculturalist, and how to interpret selling photos from breeders. The second half of this episode revolves around the "naturalistic fallacy", We discuss why replicating nature for your captive reptile is not always the correct thing to do and in some cases why it can be a mistake.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/174-arids-only/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/aridsonly/
https://www.facebook.com/aridsonly/
http://www.aridsonly.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nicholasalexanderuromastyx/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Zac Loughman, Ph.D. is a professor of biology at West Liberty University, and in this episode, we discuss his latest book, “The Natural History and Captive Care of False Water Cobras, Barons Racers, Mussuranas, and Other Xenodontine Snakes”. The first half of the discussion revolves around the taxonomic breakdown of the family Dipsadidae and sub-family Xenodontinae, and the second half reviews the natural history and captive care of false water cobras. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/173-dr-zac-loughman/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

Zac’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423
Zac’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Brendan Hettinger! We discuss his background, his current collection of herpetofauna, his experience working in various herp related endeavors, field herping, what it's like to work alongside Phil at Arids Only, and a whole lot more. Brendan's passion and knowledge for herpetofauna far exceed his years, and we're sure to have him back on the show in the future. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/51-brendan-hettinger/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Brendan on Instagram: @brendan_hettinger

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Dustin Grahn! We discuss his background, his eclectic collection of herpetofauna, his passion for field herping, the ethics of field herping, photography, and a lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/50-dustin-grahn/https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/50-dustin-grahn/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Dustin on Instagram: @gecko.sphere

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com
FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Jeremy is the owner and founder of Primal Fear Tarantulas, a premium acrylic tarantula and invert enclosure company out of Manitoba, Canada. In this episode, Jeremy discusses why/how he started Primal Fear Tarantulas, how he sells premium enclosures at an affordable price point, tips for setting up your tarantula enclosure including an easy DIY substrate recipe and we wrap the episode chatting about the current phenomenon of Jumping Spiders. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/172-primal-tear-tarantulas/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://primalfeartarantulas.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PrimalFearTarantulas/
https://www.instagram.com/primalfeartarantulas/
https://www.youtube.com/@Primalfeartarantulas/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

We are joined live by Dillon Perron of the Animals at Home podcast to discuss the philosophical side of reptile keeping.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/26-dillon-perron/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

Dr. Doug Mader is a man who needs no introduction to the herpetoculture community. Dr. Mader is one of the most influential reptile and amphibian vets in our lifetime and it was an honor to have him as a guest. I also had the privilege of co-hosting this episode with Dr. Kelsey Chapman. In this episode, we discuss Doug’s history with reptile medicine, the writing of his renowned textbook, Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine, the future of reptile medicine, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/171-dr-mader/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.dougmader.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dmaderdvm/
The Vet at Noah’s Ark (order here)
https://www.instagram.com/kelseyrchapman/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Ayana Evans has given her leopard gecko an entire room! In this interview, we explore how and why she gave her leopard gecko this much space, and delve into how the gecko acted with this much space. This one is inspiring.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/25-ayana-evans/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Ayana’s channel: https://youtube.com/@gryllidaeperkcal1369

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

Sean Mcneeley of McZoo Exotics and The Reptile Show Reporter stops by to share his experience running and building both misting and fogging systems. In this episode, Sean walks us through how to set up a misting and fogging system (including a DIY fogger setup). We discuss the importance of proper hydration, common misting and fogging mistakes, frequency, duration, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/170-sean-mcneeley

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.youtube.com/@McZooExoticPets/
https://mczooexotics.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mczooexoticpets/
https://www.youtube.com/@ReptileShowReporter/
https://www.instagram.com/reptileshowreporter/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Roy has a discussion with Chris Dieter of Crocodile Encounter! We discuss his background, how he grew a collection of crocodilians spanning 26 acres of land, the value of crocodilians to human culture, crocodilian husbandry, and the value of crocodilians in conservation. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Crocodile Encounter on Instagram: @crocodileencounter
Crocodile Encounter website: www.crocodileencounter.com

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Jennifer Angela Rhodes MSc gives us an absolute masterclass on animal welfare, rights, and ethics and key insights into the potential future of the UK reptile hobby.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/24-jennifer-angela-rhodes/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Rain of Dark Xilver Canary Prey Dogs explains why he is pulling himself away from the reptile community. We discuss the need for professional structure within our community including a registration and insurance policy to protect our animals. Rain also discusses his opinion on USARK, where its shortcomings are, and how it could be improved moving forward.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/169-dark-xilver/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/darkxilvercanarypreydogs

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Justin Munsterman of Legacy Herps! We discuss his background, how he transitioned to herpetoculture full time, his goals as a herpetoculturist, and where he hopes to see herpetoculture as a community grow. Justin is a very knowledgeable keeper who specializes in rare and unusual lizards, and it was a pleasure to pick his brain on his methods and motivations in herpetoculture. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/48-justin-munsterman/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Justin on Instagram: @legacyherps

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Rebecca Hassler is the owner of Dragoon Gecko, an EU-based leopard gecko morph breeding facility. I consider the episode to be a pre-requisite for anyone looking to start a reptile breeding project, morph-focused or otherwise. In this episode, you will learn how to create and follow a breeding standard, how to line-breed successfully, how to select for character and, much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/168-dragoon-gecko/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

http://www.dragoongecko.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dragoongecko/
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWPibMGvvmtRdHW2cge3qg/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel

In this episode, Roy and Phil discuss contingency plans, emergency protocols, and energy consumption! We didn't have a guest this week, but decided instead to have a brief one-on-one. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/47-energy-consumption/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Gary Miller is head of zoo at Sparsholt college and is educating the next generation of reptile keepers on welfare and is pushing for change!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/23-gary-miller/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Mariah Healey of ReptiFiles! Mariah is an educator, writer, and reptile husbandry specialist, and the author of ReptiFiles.com, which boasts the most comprehensive and exhaustively researched reptile care manuals on the web. In this episode, we discuss her background, her commitment to providing high-quality reptile husbandry information, where she feels herpetoculture is headed, and a lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/46-mariah-healey/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

ReptiFiles website: www.reptifiles.com
Follow Mariah on Instagram: @reptifiles
Subscribe to ReptiFiles YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReptiFiles
Follow ReptiFiles on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reptifiles

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Nick Youngman Ph.D., is a herpetologist and toxicologist out of Queensland, Australia. He currently works at Billabong Sanctuary which is an animal refuge for naive wildlife species including some of the largest crocodiles on the planet! Dr. Youngman tells us about his experience working with such impressive animals and we also delve into the topic of venom research including how venom is studied, the arms race between toxic animals and their prey, monitor lizard venom, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/167-nick-youngman-phd/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE

https://www.instagram.com/nicksnature/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

BeardieVet is the worlds leading expert in bearded dragons, both in the wild and in captivity. BeardieVet spent years researching bearded dragons in the wild covering an area equalling Switzerland and Austria combined! BeardieVet's research is the real deal! He also has been an exotic vet in practice seeing many bearded dragons for years. If you watch any bearded dragon content this year, BeardieVet is the man to listen to. A Must Watch!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/22-beardievet/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

https://www.facebook.com/BeardieVet/
https://www.instagram.com/beardievet/
https://www.youtube.com/@beardievet9835

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Ben of Unseen.Diversity! Ben is an incredibly passionate keeper who specializes in greenhouse systems for both herpetofauna and small mammals. In this episode we discuss his backstory, including his past experience of being involved with illicit wildlife trade, why he utilizes greenhouse systems, where he sees potential for innovation in herpetoculture, and a LOT more. This conversation is layered, profound, and not to be missed! Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/45-unseen-diversity/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Follow Ben on Instagram: @unseen.diversity

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Thomas Griffiths is the owner of Tomaskas Ltd. which is an animal husbandry and lighting consultancy out of the UK. Thomas mainly focuses on implementing proper lighting protocols for both private keepers and zoos. In this episode, Thomas breaks down the fundamental light information that will allow you to have a firmer grasp on providing the appropriate lighting for your reptile. We discuss, the solar spectrum, UVI, lux and lumens, color temperature, SolarMeters, lighting your enclosures, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/166-thomas-griffiths/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * www.tomaskas.co.uk * Instagram: @thetomaskas

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Thomas Griffiths joins us to tell us how to set up bearded dragon lights in the best way possible. We cover the bearded dragon lights needed and what kind of configuration is best to replicate sunlight for the prime basking spot for bearded dragons. This is not exclusive to bearded dragons, in fact, it's just how to replicate the sun for any reptile's basking spot. But for those of you who wondered how to set up bearded dragon lights the best way possible, Tom has us covered!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/21-thomas-griffiths/

     **LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:** **Follow Heather:**

Instagram: @thetomaskas
www.tomaskas.co.uk

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

     In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Jason Hood of Snakes Unlimited! Jason needs little introduction to those who have paid attention within herpetoculture for the past many years. He’s been a major contributor to the discipline for decades now, helping to establish several species within the US, including blackheaded pythons, neotropical bird snakes, tiger rat snakes, and Amazon puffing snakes. He’s also got a wealth of knowledge that applies well beyond those species, and some very strong standards for the quality of animals he produces and the consistency with which he produces them. This episode is full of rich and nuanced conversation with one of herpetoculture’s finest. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

            **SHOW NOTES:** https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/44-jason-hood/          LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Jason on Instagram: @snakesunlimited\_jasonhood

Follow Jason on Facebook

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Danielle Inman is the owner and founder of TheOtherPets.com which is a consulting agency for both private pet keepers and professionals. Danielle has an incredible amount of experience working with exotics, she was a consistent fixture on National Geographic’s Animal ER and led the Avian and Exotics team at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists for 13 years. In my opinion, Danielle has revolutionized herpetoculture with her exotics consulting agency which I believe to be a major missing link in our quest to improve the trade.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/165-the-other-pets/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: **CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE** * **https://theotherpets.com/**

https://www.instagram.com/theotherpets/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Dave Laux joins us to talk about developing as a keeper, some of the attitudes in reptile keeping over the years, and how they have changed/have not changed. We cover how Dave discovered happiness in his battle with himself over collecting. How his collection grew and shrank, and grew and on and on, how did Dave break out of that cycle? Dave pours over life in New Zealand in fine detail working with everything from green geckos to Tuatara.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/20-dave-laux/

     **LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:** **Support, Subscribe & Follow:**

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Jamie Woods! Jamie is an experienced snake and dart frog keeper who has also been heavily involved with fish keeping and breeding since childhood. In this discussion we explore a lot of what herpetoculture might have to learn from the field of aquaculture, define some important and commonly misunderstood terms and concepts that apply to both disciplines, and a whole lot more. This is one of our favorite discussions yet. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/4-jamie-woods/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **Follow Jamie on Instagram:** @jamiewoods573

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

     Tony Wigley is the founder of Responsible Reptile Keeping which is a worldwide membership organization that aims to promote, support, and protect responsible reptile keeping. In this episode, Tony breaks down the tension between herpetoculture and animal rights groups. We discuss the importance of promoting ethical keeping (rather than keeping for the sake of it), the tactics used by animal rights groups, the reptile ban happening in Spain, whitelist proposals, and more!

            SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/164-rrk/          LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: **CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE** * **https://responsiblereptilekeeping.org/**

https://www.youtube.com/@ResponsibleReptileKeeping
https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleReptileKeeping
https://www.instagram.com/responsiblereptilekeeping/
https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_rrk
https://responsiblereptilekeeping.substack.com/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

AronRa joins us to talk taxonomy and a history lesson on the evolutionary history of snakes and reptiles in general. We talk in depth about how and when snakes diverged. The talk about varanids, mosasuars and dolichosaus surrounding the origin of snakes. Enjoy.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/19-aronra/

     **LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:** * **https://www.youtube.com/c/aronra**

https://www.aronra.com/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

     In this episode, Brad Gerke of Brad’s BioActive Builds is our guest. Brad’s channel focuses on DIY step-by-step tutorials for creating naturalistic reptile and amphibian vivaria, paludaria, and enclosures using PVC panels, spray foam, silicone, drylok, and more. In this episode, Brad talks us through several of his tutorials including building your own enclosure, foam backgrounds and decor, custom fogging and airflow solutions, and some incredibly clever interior and exterior hides.

            SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/163-brads-bioactive-builds/          LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: **CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE** * **Brad’s BioActive Builds YouTube Channel**

@bradsbioactivebuilds

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

     Victoria Teague is one of the admins of the facebook group Advancing Herpetological Husbandry and has a very refined skillset that she uses to communicate and educate with effectively to guide new keepers on their way to being the best keepers they can possibly be. Today we pick her brain and learn from her and how she goes the extra mile to communicate in the best way possible. She gave Liam a lot of thoughts to chew on. Enjoy.

            SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/18-victoria-teague/          **LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:** **Follow Victoria:**

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionatesnakes/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research breaks down the Ball Python Deep Dive, which is a massive project he and his partner Ellie Hills have recently taken on. This project is a community-wide collaboration that is seeking to answer fundamental questions about ball pythons. How do they behave in the wild? How do they behave in captivity? What does the current scientific literature say about the species? Liam talks us through the entire project from start to finish. If you are interested in being a part of history, then this episode is a must-watch!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/162-bp-deep-dive/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.gofundme.com/f/ball-python-deep-dive-project * https://www.youtube.com/@reptilesandresearch * https://www.instagram.com/reptilesandresearch/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode we are joined by Linnea Vargen Saphia. A varanid keeper out of Sweden with a special focus on savannah monitors or bosc monitors. Linnea talks about her experience getting into monitor lizards and the journey to going to Ghana to study savannah monitors in the wild, and how she uses this knowledge to breed savannah monitors time and time again!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/17-linnea-vargen-saphia/

     **LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:** **Support, Subscribe & Follow:**

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Rob Stone! Rob is one who needs little introduction, and has been instrumental in the establishment of several species of Old World ratsnakes in US herpetoculture (among other ongoing achievements). This discussion is all about the nuance inherent in herpetoculture and field herping, and the value of approaching these disciplines with an open mind. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/42-rob-stone/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Rob on Instagram: @highplainsherp * Check out Rob’s website and photography: www.rhinorats.com

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Rebecca Bentley is an ichthyologist (Fish Biologist), Fish and reptile keeper and PhD student. Her studies focus on the evolution of Loricariidae (plecos) in the United Kingdom, UK. Rebecca runs the YouTube Channel “Freshwater Ichthyology” which promotes ethical, progressive and scientific advances in Freshwater Fishkeeping. In this episode, we discuss how the aquarium hobby is often sugarcoated as a good example for captive animal care when that isn’t always the, we cover the trap of thinking that just because something is an “ecosystem” or “bio-active” that it is positive or natural and we also cover the morphology of catfish as well as their natural diets.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/161-rebecca-bentley/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.youtube.com/@FreshwaterIchthyology/ * https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_frances1997/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Dr. Zac Loughman joins us to talk about herpetoculture and how to navigate the swirling vortex of conflicting information, tribalism and dogma by utilising a scientific approach to herpetoculture. With a special interest in snakes.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/16-dr-zac-loughman/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Zac on Instagram: @dr_crawdad

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with David Ian Howe! David is an archaeologist, artist, comedian, content creator, and educator who is particularly passionate about ethnocynology – the study of the relationship between humans and dogs. We discuss everything from the process of the domestication of dogs, to the value of interspecies interactions, to some of David’s influences as a creator and educator (shout out Steve Irwin, Dave Chappelle, etc.). This episode is a bit of a deviation from our usual herp-focused content, but remains relevant to our typical subject matter and admittedly has plenty of herp discussion as well. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/41-david-ian-howe/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow David on Instagram: @ethnocynology * Check out David’s website: https://www.davidianhowe.com * Subscribe to David’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidIanHowe

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Paul Burrows is a monitor keeper out of the UK and runs the YouTube Channel and Instagram page @paulsmonitors. This episode is for those who are fascinated with monitor lizards, and potentially would like to keep them one day but do not know where to start. Paul tells us what type of person has success with monitors, and what species are ideal for beginners, including a few dwarf options, and we always go through some general husbandry concepts such as enclosure size, light & heating, handling & socializing, and proper diets.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/160-pauls-monitors/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.youtube.com/@paulsmonitors * https://www.instagram.com/pauls_monitors/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Lisa Farinha! We get into how it all began for Lisa with herpetoculture, the species she's currently focused on, troubleshooting husbandry problems, lots of natural history nerdery, and much more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/40-lisa-farinha/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Lisa on Instagram: @lisafarinha

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Francis Cosquieri joins us to talk about Dione's, Twin-Spotted & Red-backed Rat Snakes! This delves into their natural history and taxonomy before going into how Francis keeps and breeds each of these species.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/15-francis-cosquieri/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

Darien Drollinger is the owner and founder of the popular reptile feeder and supplies store, www.dubia.com and he is also the recent purchaser of the very popular animal sales platform, www.morphmarket.com. On top of that, Darien also owns to brick and mortar pet stores and is currently in the planning phase of building a reptarium and aquarium in his home city of Wichita. In this episode, Darien walks us through how he started Dubia.com and how he has grown it into one of the largest feeder insect suppliers in the USA. We also discuss Darien's acquisition of MorphMarket, the issues with the platform, the changes he plans on making, and where the platform is headed in the future.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/159-darien-drollinger/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://dubiaroaches.com/ * https://www.instagram.com/dubiaroaches/ * https://www.morphmarket.com/ * https://www.instagram.com/morphmarket/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Roy has a discussion with Bill Stewart! We get into the origins of Bill’s herpetoculture journey, the many hats he wears within the trade, the benefits and implications of herpetoculture for mental health, neurodiversity in the community, and much more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

CONTENT WARNING – this episode does briefly make mention of animal harm, self harm, and suicide – it’s nothing extreme or explicit, but worth noting given the sensitivity of the subjects.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Bill on Instagram: @wpsreptiles * WPS Reptiles on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpsreptiles/ * WPS Reptiles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wpsreptiles?lang=en * Follow Badgerland Reptile Rescue on Instagram: @badgerlandrescue * Badgerland Reptile Rescue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badgerlandreptilerescue/ * Badgerland Reptile Rescue Website: https://badgerlandrescue.com

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Jana Bell is the founder & president of the Amazon Rainforest Conservancy. In this episode, we discuss how and why she started the conservation, the types of ecosystems ARC is currently protecting in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, and how their protected land was invaded and burglarized during COVID. Jana explains the damage illegal gold mining poses to the environment as well as future projects in the works.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/158-arc/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://amazonrainforestconservancy.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/amazonrainforestconservancy * https://www.instagram.com/amazonrainforestconservancy/ * https://twitter.com/arcconservancy

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Bryan Suson of Sundown Reptiles! We get into the origins of Bryan’s herpetoculture journey, the species he’s currently focused on producing, specialized versus generalized keeping, the value of field herping, and much more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/38-bryan-suson/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Bryan on Instagram: @sundown_reptiles * Bryan’s website: https://www.sundownreptiles.com

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Eric Haycraft back for a second round! We get into what's changed in Eric's collection since we last had him on the show, discuss the trajectory of learning a species' needs, the potential benefits of cohabitation and mixed species displays, and much more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/37-eric-haycraft/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * https://www.instagram.com/casqueheaded/ * Eric’s website: www.basilisklizards.com * Check out Eric’s last episode with us: https://youtu.be/uSnedTMvHuc

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Zoo Med Laboratories is one of the most well-known reptile product brands on the market. In 1993, Zoo Med created and launched the first-ever reptile-specific UVB lamp and has since been an industry leader in reptile lighting, enclosures, and more. In this episode, we chat with Zoo Med’s Animal Care and Education Director, Ashley, as well as Andrew who is Zoo Med’s Research and Development – Hardware Division. Throughout the conversation, we cover Zoo Med history, the evolution of UV lamp technology, LED UV lights, as well as new Zoo Med products that are due to launch later this year.

I also want to give a special thanks to a few other Zoo Med team members that helped make this episode possible:

Miranda, Zoo Med’s Food and Regulatory Specialist
Sam, Zoo Med’s R & D / Customer Service / Animal Care Specialist
Davy Zoo Med Director of New Media

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/157-zoomed/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.arcadiareptile.com/ * https://zoomed.com/ * https://www.instagram.com/zoomedlabs/ * https://www.youtube.com/c/zoomed * Gary Ferguson Interview: + https://youtu.be/n2k2L77q494 * Kamp Kenan Zoo Med Tours: + https://youtu.be/a2NM0Ytf7OY + https://youtu.be/g2lujXPByuw + https://youtu.be/EawOAP-FxaQ

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Florian Kopp, a passionate keeper out of Germany who focuses on maintaining a large naturalistic greenhouse for his lizards! We get into his background, how he built the greenhouse, his personal philosophy of keeping, and much more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/36-florian-kopp/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Florian on Instagram: @de.reptiles * Check out Florian’s greenhouse tour on The Terrarium Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmCJhWYY5bY

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

I was lucky enough to have recently been a guest on Tom’s Big Spiders podcast with Tom Moran. Nearly 4 years ago, Tom was a guest on my show and he told me if I ever found myself wanting to get into tarantula keeping to reach out to him so we could record a “beginner question” focused episode for his show. The time has finally come, I have recently become fascinated with tarantulas. In this episode, I ask Tom some basic husbandry questions, I lay out some basic characteristics that I am looking for in my first tarantula and Tom recommends some incredible species for folks who already have an exotic animal-keeping background.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/156-toms-big-spiders/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://tomsbigspiders.com/ * https://www.youtube.com/@TomsBigSpiders * https://www.instagram.com/tomsbigspiders/ * https://tomsbigspiderspodcast.com/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with each other! When we set out with P:H, we initially anticipated having more of these one-on-one conversations, but that’s not exactly how it all panned out. Regardless, we’d like to make these more of a regular part of the podcast. In this one, we each share a bit of our experience so far with the podcast, before diving into some broader critique of some of the issues we see herpetoculture facing. We welcome any and all feedback on this one! Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/35-phil-roy/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Connor Wardle! As always, we briefly discuss Connor’s origins in herpetoculture, before diving into his passion for underrepresented colubrids of the American southwest. We also talk about Connor’s interest in the outdoors and the book he’s currently working on alongside William Huntsman. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/34-connor-wardle/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Connor on Instagram: @naturalistherps * Subscribe to Connor’s channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@connorwardle3252

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Ryan Martinez is a lifelong reptile enthusiast and a current zookeeper at the Miami Zoo. In the episode, Ryan discusses his early days in the alligator-wrestling industry, how it has changed the trajectory of his life, and how he feels about the practice now. Ryan walks us through a day in the life of a Miami zoo keeper, including working on a breeding project for an endangered species of Cyclura, and working with giant monitor species. We also chat about Ryan’s home collection of Rhino Rat Snakes and Baron’s Racers and wrap the conversation up with Ryan’s skull articulation projects.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/155-ryan-martinez/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.instagram.com/zookeeper_ryan/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with the one and only, Dr. Zac Loughman of West Liberty University! As always, we briefly discuss Zac’s background in herpetoculture, before getting right into it – exploring the central conflicts and tensions within herpetoculture. We also talk about the value of evidence-based husbandry and printed media in the digital age. In terms of subject matter alone, this is one of our most important episodes yet! Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/33-dr-zac-loughman/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Zac on Instagram: @dr_crawdad

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Dr. Kevin Arbuckle joins us to talk about folklore husbandry. How he came up with the term, the issues faced within herpetoculture, and how we can move more towards evidence-based husbandry.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/14-dr-kevin-arbuckle/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

Jessica Fennen is the content creator behind the YouTube channel, Jessica’s Animal Friends. Jessica runs a reptile sanctuary that's catered to reptiles with physical and/or neurological disorders. Jessica cares for 30+ leopard geckos, many with lifelong disabilities, most of which related to morph breeding. We discuss the leopard gecko morphs which cause the most issues (enigma, white & yellow, lemon frost, etc.) as well as how to successfully care for reptiles with disabilities. We cover the ethics of morph breeding and when euthanasia is appropriate. We wrap the episode up by discussing the challenges of caring for such a large number of animals.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/154-jessicas-animal-friends/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicasAnimalFriends * https://www.instagram.com/jessicasanimalfriends/ * https://www.facebook.com/jessicasanimalfriends * https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicasanimalfriends

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Chris Sharp of Sharpshooter Reptiles! We briefly discuss Chris’ background in herpetoculture, before discussing his collection of beetles, his thoughts on herpetoculture as a whole, and a lot more. This one is a bit goofier and more lighthearted than usual, but has its fair share of deeper terrain covered! Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/32-chris-sharp/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Chris on Instagram: @sharpshooterreptiles and @csnakes03

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Matt Tietgen of Bloody Goannas and Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo! We briefly discuss Matt's origins in herpetoculture, before getting into the nitty gritty of his life and work as a dedicated zookeeper and private herpetoculturist. This one has Inland taipans and perenties - enough said! Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/31-matt-tietgen/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Matt on Instagram: @mtietgen and @bloodygoannas

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Jennifer Cook of Snake Arts specializes in hyper-realistic snake and lizard sculptures. She is well known in the industry for producing stunning, life-like sculptures and uses her work to create appreciation, and promote conservation and education for the animals we love. She sculpted the beautiful door handles for both IguanaLand and The Chiricahua Desert Museum and her work has also been featured in many other museums across the globe. In this episode, Jennifer tells us about the process she uses to create such accurate pieces, including how she studies snake anatomy. The latter half of the podcast delves into the world of fraud and how major crime syndicates in Asia are counterfeiting artists' work, creating fake ads through Facebook and Instagram, and selling fake goods to unsuspecting purchasers. Jennifer discusses how this has impacted her work and why she has launched a class-action lawsuit against Facebook.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/153-snake-arts/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://snakearts.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/jlcooksculptor * https://www.instagram.com/jlcook_3d/ * Facebook Ad Scambusters! https://www.facebook.com/groups/stopfraudads * What I Bought vs. What I Got https://www.facebook.com/groups/621482191892274 * James Greening: Fake Website Buster https://www.facebook.com/fakewebbuster

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Heather Moye of Fairytail Dragons LLC! We briefly discuss Heather's origins in herpetoculture, before diving into her perspective of customer service, and her methods as a breeder of exceptional bearded dragons and other lizards. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/30-heather-moye/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Instagram: @fairytail_dragons_llc * Facebook: facebook.com/FairyTail-Dragons-LLC * MorphMarket: morphmarket.com/stores/fairytail_dragons_llc/

Merch:

https://www.projectherp.com/shop

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Dan Mulleary of the DM Exotics! We briefly discuss Dan’s beginnings in the trade, before diving into his role as an importer, exporter, and breeder of obscure Southeast Asian herpetofauna. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Dan on Instagram: @dm_exotics * DM Exotics website: https://www.dmexotics.com

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Rus Wilson of Aquarimax Pets gives us a full masterclass on isopods. We discuss which species would make the best display pets, how to set them up, which species work best in both arid and tropical bio-active setups as well as which species might work best as a feeder. Rus walks us through basic care, how to raise successful colonies and their evolutionary history. We warp the episode up with a conversation about garter snakes and why they make great pets.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/152-aquarimax-pets/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.youtube.com/c/aquarimax * https://www.instagram.com/aquarimaxpets/ * https://www.aquarimax.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/aquarimax/ * Isopod Zoology: https://amzn.to/3Z2Ftgj

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Kamiel Hamers of the Hammerhead Reptiles! We discuss Kamiel's humble beginnings in the trade, what ignited his passion for Uromastyx, why he focuses on desert species, how he has changed and progressed his husbandry over time, and a lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

Show Notes:

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/28-kamiel-hamers/ * Follow Kamiel on Instagram: @hammerheadreptiles * Thomas Wilm’s book on Uromastyx: https://www.amazon.com/Uromastyx-Natural-History-Breeding-Spiny-Tailed/dp/3936180121

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Jeremy Thompson of the Kinixys Cooperative! We discuss Jeremy’s early influences in the trade, how he discovered a passion for the genus Kinixys (hingeback tortoises, the role of herpetoculture in conservation, refining and focusing a collection, and a lot more. Jeremy is truly one of a kind and this is an episode with considerable depth. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/27-kinixys-co-op/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Instagram: @kinixyscoop * The Kinixys Cooperative Website: https://www.thekinixyscooperative.com

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Jonathan Hill is the founder of iPardalis, a chameleon breeding operation out of the USA that specializes in producing yellow and red-bodied Ambilobe panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis). In this episode, Jonathan talks us through some incredibly important topics that are crucial when aiming to ethically produce animals. The topics include selling fertilized chameleon eggs, keeping babies in groups, screening for parasites, and imports/reptile flippers. We also spend some time discussing chameleon genetics, specifically the challenge of producing consistent-looking animals when working with A) complex, polygenetic traits and B) an unknown dam phenotype (female chameleons do not display the bright colors that males do).

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/151-ipardalis/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://ipardalis.com/ * https://www.instagram.com/ipardalis/ * https://www.facebook.com/jonmarkhill * Craig Durbin: https://www.facebook.com/primochams/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Allen Repashy - a man who truly needs no introduction in herpetoculture! We discuss Allen's origins in the trade, how we went from having a modest home scale collection to a large scale reptile breeding facility, the important of community in herpetoculture, how the trade has changed over the years, and a lot more. This discussion is full of gems. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/26-allen-repashy/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Repashy on Instagram: @repashy * Repashy Superfoods Website: https://www.store.repashy.com

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In 1980, a single specimen of a “tree monitor” was recovered from Halmahera, Indonesia. In 2005, it was determined that the specimen had originally been misidentified and the holotype specimen was actually an unidentified species. This newly discovered species was named, Varanus zugorum, common name Zug’s Monitor. This animal has never been rediscovered in the wild and has now been listed as one of the 25 Most Wanted Animals by Global Wildlife Conservation. In this episode, Scott Trageser of The Biodiversity Group tells us about an expedition he has planned with an aim of re-discovering the species. Armed with new, fascinating technology, including a DNA-inhaling drone and an advanced 3D scanner as well as past experience discovering new species, Scott and his team are determined to cross the Zug’s monitor off the 25 Most Wanted Animals list.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/150-tbg/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * HELP FUND THE PROJECT: https://experiment.com/projects/using-edna-in-quest-to-rediscover-zug-s-monitor-lizard-a-top-25-most-wanted-lost-species * https://biodiversitygroup.org/ * https://www.instagram.com/biodiversitygroup/ * https://www.facebook.com/TheBiodiversityGroup * https://www.tiktok.com/@biodiversitygroup * https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiodiversityGroup

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Colin Marshall! We discuss Colin’s background, his meandering path to becoming a husbandry professional, his personal relationship to keeping at home, how it’s changed for him over time, and a whole lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/25-colin-marshall/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Colin on Instagram: @colinsharks92

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Stacy and Dan of Roots, Scoots, & Scales! We discuss their eclectic collection, where their interests overlap and diverge, working with rare and yet-to-be established species, curation and presentation of a collection, and a whole lot more. This was a really enjoyable conversation and we’re inspired by what Dan and Stacy are doing. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/24-roots-scoots-scales/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE * Follow Roots, Scoots, & Scales on Instagram: @roots_scoots_scales * Follow Dan on Instagram: @imightkeeprearfanged_26 * Follow R,S, & S on MorphMarket: https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/rss_exotics/

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Tom Mellor is the creator of Eco-Logic Gecko, a YouTube channel dedicated to documenting the process of recreating the complex wild habitat of leopard geckos. Tom talks us through how a negative experience he had early on in his reptile-keeping career propelled him to create one of the most appealing leopard gecko setups I have seen. We discuss how Tom collects data and information, including the plants he uses, substrate, lighting, and more. We also cover how the benefits of focusing all of your time and energy on a single animal as well as the psychology of reptile keepers.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/149-eco-logic-gecko/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.youtube.com/@eco-logicgecko112/ * https://www.instagram.com/mr_jinx0522/ * https://www.youtube.com/c/JTBReptiles * https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304381063_leopard_gecko_Eublepharis_macularious_from_Pakistan * https://www.jstor.org/stable/24866014 * http://legacy.tropicos.org/Project/Pakistan * https://www.ibebot.com/aircomfort-temperature-and-Humidity-sensor.php

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Nathan Carlos Rupley, a forager and earth living devotee with a lifelong interest in herpetoculture! We discuss Nathan's background, upbringing, and winding journey with herpetoculture, his thoughts on designing a holistic collection, the similarities and differences between keeping invertebrates and herpetofauna, and a whole lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/23-nathan-carlos-rupley/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathan_carlos_rupley * Support Nathan on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NathanRupley/ * Nathan’s website: https://nathanrupley.wordpress.com

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Is there an underlying reason that there are some ball pythons that struggle in a vivarium and some that do wonderfully? The Ball python has an amazing and ever-growing community of keepers surrounding it. But not all Ball python keepers see eye to eye? Why do some find they stress in vivariums when they test it and others do not? Ball python care has many layers and in this video, we try to peel some of those layers back.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/13-ball-python-issue/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

James Graham is a small-batch reptile breeder out of Canada, mainly focused on African Fat-Tailed Geckos, New Caledonian species, and Collared Lizards. In the episode, we discuss how James is able to produce a profit while providing enriching living conditions for his breeding stock. We also discuss the controversial concept of “breeding mills” and contemplate whether or not “industrial” breeding operations could be considered reptile breeding mills.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/148-topshelf-geckos/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.topshelfgeckos.ca/ * https://www.instagram.com/topshelfgeckos/ * https://www.facebook.com/TopShelfGeckos/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Sam Aneca, both a private keeper and zookeeper at Antwerp Zoo! We discuss the origins of Sam’s interest in herpetofauna, how he became a zookeeper, his private collection, the need for better methods of herpetoculture education, and his thoughts on the craft as a whole. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/22-sam-aneca/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Sam on Instagram: @aneca_terra * Follow Antwerp Zoo on Instagram: @zooantwerpen

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Morgan Palmer of Tierra Turtles! We discuss Morgan’s background and philosophy of keeping, how he provides for the turtles in his care, the value of herpetoculture in modern society, and a whole lot more. Morgan is a really thoughtful person and it was a pleasure to have this discussion. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/21-morgan-palmer/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Morgan on Instagram: @tierraturtles

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this Round Table episode, @MikeTytula of Alpha Reptile & Jungle Vault and Armen Keuylian of @HerpTime discuss the fascinating genus, Takydromus, commonly referred to as Grass Lizards. This genus is an easy contender for the most underrated lizard genus in herpetoculture. They possess monitor-like intelligence, they are both active in their enclosure and interactive with their keeper, and they are beautifully coloured and most importantly, they are small! In this episode, Mike and Armen cover morphology, species differences, basic care and breeding, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/6-rt/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE HerpTime: * Instagram: @HerpTime * TikTok: @HerpTime * https://www.herptime.com/ * https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/herptime/ * https://www.youtube.com/user/HerpTime

Mike Tytula: * https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeTytula * https://www.instagram.com/alpha.reptile/ * https://www.facebook.com/Alphareptile * https://www.instagram.com/thejunglevault/ * https://www.thejunglevault.ca/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Scott and Tie Eipper of Nature 4 You! We take a serious deep dive in this episode; delving into a number of topics, from the state of herpetoculture in Australia, to emergency removal services for venomous snakes, to the design and structure of Scott and Tie’s herpetoculture facility. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/20-eipper/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Scott on Instagram: @scotteipper * Follow Nature 4 You on Instagram: @naturefouryou * Nature 4 You website: https://www.wildlifedemonstrations.com/ * Nature 4 You on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildlifedemonstrations

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with our very own host, Dillon Perron, of the Animals at Home Podcast (and Network!). We get into the nitty gritty of a recent episode (https://youtu.be/O54nOy8cX3o) Dillon released sharing some of his broader philosophies and critiques of herpetoculture, where he sees potential for growth in the practice, and where herpetoculture is potentially most vulnerable to outside agitation. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/19-dillon-perron/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Dillon on Instagram: @animalsathomeca * Dillon’s website: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com * Dillon’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Nick Bertrand is a keeper out of Quebec, Canada who now focuses on rare and uncommon lizard species. In the episode, Nick explains how his initial passion for reptile keeping quickly became unmanageable and resulted in him needing to take a break from herpetoculture entirely. Simply put, high-quantity rack keeping killed his passion for keeping which is a very common experience among herpetoculturalists. Nick tells us how he re-engaged with keeping, the rules he follows to maintain interest and we discuss the joy he gains from keeping now that he has turned his focus to high-level keeping. Nick keeps some incredibly interesting species including blue beauty anoles (Anolis equestris potior) , Spiny Tailed skinks (Egernia depressa), Brazilian Galliwasps (Diploglossus lessonae) and more!

YOUTUBE VERISON: https://youtu.be/JaIHyzFdBCI SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/147-nireptiles/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE * https://www.arcadiareptile.com/ * https://www.instagram.com/arcadiareptile/ * https://www.facebook.com/arcadiareptile/ * https://www.youtube.com/user/arcadialighting/videos * Tortoise Diet Thesis: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2837&context=theses

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Nick Dokai of Innovative Ectotherms. We get into Nick's backstory, swap field herping stories, discuss how field herping can influence captive care - and a whole lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/18-nick-dokai/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Nick on Instagram: @nick.dokai

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Jordan Russell of California Breeders Union. We get into Jordan's backstory, talk comparisons between aviculture and herpetoculture, define the distinction between preservation and conservation, explore some broader critiques of herpetoculture and where it can improve - and a whole lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/17-jordan-russell/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * California Breeders Union: https://www.californiabreedersunion.com * Follow Jordan on Instagram: @californiabreedersunion

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Jamie Tritton of Norwich reptile shed, joins us to talk about his 30ft long reptile shed which has a floor-to-ceiling zoo-style ball python enclosure. We go into how to set this up, the culture in the ball python community, and the challenges Jamie faced in setting this up.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/12-james-tritton/

     **LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:** **Follow Heather:**

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRcjdZPJwiRx9BDAf_Yd3A
Instagram: @norwichreptileshed
Facebook: facebook.com/norwichreptileshed/

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In the episode, I discuss my thoughts on keeping captive reptiles.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/146-dillon-perron/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: **CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE** * **5 Freedoms:** https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5082305/

Bio-Activity Round Table: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-1/
ARC: https://amazonrainforestconservancy.com/
P:H with Billy Sveen: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/13-billy-sveen/
Hedonic Treadmill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXYfEn4puTI
Lori Torrini: @LoriTorrini | https://www.behavioreducation.org/lori-s-work-where-to-find

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Dr. Justin Julander of Australian Addiction Reptiles and the Reptile Fight Club Podcast. We exchange field herping stories, hear about Justin's broader interests as a naturalist and birder, how those interests have influenced his practice as a herper, the scientific method (and lack thereof) in herpetoculture, his podcast, and much more. Have a listen - and please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/16-dr-justin-julander/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **Australian Addiction Reptiles:** http://www.australianaddiction.com

Follow Justin on Instagram: @jgjulander

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Caila Mailloux is the creator behind the popular Instagram account @JoobJoobtheSnek. In the episode, we discuss to major topics. First, we cover Caila's heartbreaking experience with Serpentovirus (nidovirus), a deadly respiratory virus that is currently plaguing the reptile trade. Caila walks us through the key components of dealing with the virus as well as a new testing facility at the University of Guelph that make viral testing more accessible to Canadians. The second half of the conversation revolves around the controversy that has been sparked by Caila keeping her Ball Pythons in large Freedom breeder racks designed to house boas. We discuss where both ball python breeders and traditional pet keepers get it wrong.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/145-joob-joob/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: **CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE** * **Follow Caila:** @JoobJoobtheSnek

Order Testing Kits:
- CANADA: https://fishheaddiagnostics.myshopify.com/en-ca/products/canada-nidovirus-testing-kit
  - (USE PROMO CODE ‘JOOBJOOB’ for 10% OFF Entire Order)
- USA: https://fishheaddiagnostics.myshopify.com/en-ca/products/nidovirus-testing-kit
HBP Episode 20: https://youtu.be/sV6CAHDw19w
Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Sampling of Serpentovirus (Nidovirus) Infection in Captive Snakes…
https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/services/serpentovirus-reptile-nidovirus-rt-qpcr

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Bryan Minne of the Herpetological Education and Research Project (and Bushmaster Conservation Project). We hear about Bryan's beginnings in herpetoculture, the many different hats he wears in herpetology and herpetoculture, the state of the hobby in Europe, leading herping expeditions, and a lot more. This is one of the most inspiring conversations we've had yet! Have a listen - and please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To support the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our sponsors!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/15-bryan-minne/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **H. E. R. P. website:** https://www.herp.be

Bushmaster Conservation Project: https://bushmasterproject.com/
Follow Bryan on Instagram: @bryan_minne
Follow H. E. R. P on Instagram: @h.e.r.p._herpetofauna
Follow Bushmaster Conservation Project on Instagram: @bushmasterconservationproject

Our Sponsors:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
Tortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.com
Reptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.com
Redline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

     Jeremy Thompson is the founder of The Kinixys Cooperative. TKC exists to preserve Kinixys in captivity by collaborating to produce healthy genetically diverse captive-born offspring and to conserve them in their native ranges to the best of their ability by assisting in research and contributing donations. In this episode, Jeremy lays out the framework for establishing a preservation/conservation-focused organization within the private sector. We discuss what drew him to the Kinixys genera, how two trips to South Africa changed his life, how to keep Kinixys, and more!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/144-tkc/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: **CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE** * **https://www.thekinixyscooperative.com/**

https://www.instagram.com/kinixyscoop
http://facebook.com/kinixyscoop
https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/89-ralph-till/
https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/96-abronia-alliance/
https://www.ttpg.org/conferences.php

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

     In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Frank Payne of Living Art. We hear about Frank’s origins in herpetoculture, how he grew his practice into a thriving family business, how he selects species to focus his efforts on, designing systems and routines for success – and of course, a whole bunch of husbandry talk in between. Enjoy! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/14-frank-payne/

             LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **Frank’s website:** https://www.livingartbyfrankpayne.com

Follow Frank on Instagram: @livingartbyfrankpayne

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Paul Burrows Joins us to talk about What It Takes to Keep Ackies, Mangrove, Peach Throat & Green Tree Monitors. But more than what species, what kind of mindset it requires to do them justice.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/11-pauls-monitors/

     **LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:** **Follow Paul:**

https://www.youtube.com/@paulsmonitors
@pauls_monitors

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

     In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Billy Sveen of Creepers Herpetoculture. We hear about Billy’s introduction to herpetoculture and the tenets guiding his relationship with the hobby. This conversation goes deep into the ethics, theory, and practice of herpetoculture at the home scale. Enjoy! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined.

             SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/13-billy-sveen/          LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **Follow Billy on Instagram:** @creepersherpetoculture

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Grace Danks and her husband James are the founders of Annwn Animal Sanctuary / Wild Discovery, an exotic animal rescue, and sanctuary. In this episode, Grace discusses the challenges of running a rescue, from the volume of animals' surroundings to the large operating budget of over $100k. We discuss ways responsible keepers can help alleviate the abundance of animals surrendered and also offer tips to those who are currently running a reptile rescue.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/143-grace-danks/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: **CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE** * https://annwnanimalsanctuary.org/

https://www.facebook.com/AnnwnAnimalSanctuary
https://www.instagram.com/annwnsanimals

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Dr. Kelsey Chapman - an accomplished exotics veterinarian based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We deep dive on an overview of reptile medicine, and meander into topics as far and wide as modern society, personal wellness in a rapidly changing world, and how herpetoculture fits into it all. Enjoy, and please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined!

SHOW NOTES: www.animalsathomenetwork.com/12-kelsey-chapman/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * Follow Kelsey on Instagram: @kelseyrchapman * Calgary Avian and Exotic Pet Clinic: http://www.calgarypetvet.com * Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians: https://arav.org

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

This is one of the most important episodes I have recorded to date, it is a topic that impacts us all however the majority of us avoid discussing it. Jessica Hill is today's guest and she is here to help answer the question: "what will happen to your reptiles when you die?". Part of being a responsible reptile keeper is having a plan for the worst-case scenario. In this episode, Jessica gives us a full toolkit for how to navigate preparing for the death of a keeper. She discusses, how to choose a future guardian, Living Wills, Pet Trusts, Non-legal arrangements, creating care handbooks, and more. This is a must-listen for anyone will animals at home.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/142-jessica-hill/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: **CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE** * **Follow Jessica:** @JessicasReptileRoom

Planning for the Unexpected Toolkit (Download HERE)

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

     In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with world-renowned herpetoculturist and author, Philippe De Vosjoli! We discuss Philippe’s origins in herpetoculture, how the field has changed over the last few decades, herpetoculture’s benefits to individuals and society, and so much more. There are very few, if any, individuals who have had as profound an impact on their field as Philippe has had on herpetoculture, and it was a true honor to discuss our mutual passion with him. This is an episode that reveals more and more with each listen. Enjoy, and please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined!

             Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/11-philippe-de-vosjoli/          LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **Philippe’s Amazon store:** https://www.amazon.com/Philippe-De-Vosjoli/e/B001K7ZKTI

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Frank Payne joins us to talk about his personal philosophy as a reptile breeder and the qualities he looks for in a species for his next project. This is a fascinating mindset for any reptile keeper or breeder to take notes from. Something here for all! Enjoy!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/10-frank-payne/

     **LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:** * **Leap Habitats** https://leaphabitats.com/

Leap Habitats UK https://charterhouse-aquatics.com/shop/exotics/reptile-housing/leap-habitats

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with dear friend of the show, Max Staab! We discuss Max's mindful approach to herpetoculture, growing a collection responsibly, how field herping can influence herpetoculture, keeping and breeding Thrasops jacksonii (and other obscure Afrotropical herpetofauna), and much more! Have a listen, and please like, subscribe, and share, if you feel so inclined!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/10-max-staab/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: **Max’s required viewing recommendation:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEKDaG6HAcY

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Armen Keuylian is an Anole breeder, popular social media influencer, and the founder of HerpTime. Armen mainly specializes in rare and uncommon anole species. In the episode, we discuss why the Anolis genus is so underrated, and why they have the potential to compete with dart frogs when it comes to beauty and care. Armen tells us what life as a full-time reptile breeder is like; the clever way he sells his babies at expos, how to create viral reptile-related reels on Instagram, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/141-herptime/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **Instagram:** @HerpTime

TikTok: @HerpTime
https://www.herptime.com/
https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/herptime/
https://www.youtube.com/user/HerpTime

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

Francis Cosquieri gives us a comprehensive deep dive into Russian, Korean & Japanese rat snakes, their natural history, taxonomy, and captive care. Francis has a 30-year-old Japanese rat snake so he's certainly someone you want advice from. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/9-francis-cosquieri/

     **Support, Subscribe & Follow:**

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with the incomparable, Philip Tremper of Tremper's Lizard Ranch! We discuss Philip's philosophy of keeping, his rare and eclectic collection of lizards, what it's like to visit the Hamm show, finding one's limits in herpetoculture, and much more! Have a listen, and please like, subscribe, and share, if you feel so inclined!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/9-philip-tremper/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **Tremper’s Lizard Ranch:** http://www.tremperslizardranch.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Heather Moye of Fairytail Dragons gives us a deep dive into bearded dragons, and what their care entails. How do bearded dragons fare in the high-humidity climate of Florida? How do you keep them outside successfully? What does good breeding standards like?

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/8-heather-moye/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Follow Heather:

Instagram: @fairytail_dragons_llc
Facebook: facebook.com/FairyTail-Dragons-LLC
MorphMarket: morphmarket.com/stores/fairytail_dragons_llc/
```
 **Support, Subscribe & Follow:**
```
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ReptilesandResearch
Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/ReptilesandResearch
Follow on Instagram: @reptilesandresearch

     Dr. Rob Coke, DVM is the Senior Director of Veterinary Care at the San Antonio Zoo. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode including, zoo medicine, practicing medicine with venomous reptiles, how to properly quarantine new and/or sick animals as well as the rift between keepers and vets. Dr. Coke also walks us through how the process he is currently going through to save the life of a red-footed that had been hit by a car as well as how he uses acupuncture as a treatment for osteoporosis and other ailments.

             SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/140-dr-coke/  **Support, Subscribe & Follow:**

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with the talented, Ashley Dezan, of Northern Lights Reptile Imports. We discuss the benefits of naturalistic herpetoculture, how the import business has influenced Ashley's perspective, the differences between European and American herpetoculture, establishing sensitive species, and much more! Have a listen, and please like, subscribe, and share, if you feel so inclined!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/8-ashley-dezan/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **Northern Lights Reptile Imports on FB:** https://www.facebook.com/NLRImports

Solar Flare Reptiles on FB: https://www.facebook.com/SolarFlareReptiles

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with the one and only, Eddie Soto, of Serpentera Exotics. We discuss a wide range of topics, from the complexity of outdoor keeping, to what it takes to establish a species in captivity, to obscure Asian agamids, to Eddie's iconic Aldabra tortoise, Jupiter. Have a listen, and please like, subscribe, and share, if you feel so inclined!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/7-eddie-soto/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **Serpentera Exotics on FB:** https://www.facebook.com/SerpenteraSoto/

Follow Eddie on Instagram: @serpenteraexotics

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Armen Keuylian of HerpTime. We cover a lot of ground in this one, but topics include anoles, problems of scale in the captive propagation of reptiles, building large enclosures, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/6-armen-keuylian/

HerpTime: www.HerpTime.com

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

In this special bonus episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with María Elena Barragán of Fundación Herpetólogica Gustavo Orcés and Vivarium de Quito in Ecuador. Discussion topics include María Elena's background as a herpetologist, the complexity of keeping herpetofauna on public display, the issue of snakebite in Ecuador, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/bonus-maria-elena-barragan/

     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: * **International Snakebite Awareness Day**: https://snakebiteawareness.org/champions/barragan/

Vivarium de Quito: https://vivarium.org.ec/en/
Save the Snakes: www.savethesnakes.org
Project Black Python: www.projectblackpython.org

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

This week Phil and Roy have a conversation with Troy Bumgardner (@zookeeper_troy) of Denver Zoo. Troy is a longtime zookeeper who also has a collection of herpetofauna at home. Discussion topics include bats (!), advantages and disadvantages of zookeeping and private herpetoculture, enrichment, lighting, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/5-troy-bumgardner/

Follow Troy on Instagram: @zookeeper_troy

Support, Subscribe & Follow:

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Phil and Roy have a conversation with Conner Jones (philothamnus on instagram). Conversation topics include Conner's roots in herpetoculture and how aquaculture came first for him, trends in herpetoculture, species of interest to Conner, and much much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/4-conner-jones/

John Courteney-Smith MRSB of Arcadia Reptile joins us on the podcast again to the research and development process that is necessary to develop new reptile products. In his episode, we discuss the current state of herpetoculture (both the positives and negatives), new reptile technology, whether or not you should use a substrate divider in your vivaria, and the benefits and criticisms of the Deep Heat Projector. John also walks us through the development of Arcadia's new mercury-vapor bulb (D3EVO) specifically designed for the North American market as well as their new tortoise diet (Optimised52).

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/139-jcs/

Project: Herpetoculture hosts Phil and Roy chop it up with Ron St. Pierre. We talk about Ron's history in the trade, we ask Ron some big broad questions about our industry, and what could change in our field in the future. This is an episode for the ages!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/3-ron-st-pierre/

Fraser Gilchrist gives us a deep dive into why he's had such success breeding Egyptian tortoises, and what their care entails. Is this the best small pet tortoise that many keepers are undervaluing? Also, Fraser goes over his projects with wide-mouth agamas, Angolan pythons, and more. Enjoy.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/7-fraser-gilchrist/

Phil and Roy have a great conversation with the one and only Eric Haycraft (@casquehead on Instagram). We talk about similarities between Herpetoculture and martial arts, Eric's setups, his ideas around care and progress, how to build a long-term project of lizards, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/2-eric-haycraft/

Roy and Phil discuss the launch of the podcast, the goals of the show, and thoughts about herpetoculture broadly.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/1-why-herpetoculture/

Phillip Lietz of Arid's Only and Roy Arthur Blodgett of Wellspring Herpetoctulture are collaborating on a new venture together called Project : Herpetoculture. In this episode, both Phil and Roy update us on their current projects and then we delve into the philosophical principles that govern reptile-keeping. What is the purpose of keeping reptiles? Is it your God-given right to keep reptiles? How do we keep the practice of reptile keeping alive and well? And of course, we wrap up the episode with a discussion about Project : Herpetoculture which will be the latest show to be released on the Animals at Home Network.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/138-project-herpetoculture/

Francis Cosquieri gives us a deep dive into hognose bites, their venom, the severity and the reality of the situation, and the likelihood of a bite. This is a hyper-detailed discussion of western hognose snake venom that all owners should take heads to. Enjoy.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/6-francis-cosquieri/

Zuzana and Matej Dolinay are zoologists, filmmakers, and photographers and are also the creators behind the incredibly popular and impressive YouTube Channel, Living Zoology. In this episode, Matej and Zuzana explain how they got started creating wildlife documentaries, and what the process entails from start to finish, including choosing the locations to film in and the species to target. We discuss how they capture such beautiful shots of wild snakes, fascinating wild snake behavior they have witnessed, and how we can use their films to aid in captive care. We close out the conversation with an important and disturbing discussion on African exports/imports.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/137-living-zoology/

Lori Torrini is an animal behaviorist who specializes in snake cognition and training. In this episode, we focus on ball pythons and dispel some of the myths around the species whilst picking the brain of someone who has unlocked her pythons potential.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/5-lori-torrini/

Rom Gonsalves is a South African reptile keeper and breeder, who is currently shifting his focus toward two concepts: 1) Keeping indigenous species and 2) Keeping outdoors. In this episode, Rom describes what it is like to grow up in one of the wildest places in the world and how that influenced his passion for nature and wildlife. Rom tells us about doing house calls for venomous snake removal including what it is like to work with wild black mambas. We close out the discussion by covering Rom's plans to build large outdoor enclosures for his snakes (including venomous) and what he has learned from his trials with outdoor keeping thus far.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/136-rom-gonsalves/

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI

Francis Cosquieri is a UK keeper and breeder of niche and nerdy species. In particular the African sand snakes of the genus Psammophis. These are small, active, and diurnal. Not to mention social and co-habitable!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/4-francis-cosquieri/

A few years ago, Amy Benzi had a powerful vision that drew her to two things, Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boas (Corallus batesii) and the rainforest. Fast forward to the present, she has an incredible snake room including a large free range area, a rain chamber, live plants and ample enrichment all for her group of Corallus batesii and she has also been to the South American rainforest on several occasions with the specific goal of finding Corallus batesii in the wild and learning about their natural habitat in person. In the episode, Amy tells us the story of what drew her to the jungle, she walks us through her snake room and we discuss Emerald Tree Boa husbandry and the common mistakes many keepers make.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/135-amy-benzi/

Is it ethical to keep large species of reptiles? Is it possible for a private keeper to properly keep reticulated pythons, Burmese pythons, and Asian water monitors? Dougie Smith is a keeper of large species of reptiles and in this episode, he discusses how he tends to these giants. Dougie explains the importance of offering ample space and how he builds large walk-in enclosures, tips for successfully keeping large species, and common mistakes that are made. We also cover how to follow a proper feeding regime, if large species should even be kept in private collections, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/134-dougie-smith/

What would happen if you converted an underground cistern into a giant aquarium for a group of American Eels (Anguilla rostrata)? Nick Tobler is a long-time fish and reptile keeper out of Kentucky, USA, and has recently gone viral on TikTok with videos showing him converting an old water cistern into a functioning "eel pit". In this episode, Nick discusses how he built the eel pit, his fascination with exploring underground caves, eel biology, and evolution, his future plans as well as the reptiles he currently keeps and breeds.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/133-eel-pit/

Adam Trimmings is a UK zookeeper and breeder of rare and expensive forest dragons such as Boyd's forest dragon (Lophosaurus boydii) and the Indonesian forest dragon (Lophosaurus dilophus). He also breeds Abronia, green tree pythons and blue tree monitors! In this episode we dive into their peculiar care requirements and discuss thermoregulation vs thermoconforming. We also cover the troubles with breeding some niche and nerdy species within the UK reptile hobby and the challenges that brings.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/3-adam-trimmings/

Oleksii Marushchak is the Head of Research & Development at BION Terrarium Center in Kyiv, Ukraine. BION Center started in 1993 as a commercial import-export operation but has since pivoted its focus to captive breeding and prorogation with emphasis on rare and endangered species. In this episode, Oleksii discusses BION's philosophy, how they keep and breed their reptiles, and also their Responsible Herpetoculture initiative that aims to steer reptile-keeping in the right direction. We of course also discuss the heartbreaking events that have taken place in Kyiv this year and the damage and loss BION has suffered as a result. Oleksii leaves everyone with a simple call-to-action for how we can help!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/132-bion/

Why do we need species diversity in the reptile hobby? Why did species diversity suffer in the reptile hobby? How can we focus on regaining diversity in a hobby dominated by ball pythons and leopard geckos? Why are beginner species important? This episode has so much to unpack! Please welcome Charles Thompson from Snakes 'N' Adders.

Gut Loading at its basic level is feeding feeder insects to benefit your reptile nutritionally. But 9/10 reptile keepers miss the finer details that would enable their success. What nutrient profiles do we prioritize? Does the way we house insects influence their nutrition? Are we making mistakes with hydrating our feeders? Does where we place food in the container influence how much they eat? What are the best feeder insects? Is there one? Should we be feeding wild-caught feeder insects? As you can tell there's is an art to gut loading, as you are about to find out!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/1-art-of-gut-loading/

In this bonus episode of the podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming a brand new podcast on the Animals at Home Network! Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills are the hosts of the Reptiles and Research Podcast which will be available on both the Animals at Home Network (audio-only) and the Reptiles and Research YouTube Channel (video-only). In this episode, Ellie and Liam introduce themselves and let us know what we can expect from their podcast which is primarily focused on increasing species diversity in herpetoctulure.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/bonus-rr-podcast/

Why isn't there a professional registry for reptiles? Have you ever thought about insuring your group of animals but been denied by insurance companies? Why is indiscriminate inbreeding so popular in herpetoculture and how does this relate to the downfall of many popular dog breeds? All of this and more are discussed in this episode of the podcast! Rain is a long-time reptile keeper, breeder, and importer and also has extensive experience in the canine world. We discuss the importance of following breed standards, tracking bloodlines, and the power of animal registries.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/131-rain/

Ben Owens is a reptile keeper and Ph.D. student out of the UK. and is also the founder and director of Captive and Field Herpetology, an initiative focused on bridging the knowledge gap between herpetofauna in captivity and the wild. In this episode, we discuss how C&FH began as well as how the peer-reviewed journal aspect of the business works, we cover what Ben has learned from time spent in the field, especially misunderstands of humidity and temperature. Ben warns the listeners about the dangers of observer bias when observing wild specimens, how he is using CF&H to help combat incidents of snakebite, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/130-ben-owens/

Dr. Frans de Waal is a world-renowned primatologist, most known for his work on the behavior and social intelligence of primates. Dr. de Waal's first book, "Chimpanzee Politics" is considered one of the most influential works on the topic, and has since authored many other equally important books. He is really one of the great scientists of our time. In this episode, Dr. de Waal discusses his latest book, "Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist" including defining the difference between "sex and "gender", if the toys children play with are socially constructed or biological determined, Donna the transgender chimp, alpha leadership and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/129-frans-de-waal/

Rex Colubra is a long-time reptile keeper and the creator of the YouTube Channel, Rex Colurba’s All-Animal Channel. In this episode, Rex walks us through how to bond and connect with your reptiles, including how to tame an aggressive snake. Rex treats each animal as an individual, sentient being, which is the key to building trusting relationships with the animals you interact with. We discuss reptile intelligence and how underestimated reptile cognitive function is, even within groups of advanced keepers. Rex also tells us about a large co-hab set up with Boa imperator (Hog Island boas) and Epicrates cenchria cenchria (Brazilian Rainbow Boa). We wrap up the episode by discussing building DIY enclosures.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/128-rex-colubra/

Brandon Millichamp is the currently President of The Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society (TARAS). In this episode, Brandon tells us about his collection including an interesting breeding project he is working on with the 3 species in the Leioheterodon genus (Madagascar hognose). The majority of this conversation is focused on the importance of having a well-function herpetological society in your community. Brandon talks about how TARAS has been successful in, helping government bodies reverse anti-reptile keeping bylaws, raising large grants for reptile conservation research, creating emergency action plans, and more. This episode will motivate you to get involved with your local herp society today!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/127-brandon-millichamp/

Darcy Madsen of Crab Central Station returns to the podcast to discuss her incredible and compelling journey attempting to do something that has only been done a handful of times in history, breed hermit crabs in captivity! Darcy explains the life cycle of hermit crabs which start out in a microscopic planktonic larval stage and walks us through previous failed breeding attempts. Of course, we also discuss the recent successful breeding that saw Darcy and her two daughters, Brooke and Faith, bring more than 30 captive breed crabs to land.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/126-ccs-2/

Justin Julander PhD. is a reptile keeper and breeder out of Utah. He is also one of the authors of a few popular reptile books including The Complete Carpet Python and the Complete Children’s Python and is a co-host on the Reptile Fight Club Podcast. In this episode, we discuss reptile viruses, the importance of books in herpetoculture, Justin fills us in on some exciting details of the soon to be released 2nd Edition of The Complete Carpet Python, and we also chat about some of the interesting topics he has covered on his podcast including power-feeding and species classification.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/125-justin-julander-phd/

Frank Payne is a biology teacher, former AZA herpetology zookeeper, and the founder of the reptile breeding operation, Living Art by Frank Payne. In this episode, we discuss the importance of both, keeping a wide variety of species and narrowing your focus to a select few. Frank explains why he has decided to focus on small species and the main differences he sees between keepers and breeders. We also discuss some incredibly underrated species in herpetoculture, the ethical issues with keeping medium to large species, and we learn specifics about a few of his breeding projects, including the genus Draco, i.e. flying lizards. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/124-frank-payne/

Ricky Johnson is a reptile keeper out of the UK, an admin on the Facebook group, Advancing Herpetological Husbandry, and a content creator for the HerpHQ YouTube Channel. In this episode, Ricky breaks down two of his recent educational videos that were released on HerpHQ. The first video explores the complexities of the reptile mind including, emotional intelligence and problem-solving abilities. The second video investigates the true natural habitat of leopard geckos and how wrong many of the common assumptions about their native range are. We wrap the discussion up with a quick review of the 2022 Advancing Herpetological Husbandry Conference.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/123-ricky-johnson/

Dr. Kelsey Chapman returns to the podcast to discuss reptile nutrition! In this episode, Dr. Chapman explains how to properly supplement Vitamin A to avoid deficiency and what to look for on your container of "reptile multi-vitamin" prior to using it. She also describes the dangers of over-using grocery store "greens" for herbivorous reptiles, specifically land tortoises, whether or not water should be offered to arid species and if spinach is safe to feed to your reptile or feeder insects. We wrap up the episode with rapid-fire questions that were submitted via Instagram.

SHOW NOTES: hhttps://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/122-dr-chapman/

Colin Cassin and Jenna White are two team members of the Invasive Species Centre out of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. In this episode, we discuss the type of work done by the ISC, and the magnitude of the invasive species problem in Canada including specific examples. Colin and Jenna also discuss the ISC's "Don't Let It Loose" campaign which aims to help educate pet owners on the dangers of releasing pets into the wild.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/121-invasive-species-centre/

Mat Van Geothem is an absolute legend, he's a guy who spends his life looking for reptiles in the wild all over the world. Today we get to hear some of the incredible adventures Mat has been been on and we can live vicariously through him. How can we do better and increase the level of care for our animals, this episode might just give you an idea of the answer.

Marley Peifer stopped by the podcast to discuss the practice of nature journaling. Nature journaling is a unique and profound way to interact with both the natural world and the captive animals you keep at home. In this episode, Marley explains how he discovered natural journaling, how he uses it and provides tips and advice for beginners looking to start journaling themselves.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/120-marley-peifer/

Tyler Rugge is a popular YouTube creator and one of the early so-called "PetTubers". In this episode, we discuss how Tyler found himself in the PetTube world, we discuss the pressures of having a large audience, dealing with internet negativity, and the dangers of getting into a cycle of buying new animals to fuel content. Tyler tells us about his large group of animals, the breeding projects he and his girlfriend Maddie are working on, how he found a Sulcuta tortoise wandering the suburbs of Michigan, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/119-tyler-rugge/

Mike Tytula of Alpha Reptile returns to the podcast to share incredible stories from his herping trip to Costa Rica with Adam Wickens from Wickens Wicked Reptiles, Dayyan Saylany of Reptiliatus, and videographer, Nadim. Mike tells us about their journey through the various rainforest ecosystems of Costa Rica on both the Caribbean and Pacific sides of the country as well as a short trip into the cloud forest. We discuss the stunning reptile and amphibian species they encountered, the challenges of herping through the rainforest, and how the experience has altered Mike's approach to herpetoculture.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/118-costa-rica-herping/

Dr. Connor Long is a veterinarian and long-time reptile keeper out if California. In this episode, we discuss how going through vet school changed the way Connor practices herpetoculture, including how to avoid one of the most common reasons for death in captive reptiles. Dr. Long also talks about an incredible arid bioactive setup he created for his leopard gecko. He tells us about the aspects of the build that worked as well as the aspects that failed. We wrap up the episode discussing his 25-year-old ball python and how an equipment failure led to a life-threatening illness as well as a new enclosure design intended to prevent that from occurring in the future.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/117-dr-connor-long/

Chris Leone founded Garden State Tortoise in 2011 with his wife Casey. Garden State Tortoise is a breeding facility, a rescue, and a permanent home for many different species of turtle and tortoise. In this episode, Chris discusses how GST started and the type of work they do today. He tells us about Otis, the incredible Eastern Box Turtle that recently went viral on YouTube as well as a mysterious blue box turtle he found in the wild. Chris also breaks down a blog post that he wrote that focuses on a poisonous attitude often seen in herpetoculture.

SHOW NOTES:https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/116-garden-state-tortoise/

Jeff and Maddox Stewart are a father and son duo who share a passion for herpetoculture. In this episode, we discuss the powerful bond that can be established between family members through herpetoculture. Jeff tells us how important it was for him to foster Maddox's interests and Maddox explains the pros and cons of sharing the hobby with his dad. of course, we also discuss how they got into reptile keeping in the first place and what species they currently keep.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/115-exotic-idiotics/

Scott and Tie Eipper are a husband and wife team who run the wildlife-based business, Nature 4 You out of Queensland, Australia. Scott and Tie are also authors having written husbandry guides for keeping amphibians and venomous snakes as well as several naturalist guides for the reptile and amphibian species of Australia. In the episode we discuss, protocols for keeping venomous snakes including free-handling, ethically keeping large monitor species, replicating lunar cycles, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/114-nature-4-you/

Ryan and Erica McVeigh are the founders of the newly launched reptile brand, VivTech. In this episode, Ryan discusses why they decided to start VivTech as well as some of the issues with large corporate reptile brands. Ryan also talks about the importance of supporting both USARK and conservation initiatives and explains how he has folded that into the brand's mission. Of course, we talk about the current VivTech products available including the UV LED bulbs, and the future tech Ryan plans on bringing to herpetoculture within the next few years.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/113-vivtech/

Michael Starkey is the Executive Director and Founder of Save The Snakes, an organization dedicated to snake conservation and mitigating Human-Snake conflict. In the episode, Michael explains why it was The W.H.O's decision to classify snakebite as a "neglected tropical disease" that motivated him to found the organization. We discuss the work Save The Snakes does, and how it impacts snake conservation. Michael also tells us about snakebite, including what to do if you're bitten and what to avoid. Michael also lays out the future plans for Save The Snakes.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/112-save-the-snakes/

Eddy Garabito is a blue tree monitor (Varanus macraei) keeper and soon-to-be breeder out of Brooklyn, New York. He is also a strong DIY hobbyist and an inventor who is using 3D printers to create some incredible, new reptile products designed to promote better husbandry. In this episode, we discuss Eddy's passion for blue tree monitors, general care for the species as well as why he wants to breed the species. Eddy also walks us through some large DIY enclosures he has built for his monitors and we wrap up the discussion by talking about the 3D products Eddy has created. Eddy has designed a clever deli cup holder and also a unique arboreal hide/ egg laying box.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/111-father-blou/

Emma Sampson is a popular Canadian Reptile YouTuber with over 100k subscribers and an animal educator. In this episode, Emma tells us about her cross-country move from Ottawa to Nova Scotia with over 50 reptiles in tow. We discuss what life is like as a reptile-related content creator and Emma also tells us about her new animal education and virtual zoo business venture. Emma fills us in on her cat gecko and Parson's chameleon breeding projects too!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/110-emma-sampson/

Matthew Shackleton is a Veterinary Physiotherapist and ex-zookeeper out of the UK who specializes in the rehabilitation of exotic animals. Matthew is highly interested in how the captive environment and management predispose animals to pathology. In the episode, Matthew explains what Vet PT is, and he breaks down his Masters Thesis which studied the gait of Komodo Dragons and how lameness presents in them. We also discussed how to improve the captive environment of our reptiles to promote healthy and natural movement.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/109-matthew-shackleton/

Quinn Chavez is a reptile keeper, YouTube creator, and artist out of Southern California. In this episode, we discuss "Herp Corner", a YouTube web series dedicated to highlighting unusual and unknown reptile and amphibian species. Quinn shares information about species of worm lizards, blind snakes, Mexican mole lizards, and more! We discuss some bizarre facts about Charles Darwin, how to participate in Citizen Science, and the ecological damage domesticated cats wreak on the environment.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/108-quinn-chavez/

Luke Cordall is the owner of LHC Pythons, a UK based snake breeding operation. In the episode, Luke gives us his interesting background in reptile keeping, as well as what species he currently keeps. We also discuss breeding ball pythons including how to improve racks, being mindful of how addicting morph breeding can be, and whether or not greed is taking over the hobby. We also cover the importance of keeping locality lines clean, the responsibility of keeping big snakes, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/107-lhc-pythons/

Adeline Robinson is a full-time wildlife conservation artist that specializes in rare and exotic reptiles and aquatics. In this episode, Adeline tells us about her experience vending at nearly 20 reptile expos in 12 months, how she developed a passion for nature and art as well as what initially drew her to reptiles. Adeline explains in detail the process she goes through to produce near photo-realistic pieces of art, how she creates and sells prints, and she talks about graphic & logo design. We end the conversation with advice for new artists who are looking to progress their careers.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/106-adeline-robinson/

Olly Wilson is a reptile keeper and zookeeper out of the UK. In this episode, we discuss a couple of the interesting species Olly keeps including a species of horned mountain dragon (Acanthosaura lepidogaster) and Dune gecko (Stenodactylus spp.). We also discuss an interesting way to re-engage with the animals you currently keep by running at-home studies. Olly also tells us about his fruit beetle colonies (Pachnoda marginata peregrina & Chlorocala africana oertzeni) and we discuss the prospect of turning feeder insects into proper display enclosures.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/105-olly-wilson/

Dr. Frances Baines is one of the most well-known reptile lighting experts herpetoculture has to offer. Dr. Baines is a vet out of the UK and has decades of experience studying the optimal light requirements for captive reptiles and has spent years testing and advising reptile brands as they develop new lighting technology. In this episode, Dr. Baines fills us in on how she got started studying reptile lighting, we discuss how to replicate the solar spectrum including what function each section of the spectrum has. We cover lighting for nocturnal species, simulating dusk and dawn, D3 synthesis, and the remarkable role of vitamin D beyond calcium metabolism.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/104-dr-baines/

Dr. Catherine Love DVM is a 2020 veterinary graduate out of Indiana. In this episode, Dr. Love explains how vets specialize in reptile medicine and how they stay up-to-date with new husbandry recommendations. We also discuss the myth that "vets don't know anything about caring for reptiles", Dr. Love speculates why that myth exists and why it is not true (in most cases). We also chat about common ailments seen in the clinic including, MBD, nidovirus, and cryptosporidium.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/103-dr-love/

Dan is the founder and host of AmphibiCast, the original amphibian-focused podcast. In this episode, Dan and I discuss the positive impact keeping reptiles and amphibians has on the keeper and how focusing on animal care can improve your life. We also discuss the concept of "disposable species", i.e. how popular species tend to fall out of favor. Dan talks about the complexities of Dart Frog localities, how to get into dart frogs the right way and he tells us why he decided to start AmphibiCast.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/102-amphibicast/

Harvey Tweats and Tom Whitehurst return to the podcast to update us on their brand new, outdoor herp breeding facility. Tom and Harvey explain the layout of their facility including information about their outdoor enclosures, greenhouses, and pond as well as the species they work with. We discuss conservation and the importance of re-introducing animals to the UK landscape including reptiles, amphibians, and large mammals. We wrap up the conversation by discussing the intricacies of practicing good bio-security in an outdoor facility. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/101-celtic-ra/

Dan Mulleary is the owner and founder of DM Exotics. Dan's company focuses on reptile imports from mainly Asian countries and he currently lives in Thailand with his wife, Apple. In this episode, Dan tells us some incredible stories ranging from what life is like in Thailand (including eating snakes, frogs, and tadpoles), a close call he had with a sketchy reptile exporter, issues he had during his maiden reptile import, and his thoughts on the direction herpetoculture is headed!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/100-dan-mulleary

Lucas Lee is the owner and operator of Centralian Exotics and one of the hosts on the Carpets and Coffee Podcast on the MPR Network. In this episode, we discuss Lucas' background with reptiles, his current role as a field biologist, and his healthy obsession with Australian python species including Woma, Blackhead, and Centralian Carpet pythons. Lucas also tells us about the Master's Degree study he is currently working on which investigates the difference between maternal and artificial incubation.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/99-lucas-lee/

Phillip Lietz owns Arids Only, a Uromastyx breeding facility in the US. Uromastyx are simultaneously one of the most beautiful and underrated genera in herpetoculture and in this episode, Phil explains why that is. Throughout the conversation we discuss, the different Uro species, why they are a challenge to breed, issues with the wild-caught market, how to have success as a reptile breeder, and much more! This episode is packed with valuable information! SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/98-phil-lietz/

Fraser Gilchrist is a long-time reptile keeper out of Scotland. Currently, he is focused on 3 species of python (Royal, Angolan, and Sumatran), Egyptian Tortoises, and Widemouthed Agamas. Fraser is the administrator of the studbooks for the Armadillo and Sungazer lizards and also the founder of the Save Our Sungazer (S.O.S) initiative. Fraser walks us through the aims of S.O.S, why Sungazers are endangered, why they are so challenging to breed in captivity as well as the results of a long-term climate data collection study. Fraser also explains how he assists the Scottish Government in creating reptile welfare and industry regulation.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/97-fraser-gilchrist/

If this episode doesn't inspire you to do something great in herpetoculture, nothing will! Nick Gordon is the Founder of the Abronia Alliance. In this episode, Nick explains how the Abronia Alliance works, he gives us an overview of the genus Abronia and we also discuss the Reptile Preservation Party. We also briefly touch on Nick's next project, the Cloud Forest Alliance. This project will allow keepers like yourself to be directly involved with the preservation and conservation of any species you are passionate about! Personally, I think the structure Nick has built for Abronia Alliance is a perfect template for other keepers to follow in order to make a positive change for not only herpetoculture but the natural world as well.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/96-abronia-alliance/

John Courteney-Smith MRSB, Head of Science and Innovation at Arcadia Reptile returns to the podcast! In this episode, John discusses the true definition of "bioactivity", common myths and mistakes that are made with bioactive setups, and whether or not bioactivity is necessary or important. The second half of the discussion revolves around UV LED lighting. John shares what the latest science says about UV-producing LED bulbs, whether or not they are safe to use and potential problems generated through their use.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/95-jcs/

Dayyan Saylany is the creator of the popular YouTube channel, Reptiliatus! In this episode, we discuss using the term "specialty" instead of "exotic", Dayyan walks us through his Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink and Shinisaurus breeding projects and we also talk about why he chose to move away from bioactive setups for his Satanic Leaf-Tailed geckos. We wrap up the conversation with Dayyan's YouTube journey and his future plans for the channel.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/94-reptiliatus/

Darcy Madsen operates the YouTube Channel, Crab Central Station along with her daughters. Crab Central Station is focused on promoting ethical keeping and captive breeding of land hermit crabs. Hermit crabs are easily one of the most abused animals in the specialty pet industry. In the episode, Darcy explains how they are mistreated, how to care for them properly and she also details their incredible experience attempting the impossible, producing captive-bred hermit crabs!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/93-crab-central-station/

Bill Strand of the Chameleon Academy is no stranger to herpetoculture. Bill has been keeping chameleons for decades and of course founded the Chameleon Academy, a multi-media chameleon education resource. It's hard to think of a person who has done more for a group of captive species than Bill Strand. Bill's podcast, YouTube channel, website, and care guides are a staple among chameleon keepers and he has been a catalyst in the movement towards natural keeping and breeding. In this episode, we discuss Bill's history keeping chameleons, his caging company, Dragon Strand, and of course the Chameleon Academy.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/92-bill-strand/

Matt Summerville and Kristy Jensen are the creators of the YouTube Channel, The Natural Herp Keeper. Both Matt and Kristy are experienced Zoo Keepers and bring their knowledge of creating natural habitats in a public zoo to their private collection. In the episode, we discuss how to create realistic mock rock walls, tips for achieving realistic arid substrate, the importance of using the natural world as a guide & much more!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/91-natural-herp-keeper/

In this episode, Bryce and Dillon discuss why we should offer a more natural and varied diet to the snakes in our care. This of course includes using geckos, lizards, frogs, and snakes as regular prey items. We also discuss Bryce's herping trip to St.Lucia, South Africa, and his hunt for the East African Gaboon Viper. Bryce also explains the visual difference between the East and West African Gaboon Viper. We also cover the importance of recording keeping, breeding venomous snakes, why keep reptiles, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/3-rs/

In the episode, Dan Liebel tells us the story of his 22-year-old, 16' 3" long albino Burmese python, Samantha, who suddenly died in 2019. Dan had suspicions that Samantha was likely slightly overweight so he decided to perform a necropsy. He detailed his findings in a Facebook post that immediately went viral. This episode focuses on the obesity epidemic currently seen in herpetoculture, especially within the big snake community. We discuss big snake-keeping culture and where there is space for improvement.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/90-dan-liebel/

Ralph Till is one of the premier breeders of the critically endangered Egyptian Tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni) in the USA. In this episode, we discuss why Ralph chose to work with this species, their husbandry and breeding protocols, why they are critically endangered in their native range, and how private breeders are saving the species from extinction. If you are wanting to take your herpetoculture to the next level, consider following Ralph's example and choose to work with an endangered species.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/89-ralph-till/

Chelsea Isdaner and her husband, Andrew operate Smoldering Serpents, a small-scale snake breeding project out of North Carolina. In the episode, we discuss their diverse group of snakes, DIY enclosures, and the process of advancing husbandry. Chelsea also talks about how she successfully breeds snakes in complex habitats and we analyze the myth that small snakes fail to thrive in large enclosures.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/88-chelsea-isdaner/

Chaz Thompson is the owner of the well-known UK-based Reptile Shop, Snakes 'N' Adders. Chaz also runs and regularly posts videos to the Snakes 'N' Adders YouTube channel which includes videos on ecology, snake anatomy, understanding Latin names, and much more. In the episode, Chaz breaks down the philosophy he uses to successfully run his store, the species he refuses to sell, we contemplate whether herpetoculture is progressing fast enough, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/87-chaz-thompson/

In today’s Round Table we are joined by Troy Goldberg, Mike Tytula, and Nick Mark to discuss vivarium plants. In the episode, we cover substrate and drainage, lighting, fertilizer, microfauna including how to eradicate annoying hitchhikers such as fungus gnats and millipedes, how to use fungus to promote plant growth, best plant species for both tropical and arid, how to properly plant epiphytes and climbing plants and MUCH MORE!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-5/

There is an opportunity for innovation and new leadership in the reptile hobby! Over the past few years, we have seen species diversity plummet, morph diversity boom, and industrialized care become a norm. Herpetoculture has reached a period of stagnation. Lack of innovation, creativity, and value is cannon fodder for AR groups. We must re-think reptile breeding to promote methods that are both respectful to the reptiles we keep and that make our value clear to non-reptile-keeping folk. In this episode, TC Houston and I discuss the concept of small-batch reptile breeding and how it will save herpetoculture from self-destruction.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/86-tc-houston/

Tanner Serpa of SerpaDesign is one of the most well know herpetoculture-related channels on YouTube. In this episode, we discuss the art of herpetoculture, how to create dramatic and visually appealing vivaria, how Tanner got started with vivarium building and YouTube, creating a stunning animal room, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/85-serpadesign/

Cohabiting reptiles is often a “blacklisted” practice in herpetoculture. Many Facebook groups prohibit discussion of cohabiting and will ban members who dare to bring it up! Is cohabiting as evil as it is made out to be? In today’s episode, Francis Cosquieri, Lori Torrini, Joseph Brabin, and Liam Sinclair discuss cohabiting. They cover rules for success, what to avoid, conspecific vs heterospecific, biotopes, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/RT-4/

Ryan Dumas is the Head Keeper of the Herpetology and Fish section at the Cincinnati Zoo and a long-time reptile keeper. In this episode, we discuss keeping reptile species that are meaningful to the keeper, life as a reptile zookeeper, and environmental enrichment. Ryan also breaks down an animal wellness rating system that allows keepers to perform an audit on their current setups to highlight which areas need improvement.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/84-ryan-dumas/

Dr. Chris Jenkins is the CEO and founder of the Orianne Society and the host of the Snake Talk podcast. In this episode, Dr. Jenkins tells us why he decided to pursue a career in wildlife conservation, and why he started the Orianne Society. Dr. Jenkins walks us through the many conservation projects the Orianne Society is involved with including re-wilding Eastern Indigo snakes and we also discuss his excellent podcast, Snake Talk.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/83-dr-chris-jenkins/

Are you ready for a new reptile? In this episode, Lori of Behavior Education, Mariah from Reptifiles, and Tyson from Habitats at Home discuss key considerations for keepers to contemplate prior to bringing home a new reptile. This episode is perfect for both new and experienced keepers. We discuss mistakes we've made in the past and provide advice on how to keep reptiles successfully.

DOWNLOAD PDF: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/RoundTable3-PDF

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-2/

Eric Burke is the most recognizable voice in the reptile podcasting niche. Eric has been the host of Morelia Python Radio for nearly a decade and has recorded 100’s of episodes. In this episode, we chat about his early days keeping reptiles, why he started MPR, and how his hobby has evolved over time. We also discuss how a herping trip to Australia in 2018 caused Eric’s perspective to shift away from breeding and towards natural history and behavior.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/82-eric-burke/

Nick Mark aka Mr. Vivarium joins us on today's episode to discuss plants! Nick recommends plant species for both tropical and arid vivs, he lays out common mistakes made, how to quarantine and treat plants for pests, substrate mixes, and more! Nick also discusses a Central American Biotope that he has in the works as well as a new reptile-related business he is launching.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/81-nick-mark/

In the bonus episode, I chat with Roy Camacho who is both a new ball python keeper and a listener of the podcast. Roy tells us how he got into keeping ball pythons, and how YouTube has influenced his care.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/bonus-roy-camacho/

Ashley Dezan is the founder and owner of Northern Lights Reptile Imports. In this episode, Ashley tells us the story of how she started her business and gives us the “day-in-the-life” of a reptile importer. She also explains what CITES is, how it impacts herpetoculture, and what she has to do to ensure she complies with the regulations. We also discuss the ethics of importing WC reptiles.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/80-ashley-dezan/

I have finally finished creating my Patreon Page. In this short bonus episode of the podcast, I briefly lay out who the Patreon page will work and what that means for the future of the podcast!

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

Dr. Tariq Abou-Zahr MRCVS is an exotic vet and long-time reptile keeper out of the UK. In this episode, we discuss when our reptiles should be taken to the clinic, how often they should have health check-ups and common health issues seen in herpetoculture. We also chat about Tariq's collection, breeding projects, as well as his opinion on minimum snake enclosure size and morphs.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/79-dr-tariq-abou-zahr/

Tyson is the creator of the popular Instagram account @Doc.Merten and the owner of the custom reptile enclosure business, Habitats at Home. In this episode, we discuss Tyson's history with reptiles and enclosure construction, how to use natural history as a framework for enclosure design, and current issues with the way herpetoculture approaches bioactivity.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/78-habitats-at-home/

Chain pet stores typically have a bad reputation within the reptile hobby. In this episode, I chat with an employee of a chain pet store to discuss what working there is like from the perspective of a hobbyist. We discuss the many mistakes chain pet stores make that lead to misinformation and my guest provides solutions that retailers could implement to improve.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/77-chain-pet-stores/

Is rack keeping ethical? On today's bonus episode of the podcast, Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research and long time keeper/breeder Michelle Verheyden debate this question. Does rack keeping sacrifice reptile welfare? Is rack keeping ever okay? Is rack keeping gold standard husbandry for some species? Is it a necessary evil in order to produce reptiles at a competitive price? Listen now to hear how each of those questions (and more) are addressed by today's guests!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rack-debate/

Cooper Van Der Wal is a biologist, zookeeper, and the creator behind the popular YouTube Channel, Coop's Reptiles. In this episode, we discuss his role at the Australian Reptile Park and University lizard lab. Cooper also discusses the strict rules that regulate the Australian reptile hobby and whether or not they are effective. Plus we chat about his private collection, breeding projects, and YouTube Channel.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/76-coops-reptiles/

Tom Crutchfield is undoubtedly one of the most well-known names in American Herpetoculture. As one of my previous guests put it, "what Tom hasn't done in the hobby, isn't worth doing". The most fascinating thing about Tom is despite his vast amount of experience in the hobby, he still continues to remain open-minded and allow the reptiles to teach him new things daily. In the episode, we discuss how/why reptiles should be kept humanely.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/75-tom-crutchfield/

Cory Aymar of Toothless Reptiles is back! In this episode, Cory fills us in on the massive monitor breeding facility he built in his front yard. He discusses the challenges and successes he has had with the building and of course, we chat about his success breeding various (Lace), salvator (Water), and the elusive salvadorii (Crocodile).

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/74-cory-aymar/

In this short bonus episode, I discuss the hedonic treadmill, how it negatively impacts keepers, and how we can overcome it.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/bonus-hedonic-treadmill/

Zac Loughman, Ph.D. is a professor of biology at West Liberty University. In this episode, Zac breaks down his most recent paper: "Utilization of Natural History Information in Evidence based Herpetoculture". We discuss how reptile natural history can be used to develop husbandry practices, where folklore husbandry came from as well as how to bridge the gap between academics and hobbyists.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/73-zac-loughman/

In this Round Table discussion, we cover the topic of accessing natural reptile behavior in captivity. Of course, seeing our captive reptiles display natural behavior is the foundation of good husbandry, but the question is which behaviors do we want to see? Surely we do not want every possible natural behavior to be present in a captive setting. Wild-type behaviors do not always equal to higher welfare. Guests: JTB Reptiles, Reptile Mountain, Reptifiles, Lori Torrini.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-2/

In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Nick Bella a private anaconda keeper, as well as Troy Bumgardner a Zookeeper out of the Denver Zoo. The main focus of our discussion is two-fold: 1) appropriate enclosure size for large constrictors and 2) appropriate feeding, including fasting and food cycling for large constrictors.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/72-anaconda/

Sam Perrett of Herp HQ returns to the podcast to discuss the development of an advanced lighting system that he has been working on for the past several months. This system allows for a completely automated light cycle including sunrise/sunset, day length, solar noon, light intensity and temperature, and more! It is an incredible device, Sam walks us through how it works and how he developed it!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/71-sam-perrett/

Anthony Pierlioni is the Senior Director and Vice President of the TurtleRoom, as well as the host of The Pondcast and Turtley Devoted. In this episode, we discuss turtle conservation including the work done at the TurtleRoom, we cover the importance of communicating effectively with each other through online discourse, and finally, Anthony provides some advice for maintaining a healthy relationship while simultaneously being very involved with animals.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/70-anthony-pierlioni/

Francis Cosquieri is a reptile keeper out of the UK and is a literal reptile encyclopedia! He maintains a collection of 170+ reptiles and does so with some very impressive self-imposed rules. Most notably, every snake must be kept in an enclosure at least as long as their body, and all animals must have access to UVB. If you believe the only way to keep a large collection is by racking & stacking, then this is a must-listen!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/69-francis-cosquieri/

On today's Roast Session we discuss our progression as reptile keepers and YouTube creators, we cover if keeping venomous snakes in racks is ethical, and we also discuss the concept of setting goals for yourself in the hobby! How much should a snake cost? We also discuss the implications that inexpensive snakes have on animal (and human) welfare.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/2-rs/

Are you aware of the Ball Python epidemic that currently plagues the hobby? Today’s guest, Elijah Snyder breaks down everything we need to know about the ball python nidovirus. Nidovirus is a highly contagious family of viruses that affects many of the common snake species kept in the hobby, especially pythons. Elijah discusses methods of managing the virus, testing, quarantining procedures, and more.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/68-nidovirus/

Is Bio-active husbandry the gold standard of reptile care? Are there cons to going bio-active? What responsibility do Pet & Reptile content creators on YouTube have to ensure they are providing good information? Welcome to the first episode of the new series: Round Table Discussions! On Today’s episode, we are joined by Liam Sinclair of Reptiles and Research, Joseph Brabin of JTB Reptiles, and Harvey Tweats of Celtic Reptile and Amphibian.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-1/

In this episode, my great uncle (Ken Broom) tells us the stories of growing up and catching snakes in Africa, these will be some of the most insane stories you’ll EVER hear. From catching snakes in mid-air while they flee from fruit trees to catching some of the fastest striking snakes mid-strike. Uncle Ken has lived an adventurous life throughout Africa and has had some hair raising stories to go with it. Including that of a black mamba looking him dead in the eye and not knowing what to do.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/9-ken-broom/

As Mike Tytula drove his way across Canada to move to his new home in Ontario he made a quick stop in Winnipeg to record an impromptu episode of the podcast! In this episode, we discuss Mike's history with YouTube, how he got started in the hobby, his herping experience in Costa Rica, the best plants to use for your vivariums, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/67-mike-tytula/

Ash Norman is a reptile store owner and college instructor out of the UK. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of operating a reptile store, especially when it comes to educating the customers. We also discuss the college classes Ash teaches which include, Exotics & the pet trade, Exotic Husbandry, Exotic Welfare, and more! Finally, we wrap up the chat by asking the question: are reptile expos ethical?

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/66-ash-norman/

Have you ever heard of chemosensory enrichment? If not you should definitely listen to this episode with Joe Hymes. Joe is the venomous keeper at Phoenix Herpetological Society and has over one million followers on TikTok, he uses his large following to infect the masses with an appreciation for reptiles of all shapes and sizes, even those toxic beauties!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/8-joe-hymes/

Johnothan Wallace, aka The Bearded Herper joined me on the show today to finish off a discussion we start in the comment section of one of my YouTube videos. In this episode, we discuss the ethics of morph and hybrid production, the pros and cons of each as well as maintaining a high standard of care while breeding reptiles.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/65-the-bearded-herper/

Johan Marais. An incredible businessman and one of the world's most recognized herpetologists. In this episode, Johan tells us stories about herping in wild Africa, including all the hair raising encounters with large African wildlife, and how he spent weeks on end in the middle of nowhere away from civilization, sacrificing food just so he could carry camera gear. Who knew one would sacrifice food just to photograph new species in some of the wildest places on the planet.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/7-johan-marais/

Dillon and Bryce chat about Bryce’s move to a new home including how he moved all his venomous snakes. They also speculate what the next big thing in the reptile hobby will be, discuss how to achieve proper ventilation, misinformation on the internet, halogen lighting, overfeeding snakes, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/1-rs/

Steve Rempel is the owner of Prairie Exotics, a reptile rescue and education business out of Manitoba, Canada. In this episode, Steve discusses his transition from reptile breeder to reptile rescue/educator as well as provides some tips for anyone interested in hosting a reptile expo. We also discuss the local herpetofauna found in frozen Manitoba, including Narcisse Snake Dens which is the largest gathering of snakes on the planet.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/64-steve-rempel/

In this episode, Ross Rowan discusses quarantining your animals including how to properly quarantine as well as the negative consequences of not following proper quarantine practices.

Roman Muryn, C Eng. is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to reptile heating and lighting. Roman is an engineer and spent a career designing and developing flight control systems for helicopters including the Apache. His background in data collection and system control has allowed him to analyze the way we provide heat to our reptiles. In this episode, we discuss the difference between IR-A & IR-C, how to set up a thermostat probe, which source of visible light to use, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/63-roman-muryn/

Olly Wilson is a ZooKeeper and reptile keeper out of the UK. In this episode, we discuss the dissertation Olly wrote for his degree which focused on habitat preference of amphibians in Madagascar. We also discuss the day-to-day roles of being a zookeeper and the tactics Olly used to convince the zoo-owners to upgrade a tortoise enclosure from a small unenriched cage to a full-paddock style enclosure that includes many layers of enrichment. This episode is key for those of you looking to pursue a career in zookeeping.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/62-olly-wilson/

In this episode, Arno Naude tells us how he got into treating snakebite throughout Africa. To date, he has personally dealt with close to 600 snake bites, with all that experience he explains how he has NEVER seen two bites that were the same. Arno shares some of the most common reasons venomous keepers get bitten and how to avoid that, he said "don't be in a hurry to die" and will elaborate more on what that means in this episode. As keepers, we don't always realize how the snakes we keep actually affect people in rural areas where these animals come from. The effects of one bite can be so detrimental to an entire family for life and that's where the hate for snakes could stem from and if we want to change that we must realize the real reason for the fear!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/5-arno-naude/

Lori Torrini, the founder of Behavior Education LLC, has 30 years of experience and education in animal training and behavior and in the last 3 years, she has shifted her focus to mainly working with snakes. Many of the snakes within Lori's collection are capable of behaviors that most keepers would think are not possible. In this episode, we discuss target training, the importance of training, positive reinforcement, understanding body language, and much more!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/61-lori-torrini/

In this episode, Wilnes explains how he is able to keep some of the most “difficult” species (dwarf bitis) and a lot of his success with them has to do with replicating nature in captivity. Airflow, heat, localities are all things you need to consider when you want to keep an animal properly. Not every animal in the same species must be cared for in the same way, localities of the same species should be cared for differently according to where they come from. Wilnes also explains the best way to start working with venomous animals and the importance of always obtaining more knowledge!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/4-wilnes-goosen/

Harvey Tweats and Tom Whitehurst are the co-founders of Celtic Reptile and Amphibian, UK based company dedicated to the conservation and education of European herptiles. Together they manage a lot containing several outdoor enclosures that are home to many native species including, Tree Frogs, Agile Frogs, Western Green lizards, Sand Lizards, Eyed Lizards, and more. We discuss keeping replies outdoors year-round, re-wilding, and the importance of amphibians to our planet.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/60-celtic-reptile/

In this episode, Eckhard Vd Westhuizen gives some amazing info on how to feed tricky snakes, particularly arboreal vipers and the importance of feeding a proper diet and replicating the wild. Something Eckhard said that I will not forget is that people with influence must use that influence to share better care. How true is that? Something that came up was the importance of UVB in the hobby and how we believe UVB is beneficial to large-bodied vipers like Gaboons, listen to find out why.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/3-eckhard/

Pete Hawkins is a long time reptile keeper and a prolific herpetoculture author with articles appearing in Practical Reptile Keeping, Canadian Reptile Hobbyist Magazine, Reptile Apartment, and more! Pete is also the creator of the popular reptile"Network" groups on Facebook. In this episode, we broke down a few of Pete's articles, discussed his bio-active setup for his Brazilian Rainbow Boa, using a wide variety of feeder insects and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/59-pete-hawkins/

Marcel is a reptile keeper who strives to better the way he cares for his animals in every way. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to keep venomous reptiles and why it's important to always expand our knowledge and care for the animals we work with. Marcel also explains how to start working with venomous if you've had no experience, as well as the importance for advanced reptile keepers to take people in and mentor them, teaching them the right ways to work with these animals in a safe way.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/2-marcel-du-toit/

John Courteney-Smith MRSB, the Head of Science and Innovation at Arcadia Reptile returns to the podcast! John is the author of a series of incredibly popular reptile and amphibian guides including Bio Activity and the Theory of Wild Re-Creation® and his latest, Fire, the Sun & Its Replication in Reptile Keeping. In the episode, John expands on his concept of the 3 parameters of overall nutrition, including lighting/heat, moisture cycles, and physical and mental enrichment.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/58-jcs/

In this episode, Israel Spruch from Crocohilics Conservation Center explains exactly how he successfully breeds one of the rarest crocodilian species. Year after year Iszy has been able to breed the west African Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) and he gladly shares the exact “recipe” for how to breed them.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/1-israel-spruch/

In this episode, Dillon announces his plan to change Animals at Home from a show to a Network and in doing so welcomes Bryce Broom to the team. Bryce is the host of the Animals Everywhere podcast which is officially the second show to exist under the Animals at Home Network. In this episode, he tells his incredibly inspirational story, how the responsibility of his reptile collection kept him in a positive mindset during a dark time, and he also lays out the future plans for his show.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/57-bryce-broom/

Paul Rosolie is the Author of Mother of God as well as his latest book, The Girl and the Tiger. In this episode, we discuss the importance of interacting with nature, Paul's insane solo expeditions deep into the Amazon Rainforest, and the incredibly important role the Amazon Rainforest ecosystem plays on the planet. Paul also lets us in on his experience working on the Discovery Channel show, Eaten Alive.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/56-paul-rosolie/

The Girl and the Tiger

Mother of God: An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon

Joseph Brabin in the creator of the JTB Reptiles. In this episode, Joseph talks about the electromagnetic spectrum and how to apply that knowledge to the way we heat/light our reptiles. We also discuss the inherent issues with the Pet Tube community and whether or not the husbandry advice they give is accurate and valuable. Joseph also walks us through the brumation process he uses to temperature cycle his reptiles in the cooler months.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/55-jtb-reptiles/

Stefan Wennekes is the creator of the Terrarium Channel on YouTube. He has a very diverse collection of reptiles including a variety of turtle species, Chinese crocodile lizards, Borneo Earless monitors, Green Mambas, and more! Stefan has one of the nicest large collections out there. Despite having a large number of animals, Stefan still maintains very high care standards. In the episode we chat about his care philosophy (including how he maintains his cold reptile room), studbooks, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/54-terrarium-channel/

If you are a reptile business owner in any capacity, then this episode is a MUST LISTEN! Josh Willard is the founder and owner of the well-known company Josh's Frogs. Josh's Frogs is one of the largest producers of captive-bred dart frogs in North America. In this episode, Josh tells the story of why and how he started Josh's Frogs as well as the philosophy he used to grow it from a small start-up in his garage to the thriving business it is today.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/53-joshs-frogs/

Dillon Damuth is the founder of Gecko Labs and a founding partner of the organization Urban Ark Conservation. In this episode, we discuss Dillon’s very diverse and rare collection of animals. We talk about the importance of quality of care over quantity of production breeding and we also discuss conservation in the reptile trade. Specifically, Dillon gives the listeners a few great tips for how the everyday keeper can participate in conservation.

SHOW NOTES: animalsathomenetwork.com/52-gecko-labs/

Dr. Sergio Balaguera-Reina is a conservation biologist who re-discovered the Apaporis Caiman after a 60+ year gap in the scientific literature. The Spectacled Caiman subspecies was first described in 1955 by Fred Medem. However, political unrest in Colombia made any further research impossible until 2018. In this episode, Sergio tells us about the expedition and current research surrounding the Apaporis Caiman and we also discuss the episode of Animal Planet's Extinct or Alive series that claimed they were first to re-discover the species.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/51-apaporis-caiman/

Liam Sinclair is a reptile keeper out of the UK. He is currently completing a bachelor's degree in Animal Management with the goal of working in a zoo setting focusing on conservation. In this episode, we discussed how to properly do reptile husbandry research, we analyzed captive animal welfare and discussed UVB, IR, morphs, and varying snake diets!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/50-liam-sinclair/

Rebecca is the familiar voice behind the popular YouTube Channel, Leopard Gecko! In this episode, Rebecca tells us why she started her YouTube Channel, and how it has evolved over time. We also discuss leopard gecko care including common mistakes, proper substrates, UVB lighting, and IR-A/IR-B heat sources. Rebecca tells us what equipment she is currently using to keep her geckos healthy and thriving and also talks about her latest Bio-Active leopard gecko build using a Custom Reptile Habitat enclosure.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/49-leopard-gecko/

Adam Wickens is a fellow Canadian content creator with a YouTube Channel that is starting to take off! Wickens Wicked Reptiles is only about 15 months old and has already reached nearly 17k subs! In this episode, we discuss Adam's popular and sometimes controversial "top 5 list" videos, keeping reptiles outdoors in Canada and also the ideal size of a reptile collection.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/48-wickens-wicked-reptiles/

Emma Lock is the creator behind the popular YouTube Channel, Emzotic! In this episode, we discuss the animal encounters in Em's childhood, her work as an animal educator in the UK as well as how and why she started her YouTube channel. Of course, we also discuss her new book, Animal Kind and chat about the important role animals can play in a person's life.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/47-emzotic/

Angela is the manager of the reptile section in The Road Show, a store located in Michigan. In this episode, we discuss the procedures Angela and her team use to responsibly operate the store. This includes selling animals to customers who have demonstrated knowledge of the species they want to purchase, providing care sheets and on-going care support, species-specific kits and the promotion of enriching and bio-active setups!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/46-angela/

Troy Goldberg is a long time dart frog keeper and breeder with a YouTube Channel of nearly 10k subs. In this episode, we discuss the quality of care found in the dart frog community, Troy's garage which has been converted into a jaw-dropping frog room as well as the many DIY projects Troy has featured on his YouTube page. The dart frog community treated natural enrichment within captive habitats as a must for over a decade... it's time the reptile hobby catches up!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/45-troy-goldberg/

Jude Farthing is a budding reptile enthusiast who has a hard line position on one of the more controversial topics in the reptile industry: live feeding. Jude came from the rat keeping hobby before a family allergy pushed him into the hypo-allergenic world of reptiles. This episode explores the ethical treatment of rodents in the reptile industry and grapples with the challenge of being fair to captive predators and prey.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/44-jude/

Jordan Jones is one of the 15+ whistleblowers in the Wildlife in Need scandal. Wildlife in Need was opened by Tim Stark in 1999 and initially intended to function as rehab and release for native animal species. Early on the non-profit took a dark turn toward exotic animal exploitation. Jordan, who was once a volunteer at the establishment tells horrific stories of captive conditions the animals are kept in and the current legal battle brewing in order to have it shut down.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/43-wildlife-in-need/

Dr. Andy Anderson DVM is an exotic vet in the United States. In this episode, we discuss many important topics including Vitamin D hypervitaminosis (also known as Vitamin D toxicity), obesity in reptiles, tips for finding a good exotic vet, and the importance of UVB. Dr. Anderson also answers a few rapid-fire questions including, morph related genetic disorders, common reptile illnesses, and of course enrichment!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/42-dr-anderson-dvm/

Dru Reeves is the primary admin on the Facebook group, Chameleon Central. Chameleon Central boasts an impressive 23k+ members making it the largest chameleon group on FB. However, its most impressive feat is the group's helpful and effective demeanor. In the episode, Dru shares his road map for running a successful FB group including admin strategies, group rules and more! Dru and Dillon also discuss chameleon care and Dru's rescue, "Reeves Reptile Rescue."

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/41-dru-reeves/

Emily Medeiros is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to the animal world. Over the past 6 years, Emily has worked at Reptilia (Canada's largest indoor Reptile Zoo), bred and cared for 300+ reptiles, she works at a holistic pet food store and is an expert on dog and cat nutrition and she also owns and operates a reptile education business in a remote city in northern Alberta. On top of that, Emily has also been educated in Animal Behavior and Wildlife and Forestry Conservation.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/40-reptile-rodeo/

Peter and Carrie of Reptelligence are today's guests. In this episode, we discuss the basics of animal training including classical and operant conditioning, learning history, and how behavior is shaped using positive reinforcement. We also discuss how these methods can be applied to reptiles. The Reptelligence team leaves us with examples of success stories they have had working with their own animals and provides the listeners with a few strategies to start implementing enrichment and training into your care routine.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/39-reptelligence/

In this Bonus Episode of the podcast, I read the article I wrote for ReptiFiles.com. This article uses the 5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare as a guideline to performs an audit on the current state of the reptile industry.

ARTICLE: https://www.reptifiles.com/5-freedoms-provisions-animal-welfare/

Check Out Custom Reptile Habitats! HERE: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh

Jason Norman of The Reptile Project is the guest on today's episode. Jason and Dillon cover a ton of ground during their discussion including caiman lizard care, how to apply for and the benefits of acquiring 501-(c)(3) non-profit status for reptile education businesses and Jason also explains the latest project he is a part of—building a reptile zoo from scratch. The episode ends with an in-depth discussion on falconry!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/38-the-reptile-project/

The Komodo Dragon is one of the most iconic species of reptile on the planet. Kate Gore is a Herp Keeper at the Chattanooga Zoo and in this episode, she discusses the zoo's current Komodo Dragon breeding project. In August the zoo hatched three healthy male Dragons, however, these are likely not the result of successful copulation between the two adult dragons. In this episode, Kate explains virgin birth, their latest pairing and her day-to-day role as a herp keeper at a zoo.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/37-breeding-komodo-dragons/

Richard is the creator of the YouTube Channel Northern Exotics. In this episode, we discussed a personal hardship Richard overcame and the role his animals played during that time. We also discussed the process of focusing on individual animal care, including some great questions raised by Richard that if answered, will progress the reptile industry forward.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/36-northern-exotics/

Tom Moran of Tom’s Big Spiders is today’s guest! Tom’s Big Spiders is a blog, YouTube Channel and Podcast. Tom is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to the tarantula hobby. In this episode, Tom tells us the story of how he initially started in the hobby as an arachnophobe with a single spider and how that snowballed into a 100+ spider collection. We also discuss the reasons behind starting his online presence, as well as basic tarantula care, including beginner vs. advanced species, old-world vs. new-world and much more!

SHOW NOTES: www.animalsathomenetwork.com/35-toms-big-spiders/

Dr. Kelsey Chapman brings us stories from her vet clinic in Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Chapman provides advice for those considering a career in the field of veterinary medicine. We also discuss surgical operations on reptiles, her best/worst days in the clinic and common health issues found in the reptile industry.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/34-dr-kelsey-chapman/

Roy Arthur Blodgett was one of the first individuals in the USA to hatch a captive clutch of Amazon Puffing Snake eggs (Spilotes sulphureus).In this episode, Roy tells the story of how he acquired his first pair of puffing snakes as a young teenager. We discuss his early days in the hobby, as well as the decade long break he took from it. Roy has re-entered the hobby with a very conscientious mindset which allowed us to discuss the purpose many of us derive from working with such amazing creatures.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/33-roy-arthur-blodgett/

Is a career in an animal-focused field still on the table without a university degree? Mallory Lindsay is a conservationist, an educator, and a content producer. In the episode, Mallory tells us how she began on her path to becoming a conservationist and educator. She provides great advice for those of us who want to pursue an animal-related career but don't have university credentials to back it up.

Mallory shares many stories from her various adventures in visiting the Narcisse Snake Dens, the Caretta Research project and the temperate rainforests of the west coast. We also discuss her Fear2Fasination and Backyard Adventure online campaigns.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/32-ms-mallory-adventures/

Josh Jones is PIJAC's deputy director, government affairs and staff liaison to the Herp Committee. The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) is an organization that helps keep the pet industry healthy and functioning. Specifically, PIJAC focuses on animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, environmental stewardship and the protection of our right to own pets.

In the episode, Josh and I discuss government legislation that impacts the reptile industry and how to communicate with lawmakers in order to help create fair bylaws. We also discuss Habitattitude, which is an initiative promoted by PIJAC to help educate new pet owners prior to point of sale.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/31-pijac/

Josh Halter is the owner and founder of The BioDude, a company that focuses on bio-activity in the reptile and amphibian hobby. In this episode, we cover the full range of bio-active questions starting with setting up your first bio-active vivarium to more advanced topics such as bio-active for snakes and arid climates.

Josh also shares the story of his journey from closing his frog breeding company, Genesis to starting The BioDude. This interview reveals Josh's intense passion for the reptile hobby as well as a deep determination to realize his dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/30-the-biodude/

Check Out Custom Reptile Habitats! HERE: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh

In this episode, Sam Perrett goes into great detail about lighting and heating. These two related topics are often misunderstood and misused in the reptile hobby. Replicating the sun is an extraordinarily difficult task. However, almost every living thing on the planet uses the sun as an energy source, therefore, it is our duty to continue to advance the hobby towards better use of light and heat.

Sam explains how to properly set up your lighting to achieve full-spectrum light, how to control temperatures, and how to time your lighting to achieve a more natural sunrise/sunset effect in your reptiles enclosure.

Sam is one of the organizers behind the 2019 Advancing Herptelogical Husbandry Conference held in Rodeo, New Mexico on September 27-28th. He is also the creator of the Facebook group, Herp HQ as well as the free online magazine, Herp Bytes.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/29-sam-perrett/

Ryan McVeigh is the brand manager of Zilla, the popular reptile supply company. However, that is only one of the many hats Ryan wears within the reptile hobby. This episode is a must-listen if you are part of a herpetological society or are planning on founding one. Ryan explains what makes the herp society he founded (Madison Area Herp Society) one of the most successful herp societies in the country. He includes information on how to grow herp societies, how to communicate with lawmakers and much more!

Ryan is very much a big-picture kind of guy and it shows. He is not only a great visionary, but he also executes his plans. After listening to this episode you will learn that Ryan is an invaluable asset to our hobby.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/28-ryan-mcveigh/

In this bonus episode of The Animals at Home Podcast I chat with an individual who left a critical and rude comment on one of my videos. I reached out to her to see if we could work out our differences through verbal conversation rather than a keyboard war in the YouTube comments.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/bonus-rude-commenter/

Can snakes be trained? It is commonly believed that reptiles are not capable of complex learning or behavior. Peter Amelia is the Director of Training and Media at Reptelligence, an organization that promotes low-stress handling, husbandry, veterinary care, and housing for reptiles living in human care, with a focus on the use of behavioral and environmental enrichment and training through positive reinforcement.

In the episode, Peter explains the techniques used to target train snakes as well as methods for safely using puzzle feeders to enrich your reptiles meal time! This episode will re-define your idea of the mental capacity of reptiles.

Foundations of Snake Training by Reptelligence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foundationsinsnaketraining/

Understanding Snake Body Langauge: https://reptileintelligence.blogspot.com/2018/03/understanding-snake-body-language.html

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/27-reptelligence/

The reptile industry should be in a consent state of evolution. This week Forrest Fanning and I discuss the current state of the reptile hobby including methods each individual hobbyist can use to level up the reptile industry. Reptek, Forrest's reptile company, features a wide variety of species including tree monitors, crocodile monitors, green tree pythons and abronia lizards. He also runs a rodent business, Cold Blooded Cafe.

Forrest has derived an undeniable passion and purpose through his work with reptiles. Over the years he has acquired an incredible scientific knowledge base and has become a successful entrepreneur. Forrest is an example of how powerful the privilege of working with reptiles can be and why it is important that we keep the industry healthy and functioning.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/26-forrest-fanning/

Misinformation and folklore on the internet is a major issue within the reptile hobby. What information should you believe? Who should you trust? Mariah Healey is solving this problem with, ReptiFiles. ReptiFiles is a blog designed to promote proper reptile husbandry. Mariah has gone to extraordinary lengths in order to write and publish extremely thoroughly and informative care guides for reptiles commonly kept in the hobby.

Her care guides are several pages long and include information sourced from experienced experts, academics and veterinary journals. ReptiFiles is growing into a well-respected authority website, something that the reptile hobby is in desperate need of.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/25-reptifiles/

John Courteney-Smith MRSB is the Head of Science and Innovation at Arcadia Reptile. He is also the author of 4 very popular reptile care books including a guide to MBD, Reptile and Amphibian Nutrition, Bio-Activity and the Theory of Wild Re-Creation and his latest book, Fire: The Sun, Its Use and Replication in Reptile Keeping.

Both this conversation and John’s books have been a massive influence on my reptile-keeping philosophy and I found myself ultra-motivated to improve the quality of my care after speaking with John. I guarantee you will feel the same way after listening to the episode.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/24-jcs/

Jenna Cole is a Biologist working in Invasive Species Management in the Florida Everglades. There is a multitude of invasive reptile species in the Everglades and almost all can be attributed to the pet trade. Jenna discusses her research which focuses on the Argentine Black and White Tegu, an animal with a thriving invasive population in Florida.

Jenna tells us about her dietary research, as well as her work on the tegu trap line. She answers the tough questions about the fate of her captured specimens and also offers up some solutions for how we might regulate the pet trade to reduce the risk of introducing invasive species to local ecosystems.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/23-jenna-cole/

In this episode, I discuss the method I used to introduce my young (and small) Jungle Carpet Python to his new and very large enclosure. I chat about the common myth we hear in the hobby: "small snakes fail to thrive in large enclosures due to stress." I discuss where I believe this myth stems from and how we can push the hobby away from myth-based care towards fact-based care.

Of course, you can't discuss this myth without chatting about the ball python breeding craze, and tub/rack systems. Here are a few of the academic sources I used to formulate my opinions:

Captive Care and Husbandry of Ball Pythons (Python regius). Jennifer M. Rizzo, DVM

Sutherland C. 2009. Ball Pythons: A Complete Guide to Python regius. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, NJ.

Murphy JB, Schlager N, Hutchins M (eds). 2003. Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia. 2nd ed., Vol. 7: Reptiles, Gale Group, Farmington Hills, MI:419–428

I also stumbled across a .PDF posted on Reptifiles.com. Unfortunately, I found this after recording the episode which is too bad because it is a fantastic resource! Take a look: https://www.reptifiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Busting-Royal-Python-Myths-by-Francis-Cosquieri.pdf

Reptile Brain Academic Sources:

Naumann RK, Ondracek JM, Reiter S, et al. The reptilian brain. Curr Biol. 2015;25(8):R317–R321. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2015.02.049. CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4406946/

Bruce L.L. (2009) Evolution of the Brain in Reptiles. In: Binder M.D., Hirokawa N., Windhorst U. (eds) Encyclopedia of Neuroscience. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/bonus-tiny-snake-huge-cage/

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live in Africa? This episode we spoke with Bryce Broom of Righteous Reptiles. Bryce is a young, enthusiastic YouTuber with a passion for sharing footage of the native wildlife in his home country, South Africa. If you have ever wanted to travel to Africa… this episode will only add to your desire to visit this incredible continent.

In the episode, we discuss Bryce’s reptile collection, his venomous snake handling experience, crocodile farms, the Big 5 and much more! Check out the RIghteous Reptile channel trailer below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg_TbaWYVpk

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/22-righteous-reptiles/

Today I chatted with Sarah Dunsmore, the co-owner of CDE Cages. CDE Cages is a small, family-owned cage manufacturing company out of Omaha, Nebraska. CDE Cages has been manufacturing animal cages since 1984 and they specialize in high-quality, hand made caging systems.

CDE Cages offer open-air, lightweight, waterproof designs that are easily assembled. The cages can be completely customized for your animal's needs, they can really do almost anything! CDE Cages are commonly used for mammals, birds, and reptiles. If you are looking for a high-quality, USA made forever home for your animal, contact Sarah at CDE Cages!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/21-cde-cages/

Crosstown Exotics is a reptile and bug show that travels throughout Chicagoland providing hands-on education entertainment and the owner, Colin Langenderfer joins me on this episode. Throughout the episode, we discuss Colin's extensive reptile collection, which includes an alligator, anacondas and a Caiman lizard, we chat about Crosstown Exotics business model including the pros and cons of operating an animal presentation business.

Crosstown Exotics has also been involved in a multitude of film and production projects by providing companies with the animals they require. Crosstown Exotics have had animals featured in many TV shows, commercials, and movies. Colin tells us about his experiences working with animals on tv and movie sets.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/20-crosstown-exotics/

Our guest for this episode is Jordan Jones aka @JJsReptileWorld on Instagram. Jordan is a Reptile Educator, Herpetologist & Rehabilitator and she is also the creator of ReptoRub, an all-natural de-shedding agent. In the episode, Jordan tells me about her experience working in vet/ rehabilitation centers, we place specific focus on some of the major problem areas of our hobby as well as chat about some potential solutions.

Jordan also tells me the story of how and why she developed ReptoRub! In the future, Jordan plans on creating a rehabilitation center for Indigenous & Exotic Wildlife in southern Indiana.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/19-jordan-jones/

Kaeli Swift, Ph.D. joins us today to discuss her research on a genus of bird you are certainly familiar with. The genus is Corvus and birds within this genus include, crows, ravens, rooks, and jackdaws. In the episode Dr. Swift tells us about her fascinating research on crow behavior, including how crows respond to dead crows, she explains the concept of “crow funerals”, as well as some of the more complex behavioral traits possessed by crows and ravens including, facial recognition, problem-solving, and tool creation.

As you know, crows and ravens permeate human mythology and origin stories. There is something about the relationship these birds have with humans that is ancient and deeply seeded in our psyche. This conversation with Dr. Swift illustrates why crows and ravens hold such a prominent spot in both our ancient past and our daily lives as well.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/18-corvid-research/

Head to the show notes (link above) for more!

Mind of the Raven: https://amzn.to/2uaNaod

Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds

Sterrin Smalbrugge is a Dutch ecologist and herpetologist, you may recognize her social media handle @sterrinswildworld. After learning of the death of her hero Steve Irwin as a young child, Sterrin made a promise to Steve and to herself to pursue a life of wildlife conservation. Sterrin has worked in Ivory Coast studying the effects of climate change on crocodilian species, and she has also studied the relationship between habitat characteristics and diversity if reptiles in South Africa.

Part of Sterrin’s goal is to educate the public on the important role reptiles play in the ecosystem. She hosts an educational show for children and is also working on a reptile-related children’s book! Sterrin is also a venomous snake expert and has taught courses for safe handling techniques for venomous reptiles.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/17-sterrins-wild-world/

This episode we are chatting with Renata Carlseen of Reptile Function. Renata specializes in Cyculra (Rock Iguanas) and Delicatissima (Lesser Antillean Iguana). Iguana delicatissima, in particular, is an endangered species with very low numbers in both the wild and captivity. Renata happens to be one of the only people in North America successfully breeding these animals. Successful captive breeding could be the key to keeping these animals on our planet.

Delicatissima are a very unique arboreal species of iguana that are currently being threatened by many factors in the wild including hybridizing with their Green Iguana cousins, human activity and habitat loss.

Renata is a trailblazer in the hobby. She sacrifices her own time and money in order to bring this relativity unknown species into the spotlight. She is exactly the type of individual the hobby should use as a role model.

Here is a link to Renata's Delicatissima Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/delicatissima.club/

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/16-reptile-function/

This week our guest is Cory Aymar of Toothless Reptiles! Toothless Reptiles is a Varanus Salvator Water Monitor breeding operation in California specializing in Black Dragons i.e. melanistic water monitors. Cory is an incredibly intelligent and interesting individual and he proves that through his work.

Toothless Reptiles is a passion-driven hobby and Cory is constantly pushing the envelope to discover new things. In the episode, we discuss Cory’s background in the hobby, and his past and current breeding projects including the construction and development of a large croc monitor breeding facility. We also discuss parthenogenesis, micro-chipping animals and hybridization of monitor species.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/15-toothless-reptiles/

Jana Bell is the Founder of the Amazon Rainforest Conservancy (ARC). In 2011, Jana traveled to South America and for the first time, visited the Amazon Rainforest. Her life would forever be changed from this moment onward. Jana tells us the story of the why she felt compelled to start a rainforest conservation charity as well as the struggles experienced along the way.

ARC currently has 3500 acres of land in Tambopata, Peru under their care. ARC’s mission is to protect and conserve the ecosystem from illegal forest destruction which includes logging, illegal gold mining, as well as slash and burn farming. The land under the protection of ARC is home to a massively biodiverse group of organisms including endangered species.

Animals at Home is one of ARC’s official sponsors. Part of the mission of Animals at Home is to donate a percentage of profits to ARC. For more information and to view the total amount of funds Animals at Home has raised and donated, click here: animalsathome.ca/save-the-rainforest

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/14-arc/

This week we are talking venom with the Director of the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, Kristen Wiley! The Kentucky Reptile Zoo is owned and operation by Kristen and her husband, Jim Harrison, and is home to one of the largest venomous reptile collections in North America.

In the episode, Kristen discusses a day in the life at the zoo including the daily maintenance and extractions of the venomous snakes. We also discuss what the extracted venom is used for, keeping venomous animals in the private sector and also the mindset one needs in order to successfully work with deadly animals.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/13-kentucky-reptile-zoo/

On this episode, Dillon interviews the star of most Snake Discovery videos, Emily. During the interview, Emily tells Dillon, the host, that the channel has completely taken on a life of its own, and its current state is not at all what the original intentions for the channel were. On the podcast, Dillon and Emily also discussed some major issues currently plaguing the hobby. Mainly industrialized breeding and poor husbandry. Emily addresses the problem by sharing their future plans for Snake Discovery.

The reptile hobby is always in need of proper role models and positive influencers. Emily and Ed at Snake Discovery fulfill both of those roles quite nicely.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/12-snake-discovery/

Marc Ouellette is the founder of Little Res Q, a reptile rescue based out of Ontario, Canada. Little Res Q specializes in Red-eared slider turtles. In the episode, Marc and I discuss the basics of Red-eared slider care, why they make such great pets and also a few of the biggest mistakes new owners make.

Red-eared sliders are one of the worst invasive species the reptile hobby is currently having to deal with. Pet turtles are commonly released into the wild and have a devastating impact on native wildlife. Due to their size, durability, and longevity, education is key with this species!

As a hobbyist, it should be our duty to support rescues such as Little Res Q. Marc's rescue is there to help minimize the collateral damage created by the hobby. It is a massive undertaking and by no means is he required to take it on, but he does it because he knows the animals need it. Please consider donating a dollar or two to Little Res Q, without people like Marc, our hobby would collapse under its own weight.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/11-little-res-q/

Robin Small is the human behind the Instagram account and blog: Ontario Iguanas. In the episode, we discuss Robin's iguana collection, the basics of iguana care as well as some of the biggest mistakes new owners make.

Robin's goal with her content is to "Provide a safe and non-judgmental place for people to get any help they may need for their lizard as well as find all the supplies they need to care for their reptilian family members." Over the past few years, Robin has provided online care support for hundreds of iguana owners and has also rehabilitated and rehomed many iguanas.

Individuals who are passionate about a single species are few and far between in the hobby and I personally think the hobby is starving for people like Robin. Iguanas are a species that tend to be at risk for poor care and they need a reliable spokesperson! Robin fits that role well.

Please consider supporting Robin on her ventures, links are below! We, here at Animals at Home are incredibly excited about the release of her books and hope you are too!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/10-ontario-iguana/

Joey Mullen, aka The king of DIY has joined me for today’s episode! Joey’s life was in a dark place when the fish hobby inspired him to make a drastic, but positive change. In the podcast, we discuss exactly how something like that can occur. In particular, we discuss the responsibility that comes with owning a pet and how important that can be for an individual, especially for an individual who has found themselves on a negative life path.

Joey also shares with us the history of his YouTube Channel including the several triumphs and failures along the way. There is a lot of content in this episode, enjoy!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/9-the-king-of-diy/

Today's episode is all about environmental enrichment for your reptiles! In the episode I layout the thought process I used when trying to determine if the statement below is true or false.

Reptiles require environmental enrichment in order to reach a maximum level of health in captivity. It is our duty as owners to provide that.

In the episode, I share plenty of academic sources which support the claim n the above statement. My hope is that after you have listened to this episode you will have a clear understanding of what environmental enrichment means, you'll be able to make an educated decision on whether or not you feel enrichment is important and you'll come away with a few key ways to include enrichment into your animal's enclosure.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/8-enrichment-for-reptiles/

Today, Dr. Jen Moore also known as @DrReptilia on Twitter joined me for a chat! Dr. Moore is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Grand Valley University in Michigan. The majority of Dr. Moore's research focuses on the conservation of both reptile and amphibian species. During the episode, Dr. Moore told us about her research in New Zealand studying Tuatara, her study of Lava lizards in the Galapagos islands and much more!

SHOW NOTES:https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/7-dr-reptilia/

Today's episode is with Nancy Miorelli, also known as "SciBugs" on social media. Nancy is an entomologist living in Ecuador and possesses a truly inspirational passion for insects! In the episode we discuss, insect phobia and where it comes from, tarantulas and other pet trade insects, and Nancy tells me some really mind-blowing insect facts!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/6-scibugs/

Olympic gold medalist and reptile enthusiast, Kyle Chalmers joined me on the podcast today! Kyle runs the Instagram account @KC_Critters, which showcases daily pictures of his large reptile collection. During our chat, Kyle tells me about his blue tongue skink breeding operation, Australian pet bylaws, and his trip to a Japanese reptile cafe.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathome.ca/5-kc-critters/

This episode I am joined by Laerke Rosenberg aka Josser of the popular YouTube channel, JossersJungle! Jossers’ YouTube channel has grown to +40k subscribers in less than 1 year. We discuss her channel’s niche, her large reptile collection and her experience working with elephants in the circus.

Josser is a fantastic role model for those who are new to the hobby. She provides clear instructions, simple advice and does an amazing job interacting with her fans. Josser is the type of ambassador the hobby needs!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/4-jossersjungle/

Thinking about starting a breeding project? Then this is a must listen! Our guest this week is TC Houston of Reptile Mountain. TC is a former professional AZA zookeeper and a Blue Tongue Skink breeder with 30 years of experience in herpetoculture.TC and Dillon discuss the ethics of animal breeding, proper care an more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/3-tc-houston/

In this episode, Dillon breaks down the philosophy that guide’s both his animal care and online endeavors (YouTube, Blog, and Podcast). His philosophy is simple: The better the care, the more the animal will display their fascinating, natural behaviors. Dillon explains in detail how captive animals in the pet trade can play a very important role in the wildlife conservation efforts.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/2-dont-keep-reptiles/

This episode is an introduction of both the Animals at Home Podcast as well as some background information on the host, Dillon Perron. In this episode, Dillon discusses the fundamental purpose of the podcast, and what type of guests to expect in the future. Dillon also tells the story of how his passion for animals has developed over his lifetime.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/1-who-am-i/