Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community tog ...
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216: Bitten by a Venomous Snake - What Should I Do? | Antivenom Support Group - AAH
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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 exp…
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89: The Arrival of Rhacodactylus w/ Allen Repashy | Project : Herpetoculture
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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 episod…
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215: Red Boas & Other Amazing Ball Python Alternatives | Golden Coast Exotics - AAH
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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 t…
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88: State of the Union, w/ Phil and Roy | Project : Herpetoculture
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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…
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87: Abronia Roundtable w/ Adam Trimmings, Jonas Keil, and Savannah Noland | Project : Herpetoculture
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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…
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214: The Most Jaw-Dropping Pythons | Northern Reptiles - AAH
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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 interes…
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213: A Modern Take on the Reptile Shop | Scaped Nature - AAH
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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 …
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212: Leaf-Tailed Geckos, The Invisible Pet | Gekkotaculture - AAH
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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 popu…
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211: I love keeping reptiles, but why do I feel guilty? | Phillip Lietz - AAH
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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.…
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210: Outcrossing, Inbreeding, & Line Breeding, How to Breed Reptiles | Rain - AAH
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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 …
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209: Are Snake Breeding Racks a Necessary Evil? | Summer Melville - AAH
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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 a…
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208: Reptile Trade LIES - Keeping Huge Lizards, Imports, Invasive Species | MadBio Reptiles- AAH
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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…
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207: Keeping Turtles Outside in a Pond | Morgan Palmer- AAH
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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 f…
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206: How to Tame Your Pet Reptile | Ellie Hills - AAH
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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 wel…
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9: How to Build a Paludarium: Step by Step - RT
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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.…
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86: Womas to Wonder w/ Lucas Lee - Project : Herpetoculture
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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…
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205: The Reptile Heat Bulb Ban | Thomas Griffiths- AAH
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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…
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8: Keeping Reptiles in Europe VS America - RT
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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 s…
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85: This Very Special Thing w/ Bill Strand - Project : Herpetoculture
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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 d…
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204: Animal Therapy for Autism, ADHD and Anxiety | Shira Loa - AAH
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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…
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203: Crested Geckos in the Wild: Exploring Their Natural Habitat | Thomas Marriott - AAH
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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 habit…
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84: PH Drive and Longevity w/ Brandon Shiflett
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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! Pl…
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83: PH Why You Should Attend IHS w/ Myke Clarkson
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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, i…
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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 be…
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202: How Many Desert Tortoises Are Left? | Luke Basulto - AAH
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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, …
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201: How to Breed Purple Harlequin Toads | Nick Stacey - AAH
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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…
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200: Do Pet Snakes Recognize Their Owners? | Rex Colubra - AAH
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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 str…
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81: PH All Things Abronia w/ Savannah and Ollie
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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,…
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80: PH A Greenhouse Roundtable w/ The Greenhouseboyz
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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! P…
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199: How To Properly Keep Reptiles | Beaches Scaly Beasts - AAH
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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 w…
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198: AAH Unlocking the Synergy Between Reptile and Fish Keeping | Strange Life Labs
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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…
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79: PH The Planet Snaketune w/ Craig Trumbower
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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…
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197: Poison Dart Frogs in the Wild | Mike Tytula - AAH
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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 …
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78: PH A Conversation with the Podfather w/ Eric Burke
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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 …
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77: PH Getting the Jump on Grasshoppers w/ Dean Missimer
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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 epi…
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196: AAH Are Tree Monitors Good Pets? | Canadian Coldblood
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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…
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7: RT Wickens Wicked Reptiles Cancelled!
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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…
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195: AAH TOP ANIMAL CAREERS You Haven’t Thought Of | Nate Hawks
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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 d…
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76: PH To Be Infinitely Curious w/ Summer Winston
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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.…
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194: Complete Horned Lizard Care | Dragantha's Dragon's - AAH
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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. Benjami…
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75: PH The Slithering Salamander w/ Mike Lardis
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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 absolu…
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193: AAH Toys for Pet Snakes | Exotic Enrichment
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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 ou…
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74: PH Ambition, Growth, and Ethics w/ Joe DeStefano
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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 h…
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192: The Basics of Tarantula Care | Marshall Arachnids - AAH
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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 …
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73: PH In Service to Scrub Pythons w/ Steven Kush
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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…
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191: AAH Are Reptile People Too Weird To Date? | Deanna Narveson
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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…
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72: P:H The Man Who Made P:H Possible w/ Eddie Soto
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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 i…
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71: PH A Shift in Focus w/ Kori Martin
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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, an…
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190: AAH Applying Aquarium Concepts to Herpetoculture | Jamie Woods
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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 an…
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189: How To Breed Leopard Gecko Morphs | Dragoon Gecko - AAH
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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 work…
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