Shows
Animals at Home Network118: STUNNING REPTILES Found DEEP in the RAINFOREST | Mike Tytula 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: http...
2022-01-231h 32
Animals at Home Network117: Arid Bioactive & Building a Viv/Tub Hybrid Enclosure | Dr. Connor LongDr. 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...
2022-01-161h 55
Animals at Home Network116: Do Only RARE Reptiles Matter? | Chris Leone - Garden State TortoiseChris 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. ...
2022-01-091h 26
Animals at Home Network115: How Herpetoculture Strengthens Family Bonds | Exotic IdioticsJeff 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/
2021-12-191h 15
Animals at Home Network114: Reptiles of Australia, Venomous Keeping Protocols & More! | Scott & Tie EipperScott 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/
2021-12-121h 37
Animals at Home Network113: Can Herpetoculture Catch up to the Aquarium Hobby? | VivTechRyan 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...
2021-12-052h 12
Animals at Home Network112: Why We Should Save Snakes | Michael StarkeyMichael 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...
2021-11-281h 31
Animals at Home Network111: Inventing New Reptile Products & Blue Tree Monitors | Eddy GarabitoEddy 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...
2021-11-211h 16
Animals at Home Network110: What's it like being a popular Reptile YouTuber? Breeding Cat Geckos & MORE! | Emma SampsonEmma 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/
2021-11-071h 15
Animals at Home Network109: How to Avoid Lameness in Reptiles with Environmental Design | Matthew ShackletonMatthew 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/
2021-10-311h 31
Animals at Home Network108: Unusual Reptile Species & Citizen Science | Quinn ChavezQuinn 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/
2021-10-2453 min
Animals at Home Network107: Progressing Ball Python Breeding & More | Luke CordallLuke 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/
2021-10-171h 02
Animals at Home Network106: How I Became a Full-Time Reptile Artist | Adeline RobinsonAdeline 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...
2021-10-101h 18
Animals at Home Network105: At-Home Reptile Studies & Feeder Insect Displays | Olly WilsonOlly 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/
2021-10-031h 32
Animals at Home Network104: Ultimate Reptile Lighting Guide | Dr. Frances BainesDr. 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...
2021-09-261h 43
Animals at Home Network103: Do Reptile Vets Know Anything? | Dr. Love DVMDr. 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/
2021-09-191h 08
Animals at Home Network102: Disposable Species, Dart Frog Localities and More! | AmphibiCastDan 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/
2021-09-121h 39
Animals at Home Network101: Two 18-yr-old's Start an Outdoor Herp Conservation | Celtic Reptile & AmphibianHarvey 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/
2021-09-051h 28
Animals at Home Network100: Insane Stories About Importing Reptiles! | Dan MullearyDan 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
2021-08-291h 39
Animals at Home Network99: Australian Pythons and Maternal Incubation | Lucas LeeLucas 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/
2021-08-221h 20
Animals at Home Network98: Complete Uromastyx Care | Phillip LietzWe discuss uromastyx lizard care and answer the following: Are uromastyx are easy to take care of? What uromastyx lizards eat and how often they need to be fed, the best uromastyx species to keep as a pet and much more!
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...
2021-08-152h 02
Animals at Home Network97: Saving the Sungazer Lizard | Fraser GilchristFraser 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...
2021-08-081h 39
Animals at Home Network96: The Ultimate Guide to Abronia | Abronia Alliance - AAHIf 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...
2021-08-011h 59
Animals at Home Network95: Are UV LED Reptile Bulbs Safe? | John Courteney-Smith MRSBJohn 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/
2021-07-111h 22
Animals at Home Network94: Breeding Rare Reptiles | ReptiliatusDayyan 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/
0:00 Coming Up
1:09 Guest Introduction
3:15 Housekeeping
4:18 Welcome Dayyan
4:38 Specialty vs Exotic
9:23 How did you get into reptiles?
13:34 The Excitement...
2021-07-041h 55
Animals at Home Network93: How to Care for a Hermit Crab | Crab Central StationDarcy 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/
0:00 Coming Up
1:22 Guest Introduction
4:00 Housekeeping
5:10 Welcome Darcy
5:57 What got you started keeping crabs?
9:16 When Did y...
2021-06-271h 36
Animals at Home Network92: Championing Proper Chameleon Care | Bill StrandBill 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.
2021-06-201h 14
Animals at Home Network91: HOW TO: Create Naturalistic Reptile Habitats | Natural Herp KeeperMatt 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/
2021-06-131h 18
Animals at Home NetworkRoast Session 3 | Is it Ethical to feed CRESTED GECKOS TO SNAKES?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/
2021-06-061h 31
Animals at Home Network90: "I Killed Her with Love" : The Giant Snake Problem | Dan LiebelIn 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/
2021-05-302h 07
Animals at Home Network89: Saving the Tiny Egyptian Tortoise from Extinction | Ralph TillRalph 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/
2021-05-201h 16
Animals at Home Network88: Breeding Reptiles in Complex Setups | Chelsea IsdanerChelsea 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/
2021-05-161h 12
Animals at Home Network87: Running a Premier Reptile Shop (Snakes 'N' Adders) | Chaz ThompsonChaz 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/
2021-05-091h 36
Animals at Home Network5: Round Table | Vivarium Plants MasterclassIn 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/
2021-05-022h 33
Animals at Home Network86: Why Small-Batch Reptile Breeding is the NEXT BIG Opportunity | TC HoustonThere 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...
2021-04-241h 29
Animals at Home Network85: The Art of Herpetoculture with SerpaDesign | Tanner SerpaTanner 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/
2021-04-181h 25
Animals at Home Network4: Round Table | The TRUTH about Cohabiting ReptilesCohabiting 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/
2021-04-112h 35
Animals at Home Network84: Keeping Meaningful Reptile Species | Ryan DumasRyan 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/
2021-04-041h 07
Animals at Home Network83: Re-Wilding Indigos & Snake Talk! | Dr. Chris JenkinsDr. 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/
2021-03-281h 22
Animals at Home Network3: Round Table | Self-Assessment for Choosing the Right Pet ReptileAre 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/
2021-03-211h 51
Animals at Home Network82: What I Learned from Snakes in the Wild | Eric BurkeEric 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/
2021-03-141h 28
Animals at Home Network81: Tips for Growing Plants in Reptile Vivaria | Nick MarkNick 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/
2021-03-071h 01
Animals at Home NetworkBONUS: Chatting with a New Reptile Keeper in the Age of YouTube | Roy CamachoIn 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/
2021-03-0434 min
Animals at Home Network80: Ethically Importing Exotic Reptiles | Ashley DezanAshley 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/
2021-02-281h 02
Animals at Home NetworkBonus: Patreon Announcement - What's Going to Change??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
2021-02-2506 min
Animals at Home Network79: When to Take Your Reptile to the Vet | Dr. Tariq Abou-Zahr MRCVSDr. 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/
2021-02-211h 14
Animals at Home Network78: Using Natural History for Enclosure Design | Habitats at HomeTyson 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/
2021-02-141h 25
Animals at Home Network77: Everything Wrong with Chain Pet Stores and How to Fix ThemChain 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/
2021-02-071h 30
Animals at Home NetworkBONUS: RACKS vs. VIVS DEBATE | Is Rack Keeping Ethical?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/
2021-02-021h 28
Animals at Home Network76: Australian Herpetoculture w/ Coop's Reptiles | Cooper Van Der WalCooper 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/
2021-01-311h 14
Animals at Home Network75: Keeping Reptiles Humanely | Tom CrutchfieldTom 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/
2021-01-2442 min
Animals at Home Network74: Breeding Croc Monitors in Huge Private Facility | Cory AymarCory 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/
2021-01-171h 36
Animals at Home NetworkBONUS: Reptiles are a Dangerous AddictionIn 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/
2021-01-1014 min
Animals at Home Network73: Using Natural History to Develop Evidence Based Husbandry | Zac Loughman, PhDZac 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/
2020-12-271h 23
Animals at Home Network2: Round Table | Are All Natural Behaviors Necessary in Captivity?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/
2020-12-232h 18
Animals at Home Network72: Cage Size and Food Cycling for Anacondas & other Constrictors | Nick Bella & Troy BumgardnerIn 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/
2020-12-202h 00
Animals at Home Network71: The Next Generation of Reptile Lighting | Sam PerrettSam 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/
2020-12-121h 17
Animals at Home Network70: Saving Turtles from Extinction | Anthony PierlioniAnthony 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/
2020-12-061h 16
Animals at Home Network69: Keeping 170+ Reptiles Properly | Francis CosquieriFrancis 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/
2020-11-291h 48
Animals at Home NetworkRoast Session 2: Should Snakes Cost More? Reptile goals & more!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/
2020-11-221h 13
Animals at Home Network68: Nidovirus, The Ball Python Epidemic | Elijah SnyderAre 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/
2020-11-152h 07
Animals at Home Network1: Round Table | Do you NEED to go Bioactive? The Responsibility of Reptile YouTubersIs 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/
2020-11-112h 18
Animals at Home Network9: BLACK MAMBA Stare down!! "I didn't know what to do" | Ken Broom - AEIn 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/
2020-11-081h 18
Animals at Home Network67: Best Viv Plants, Cross Country Move, Herping in Costa Rica & more | Mike TytulaAs 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/
2020-10-311h 21
Animals at Home Network66: Building Viv's at College, Exotics of the World Ltd & More! | Ash NormanAsh 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/
2020-10-251h 35
Animals at Home Network8: Venomous Keeping for a Living | Joe Hymes - AEHave 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/
2020-10-181h 11
Animals at Home Network65: Pros & Cons of Morphs & Hybrids | Johnothan WallaceJohnothan 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/
2020-10-111h 16
Animals at Home Network7: The Profession of Herpetology | Johan Marais - AEJohan 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/
2020-10-041h 37
Animals at Home Network1: Roast Session | Ventilation, Fat Snakes, Misinformation & MoreDillon 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/
2020-09-271h 34
Animals at Home Network64: From Reptile Breeder to Rescue | Steve RempelSteve 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/
2020-09-201h 05
Animals at Home Network6: Quarantine for Reptiles | Ross Rowan - AEIn 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.
2020-09-1356 min
Animals at Home Network63: The Power of Infrared for Reptiles | Roman Muryn, C Eng.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/
2020-09-061h 23
Animals at Home Network62: How to Improve a Reptile Zoo | Olly WilsonOlly 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/
2020-08-301h 12
Animals at Home Network5: Treating Snakebite: What Not To Do | Arno Naude- AEIn 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...
2020-08-231h 46
Animals at Home Network61: How to Train Your Snake | Lori Torrini, CPDT-KA, A.A.S.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/
2020-08-162h 05
Animals at Home Network4: How to Work with Venomous and Breed Dwarf Bitis | Wilnes Goosen - AEIn 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 a...
2020-08-092h 18
Animals at Home Network60: Keeping Reptiles Outside in the UK | Celtic Reptile & AmphibianHarvey 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/
2020-08-021h 24
Animals at Home Network3: Feeding Tricky Vipers and Advancing your Care | Eckhard Vd Westhuizen - AEIn 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/
2020-07-261h 25
Animals at Home Network59: Reptile Networks | Pete HawkinsPete 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/
2020-07-191h 07
Animals at Home Network2: Advanced Venomous Keeping | Marcel Du Toit - AEMarcel 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...
2020-07-121h 48
Animals at Home Network58: A Growth Mindset for Reptile Keeping | John Courteney-Smith MRSBJohn 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/
2020-07-051h 31
Animals at Home Network1: Breeding Dwarf Crocs | Israel Spruch - AEIn 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/
2020-06-281h 21
Animals at Home Network57: BIG NEWS & How Animals Give Life Purpose | Bryce BroomIn 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/
2020-06-221h 07
Animals at Home Network56: Is the Amazon Worth Saving? | Paul RosoliePaul 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/
2020-06-161h 25
Animals at Home Network55: Following Nature's Example | Joseph BrabinJoseph 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/
2020-06-021h 42
Animals at Home Network54: High Quality Reptile Care with a Large Collection | Stefan WennekesStefan 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/
2020-05-261h 07
Animals at Home Network53: Connect with Nature Through Exotic Pets | Josh WillardIf 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/
2020-05-1955 min
Animals at Home Network52: A Reptile Keepers Role in Conservation | Dillon DamuthDillon 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/
2020-05-131h 17
Animals at Home Network51: Finding the Lost Apaporis Caiman | Dr. Sergio Balaguera-ReinaDr. 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/
2020-05-051h 07
Animals at Home Network50: How to Examine Your Reptile's Welfare | Liam SinclairLiam 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/
2020-04-291h 31
Animals at Home Network49: Leopard Gecko Talk! | RebeccaRebecca 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/
2020-04-221h 00
Animals at Home Network48: Wickens Wicked Reptiles | Adam WickensAdam 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/
2020-04-141h 01
Animals at Home Network47: Animal People, Pet Tube & More with Emzotic! | Emma LockEmma 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/
2020-04-071h 00
Animals at Home Network46: A Responsible Reptile Shop | AngelaAngela 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/
2020-04-011h 02
Animals at Home Network45: Dart Frog Keepers are Crushing Reptile Keepers... | Troy GoldbergTroy 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/
2020-03-231h 11
Animals at Home Network44: Is Live Feeding Ethical? | Jude FarthingJude 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/
2020-03-131h 27
Animals at Home Network43: Wildlife in "Need" | Jordan JonesJordan 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/
2020-02-261h 08
Animals at Home Network42: Vitamin D Toxicity, Obesity, UVB & More! | Dr. Anderson DVMDr. 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/
2020-02-201h 04
Animals at Home Network41: Running an Effective Reptile FB Group | Dru ReevesDru 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/
2020-02-071h 10
Animals at Home Network40: Keeping Reptiles in a Remote City & Canine Nutrition | Emily MedeirosEmily 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/
2020-01-241h 01