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Daffy's Round TableUsing Social Media To Teach Conservation & Herping India With Kayden Of People Of The Forest!Episode #96 of Daffy's Round Table. My guest today is a wildlife advocate, herpetologist, and incredible storyteller who’s been using social media to educate people about the importance of wildlife and conservation. Known as Man of the Forest on Instagram, Kayden Anthony has captivated audiences with his passion for the natural world.In this episode, we talk about his amazing projects, People of the Forest and The Nature’s Eye, and dive deep into his experiences herping in India—one of the most biodiverse and fascinating places on the planet. Huge t...
2025-01-1657 min
Daffy's Round TableFight Against Animal Rights Propaganda & What You Can Do To Help With Responsible Reptile KeepingHello everybody and welcome back to the first episode of 2025 of Daffy’s Round Table!My guest for today is Tony Wigley, a passionate advocate for our hobby and the animals we love! Tony and his wife Vickie are the founders of Responsible Reptile Keeping, where they've been at the forefront of the fight against animal rights propaganda and the waves of reptile bans happening around the world. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges facing the reptile community, the critical work that RRK is doing to protect our rights as...
2025-01-091h 26
Daffy's Round Table2024 Wrap Up & Plans For 2025!!Hello everyone and welcome back to the final episode of 2024 of Daffy’s Round Table. Today’s episode has no guest, other than myself! I wanted to hop on here thank you all, and give you guys some life updates, some breeding updates and plans for 2025!Huge thank you Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! S...
2024-12-2708 min
Daffy's Round TableSecrets From A Master Breeder with CodyJoe Of The Reptile ShopEpisode #93 of Daffy’s Round Table!My guest today is a true legend in the reptile hobby—a master breeder with years of experience and a collection that will blow your mind. From pythons to boas to monitors that i have never even heard of, he’s keeping some of the rarest and coolest reptiles in the hobby!I’m talking about CodyJoe of The Reptile Shop! In this episode, we uncover the secrets of how he got started, the lessons he’s learned from keeping and breeding such a wide variety of reptile...
2024-12-191h 23
Daffy's Round TableAll Things Tarantula With Richard Stewart of The Tarantula CollectiveEpisode #92 of Daffy’s Round Table! My guest today needs no introduction. If you’re part of the invertebrate hobby, you’ve definitely seen his work! He’s the creator of The Tarantula Collective, a platform that has helped thousands of people around the world care for and appreciate their eight-legged friends.I’m talking about Richard Stewart! Join me as we dive into everything you need to know about the tarantula hobby—from busting common myths to sharing husbandry tips and best practices. Whether you’re a seasoned keeper or just curious about...
2024-12-121h 09
Daffy's Round TableThe Secrets Of Terrascaping: Blending Art & Nature With Abi Of The MicroverseEpisode #91 of Daffy’s Round Table! On This episode i am joined by the one the only, chief moss inspector, keeper of liveforms, & winner of the first Canadian terrascape competition, THE MICROVERSE!! Join us as we dive into the art of terrascaping from choosing the right hardscape and plants to putting it all together! Abi shares his story of starting to learn how to terrascape, to his current experiences and secrets that make him the grand champion he is today! Enjoy!! Huge thank you Exo Terra...
2024-12-051h 20
Daffy's Round TableScaled, Dragons Den & Cornel's World With Greg WestEpisode #90 of Daffy’s Round Table! My guest for today needs no introduction. You’ve seen him on the Dragons den, you’ve seen him on animal planet and you’ve probably seen him at your local reptile expo!! I am talking about Greg West of Cornels World! Join me as we hear the stories of how Greg ended up on Dragon’s Den, how the show scaled came to be and some behind the scenes stories. We then dive into Greg’s business Cornel’s World. We talk about his custom PVC...
2024-10-2448 min
Daffy's Round TableThings You Didn't Know About Chameleons & How To Build A Community With Bill StrandEpisode #89 of Daffy’s Round Table! Chameleons are their own niche within the niche that is the reptile hobby and I think their care & husbandry is abit of an enigma for most reptile keepers On this episode I’m joined by one of the leading educators on Chameleons in the hobby, Bill Strand of Chameleon Academy and we dive into all things chameleons! Did you know there were over 200 species of chameleons? Or that there were several different types of Jackson’s chameleons? We also talk about why Chameleons have such a...
2024-10-161h 29
Daffy's Round TableSocial Behaviour In Reptiles With Kayla RoachEpisode #88 of Daffy’s Round Table! On This episode i am joined by the one & only Kayla Roach!! I brought Kayla on to discuss Garter Snakes, occelated skins & ofcourse Emerald Tree Skinks and while we did discuss those species, the conversation very quickly switched from discussing husbandry to discussing social behaviour in reptiles! Join me as Kayla drops some hot takes and interesting opinions on the reptile hobby, co-habing reptiles, social hierarchy & social behaviour in reptiles!Enjoy!! Huge thank you Exo Terra fo...
2024-10-081h 25
Daffy's Round TableEverything You Need To Know About Keeping Uroplatus With Sydney Of Tree CrittersEpisode #87 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode we fly into Madagascar too learn about Uroplatus… Okay okay we dont fly to Madagascar BUT we do learn ALOT about Uroplatus! Everything you need to know about Uroplatus in one episode!! Join me as i chat with Sydney of Tree Critters, a Uroplatis fanatic & breeder based out of Calgary, Alberta! We discuss Sydney’s experiences keeping, working with & breeding Uroplatus, specifically the species he is currently working with! Enjoy!! Huge thank you Exo Terra...
2024-10-021h 03
Daffy's Round TableSnails, Slugs & All Things Bioactive! (Tropical & Arid) With Corbin Of Planet InvertsEpisode #86 of Daffy's Round Table! On todays episode we are talking inverts!! Im joined by Corbin Wadden of Planet Inverts and we discuss all things bioactive! Are we as hobbyists doing it right? Is there a best type of clean up crew? We also deep dive into snails, slugs and darkling beetles! Also, make sure you stick around till the end where we discuss arid biooactive setups and if they are possible! If you are watching this on youtube and you enjoy the podcast please subscribe to the channel! And if you’re l...
2024-09-251h 18
Daffy's Round TableMore Mountain Horned Dragon Talk! Hatching & Raising capra babies! With Lena's ArkEpisode #85 of Daffy's Round Table! On todays episode we are once again talking about Mountain Horned Dragons!!!!Marlena is a fellow Canadian reptile keeper who works with a whole bunch of awesome reptiles but she also recently successfully hatched some beautiful Acanthosaura capra and so today we dive into her experiences with Mountain Horned Dragons, we talk about the egg incubation and raising the babies successfully! also if you are watching this on youtube and you enjoy the podcast please subscribe to the channel! And if you’re...
2024-09-191h 11
Daffy's Round TableBlue Tongue Skinks & Monkey Tailed Skinks With James Of Top Shelf Geckos!Episode #84 of Daffy’s Round Table!On todays episode we are joined once again by James from top shelf geckos! This is James’s 4th time on the pod, every episode he’s been on has been super interesting and this one is no different! On this episode we dive into skinks! Specifically Blue tongue skinks & Monkey Tailed skinks! Join me as i learn alll about James’s experiences keeping them, working with them and breeding them! Enjoy! Huge thank you Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and maki...
2024-09-041h 22
Daffy's Round TableAesthetics vs Functionality When Building An Enclosure With Damian McKay of Copperhead Customs!Episode #83 of Daffy's Round Table! On todays episode we are joined by Damian Mckay a reptile keeper from Australia. Damian is one of the owners of Copperhead Customs a company the builds well custom enclosures for you but then they also fully design and scape it for you and thats the part that Damian does! The big topic for todays episode is really functionality vs aesthetics when it comes to building and scaping enclosures! Damian walks us through his thought process when designing, what he takes into consideration and how he makes...
2024-08-281h 27
Daffy's Round TableThe Ball Python Community, CRBE &The Redline Roadtrip with VIP MorphsEpisode #82 of Daffy's Round Table! Today im joined by the one and only Gerald from VIP morphs & we dive into the ball python community! We cover alot of different topics on this episode, from quarantine & hygiene in the reptile room to caring for big collections and how important community is to the hobby! We also talk about the upcoming Canadian Reptile Breeders Expo that Gerald is exhibiting at this September AND we have a special guest that hops on and joins us later in the episode so...
2024-08-151h 41
Daffy's Round TableReptile Keeping In The Middle East With Haaris Of Dubai Reptile KeepersEpisode #81 of Daffy’s Round Table! Todays episode hits close to home for me, Literally!!I was raised in the UAE and lived there a long time before i moved to Canada but back then the hobby was almost none exist. Things have changed there & the reptile keeping hobby now exists there and is thriving. In this episode I chat with a fellow hobbyist living in Dubai.Join me as i talk to Haaris from Dubai Reptile keepers as we discuss some of the differences in keeping me...
2024-07-2447 min
Daffy's Round TableKeeping & Breeding Uncommon Reptiles with Coty Holman Of Leviathan Reptiles!Episode #80 of Daffy Round Table! Today we are joined by a fellow Canadian herpetoculturist that has kept and worked with a variety of uncommon species of reptiles. Whenever im curious about a new species and ask around if anyone has any info on it I’ve received the answer “you should reach out to Coty” many many times so that exactly what I did and on this episode we talk to Coty Holman of Leviathan reptiles!! Join us as we dive into Sudan plated lizards and why more p...
2024-06-261h 28
Daffy's Round TableBusting Uromastyx Myths With Phil of Arids OnlyEpisode #79 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode were busting Uromastyx myths!! Uromastyx are becoming quit commonly kept in the reptile hobby but the information on them still seems to be all over the place so today were talking to Uromastyx expert Phillip Lietz of Arids Only! Join us as we talk all about Uromastyx care, their husbandry and Phils experiences working with them and breeding them! We also talk about two other fascinating species, Xeneagama & Chuckwallas, what keeping them is like and why th...
2024-06-191h 53
Daffy's Round TableKeeping, Breeding & All Things Anoles With Armen Of Herptime!Episode #78 of Daffy’s Round Table! It’s time to learn about Anolis! Ive been dismissing this genus for way too long because of how common the green anole & the brown anole are but in this episode I found out that there are over 400 species of anole and all of them are fascinating! Join Armen (Herptime) & I as he teaches us about Anoles, how he keeps them, what his reptile room is setup like, breeding anoles & breeding reptiles as a full time gig! Huge thank you to Exo...
2024-06-1153 min
Daffy's Round TableKeeping Crocodiles In Captivity With Chris Dieter Of Crocodile EncounterEpisode #77 of Daffy’s Round Table! Who doesn’t love crocodiles am I right?? Now while I definitely do not recommend them as pets some people do have the space, the facility and the means to house them and work with them and in this episode we learn all about keeping crocodiles and alligators in captivity! And who better to teach us than Chris Dieter owner of Crocodile Encounter in Houston and writer of the Ultimate Guide To Crocodiles In Captivity! Chris has successfully kept and bred many different species of c...
2024-06-051h 05
Daffy's Round TableCanadian Ball Python Breeder Tours Japanese Reptile Expos & Facilities With Antoine Of DPR ColdbloodEpisode #76 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode we are joined by Antoine of DPR coldblood who just got back from an incredible trip to Japan where he toured breeding facilities and checked out the JRS Reptile Expo in Tokyo!Join us as we get into some of the difference and similarities between the hobby and the expos here in North America vs in Japan! We also get into Antoine’s experiences in the hobby, his current collection and his future breeding goals! Thank you...
2024-05-3058 min
Daffy's Round TableAll Things Corytophanidae! (Basiliscus, Laemanctus & Corytophanes) With Eric Of Casqueheaded!Welcome back to episode 75 of Daffy’s Round Table!On this episode we learn all about the Corytophanidae family, the basilisks, the Laemanctus & the cortyphanes! Everything you need to know about keeping these fascinating species in Captivity!And who better to learn from than Eric Haycraft of Casqueheaded who has been specializing in this family of reptiles for over a decade! This was a fascinating conversation that I think a lot of you are going to learn a lot from and enjoy! Thank you to Exo Terra fo...
2024-05-211h 03
Daffy's Round TableKeeping Reptiles In Grow Tents & A Mourning Gecko Room?? With That Bearded Bug GuyEpisode #74 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode we are joined by Logan Hope That Bearded Bug Guy BUT we’re not here to talk about bugs today! Logan is an absolute artist when it comes to building and scaping enclosures on this episode we focus in on two of his biggest enclosures, a massive blue beauty rat snake grow tent that he can walk into and hang out in. And a Mourning gecko ROOM with an army of mourning geckos!! Thank you to E...
2024-05-091h 14
Daffy's Round TableHow Can We Do Better As Reptile Keepers With Dillon Perron Of Animals At Home!Episode #73 of Daffy’s Round Table!On this episode, I am super excited and honoured to have on the one and only Dillon Perron from the Animals At Home Network. Dillon is a leading charge in the fight to better our reptile keeping and changing the way the world views our hobby. With so many people trying to shut our hobby and industry down we need more people like Dillon making a positive impact and thats exactly what we get into in this episode. Join us as we discuss Dillon’s op...
2024-04-3057 min
Daffy's Round TableKeeping Rare Inverts Both Terrestrial & Aquatic With Rus Of Aquarimax PetsEpisode #72 Of Daffy's Round Table! On this weeks episode i am joined by Rus Wilson of Aquarimax pets to discuss the invert keeping hobby! While Rus has been in the hobby a long time and has experience in many niches in the hobby, he is one of the few people (that i know off) keeping and working with rare and fascinating species of inverts. Join us as we discuss keeping species like the Blue Feigning Death Beetle, Velvet Ants, Ironclad beetles and his desert communal enclosure! We also talk about keeping aquatic...
2024-04-1649 min
Daffy's Round TableExo Terra Is Changing The Game With The Brand New TerraSky UV With Jesse De Luca!Episode #71 of Daffy’s Round Table! Exo Terra just released a brand new terrarium light with adjustable UVA, UVB & LED! Meet the Terrasky UV, i think its going to be an absolute game changer for the Reptile hobby! On this episode i am joined by Jesse De Luca, Exo Terra's National Product Specialist and we talk all about the TerraSky products from the TerraSky UV, the TerraSky UV Bulb, and the TerraSky UV Spot. The TerraSky UV not only has adjustable UVB, UVA & light but also has different time cycles so...
2024-04-0956 min
Daffy's Round TableBecoming An Isopod: Behaviours, Breeding & Isopod Genetics With Theo Tsangaris (Part 2)Episode #70 of Daffy’s Round Table! We're back with PART TWO! On this episode I am once again joined by my good friend Theo Tsangaris, you may remember him from the shrimp talks in episodes 19 & 20 or in "Dark Days" The black out survival guide episodes 28 & 29 and were back with another two parter for you! This time about Isopods! If you missed part 1 last week we discuss Isopod husbandry everything from what substrate to you use, how to setup their enclosure and what to feed them! We also discuss the differences between the care for different ty...
2024-04-021h 17
Daffy's Round TableBecoming An Isopod: Husbandry, Substrate & Diet With Theo Tsangaris (Part 1)Episode #69 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode I am once again joined by my good friend Theo Tsangaris, you may remember him from the shrimp talks in episodes 19 & 20 or in "Dark Days" The black out survival guide episodes 28 & 29 and were back with another two parter for you! This time about Isopods! Join Theo & I as we discuss Isopod husbandry everything from what substrate to you use, how to setup their enclosure and what to feed them! We also discuss the differences between the care for different types of isopo...
2024-03-252h 08
Daffy's Round TableReptile Keeping In South Africa & Breeding Australian Pythons With Chris Of Inves RepEpisode #68 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode I am joined by a reptile keeper & breeder all the way from South Africa!! Join me as I talk with Chris of Inves Rep about the difference in the hobby in South Africa vs the rest of the world and how they have to innovate and come up with new products to advance their husbandry. We also discuss Chris’s experience working with and breeding some incredible species of Australian pythons, species like Angolan dwarf pythons, Children’s pythons o...
2024-03-181h 07
Daffy's Round TableThe Introduction of Reptile Telemedicine & The Conception of SwiftTail Vet With Basil ExoticsEpisode #67 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode I am joined by another good friend of mine Reid from Swift Tail Vet & Basil Exotics, join us as we talk about the advancement of the reptile hobby through telemedicine, why telemedicine is useful and important and what motivated her to start Switftaill vet! We also talk about common sicknesses in reptiles and amphibians, quarantining your animals, what to do with a WC animal, caring for an entire collection and what swifttail vet can do for you! Thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this...
2024-03-131h 08
Daffy's Round TableKeeping Semi Aquatic Reptiles & Earless Monitor Deep Dive With Stefan Of Terrarium ChannelEpisode #66 of Daffy's Round Table! Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode! Join me as i talk with Stefan of @terrariumchannel about his experiences in the hobby, what the hobby is like where he is based in the Netherlands! We also discuss keeping and breeding semi aquatic reptiles and paludariums and then take a deep dive into an incredible species Lanthanotus borneensis the Borneo Earless Monitor!Thanks for listening! Thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. ...
2024-02-261h 33
The Reptile Gumbo PodcastEpisode 203 w/ Fadi Naddeh of Daffy's ReptilesIn our two hundred and third episode we are joined by Fadi Naddeh from Daffy's Reptiles and Daffy's Round Table podcast. We talk with Fadi about our new Spanish ribbed newt eggs and his experience, the small things people notice with keeping the species they keep, how much Canadian's suck because they can have Fiji banded iguanas and much more.The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!!https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout.VivTech Products: https://www.vi...
2024-02-252h 01
Daffy's Round TableKeeping Reptiles In Green Houses & Enyalioides laticeps With Flo Of De.ReptiesEpisode #65 of Daffy's Round Table! Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode! Join me as i talk with Flo of @de.reptiles and learn more about greenhouses, how they are built and what goes into maintaining them! We also dive into a really really cool species that we rarely see in the hobby Enyalioides laticeps!Thanks for listening! Thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to...
2024-02-121h 19
Daffy's Round TableBuilding The Ultimate Greenhouse Ecosystem With Zach Porritt Of A Life ExoticsEpisode #46 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode I am joined by Zach Porritt of A Life Exotics to talk about his experience building the ULTIMATE greenhouse which is essentially a walk in reptile & plant room! This concept is truly out of the box thinking and revolutionary and I hope we start to see more of it in the reptile hobby! Thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pe...
2024-02-051h 17
Daffy's Round TableThe Past, the Present and the Future of the Reptile Hobby with Darren Boyd of Reptile RainforestWelcome back to another episode of Daffy’s Round Table!
Our guest for this week is both a rockstar & an OG reptile keeper, he has been keeping and breeding reptiles for over 30 years and is responsible for bringing a bunch of different species into Canada, breeding them and spreading the reptile hobby for everyone to enjoy. Our guest is Darren Boyd of the Reptile Rainforest, Join me as I hear some crazy stories from the past about being one of the only people in the area with a reptile room and about his...
2024-01-151h 22
Daffy's Round TableMonitor Madness: Building Functional Setups & Breeding Rare Species With Mike's MonitorsHello everybody and welcome to another episode of Daffy’s round table! On this episode we’re joined by another monitor legend who has been in the reptile game for very long time and has worked with some of the coolest species of monitors that you don’t commonly see.Our guest is Micheal stefani of Mikes monitors. Join us as we discuss taming monitors down and breeding some of the rare species of monitors. We also discuss Mike’s methods of building enclosures and how he makes them super functional but still pieces of...
2024-01-081h 09
Daffy's Round TableFinal Episode Of 2023: Youtube & The Future Of The Reptile Hobby With Wickens Wicked ReptilesHello and welcome to the last episode of 2023! As we wrap up 2023, let me quickly say thank you to everyone thats been listening along and supporting this year it truly means a lot to me. And if you haven’t already give the podcast a review on whatever platform you listen to it on it really helps the show out! 2023 has been an incredible year and I have big plans for 2024 so stay tuned!! Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast for th...
2023-12-301h 15
Daffy's Round TableMonitor Madness: Mangrove Monitors & Influencing Positive Behaviours!Episode #60 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode we’re joined by Paul Burrows of Paul’s Monitors. A reptile keeper based in the UK that has made a name for himself showing off the incredible relationship he has with his monitors. We discuss some off the differences between the reptile keeping hobby in Europe vs over here in North America We dive into monitor keeping where we talk about Paul’s experiences breeding monitors and what he does in terms of enrichment and handling to build the trust he has with his monitor...
2023-12-181h 37
Daffy's Round TableBreeding True Spiders & Scorpions & The Invert Hobby In Germany With Hannes Of Der_SpinnerEpisode #59 of Daffy’s Round Table! Our guest today is Hannes from @der_spinner on Instagram and he is joining us all the way from Germany!! In this episode we take a dive into the world of inverts and discuss Hannes’s Experience keeping and breeding true spiders & European Scorpions!Hannes has spent many years studying European scorpions and even IDs specimens for his local museum! We also briefly touch on all the reptile & invert expos that happen in Germany that Hannes attends!! Huge thank you...
2023-12-111h 20
Daffy's Round TableMonitor Madness: Gillen's Monitors & Herping Australia With Beaches Scaly BeastsEpisode #58 of Daffy’s Round Table! Today we’re joined by another guest all the way from Australia! So Ofcourse we had to discuss Herping in Australia! We also talk all about gillen’s monitors, and and what breeding them is like and we briefly touch on some of the other species this keeper is keeping, Like egernia, shinglebacks and Boyd’s forest dragons!Our guest for this episode is Luke from @BeachesScalyBeasts !! We’re also joined once again by Greg from beneath the canopy exotics as my cohost for t...
2023-12-041h 35
Daffy's Round TableMountain Horned Dragon Round Table (#2) The Frustrations Of BreedingHello everyone and welcome back to another Acanthosaura Round Table!!!It has been around 6 months since we did the last mountain horned dragon round table so we figured it was time to get together again and keep everyone updated!! And of course were joined again by the mountain horned dragon crew! JF of Beauregaurd reptiles & Eyal & Rebecca of the responsible reptile. Huge shoutout & thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible! Exo Terra...
2023-11-131h 28
Daffy's Round TableMonitor Madness: Kimberly Rocks & Tree Monitors with Canadian ColdbloodHello everybody and welcome to episode 56 of daffy round table! On todays episode were going to talk about monitors for the first time, we talk about all types of monitors from the more arid ones like Kimberly rocks, ackies & savannah monitors to the more tropical ones like tree monitors! And of course what better guest to have on for this episode than the monitor legend himself, Brandon of Canadian Coldblood! We discuss things like how Brandon sets up his monitors, his experiences breeding monitors for a very...
2023-11-061h 36
Daffy's Round TableRewilding Chronicles: Oophaga Lehmanni's Rebirth at Cali ZooHello everyone! and welcome back to episode 55 of Daffy's Round Table! In today's episode, we're diving into the concept of rewilding – exploring the possibilities of re-releasing species into their native habitats and whether they can truly thrive. To help us navigate this incredibly fascinating subject, we have two incredible guests on board, Carlos Galviz and Jack Small. Were going to be using the oophaga lehmanni project happening at Cali Zoo which Carlos is heavily involved in as a case study for our conversation.Also! I want to gi...
2023-10-251h 06
Daffy's Round TableReptile Surgery & Research with Dr. Kelsey ChapmanHello everyone and welcome to episode 54 of Daffy’s Round Table!In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Kelsey Chapman & we discuss reptile surgery and research and how hard it is to find information. We also discuss parasites in your collection, common reptile problems and controversies and how important gut loading and vitamin supplementation! Thank you Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Follow Dr. Chap...
2023-10-1059 min
Daffy's Round TableFiji Iguanas & Indigo Snakes (Drymarchon) with Alex of Alex_ReptileworldHello Everybody and welcome to Episode 53 of Daffy's Round Table! On this weeks episode we are joined by my good friend, the extraordinary reptile keeper & Breeder, Alex Cherukara!! Join us as we discuss Fiji Iguanas and Indigo Snakes (Drymarchon)! Two incredible species i have been obsessed with for a long time and Alex works with both! i had the pleasure of finally seeing both species in person while visiting Alex a few months back and it was an absolutely incredible experience. Thank you Exo Terra...
2023-10-0257 min
Daffy's Round TableReptile IMPORTS, CITES & NUTRITION Ashley Dezan of Northern Lights Reptile Imports & Repti-Bites! Co-hosted by Beneath The Canopy ExoticsHello everyone and welcome to episode 52 of Daffy’s round table! On this episode we are joined by Ashley of Northern Lights Reptile Imports and Reptibites! We’re also joined by Greg of beneath the canopy exotics as our co host for today! Join as as we discuss how northern lights reptile imports was started and discuss cites a little bit. We also dive into Ashley’s new product that just hit the market and is already making all our lives easier! Repti bites Thank you Ex...
2023-09-111h 01
Daffy's Round TableCollard Lizards, Monkey Tailed Skinks & More with James of Top Shelf GeckosHello everybody and welcome to episode 51 of Daffy’s Round Table! Todays guest is James of Top Shelf Geckos!! James is back again and this time were just hanging out and talking reptiles, we discuss Collard Lizards again, Monkey Tailed Skinks and just general reptile talk about a bunch of other species! Enjoy!!Follow Top Shelf Geckos on Instagram: https://instagram.com/topshelfgeckos?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Check out Top Shelf Geckos's Website: https://www.topshelfgeckos.ca/Check ou...
2023-09-031h 27
Daffy's Round TableWorking As A Wildlife Educator & Rehabilitator With Emma Lynne SampsonHello everybody and welcome to episode 50 of Daffy’s Round Table! Todays guest is Emma Lynne Sampson!! If you’ve been following the podcast for a while you may remember Emma from Episode 8 of the podcast where we discussed myths about chameleons and cat gecko husbandry!A lot has changed in Emma’s life since we last spoke to her, she moved to another province and started a new job and now we’re catching up with Emma 42 episodes later to hear all about her new job as a wildlife educator & rehabber! Follow...
2023-06-041h 26
Daffy's Round TableKeeping outdoors in Australia, Blue Tongue Skinks, & Boyd's forest dragons with Cooper Van Der WalEpisode 49 of Daffy’s round Table! On this episode I’m joined by my first Australian guest Coop of Coop’s Reptiles!! Join us as we discuss Australian herpetoculture, keeping reptiles outside, and finding reptiles in the wild. We also talk about blue tongue skinks, egernia and Boyd’s forest Dragons! Follow Coop on Instagram: https://instagram.com/coopvdw?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Subscribe to Coop’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@coopsreptiles2588
2023-04-3055 min
Daffy's Round TableWomen In The Reptile Hobby With Dominique DiFalco Of Modern Medusa Podcast!Hello everybody and welcome to episode 48 of Daffy’s Round Table! For this episode I am joined by the one and only Dominique difalco of the Modern Medusa podcast to discuss women in the hobby, the inspiration behind starting her podcast and creating the female herpers and reptile keepers group. We also talk about Dominique’s collection and her love for Green tree pythons!Huge thank you to thank exo terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo terra makes quality products for our pet re...
2023-04-161h 02
Daffy's Round TableMountain Horned Dragon Round Table! With The Responsible Reptile & Beauregard ReptilesHello everybody and welcome to episode 47 of Daffy’s Round Table! MOUNTAIN HORNED DRAGONS!!! It’s no secret that mountain horned dragons are one of my favourite species unfortunately they are hard to come by and information on their care is even harder to come by. That’s why for this episode I’ve invited two of my friends and fellow Acanthosaura keepers to help spread some more information on Mountain horned dragon husbandry and shed a light on how incredible this species really is! As always thank yo...
2023-04-021h 39
Daffy's Round TableShould Influencers Be Breeders?? With Beneath The Canopy Exotics, Top Shelf Geckos, & Modern ReptileHello everyone and welcome to episode 46 of Daffy’s round table. In this episode I’m joined by three incredible people to answer the question should influencers be breeders. All three of my guests today come from different backgrounds and have different experiences in the reptile hobby which also means that everyone has a different opinion when it comes to answering this question. Thank you Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at...
2023-03-051h 04
Daffy's Round TableJumping Spiders, Millipedes, & Centipedes. The Invert Hobby With Westgate ExoticsHello everybody and welcome to episode 45 Of Daffy’s Round Table. My guest for this episode is Connor of Westgate exotics to talk about inverts or bugs or creepy crawlies or whatever you want to call them. Join us to learn all about jumping spiders and millipedes and centipedes and isopods and all kinds of other awesome inverts.Follow Westgate Exotics on Instagram:https://instagram.com/westgateexotics?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=Follow Westgate Exotics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
2023-02-251h 49
Daffy's Round TableThe Story Of Understory Enterprises With Mark PepperHello everybody and welcome to episode 44 of Daffy’s Round table!In this episode we sit-down with mark pepper to hear the story of Understory Enterprises. How it was first founded. The work that was done to get dart frogs from Peru all the way to hobbyists in Canada and just general dart frog husbandry. Follow Understory Enterprises on IG: https://instagram.com/understory_enterprises_inc?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=Check out Understory Enterprises’s website:https://www.understoryenterprises.com/H...
2023-02-1948 min
Daffy's Round TableTailoring Your Reptile Selection To Your Reptile Room Design With Billy Sveen Of CreepersherpetocultureHello everybody and welcome to episode 43 of Daffy’s Round table!For this episode we have Billy Sveen of creepers herpetoculture. Billy was a guest on project herpetoculture where they talked about developing his 10 tenants, what they included and the importance of developing tenets. This is a really good episode that I highly recommend you check out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-animals-at-home-network/id1417631716?i=1000585882440 I enjoyed this episode so much that I decided to have Billy on to discuss burnout in the hobby tailoring your repti...
2023-02-1249 min
Daffy's Round TableThe Ant Hobby & The Story Of Discoid Roaches with Zachary of Canada Ant ColonyHello everybody and welcome to episode 42 of Daffy’s Round Table!On todays episode we step away from reptiles to learn about another niche hobby. Ants!I met Zachary from the Canada Ant Colony at one of the expos a few months ago and went down a rabbit hole of looking up ants after seeing his booth. So I reached out to him and he agreed to come on the show and teach us about ants! We talk all about the different species of ants in the hobby, how to setup a formicarium fo...
2022-12-181h 01
Daffy's Round TableRethinking "Best Reptiles For Beginners" Lists With JayhayJayHello everybody and welcome to episode 41 off Daffy’s round table. On this episode I’m joined once again by my good friend Jenn aka Jayhayjay. Today’s episode is going to be a little different. Jenn and I discuss why new comers to the hobby generally stick to species like ball pythons, leopard geckos and cresties. We discuss why diversifying your keeping portfolio is important and what we as breeders can do to create a shift into popularizing other species. Huge shoutout and thank you to Exo Terra for sponsorin...
2022-12-031h 32
Daffy's Round TableAll Things Collared Lizards with James Graham Of TopShelf GeckosHello everybody and welcome to episode 40 of Daffy’s Round Table! In this episode I am joined by James of Top Shelf geckos and we’re going to be talking about collard lizards! I get into why I wanted to discuss this species in the episode but the second I saw them on James’s booths at one of the expos I immediately knew I wanted to do an episode on them. We get into collard lizard natural history, husbandry and James’s experiences breeding them. We also discuss the scary Devriesea agamarum where it comes from...
2022-11-271h 25
Daffy's Round TableCommon Reptile Diseases & Reptile Supplementation with Dr. Brown DVM (Lygowill)Hello everybody and welcome to episode 39 of Daffy’s Round Table!For todays episode I have Dr. Alec Brown DVM joining me to tell us his experiences as a reptile vet and teach us how we can better our husbandry and hopefully reduce the need for vet visits! We discuss common cases seen in reptiles and what causes them as well as the problem with reptile supplements and when UVB use is needed. Huge thank you to the shows sponsor Exo Terra for sponsoring the show and making this episode poss...
2022-11-191h 05
Daffy's Round TableKeeping Turtles In Captivity & Diamond Back Terrapins With Dan The Turtle Man!Hello everybody and welcomed to episode 38 of Daffy’s Round Table! My guest for today's episode is Dan the turtle man!Join us as we discuss different species of turtles, which species make good pets and the best way to setup your pet turtle. We also take a deep dive into diamond back terrapin husbandry, and Dan’s experiences with breeding. Huge shoutout and thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terr...
2022-11-121h 16
Daffy's Round TableThe Exo Terra Game Show!! Featuring Jesse De Luca & James EllisWelcome to the Exo Terra Game Show!! On this episode I’m joined by James Ellis, reptile manager at Critter Jungle and Jesse De Luca, acting manager of Exo Terra in Canada! Join us as we compare different Exo Terra products like the Tropical Plant Growth LED, the Landscaping Substrate and the Monsoon spraying systems. We also end the episode on a guess the species game, play along and see if you can guess the species before we do! Thank you to Exo Terra for co...
2022-11-0544 min
Daffy's Round TableKeeping Caudates in Captivity Successfully with Josiah of Serpents and SalamandersHello everybody and welcome to episode 36 of Daffy’s Round Table!One niche that I’m a really big fan of in this hobby is caudates. I keep a few species myself but don’t still consider myself a beginner and have tons of questions. In this episode my guest is Josiah from serpents and salamanders and we’re going to talk all about his experiences raising and breeding these incredible animals! Thank you to Exo Terra for continuing to sponsor this podcast and making this episode possible...
2022-10-231h 03
Daffy's Round TableDIY in the Fish Hobby vs the Reptile Hobby with Greg Nikitin of Beneath The Canopy ExoticsHello everybody and welcome back to episode 35 of Daffy’s round table. This week we’re gonna tackle a concept that we’ve discussed in multiple episodes and it’s also been discussed on both the amphibicast podcast and the animals at home podcast. I’m referring to the differences between the aquarium hobby and the reptile hobby. We’re going to be discussing the different technology and the different DIY strategies that exist in both. My guest for today is Greg Nikitin of Beneath The Canopy Exotics. Greg has been in both the aquar...
2022-10-1654 min
Daffy's Round TableAlternative Feeders to Fruit Flies & Facility Tour with Chase Jennings of Houston Frogs (Part 2)Welcome to episode 34 of Daffy’s Round Table and part 2 of my conversation with Chase Jennings of Houston Frogs! Last week we discussed how Chase cultures mushrooms, mycelium and other plants for use in our vivariums And we discussed all the awesome products he’s working on to advance the dart frog hobby! This week we discuss different feeder options and get a tour of one of the Houston Frogs facilities! A huge thank you to the show’s sponsor Exo Terra for making this episode possible. Exo Terra...
2022-10-0856 min
Daffy's Round TableNew Innovative Products for the Frog Hobby with Chase Jennings of Houston Frogs (Part 1)Hello everybody and welcome to episode 33 of Daffy’s round table This week I have another special episode for the frog nerds!Chase Jennings of Houston Frogs is doing some crazy innovative stuff for the frog hobby from temperature indicators and emergency frog care packages to culturing fungi and all sorts of tissue culture plants for use in our vivariums. Join me as chase tells us the Houston frogs story and talks about all the awesome products he’s working on. A special thank you to the shows sponsor exo terra for maki...
2022-10-0153 min
Daffy's Round TableVenom Extraction & Venom in Medicine with Nathaniel Frank of MToxins Venom LabWelcome to episode 32 of Daffy’s round table. Living in Canada snake bites are not something we have to worry about too often but in some parts of the world snake bites can be a big problem. The world health organization estimates around 1.8-2.7 million envenomations each year. These bites end up in limb amputations, permanent disabilities and in many cases death. Most of these bites happen in Africa, Asia & Central & South America where in many areas medical resources are sparse. Unfortunately. Regardless where you are in th...
2022-09-241h 14
Daffy's Round TableManaging Large Reptile Rooms with Jenn Haylor aka JayhayjayHello everybody and welcome to episode 31 of Daffy’s Round Table. In todays episode we’re going to be talking about managing larger collections, tips to organize yourself and how to not get overwhelmed.Todays guest is the the perfect guest for this conversation and not because she has a huge collection but because of how she handles this giant collection beautifully and manages to do so with two full time jobs and four kids. No excuses people. That’s right I’m talking about Jenn Haylor aka JayhayJay and today we’re going to tak...
2022-09-101h 58
Daffy's Round TableThe Ocellated Skink with Avery Binns of The Reptile BinnEpisode 30 of Daffy’s Round Table! For todays episode I have another good friend of mine and another reptile keeper from the Ottawa area, Avery Binns, and we’re going to talk all about the ocellated skink. We discuss Avery’s experiences keeping and breeding these incredible species and what their future in the hobby looks like. And Ofcourse a special thanks to the show’s sponsor Exo Terra for making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. If...
2022-09-031h 03
Daffy's Round TableDark Days: A Blackout Survival Guide for Fish and Reptile Keepers with Jenn Haylor & Theo Tsangaris (Part 2)Welcome to your survival guide for power outages.On this episode I’m joined by my good friends Jenn Haylor & Theo Tsangaris to talk about the “derecho” storm that hit Canada in May 2022 and how it affected fish and reptile keepers. We also discuss what would be included in an ideal survival kit and how you can be ready if something like this happens in your area! And Ofcourse a special thanks to the show’s sponsor Exo Terra for making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel...
2022-08-2749 min
Daffy's Round TableDark Days: A Blackout Survival Guide for Fish and Reptile Keepers with Jenn Haylor & Theo Tsangaris (Part 1)Welcome to your survival guide for power outages in an animal room.On this episode I’m joined by my good friends Jenn Haylor & Theo Tsangaris to talk about the “derecho” storm that hit Ontario in May 2022 and how it affected fish and reptile keepers. We also discuss what would be included in an ideal survival kit and how you can be ready if something like this happens in your area! And Ofcourse a special thanks to the show’s sponsor Exo Terra for making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet repti...
2022-08-2059 min
Daffy's Round TableLeopard Gecko Morphs & Mutation with Derek Bird of Birdseyeherping!Hello everybody and welcome to episode 27 of Daffy’s Round Table On this episode were talking leopard geckos with Derek Bird of BirdseyeherpingDerek is a good friend of mine who is also based here in Ottawa and so we’re frequently hanging out and having interesting conversations about reptiles Ofcourse so I figured we might aswell hit record and share some of those conversations with you guys! Today we’re talking about problems commonly seen in leopard geckos both from poor husbandry and morph mutations caused by over breeding! ...
2022-08-131h 21
Daffy's Round TablePython Talk & Snake Nutrition with Billy Hunt of Uwabami ReptilesHello everybody and welcome to episode 26 of Daffy’s Round Table On this episode we’re talking pythons with Billy Hunt of Uwabami Reptiles. Billy is an incredible breeder who has worked with many different types of pythons over the years and today we’re going to talk about his experiences keeping and breeding these beautiful snakes as well as what cool projects he’s working on. We also cover nutrition and a few of the different feeders available to keepers in the hobby! So if you want to learn about ca...
2022-08-041h 11
Daffy's Round TableAn expedition into Exo Terra; my talk with Jesse De Luca, product specialist at Exo Terra!On this episode I had the honour of sitting down with Jesse deluca the National Product Specialist at Exo Terra and talking about how Exo Terra changed the hobby, the exo terra expeditions and picking his brain about some of his favourite Exo Terra products! We also talk about Jesse’s collection at home and his experiences with wildlife photography and leaving out trail cameras to see what wildlife is walking around when no one’s in the area. A big thank you to the show’s sponsor Exo Terra for making this episode possible. Exo Terr...
2022-07-221h 35
Daffy's Round TableCosta Rica Round Table with Wicken's Wicked Reptiles, Reptiliatus & Alpha Reptile (Part 2)Episode 24 of Daffy’s round table and part 2 of the Costa Rica Round Table with Adam of Wicken’s Wicked Reptiles, Dayyan of Reptiliatus and Mike of Alpha Reptile & the Jungle Vault. In part 1 of the episode we talked about the experiences the boys had on Caribbean side of Costa Rica as well as the cloud forest. This episode we hear about what they got up to on pacific side, the crocodile bridge and the search for the black-headed bushmaster!! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever...
2022-06-091h 11
Daffy's Round TableCosta Rica Round Table with Wicken's Wicked Reptiles, Reptiliatus & Alpha Reptile (Part 1)Episode 23 of Daffy’s round table and this week we’re joined by Adam of Wicken’s Wicked Reptiles, Dayyan of Reptiliatus and Mike of Alpha Reptile & the Jungle Vault. As many of you already know the boys took an incredible trip down to Costa Rica to go herping for some super rare reptiles and amphibians, in this episode they tell us all about their experiences there!! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Special thanks to the show’s sponsor Exo...
2022-05-251h 02
Daffy's Round TableGreen Tree Pythons (Chondros!!) with Justin Smith of PalmettocoastexoticsEpisode 22 of Daffy’s round table and this week we’re joined once again by Justin Smith of Palmettocoastexotics, the Chondrocast & the Herpetoculture Network. Join us as we discuss one of Justin’s favourite species, Green Tree Pythons aka Chondros!! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Special thanks to the show’s sponsor Exo Terra for making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Follow Justin on Inst...
2022-05-181h 18
AmphibiCastEpisode 86. Dart Frogs, Podcasting and More with Fadi Naddeh of Daffys Round TableTonight I am joined by fellow podcaster Fadi Naddeh of Daffy's Round Table and Daffy's Reptiles. We compare and discuss some different methods of rearing dart frog tadpoles, how Fadi got into podcasting, prolapses in Spanish Ribbed Newts, and we also discuss some of the worst dart frog enclosures we've ever seen on the internet!Be sure to check out Fadi's Podcast Daffy's Round Table on all Podcast PlayersAlso follow Fadi on Instagram @daffysreptiles and his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0vB5K2RXShdjvlLKWMbXAgTo support the show by becoming...
2022-04-291h 06
Daffy's Round TableThe Art of Terrascaping with Champion Terrascaper Nicolas of NG Terrariums!Episode 21 of Daffy’s round table and this week we’re joined by a world champion terra scaper! We’re joined by Nicolas from NG terrariums for todays episode and he’s going teach us all about the wonderful art of terra scaping and the process behind it! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Special thanks to the show’s sponsor Exo Terra for making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home.
2022-04-211h 21
Daffy's Round TableAll Things shrimp with Theo Tsangaris (Part 2)Episode 20 of Daffy’s round table and part 2 of our shrimp talk with Theo Tsangaris. This weeks episode we dive deeper into shrimp nutrition and what Theo likes to feed his shrimp. We also touch on what Theo calls “the aquarium undesirables”. Undesirables are aquarium pets like planar hydra and scuds that occur in our aquariums, we discuss why they are so common in a shrimp tank and what you can do to battle them! Follow Theo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/naturestate7?utm_medium=copy_link
2022-04-0947 min
Daffy's Round TableAll Things shrimp with Theo Tsangaris (Part 1)Episode 19 of Daffy’s round table! This week we’re joined by a very good friend of mine and somebody I consider a mentor when it comes to the aquarium hobby, Theo Tsangaris. Join us as Theo teaches all about the Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp, from how to setup the tank to shrimp nutrition. This is part 1 of my two part conversation with theo about shrimp so make sure you stick around for next week! Follow Theo on Instagram: https://instagram...
2022-04-0251 min
Daffy's Round TableAll things Oophaga and building vivariums with Troy Goldberg of Troy’s Tropical GarageEpisode 18 of Daffy’s Round Table and it’s another dart frog one!My guest today needs no introduction, he has an incredible collection of frogs in some of the most beautiful tanks i’ve ever seen, Were joined today by Troy Goldberg! Join us as we discuss all things Oophaga from their natural history to their husbandry in captivity We also discuss some of troys vivarium building methods as well as touch on his 350 gallon paludarium.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Tab...
2022-03-241h 44
Daffy's Round TableEpipedobates & Dart Frog Nutrition with Dan of AmphibiCast!Episode #17 of Daffy’s Round Table. My guest for this week is the host of the AmphibiCast podcast which is a podcast I’ve been pretty hooked on lately. Dan brings on some of the coolest guests to discuss some interesting papers on dart frogs and all amphibians in general. For todays episode were going to discuss some of the papers from past AmphibiCast episodes. We also discuss Dan’s collection and his success keeping and breeding epipedobates and what he does for tadpole nutrition. Finally we briefly touch on a species we haven’t discussed here on the po...
2022-03-161h 11
Daffy's Round TableKnobTail Geckos! with Phil Wolf of Knobtails.IGEpisode #16 of Daffy’s Round table and we’re joined by Phil wolf of @Knobtails.IG another member of herpetoculture network and co-host of snakes and stogies and venom exchange radio! In this episode Phil teaches us about all things Knob tail gecko from different Nephrurus subspecies and their natural history to how they are kept and bred in captivity. We also briefly discuss Phils love for venomous reptiles and what he found on his herping trip to Texas! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever...
2022-03-091h 02
Daffy's Round TablePythons vs Colubrids with Jacob Bratz of Long Leaf Reptilia!Episode #15 of Daffy’s Round table! In this episode we’re joined by Jacob Bratz of Longleafreptilia to discuss the differences between keeping Morelia and keeping Colubrids. Jacob breaks down different species of Morelia, his experiences keeping and breeding carpet pythons, and why his colubrid collection is getting much bigger! Jacob also shares his experiences road cruising and herping in North Carolina!! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Follow Longleafreptilia on instagram: https://ww...
2022-03-021h 10
The Herpetoculture NetworkSnakes & Stogies Ep. 109 - Fadi Naddeh & JakeFadi Naddeh of Daffy's Reptiles and Bratz join us this week!
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2022-02-222h 34
Daffy's Round TableAll Things Dart Frogs with Alex Menke Of FrogDaddy (Part 2)Episode #14 of Daffy’s Round table and part 2 of the all things dart frogs conversation featuring Alex Menke founder of FrogDaddy. Join us as we take a deep dive into dart frog husbandry, diet and supplementation. We also discuss why breeding dart frogs in captivity is super important!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Check out FrogDaddy’s Website: https://frogdaddy.netFollow FrogDaddy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frogdaddy_/...
2022-02-0358 min
Daffy's Round TableAll Things Dart Frogs with Alex Menke Of FrogDaddy (Part 1)Episode #13 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Alex Menke founder of FrogDaddy. Join me for part 1 of my conversation with Alex as we discuss all things dart frogs, including husbandry, frogs in the wild, and some of the misconceptions of dart frog keeping. Make sure to check again net week for part 2 of this conservation where we dig deeper into dart frog care. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Check out FrogDaddy’s Website: https://frogdaddy.netFollow Fro...
2022-01-2046 min
Daffy's Round TableTelemedicine and Fish Medicine with Dr. Kristopher Chandroo with the Canadian Fish Vet.Episode #12 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Dr. Kristopher Chandroo. Join us as Dr. Kris and I discuss all the work he has been doing with telemedicine as the Canadian fish vet and all the challenges that go with it. We also discuss consciousness in fish and wether fish are truly sentient. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Get a free online assessment for your fish: https://canadianfishvet.com/
2021-12-2355 min
Daffy's Round TableJustin Smith of Palmetto Coast Exotics & The Herpetoculture Network!Episode #11 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Justin Smith of Palmetto Coast Exotics & The Herpetoculture Network! Join us as Justin and I discuss all the work he has been doing with the herpetoculture network and his four podcasts, the herpetoculture magazine and his own collection. We also go over different aspects and trends in the hobby and how social media is affecting them! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Check out The Herpetoculture Network:Sound...
2021-12-151h 07
Daffy's Round TableThe Evolution of Amphibians with Dr. Hillary MaddinEpisode #10 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Dr. Hillary Maddin. Dr. Hillary is a vertebrate paleontologist and evolutionary developmental biologist. Join us as we discuss the evolution of amphibians and some of the research that goes on in the Maddin Lab!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Check out the Maddin lab website:https://maddinlab.com/Follow Dr. Hillary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evo_deva...
2021-12-0145 min
Daffy's Round TableParoedura Picta and Other Rare Geckos with Wally Kern of Supreme Gecko!Episode #9 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Wally Kern of Supreme Gecko. Join us as Wally tells us about his reptile room containing over 60 different species of geckos. We also take a deep dive into some of Wally’s favourite species including Paroedura picta, Paroedura bastardi, Crytodactylus elok and Pachydactylus oreophilus!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Check out the Supreme Gecko website:https://www.supremegecko.comFollow Supreme Gecko: Instagram:htt...
2021-11-2455 min
The Herpetoculture NetworkFadi Naddeh of Daffy's ReptilesFadi Naddeh of Daffy's Reptiles is our guest this week from Canada!
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2021-11-192h 04
Daffy's Round TableBusting Chameleon Myths and Different Species Husbandry with Emma Lynne Sampson!In this episode my guest Emma Lynne Sampson and I discuss the husbandry of the wide variety of species she keeps including her Parsons chameleons, cat geckos, leaf tail gecko and many others! Emma also busts all the common myths about chameleons and common misconceptions in the hobby. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Follow Emma!: Instagram: https://instagram.com/emmasam99 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/EmmaLynneSampson
2021-09-1540 min
Daffy's Round TableAll things Leachies (Rhacodactylus leachianus) with James Ellis.Episode #7 of Daffy’s Round table featuring James Ellis of @i_am_Nomad_. Join us as James my personal encyclopedia on all things leachies helps us break down what is needed for leachianus care and breeding. We also discuss natural history, the different locales as well as the morphs coming out of those locals. If you’re able to watch this episode i highly recommend it over listening as we recorded this at James’s house and he does pull out a few leachies for us. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Tabl...
2021-09-0854 min
Daffy's Round TableLeopard Geckos in depth & Rescuing Reptiles with Birdseyeherping!Episode #6 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Derek bird of Birdseyeherping. Join us as Derek breaks down Leopard Gecko genetics and explains why the enigma morph, Lemon frost morph among other morphs cause neurological problems, as well as the problems associated with inbreeding. Derek also goes in depth on his experiences rescuing reptiles and what metabolic bone disease does to them. Finally we discuss herping in Brazil where Derek grew up!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Follow Birdseyeherping: Instagram: https://www.in...
2021-08-1858 min
Daffy's Round TableWhy it's Important for Killifish Keepers to Breed with Gary Elson (Part 2)Episode #5 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Gary Elson. Join us in part 2 of our talk with Gary about all things killifish. In this part we discuss collection methods, water parameters and why breeding Killifish is super important for the hobby! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Links discussed: Join the Canadian Killifish Exchange group on band: https://band.us/n/a3af5cF363O1mSouthern Ontario Killifish Society: https...
2021-07-0745 min
Daffy's Round TableAll things Killifish with Gary Elson (Part 1)Episode #4 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Gary Elson. Join us as Gary talks about all things killifish from the natural history and collection to the breeding secrets and everything inbetween! This is part 1 of my talk with Gary so make sure you come back next week for part 2! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Follow Daffy: Instagram: @DaffysreptilesTwitter: @DaffysreptilesFacebook: Facebook.com/DaffysreptilesTiktok: @DaffysreptilesBusiness: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
2021-06-3043 min
Daffy's Round TableTraining Crocodilians and Florida's Invasive Species with MadbioreptilesEpisode #3 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Chuckey of Madbioreptiles. Join us as Chuckey talks about the 500 species (no i am not exaggerating!) of invasive species they have in Florida and explains all the tricks and tips of training crocodiles, alligators, and caimans. If you want learn all about the crazy wildlife they have in Florida then this episode is for you!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Follow Madbioreptiles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madbioreptiles/Youtube: https://www.youtube...
2021-06-2344 min
Daffy's Round TableWorking as a Traveling Zookeeper with RedsFaunaverseEpisode #2 of Daffy’s Round table featuring Natasha Von Richter of Redsfaunaverse. Join us as red talks about all her cool jobs in the animal world. A sales associate at a pet store, a Veterinary assistant and a travelling zookeeper??? If you’re wondering if you would enjoy working with animals then this episode is for you!! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy’s Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Follow RedsFaunaVerse: https://www.instagram.com/redsfaunaverse/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVY8uF-7IMfXOqQhmYPnpDwLinks di...
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