Daffy's Round Table

Episode #149 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I'm joined by Kjell from Home Ecosystems, Bjurny and PlantArt and we dive into what I genuinely believe is the future of reptile and plant keeping. We talk about Home Ecosystems, a new hardware platform that allows keepers to automate and monitor virtually every aspect of their enclosures from lighting and heating to humidity, fogging, and more...

Episode #148 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I'm joined by Jaffy from Jaffy's Exotics for a deep dive into the world of green tree pythons. We discuss the differences between ball python genetics and morphs versus green tree python phenotypes and localities, and break down what makes green tree pythons so fascinating to work with. Jaffy explains how designer chondros are produced, why the...

Episode #147 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I sit down with Rachael Pan from Jabba’s Reptile Room for a full deep dive into savannah monitors. We break down the myths surrounding their care, why so many imports struggle, and how Rachael works with them to create healthy, handleable animals. We also discuss her success with zebra skinks, white-spotted geckos (Tarentola annularis), and her...

Episode #146 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Billy Rows off Mutation Creation, one of the most well-known names in the ball python world. We talk about how Billy first got started with ball pythons, his recent move, some of the projects he’s most excited about right now, and what he thinks is next for the ball python hobby. We also get into the current state of the ball pyth...

Episode #145 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with David Beettam from Clubtail Exotics for a deep dive into Pachydactylus geckos. David shares his experience keeping and breeding multiple species of Pachydactylus, detailing their care, feeding, and incubation methods. We also spotlight the scorpion-tailed gecko ( Pristurus carteri ) and touch on the bynoe's gecko...

Episode #144 of Daffy's Round Tables! On this episode I'm joined by Rae from Rae’s Reptiles, and in this episode we talk all about doing reptile education shows. We get into what it’s like bringing reptiles into schools, birthday parties, and live events, what makes a good education animal, and how to create a show that’s fun, memorable, and actually teaches people something. We also talk about ho...

Episode #143 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I’m joined by Jordan Veasley, better known as Jungle Jordan, and we’re stepping outside the reptile world! We dive into Jordan’s journey as a zookeeper and educator, breaking down what it really takes to get into the zoo industry, as a keeper or in other vital roles. We explore how he inspires the next generation to care about wildlife and we d...

Episode #142 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I’m joined by Malik from Goat’s Wildlife for a fascinating dive into the world of giant monitors. Malik shares his experience keeping croc monitors, Nile monitors, Mertens monitors, and more. We break down his enclosure setups, from creating ideal spaces for notoriously challenging species to the innovative use of “grow tents” and walk-in desig...

Episode #142 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Nick Lillis from Unlimited Exotics, who is also one of the co-hosts of the Monitor Brains Podcast. I’m also joined by Adam Wickens from Wickens Wicked Reptiles as co-host for this one, because we’re going deep into the world of monitor lizards. We spend a lot of time talking about crocodile monitors, what makes them so unique, Nic...

Episode #140 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Shan Melanson, a very well respected breeder in the Morelia world. Shan works with an awesome lineup of species including inland pythons, diamond pythons, Bredl’s pythons, and carpet pythons, and in this episode we take a deep dive into how he approaches breeding them. We talk about breeding strategies, cooling snakes down for win...

Episode #139 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m beyond excited to welcome Mariah from Reptifiles! If you’ve ever Googled a reptile care guide, chances are you’ve landed on her incredibly detailed work. We chat about how she first got into the reptile hobby, her path to becoming a reptile husbandry specialist, and how Reptifiles came to life. Of course, we dive deep into her famous care g...

Episode #138 of Daffy's Round Table! On this laid-back episode, I’m joined by the man Mike Schade from Port Credit Pets. This was recorded the night before the reptile expo, we were just hanging out, and we decided to hit record for a no-holds-barred conversation about the reptile industry. We’re talking about how the scene’s evolved over the last decade, sharing stories about the OGs who’ve shape...

Episode #137 of Daffy's Round Table! In today’s episode, we’re hanging out with the one and only Khai Phan a.k.a. Big_Lizard1o3 or the mastermind behind Mangrove Mecca. Kai is a wizard with monitor lizards especially mangroves monitors and he’s also got the whole feeder insect breeding game down to a science. We get into the details of how he raises everything from grasshoppers to roaches, cricket...

Episode #136 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Tyler from The Chameleon Collective. We start off talking about how he first got into reptile keeping (spoiler: mountain horn dragons had a big role) and then talk about Tyler’s current collection and some of the species he’s working with, including the Knuckles Mountain Pygmy Lizard (Cophotis dumbara) that he’s currently breeding...

Episode #135 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Nathaniel Gibson, CEO and founder of the Apollo Reptiles Co-op. We dive into the story behind the co-op, why it exists, how it originally started as a rescue, and what led to the transition into a cooperative model focused on accountability and ethical breeding standards. Nathaniel breaks down what “ethical standards” actually mea...

Episode #134 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, we’re welcoming back JD from Slithering Oddities for round two of our Antaresia deep dive! If you’re into Children’s pythons or any of the Antaresia species this episode is for you! This time around, JD’s talks about his upcoming breeding projects, how he manages temperatures and fine-tunes the breeding cycle, plus his go-to tips for incubation...

Episode #133 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I sit down with Jason from Ghouls and Geckos and the Gecko Exchange Podcast Network to dive into some of the more uncommon species he’s keeping with a big focus on Strophurus geckos. Jason keeps several species of Strophurus, and we break down what makes them so interesting to work with, how he sets them up, and what he’s learned from breeding...

Episode #132 Of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode I sit down with Michael Gillian, co-host of the Reptile Rejects Podcast, to talk snakes, setups, and everything in between. Michael keeps a wide range of species, and in this conversation we dive into some of the more unique and underrated snakes he’s working with including Trans-Pecos rat snakes, pine snakes, and lesser-seen boas. We also get i...

Hello everyone! We're back!! This is not an official episode but more of an update on where I was in December, why no new episodes were released and plans moving forward. New episodes starting again this week! Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: SwiftTailVet.com Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: IncogInvertsCanada.com Support the podcast, che...

Episode #130 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode of Daffy’s Round Table, I’m joined by Preston from @Natures_in_a_nutshell one of the talented competitors at the Tinley NARBC Enclosure Build-Off hosted by Chewy & Wickens Wicked Reptiles. We chat all about what it takes to prepare for a high-stakes build like that, from the initial vision to the finishing touches. Preston walks us through t...

Episode #129 Of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I sit down with Wally Kern, the creator behind Supreme Gecko, for a deep dive into one of the most underrated species in the hobby: Pictus Geckos (Paroedura picta). Wally has been working with pictus for years and brings a TON of experience to the table. We break down everything you need to know about this species from husbandry and feeding to...

Episode #128 Of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode of Daffy’s Round Table, I’m joined by Dominic Carbonneau from Dom’s Reptiles, a highly respected breeder in the Morelia world. We talk all things Carpet Pythons, from species and locales to morphs and breeding strategies. Dom gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how he manages his animals, including his quarantine setup, nidovirus protocols, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Carvalho, Senior Reptile Keeper at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park — This zoo houses more crocodilian species there anywhere else in the world. Dan shares what it’s like to work closely with 25 of those species, how crocodilian care and research has evolved over the years, and what the process looks like when new species are split and described by...

Episode #126 of Daffy’s Round Table! In this episode, I’m joined by a guest who truly needs no introduction—Tanner Serpa of SerpaDesign. Tanner has been inspiring keepers, creators, and nature lovers for over a decade with his beautifully crafted vivariums, aquascapes, and naturalistic builds. I’ve personally been watching his content for nearly 10 years now, so it was a real honor to finally have...

Episode #125 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I sit down with Jen from Cigar City Exotics to talk about two of the most stunning arboreal snakes in the hobby: Green Tree Pythons and Amazon Tree Boas. We dive deep into husbandry tips, enclosure setups, and the differences (and similarities) between the two species. Jen shares her personal experience working with both GTPs and ATBs, the lear...