The Wild Type Podcast

Learn our best tips for building trust and taming down even the feistiest of reptiles -- including yellow anacondas and chameleons! Then we wrap up this week’s episode with an “Are You the Type of Girl to” segment and chat about the pros and cons of working in an office and being remote. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow th...

It happens to the best of us... our reptiles have escaped multiple times! We're sharing our escape stories and tips for preventing your reptiles from getting out of their enclosures. Then we answer some questions from the audience including what reptiles intimidate us, our biggest challeneges in the hobby, and what we would change about the reptile community. Get early access to episodes: https://...

This is one of our most highly request episodes! We're giving you all of our pro tips for setting up a bioactive reptile enclosure including what subtrates, plants, and isopods to use! Then we wrap it up with a fun segment of Smash or Pass: 90's PBS kids shows edition. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the podcast: - https:...

Male and female reptiles can be different colors, sizes, and even have different care requirements and we're going to talk about them all. Then get a behind-the-scenes look into how we edit and run the podcast episode and social clips. We wrap up this episode by talking about Neptune's new foster veiled chameleon named Socks!! Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t...

We went to our first reptile expo of the year, NARBC Dallas!! We had so much fun getting to meet our listeners, checking out the new venue, and seeing some familiar and new vendors. We chat about our thoughts on the show — both good, and maybe not so good... Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the podcast: - https://www.insta...

Rehoming pets is such a hot topic that is typically looked down upon but sometimes rehoming is the best choice for you and your animal. We also chat about some recent encounters with guys hitting on us at super random places and finish the episode with a round of Are You the Type of Girl to: buy or DIY? Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/sub...

Vet care is an important topic when it comes to exotic pets. But is it necessary? We talk about the pros and cons of exotic vets and share our tips for finding a good vet! Then we answer a voice message from our listeners asking how we got into reptiles, and finish the up episode with our latest Blind Ranking segment -- but this one is going to be a bit different… Get early access to episodes: htt...

Reptile obesity is a very serious problem and we discuss the ways that you can tell if your reptile is overweight as well as things you can do to keep them healthy. Then we answer one of your question's about our tips for gaining traction as a reptile content creator and wrap up the episode with an update on Lyssa's enclosure builds. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify...

Lyssa likes to keep lots of different species whereas Neptune's mom likes to specialize in chameleons. Listen to us discuss the pros and cons of keeping a variety of species versus just a few. Then we answer a question from you about our favorite crested gecko morph and finish this episode with another round of "Are You The Type of Girl to" and today we're talking about earrings....

Reptile keeping can be expensive! We're sharing some different ways that you can save money on keeping reptiles like breeding your own bugs, building your own enclosure, and shopping at hardware stores. Then we listen to our first voice message from you and do another round of Smash or Pass: Easter Candy edition! Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-ty...

We all make mistakes. We're sharing some of our worst mistakes with all of you in the hopes that you can learn from them and recognize that even when we try our best, mistakes still happen. Then we answer one of your questions about rehoming other people's pets. We wrap up with another round of "Are You the Type of Girl to" and this one is about giving guys code names before you...

It's no secret that lots of people get their reptiles from places like Petco and PetSmart. We discuss what would need to change in order for us to support buying reptiles from a chain pet store including the improper display enclosures, incorrect supplies, and sick animals. Then it's time for another blind ranking so grab your passport and pack your bags and get ready to hear what vacation...

It can be hard trying to keep up with reptile words and terminology. But have no fear, we’re here to help you out and explain what they mean! And did you know dating apps have the option to say you have pet reptiles?! You’ll want to stick around to hear our thoughts on that… Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the podcast: -...

Are bearded dragons and ball pythons good "beginner" pets? We don't think so! We chat all about why some reptiles are considered "beginner" and "advanced" and give our recommendations for the best first pet reptiles. Then we talk about our tips for bachelorette parties and hear about Lyssa's Bach Party in New Orleans! Get early access to episodes: https://podc...

How do you find a pet sitter for your reptiles? We share some of our favorite tips for petting sitting and crazy stories like finding a dead chameleon! We talk about our Valentine's Day plans and traditions and wrap up this episode by talking about some of our listener's dream species. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the...

Breeding reptiles is essential to keeping the hobby going but there are a lot of things to consider when deciding if you should breed your reptiles. We talk about the space & time requirements and the unethical practice of culling. We wrap up this week's episode with a little chat about friendships. Follow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewi...

Movies like Tangled, How to Train Your Dragon, Indiana Jones, The Jungle Book are famous for the reptiles in the movie. We dive into what the impact those characters had on the reptile hobby as well as chat about our thoughts on naturalistic vs. bioactive enclosures. Follow the podcast: -   / thewildtypepodcast   -   / thewildtypepodcast   - Merch: https://my-store-efee6d.creator-sprin... Follow N...

We've been to tons of reptile expos and we wanted to share our best tips and tricks and things to avoid when you're at one. Learn what reptile got us into the hobby and we wrap up by sharing things we look for on a dating app profile and what NOT to do. Follow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast - Merch: https://my-store...

This is our toughest episode yet... talking about how to handle the loss of a reptile. It's not something a lot of people talk about but we wanted to share our experiences and we hope this helps fellow keepers. We take a moment to discuss the legacy of Brian Barczyk and his impact on the reptile hobby and wrap up the episode by blind ranking different desserts. Follow the podcast: -   / thewil...

No gatekeeping here! We've both been making money as reptile influencers for a few years now so we wanted to share the different ways we've been able to do that including brand deals, affiliate programs, merch consulting, etc. Keep listening to hear our thoughts on New Year's resolutions and what our goals are for 2024. Follow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast...

Learn how we met and became friends along with our tips for making friends in the reptile community! And stick around to here us answer YOUR questions you submitted and rank our favorite appetizers. Follow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast - Merch: https://my-store-efee6d.creator-spring.com Follow Neptune the Chameleon: - http...

Picking out the name for your pet reptile is not easy and something we get asked about often! Tune in and hear how Neptune and Tarzan got their names and overused names everyone seems to be using! Then stick around for this week's Reptile Mom Hot Take: surviving is not thriving. You're gonna want to hear what we have to say about that!  Follow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewi...

There's a lot that goes into owning and caring for a pet reptile. This episode we talk about the mistakes we see new keepers make all of the time. Including using the improper UVB, using reptile carpet, and only feeding your reptile mealworms. With the weather getting colder in this week's 'Tips from the Pros' we talk about ways to keep your reptile warm.  Follow the podcast: - htt...

Keeping lots of animals is pretty common in the reptile hobby, but at what point is it too many animals? We discuss the max number of animals we would keep and the days of reptile keeping when people would have hundreds of animals. And are you the type of girl to pay on the first date or will you offer to split the check? The two of us have different opinions on this one!  Follow the podcast: - ht...

We talk about how it can be isolating to be a female in the reptile hobby and how sometimes we're not taken seriously until you keep a larger, more difficult species. We also discuss the lack of female keeper mentors in the hobby and where we hope things will be in the next 20 years. And tune to this week's segment where we blind rank some of our favorite Disney movies!  Follow the podcast...