Animals at Home Network

Zac Loughman, Ph. D. is a professor of biology at West Liberty University, and in this episode, we discuss his latest book, “The Natural History and Captive Care of False Water Cobras, Barons Racers, Mussuranas, and Other Xenodontine Snakes”. The first half of the discussion revolves around the taxonomic breakdown of the family Dipsadidae and sub-family Xenodontinae, and the second half reviews th...

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Brendan Hettinger! We discuss his background, his current collection of herpetofauna, his experience working in various herp related endeavors, field herping, what it's like to work alongside Phil at Arids Only, and a whole lot more. Brendan's passion and knowledge for herpetofauna far exceed his years, and we're sure to have him bac...

In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Dustin Grahn! We discuss his background, his eclectic collection of herpetofauna, his passion for field herping, the ethics of field herping, photography, and a lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon ( ht...

Jeremy is the owner and founder of Primal Fear Tarantulas, a premium acrylic tarantula and invert enclosure company out of Manitoba, Canada. In this episode, Jeremy discusses why/how he started Primal Fear Tarantulas, how he sells premium enclosures at an affordable price point, tips for setting up your tarantula enclosure including an easy DIY substrate recipe and we wrap the episode chatting abo...

We are joined live by Dillon Perron of the Animals at Home podcast to discuss the philosophical side of reptile keeping. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/26-dillon-perron/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Support, Subscribe  & Follow: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats   CLICK HERE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK:  SPOTIFY►  https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI Support us on Patreon:   patreon.com/...

Dr. Doug Mader is a man who needs no introduction to the herpetoculture community. Dr. Mader is one of the most influential reptile and amphibian vets in our lifetime and it was an honor to have him as a guest. I also had the privilege of co-hosting this episode with Dr. Kelsey Chapman. In this episode, we discuss Doug’s history with reptile medicine, the writing of his renowned textbook, Mader’s...

Ayana Evans has given her leopard gecko an entire room! In this interview, we explore how and why she gave her leopard gecko this much space, and delve into how the gecko acted with this much space. This one is inspiring. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/25-ayana-evans/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Ayana’s channel: https://youtube.com/@gryllidaeperkcal1369 Support, Subscribe  & Foll...

Sean Mcneeley of McZoo Exotics and The Reptile Show Reporter stops by to share his experience running and building both misting and fogging systems. In this episode, Sean walks us through how to set up a misting and fogging system (including a DIY fogger setup). We discuss the importance of proper hydration, common misting and fogging mistakes, frequency, duration, and more! SHOW NOTES: https://ww...

In this episode, Roy has a discussion with Chris Dieter of Crocodile Encounter! We discuss his background, how he grew a collection of crocodilians spanning 26 acres of land, the value of crocodilians to human culture, crocodilian husbandry, and the value of crocodilians in conservation. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct sup...

Jennifer Angela Rhodes MSc gives us an absolute masterclass on animal welfare, rights, and ethics and key insights into the potential future of the UK reptile hobby. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/24-jennifer-angela-rhodes/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Support, Subscribe  & Follow: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spot...

In this episode, Rain of Dark Xilver Canary Prey Dogs explains why he is pulling himself away from the reptile community. We discuss the need for professional structure within our community including a registration and insurance policy to protect our animals. Rain also discusses his opinion on USARK, where its shortcomings are, and how it could be improved moving forward. SHOW NOTES: https://www.a...

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Justin Munsterman of Legacy Herps! We discuss his background, how he transitioned to herpetoculture full time, his goals as a herpetoculturist, and where he hopes to see herpetoculture as a community grow. Justin is a very knowledgeable keeper who specializes in rare and unusual lizards, and it was a pleasure to pick his brain on his methods and...

Rebecca Hassler is the owner of Dragoon Gecko, an EU-based leopard gecko morph breeding facility. I consider the episode to be a pre-requisite for anyone looking to start a reptile breeding project, morph-focused or otherwise. In this episode, you will learn how to create and follow a breeding standard, how to line-breed successfully, how to select for character and, much more! SHOW NOTES: https:/...

In this episode, Roy and Phil discuss contingency plans, emergency protocols, and energy consumption! We didn't have a guest this week, but decided instead to have a brief one-on-one. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon ( https://patreon.com/projectherpetocult...

Gary Miller is head of zoo at Sparsholt college and is educating the next generation of reptile keepers on welfare and is pushing for change! SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/23-gary-miller/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Support, Subscribe  & Follow: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI Support us on Patreon:...

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Mariah Healey of ReptiFiles! Mariah is an educator, writer, and reptile husbandry specialist, and the author of  ReptiFiles.com , which boasts the most comprehensive and exhaustively researched reptile care manuals on the web. In this episode, we discuss her background, her commitment to providing high-quality reptile husbandry information, wher...

Nick Youngman Ph. D., is a herpetologist and toxicologist out of Queensland, Australia. He currently works at Billabong Sanctuary which is an animal refuge for naive wildlife species including some of the largest crocodiles on the planet! Dr. Youngman tells us about his experience working with such impressive animals and we also delve into the topic of venom research including how venom is studied...

BeardieVet is the worlds leading expert in bearded dragons, both in the wild and in captivity. BeardieVet spent years researching bearded dragons in the wild covering an area equalling Switzerland and Austria combined! BeardieVet's research is the real deal! He also has been an exotic vet in practice seeing many bearded dragons for years. If you watch any bearded dragon content this year, Bear...

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Ben of Unseen. Diversity! Ben is an incredibly passionate keeper who specializes in greenhouse systems for both herpetofauna and small mammals. In this episode we discuss his backstory, including his past experience of being involved with illicit wildlife trade, why he utilizes greenhouse systems, where he sees potential for innovation in herpet...

Thomas Griffiths is the owner of Tomaskas Ltd. which is an animal husbandry and lighting consultancy out of the UK. Thomas mainly focuses on implementing proper lighting protocols for both private keepers and zoos. In this episode, Thomas breaks down the fundamental light information that will allow you to have a firmer grasp on providing the appropriate lighting for your reptile. We discuss, the...

Thomas Griffiths joins us to tell us how to set up bearded dragon lights in the best way possible. We cover the bearded dragon lights needed and what kind of configuration is best to replicate sunlight for the prime basking spot for bearded dragons. This is not exclusive to bearded dragons, in fact, it's just how to replicate the sun for any reptile's basking spot. But for those of you who wondere...

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Jason Hood of Snakes Unlimited! Jason needs little introduction to those who have paid attention within herpetoculture for the past many years. He’s been a major contributor to the discipline for decades now, helping to establish several species within the US, including blackheaded pythons, neotropical bird snakes, tiger rat snakes, and Amazon p...

Danielle Inman is the owner and founder of TheOtherPets.com which is a consulting agency for both private pet keepers and professionals. Danielle has an incredible amount of experience working with exotics, she was a consistent fixture on National Geographic’s Animal ER and led the Avian and Exotics team at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists for 13 years. In my opinion, Danielle has revolutionized...

Dave Laux joins us to talk about developing as a keeper, some of the attitudes in reptile keeping over the years, and how they have changed/have not changed. We cover how Dave discovered happiness in his battle with himself over collecting. How his collection grew and shrank, and grew and on and on, how did Dave break out of that cycle? Dave pours over life in New Zealand in fine detail working wi...

In this episode, Roy and Phil have a discussion with Jamie Woods! Jamie is an experienced snake and dart frog keeper who has also been heavily involved with fish keeping and breeding since childhood. In this discussion we explore a lot of what herpetoculture might have to learn from the field of aquaculture, define some important and commonly misunderstood terms and concepts that apply to both dis...