Ava De Jesus - Jurassic Wildlife

The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast

Education EN ↓ 7 episodes

Each episode, we'll dive into the most interesting (and often controversial!) topics in the reptile industry. From genetics and breeding, to behaviour, enrichment, ethics, and beyond. We’re here to challenge outdated practices and elevate the standard of reptile keeping through honest conversation, evidence-based care, and a deep respect for the animals we love. Whether you're a keeper, breeder, hobbyist, or enthusiast — this one’s for you!

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Ava De Jesus - Jurassic Wildlife

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How To Preform a Physical Exam On a Snake | The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast 10.12.2025 15:46

Learn how to perform a basic physical exam on your snake at home (or for the vet nurses out there, to practice on some of your scaley patients in the clinic!), to help make sure your reptile is happy and healthy! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Deezer, IHeartPodcasts, PocketCasts, and more! Want more? 🌐 Website: https://jurassicwildlife.com.au/ 📆 Book a husbandry consu...

Reptile Breeder Answers Common Reptile Questions | The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast 11.11.2025 14:53

Today we are going through 13 of some of the most common questions I get as a reptile keeper with over a decade of experience and a reptile breeder! What questions do you have about reptiles? Let me know in the comments and I’ll answer them in the next Q&A video! 0:00 - Introduction 0:20 - What should I put in my reptile enclosure? (Q#1) 2:40 - How do I know if my reptile’s diet is good? (Q#...

Reptile Ethics, Welfare, & Healing Powers w/ Shira Loa Snake Therapy | The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast 14.10.2025 1:32:15

For this episode, Shira Loa from Snake Therapy has come on to chat about ethics, welfare, and the amazing role snakes can have in helping others…Let’s pick her brain apart! Want More Of Shira? 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snaketherapy_shiraloa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Snake-Therapy-with-Shira-Loa-61554278306205/ 🎬 Youtube: @snake_therapy Listen on Spotify, Apple...

How Much Does A Pet Snake Cost? | The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast 17.09.2025 11:24

What is the TRUE cost of owning a snake? How much mula do you really have to cough up initially and every year to take care of your scaley baby? Well, let’s find out! 0:00 - Introduction 1:38 - The Snake 2:05 - Hatchling Set Up 5:44 - Final Cost For Hatchling Set Up 6:17 - Adult Set Up 9:28 - Final Cost For Adult Set Up 10:28 - Ending Watch on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon...

Bitten By A VENOMOUS Snake w/ Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers | Jurassic Wildlife 19.08.2025 43:08

For this episode, I've invited on Summer from Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers to help answer some commonly asked questions about reptiles, and share some CRAZY snake catching stories - including her getting bitten by a VENOMOUS snake, getting bitten on the FACE by a carpet python, and her LOSING part of her vision from a snake tooth in her eye! Want More Of Summer? 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagra...

How To Care For Your Reptile PROPERLY | The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast 05.08.2025 13:29

Did you know that making sure you’re doing this ONE thing right can dramatically decrease the chance of your reptile getting sick? In this episode we're going over the fundamentals of reptile husbandry as a whole, and we are doing in a way that you can apply to ANY reptile species -so that you can make sure your reptiles are happy and healthy! 0:00 - Introduction 2:32 - Husbandry Consultations...

Husbandry, Ethics, & Bad Reptile Breeders | The Jurassic Wildlife Podcast 22.07.2025 12:38

If you don't know me...i’m Ava, Antaresia breeder, veterinary nurse, and the founder of Jurassic Wildlife - where we specialise in exotic morphs and ethical breeding and keeping practices. In this first episode, we’re diving straight into the basics of husbandry, ethics, and the bad reptile keepers/breeders out there. We’re talking about the standards that should be non-negotiable, why enrichment...