The Wild Type Podcast

Having a reptile who is a picky eater can be so frustrating!! We are going to share our tips for lizards and snakes and wrap up the episode with chatting about what Olympic sports different reptiles would compete in! Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/ - https://www...

Chameleons have the repuatation of being 'advanced' reptiles but are they really that hard and do they make good pets? If you've ever been interested in chameleons, this is the episode for you! We will be talking about all of the challenges that come with this species. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the podca...

Reptile thermal burns are preventable!! Learn some of the common ways thermal burns occur so that you can make sure your scaley critters stay safe. Then we talk about how to prevent and recover from social media burnout because that can really take a toll after awhile. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the podcast: - https:...

We are back from the LA Pet Fair in Pomona, California! We saw Mexican Beaded lizards, Earless Bornio monitors, Parson's chameleons and even baby yellow anacondas! Tune in to hear our recap and thoughts on our first Reptile Super Show and what we are planning for our very own expo booth. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follo...

Not all morphs are created equal and it's important to discuss some of the health risks and concerns that are genetically linked to certain colors and patterns like spider ball pythons and lemon frost geckos! Then go back in time with us as we rank some of our favorite 90's snacks like Scooby snacks and Dunkaroos! Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-...

Happy 4th of July! We're dicussing what it means when a snake is "in blue" and all of the different things you should do and not do when a reptile is shedding. And to celebrate the holiday, we're playing a game of "Would You Rather" classic BBQ foods edition! Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the...

We're talking about what venomous reptile species we would keep and the do's and don'ts that going into all of that. We also catch you up on Lyssa's adventurous bachelorette party and discuss whether or not different scenarios would be consider cheating. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the podcast: - https...

Quarantining is such an important process of bringing a reptile home so we wanted to share our tips for how to do it to ensure your animal is healthy! Then we discuss our plans for our reptiles if we were to pass away and end the episode with a round of Smash or Pass: Male disney characters edition. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscri...

Learn about the different pros and cons of feeding freeze dried bugs, canned bugs, frozen feeders, and live feeders. And we do something a little crazy in this episode... We're eating some wacky jelly beans as we play the game Bean Boozled where you take the risk of eating a peach or barf flavored jelly bean! Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-p...

We've spent A LOT of money buying our reptiles and we're sharing exactly how much in this episode! We also answer one of your questions on using the word "collection" in the reptile hobby and finish the episode with blind ranking first date activities. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Get early access to episode...

We are finally speaking out about our thoughts and opinions on cohabitating reptiles and the video Wickens Wicked Reptiles posted about keeping 6 leopard geckos together. We also answer another voice message from one of our listeners asking for advice and react to your lost reptile stories! Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow...

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...