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183: Are European Pond Turtles Native to the UK? | Celtic Rewilding - AAH Dec 21, 2023

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Harvey Tweats and Tom Whitehurst are the founders of Celtic Rewilding (formally known as Celtic Reptile & Amphibian). In this episode, we are joined by Harvey to discuss the prospect of rewilding in the English landscape with a focus on their current project aimed at reintroducing the European Pond Turtle to the wild after being locally extinct over 2000 years ago. Harvey walks us through thousands of years of ecological change and extinction, the ethics of rewilding, creating a world where both humans and nature thrive, and much more! SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/183-celtic-rewilding/

We Discuss: 0:00 Coming Up 2:25 Welcome Back Harvey & Celtic Rewilding 9:30 The Lost Ecosystems of Britain and the Aurochs 26:27 Is Rewilding Ethical? 38:13 Should We Eradicate Humans? 58:10 EK & CRH Ad Read 1:00:08 Evolution of Ecosystems & Beaver Reintroduction 1:03:28 Rewilding the Locally Extinct European Pond Turtle 1:18:55 Advice to Someone Wanting to Follow a Similiar Path 1:29:57 Closing Thoughts 1:34:09 Outro

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64: PH In the Mentorship of Dragons w/ Alex Myers Dec 15, 2023

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a conversation with Alex Myers of Alex's Agamids! We discuss how he got started in herpetoculture, the value of mentorship, what draws him to agamids specifically, and a whole lot more! Alex is already a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm at a young age, and he's well on his way to contributing a lot to herpetoculture already. Don't miss this episode! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

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63: PH State of the Union w/ Phil and Roy Dec 15, 2023

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a one-on-one conversation to discuss the state of Project : Herpetoculture and what we have planned for the immediate future! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

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182: AAH Pet Snakes That Don't Eat Mice | Insectivorous Snakes Dec 09, 2023

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Charlotte is an avid reptile keeper from France who focuses on keeping and breeding invert-eating snakes. In the episode, Charlotte walks us through the diverse group of insect-eating snakes she keeps. She shares information on husbandry and breeding, beginner species options, raising appropriate prey items, why insect-eating snakes are better than rodent-eating snakes, and much more! SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/182-charlotte/

We Discuss:

0:00 Coming Up

2:45 Welcome Charlotte & Getting into invert-eating snakes

18:39 Why are they good snakes for captivity?

25:06 Feeding and what prey items do you use?

30:34 Are there any mistakes you have made?

37:25 Breeding

44:10 EK & CRH Ad Read

46:08 Are they active during the day? And Enclosures

53:03 Raising snail colonies

59:38 Who do you sell insectivorous snakes to?

1:16:28 Book on Insectivorous Snakes

1:24:31 Closing Thoughts

1:26:16 Outro
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181: AAH We Shouldn't Keep Large OR Long-Lived Reptile Species | Dr. Alec Brown DVM. Dec 02, 2023

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Dr. Alec Brown DVM is an exotics vet out of Guelph, Canada who specializes in keeping Oophaga dart frog species. In this episode, Dr. Brown discusses how he successfully keeps and reproduces his frogs, as well as his views on herpetoculture from the perspective of an exotic vet. We chat about why large and long-lived species are problematic, serpentovirus, taking your frogs to the vet, and more. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/181-dr-alec-brown/

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Time Stamps: 0:00 Coming Up 2:14 Welcome Dr. Brown & background 14:06 The Pressure of Diagnosing Issues as a Vet 22:08 Alec's animals (Oophaga and Lygodactylus) 40:20 EK & CRH Ad Read 42:17 Dart frog misting & 3D backgrounds 31:24 Oophaga lehmanni "red" 50:37 Large and long-lived species 58:55 Serpetovirus testing, quarantining & treating frogs 1:13:10 No tortoises in Canada? 1:15:42 Outro

62: PH Living Art Creations w/ Andrew and Sarah Gilpin Dec 01, 2023

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In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Andrew and Sarah Gilpin of Living Art Creations to the show! We hear about their shared background in herpetoculture, their passions for photography and field herping, some of the pitfalls and nuances of maintaining a large collection, why they work with New Caledonian geckos, and a whole lot more. Don't miss this episode! 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/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

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180: AAH Has Arcadia Changed Reptile Lighting Forever? | John Courteney-Smith MRSB Nov 24, 2023

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John Courteney-Smith is the Head of Science and Innovation at Arcadia Reptile. In this episode, John discusses the exciting new product line by Arcadia called, LumenIZE. LumenIZE takes reptile lighting to the next level by giving the keeper full control, allowing them to replicate solar activity from dawn to dusk and everything in between including the ability to increase and decrease both visible light and UVI through the course of a day. John discusses the R&D, functionality, welfare benefits to our animals, and more! SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/180-jcs/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

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61: PH It's Not Two Things w/ Frank Colacicco Nov 23, 2023

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In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Frank Colacicco to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture and field herping, how he views them as one holistic endeavor, his private collection of herps, his global travel experience, his longing for more broad knowledge in the herpetoculture community, and a whole lot more. Don't miss this episode - Frank has a valuable perspective. on the discipline of Herpetoculture and a ton of experience to back it! 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/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

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28: R&R T5’s Going Extinct & UVB Ban Update, Plus the Full Spectrum LIE! | Thomas Griffiths Nov 22, 2023

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UVB bulbs will be banned? Within a couple of years all UVB bulbs may be banned, leaving us relying on UVB LED's. What is full spectrum and why is it a lie in most cases? What truly makes reptiles see white light? This absolute masterclass from Thomas Griffiths will give you answers.

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60: PH From Behind the Curtain w/ Steve Sotelo Nov 17, 2023

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In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Steve Sotelo to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he began his career with Exo Terra, product design and execution, his private collection of herps and how it has changed over the years, where he feels herpetoculture has room to grow, and a whole lot more. Don't miss this episode - Steve has a ton of insight from a very unique position in the community and industry! 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/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

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