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111: Inventing New Reptile Products & Blue Tree Monitors | Eddy Garabito Nov 21, 2021

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Eddy Garabito is a blue tree monitor (Varanus macraei) keeper and soon-to-be breeder out of Brooklyn, New York. He is also a strong DIY hobbyist and an inventor who is using 3D printers to create some incredible, new reptile products designed to promote better husbandry. In this episode, we discuss Eddy's passion for blue tree monitors, general care for the species as well as why he wants to breed the species. Eddy also walks us through some large DIY enclosures he has built for his monitors and we wrap up the discussion by talking about the 3D products Eddy has created. Eddy has designed a clever deli cup holder and also a unique arboreal hide/ egg laying box.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/111-father-blou/

110: What's it like being a popular Reptile YouTuber? Breeding Cat Geckos & MORE! | Emma Sampson Nov 07, 2021

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Emma Sampson is a popular Canadian Reptile YouTuber with over 100k subscribers and an animal educator. In this episode, Emma tells us about her cross-country move from Ottawa to Nova Scotia with over 50 reptiles in tow. We discuss what life is like as a reptile-related content creator and Emma also tells us about her new animal education and virtual zoo business venture. Emma fills us in on her cat gecko and Parson's chameleon breeding projects too!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/110-emma-sampson/

109: How to Avoid Lameness in Reptiles with Environmental Design | Matthew Shackleton Oct 31, 2021

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Matthew Shackleton is a Veterinary Physiotherapist and ex-zookeeper out of the UK who specializes in the rehabilitation of exotic animals. Matthew is highly interested in how the captive environment and management predispose animals to pathology. In the episode, Matthew explains what Vet PT is, and he breaks down his Masters Thesis which studied the gait of Komodo Dragons and how lameness presents in them. We also discussed how to improve the captive environment of our reptiles to promote healthy and natural movement.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/109-matthew-shackleton/

108: Unusual Reptile Species & Citizen Science | Quinn Chavez Oct 24, 2021

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Quinn Chavez is a reptile keeper, YouTube creator, and artist out of Southern California. In this episode, we discuss "Herp Corner", a YouTube web series dedicated to highlighting unusual and unknown reptile and amphibian species. Quinn shares information about species of worm lizards, blind snakes, Mexican mole lizards, and more! We discuss some bizarre facts about Charles Darwin, how to participate in Citizen Science, and the ecological damage domesticated cats wreak on the environment.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/108-quinn-chavez/

107: Progressing Ball Python Breeding & More | Luke Cordall Oct 17, 2021

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Luke Cordall is the owner of LHC Pythons, a UK based snake breeding operation. In the episode, Luke gives us his interesting background in reptile keeping, as well as what species he currently keeps. We also discuss breeding ball pythons including how to improve racks, being mindful of how addicting morph breeding can be, and whether or not greed is taking over the hobby. We also cover the importance of keeping locality lines clean, the responsibility of keeping big snakes, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/107-lhc-pythons/

106: How I Became a Full-Time Reptile Artist | Adeline Robinson Oct 10, 2021

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Adeline Robinson is a full-time wildlife conservation artist that specializes in rare and exotic reptiles and aquatics. In this episode, Adeline tells us about her experience vending at nearly 20 reptile expos in 12 months, how she developed a passion for nature and art as well as what initially drew her to reptiles. Adeline explains in detail the process she goes through to produce near photo-realistic pieces of art, how she creates and sells prints, and she talks about graphic & logo design. We end the conversation with advice for new artists who are looking to progress their careers.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/106-adeline-robinson/

105: At-Home Reptile Studies & Feeder Insect Displays | Olly Wilson Oct 03, 2021

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Olly Wilson is a reptile keeper and zookeeper out of the UK. In this episode, we discuss a couple of the interesting species Olly keeps including a species of horned mountain dragon (Acanthosaura lepidogaster) and Dune gecko (Stenodactylus spp.). We also discuss an interesting way to re-engage with the animals you currently keep by running at-home studies. Olly also tells us about his fruit beetle colonies (Pachnoda marginata peregrina & Chlorocala africana oertzeni) and we discuss the prospect of turning feeder insects into proper display enclosures.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/105-olly-wilson/

104: Ultimate Reptile Lighting Guide | Dr. Frances Baines Sep 26, 2021

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Dr. Frances Baines is one of the most well-known reptile lighting experts herpetoculture has to offer. Dr. Baines is a vet out of the UK and has decades of experience studying the optimal light requirements for captive reptiles and has spent years testing and advising reptile brands as they develop new lighting technology. In this episode, Dr. Baines fills us in on how she got started studying reptile lighting, we discuss how to replicate the solar spectrum including what function each section of the spectrum has. We cover lighting for nocturnal species, simulating dusk and dawn, D3 synthesis, and the remarkable role of vitamin D beyond calcium metabolism.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/104-dr-baines/

103: Do Reptile Vets Know Anything? | Dr. Love DVM Sep 19, 2021

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Dr. Catherine Love DVM is a 2020 veterinary graduate out of Indiana. In this episode, Dr. Love explains how vets specialize in reptile medicine and how they stay up-to-date with new husbandry recommendations. We also discuss the myth that "vets don't know anything about caring for reptiles", Dr. Love speculates why that myth exists and why it is not true (in most cases). We also chat about common ailments seen in the clinic including, MBD, nidovirus, and cryptosporidium.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/103-dr-love/

102: Disposable Species, Dart Frog Localities and More! | AmphibiCast Sep 12, 2021

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Dan is the founder and host of AmphibiCast, the original amphibian-focused podcast. In this episode, Dan and I discuss the positive impact keeping reptiles and amphibians has on the keeper and how focusing on animal care can improve your life. We also discuss the concept of "disposable species", i.e. how popular species tend to fall out of favor. Dan talks about the complexities of Dart Frog localities, how to get into dart frogs the right way and he tells us why he decided to start AmphibiCast.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/102-amphibicast/

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