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91: HOW TO: Create Naturalistic Reptile Habitats | Natural Herp Keeper Jun 13, 2021

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Matt Summerville and Kristy Jensen are the creators of the YouTube Channel, The Natural Herp Keeper. Both Matt and Kristy are experienced Zoo Keepers and bring their knowledge of creating natural habitats in a public zoo to their private collection. In the episode, we discuss how to create realistic mock rock walls, tips for achieving realistic arid substrate, the importance of using the natural world as a guide & much more!

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/91-natural-herp-keeper/

Roast Session 3 | Is it Ethical to feed CRESTED GECKOS TO SNAKES? Jun 06, 2021

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In this episode, Bryce and Dillon discuss why we should offer a more natural and varied diet to the snakes in our care. This of course includes using geckos, lizards, frogs, and snakes as regular prey items. We also discuss Bryce's herping trip to St.Lucia, South Africa, and his hunt for the East African Gaboon Viper. Bryce also explains the visual difference between the East and West African Gaboon Viper. We also cover the importance of recording keeping, breeding venomous snakes, why keep reptiles, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/3-rs/

90: "I Killed Her with Love" : The Giant Snake Problem | Dan Liebel May 30, 2021

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In the episode, Dan Liebel tells us the story of his 22-year-old, 16' 3" long albino Burmese python, Samantha, who suddenly died in 2019. Dan had suspicions that Samantha was likely slightly overweight so he decided to perform a necropsy. He detailed his findings in a Facebook post that immediately went viral. This episode focuses on the obesity epidemic currently seen in herpetoculture, especially within the big snake community. We discuss big snake-keeping culture and where there is space for improvement.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/90-dan-liebel/

89: Saving the Tiny Egyptian Tortoise from Extinction | Ralph Till May 20, 2021

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Ralph Till is one of the premier breeders of the critically endangered Egyptian Tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni) in the USA. In this episode, we discuss why Ralph chose to work with this species, their husbandry and breeding protocols, why they are critically endangered in their native range, and how private breeders are saving the species from extinction. If you are wanting to take your herpetoculture to the next level, consider following Ralph's example and choose to work with an endangered species.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/89-ralph-till/

88: Breeding Reptiles in Complex Setups | Chelsea Isdaner May 16, 2021

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Chelsea Isdaner and her husband, Andrew operate Smoldering Serpents, a small-scale snake breeding project out of North Carolina. In the episode, we discuss their diverse group of snakes, DIY enclosures, and the process of advancing husbandry. Chelsea also talks about how she successfully breeds snakes in complex habitats and we analyze the myth that small snakes fail to thrive in large enclosures.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/88-chelsea-isdaner/

87: Running a Premier Reptile Shop (Snakes 'N' Adders) | Chaz Thompson May 09, 2021

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Chaz Thompson is the owner of the well-known UK-based Reptile Shop, Snakes 'N' Adders. Chaz also runs and regularly posts videos to the Snakes 'N' Adders YouTube channel which includes videos on ecology, snake anatomy, understanding Latin names, and much more. In the episode, Chaz breaks down the philosophy he uses to successfully run his store, the species he refuses to sell, we contemplate whether herpetoculture is progressing fast enough, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/87-chaz-thompson/

5: Round Table | Vivarium Plants Masterclass May 02, 2021

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In today’s Round Table we are joined by Troy Goldberg, Mike Tytula, and Nick Mark to discuss vivarium plants. In the episode, we cover substrate and drainage, lighting, fertilizer, microfauna including how to eradicate annoying hitchhikers such as fungus gnats and millipedes, how to use fungus to promote plant growth, best plant species for both tropical and arid, how to properly plant epiphytes and climbing plants and MUCH MORE!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-5/

86: Why Small-Batch Reptile Breeding is the NEXT BIG Opportunity | TC Houston Apr 24, 2021

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There is an opportunity for innovation and new leadership in the reptile hobby! Over the past few years, we have seen species diversity plummet, morph diversity boom, and industrialized care become a norm. Herpetoculture has reached a period of stagnation. Lack of innovation, creativity, and value is cannon fodder for AR groups. We must re-think reptile breeding to promote methods that are both respectful to the reptiles we keep and that make our value clear to non-reptile-keeping folk. In this episode, TC Houston and I discuss the concept of small-batch reptile breeding and how it will save herpetoculture from self-destruction.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/86-tc-houston/

85: The Art of Herpetoculture with SerpaDesign | Tanner Serpa Apr 18, 2021

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Tanner Serpa of SerpaDesign is one of the most well know herpetoculture-related channels on YouTube. In this episode, we discuss the art of herpetoculture, how to create dramatic and visually appealing vivaria, how Tanner got started with vivarium building and YouTube, creating a stunning animal room, and much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/85-serpadesign/

4: Round Table | The TRUTH about Cohabiting Reptiles Apr 11, 2021

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Cohabiting reptiles is often a “blacklisted” practice in herpetoculture. Many Facebook groups prohibit discussion of cohabiting and will ban members who dare to bring it up! Is cohabiting as evil as it is made out to be? In today’s episode, Francis Cosquieri, Lori Torrini, Joseph Brabin, and Liam Sinclair discuss cohabiting. They cover rules for success, what to avoid, conspecific vs heterospecific, biotopes, and more!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/RT-4/

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