Stay ConnectedYour friends love and support you with all your scaly critters but do you ever feel like you’re the wild type? Listen in to be a part of the reptile girlies where we talk about trends in the hobby and life as female keepers. In a community full of guys, this one’s for the girls. New episodes every Tuesday!
Hosted by Lyssa’s Lizards and Neptune the Chameleon.
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A huge thank you to everyone who came out to NARBC Dallas and stopped to say hi—we loved meeting and catching up with all the Reptile Girlies! In this episode, Lyssa shares a full-on horror story that involves way too many tiny spiders (seriously, prepare yourself). And Neptune brings her boyfriend along to his very first reptile expo—hear what he thought, what surprised him, and how he handled being thrown into the reptile chaos.
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This week we’re joined by Vanessa Costanzo—owner of The Pet Shop in Mesa, Arizona, Administrative Director for USARK, and coordinator for NARBC. Vanessa shares what it’s really like to open and run an exotic pet shop, the challenges and rewards that come with it, and how she balances so many roles in the reptile community. She also gives advice for women looking to find their place in the hobby and shares her best tips for reptile keepers of all experience levels.
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We’re back with another colorful episode—literally. This week we’re talking about reptiles that shine in shades of yellow, including the bold yellow anaconda, the striking yellow sea snake, and even the vibrant Italian fire salamander. Then we shift into setup talk with our honest opinions on grow tents—are they a clever solution for certain reptile keepers, or more hassle than they’re worth? And finally, it’s time for Are You the Type of Girl? where we talking about joining a sorority and Lyssa shares her first-hand experience with sororities and if joining one is really worth it.
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In this episode, we’re covering it all. First up: we talk bug diets and the best things to gutload your feeders with so your reptiles get top-notch nutrition. Then how to convince your parents to let you keep reptiles—yes, we’ve got tips that actually work. To wrap it up, we switch gears to the dating world: how late is too late to cancel on a date? We’ve got thoughts…
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This week starts with an update on Neptune’s baby chameleons (spoiler: they’re keeping her busy!).
From there, it’s time to get practical: how do you pick the right reptile enclosure for your pet and your environment? We break down the pros and cons of glass, PVC, wood, and screen setups so you can give your reptiles the best home possible.
Then we dive into the all-important question: which Powerpuff Girl would you be—and why?
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We’ve got a packed episode this week, starting with an exciting announcement—come hang out with us at NARBC Dallas, September 6–7! Lyssa shares big life updates, including her new job and what it’s really like juggling office life versus running your own business. Then we dive into a spicy debate: Should reptiles be classroom pets, or is that a hard no? And because we can’t resist a little weirdness… would you ever get your nails done after you pass away? Yep, we went there. It’s career moves, classroom debates, and the kind of questions you didn’t know you needed answered.
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We’ve got a little bit of everything this week—starting with updates on our latest tattoos and nail designs (because we know you’re here for the glam).
Then we’re sharing our best tips for growing your reptile social media account—what works, what doesn’t, and how to actually get people to care about your scaly stars.
Next, we answer the all-important question: if you could be any reptile for a day, which would you choose? And finally, we blind rank different ways to eat potatoes—will our favorites end up at the top?
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We’re turning up the heat this week—starting with a spotlight on reptiles that rock the color orange. Then it’s time for another chaotic round of Smash or Pass: Animal Excursion Adventures—from swimming with sharks to cave crawling with bats, we’re deciding what’s a dream and what’s a definite nope. And big news for Lyssa—she’s officially gearing up for her first tattoo! We talk design ideas, pre-tattoo jitters, and whether Neptune should get one too.
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We’re back from vacation and so much has happened! Lyssa shares all about her sunny Florida family trip, while Neptune gives us the scoop on her very first couple’s cruise (cue the romantic awws).
While Neptune was sailing the seas, her baby chameleons hatched—yes, really—and Lyssa has big news too: she’s getting her first tattoo soon! Catch up with us for all the lizards, love, and life updates you didn’t know you needed.
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This week, we’re serving up girl dinner—and all the chaotic energy that comes with it. Lyssa spills all the glittery details from the Kesha concert (spoiler: it was iconic), and we break down the key signs of a sick reptile—because it's important every reptile keeper knows what to look for. Then it’s time for a beauty breakdown: powder vs. liquid blush and contour—what’s the move? We’ve got opinions.
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- https://palmstreet.app/
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