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Zoe and Jackson of The Anti Venom Support Group discuss their experience in dealing with snake bites and the anti-venom that comes along with it, covering both circumstances surrounding wild/native snake bites versus snakes in private collections. They both share details about the science of anti-venom, the shelf life, where it is made, and the expenses around obtaining anti-venom. Zoe and Jackson have also started their own center and support group that strives to assist venomous snake keepers in obtaining permits, the venom itself, and creating bite protocols to remain safe and keep these species of snakes responsibly. The two of them also share many myths around snake bites, the response to getting bit, and anti-venom, sharing the truth behind some of the fear. Zoe and Jackson also briefly discuss the animals they currently keep, where they were obtained, and how they got their start in reptiles and animals in general.

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Chad Steffen of Golden Coast Exotics discusses his reptile keeping and breeding hobby with a variety of very interesting and rarer snake species, as well as his passion in breeding high-quality, healthy snakes. He shares details of how he first got started in the reptile keeping hobby, starting in keeping Eastern Indigo Snakes, and the enrichment that he provides those species. Chad highlights the other species that he keeps such as bearded dragons, species of tree boas, Dominican Red Boas, Royal Snakes, and more, diving into the behaviors, diets, and breeding of each. He also discusses the interest in these kind of “left-of-center” species in comparison to the Ball python breeding obsession in the last fifteen years, saying that the diversity of the species we keep in the reptile hobby makes it all so much more fun and interesting. Chad also discusses his adventures in herping in Southern California, as well as aspects of loving the mundane chores involved in reptile keeping.

Golden Coast Exotics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldencoastexotics/?hl=en

Golden Coast Exotics Morph Market: https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/goldencoastexotics/

Golden Coast Exotics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM0FGo4IQyTDQ91doyZCNQ

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0:00 Introducing Chad Steffen - Golden Coast Exotics

2:00 Zoo Med Labs

2:25 Welcome Chad + His Start in Reptile Keeping and Breeding

13:18 Getting into Eastern Indigos

15:03 Magic Mind Shot

16:58 Eastern Indigo Enclosures + Enrichment

20:44 Outdoor Bearded Dragon Enclosures + Feeding

24:06 Chad’s Collection Over the Years

27:30 Species of Tree Boa, Sanzinia + Breeding

35:18 Zoo Med Tortoise Diet

36:24 Tree Boa Behaviors and Size

38:27 Diversity in Snake Species + Ball Python Market Crash

46:00 Dominican Red Boas - Diets, Breeding + Colors

57:44 Boa Enclosures + Hides

59:04 Royal Snakes - Behavior, Breeding + Diets

1:05:20 Other Left-of-Center Species

1:08:51 Number of Adult Species + Drive to Keep Snakes

1:11:23 Herping in California

1:14:03 Loving the Process of Keeping Reptiles

1:18:15 Future Species

1:20:48 Closing Thoughts

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Jacop Frank of @northernreptiles joins us as our first Swedish reptile keeping guest, discussing his introductions to reptile keeping, a little bit about the reptile keeping regulations in Sweden, and the species that he keeps currently. He shares details of the Blackheaded python species that he keeps and has plans to breed, going over his interest in the species, their enclosures, scaping the enclosures, and equipment for them. Jacop also goes over his passion in observing his reptile’s behaviors and taking reports rather than depending on internet care guides. Jacob also goes over his Scrub species of snakes, going over their feeding habits, temperatures, behaviors of the specific species, and more. The importance of paying attention to reptiles, monitoring their habits, and creating enclosures that make sense for their wild counterparts is a huge theme in this episode, and something Jacop is extremely passionate and educated on.

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Joe of Scaped Nature located in Norwich, United Kingdom discusses his shop where he sells reptiles, plants, planted enclosures, and more. He shares details about his passions for correct lighting systems, working with customers of all interests and knowledge levels, and shares advice for other future and current reptile shopkeepers. Joe highlights his caring nature to connect with other reptile keepers who come into the shop, as well as his love for creating beautiful, planted enclosures for all of his reptile species.

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1:28 Zoo Med Labs Lighting

1:50 Welcome Jack + Getting into the Reptile Hobby

4:32 Reptile Keeping During College + Gecko Appreciation

8:20 Striving to Work At ZooMed

12:08 The Gecko Room

23:03 Enclosures Kept in The Gecko Room

24:23 Downsides + Additions to The Gecko Room

29:05 Species of Uroplatus + The Diversity

35:59 ZooMed ReptiSun T5

37:04 Husbandry of Uroplatus Species

39:36 Species Kept in The Gecko Room + Types of Enclosure Styles

45:13 Uroplatus Diets, Enclosure Sizes, Breeding, Lighting + Humidity

54:51 The Variety in Uroplatus Species

58:26 Uroplatus without Gecko Keeping Experience

1:00:35 Decor Pieces for Camouflage + Treating Wood

1:05:18 Why Are Uroplatus So Great?

1:08:12 Jack’s Other Species Kept + Breeding Efforts

1:12:50 Jack’s Role at ZooMed + AnimalCon 2024

1:21:18 Closing Thoughts

Phil Lietz of Arids Only discusses his experiences in breeding his uromastyx and other various species, as well as the future of Arids Only. He shares details on his opinions about established reptiles, farm bred reptiles, and wild caught reptiles and the differences between them, opening up a valuable conversation among breeders and keepers alike. Phil highlights the incorrect ways that keepers can spread half-truths about keeping reptiles, the guilt that we sometimes deal with, and how to think of reptile keeping in a more positive light. Phil also discusses a myriad of trade-off aspects relating to reptile care and animal care in general, bringing up the topic of captive vs wild perspectives.

Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/211-arids-only/

0:21 Introducing Phil Lietz

1:43 Welcome Phil & Thoughts on Fatherhood

8:15 Species Phil Works With + Future Of Arids Only

15:55 Volume of Uromastyx Dealt With

17:52 Established Reptiles + Farm Bred vs Wild Caught

22:42 Observing Practices for Education + Herpetoculture 26:51 Half Truths in Herpetoculture + Breeding

31:44 Care and Welfare for Breeding/Pets

34:42 Zoo Med Reptisun T5 UVB

35:48 Tolerance Without Changes in Care + Reproduction

41:55 Negative Framing in Herpetoculture + Trade-Offs

53:38 Negative vs Positive Aspects of Relationships with Animals

56:56 Committing Energy to Pets + Yourself

1:00:20 Companions vs Captive Animal + Benefits of Captivity

1:07:00 Verbiage + Differences in Perspectives

1:12:26 Guilt in Reptile Keeping + Minimalizing a Species

1:21:38 Complexities of Domesticated Animals + Human Goals for Animals

1:31:06 Closing Thoughts

In this video, we discuss building a robust breeding program and the difference between outcrossing, inbreeding, and line-breeding. Rain returns to the podcast to discuss how to build a proper breeding program. In the episode, we discuss the difference between a breeding project and a program, as well as the difference between the term "breed" and "species". Rain walks through outcrossing, inbreeding, and line-breeding, and the importance of culling. If you are interested in starting a reptile breeding project, then this episode is a must-listen.

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