Animals at Home Network

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Animals at Home Network episodes

May 12, 2024200: Do Pet Snakes Recognize Their Owners? | Rex Colubra - AAH
This episode of the podcast celebrates the 200th episode of the Animals at Home podcast! The episode features guest, Rex Colubra, who discusses his experience with successfully cohabbing snakes for over 30 years. Rex talks about guidelines for successfully cohabbing snakes, including the importance of enclosure size, cleanliness, and monitoring stress levels. Rex also shares insights into his unique bond with his snakes, noting the mutual trust and respect that has developed between them. Rex discusses the role of trust, patience, and calmness in fostering a bond with reptiles and other creatures. The conversation highlights the individual personalities and preferences of animals, as well as the benefits of creating a natural and enriching environment for them. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into cohabbing snakes and developing meaningful connections with animals.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/200-rex-colubra/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
3:26 Welcome Rex - Quick Background
5:17 Going Viral - Swimming with Elvis the Smallmouth Bass
10:20 Boa Enclosure & Cohabbing Boas
20:40 When Cohabbing Goes Wrong & How To Have Success
39:45 Is Cohabbing Beneficial for the Snakes?
47:48 Rex's Bond With His Snakes - How To Bond With Snakes
1:22:28 Rules for Cohabbing Reptiles
1:33:08 Closing Thoughts
1:34:38 Outro
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
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https://www.instagram.com/the_all_animal_channel/

https://www.tiktok.com/@rex_colubra
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1 hr 37 min
May 10, 202481: PH All Things Abronia w/ Savannah and Ollie
In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Savannah and Ollie to the show! We hear about each of their backgrounds in herpetoculture, before diving into their shared passion for lizards of the genus Abronia. We cover a lot of ground in this one - from the controversy surrounding the origins of the genus in captivity, to the specifics of their husbandry, breeding, and natural history! If you're interested in learning more about Abronia, this is a great starting point!
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!
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/81-all-things-abronia/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Follow Savannah on IG: @perfect.hue.llc

Follow Ollie on IG: @wholesome_herps
Merch:
https://www.projectherp.com/shop
Our Sponsors:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE

Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH

FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com

Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com

Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860

Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture

Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly

Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp
1 hr 59 min
May 10, 202480: PH A Greenhouse Roundtable w/ The Greenhouseboyz
In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the Greenhouseboyz (Flo, Til, and Ben) back to the show! We've had each of them on the show before, but this time we decided to have everyone on together to discuss greenhouses and their usefulness in herpetoculture. If you've ever considered utilizing a greenhouse for your herps, this is the episode for you!
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!
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/80-the-greenhouseboyz/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Follow the Greenhouseboyz on IG: @greenhouseboyz

Follow Flo on IG: @de.reptiles

Follow Ben on IG: @unseen.diversity

Follow Til on IG: @til.landsioideae
Merch:
https://www.projectherp.com/shop
Our Sponsors:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE

Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH

FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com

Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com

Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860

Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture

Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly

Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp
1 hr 24 min
May 06, 2024199: How To Properly Keep Reptiles | Beaches Scaly Beasts - AAH
Luke Nettheim from the YouTube Channel @BeachesScalyBeasts joins me on the podcast today to discuss the process he used to optimize his reptile collection down to a more manageable size. Luke gives insight on how to determine if your collection is too large, and the steps to take to ethically reduce the quantity of animals in your care. Luke also walks us through a few new exciting projects he has in the works and we wrap up the episode with a chat about his enclosure background business From Bus to Box.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/199-beaches-scaly-beasts/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
1:38 Welcome Luke - Background
10:12 How To Know If You Have Too Many Reptiles?
22:30 Benefits of Downsizing & Current Collection
37:40 Luke's Next Big Project
45:37 YouTubers Influencing The Reptile Market
53:20 Are Reptiles Pests In Australia?
58:30 Why Luke Loves Varanus gilleni
1:01:54 From Box to Bush - Incredible Enclosure Backgrounds
1:13:48 Beaches Scaly Beasts YouTube Channel
1:21:39 Closing Thoughts
1:23:53 Outro
SPONSORS:
Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE
Guest’s Social Media
https://www.youtube.com/c/beachesscalybeasts

https://www.instagram.com/beachesscalybeasts/

https://www.instagram.com/from_bush_to_box/

https://www.frombushtobox.com/
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel

Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca
1 hr 26 min
April 28, 2024198: AAH Unlocking the Synergy Between Reptile and Fish Keeping | Strange Life Labs
Mike and Ryan are a duo from Canada who run the Instagram page, Strange Life Labs, which is a collaboration between fishkeeping and reptile keeping. Mike focuses on reptiles while Ryan focuses his energy on fishkeeping. In the episode, we discuss how the two hobbies interact with each other, what reptile keepers can learn from fish keepers and visa-versa as well as how to maintain a balanced and sustainable animal room. Mike discusses which reptile species he works with including the pros and cons of the Phelsuma species he keeps and breeds and why he believes gargoyle geckos are a more attractive pet option over crested geckos. Ryan discusses his beautiful planted community aquarium, how he maintains it, and which fish species would be best for new keepers with a reptile husbandry background.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/199-strange-life-labs/

WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
1:43 Welcome Mike & Ryan - Background
13:49 Learning from each other (Fish vs Reptile Keeping)
24:00 Sustainable Keeping Ideas
28:42 Mike's Day Gecko Collection
37:17 Mike's DIY Powdered Gecko Diet
41:20 Gargoyle's vs Crested Geckos
43:48 Ryan's Planted Aquarium
54:23 Getting Back into Fishkeeping
56:10 Hi-Tech Reptile Keeping
58:42 Best Fish Species for Reptile Keepers
1:04:09 Are Turtles Actually Good Pets?
1:13:10 Jumping Spiders and Mantids
1:16:17 Mike's Reptile Enclosures
1:20:04 Closing Thoughts
1:27:27 Outro
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE
https://www.instagram.com/strangelifelabs/
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel

Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca
1 hr 29 min
April 26, 202479: PH The Planet Snaketune w/ Craig Trumbower
In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the legendary, Craig Trumbower to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, how his perspective on herpetoculture has evolved over the years, the influence of field herping on his keeping, the impetus to write his beloved books, the mysterious Planet Snaketune, and a whole lot more. Craig is a true pioneer of herpetoculture, and an all around class act with a wealth of perspective on the art and discipline of herpetoculture. This episode is not one to be missed!
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!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/79-craig-trumbower/

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Check out Craig’s books!
Merch:
https://www.projectherp.com/shop
Our Sponsors:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE

Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH

FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com

Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com

Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860

Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture

Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly

Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp
1 hr 41 min
April 21, 2024197: Poison Dart Frogs in the Wild | Mike Tytula - AAH
Mike Tytula of Alpha Reptile is back on the podcast to discuss his recent trip to Colombia dedicated to finding dart frogs in the wild. The conversation included insights on interpreting data collected in the wild. Mike also talked about his previous trip to Madagascar with other reptile content creators where they had a fascinating but depressing experience witnessing the destruction of nature. Additionally, they discussed his reptile room and the animals he cares for with his girlfriend Bree.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/197-mike-tytula/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
2:24 Welcome Mike- intro to the trip
14:00 Tesoros De Colombia
17:49 Herping in Colombia
24:21 Interpreting Wild Collected Data
29:17 Why Mike Wants to See Animals in the Wild
33:26 Tomaskas Ltd.
34:48 Some of the Incredible Dart Frog Species Mike Found
38:48 Phyllobates terribilis MOST TOXIC ANIMAL ON EARTH
44:30 More Herping and More Frogs
57:00 Variation in Color in Wild Dart Frogs
1:01:15 The Best Thing About Traveling
1:05:52 Visiting a Town That Floods Everyday
1:08:20 Bahia Solano Darth Maul Frog & Torrential Rain
1:11:55 Eating Termites and Ending the Trip
1:18:50 The Madagascar Trip - Inspiring and Depressing
1:26:40 Mike and Bree's Reptile Room
1:43:12 Closing Thoughts
1:44:12 Outro
SPONSORS:
Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com

CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE
Guest’s Social Media:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeTytula

https://www.instagram.com/alpha.reptile/

https://www.facebook.com/Alphareptile

https://www.instagram.com/thejunglevault/

https://www.thejunglevault.ca/
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel

Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca
1 hr 46 min
April 19, 202478: PH A Conversation with the Podfather w/ Eric Burke
In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the legendary, Eric Burke, of Morelia Python Radio to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, how his perspective on herpetoculture has evolved over the years, the influence of field herping on his keeping, the impetus to start MPR, and a whole lot more. Eric is a pioneer in the space of reptile podcasting, and an all around class act with a wealth of perspective on the art and discipline of herpetoculture. This episode is not one to be missed!
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!
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/78-eric-burke/
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Follow Eric on IG: @mprnetwork

Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net
Merch:
https://www.projectherp.com/shop
Our Sponsors:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE

Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH

FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com

Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com

Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860

Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture

Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly

Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp
1 hr 46 min
April 12, 202477: PH Getting the Jump on Grasshoppers w/ Dean Missimer
In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Dean Missimer of Feed My Chameleon LLC to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, what inspired him to begin breeding grasshoppers, reptile nutrition, and a whole lot more. Dean is a pioneer in the space of reptile feeders and nutrition and this was an excellent introduction to his work. This episode is not one to be missed!
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!
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/77-dean-missimer/
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Follow Dean on IG: @feedmychameleon

Website: https://feedmychameleon.com
Merch:
https://www.projectherp.com/shop
Our Sponsors:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE

Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH

FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com

Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com

Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com

Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860

Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture

Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly

Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp
1 hr 57 min
April 11, 2024196: AAH Are Tree Monitors Good Pets? | Canadian Coldblood
Brandon van Asten is the owner and founder of Canadian Coldblood, a reptile breeding operation based out of Ontario, Canada. Brandon is the most prolific tree monitor breeder in the world and currently working with all six common tree monitor species. In the episode, we discuss how to successfully keep and breed tree monitors, the variation in size, behaviour, and color between the different species, common health issues, how to maintain vibrant color, and much more!
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/196-canadian-coldblood/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
1:31 Welcome Brandon - Background
13:43 Canadian Coldblood in 10 Years & Protecting Genetics
20:09 What got Brandon into Tree Monitors?
27:20 How to Incubate Tree Monitor Eggs Properly
31:48 Custom Reptile Habitats & Patreon Ad
32:38 6 Species of Tree Monitors, Their Differences & Hybridizing
41:13 Tree Monitor Evolution
44:32 What Husbandry Changes Has Brandon Made?
50:49 Co-habiting the Tree Monitors & Enclosures
53:40 Common Tree Monitor Health & Shedding Issues?
1:00:45 Maintaining Vibrant Color In Tree Monitors
1:04:46 Responsibility of Producing Such A Complicated Species
1:12:02 Read Brandon's Care Notes
1:17:31 Closing Thoughts
1:23:24 Outro
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE
https://www.instagram.com/canadiancoldblood/

https://canadiancoldblood.com/
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI

Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel

Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca
1 hr 25 min

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Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast…