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Paul Barclay is the owner and founder of Custom Reptile Habitats. In the episode, Paul discusses his background in the pet industry and the inspiration behind starting his own business. He talks about the lack of quality reptile enclosures and how he saw an opportunity to create something better. Paul also emphasizes the importance of big box pet stores in the industry and the need for better understanding and collaboration among different segments of the industry. He addresses the controversy surrounding the treatment of animals in breeding facilities and the importance of giving animals time to adapt to new environments. Paul concludes by expressing his passion for helping people and animals through his business.

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In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Hannes Driemer to the show! We discuss the origins of his interest in herpetoculture and invertebrate keeping, the similarities and differences between the two disciplines, his studies in biology and how they have influenced his keeping, and a whole lot more! Don't miss this episode!

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In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Chris Sharp back to the show! We discuss what's changed in his collection since we spoke last, hear about his experience being bitten by a rattlesnake, talk about the Reptile Super Show we'll be vending at together, and a whole lot more! This is a seriously fascinating one, with a truly harrowing account from Chris. Don't miss this episode!

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Damian Mckay is a long-time reptile keeper out of Australia and the owner of Copperhead Customs, which is an enclosure design company that specializes in custom-built backgrounds and decor that not only look amazing but are functional and specific to the animal they are made for. In this episode, we cover the fundamentals of building reptile habitats, including enclosure size, basking and heat, hydration, security, and sanitation. We discuss how to design habitats with function in mind, rather than aesthetics. Damian also walks us through the step-by-step process he uses to build backgrounds and much more!

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0:00 Coming Up

2:19 Welcome Damian & Background

20:48 What is Copperhead Customs?

23:07 Habitat Design Essentials

24:06 Understanding Enclosure Size

27:18 Basking & Heat

28:50 Hydration

34:54 Security and Hides

38:59 CRH & Pateron Ad Read

39:50 Sanitation & Ventilation

44:52 Using Natural History to Create a Functional Habitat

1:04:54 Natural Looking but Inappropriate? Using Thermostats

1:16:04 Process for Building Custom Backgrounds

1:37:54 Minimum Enclosure Size

1:53:07 Help New Keepers Start Properly

2:08:13 Bullying within our Community

2:20:07 Damian's YouTube Channel Idea

2:29:57 Closing Thoughts

2:31:10 Outro

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a conversation with Jay Sommers! We discuss how he got started in herpetoculture, some of his early influences, some things he would like to see change in the industry, his upcoming Reptile Talks event, and a whole lot more! Jay has a range of experience within herpetoculture that very few can match. Don't miss this episode!

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Harvey Tweats and Tom Whitehurst are the founders of Celtic Rewilding (formally known as Celtic Reptile & Amphibian). In this episode, we are joined by Harvey to discuss the prospect of rewilding in the English landscape with a focus on their current project aimed at reintroducing the European Pond Turtle to the wild after being locally extinct over 2000 years ago. Harvey walks us through thousands of years of ecological change and extinction, the ethics of rewilding, creating a world where both humans and nature thrive, and much more!

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a conversation with Alex Myers of Alex's Agamids! We discuss how he got started in herpetoculture, the value of mentorship, what draws him to agamids specifically, and a whole lot more! Alex is already a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm at a young age, and he's well on his way to contributing a lot to herpetoculture already. Don't miss this episode! 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!

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a one-on-one conversation to discuss the state of Project : Herpetoculture and what we have planned for the immediate future! 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!

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Charlotte is an avid reptile keeper from France who focuses on keeping and breeding invert-eating snakes. In the episode, Charlotte walks us through the diverse group of insect-eating snakes she keeps. She shares information on husbandry and breeding, beginner species options, raising appropriate prey items, why insect-eating snakes are better than rodent-eating snakes, and much more!

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0:00 Coming Up

2:45 Welcome Charlotte & Getting into invert-eating snakes

18:39 Why are they good snakes for captivity?

25:06 Feeding and what prey items do you use?

30:34 Are there any mistakes you have made?

37:25 Breeding

44:10 EK & CRH Ad Read

46:08 Are they active during the day? And Enclosures

53:03 Raising snail colonies

59:38 Who do you sell insectivorous snakes to?

1:16:28 Book on Insectivorous Snakes

1:24:31 Closing Thoughts

1:26:16 Outro

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Dr. Alec Brown DVM is an exotics vet out of Guelph, Canada who specializes in keeping Oophaga dart frog species. In this episode, Dr. Brown discusses how he successfully keeps and reproduces his frogs, as well as his views on herpetoculture from the perspective of an exotic vet. We chat about why large and long-lived species are problematic, serpentovirus, taking your frogs to the vet, and more.

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