In this episode, Rus Wilson of Aquarimax Pets gives us a full masterclass on isopods. We discuss which species would make the best display pets, how to set them up, which species work best in both arid and tropical bio-active setups as well as which species might work best as a feeder. Rus walks us through basic care, how to raise successful colonies and their evolutionary history. We warp the episode up with a conversation about garter snakes and why they make great pets.

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• https://www.youtube.com/c/aquarimax
• https://www.instagram.com/aquarimaxpets/
• https://www.aquarimax.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/aquarimax/
• Isopod Zoology: https://amzn.to/3Z2Ftgj

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Kamiel Hamers of the Hammerhead Reptiles! We discuss Kamiel's humble beginnings in the trade, what ignited his passion for Uromastyx, why he focuses on desert species, how he has changed and progressed his husbandry over time, and a lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

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• Follow Kamiel on Instagram: @hammerheadreptiles
• Thomas Wilm’s book on Uromastyx: https://www.amazon.com/Uromastyx-Natural-History-Breeding-Spiny-Tailed/dp/3936180121

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Jeremy Thompson of the Kinixys Cooperative! We discuss Jeremy’s early influences in the trade, how he discovered a passion for the genus Kinixys (hingeback tortoises, the role of herpetoculture in conservation, refining and focusing a collection, and a lot more. Jeremy is truly one of a kind and this is an episode with considerable depth. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

• Instagram: @kinixyscoop
• The Kinixys Cooperative Website: https://www.thekinixyscooperative.com

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Jonathan Hill is the founder of iPardalis, a chameleon breeding operation out of the USA that specializes in producing yellow and red-bodied Ambilobe panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis). In this episode, Jonathan talks us through some incredibly important topics that are crucial when aiming to ethically produce animals. The topics include selling fertilized chameleon eggs, keeping babies in groups, screening for parasites, and imports/reptile flippers. We also spend some time discussing chameleon genetics, specifically the challenge of producing consistent-looking animals when working with A) complex, polygenetic traits and B) an unknown dam phenotype (female chameleons do not display the bright colors that males do).

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• https://ipardalis.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/ipardalis/
• https://www.facebook.com/jonmarkhill
• Craig Durbin: https://www.facebook.com/primochams/

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Allen Repashy - a man who truly needs no introduction in herpetoculture! We discuss Allen's origins in the trade, how we went from having a modest home scale collection to a large scale reptile breeding facility, the important of community in herpetoculture, how the trade has changed over the years, and a lot more. This discussion is full of gems. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

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• Repashy Superfoods Website: https://www.store.repashy.com

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In 1980, a single specimen of a “tree monitor” was recovered from Halmahera, Indonesia. In 2005, it was determined that the specimen had originally been misidentified and the holotype specimen was actually an unidentified species. This newly discovered species was named, Varanus zugorum, common name Zug’s Monitor. This animal has never been rediscovered in the wild and has now been listed as one of the 25 Most Wanted Animals by Global Wildlife Conservation. In this episode, Scott Trageser of The Biodiversity Group tells us about an expedition he has planned with an aim of re-discovering the species. Armed with new, fascinating technology, including a DNA-inhaling drone and an advanced 3D scanner as well as past experience discovering new species, Scott and his team are determined to cross the Zug’s monitor off the 25 Most Wanted Animals list. 

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• HELP FUND THE PROJECT: https://experiment.com/projects/using-edna-in-quest-to-rediscover-zug-s-monitor-lizard-a-top-25-most-wanted-lost-species
• https://biodiversitygroup.org/
• https://www.instagram.com/biodiversitygroup/
• https://www.facebook.com/TheBiodiversityGroup
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• https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiodiversityGroup

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Colin Marshall! We discuss Colin’s background, his meandering path to becoming a husbandry professional, his personal relationship to keeping at home, how it’s changed for him over time, and a whole lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Stacy and Dan of Roots, Scoots, & Scales! We discuss their eclectic collection, where their interests overlap and diverge, working with rare and yet-to-be established species, curation and presentation of a collection, and a whole lot more. This was a really enjoyable conversation and we’re inspired by what Dan and Stacy are doing. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

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• Follow Dan on Instagram: @imightkeeprearfanged_26
• Follow R,S, & S on MorphMarket: https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/rss_exotics/

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Tom Mellor is the creator of Eco-Logic Gecko, a YouTube channel dedicated to documenting the process of recreating the complex wild habitat of leopard geckos.  Tom talks us through how a negative experience he had early on in his reptile-keeping career propelled him to create one of the most appealing leopard gecko setups I have seen. We discuss how Tom collects data and information, including the plants he uses, substrate, lighting, and more. We also cover how the benefits of focusing all of your time and energy on a single animal as well as the psychology of reptile keepers.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/149-eco-logic-gecko/

• https://www.youtube.com/@eco-logicgecko112/
• https://www.instagram.com/mr_jinx0522/
• https://www.youtube.com/c/JTBReptiles
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304381063_leopard_gecko_Eublepharis_macularious_from_Pakistan
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/24866014
• http://legacy.tropicos.org/Project/Pakistan
• https://www.ibebot.com/aircomfort-temperature-and-Humidity-sensor.php

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In this episode, Phil and Roy have a discussion with Nathan Carlos Rupley, a forager and earth living devotee with a lifelong interest in herpetoculture! We discuss Nathan's background, upbringing, and winding journey with herpetoculture, his thoughts on designing a holistic collection, the similarities and differences between keeping invertebrates and herpetofauna, and a whole lot more. Have a listen! And please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors!

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• Nathan’s website: https://nathanrupley.wordpress.com

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