Daffy's Round Table

By Fadi NaddehScience Education Natural Sciences Nature

Daffy's Round Table episodes

April 11 Morelia Masterclass: Cooling, Breeding Strategies & Building A Snake Room
Episode #140 of Daffy's Round Table!
On this episode, I’m joined by Shan Melanson, a very well respected breeder in the Morelia world.
Shan works with an awesome lineup of species including inland pythons, diamond pythons, Bredl’s pythons, and carpet pythons, and in this episode we take a deep dive into how he approaches breeding them. We talk about breeding strategies, cooling snakes down for winter, the importance of seasonal cycling, and how Shan built a cold room to help dial in his animals for breeding season.
We also get into how he has his reptile room set up, the way he manages different species with different needs, and some of the projects he’s most excited about right now.
Huge Thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home!
Follow Shan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanmelanson/
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1 hr 48 min
April 04 What Better Reptile Care Actually Looks Like With Mariah Of Reptifiles
Episode #139 of Daffy's Round Table!
On this episode, I’m beyond excited to welcome Mariah from Reptifiles! If you’ve ever Googled a reptile care guide, chances are you’ve landed on her incredibly detailed work.
We chat about how she first got into the reptile hobby, her path to becoming a reptile husbandry specialist, and how Reptifiles came to life. Of course, we dive deep into her famous care guides, how she creates them and why they’re so trusted. And we tackle reptile lighting, breaking down the mysteries of UVA, UVB, heat, and bulb types. Even after years of keeping reptiles, I learned so much on this episode and you will too!
Huge Thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home!
Follow Mariah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reptifiles/
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Check out the Reptifiles website: https://reptifiles.com/
The reptile lighting guide: https://reptifiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260121-The-Reptile-Lighting-Guide-V10.pdf
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1 hr 51 min
March 21 Reptile OGs & Industry Evolution | A Hangout With Mike Of Port Credit Pets
Episode #138 of Daffy's Round Table!
On this laid-back episode, I’m joined by the man Mike Schade from Port Credit Pets. This was recorded the night before the reptile expo, we were just hanging out, and we decided to hit record for a no-holds-barred conversation about the reptile industry. We’re talking about how the scene’s evolved over the last decade, sharing stories about the OGs who’ve shaped the reptile world, and just nerding out about reptiles!
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Get tickets to the new reptile expo: https://reptileexpo.ca/
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Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles
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Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0vB5K2RXShdjvlLKWMbXAg
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52 min
March 14 Breeding Feeders At Home & Mangrove Monitors with Khai Phan!
Episode #137 of Daffy's Round Table!
In today’s episode, we’re hanging out with the one and only Khai Phan a.k.a. Big_Lizard1o3 or the mastermind behind Mangrove Mecca. Kai is a wizard with monitor lizards especially mangroves monitors and he’s also got the whole feeder insect breeding game down to a science. We get into the details of how he raises everything from grasshoppers to roaches, crickets and mealworms and we nerd out about reptile nutrition.
We also dive into the world of breeding mangrove monitors and chat about why Khai packed up and moved from California to Texas. Plus, you’ll hear about his awesome collaborations with Reptilandia Reptile Lagoon. Thanks for watching!
Follow Khai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/big_lizard1o3/
Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring the podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home!
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Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles
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1 hr 17 min
February 28 Breeding Rare Pygmy Lizards & Chameleons With The Chameleon Collective
Episode #136 of Daffy's Round Table!
On this episode, I’m joined by Tyler from The Chameleon Collective. We start off talking about how he first got into reptile keeping (spoiler: mountain horn dragons had a big role) and then talk about Tyler’s current collection and some of the species he’s working with, including the Knuckles Mountain Pygmy Lizard (Cophotis dumbara) that he’s currently breeding. It’s a really cool species that I think more people should be working with, so we spend some time diving into those.
Tyler is also an 8th grade biology teacher, so we talk about how he incorporates reptiles into his classroom and how he’s helping inspire the next generation to appreciate reptiles and wildlife.
We also talk about Happy Dragons, a group of reptile creators and educators putting out weekly episodes teaching people about reptiles. Tyler plays a really interesting role there, positioning himself as the “expert student”, asking the questions that everyone else wants answered.
And towards the end of the episode I found out Tyler is actually a parasite specialist, which opened up a whole other conversation that we only scratched the surface of — so we’ll definitely have to bring him back for a full parasites episode in the future.
Follow Tyler on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thechamcollective/
Check out Tyler's Website: https://www.thechamcollective.com/
Take a class with Tyler: https://www.thechamcollective.com/shop/lessons
Check out Tyler's last episode on Happy Dragons: https://youtu.be/79sOfY6ASl4?si=Rrib29Aa07mC8QKf
Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring the podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home!
Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/
Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/
Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles
Check out the new merch store: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/
Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0vB5K2RXShdjvlLKWMbXAg
Instagram: @Daffysreptiles
Twitter: @Daffysreptiles
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Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles
Business: [email protected]
1 hr 13 min
February 21 From Rescue To Co-op: How Apollo Reptiles Co-op is Changing Breeding Standards!
Episode #135 of Daffy's Round Table!
On this episode, I’m joined by Nathaniel Gibson, CEO and founder of the Apollo Reptiles Co-op. We dive into the story behind the co-op, why it exists, how it originally started as a rescue, and what led to the transition into a cooperative model focused on accountability and ethical breeding standards. Nathaniel breaks down what “ethical standards” actually mean in practice and how the co-op is working to raise the bar for breeders.
We also get into Nathaniel’s personal collection, including chondros, carpet pythons, blood pythons, tortoises, and more. He’s currently in the middle of moving his reptile room and building a massive tortoise enclosure so we talk about that too! And make sure you stick around to the very end… we’ve got a special guest joining us for the final segment.
Click here to join the Apollo Reptiles Co-op Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ApolloReptilesCO_OP/redeem/4DD22
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Follow Rae on IG: https://www.instagram.com/raesreptiles__/
Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring the podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home!
Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/
Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/
Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles
Check out the new merch store: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/
Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩
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Tiktok: @DaffysreptilesBusiness: [email protected]
1 hr 17 min
February 14 From Pairing To Hatchling: The Antaresia Playbook With Slithering Oddities
Episode #134 of Daffy's Round Table!
In this episode, we’re welcoming back JD from Slithering Oddities for round two of our Antaresia deep dive! If you’re into Children’s pythons or any of the Antaresia species this episode is for you! This time around, JD’s talks about his upcoming breeding projects, how he manages temperatures and fine-tunes the breeding cycle, plus his go-to tips for incubation and getting the best clutch viability. And since this is JD’s second time on the show, we’re building on everything we talked about last time so if you missed that first episode, check out that episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57gXBmjA88s
We also chat about raising the hatchlings and how I’ve already started using JD’s advice to (hopefully!) up my own Antaresia game this season. So if you’re an Antaresia keeper or just a snake nerd in general, you’ll enjoy this episode!
Follow Slithering Oddities on IG: https://www.instagram.com/slitheringoddities/?hl=en
Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring the podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home!
Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/
Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/
Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles
Buy reptile merch here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/
Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0vB5K2RXShdjvlLKWMbXAg
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Business: [email protected]
1 hr 52 min
February 07 Strophurus, Crytodactylus, Pachydactylus And More Uncommon Geckos With Jason Of Geckos N Ghouls!
Episode #133 of Daffy's Round Table!
On this episode, I sit down with Jason from Ghouls and Geckos and the Gecko Exchange Podcast Network to dive into some of the more uncommon species he’s keeping with a big focus on Strophurus geckos.
Jason keeps several species of Strophurus, and we break down what makes them so interesting to work with, how he sets them up, and what he’s learned from breeding and maintaining them. We talk through enclosure design, seasonal cycling, and how he structures his reptile room around natural temperature and humidity fluctuations to keep his animals thriving.
Beyond Strophurus, Jason also works with a variety of other unique species including multiple Cyrtodactylus, Chinese cave geckos, Pachydactylus macrolepis, and even toad-headed agamas. We get into what draws him to these lesser-seen animals, how he chooses species for his collection, and what he has planned for future projects and breeding goals.
Give Jason a follow on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/ghouls_n_geckos/
Follow The Gecko Exchange Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegeckoexchangepodcast/
Check out The Gecko Exchange Podcast Network on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@thegeckoexchangepod⁩
Check out Monster Box Enclosures:
https://www.monsterbox.us
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Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles
Check out the new merch store:
https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com
Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩
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1 hr 34 min
January 31 Rat Snakes, Pine Snakes & Uncommon Boas, Why They Deserve More Attention With Michael Gillon
Episode #132 Of Daffy's Round Table!
On this episode I sit down with Michael Gillian, co-host of the Reptile Rejects Podcast, to talk snakes, setups, and everything in between.
Michael keeps a wide range of species, and in this conversation we dive into some of the more unique and underrated snakes he’s working with including Trans-Pecos rat snakes, pine snakes, and lesser-seen boas.
We also get into how Michael sets up and manages his reptile room, including his approach to brumation and preparing animals for the 2026 breeding season. Michael also shares his experiences herping in British Columbia and Alberta, along with his thoughts on the rapid growth of reptile expos across Canada and what that means for the hobby.
Check out the Reptile Rejects Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@reptilerejects⁩
Follow Michael on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/michael__gillon/
Follow Dom on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/domsreptiles/
Check out the Rob Stone Episode:
https://youtu.be/BxveYKqQNE0?si=ykJzpTRirFDkTj27
Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/
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Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles
Check out the new merch store:
https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com
Check out my other channel:
https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩
Instagram: @Daffysreptiles
Twitter: @Daffysreptiles
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Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles
Business: [email protected]
1 hr 39 min
January 30 Kicking Off 2026 - We're Back!!
Hello everyone! We're back!!
This is not an official episode but more of an update on where I was in December, why no new episodes were released and plans moving forward. New episodes starting again this week!
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15 min

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This podcast will go in-depth on the husbandry and breeding of captive reptiles, amphibians, fish and any other exotic pets as well as discussions on conservation efforts to save these species!