Learn our best tips for building trust and taming down even the feistiest of reptiles -- including yellow anacondas and chameleons! Then we wrap up this week’s episode with an “Are You the Type of Girl to” segment and chat about the pros and cons of working in an office and being remote.

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00:00 Give your reptile time to settle in

04:12 Put familiar scents in the enclosure

05:45 Pick a species that works for you

08:17 What kind of relationship do you want

10:27 Short, daily handling sessions

11:52 Tap and hook training

17:34 Don't handle from up above

18:50 Provide enrichment outside the enclosure

23:46 Don't be selfish

25:02 Build trust with food

26:46 Don't pull away if they get defensive

31:35 Handle with an open palm

32:57 Be careful of reptiles jumping

35:11 Some animals are "look at" pets

38:20 Are you the type of girl to like working from home or going into an office