Josh is joined by Notre Dame PhD candidate Gracie to look at the cutting edge of amphibian disease prevention. Gracie’s research focuses on utilizing fungal enzymes and metabolites to create a water-soluble preventative treatment for chytrid. Discover how this treatment works, its potential applications for both wild wetlands and zoo populations, and how public engagement events like Frog Fest are bridging the gap between high-level laboratory research and the local community.

Links Mentioned:

Lab: https://www.jasonrohrlab.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracieandthefrog

John Moyles, founder of J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, joins Josh to tell the story of how J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue grew into Wisconsin’s largest exotic pet rescue. From a lifelong career in the pet industry to creating a statewide surrender network, John walks us through the challenges of taking in more than 11,000 animals since 2020, the logistics of moving from home tanks to a staffed facility, and the organization’s next big steps.

In this podcast we talk about why releasing pet animals into the wild is dangerous, how chytrid testing helps protect amphibian populations, and the many ways listeners can help, from volunteering and donating to spreading the word on social media.

Support and get involved: follow J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on social media, volunteer at surrender events, or contribute to ongoing fundraisers:

Website - https://www.jraar.org/Links - https://linktr.ee/JRAARFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/JRAquaticAnimalRescue

This episode explores the rise of captive-bred Malaysian dwarf toads as a pet choice. We talk about the basics and move into practical, keeper-focused information as well as breeding. The episode emphasizes buying captive-bred, working to maintain biosecurity, and more!

A deep dive into these tiny tarantulas! Their surprising colors, secretive burrows, and more! Join us as Josh and Jayzun explore Dolichothele and the world of dwarf tarantulas.

An episode for enthusiasts who love the beauty of day geckos! We dive into everything you need to know to keep day geckos, from housing, to breeding! Perfect for new keepers and seasoned hobbyists who want to level up their knowledge. :)

Austin and Josh dive into the world of Stubfoot Toads! what makes them special, how to keep them healthy in captivity, and more. Whether you’re curious about starting with amphibians or looking to improve your care routine, this episode delivers it all! :)

- https://www.amphibians.org/

- https://www.amphibianark.org/

- https://joshsfrogs.com/sp/rio-pescado-stubfoot-toad---atelopus-balios--captive-bred--toad060

Josh and Jayzun dive into the fascinating world of Avicularia Tarantulas! They talk about how to take care of them, their naming classification, and so many other things!!

Join Josh and Bruce as they dive into hognose snakes! Whether you’re a first‑time snake owner or an experienced keeper, it's time to learn all about their upturned‑snout charm.

In this episode Jacob and Josh talk about Variabilis Dart Frogs. We discuss breeding, how to set variabilis up in a terrarium, and we talk about what makes these dart frogs unique.

Josh and Jacob talk all about hissing cockroaches, why dubia roaches might be better than crickets, and more!