This time the crew has an open format episode! While they expected to talk about updates with their animals and lives, the conversation takes a ton or turns. This one is a long one, so buckle in!

Veterinary medicine for reptiles is a recently new sector in the field. This week, we speak with Dr. Michael Corcoran, President of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians and ask some of the hard questions we all face when it's time to take our pets to the vet. An incredible conversation with so much information, even the hosts just sat there and soaked it in!

There is an extreme misunderstanding about reptiles and how amazing they are. It's up to us as keepers to help the public, our family, our friends, and anyone else around us, learn the truth. It can be done in amazing ways, and it can be done in ways that can destroy our hobby. This week, we discuss the ins and outs of reptile education.

This episode covers the world of laws and ordinances in the United States with special guest, President of the United States Association of Reptile Keepers, Phil Goss. Listen in to hear how these laws and bans come up, what you can do to get involved, and how you can stay informed. Our Freedom to keep reptiles is at risk every day! Listen in and get informed!

In this episode the group discusses different emergency scenarios and how to be best prepared for them. Severe weather, hospitalization, military deployment, even death, all have a lot of pieces to making sure your animals are well cared for when you're not around to do it. Make sure to listen, think, and make a plan to ensure the safety and health of your animals when you're unable to care for them.

Venomous snakes are often a debated topic for any herpetile lovers. Listen in as the crew speak with Megan Villand, Director of Operations for MToxins Venom Lab about keeping reptiles in captivity, what you need to know, and how to do it right.

This week, the group talks about the importance of quarantining your new animals away from the rest of your collection. They discuss the why, how, and where, along with other important views and insights you may not have thought about.

In this episode we discuss minimum husbandry requirements, how you can do better, and how analyzing the reasons you keep these amazing animals can help direct you to the best way to keep, manage, and enjoy them! This is a touchy and high tension topic that we bring some insight to.

In this episode, we discuss less known or thought about great starter species, and common species that all too often end in disaster!

For Episode 1 Erica, Ryan, Bill, and Teresa ask eachother questions to introduce themselves, what fuels their passion, and what they want to do with the future of this podcast!