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Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community together to discuss reptile husbandry, scientific research, breeding, wildlife conservation, and more!

  1. 21 HRS AGO

    Project: Herpetoculture with Tyler France (Chameleon Collective)

    In this episode of Projet: Herpetoculture, Phil speaks with Tyler France of the Chameleon Collective. Don't miss it!

    1h 27m
  2. 244: This Garage-Built Biosphere Creates Its Own Weather | miniBIOTA - AAH

    1D AGO

    244: This Garage-Built Biosphere Creates Its Own Weather | miniBIOTA - AAH

    Josue Gimbernard of miniBIOTA discusses his various tank builds that links with each other, interconnecting energy, water, and nutrients that circulate on their own. We also talk about the story of how he got started into this project and the inspiration behind the different ecosystems. Josue goes into detail on his miniBiota tanks including the Freshwater Lake, The Shoreline, The Coastal, and The Seagrass Meadow Biomes, including their atmospheres, reservoirs, balance in moisture, and temperature/humidity setups. These tanks are incredibly in-depth and detailed in their construction to be as close to outdoor nature as possible and is an episode to tune into if you’re curious about the science behind an ecosystem like these!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/244-minibiota/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:MiniBiota Website: https://www.minibiota.com/MiniBiota YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minibiota MiniBiota Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minibiotaMiniBiota Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miniBIOTAPhotos and Video in Episode:MiniBiota YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@miniBIOTA⁩  We Discuss: 0:00 Introducing Josue Gimberard of MiniBiota 1:05 Coming Up: The Bio Dude 1:41 Coming Up: Zoo Med 2:01 Welcome Josue + His Career Path 7:11 Josue’s Motivations for His Enclosures 10:52 Layout and Components of Josue’s Tanks 14:59 Replicating Ecosystems 16:28 Atmosphere + Reservoir Constructions in the Tanks 21:30 Size of Atmosphere Thoughts 23:18 Cooling or Heating the Atmosphere 29:33 Creating The Rain Effect 32:23 Avoiding Slime Bacteria 33:29 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 34:30 The Lake Biome 43:18 The Shoreline Biome 49:30 Balance in Moisture for Terrestrial Biomes 51:31 Soil Depth in Grassland + The Mangrove Forest Biome 59:52 Managing Temperature/Humidity Probes 1:09:48 Potential Salt Problems + Salt Obstacle Course Plans 1:15:22 The Coastal Biome 1:19:13 The Seagrass Meadow Biome 1:23:59 Risk of Salinity Problems + Maintaining Balance 1:25:55 Lighting Systems + Future Lighting Plans 1:30:56 Will The Tanks Ever Be “Finished”? 1:35:15 Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit 1:36:21 Inspirations + Mental Load of Josue’s Projects 1:45:39 3D Printing Uses 1:50:13 Closing Thoughts

    1h 54m
  3. 243: How Big Should a Reptile Enclosure ACTUALLY Be? | Mariah Healey - AAH

    JAN 22

    243: How Big Should a Reptile Enclosure ACTUALLY Be? | Mariah Healey - AAH

    In this episode, I’m joined by Mariah Healey from ReptiFiles to break down how to properly calculate reptile enclosure size, and we also discuss how to provide proper heating for your reptiles. We discuss how to move beyond outdated “minimums,” focusing instead on usable space, thermal gradients, and species-appropriate behavior. Topics include: How to calculate the minimum enclosure sizeWhy enclosure dimensions matter for heat gradientsCommon heating and enclosure mistakesHow size impacts thermoregulation and welfare🎧 Listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/243-reptifiles/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://reptifiles.com/https://www.instagram.com/reptifiles/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/reptifiles/https://www.youtube.com/@UCwWGfVChrix8yuL0BmMjxSw Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/reptifiles/?hl=en0:00 Intro 2:50 Welcome Mariah 8:46 Reptile Room Update 22:58 ReptiFiles - What is it? & Update 34:53 Zoo Med - Jumping Spider Kit 36:00 Where next for ReptiFiles? 1:01:51 Calculating Reptile Minimum Enclosure Size 1:54:40 Reptile Heating - How to heat a reptile tank? 2:27:23 Best Reptile Basking Surface? 2:47:40 Creating a perfect warm hide 2:51:27 Closing Thoughts

    2h 55m
  4. 242: Can You Really Keep Coconut Crabs as a Pet? | Indo - AAH

    JAN 9

    242: Can You Really Keep Coconut Crabs as a Pet? | Indo - AAH

    Indo joins in this episode to talk all about his various species of crustaceans, including the incredibly interesting Coconut Crab species. Indo dives into al of the care requirements on Coconut Crabs and Vampire Crabs specifically, while also talking about naturalistic enclosures, cohabitation, and various diet needs of crustaceans. We also discuss Indo’s upcoming plans to begin breeding Coconut Crabs, something that nobody thus far has been able to do in captivity. He shares details of his extensive knowledge of the breeding process, the various growth stages of crustaceans, and how he plans on replicating the ocean in order for the breeding project to succeed. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/242-coconut-crabs/ SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Indo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indo_and_plants Indo’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@indoplants7040 00:00 Introducing Indo 1:23 Coming Up: The Bio Dude 1:58 Coming Up: Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit 2:19 Welcome Indo + Starting Out With Exotic Animals and Crabs 6:46 Animal Keeping Community in Italy 19:19 What Indo Is Keeping Currently 12:45 Indo’s Passion for Crustaceans 15:00 Recommended and Types of Crab Species 17:00 Basic Vampire Crab Care Requirements 19:10 Scavenger Crabs + Naturalistic Enclosures 22:00 Terrestrial Crabs and Water Needs 23:27 Cohabitation With Other Crabs or Species 24:30 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 25:31 Discovering Coconut Crabs 31:07 What Is A Coconut Crab? 34:59 Keeping Coconut Crabs 41:45 Enclosure Needs For Adults + More Care Requirements 46:13 Coconut Crab Diets 47:53 Zoo Med Jumping Spider Kit 48:58 Breeding Coconut Crabs 1:02:18 Replicating Flow of The Ocean + Filters 1:05:08 Growing Phases 1:07:27 Indo’s Future Plans for Breeding Crabs 1:12:13 Future Projects + Closing Thoughts

    1h 20m

  5. 2025-12-26

    Project: Herpetoculture with Andis Arietta

    Dr. A. Z. Andis Arietta is a scientist whose work spans the intersection of AI, conservation, and herpetoculture (azandisresearch.com). He earned his PhD from Yale School of the Environment, where his research areas included ecological genomics, amphibian ecophysiology and development, and the ethics of conservation. That scientific and philosophical grounding now informs how he thinks about evidence-based animal care, conservation policy, and the impacts of data infrastructure. Professionally, Andis is a Senior Data Scientist working in machine learning, causal inference, and applied AI. He also teaches graduate courses on Practical AI, research methods, and data visualization, with an emphasis on application in the environmental field. Andis is an active herpetoculturist who runs Holotypica (holotypica.com), a small husbandry-focused venture centered on ethically bred amphibians and reptiles, primarily focused on dart frogs and emerald tree skinks. His work in the hobby prioritizes animal welfare, transparent methods, and helping keepers succeed through education and evidence-based guidance. Across all of his work, Andis is interested in how AI can support conservation and environmental outcomes, including improving decision systems, extracting insight from unstructured data, and strengthening science communication, while remaining clear-eyed about the limitations and risks of these tools.

    1h 57m
  6. 241: Keeping Snail-Eating Snakes — Plus the Wild Story of eBay’s Top Snail Seller | Rain - AAH

    2025-12-19

    241: Keeping Snail-Eating Snakes — Plus the Wild Story of eBay’s Top Snail Seller | Rain - AAH

    Rain joins me to dive deep into one of the most unique reptile projects you’ll ever hear about — keeping snail-eating snakes and the unexpected adventure that came with it. We discuss everything from how to care for snail-eating snakes, their specialized diet, and how to breed and collect snails as feeders… all the way to the hilarious twist that turned Rain into one of eBay’s top snail sellers. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/241-snail-eaters/SPONSORS: Visit Fauna-Lux Here: https://fauna-lux.com/Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomePhotos and Video in Episode:Provided by Rain0:00 Intro1:48 Welcome Rain, Discovering Snail-Eaters14:35 Starting with the Snails16:45 TrueChroma by Fauna Lux18:20 Finding Wild Snails23:20 Buying & Selling Snails on eBay31:28 Parasites on Snails & Snail Worms33:25 Selling & Collecting Millipedes 36:08 How Many Snails each Snail-eater needs43:25 BioDude44:26 Raising Snails vs Raising Crickets47:34 The Benefits of Keeping & Breeding Snails55:53 The Species of Snail-Eaters Rain Keeps & Their Characteristics 1:14:54 How they eat1:28:56 A look at Rain's Snail-Eaters1:46:37 What size snail to feed?1:48:56 Feeder variety?1:51:50 Structure for Captive Keeping1:56:28 Setting up the Snail Tubs & Feeding2:02:38 Semi-Slugs2:06:28 Closing Thoughts

    2h 13m

  7. 2025-12-19

    Project: Herpetoculture with Nick Sloan

    Phil has a conversation with Nick Sloan, owner of Sloan's Reptiles and the All American Plant and Reptile Expo. Great conversation!

    1h 24m

  8. 2025-12-10

    Project: Herpetocultre 96 with Randy Gray

    Phil interivews the legendary Randy Gray. This is one you wont want to miss!

    1h 35m
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Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community together to discuss reptile husbandry, scientific research, breeding, wildlife conservation, and more!

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