321 episodes

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!

Animals at Home Network AAHN

    • Science
    • 4.8 • 36 Ratings

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!

    193: AAH Why don’t Pet Stores Sell “Toys” for Reptiles? | Exotic Enrichment

    193: AAH Why don’t Pet Stores Sell “Toys” for Reptiles? | Exotic Enrichment

    Dylan LeVan is the owner and founder of Exotic Enrichment, a company that designs, produces and sells enrichment for reptiles. In the episode, Dylan explains how he fell into this business, the types of products he currently sells and the feedback he has received from the community so far. We also discuss the importance of adding enrichment into our reptile enclosures and Dylan also lets us in on some of the current products he is developing that have yet to be released. Don't forget to use the promo code "AnimalsatHome" to receive a discount on your Exotic Enrichment (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticEnrichment)

    SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/193-exotic-enrichment/

    WE DISCUSS:
    0:00 Coming Up
    2:19 Welcome Dylan & Background
    9:01 Starting to Develop Snake Enrichment
    18:20 The Process of Creating an Item
    25:11 Evolution of Exotic Enrichment
    32:42 Interacting with Animal-Centric Keepers & Dylan's Journey
    43:21 Is Herpetoculture Developing in the Wrong Direction?
    49:35 The Future of Dylan's Animal Room
    59:27 Closing Thoughts
    1:04:27 Outro


    SPONSORS:


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    Guest's Social Media:


    https://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticEnrichment
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    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
    Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
    Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

    • 1 hr 5 min
    74: PH Ambition, Growth, and Ethics w/ Joe DeStefano

    74: PH Ambition, Growth, and Ethics w/ Joe DeStefano

    In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Joe DeStefano of Meteoric Serpents to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, what his collection currently consists of, what motivates and inspires him to improve, whether or not morphs are prone to pyramid schemes, and a whole lot more. This conversation gets into some friendly debate, and we hope you enjoy it!

    Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!


    SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/74-joe-destefano/


    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:


    Follow Joe on IG: @meteoricserpents
    Check out Colubrid Corruption Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MeteoricSerpents

    Merch:


    https://www.projectherp.com/shop

    Our Sponsors:


    CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
    Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
    FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
    Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
    Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
    Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

    Support, Subscribe  & Follow:


    Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
    Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
    Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
    Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp 

    • 2 hrs 1 min
    192: AAH Do Tarantulas Deserve More? Heat Lamps, Lighting, Misting | Marshall Arachnids

    192: AAH Do Tarantulas Deserve More? Heat Lamps, Lighting, Misting | Marshall Arachnids

    In this episode, we are joined by Ryan of Marshall Arachnids. Ryan and his partner Jess run Marshall Arachnids, and they are focused on promoting a natural history-based captive husbandry for tarantulas. Ryan and Jess are focused on adding the elements of husbandry back into tarantula care that we find in the wild, such as heating, lighting, photo periods, misting and rain cycles, and humidity/temperature drops. If you're somebody who either keeps tarantulas or wants to get into tarantula keeping, this will be a very powerful episode for you.

    SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/192-marshall-arachnids/


    WE DISCUSS:
    0:00 Coming Up

    2:36 Welcome Ryan & Background

    14:36 How Did Frog Conservation Impact Your Tarantula Care?

    23:35 Tarantula Care Myths

    39:14 Quick Message from Dillon

    42:45 Hierarchy of Needs

    47:30 Caribena Versicolor Setup (Heat, Light, Substrate, Misting)

    58:18 Heat Bulb for Tarantula to Bask

    1:07:42 What Prey Items Do You Use?

    1:09:13 Tell Us About Marshall Arachnids

    1:12:44 Closing Thoughts

    1:14:37 Outro


    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

    CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE 


    https://marshallarachnids.com/
    https://youtube.com/@marshallarachnids711
    https://instagram.com/marshallarachnids
    https://facebook.com/MarshallArachnids
    https://tiktok.com/@marshallarachnids

    Support, Subscribe  & Follow:


    CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
    Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
    Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

    • 1 hr 16 min
    73: PH In Service to Scrub Pythons w/ Steven Kush

    73: PH In Service to Scrub Pythons w/ Steven Kush

    In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Steven Kush to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, how he transitioned to breeding herps full time, what motivates and inspires him to do better, why scrub pythons have captured his focus, and a whole lot more. This conversation is full of the granular ranting and rambling for which this show is known, and we hope you enjoy it!

    Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!


    SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/73-steven-kush/


    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:


    Follow Steven on IG: @scrubshepherd

    Merch:


    https://www.projectherp.com/shop

    Our Sponsors:


    CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
    Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
    FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
    Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
    Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com
    Happy Dragons: https://plus.happydragons.com/home

    Support, Subscribe  & Follow:


    Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
    Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
    Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
    Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp 

    • 2 hrs 16 min
    191: AAH Are Reptile People Too Weird To Date? | Deanna Narveson

    191: AAH Are Reptile People Too Weird To Date? | Deanna Narveson

    Deanna Narveson is a reptile keeper out of Louisiana and in this episode, we discuss the human side of reptile-keeping. We discuss the challenges of navigating new friendships and relationships as someone who keeps reptiles and how to deal with the rejection that it may generate. Deanna gives some great dating advice for reptile keepers and we also discuss the importance of establishing good relationships with other members of the herpetoculture community.

    SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/191-deanna-narveson/


    WE DISCUSS:
    0:00 Coming Up
    2:05 Welcome Deanna & Background
    10:28 Reptile Keeping Can be Isolating
    18:20 Dating as a Reptile Keeper
    25:42 Helping People Get Over Their Fear
    32:23 Quick Message from Dillon
    35:54 Giving Your Animals "Character" & Your Geeky-Self
    43:07 Making Friends Within Our Community
    57:03 Closing Thoughts
    58:24 Outro



    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

    CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE 


    https://www.instagram.com/dbnarveson/

    Support, Subscribe  & Follow:


    CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
    Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
    Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca

    • 59 min
    72: P:H The Man Who Made P:H Possible w/ Eddie Soto

    72: P:H The Man Who Made P:H Possible w/ Eddie Soto

    In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Eddie Soto back to the show! We catch up on what's changed since he last visited the show, why he's drawn to Lacertidae, how he was the catalyst behind starting P:H podcast, and a whole lot more. This conversation is full of the granular ranting and rambling for which this show is known, and we hope you enjoy it!

    Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, if you feel so inclined. To offer direct support to the show with a tip or donation, consider subscribing to our Patreon (https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

    SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/72-eddie-soto/



    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:


    Follow Eddie on IG: @lizardmaneddie
    Check out Lizard Man Eddie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerpenteraSoto

    Merch:


    https://www.projectherp.com/shop

    Our Sponsors:


    CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
    Cold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PH
    FairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.com
    Exo Terra: https://exo-terra.com
    Tamura Designs (apply the code ‘Herpetoculture’ for 15% off): https://tamura-designs.com

    Support, Subscribe  & Follow:


    Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860
    Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
    Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
    Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp 

    • 1 hr 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

Speedyboy556 ,

Love the podcast

Love the podcast

Teerig ,

Great podcast

This podcast is great- I think the best reptile one out there. I love how the focus is improving husbandry and conservation. It has definitely leveled up the habitats I create for my group! I know they all appreciate that I listen to it!!

The Hermit Guy ,

Fantastic!

Love the podcast! Great topics, great questions and great guests! Very well done

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