Animals at Home Network AAHN
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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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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:
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https://www.instagram.com/exoticenrichment/
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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 -
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:
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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