Animals at Home Network AAHN

DESCRIPTION:
In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Bill Strand of The Chameleon Academy to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he has built a strong community within herpetoculture, the value of education, his visions for the future of our shared discipline, and a whole lot more. This is one of our most moving episodes to date!

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 (www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES:
Follow Bill on IG: @chameleon_academy
Follow The Reptile Entrepeneur: @reptileentrepeneur
Check out The Chameleon Academy website: https://chameleonacademy.com

MERCH:
https://www.projectherp.com/shop

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Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PH
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

SOCIAL LINKS:
Support us on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on Youtube:
www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

Shira Loa of Snake Therapy discusses her journey with snakes - from her initial fear of snakes, her first snake purchase, to her work in snake education and husbandry advancement. She shares details of how her first interaction with a snake led her to a journey with her own snakes, as well as beginning interactions with other people in order form a connection with them and snakes. Her passion for the therapeutic benefits that reptiles can bring to their keepers shows as she discusses the various mental health benefits that have been seen in both neurodivergent and non-neurodivergent individuals. Shira also discusses the Neurodiversity and Reptile Keeping Survey that she created in hopes of understanding more about what reptile keeping can offer neurodivergent people, leading to talk about the potential for overconsumption of reptiles and traits that neurodivergent people have for keeping reptiles more efficiently.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/204-shira-loa/

SHOW SPONSORS:
Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com  @TheBioDudeJoshHalter 
CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh

JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

CHECK OUT CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Survey: https://bit.ly/SnakeTherapySurvey
https://www.youtube.com/@snake_therapy
https://www.patreon.com/SnakeTherapywithShiraLoa
https://shiraloametalwork.com/pages/snake-shed-metal-art-jewelry
http://www.instagram.com/snaketherapy_shiraloa
https://www.thelittlezoo.org/

We Discuss:
0:00 Coming Up
1:44 Welcome Shira - Her History With Snakes
5:05 Purchasing Her First Snake
8:59 From Fear to Fascination - How did it happen?
11:35 Shira’s Home for Snakes - 9 Total!
13:50 The Start of Snake Therapy
18:45 Interactions With Animals Is Therapeutic
21:25 Shira’s Work With The Little Zoo Non-Profit
23:20 Helping People Connect With Snakes
25:55 The Therapeutic Benefits That Snakes Can Give
28:32 Caring For Animals Helps With Mental Health
30:24 The Response From Social Media
32:35 The Bio Dude - Substrates and Diets
33:37 Neurodivergence & Reptiles
45:42 Neurodiversity and Reptile Keeping Survey
57:24 Reptiles Don’t Have To Just Be For “Reptile People”
59:43 Overconsumption of Reptiles
1:04:47 Neurodivergent Keepers Can Make Better Keepers?
1:07:18 The Content’s Purpose and Reach
1:11:13 Animal Welfare and Our Connections
1:14:05 Shira’s Next Projects
1:17:25 Shira Loa Metal Work
1:19:03 Closing Thoughts

Thomas Marriott of Exotics Keeper Magazine discusses his recent expedition to New Caledonia to find Crested Geckos in the wild and to study the crested gecko's native habitat. He shared details about the environment, temperature, humidity, UV levels, and diet of wild Crested Geckos. Thomas highlighted the importance of replicating the natural habitat of crested geckos and debunked myths around their care, emphasizing the need for a varied and natural diet that includes insects, berries, and pollen. Thomas also discussed the creation of Blue River Diets, a brand that offers complete Crested Gecko diets made from natural ingredients. The diets are designed to closely mimic the geckos' natural diet in the wild, with a focus on sustainability and providing a high-protein and fragrant meal for the geckos.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/203-thomas-marriott/



SHOW SPONSORS:
Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com  @TheBioDudeJoshHalter 
CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh



JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome

CHECK OUT CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh


LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE: https://exoticskeeper.com/signup

Crested Gecko Article: https://exoticskeeper.com/may20

https://exoticskeeper.com/

https://www.instagram.com/exoticskeeper/

https://blueriverdiets.com/

https://www.instagram.com/blue_river_diets/

Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:
Provided by Thomas Marriott


WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
2:01 Welcome Thomas, Traveling
5:56 Trip to New Caledonia - Why did you go & where is it?
10:45 What were the first impressions of the island?
14:15 Expedition of the Isle of Pines
22:56 Where in the trees are Crested Geckos Found in the Wild?
29:43 What was it like to find the first one?
35:05 Replicating the Climate of New Caledonia is Captivity
51:30 Replicating the Physical Appearance of New Caledonia in Captivity
58:23 Crested Gecko Natural Diets & Busting Crested Gecko Husbandry Myths
1:09:52 Blue River Crested Gecko Diets
1:16:43 Closing Thoughts
1:21:16 Outro

DESCRIPTION:
In this episode, Phil welcomes Brandon Shiflett of Rare Earth Inc. to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he built a successful business focused on dwarf monitors, how he has managed to maintain his passion and enthusiasm for herpetoculture, and a whole lot more. This is one of our favorite episodes to date!

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 ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

SHOW NOTES:
Follow Brandon on IG: @rareearthinc

MERCH:
https://www.projectherp.com/shop

OUR SPONSORS:
Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PH
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

SOCIAL LINKS:
Support us on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on Youtube:
www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

DESCRIPTION:
In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Myke Clarkson to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, before waxing poetic about field herping, then diving into his role at the International Herpetological Symposium. We cover a lot of ground in this one in a really short time!

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:
Follow Myke on IG: @mykeclarkson
Check out the IHS website: https://www.iherpsymp.org
Check out the HCI website: https://herpconservation.com/

MERCH:
https://www.projectherp.com/shop

OUR SPONSORS:
Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PH
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

SOCIAL LINKS:
Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0UCdymrooiNVloQlxrW1FA
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp

DESCRIPTION:
In this episode, Phil and Roy catch up after a brief hiatus!

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 ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links below!

MERCH:
https://www.projectherp.com/shop

OUR SPONSORS:
Custom Reptile Habitats: https://customreptilehabitats.com/PH
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

SOCIAL LINKS:
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture
Subscribe on Youtube:

/ @projectherpetoculture
Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetoculture
Follow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonly
Follow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp