Branch Demon Podcast

Bill Strand
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A show about husbandry and community surrounding the Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) hosted by Bill (and sometimes Yvette) Strand of Misty Mountain Phants.

  1. A Moment of Quiet

    2d ago

    A Moment of Quiet

    It is crunch time on an important project that will affect the Branch Demon Podcast. I give a brief explanation and then talk about the next ten years for you and our community.

    13 min
  2. Reptile Shows for Satanic Leaf-tailed Geckos

    May 29

    Reptile Shows for Satanic Leaf-tailed Geckos

    It is reptile show season! You might get lucky and find a phant at a reptile show, but that is hit and miss with this rare gecko! I talk about what to consider when you are looking for - or have purchased - a satanic leaf-tailed gecko at a reptile show.

    19 min
  3. Interview with Sydney Jersak

    May 22

    Interview with Sydney Jersak

    Sydney Jersak is a breeder of Uroplatus, and the Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko, from Alberta Canada and he joins us to talk Phants!

    40 min
  4. Your contribution to the community

    May 15

    Your contribution to the community

    You are new and only have one Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko. How can you contribute? You are in a very important position at this stage in our community's growth and today I share how you can help.

    16 min
  5. Is a Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko Right For You?

    May 8

    Is a Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko Right For You?

    Is a satanic leaf-tailed gecko actually right for you? Not "do you want one" — that's easy. The harder questions are whether you can provide what they need, and whether what they give back will be enough for you. In this episode, Bill works through the honest decision framework that every prospective phant keeper needs before they commit. He covers what handling really looks like with this species , what the daily keeper experience actually is — the world-building, the patience, the satisfaction of catching a glimpse at 11pm — and a checklist of both the reasons to wait and the signs you've found your animal.

    16 min
  6. The Cage Interior for the Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko

    May 1

    The Cage Interior for the Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko

    Tonight we're talking about planting a Phant enclosure. I'll be singling out some strategies for larger enclosures because they are new to a lot of phant keepers. What is important is not just what to plant, but how to think about it.

    13 min
  7. Hydration for Satanic Leaf-tailed Geckos

    Apr 24

    Hydration for Satanic Leaf-tailed Geckos

    Hydration is a critical husbandry parameter and we discuss how to tell if your gecko is hydrated and how to set up your misting and fogging system.

    26 min
  8. Lighting your Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko

    Apr 17

    Lighting your Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko

    When you think of lights for the Satanic. Leaf-tailed gecko you need to think about lighting the environment that will nurish your gecko. Heat, white light, and UVB are covered as we think about the why of it all.

    32 min
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A show about husbandry and community surrounding the Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) hosted by Bill (and sometimes Yvette) Strand of Misty Mountain Phants.

Information

  • Creator
    Bill Strand
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Branch Demon Podcast