Animals at Home Network

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Animals at Home Network

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. 224: Why Fish Keepers Are Adding Snakes to Their Tanks | Myke Clarkson - AAH

    3 DAYS AGO

    224: Why Fish Keepers Are Adding Snakes to Their Tanks | Myke Clarkson - AAH

    Myke Clarkson, a television producer, reptile conservationist, and wildlife enthusiast discusses his experiences in his television producing career from the start to now. He talks about the story of a snake bite that turned into a TV show, his experience in producing animal-related shows down the line, including his National Geographic show, Dead By Dawn. Myke also discusses the sensationalism that can occur in the media and how he has managed to steer clear of that when it comes to animals-related media. He also shares details of his passion for aquatic snake keeping, from the ins and outs of keeping them, husbandry, snake fungal disease, and more. He talks about what snakes he would recommend for people wanting to get into aquatic snakes, plant recommendations, feeder fish species, and cleaning waste. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/224-myke-clarkson/#224 #animalsathomepodcastJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: https://www.thebiodude.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Myke’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/mykeclarkson/ Myke’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/myke.clarkson/ Myke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myke.clarkson HCI Website: herpconservation.com IHS Website: iherpsymp.org00:00 Introducing Myke Clarkson 2:42 The Bio Dude Substrates 3:17 Welcome Myke - His Show on HerpNation + Aquatic Snakes 8:01 The Story of The Bite + TV Shows 13:06 The Beginning of Myke’s Producer Career to Now 21:00 The Animal Related Shows He’s Produced 26:36 The Walking Dead Inspired Nature Doc 31:02 Sensationalism In Media 36:39 Aquatic Snake Keeping 37:01 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 38:01 Aquatic Snake Keeping 46:46 Freshwater Adaptations Goals + Fungal Disease 49:49 Reptile Keeping’s Connection to Conservation 50:57 Disposing of Water Positive of SFD 53:25 Semi vs Fully Aquatic Snakes + Recommended Snakes 1:00:50 Need For Stability in Aquatic Snakes 1:04:55 Setting Up An Aquatic Tank, Plants, and Cleaning Crew 1:13:03 Feeder Fish Species 1:19:57 Waste Clean Up 1:21:06 Non-Profits + Aquatic Snake Book 1:32:30 Closing Thoughts

    1h 37m
  2. 223: Why Your Snake Hides All Day & How to Change it | Victoria Teague - AAH

    FEB 13

    223: Why Your Snake Hides All Day & How to Change it | Victoria Teague - AAH

    Victoria Teague of PassionateSnakes discusses her experience with various species of snakes, primarily in the colubrid variety when it comes to her specific enclosure design to help snakes feel more comfortable out in the open. Victoria talks about her Mandarin Rate Snake as the motivator for creating an enclosure that she would see the snake more often in, discussing the need for shelving and hiding spaces built within the enclosure. She also briefly discusses her recent health journey, talking about how her recent focus on herself has created more motivation and happiness in keeping her reptile species more effectively. Victoria shares details of her future projects, non-bioactive enclosures, enclosure design advice, and her experience on a husbandry Facebook group as well.SHOW NOTES:https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/223-victoria-teague/JOIN US ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome SPONSOR: https://www.thebiodude.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Victoria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionatesnakes/ Victoria’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShhX-oiKYUXXMIj79v6-3w Advancing Herpetological Husbandry: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdvancingHerpHusbandry/Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:Victoria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionatesnakes/ 00:00 Introducing Victoria Teague of Passionate Snakes 2:32 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements 3:07 Welcome Victoria + Beginnings in Reptile Keeping 8:04 Victoria’s Boa + The Enclosure 10:14 Colubrids and Boas 13:44 Mandarin Rat Snakes + Behaviors of Snake Species 17:20 Victoria’s Health Journey + That Connection to Animal Keeping 23:55 Choosing Snake Species + Keeping the Interest 30:02 Designing Enclosures for Behaviors 32:53 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 33:54 Non-Bioactive Enclosures with Plants 36:24 Shelving Spaces in Snake Enclosures 44:18 Feeding Snakes + Any Issues with Feeding 45:57 Cleaning Challenges with Non-Bioactives 50:42 Enclosure Setups: Heating + Lighting + More 54:47 Tips for Victoria’s Enclosure Replication 55:57 Future Species + Upcoming Projects 58:16 Advancing Herpetological Husbandry Facebook Group 1:00:30 Closing Thoughts

    1h 3m
  3. 222: Thinking Like Your Ancient Ancestors Makes You a Better Reptile Keeper | Nathan Rupley - AAH

    FEB 3

    222: Thinking Like Your Ancient Ancestors Makes You a Better Reptile Keeper | Nathan Rupley - AAH

    Nathan Carlos Rupley discusses his experience with reptile and invertebrate keeping alongside his passion for nature in the real world; talking about his feelings behind connecting with nature and rewildling, and how that connects with the reptile keeping hobby. He shares details of his upbringing in Africa, then moving on to adapting to life in the United States, primarily discussing his viewpoints on rewildling rather than becoming reliant on the consumer oriented world. Nathan also continues to discuss various aspects of recognizing plants, using plants for medicine, and the toxicity of some plants that we could potentially use in reptile keeping or in our daily lives. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/222-nathan-rupley/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: https://www.thebiodude.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.instagram.com/nathan_carlos_rupley/Nathan’s YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/nathanrupleyVideo Clips and Photos Used in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/nathan_carlos_rupley/00:00 Introducing Nathan Rupley2:11 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements2:47 Welcome Nathan + His Connection with Nature6:08 Foundations in Africa, Adapting to Life in the U.S, and Getting Back Into The Hobby13:13 Species Currently Keeping14:12 Rewildling - Reversing Domestication, Hunting, Foraging + Gathering26:49 How Has Rewilding Changed Your Reptile Keeping Perspective?34:06 The Bio Dude Terra Fauna Substrate + Bug Grub35:07 Recognizing + Connecting with Nature42:37 Uromastyx Diets + Facebook Groups + Toxicity of Plants1:00:42 Uromastyx Diets + Plant Medicine1:18:37 The Importance of Research + Conservation1:22:03 Closing Thoughts

    1h 24m
  4. 221: Keeping 100s of Tiny Geckos in a Huge Room | Logan Hope - AAH

    JAN 23

    221: Keeping 100s of Tiny Geckos in a Huge Room | Logan Hope - AAH

    Logan Hope of ThatBeardedBugGuy discusses his very popular Mourning gecko room in his home, housing over a hundred geckos, as well as some opinions about keeping tiny reptiles in such large enclosures. He also discusses in depth his Vietnamese Blue Beauty snakes, their enclosure setups, lighting, diets, and their very intelligent behaviors. Logan also talks about how he first got started in the exotic pet keeping world with bugs and tarantulas, leading him to share details of their enclosures, why he keeps them, and the fear surrounding spiders. We also talk about the story of his alligator that he recently nursed back to health and is continuing to rehabilitate at home. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/221-bearded-bug-guy/ JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome SPONSOR: https://www.thebiodude.com/ LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Logan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbeardedbugguy/Logan’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatbeardedbugguy Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode: Provided by Logan Hope 00:00 Introducing Logan Hope - The Bearded Bug Guy 2:39 The Bio Dude 3:14 Welcome Logan + The Mourning Gecko Room + Blue Beauty 11:20 Struggles with Large Enclosures for Tiny Animals 15:24 Feeding The Mourning Geckos 18:45 Logan’s Animal Room + Vietnamese Blue Beauty 28:29 Noticing The Intelligence of Reptiles + The Connection 30:04 Vietnamese Blue Beauty Enclosures + Flying Gecko 41:49 Logan’s Tarantulas + Setups 42:45 The Bio Dude Terra Fauna + Bug Grub 43:46 Logan’s Tarantulas + Setups 59:12 Fear Surrounding Tarantulas + Breeding Baby Tarantulas 1:05:46 Logan’s Alligator + Her Story 1:20:30 Logan Starting a YouTube Channel? 1:26:15 Logan at Expos + Closing Thoughts

    1h 29m
  5. 220: The Secret to Breeding Leopard Geckos | Dragoon Gecko - AAH

    JAN 12

    220: The Secret to Breeding Leopard Geckos | Dragoon Gecko - AAH

    Rebecca Hassler of Dragoon Gecko discusses her over fifteen years of experience in breeding leopard geckos, offering advice to newer leopard gecko breeders on how to get started breeding ethically. She shares details on how to succeed in breeding even before purchasing your gecko pairs, characteristics she looks for in breeding quality reptiles, and husbandry of leopard geckos, leading into the actual steps of breeding. Her undeniable passion for leopard geckos and breeding them is evident as she discusses the steps in breeding leopard geckos on a simplified level, as well as the beginnings of socializing them so that they are a great pet option for owners. Rebecca is a friend of the podcast and as we mentioned, has been on the show a few times now, so do feel free to check out our previous episodes: How To Breed Leopard Geckos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_rdl_xXqpk The Best Leopard Gecko Morphs to Breed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh20hW_-BHY SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/220-dragoon-gecko/ #leopardgecko #220 #animalsathomepodcast JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: http://www.dragoongecko.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dragoongecko/ http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWPibMGvvmtRdHW2cge3qg/ Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode: https://www.instagram.com/dragoongecko/ 00:00 Introducing Rebecca Hassler - Dragoon Gecko 2:02 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements 2:38 Welcome Rebecca + Her Experience in Leopard Geckos 11:10 Setting Yourself Up For Success in Breeding 22:53 Characteristics in Breeding vs Pet Quality Animals 29:16 Breeding with Established Geckos + Husbandry of Geckos 38:40 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 39:42 Breeding Note Taking 40:57 Red Flags in Future Breeders 49:15 Sexing Leopard Geckos 50:44 Next Steps in Breeding + Growth 58:52 The Process of The Breeding Itself 1:08:40 Ovulation + Pairing in Leopard Geckos 1:22:32 Pairing of Females + Egg Laying 1:27:39 Incubation of Eggs 1:36:04 Supporting Hatchlings + Their Enclosures 1:42:07 Egg Laying Issues 1:46:05 Socializing Leopard Geckos 1:52:39 Rebecca’s Love For Breeding Leopard Geckos 2:02:22 Closing Thoughts

    2h 7m
4.8
out of 5
158 Ratings

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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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