332 episodes
Animals at Home Network AAHN
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4.9 • 140 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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77: PH Getting the Jump on Grasshoppers w/ Dean Missimer
In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Dean Missimer of Feed My Chameleon LLC to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, what inspired him to begin breeding grasshoppers, reptile nutrition, and a whole lot more. Dean is a pioneer in the space of reptile feeders and nutrition and this was an excellent introduction to his work. This episode is not one to be missed!
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/77-dean-missimer/
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Follow Dean on IG: @feedmychameleon
Website: https://feedmychameleon.com
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 -
196: AAH Tree Monitor Masterclass: Species Variation, Keeping & Breeding | Canadian Coldblood
Brandon van Asten is the owner and founder of Canadian Coldblood, a reptile breeding operation based out of Ontario, Canada. Brandon is the most prolific tree monitor breeder in the world and currently working with all six common tree monitor species. In the episode, we discuss how to successfully keep and breed tree monitors, the variation in size, behaviour, and color between the different species, common health issues, how to maintain vibrant color, and much more!
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/196-canadian-coldblood/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
1:31 Welcome Brandon - Background
13:43 Canadian Coldblood in 10 Years & Protecting Genetics
20:09 What got Brandon into Tree Monitors?
27:20 How to Incubate Tree Monitor Eggs Properly
31:48 Custom Reptile Habitats & Patreon Ad
32:38 6 Species of Tree Monitors, Their Differences & Hybridizing
41:13 Tree Monitor Evolution
44:32 What Husbandry Changes Has Brandon Made?
50:49 Co-habiting the Tree Monitors & Enclosures
53:40 Common Tree Monitor Health & Shedding Issues?
1:00:45 Maintaining Vibrant Color In Tree Monitors
1:04:46 Responsibility of Producing Such A Complicated Species
1:12:02 Read Brandon's Care Notes
1:17:31 Closing Thoughts
1:23:24 Outro
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE
https://www.instagram.com/canadiancoldblood/
https://canadiancoldblood.com/
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
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Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca -
7: RT The TRUTH About Wickens’ Cohabited Leopard Geckos
This week's episode is a Round Table Discussion focused on the Leopard Gecko cohabiting controversy sparked by Adam Wickens of Wickens Wicked Reptiles a few weeks ago. We are joined by Adam Wickens, Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research and Ellie Hills of Hills Herptiles to discuss whether or not leopard geckos can safely be housed together, as well as cohabiting reptiles on a broader scope, including how to safely cohabit your animals, the various types of cohabiting situations and which species work best for cohabiting.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-leopard-gecko-cohab/
SPONSORS:
Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE
Guest’s Social Media:
Wickens Wicked Reptiles:
https://www.youtube.com/wickenswickedreptiles
https://www.wickenswickedreptiles.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wickenswickedreptiles/
Reptiles & Research:
https://www.youtube.com/@ReptilesandResearch
https://reptilesandresearch.org/
https://www.instagram.com/reptilesandresearch
Hills Herptile:
https://www.youtube.com/@HillsHerptiles
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 -
195: AAH TOP ANIMAL CAREERS You Haven’t Thought Of | Nate Hawks
Nate Hawks is a scientific illustrator and zoo exhibit designer. In this episode, we discuss animal-related career options that fall outside of the typical science-related choices (biologist, zoo keeper, vet, etc.). Nate tells us how he successfully combined his love for creative art with his love for animals to pursue a career that allows him to do both. Nate not only helps design exhibits but is also responsible for creating info-graphic displays in front of exhibits. If you are someone who wants to pursue an animal-related career but doesn't know where to start, this is an episode for you!
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/195-nate-hawks/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
1:14 Welcome Nate & Background
15:02 Becoming an Exhibit Designer
26:28 Why Nate Left His Dream Job
31:52 Georiga Aquarium- Whale Shark Exhibit
32:18 Custom Reptile Habitats & Patreon Ad
33:07 Georiga Aquarium- Whale Shark Exhibit
38:27 The Process Nate Uses to Create His Art and Infographics
45:31 What Are Nate's Favorite Pieces?
47:47 Other Animal-Related Careers That Are Worth Pursuing
1:04:16 Closing Thoughts
1:05:20 Outro
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE
https://www.natehawks.com/
https://www.instagram.com/terrafaunastudios/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TerraFaunaStudios
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 -
76: PH To Be Infinitely Curious w/ Summer Winston
In this episode, Roy welcomes Summer Winston of The SHäP to the show! We hear about their origins in herpetoculture, what inspired them to open a reptile store and how it's different from the rest, what motivates and inspires them to improve, and a whole lot more. Summer is a truly passionate keeper with a thoughtful, soulful approach to the craft. This episode is not one to be missed!
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/76-summer-winston/
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Follow Summer on IG: @theshap
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 -
194: AAH TOTAL Wild Replication for this BIZARRE Lizard | Dragantha's Dragon's
Benjamin Fabian is a German herpetoculturist and the owner of Dragantha's Dragon's, a breeding project focused on producing Phrynosoma (Horned Lizards). In the episode, Benjamin discusses what motivates him to work with such a specialized group of lizards and why he chooses to keep with "minimal interaction" between himself and his lizards. Benjamin also covers the dietary requirements horned lizards have for ants, how he collects wild ants, propagates captive ants, and how he simulates ant hills within his enclosures.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/194-draganthas-dragons/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
2:19 Welcome Benjamin & Background
12:24 Overview of Phrynosoma Genus (Horned Lizards)
16:50 How to Research Properly
20:25 Horned Lizard Husbandry
28:00 Why do they require ants?
34:28 Tomaskas Ltd.
35:50 How they hunt ants in the wild & how to feed them in captivity
45:23 Simulating an Ant Hill in Captivity
49:05 Breeding Phrynosoma (Horned Lizards)
54:00 What Drives You to Work with Phrynosoma?
1:01:41 The Responsibility of Selling Horned Lizards
1:09:19 Closing Thoughts
1:10:25 Outro
SPONSORS:
Visit Tomaskas Ltd. here: www.tomaskas.com
CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE
Guest’s Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/draganthasdragons/
https://www.youtube.com/@UCB4oxVNbtl3rpLSHAl87u7A
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552045048696
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
Customer Reviews
Love it!
New subscriber on YouTube here. I keep a red bearded dragon named Cheeto, a BCI rescue named Oscar and a baby blood python named TypO. I love watching the YouTube videos. I’ve learned a lot and will continue to try to give the best care to my animals. It’s a great channel/podcast wich brings people from the community together.
Thanks a lot,
Kyle
March 24,2023
You’re on point! Once the animal is taken from the wild it’s no longer that same animal. The behavior and instincts change. For example. Usually when you take a wild species of animal and handle them consistently they eventually see you as a non-threat and tolerate you. If you take the same species and let’s say if you could find that exact same animal later on it would behave the exact same way it did the first time it came in contact with you. Trying to escape or defend itself! Or what have you. You guys are awesome so glad I found this pod! What you speak is what I think!! Keep it up!
A must listen for reptile lovers!
Animals at home is a must listen for reptile and specialty pet owners! Dillon, the podcast’s host, offers consistent, very well researched, and thought provoking episodes on the state of reptile keeping and where it’s going. The show gets industry leaders and top hobbyists/scientists as guests to discuss their expertise and opinions on various animal related topics. If you’re interested in herpetology, hearing from breeding experts, and how you can improve your reptile care then check out the podcast!