34: Are Racks Bad for Snakes? New Study Drops Bombshell! | Goku Nagabaskaran - R&R
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that keeping snakes in rack systems may actually stunt their brain development. In this video, we dive into the data, explore the study’s methods, and discuss what it means for reptile care and welfare going forward.
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227: This Tiny Tortoise is About to go Extinct... | Ralph Till - AAH
Ralph Till of The Kleinmanni Assurance Project joins the podcast to discuss his new project alongside his team members, working to ensure a future for the Egyptian Tortoise through the establishment of thriving, genetically diverse populations in carefully managed assurance colonies. He discusses his experience with the tortoise species, the issue with them growing in popularity over the last couple of decades, as well as some information on their care standards. Ralph goes over the creation of the program, how it came to be, future goals, as well as a little insight on his experience in working with zoos and other organizations. This episode is not one to be missed if you’re interested in the conservation of wild species in captivity!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/227-kap/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:The Kleinmanni Assurance Program: https://www.kleinmanniassuranceproject.com/Our Previous Episode with Ralph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThDnks4Emlc00:00 Introducing Ralph Till2:02 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements2:38 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED2:57 Welcome Ralph - His Experience With Reptiles6:28 Care Standards + Sizes of Egyptian Tortoises11:35 Ralph’s Spark in Keeping Egyptian Tortoises13:47 Egyptian Tortoise Regulations and Conservation Status21:55 Developing The Kleinmanni Assurance Program22:27 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub23:28 Developing The Kleinmanni Assurance Program34:02 The Purpose of the Program39:43 ESA Regulations + Genetics51:02 Reaching Out To Zoos for the Program52:22 Stud Book for the Program53:47 Conservation Goals in the Wild56:46 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED58:11 The Members of The Kleinmanni Assurance Program1:05:58 Ways To Help + Learning The Business1:11:42 Closing Thoughts
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226: Can You Keep an Alligator as a Pet? | Mark Perpetua - AAH
Mark Perpetua of Mark’s Perpetua’s Reptile Encounters discusses his experience in keeping crocodilians, what led him to keeping them, and the logistics of keeping them. He also briefly talks about the New York alligator seizing, discussing the regulations in the area and why it makes sense that the animal was taken from that keeper. Mark discusses how he keeps his crocodilians as well as outlines his advice for any prospective keepers, involving their diets and enclosures. He also goes over his book that he wrote, outlining the basics of crocodilian evolution, biology, natural history and conservation. If you’re at all interested in crocodilians, Mark Perpetua’s various ventures are definitely ones to follow. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/226-croc-chat/SPONSORS: Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Mark Perpetua’s Reptile Encounters Website: https://www.reptileprograms.com/Mark’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Mark-Perpetuas-Reptile-Encounters-100057236065549/Alligators and Crocodiles: In Nature and In Art: https://www.amazon.com/Alligators-Crocodiles-Nature-Mark-Perpetua/dp/B0DJC43BNBMark’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@reptileencounters25Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:Mark’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@reptileencounters25Mark’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Mark-Perpetuas-Reptile-Encounters-100057236065549/00:00 Introducing Mark Perpetua1:30 Coming Up: Zoo Med ReptiSun1:49 Welcome Mark - Background and Education in Reptiles6:36 The Crocodilians He Keeps and What Led Him To Keeping11:00 Logistics of Keeping Crocodiles + Regulations19:45 The Story of The Pet Alligator Seize25:18 Mark’s Alligators As Laws Changed31:39 Animals at Home Patreon32:00 Stunted Alligators + Sizes of Morelet’s Crocodile34:24 Advice for Future Crocodile Keepers + Feeding Crocodilians 39:06 Alligators and Crocodiles: In Nature and In Art44:04 Mark’s YouTube Channel47:53 Zoo Med ReptiSun49:19 Mark’s YouTube Channel52:37 Reptile Encounters Presentations58:34 Mark’s Relationships with Crocodiles + Intelligence Levels1:01:05 Mark’s Future Projects - Crocodilian Conservation1:04:11 Closing Thoughts + Meeting Tiki
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225: How to Build a Tropical Greenhouse in a Cold Climate | A Life Exotic - AAH
Zach Porritt of @a.life.exotic discusses his large, tropical greenhouse that houses multiple animal species cohabitating in a beautifully constructed environment. He dives into all of the details of the building process of the greenhouse, the climate he deals with, temperature management and ventilation, as well as the overall investment of the greenhouse. Zach also goes over all of the species that he keeps in the greenhouse and the logistics of keeping them all together in the same space. This episode is an incredibly in depth description of such a well thought out structure, filled with information on how this can be replicated and how he has made this project a huge success. Zach also discusses his recent trip to Suriname, a vast country filled with tropical rainforest and various interesting animal species.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/225-a-life-exotic/#225 #animalsathomepodcastJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: https://zoomed.com/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.youtube.com/alifeexotichttps://www.instagram.com/a.life.exotic/Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:https://www.youtube.com/alifeexotichttps://www.instagram.com/a.life.exotic/00:00 Introducing Zach Porritt1:25 Zoo Med Reptisun LED1:45 Welcome Zach - What Sparked This Idea?6:14 The Building Process of The Greenhouse8:50 The Climate Zach Deals With + Temp Management17:13 Humidity Management19:36 Ventilation in The Greenhouse21:10 Lighting Used23:07 The View of The Greenhouse24:40 The Investment26:09 Replication on a Smaller Scale?27:29 What Climate Is He Replicating?29:27 Creating The Pond + Soil31:54 Can Species Escape?32:49 Species in Greenhouse34:07 ZooMed Reptisun LED + UVB35:32 Dart Frogs and Microfauna in Greenhouse42:12 Tropical Plant Species + Pests50:30 Monthly Maintenance Costs52:17 Animals Added To Ecosystem59:00 Cohabitation in The Greenhouse1:06:18 Tree Frog Noise1:07:31 Thoughts About Birds?1:10:17 Addition of Puffing Snakes1:10:37 Patreon Animals At Home1:10:58 Addition of Puffing Snakes1:18:00 Logistics to Keeping the Snake1:22:30 Zach’s Trip to Suriname1:32:44 Closing Thoughts
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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.clarksonHCI Website: herpconservation.comIHS Website: iherpsymp.org00:00 Introducing Myke Clarkson2:42 The Bio Dude Substrates3:17 Welcome Myke - His Show on HerpNation + Aquatic Snakes8:01 The Story of The Bite + TV Shows13:06 The Beginning of Myke’s Producer Career to Now21:00 The Animal Related Shows He’s Produced26:36 The Walking Dead Inspired Nature Doc31:02 Sensationalism In Media36:39 Aquatic Snake Keeping37:01 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub38:01 Aquatic Snake Keeping46:46 Freshwater Adaptations Goals + Fungal Disease49:49 Reptile Keeping’s Connection to Conservation50:57 Disposing of Water Positive of SFD53:25 Semi vs Fully Aquatic Snakes + Recommended Snakes1:00:50 Need For Stability in Aquatic Snakes1:04:55 Setting Up An Aquatic Tank, Plants, and Cleaning Crew1:13:03 Feeder Fish Species1:19:57 Waste Clean Up1:21:06 Non-Profits + Aquatic Snake Book1:32:30 Closing Thoughts
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!