91: Project Herpetoculture RETURNS! With Ron St. Pierre - PH
Phil re-launches PH with a conversation with Ron St. Pierre!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/69-ron-st-pierre/LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:FairyTail Dragons: www.fairytaildragons.comFollow FairyTail Dragons on IG: @fairytail_dragons_llcFollow Ron on IG: @ron_stpierreMerch:https://www.projectherp.com/shopOur Sponsors:CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERECold Blooded Caffeine (apply the code ‘projectherp’ for 10% off): https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/?ref=PHTortoise Supply: https://www.tortoisesupply.comReptile Rocks: https://www.superuro.comRedline Shipping: https://www.redlineshipping.comFairyTail Dragons: https://fairytaildragons.comSupport, Subscribe & Follow:Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/projectherpetocultureSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectherpetoculture4860Follow P : H on Instagram: @projectherpetocultureFollow Phil on Instagram: @aridsonlyFollow Roy on Instagram: @wellspringherp
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238: The Future of Pet Snakes: Domestication by Hybridization | Liam Sinclair - AAH
Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research joins today’s episode to discuss hybridization and domestication in captive reptiles in herpetoculture. Liam shares details of the breeding process, going in depth on genetics, lineage, breeding for certain traits, and much more. He even discusses more controversial topics such as inbreeding, overall domestication for captive reptiles, and culling species in different ways. He also touches on husbandry as it relates to hybrid species. If you’re interested in the ins and outs of breeding and the science behind it, this episode is a great watch!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/238-liam-sinclair/SPONSORS: Visit Fauna-Lux Here: https://fauna-lux.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Thumbnail pictures from: https://www.facebook.com/MilksnakeMutations/Reptiles & Research YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReptilesandResearchReptiles & Research Website: https://reptilesandresearch.org/aboutTime Stamps:0:00 Introducing Liam Sinclair of Reptiles & Research1:46 True Chroma by Faunalux2:46 Welcome Liam + All About The New Hybrid7:40 Selection Processes + Domestication17:40 Localities + The Road to Domestication23:07 Criticism of Morph Trade27:35 Inbreeding Can Produce Healthier Animals31:18 Culling Breeding Animals33:45 Breeding Program Goals34:14 Animals At Home Patreon34:35 Breeding Program Goals + Conversation About Breeds39:25 Hobby Species + Wild Types42:50 Purpose of Domestication45:24 This Week’s Hatching Result + Breeding Desire49:14 Hybrid Species Explanation53:20 MH Complex in Breeding55:20 Corn Snakes Are Hybrids + “Pure” Lines1:06:00 How To Keep “Pure” Species1:09:10 Hybridization Boundaries + Ethics1:13:10 Ellie’s New Clutch + Health Priorities1:19:15 More On Domestication1:24:14 Hybrid Species In Future Plans1:26:40 Approaching Hybrid Husbandry1:28:23 Adapting Liam’s Viewpoint To What It Is Today1:34:48 Closing Thoughts
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237: The Viral Dad Who Trusted a Giant Snake with His Toddler | Ed Taoka - AAH
Ed Taoka of “Sonny and Cher Reticulated Pythons” joins today’s episode to discuss his experience with Reticulated Pythons, and more specifically, in handling and socializing with them and his daughter. We discuss how he began his journey in keeping retics, feeding moments vs handling, their high level of intelligence, and more! Ed shares his knowledge of snake body language, being in tune with animals, and the process of taming an animal, leading to how he keeps retics around his child.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/237-ed-taoka/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Ed’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonny_cher_reticsEd’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SonnyandCherReticulatedPythonsWe Discuss:0:00 Introducing Ed Taoka2:27 Welcome Ed + How Did He Start Keeping Reticulated Pythons10:27 Worries In Starting With Retics12:42 Socializing + Interacting With Ed’s Snakes18:39 Feeding vs Moments of Handling?21:55 How Intelligent Are Reticulated Pythons + Body Language27:28 Beginnings In Interactions With Snakes and His Daughter34:45 His Daughter’s Reaction to Snakes35:45 Animals At Home Patreon36:06 Snake Precautions Around Children38:22 Social Media Perceptions41:03 Retic With His Cat?42:36 Inspiration To Start Social Media + More Perceptions55:10 How Has Internet Fame Affected Ed?59:22 Ed’s Daughter’s Relationship with Snakes Now1:02:51 Future Enclosure Plans1:06:16 Closing Thoughts
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236: The Reptile Industry Is About to Collapse — Trump’s Tariffs Explained
Josh Halter of The Bio Dude discusses all about the recent challenging situations that The Bio Dude has been facing in recent times: from how Covid affected the business, the new tariff situation, and more. He talks in depth about the business practices that he has set in place in order for The Bio Dude to remain a productive business for himself and the staff, as well as some changes he has made to ensure he is a good owner of the business. Josh also discusses future plans for The Bio Dude, including isopod consumables from ethically sourced fish. This episode is great for people who want to learn more about The Bio Dude’s message, goals, and the behind the scenes struggles of a small business.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/236-the-bio-dude/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 Bio Dude Website: https://www.thebiodude.com/The Bio Dude Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiodudeThe Bio Dude YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebiodudejoshhalterTIME STAMPS:0:00 Introducing Josh Halter from The Bio Dude2:35 Coming Up: Zoo Med University3:05 Coming Up: The Bio Dude3:40 Welcome Josh Halter + Recent Trip to Costa Rica9:22 The Business Model of The Bio Dude14:58 Recent Challenging Situations for Josh + Growth Process29:27 Josh As The Owner of The Bio Dude31:36 Zoo Med University32:47 Working Through Corona Virus35:27 The New Tariff Situation51:01 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub52:02 More Changes Made Due To Extenuating Circumstances57:37 New Plans For The Bio Dude: Consumables, Drainage Layers + More1:11:11 The Bio Dude Storefront1:18:48 Closing Thoughts
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235: This Is the Future of Reptile Expos — and It's Not What You Think | Dr. Zac Loughman - AAH
Dr. Zac Loughman joins today’s episode to discuss the creation of Colubrid Fest, a colubrid only reptile show filled with insightful speakers, engaging panels, with proceeds going directly back into funding research for the reptiles most commonly kept in the hobby. Zac shares details about how Colubrid Fest came to be, as well as the overall purpose behind its creation. We also talk about Zac’s personal reptile collection, husbandry research at West Liberty University, conservation efforts vs preservation, and much more! Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the show on September 13th & 14th.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/235-dr-zac-loughman/SPONSORS: Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Purchase Tickets to Colubrid Fest: https://showmereptileshow.com/indianapolis-indiana-colubrid-festCCR Conservation Fund: https://www.colubridandcolubroidradio.com/conservationHusbandry in Natural History Episode w/ Zac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCV5tKf9EmYFalse Water Cobra Care Episode w/ Zac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pftnr4tCxl4Zac’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacloughman/Dr. Zac at West Liberty University: https://westliberty.edu/biology/faculty/zachary-j-loughman/Zac’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zac.loughman/Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.facebook.com/zac.loughman/Timestamps:0:00 Introducing Dr. Zac Loughman2:06 Coming Up: Zoo Med Labs2:36 Welcome Dr. Zac Loughman + New Books In Progress5:45 Zac’s Personal Reptile Collection + Husbandry Research19:56 Zoo Med Labs University21:07 Colubrid Fest Origin + Creation33:44 Animals At Home Patreon34:04 The Purpose of Colubrid Fest43:48 Conservation Efforts of Colubrid Fest58:53 Replicating Ethical Improvements With Other Animals1:01:43 Conservation vs Preservation1:14:42 Goals In Purchasing Land for Conservation1:19:10 Captive Breeding Release Projects1:30:04 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!
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