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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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- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
Project: Herpetoculture with Greg Watkins-Colwell
Greg Watkins-Colwell is Senior Collection Manager of Herpetology and Ichthyology at the Yale Peabody Museum, where his work spans natural history collections, systematics, biogeography, research, and public education. He also serves on the Board of Governors of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists and the Science Advisory Board of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.
- 2 weeks ago1h 6m
Project: Herpetoculture Phil and Andis
Phil and Andis chop it up.
- 3 weeks ago2h 43m
256: The Truth About Keeping Emerald Tree Boas | Zion McAndrews
Zion joins me on the podcast to discuss one of the most iconic—and notoriously challenging—snakes in herpetoculture: the Emerald Tree Boa. We break down the biggest mistakes new keepers make, how Zion refined his husbandry through trial and error, and what it really takes to keep these incredible snakes thriving in captivity.We also discuss the differences between Northern and Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boas, the pros and cons of captive-bred versus imported animals, enclosure design, humidity management, heating, UVB, quarantine, and why patience may be the single most important quality for anyone considering this species. Whether you already keep Emerald Tree Boas or have always dreamed of owning one, this episode is packed with practical husbandry advice and fascinating insights.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/256-emerald-tree-boas/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:https://www.emeraldtreeboas.org/https://www.instagram.com/emeraldtreeboashttps://www.instagram.com/zvivarium/Photos and Video in Episode:Provided by Zion0:00 Intro3:04 Welcome, Zion! Background6:30 Getting his first Emerald Tree Boa11:59 Initial Emerald Tree Boa Setup and Mistakes25:44 Northern vs Basin Emerald Tree Boas40:28 Who Should Keep an Emerald Tree Boa?50:20 Setting up a Proper Emerald Tree Boa Enclosure 55:40 Emerald Tree Boa Heating and Lighting1:16:38 ETB Humidity, Substrate & Ventilation 1:34:38 Basin vs Northern Husbandry1:38:08 ETB Perching Behaviour 1:42:56 Dealing with Wild-Caught Imports1:46:11 ETB Health Issues2:21:15 ETB Feeding Routine2:30:26 EmeraldTreeBoas.Org & Closing Thoughts2:42:20 Outro
- Jul 1, 20263h 48m
255: Why Designer Green Tree Pythons Are a Problem | Rain
In Part 2 of our Green Tree Python series, Rain and I take a deep dive into the history, genetics, and breeding of one of the reptile hobby's most iconic species. We explore the origins of green tree pythons, the history of captive breeding, and why locality information and bloodlines are often far more complicated than many keepers realize.We also discuss the differences between true breeding lines and designer animals, how localities can become mislabeled throughout the trade, and the breeding practices required to produce consistent, healthy animals. If you're interested in Green Tree Pythons, reptile genetics, or responsible breeding, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and historical context.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/255-green-tree-pythons/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome
- Jun 24, 20261h 43m
254: Design Better Reptile Enclosures with This Tool | CritterCAD
What if you could build your reptile enclosure before spending a single dollar? In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Wilson, creator of CritterCAD, a 3D vivarium design platform that helps keepers design naturalistic enclosures, experiment with layouts, and evaluate their husbandry using a species-specific CARE score. We discuss how the software was built, the challenges of turning husbandry into a digital tool, the role of community-driven care information, and where CritterCAD is headed next. Whether you're planning your next enclosure or just love innovative reptile-keeping tools, this is an episode you won't want to miss.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/254-crittercad/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:CritterCAD: https://www.crittercad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/crittercad/Photos and Video in Episode:Provided by Daniel Wilson0:00 Intro3:40 Welcome Daniel & Background11:11 Career & Education 13:16 Intro to CritterCAD31:29 Live CritterCAD Demo and picking enclosure40:11 Substrate57:48 Backgrounds1:03:42 Lighting 1:10:45 Generating a Shopping list1:12:45 Plants & Adding the Animal1:16:28 Care Score1:26:00 Adding Custom 3D Assests1:38:00 Final Words on CritterCAD1:41:50 Outro
- Jun 1, 20262h 54m
253: Chondropython or "Con"dropython? LIVE | Round Table - AAH
Green tree pythons may be one of the most misunderstood snakes in the reptile hobby.In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of locality lines, designer chondros, imports, pedigree claims, and the economics driving the modern green tree python market. How much do breeders actually know about the origins of the animals they’re producing? And how much of the market is built on speculation?From wild-type animals and locality confusion to morphs, hybrids, and captive breeding ethics, this is a conversation about what happens when hype outpaces structure.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/#253 #LIVE #animalsathomepodcastJOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome
- May 25, 20262h 6m
252: Inside the Mind of a Reptile | Daniel Yates - AAH
In this episode, Daniel Yates presented his research on the neuroscience of reptiles. Daniel shared his PowerPoint presentation titled "Learning Science and How to Deal with People for My Reptiles," focusing on the brain anatomy of reptiles and how it compares to human brain structure. He explained key concepts, including the three "humps" of the reptile brain (forebrain, mid brain, and cerebellum), the optic tectum's role in processing visual information, and how different reptile species have adapted their brain structures based on their environments and behaviors. Daniel discussed various studies, including a 40-species analysis and shared his hypothesis about how reptiles perceive and interact with their environments. The conversation also touched on his personal background in science and his approach to studying reptile neuroscience, emphasizing the need for more research in this area.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/252-daniel-yates/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:https://www.youtube.com/@UCETeOch6OVLTC9GQPR3_QhQ PDF DOWNLOAD: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Neuroscience-of-Reptiles.pdf
- May 15, 20261h 57m
251: The Risks of Keeping Snakes Outdoors | Adam Sehy - AAH
In this episode of the Animals at Home Podcast, I’m joined by reptile keeper and podcast host Adam Sehy for a wide-ranging conversation about reptile keeping, outdoor husbandry, podcasting, breeding decisions, and balancing reptiles with real life.We discuss Adam’s journey into reptiles and podcasting, how his show evolved from a curiosity-driven learning project into a successful reptile media platform, and why he recently decided to scale back recording frequency to focus more on family and avoiding burnout.We also take a deep dive into Adam’s current collection, including Argentine boas, jungle carpet pythons, diamond pythons, blood pythons, Timor pythons, and Texas indigos. Adam shares his philosophy on keeping a smaller, more intentional collection, his preference for natural-looking animals over morphs, and how he evaluates whether or not an animal should be bred.One of the most fascinating parts of the episode centers around Adam’s outdoor reptile enclosures in Florida.We discuss:Keeping diamond pythons outdoors through winter cold snapsNatural temperature cycling and fasting periodsEnclosure construction and insulationPredator and parasite preventionMonitoring temperatures with sensorsThe risks and rewards of outdoor reptile keepingWe also touch on:The evolution of reptile husbandry over the yearsLessons learned from old reptile forumsPodcasting in the reptile spaceSocial media and reptile content creationHealth, fitness, and balancing hobbies with life responsibilitiesSHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/251-adam-sehy/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:https://www.youtube.com/@Snake_Boihttps://www.instagram.com/official_snake_boi/https://www.facebook.com/adam.sehy/00:00 Intro02:27 Adam’s podcast journey & reducing episode frequency9:55 How reptile podcasting changed his husbandry philosophy34:52 Growing up with reptiles & early keeping experiences52:40 Adam's Collection 1:01:08 Why Adam Won't Breed His Jungle Carpet Python1:08:20 Why Argentine Boas are Amazing1:21:45 Diamond pythons outdoors in Florida & Sub Zero Cold Snap1:43:42 Texas indigo snakes & feeding challenges1:49:20 Social media, reptile content & podcasting culture1:55:25 Where to find Adam & closing thoughts
About 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!
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