Episodes

  • Meet the Master Crocodilian
    May 6 2024

    #265: Savannah is the resident Crocodilian at Gatorland in Orlando, with fascinating tales about crocs, especially the “albino” baby.

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    29 mins
  • What Pet Has 8 Eyes & Hairy Legs?
    Apr 29 2024

    #264: A tarantula! Dr. Doug Mader talks about the fascination of having 8 legs and 8 eyes peering out at you from behind the terrarium glass. These spiders can live 20-25 years!

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    17 mins
  • On the Road Again — Travel with Little Mammals
    Apr 22 2024

    #263: Dr. Micah talks about practicing beforehand if you're planning on a trip with your exotic, especially get them used to the carrier by putting familiar objects in it. [Don’t use a soft-sided carrier because they will chew right through it!]

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    16 mins
  • Geckos Will Steal Your Heart
    Apr 15 2024

    #262: Dr. Doug Mader extols the virtues of geckos as perfect first reptiles because they can be as cute in real life as the Geico gecko on TV, with expressive faces (with eyelids) and charming personalities. Plus they can live 10 to 20 years!

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    20 mins
  • Bunny Bonding Tips & Tricks
    Apr 8 2024

    #261: Dr. Micah Kohles talks about how to add a 2nd bunny to your home. Slowly! Go to a shelter for a “bunny speed dating event” but still expect to spend months introducing them slowly. Once they are ready for a face-to-face introduction, the bathtub works great as a neutral territory [and it’s too slippery to get good traction to beat up the other bunny!]

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    17 mins
  • Meet Dayyan the YouTube Reptiliatus Star!
    Apr 1 2024

    #260: Starting with a love for dinosaurs as a child, Dayyan evolved into one of the most watched entertaining educators about “herp culture,” explaining fascinating phenomena like “obligate egg eater frogs!”

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    25 mins
  • Gastrointestinal Stasis: What Every Bunny Owner Should Know
    Mar 25 2024

    #259: Dr. Micah Kohles talks about the importance of "keeping things moving along in your bunny’s G.I. tract" by feeding a variety of fibers, like different hay and grasses and dark leafy greens to avoid shutting down the G.I. tract and causing a serious problem.

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    19 mins
  • Decisions, Decisions. How to Choose a Snake?
    Mar 17 2024

    #258: Dr. Karen talks about how to choose a pet snake. Corn, King, Milk, and Ball Pythons are all docile snakes costing from $50 to $200. Dr. Karen recommends going to a “reptile expo” to learn about good breeders, veterinary needs, and to join a reptile enthusiast club to learn from those who are passionate.

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    34 mins