Best Aahn Podcasts (2024)

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8: Keeping Reptiles in Europe VS America - RT 1:43:21

8d ago1:43:21

1:43:21

Til, Flo, Ben, & Stefan of The European Herpetoculture Podcast discuss the differences between European reptile keeping and American reptile keeping - in the differences in equipment, DIY enclosure builds, viewpoints, and willingness to experiment with enclosures. They each highlight the benefit of experimenting with reptile enclosures outside of s…

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85: This Very Special Thing w/ Bill Strand - Project : Herpetoculture 2:16:30

6d ago2:16:30

2:16:30

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Bill Strand of The Chameleon Academy to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he has built a strong community within herpetoculture, the value of education, his visions for the future of our shared discipline, and a whole lot more. This is one of our most moving episodes to d…

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204: Animal Therapy for Autism, ADHD and Anxiety | Shira Loa - AAH 1:22:31

11d ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Shira Loa of Snake Therapy discusses her journey with snakes - from her initial fear of snakes, her first snake purchase, to her work in snake education and husbandry advancement. She shares details of how her first interaction with a snake led her to a journey with her own snakes, as well as beginning interactions with other people in order form a…

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203: Crested Geckos in the Wild: Exploring Their Natural Habitat | Thomas Marriott - AAH 1:22:31

18d ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Thomas Marriott of Exotics Keeper Magazine discusses his recent expedition to New Caledonia to find Crested Geckos in the wild and to study the crested gecko's native habitat. He shared details about the environment, temperature, humidity, UV levels, and diet of wild Crested Geckos. Thomas highlighted the importance of replicating the natural habit…

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84: PH Drive and Longevity w/ Brandon Shiflett 2:07:25

20d ago2:07:25

2:07:25

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil welcomes Brandon Shiflett of Rare Earth Inc. to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he built a successful business focused on dwarf monitors, how he has managed to maintain his passion and enthusiasm for herpetoculture, and a whole lot more. This is one of our favorite episodes to date! Pl…

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83: PH Why You Should Attend IHS w/ Myke Clarkson 58:14

24d ago58:14

58:14

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Myke Clarkson to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, before waxing poetic about field herping, then diving into his role at the International Herpetological Symposium. We cover a lot of ground in this one in a really short time! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode, i…

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82: PH Catching Up w/ Phil and Roy 47:52

23d ago47:52

47:52

DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy catch up after a brief hiatus! 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 ( www.patreon.com/projectherpetoculture ) and have a look at our generous sponsors at the affiliate links be…

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202: How Many Desert Tortoises Are Left? | Luke Basulto - AAH 1:21:06

25d ago1:21:06

1:21:06

Luke Basulto, a tortoise biologist and conservationist, shares his passion for desert ecosystems, particularly the desert tortoise. He discusses the challenges facing the conservation of this species, including habitat loss, predation, and climate change. Luke emphasizes the importance of education and community engagement in conservation efforts, …

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201: How to Breed Purple Harlequin Toads | Nick Stacey - AAH 1:09:21

1M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Nick Stacey, is the founder of Fragile Planet Wildlife Park in South Texas, and the first person in the world to breed a rare species of toad, the Purple Harlequin Toad, Atelopus barbotini. Nick walks us through the method he uses to successfully breed the toads and also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a zoo from scratch…

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200: Do Pet Snakes Recognize Their Owners? | Rex Colubra - AAH 1:36:05

1M ago1:36:05

1:36:05

This episode of the podcast celebrates the 200th episode of the Animals at Home podcast! The episode features guest, Rex Colubra, who discusses his experience with successfully cohabbing snakes for over 30 years. Rex talks about guidelines for successfully cohabbing snakes, including the importance of enclosure size, cleanliness, and monitoring str…

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81: PH All Things Abronia w/ Savannah and Ollie 1:58:32

1M ago1:58:32

1:58:32

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Savannah and Ollie to the show! We hear about each of their backgrounds in herpetoculture, before diving into their shared passion for lizards of the genus Abronia. We cover a lot of ground in this one - from the controversy surrounding the origins of the genus in captivity, to the specifics of their husbandry,…

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80: PH A Greenhouse Roundtable w/ The Greenhouseboyz 1:23:52

1M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the Greenhouseboyz (Flo, Til, and Ben) back to the show! We've had each of them on the show before, but this time we decided to have everyone on together to discuss greenhouses and their usefulness in herpetoculture. If you've ever considered utilizing a greenhouse for your herps, this is the episode for you! P…

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199: How To Properly Keep Reptiles | Beaches Scaly Beasts - AAH 1:25:23

2M ago1:25:23

1:25:23

Luke Nettheim from the YouTube Channel @BeachesScalyBeasts joins me on the podcast today to discuss the process he used to optimize his reptile collection down to a more manageable size. Luke gives insight on how to determine if your collection is too large, and the steps to take to ethically reduce the quantity of animals in your care. Luke also w…

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198: AAH Unlocking the Synergy Between Reptile and Fish Keeping | Strange Life Labs 1:28:43

2M ago1:28:43

1:28:43

Mike and Ryan are a duo from Canada who run the Instagram page, Strange Life Labs, which is a collaboration between fishkeeping and reptile keeping. Mike focuses on reptiles while Ryan focuses his energy on fishkeeping. In the episode, we discuss how the two hobbies interact with each other, what reptile keepers can learn from fish keepers and visa…

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79: PH The Planet Snaketune w/ Craig Trumbower 1:40:56

2M ago1:40:56

1:40:56

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the legendary, Craig Trumbower to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, how his perspective on herpetoculture has evolved over the years, the influence of field herping on his keeping, the impetus to write his beloved books, the mysterious Planet Snaketune, and a whole lot more. Craig is a true…

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197: Poison Dart Frogs in the Wild | Mike Tytula - AAH 1:45:07

2M ago1:45:07

1:45:07

Mike Tytula of Alpha Reptile is back on the podcast to discuss his recent trip to Colombia dedicated to finding dart frogs in the wild. The conversation included insights on interpreting data collected in the wild. Mike also talked about his previous trip to Madagascar with other reptile content creators where they had a fascinating but depressing …

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78: PH A Conversation with the Podfather w/ Eric Burke 1:45:26

2M ago1:45:26

1:45:26

In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome the legendary, Eric Burke, of Morelia Python Radio to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, how his perspective on herpetoculture has evolved over the years, the influence of field herping on his keeping, the impetus to start MPR, and a whole lot more. Eric is a pioneer in the space of reptile …

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77: PH Getting the Jump on Grasshoppers w/ Dean Missimer 1:56:21

2M ago1:56:21

1:56:21

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 epi…

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196: AAH Are Tree Monitors Good Pets? | Canadian Coldblood 1:24:26

2M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

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…

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7: RT Wickens Wicked Reptiles Cancelled! 1:32:17

3M ago1:32:17

1:32:17

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…

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195: AAH TOP ANIMAL CAREERS You Haven’t Thought Of | Nate Hawks 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

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 d…

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76: PH To Be Infinitely Curious w/ Summer Winston 1:54:46

3M ago1:54:46

1:54:46

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.…

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194: Total Desert Simulation for Horned Lizards | Dragantha's Dragon's - AAH 1:11:46

3M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

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. Benjami…

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194: Complete Horned Lizard Care | Dragantha's Dragon's - AAH 1:11:46

3M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

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. Benjami…

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75: PH The Slithering Salamander w/ Mike Lardis 1:58:50

3M ago1:58:50

1:58:50

After a week away, we are back with a banger! In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Mike Lardis of The Slithering Salamander to the show! We hear about his origins in herpetoculture, what his collection currently consists of, what motivates and inspires him to improve, how he constructs such stunning vivaria, and a whole lot more. Mike is an absolu…

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193: AAH Toys for Pet Snakes | Exotic Enrichment 1:05:52

3M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Dylan LeVan is the owner and founder of Exotic Enrichment, a company that designs, produces and sells enrichment for reptiles. In the episode, Dylan explains how he fell into this business, the types of products he currently sells and the feedback he has received from the community so far. We also discuss the importance of adding enrichment into ou…

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8: Keeping Reptiles in Europe VS America - RT 1:43:21

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85: This Very Special Thing w/ Bill Strand - Project : Herpetoculture 2:16:30

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204: Animal Therapy for Autism, ADHD and Anxiety | Shira Loa - AAH 1:22:31

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203: Crested Geckos in the Wild: Exploring Their Natural Habitat | Thomas Marriott - AAH 1:22:31

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84: PH Drive and Longevity w/ Brandon Shiflett 2:07:25

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83: PH Why You Should Attend IHS w/ Myke Clarkson 58:14

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82: PH Catching Up w/ Phil and Roy 47:52

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202: How Many Desert Tortoises Are Left? | Luke Basulto - AAH 1:21:06

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201: How to Breed Purple Harlequin Toads | Nick Stacey - AAH 1:09:21

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200: Do Pet Snakes Recognize Their Owners? | Rex Colubra - AAH 1:36:05

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81: PH All Things Abronia w/ Savannah and Ollie 1:58:32

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80: PH A Greenhouse Roundtable w/ The Greenhouseboyz 1:23:52

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199: How To Properly Keep Reptiles | Beaches Scaly Beasts - AAH 1:25:23

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198: AAH Unlocking the Synergy Between Reptile and Fish Keeping | Strange Life Labs 1:28:43

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79: PH The Planet Snaketune w/ Craig Trumbower 1:40:56

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197: Poison Dart Frogs in the Wild | Mike Tytula - AAH 1:45:07

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78: PH A Conversation with the Podfather w/ Eric Burke 1:45:26

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77: PH Getting the Jump on Grasshoppers w/ Dean Missimer 1:56:21

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196: AAH Are Tree Monitors Good Pets? | Canadian Coldblood 1:24:26

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7: RT Wickens Wicked Reptiles Cancelled! 1:32:17

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195: AAH TOP ANIMAL CAREERS You Haven’t Thought Of | Nate Hawks 1:07:09

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76: PH To Be Infinitely Curious w/ Summer Winston 1:54:46

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194: Total Desert Simulation for Horned Lizards | Dragantha's Dragon's - AAH 1:11:46

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194: Complete Horned Lizard Care | Dragantha's Dragon's - AAH 1:11:46

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75: PH The Slithering Salamander w/ Mike Lardis 1:58:50

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193: AAH Toys for Pet Snakes | Exotic Enrichment 1:05:52

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