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Daffy's Round Table

Fadi Naddeh

This podcast will go in-depth on the husbandry and breeding of captive reptiles, amphibians, fish and any other exotic pets as well as discussions on conservation efforts to save these species!

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S1 · E161
Saturday · 1 hr 23 min
The Cult of the Plant Takes Over the Reptile Expo
Episode #161 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Theo from Nature State and Abi from The Microverse. The three of us regularly vend reptile expos together under the name Cult of the Plant, and with the Ottawa Reptile Expo coming up, we figured it was the perfect time to sit down and talk about what actually goes on at these shows. We get into the vendor side of reptile expos, what goes into preparing for a show, setting up our tables, and some of the things people don't necessarily see when they're walking around an expo. Of course, we also talk about the upcoming Ottawa Reptile Expo, what each of us is planning to bring, what we'll have available for sale, and what we're hoping to find for our own collections. We also get into the reptile hobby in general, plants, invertebrates, bioactive enclosures, and how all these different parts of the hobby come together at reptile expos. Plus, we share some of our experiences vending shows, talk about what makes a good expo, and discuss a few things people should keep in mind when buying animals and supplies. This one is a little different from our usual episodes. Just three friends sitting around talking reptiles, plants, expos, and probably spending way too much money on the hobby. If you're planning on coming to the Ottawa Reptile Expo, make sure to stop by Cult of the Plant booth and say hi! We'd love to meet you. And even if you're not in Ottawa, there's plenty in this episode for anyone who's ever attended a reptile expo or wondered what it's like on the other side of the table. Get your tickets here: https://ottawapetexpo.ca/ Follow the boy: Nature State (Theo) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturestate__/ The Microverse (Abi) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_microverse_/ The Microverse YouTube: https://youtube.com/@the-microverse The Cult of the Plant YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cultoftheplant Support Daffy’s Reptiles on Patreon! Help support the podcast and the content we create: https://www.patreon.com/c/DaffysReptiles Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets (Only Online): https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@daffysreptiles Follow Daffy's Reptiles: Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles TikTok: @Daffysreptiles Business inquiries: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E160
October 3 · 1 hr 22 min
Building a Safer Reptile Thermostat: Inside the Ectoscale 6 With Ophidian Labs
Episode #160 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Yannis from Ophidian Labs to take a deep dive into the Ectoscale 6 and rethink one of the most important pieces of equipment in a reptile enclosure: the thermostat. A thermostat might not be the most exciting piece of reptile equipment to talk about, but when you’re trusting one to control a heat source around animals that could be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars, safety and reliability become pretty important. Yannis gives us a full walkthrough of how the Ectoscale 6 works and shows us the Ophidian Labs software live. We get into the different safety systems built into the unit, how it is designed to respond to potential problems, and how Yannis approached building a thermostat differently from many of the options reptile keepers have traditionally used. We also get into some of the more advanced features, including AI Climate, Live Climate Sync and Breeder Mode, and how the system can create changing environmental conditions rather than simply maintaining one temperature 24 hours a day. We talk about using environmental data to create more natural temperature cycles, how changing conditions could potentially be incorporated into breeding programs, and where Yannis sees this technology going next. We finish by talking about some of his future projects and where reptile equipment could be heading as better sensors, software and smarter safety systems become available to keepers. If you keep reptiles, use thermostatically controlled heating, breed animals, or manage a larger collection, this is a really interesting look at a piece of equipment most of us rely on every single day but probably do not spend enough time thinking about. Ophidian Labs: ophidianlabs.com https://www.instagram.com/ophidianlabs/ Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Want to watch your reptiles when you're not home? This is the camera I use in my reptile room: https://amzn.to/4hgzmiU Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: Swiftail Exotic Vet Services Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: IncogInverts Canada Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: Port Credit Pets Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: Youtube.com/@Daffysreptiles Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles TikTok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
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September 26 · 2 hr 40 min
Garter Snakes, MMA, & Is The Reptile Hobby An Addiction?? With Adam De Freitas
Episode #159 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Adam De Freitas, with David from Clubtail Exotics joining me as co-host. Adam has a pretty unique background. He’s a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a former MMA fighter, currently competes in bare-knuckle boxing, and has also been keeping and breeding reptiles for the last 20 to 25 years. Over that time, Adam has worked with a huge variety of reptiles, including a number of different day gecko species, but these days he’s probably best known in Canada for his work with garter snakes. We spend a lot of this episode talking about garters, but the conversation goes way beyond one species. We get into how your taste in reptiles changes over time, how your husbandry and techniques evolve as you gain experience, and how the reptile hobby can very quickly become a bit of an addiction. We also talk about how reptile keepers can become completely unreasonable without even realizing it. The number of animals, the space, the money, the time, and how sometimes you do not really notice how far it has gone until you step back and look at it from the outside. Adam and David also share some great stories about what it was like working in reptile stores years ago, and we compare the reptile hobby today to what it looked like 20 years ago. We talk about what has improved, what has changed, and some of the things that were completely normal back then that would probably seem crazy now. If you’re into garter snakes, old-school reptile stories, the evolution of the hobby, or just want to hear three reptile keepers talk about how far this obsession can go, there’s a lot of great stuff in this one. Follow Adam De Freitas: https://www.instagram.com/adamdef/ Follow Clubtail Exotics: https://www.instagram.com/clubtailexotics/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: youtube.com/@daffysreptiles Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles TikTok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
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September 18 · 2 hr 6 min
Micro Geckos: Colonies, Cohabbing & Natural Behavior
Episode #158 of Daffy’s Round Table. On this episode, I’m joined by Cristian from The Gecko Druid, with David from Clubtail Exotics joining me as co-host. Cristian is a reptile keeper from Italy who works with some really cool and often overlooked micro gecko species, including Tropiocolotes, Stenodactylus, Saurodactylus, Trachydactylus, Pachydactylus, and more. We get into Cristian’s collection and his approach to keeping these tiny geckos, including the differences between keeping animals individually versus in colonies. We also have a really interesting conversation about cohabbing, both keeping multiple animals of the same species together and, in certain situations, keeping different species together in the same enclosure. A big theme throughout the episode is simply learning to slow down and actually observe your animals. Cristian talks about how spending more time watching them can reveal behaviours and interactions that you might completely miss otherwise, and how those observations can eventually change the way you approach their husbandry. We also talk about microfeeders, why establishing sustainable feeder colonies is so important before you start breeding tiny geckos, and why choosing species that naturally work well with the climate inside your home can make keeping and breeding them much easier. We also get into naturalistic setups, biotopes, breeding, and what can happen when we give animals enough space and complexity to actually show us more of their natural behaviour. If you’re into micro geckos, obscure species, colony keeping, naturalistic husbandry, or just want to hear three reptile nerds get way too deep into tiny geckos, there’s a ton of great information in this one. Follow The Gecko Druid: https://www.instagram.com/geckodruid/ Follow Clubtail Exotics: https://www.instagram.com/clubtailexotics/ The Reptile Database: https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/ Cristian’s Gecko Wishlist This is the wishlist Cristian talks about toward the end of the episode: Agamura Agamura cruralis Agamura kermanensis Agamura persica Alsophylax Bunopus Bunopus crassicauda Bunopus orientalis Calodactylodes Crossobamon Crossobamon eversmanni Cryptactites Cryptactites peringueyi Cyrtopodion Cyrtopodion agamuroides Cyrtopodion gastrophole Cyrtopodion brevipes Cyrtopodion golubevi Cyrtopodion kiabii Haemodracon Haemodracon trachyrhinus Kolekanos Kolekanos plumicaudus Kolekanos spinicaudus Mediodactylus Mediodactylus heterocercus Mediodactylus heteropholis Mediodactylus ilamensis Mediodactylus naryensis Mediodactylus sagittifer Mediodactylus spinicauda Microgecko Pachydactylus Pachydactylus amoenus Pachydactylus austeni Pachydactylus barnardi Pachydactylus geitje Pachydactylus latirostris Pachydactylus macrolepis Pachydactylus maculatus Pachydactylus mariquensis Pachydactylus oculatus Pachydactylus vanzyli Pachydactylus wahlbergii Pseudoceramodactylus Pseudoceramodactylus khobarensis Ptenopus Rhinogekko Saurodactylus Saurodactylus elmoudenii Saurodactylus fasciatus Saurodactylus mauritanicus Saurodactylus slimanii Saurodactylus splendidus Saurodactylus alphus Stenodactylus Stenodactylus affinis Stenodactylus grandiceps Stenodactylus mauritanicus Stenodactylus slevini Stenodactylus stenurus Stenodactylus yemenensis Tropiocolotes Trigonodactylus Tenuidactylus Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: youtube.com/@daffysreptiles Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles TikTok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E157
September 12 · 51 min
A New Mountain Horned Dragon Species: Acanthosaura syrax
Episode #157 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Poramad Trivalairat and Chris to talk about the discovery and description of one of the newest species of mountain horned dragon, Acanthosaura syrax. Por has now been involved in describing three different species of Acanthosaura, including Acanthosaura aurantiacrista in 2020, Acanthosaura meridiona in 2022, and Acanthosaura syrax in 2026. The story behind syrax is especially cool because Por and Chris were not originally out looking for a new lizard species. Chris researches leeches and parasites associated with reptiles, and the two of them were actually out searching for leeches when they came across the animals that would eventually be described as Acanthosaura syrax. We talk about how researchers decide that an animal may represent a new species, what happens after that initial suspicion, and the steps involved in formally describing and naming a species. We also get into Acanthosaura in Thailand more broadly, including where these animals are living, the temperatures and habitats they experience in the wild, what they are actually eating, and what field observations can teach us about the way we understand mountain horned dragons in captivity. Por also gives us a little hint that syrax may not be the last new Acanthosaura species we hear about, with a few more potentially being worked on right now. Acanthosaura people, you're going to love this episode! Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Join the Mountain Horned Dragon Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17bz2HLAfR/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E156
September 5 · 1 hr 54 min
Croc Monitors, White Throats & Water Monitor Morphs With Farmhouse Reptiles | Daffy's Round Table
Episode #156 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Robert Balan from Farmhouse Reptiles, with Adam Wickens from Wickens Wicked Reptiles joining me as co-host. Robert works with some seriously impressive large lizards, including Varanus cumingi, Croc Monitors, White Throat Monitors, and Asian Water Monitors, so naturally this episode turned into a full monitor nerd-out between Robert and Adam while I mostly sat back and enjoyed the conversation. We get into Robert’s experiences keeping and breeding these animals, how the different monitor species compare in terms of behavior and intelligence, enclosure design, building trust with large monitors, diet, nesting, incubation, raising babies, and some of the challenges that come with working with powerful, highly intelligent lizards. We also talk about what it actually takes to keep large monitors properly, some of the lessons Robert has learned through breeding them, and how monitor husbandry has continued to evolve as keepers learn more about their behavior and environmental needs. Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Follow Farmhouse Reptiles on IG: 1: https://www.instagram.com/bullydestoeyer1/ 2: https://www.instagram.com/farmhouse_reptiles/ Follow Adam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wickenswickedreptiles/ Subscribe to Adam on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/wickenswickedreptiles Follow Adam on FB: https://www.facebook.com/wickenswickedreptiles Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-sp... Check out my other channel: / @daffysreptiles Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E155
August 30 · 2 hr 7 min
Mountain Horned Dragon Round Table Part 4: Care, Breeding & Wild Behavior
Episode #155 of Daffy’s Round Table. On this episode, I’m joined by Nicole from Nikki’s Nataliae, along with returning guests Eyal and Rebecca from Responsible Reptile and JF from Beauregard Reptiles, for Acanthosaura Round Table Part 4. Nicole joins us for the first time and we get into her collection, her experiences keeping Acanthosaura nataliae, some really interesting growth charts she put together, and her trip to see nataliae in person. We also catch up with Eyal, Rebecca, and JF and talk about what everyone has learned since the last round table. We get into Acanthosaura in the wild, mountain horned dragon diets, breeding, husbandry, growth, and some of the changes everyone has made based on their own experiences keeping these animals. One of the things I always enjoy about these round table episodes is getting several experienced keepers together and comparing what is working, what has changed, and what we are still trying to figure out. If you keep mountain horned dragons, are thinking about getting into Acanthosaura, or just want to learn more about these incredible lizards, there is a ton of great information in this one. Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Follow Responsible Reptile: https://www.instagram.com/responsible_reptile/ Follow Beauregard Reptiles: https://www.instagram.com/beauregard.reptiles/ Follow Nikki's Nataliae: https://www.instagram.com/nikkisnataliae/ Join the Mountain Horned Dragon Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1J5gbUndjd/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E154
August 22 · 1 hr 42 min
Skink-A-Palooza: Species, Setups & Breeding
Episode #154 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Rachael and Leigha for Skink-A-Palooza, a full deep dive into keeping and breeding skinks.Between the two of them, they’ve worked with a huge variety of species, so we get into sandfish, ocellated skinks, zebra skinks, Schneider’s skinks, Greer’s earless skinks, wedge-snouted skinks, rainbow skinks, and more. A big part of the conversation is comparing these different species: how their behaviour, enclosure setups, breeding strategies, and overall husbandry can differ even though they’re all skinks. We talk about heating, UVB, diet, supplementation, substrates, microclimates, enclosure design, incubation, raising babies, and some of the lessons Rachael and Leigha have learned from working with so many different species. We also get into what makes certain skinks underrated in the hobby and why there’s way more diversity within this group than a lot of reptile keepers realize. If you already keep skinks, you’re thinking about getting your first species, or you just want to learn more about some incredibly cool and overlooked lizards, there’s a ton of great information in this one. Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Follow Rachael on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jabbasreptileroom/ Subscribe to Rachael on YT: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@JabbasReptileRoom⁩ Follow Leigha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/divergent.exotics.herps/ Check out Leigha's website: https://www.divergentexoticsherps.com/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
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August 15 · 1 hr 42 min
How to Turn Your Reptile Hobby Into a Sustainable Business With Frank Payne
Episode #153 of Daffy’s Round Table. On this episode, I’m joined by Frank Payne of Living Art by Frank Payne, with David Beetham from Clubtail Exotics joining me as co-host, and we’re talking all about how to turn your reptile hobby into a sustainable business. Frank has successfully taken his passion for keeping and breeding reptiles and turned it into a successful business, so we get into what that transition actually looked like and what it takes to make a reptile business work long term. We talk about how Frank selects the species he works with, balancing passion projects with animals that make sense financially, recognizing trends versus species with long-term demand, pricing animals, building a reputation, and some of the mistakes breeders make when they start trying to turn their hobby into a business. With David joining us as another breeder and business owner, we get a really interesting conversation about the realities of making money with reptiles while still keeping the passion for the animals at the center of what you do. If you’ve ever thought about taking your reptile hobby full-time, starting a breeding business, or you’re just curious about how successful reptile breeders build businesses that can actually last, this episode is for you! Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Follow Frank on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingartbyfrankpayne/ Subscribe to Frank on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@LivingArtbyFrankPayne⁩ Check out Frank's website here: https://www.livingartbyfrankpayne.com/ Follow David on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clubtailexotics/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @DaffysreptilesTwitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
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August 9 · 1 hr 25 min
Breeding Hognoses & Working With Uncommon Sand Snakes
Episode #52 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Bree from Breeze Exotics for a deep dive into hognose snakes and what it actually takes to breed and raise them successfully. We talk about Bree’s approach to breeding hognoses, from pairing and producing clutches to hatching babies, getting them established, and dealing with some of the feeding challenges that can come with young hognose snakes. We also get into some of the projects she’s working with and what she’s learned from breeding and raising these awesome little snakes. Then we switch gears and talk about something you don’t see nearly as often in the hobby: shovel-nosed sand snakes. Bree is currently working with three different species, so we get into how she keeps them, what makes them so unique, and why she decided to work with such uncommon snakes. Lots of awesome information on this one enjoy! Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! Follow Bree on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breezexotics/ Follow The Jungle Vault on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejunglevault/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: Youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
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July 25 · 1 hr 31 min
The Future Of Reptile Enclosure Design | CritterCAD
Episode #151 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I sit down with Daniel from CritterCAD to explore his innovative software that lets keepers virtually design and score terrariums before they buy. We discuss how CritterCAD helps hobbyists fine-tune their setups, ensure species-appropriate designs, and visualize their dream enclosures. We even got a live demo during the episode so listeners can get a glimpse of how it works in real-time. If you’re ready to rethink how you plan for your animals, make sure you check out the CritterCAD software! Check out CritterCAD here: https://www.crittercad.com/ Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Follow CritterCAD on IG: https://www.instagram.com/crittercad/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: Youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
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July 18 · 1 hr 58 min
Rare Gecko Round Table with Clubtail Exotics, Supreme Gecko, Ghouls N Geckos
Episode #150 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode, I'm joined by David Beetham from Clubtail Exotics, Wally Kern from Supreme Gecko, and Jason from Ghouls and Geckos. Between the three of them, they're working with some really incredible and uncommon gecko species, and today we're diving deep into the husbandry, breeding, and care of those animals. We talk about everything from incubation techniques and raising babies to heating strategies, substrates, enclosure design, and how different keepers approach the same species in completely different ways. We also spend a lot of time discussing some of the rarer geckos in the hobby, including Pachydactylus species, Pristurus carteri, Paroedura picta, and many others. If you're interested in uncommon geckos and hearing how experienced breeders approach these species, this is an episode packed with information. Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Follow David on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clubtailexotics/ Follow Wally on IG: https://www.instagram.com/supremegecko/ Subscribe to Supreme Gecko on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@SupremeGecko⁩ Follow Ghouls N Geckos: https://www.instagram.com/ghouls_n_geckos/ Subscribe to Ghouls N Geckos: https://www.youtube.com/@Ghouls-N-Geckos Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0vB5K2RXShdjvlLKWMbXAg Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
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June 27 · 1 hr 8 min
The Future Of Automation In The Reptile Hobby!
Episode #149 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I'm joined by Kjell from Home Ecosystems, Bjurny and PlantArt and we dive into what I genuinely believe is the future of reptile and plant keeping.We talk about Home Ecosystems, a new hardware platform that allows keepers to automate and monitor virtually every aspect of their enclosures from lighting and heating to humidity, fogging, and more all through a single smart controller. We also discuss PlantArt, a beautiful living wall system that combines automation with incredible planted displays for homes, zoos, and public spaces. We also talk about the app Bjurny that Kjell created to bring the plant community together! Throughout the episode, we explore how technology can help us become better keepers, why automation should improve husbandry rather than replace it, and where the future of the reptile hobby is headed. If you've ever wondered what the next generation of enclosure design and reptile keeping might look like, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! Check out the Home Ecosystems website: https://home-ecosystems.com Check out the Plant Art website: https://plantartgallery.ch/ Follow Kjell on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/home.ecosystems/ Download the Bjurny app: IOS: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bjurny/id6756840631 Windows: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nk9d813xfk9?hl=en-US&gl=CA Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
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June 21 · 1 hr 4 min
Designer Chondros Explained With Jaffy Exotics
Episode #148 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I'm joined by Jaffy from Jaffy's Exotics for a deep dive into the world of green tree pythons. We discuss the differences between ball python genetics and morphs versus green tree python phenotypes and localities, and break down what makes green tree pythons so fascinating to work with. Jaffy explains how designer chondros are produced, why they are so difficult to create, and what separates exceptional animals from the rest.We also talk about his recent green tree python clutch, his experiences breeding and keeping both chondros and ball pythons, and some of the lessons he's learned working with these incredible species.If you've ever wanted to better understand green tree pythons, locality animals, designer projects, and how they differ from the ball python world, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! Follow Jaffy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaffyexotics/ Subscribe to Jaffy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Jaffyexotics⁩ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Support the podcast, check out the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E147
June 7 · 1 hr 34 min
Savannah Monitor Care and Zebra Skink Breeding with Rachael Pan
Episode #147 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I sit down with Rachael Pan from Jabba’s Reptile Room for a full deep dive into savannah monitors. We break down the myths surrounding their care, why so many imports struggle, and how Rachael works with them to create healthy, handleable animals. We also discuss her success with zebra skinks, white-spotted geckos (Tarentola annularis), and her approach to reptile training both virtually and in person. Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! Check out Rachael's Rescue FB page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EecW9dsXf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Subscribe to Rachael on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jabbasreptileroom?si=6EzGpaDVFCJst2Be Follow Rachael on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jabbasreptileroom/ Follow Rachael on FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/18KX7Nn5gN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Support the podcast, check out the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: Youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E146
May 30 · 1 hr 58 min
The Ball Python Industry In 2026 With Mutation Creation
Episode #146 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Billy Rows off Mutation Creation, one of the most well-known names in the ball python world.We talk about how Billy first got started with ball pythons, his recent move, some of the projects he’s most excited about right now, and what he thinks is next for the ball python hobby. We also get into the current state of the ball python industry and the pet industry as a whole — are people still buying animals, is the market still healthy in 2026, and what should breeders be thinking about right now? We also talk about feeding frequency, breeding for yourself versus breeding for other people, and the future of Husbandry Pro, including the launch of Husbandry Pro Next and how the reptile community played such a big role in its growth and success. Huge Thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! Follow Billy on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mutation_creation/ Check out Billy's website: https://mutationcreation.com/ Subscribe to Mutation Creation on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@MutationCreationCanada⁩ Check out Husbandry pro here: https://husbandry.pro/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Support the podcast, check out the Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E145
May 24 · 1 hr 45 min
Breeding the Uncommon: Pachydactylus & Scorpion Tailed Geckos!
Episode #145 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with David Beettam from Clubtail Exotics for a deep dive into Pachydactylus geckos. David shares his experience keeping and breeding multiple species of Pachydactylus, detailing their care, feeding, and incubation methods. We also spotlight the scorpion-tailed gecko (Pristurus carteri) and touch on the bynoe's gecko (Heteronotia binoei). Whether you’re into rare geckos or just want to master Pachydactylus care, this episode is for you! Huge Thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! Get Exo Terra Stone Desert here: US: https://amzn.to/4uBRPw8CAN: https://amzn.to/49OPpBI Follow Clubtail Exotics on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clubtailexotics/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles Check out the new merch store: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: https://youtube.com/@daffysreptiles?si=3-A5myZ9bE_aa6XD Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E144
May 9 · 1 hr 6 min
Behind the Scenes of Reptile Education Shows!
Episode #144 of Daffy's Round Tables! On this episode I'm joined by Rae from Rae’s Reptiles, and in this episode we talk all about doing reptile education shows. We get into what it’s like bringing reptiles into schools, birthday parties, and live events, what makes a good education animal, and how to create a show that’s fun, memorable, and actually teaches people something. We also talk about how to present reptiles in a way that helps people connect with them instead of being afraid of them, and of course we talk about what goes into building a business around reptile education, and the importance of doing outreach and social media. Rae gives us some good social media strategies too. We also talk about Rae's experiences in zoos. She has worked in several zoos here in Canada and has a lot of awesome stories to share. One of those zoos is Little Ray's Nature Centre that was in Hamilton btw. Shout out Little Ray's!!! If you’ve ever thought about doing educational shows yourself, or you just want to hear what it’s like behind the scenes, there’s a lot of great stuff in this episode. Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! Follow Rae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raesreptiles__/ Follow Rae's Reptile Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raesreptilesshow/ Subscribe to Rae on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@raesreptiles/featured Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles Check out the new merch store: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0vB5K2RXShdjvlLKWMbXAg Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E143
May 2 · 1 hr 15 min
Raising The Next Generation Of Zoo Keepers With Jungle Jordan
Episode #143 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I’m joined by Jordan Veasley, better known as Jungle Jordan, and we’re stepping outside the reptile world! We dive into Jordan’s journey as a zookeeper and educator, breaking down what it really takes to get into the zoo industry, as a keeper or in other vital roles. We explore how he inspires the next generation to care about wildlife and we discuss the power of social media in amplifying the conservation work that zoos do. Through Jungle Jordan’s platform, he’s reshaping perspectives and getting more people excited about wildlife and conservation. This is an awesome conservation about education, awareness, and making an impact in conservation, enjoy!! Huge Thank you To Exo Terra for Sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra Makes Quality Products For Our Pet Reptiles To Make Them Feel At Home! Follow Jordan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/junglejordan23/ Subscribe to Jordan's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@junglejordan23 Get Jordan's Coloring book here: https://amzn.to/4w7ExIJ Check out Jungle Jordan's Website: https://www.junglejordan.com/ Join Jordan's Wild World Academy here: https://www.junglejordan.com/wwa Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: / daffysreptiles Check out the new merch store: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-sp... Check out my other channel: / @daffysreptiles Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
S1 · E142
April 25 · 1 hr 35 min
Building Worlds And Ecosystems With Goat's Wildlife!
Episode #142 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I’m joined by Malik from Goat’s Wildlife for a fascinating dive into the world of giant monitors. Malik shares his experience keeping croc monitors, Nile monitors, Mertens monitors, and more. We break down his enclosure setups, from creating ideal spaces for notoriously challenging species to the innovative use of “grow tents” and walk-in designs. Plus, Malik explains how he’s crafting realistic rock hides with concrete mixes. If you’re into monitors or just love creative reptile keeping, this one’s packed with insight! Huge Thank you To Exo Terra for Sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra Makes Quality Products For Our Pet Reptiles To Make Them Feel At Home! Subscribe to Malik on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoatsWildlife Follow Malik on IG: https://www.instagram.com/goatswildlife/ Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles Check out the new merch store: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0vB5K2RXShdjvlLKWMbXAg Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com

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