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Daffy"s Round Table

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! Follow Daffy: Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com

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01:47:48

Morelia Masterclass: Cooling, Breeding Strategies &...

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2026/04/11

Episode #140 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Shan Melanson, a very well respected breeder in the Morelia world.Shan works with an awesome lineup of species including inland pythons, diamond pythons, Bredl’s pythons, and carpet pythons, and in this episode we take a deep dive into how he approaches breeding them. We talk about breeding strategies, cooling snakes down for winter, the importance of seasonal cycling, and how Shan built a cold room to help dial in his animals for

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01:50:05

What Better Reptile Care Actually Looks Like With...

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2026/04/04

Episode #139 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m beyond excited to welcome Mariah from Reptifiles! If you’ve ever Googled a reptile care guide, chances are you’ve landed on her incredibly detailed work. We chat about how she first got into the reptile hobby, her path to becoming a reptile husbandry specialist, and how Reptifiles came to life. Of course, we dive deep into her famous care guides, how she creates them and why they’re so trusted. And we tackle reptile lighting, breaking down

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51:36

Reptile OGs & Industry Evolution | A Hangout With...

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2026/03/21

Episode #138 of Daffy's Round Table! On this laid-back episode, I’m joined by the man Mike Schade from Port Credit Pets. This was recorded the night before the reptile expo, we were just hanging out, and we decided to hit record for a no-holds-barred conversation about the reptile industry. We’re talking about how the scene’s evolved over the last decade, sharing stories about the OGs who’ve shaped the reptile world, and just nerding out about reptiles! Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port

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01:16:14

Breeding Feeders At Home & Mangrove Monitors with...

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2026/03/14

Episode #137 of Daffy's Round Table! In today’s episode, we’re hanging out with the one and only Khai Phan a.k.a. Big_Lizard1o3 or the mastermind behind Mangrove Mecca. Kai is a wizard with monitor lizards especially mangroves monitors and he’s also got the whole feeder insect breeding game down to a science. We get into the details of how he raises everything from grasshoppers to roaches, crickets and mealworms and we nerd out about reptile nutrition. We also dive into the world of breeding

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01:12:29

Breeding Rare Pygmy Lizards & Chameleons With The...

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2026/02/28

Episode #136 of Daffy's Round Table!On this episode, I’m joined by Tyler from The Chameleon Collective. We start off talking about how he first got into reptile keeping (spoiler: mountain horn dragons had a big role) and then talk about Tyler’s current collection and some of the species he’s working with, including the Knuckles Mountain Pygmy Lizard (Cophotis dumbara) that he’s currently breeding. It’s a really cool species that I think more people should be working with, so we spend some time

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01:17:41

From Rescue To Co-op: How Apollo Reptiles Co-op is...

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2026/02/21

Episode #135 of Daffy's Round Table!On this episode, I’m joined by Nathaniel Gibson, CEO and founder of the Apollo Reptiles Co-op. We dive into the story behind the co-op, why it exists, how it originally started as a rescue, and what led to the transition into a cooperative model focused on accountability and ethical breeding standards. Nathaniel breaks down what “ethical standards” actually mean in practice and how the co-op is working to raise the bar for breeders.We also get into Nathaniel’s

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01:51:58

From Pairing To Hatchling: The Antaresia Playbook...

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2026/02/14

Episode #134 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, we’re welcoming back JD from Slithering Oddities for round two of our Antaresia deep dive! If you’re into Children’s pythons or any of the Antaresia species this episode is for you! This time around, JD’s talks about his upcoming breeding projects, how he manages temperatures and fine-tunes the breeding cycle, plus his go-to tips for incubation and getting the best clutch viability. And since this is JD’s second time on the show, we’re building

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01:33:50

Strophurus, Crytodactylus, Pachydactylus And More...

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2026/02/07

Episode #133 of Daffy's Round Table!On this episode, I sit down with Jason from Ghouls and Geckos and the Gecko Exchange Podcast Network to dive into some of the more uncommon species he’s keeping with a big focus on Strophurus geckos.Jason keeps several species of Strophurus, and we break down what makes them so interesting to work with, how he sets them up, and what he’s learned from breeding and maintaining them. We talk through enclosure design, seasonal cycling, and how he structures his

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01:38:46

Rat Snakes, Pine Snakes & Uncommon Boas, Why They...

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2026/01/31

Episode #132 Of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode I sit down with Michael Gillian, co-host of the Reptile Rejects Podcast, to talk snakes, setups, and everything in between.Michael keeps a wide range of species, and in this conversation we dive into some of the more unique and underrated snakes he’s working with including Trans-Pecos rat snakes, pine snakes, and lesser-seen boas. We also get into how Michael sets up and manages his reptile room, including his approach to brumation and preparing

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Kicking Off 2026 - We're Back!!

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2026/01/30

Hello everyone! We're back!! This is not an official episode but more of an update on where I was in December, why no new episodes were released and plans moving forward. New episodes starting again this week! Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: SwiftTailVet.com Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: IncogInvertsCanada.comSupport the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptilesCheck out the new merch store:

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01:12:29

Tinley Build Off + Building Your Own Enclosures With...

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2025/12/07

Episode #130 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode of Daffy’s Round Table, I’m joined by Preston from @Natures_in_a_nutshell one of the talented competitors at the Tinley NARBC Enclosure Build-Off hosted by Chewy & Wickens Wicked Reptiles. We chat all about what it takes to prepare for a high-stakes build like that, from the initial vision to the finishing touches. Preston walks us through the thinking behind his entry, shares the lessons he’s learned from building his own enclosures, and

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01:27:08

Pictus Gecko Breeding Masterclass With Supreme Gecko

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2025/11/29

Episode #129 Of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I sit down with Wally Kern, the creator behind Supreme Gecko, for a deep dive into one of the most underrated species in the hobby: Pictus Geckos (Paroedura picta).Wally has been working with pictus for years and brings a TON of experience to the table. We break down everything you need to know about this species from husbandry and feeding to morphs, breeding strategies, egg incubation, and why pictus geckos are such an amazing project for both

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02:00:58

The Carpet Python Blueprint: Species, Husbandry &...

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2025/11/21

Episode #128 Of Daffy's Round Table!On this episode of Daffy’s Round Table, I’m joined by Dominic Carbonneau from Dom’s Reptiles, a highly respected breeder in the Morelia world. We talk all things Carpet Pythons, from species and locales to morphs and breeding strategies.Dom gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how he manages his animals, including his quarantine setup, nidovirus protocols, and how he handles common issues like mites without compromising the health of his snakes.Big thanks to Dom

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01:30:33

Croc Talk With Dan Carvalho

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2025/11/15

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Carvalho, Senior Reptile Keeper at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park — This zoo houses more crocodilian species there anywhere else in the world. Dan shares what it’s like to work closely with 25 of those species, how crocodilian care and research has evolved over the years, and what the process looks like when new species are split and described by taxonomists. We talk about Indian gharials, enclosure building, breeding behind the scenes, behavioral

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57:35

Inside The Mind Of SerpaDesign

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2025/11/07

Episode #126 of Daffy’s Round Table!In this episode, I’m joined by a guest who truly needs no introduction—Tanner Serpa of SerpaDesign. Tanner has been inspiring keepers, creators, and nature lovers for over a decade with his beautifully crafted vivariums, aquascapes, and naturalistic builds. I’ve personally been watching his content for nearly 10 years now, so it was a real honor to finally have him on the podcast to chat. We talked about how he approaches each build from concept to completion, how

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01:13:42

GTP Vs ATB: What's The Better Arboreal??

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2025/10/25

Episode #125 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I sit down with Jen from Cigar City Exotics to talk about two of the most stunning arboreal snakes in the hobby: Green Tree Pythons and Amazon Tree Boas. We dive deep into husbandry tips, enclosure setups, and the differences (and similarities) between the two species. Jen shares her personal experience working with both GTPs and ATBs, the learning curve involved, and what she’s found works best for long-term success.Huge thank you to Exo Terra

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01:32:32

Meet The Man Behind A Backyard Turtle Army!

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2025/10/16

Episode #124 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode, I sit down with Eric from the Reptiverse to talk about his awesome reptile collection and how he keeps turtles outdoors year-round. We get into his setups, the species he keeps, and how he manages everything from water quality to predators. We also touch on Carpet Pythons, some fun future projects he's working on, and then we wrap things up with a look at his day job at Wild Florida Safari—where, yes, he literally trains giraffes and works with

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01:16:52

Everything You Need to Know About Fire Skinks With...

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2025/10/02

Episode #123 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Avery from Skinks Inc to talk all about one of the most underrated reptiles in the hobby — the African Fire Skink. Avery shares her experience keeping, breeding, and working with Fire Skinks, and we take a deep dive into their care requirements, natural behaviors, and what makes them such an incredible species.We also explore the challenges and successes of captive breeding, discuss the different morphs and color variations, and

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01:22:36

He Built the Terrarium of the Future?! | Moduterra on...

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2025/09/26

Episode #122 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I sit down with Alex from Moduterra, a creator who’s redefining what’s possible in the world of terrarium design. Known for his high-tech builds and intelligent automation systems, Alex takes an outside-the-box approach: if the product he needs doesn’t exist, he invents it.We dive into what high-tech tanks and intelligent automation really mean, how Alex integrates engineering and technology into his passion for terrascaping, and where the

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01:09:07

This Youtuber Is Turning Reptiles Into An Empire!

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2025/09/11

Episode #121 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode I’m joined by Cedric Sweet of Chief Sweet Universe! A creator who’s making waves in the reptile community through his educational and entertaining content. We dive into how he first got into reptile keeping, his passion for Uromastyx, Uromastyx diet and the unique way he measures basking spot temperature. Chief also shared an exciting behind-the-scenes look at his latest project: building a YouTube house designed specifically for recording and

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