Episode 12 - Dan Mulleary of DM Exotics

enJuly 08, 2020

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What was the main topic of the podcast episode?

Summarise the key points discussed in the episode?

Were there any notable quotes or insights from the speakers?

Which popular books were mentioned in this episode?

Were there any points particularly controversial or thought-provoking discussed in the episode?

Were any current events or trending topics addressed in the episode?

About this Episode

Intro:

Welcome to the Reptile Room Podcast everyone, thank you for joining me yet again for Episode 12! Tonight we are going to waste no time and jump right into this much anticipated episode. Tonight’s guest is someone who I have looked up to in the reptile world for years, admired his youtube channel and travels, intrigued by the importation business he participates in, and I have purchased several snakes from him over the years. Welcome Mr. Dan Mulleary!

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Q’s:

How did you get started in the hobby of keeping and breeding reptiles? (3:30,
What were your initial animal interests? (4:00, 4:45, 5:15,
How did your trajectory wind you into the import/export side of things? (31:20, 34:00, 36:00,
As someone who keeps reptiles and is constantly bringing new animals in, how do you manage the various husbandry parameters for the various species? (47:45,
- In your youtube videos I notice some of your walls/racks/tubs seem to be interchangeable for your needs at any given time. How did you come up with that design and how does that all work to your advantage? (46:00, 47:26, 49:30,
What are some of the challenges with keeping so many species in such a fluid system? (53:45, 56:00,
Moving to Thailand soon! House is essentially done, just finishing work commitments here. What are you most excited for and looking forward to? (58:30, 1:02:00
Is Apple excited to get to spend more time with you and be near her family in your future retirement? (1:03:00,
Travel channel style vlogs? Eco-tourism? (10:00, 11:20, 15:30,
What’s next for you two and DM Exotics? (21:00, 24:00, 50:00,
Who will carry your torch? (18:00,
What will be the plan? Come back? Export to the us? (13:00, 14:30,

New Guest Closing Questions: 1:05:00

Who do you look up to most in the reptile world? (Dave Barker, Mark O’Shea)
What is your holy grail reptile to keep? (sub-species of beauty rat)
If you could devote an entire bedroom to one species to build a massive vivarium, what would you keep and design? (hornbills, binturong)
If you could go back in time to a younger you right before you got into reptiles, what wisdom would you impart upon your younger self? (into one of getting everything, you should have a pair of everything, not just one)
If you could pass on one piece of advice to the listeners about keeping snakes/reptiles, what would it be? (keep what you like, don’t follow the trends, have some balls, keep what you like)

Close out:

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule and work life, animal life, home life, etc.

How can folks get ahold of you and what would you like to put out there for all of the listeners who tune into everything you do like myself?

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Episode 17 - Discovering BRB Morphs with Dave Colling

Can you give us an overview of your collection to begin with (5:25, 6:00,
What got you into Brazilian Rainbow Boas and when did you decide that was the avenue to pursue for you? (11:30,
Have you ever worked with imported Brazilian Rainbow Boas? (15:20,
What’s it like finding morphs? (21, 38, 40,
How many mutations exist in rainbows and have those come from any imports or spontaneous occurrence within your collection or others? (43,
What is your approach to keeping them? I have always followed your care sheets on your website when getting my feet underneath me (Riley) and I have had nothing but success. (34,
Who did you learn from when you were getting into keeping these snakes? (35,
How do you manage their room or climate? Designated reptile room? Converted Garage? Outbuilding? (2-13,
What do you see for the future of rainbow boa keeping in the hobby and for yourself? (2nd, 5:00, 2-17:00, 2-18:00,

Closing

New Guest Closing Questions:

Who do you look up to most in the reptile world? (Jeff Ronnie)
What is your holy grail reptile to keep? (BRB)
If you could devote an entire bedroom to one species to build a massive vivarium, what would you keep and design? (BRB)
If you could go back in time to a younger you right before you got into reptiles, what wisdom would you impart upon your younger self? (just go for it)
If you could pass on one piece of advice to the listeners about keeping snakes/reptiles, what would it be? (take it slow and easy)

enOctober 14, 2020

Episode 16 - Dumeril's Boas, Market Trends, and Andy's Back!

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enSeptember 02, 2020

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Episode 15 - Jacob Bratz of JLB Morelia & The Herpetoculture Podcast

What’s new with you? 3:30,

The Herpetoculture Podcast (53:00
- How long has it been running?
- How has the evolution been and what have you enjoyed most? (53:30
- What do you see for the future of your podcast and the future of reptile podcasting as a whole (1:03:05,
- Why do you think reptile podcasting has become so widespread these days? (1:03:45,
Your Breeding Projects
- Colubrid kick: pituophis: (5:15,
- Papuans, how many do you have? What are some of your project focuses and goals? (28:15, 30:00, 33:25,
- What have you learned along the way through trials and tribulations?
- Why Papuans? (31:00,
- What do you think has led to the resurgence in this sub-species and the search for obscure species in the hobby overall today? (39:00,
- Scrubs, I know you have your love for scrubs so tell me what it is about them that gets you excited and what you would love to accomplish with the species? (14:00, 21:00,
- What other species do you keep or would like to keep?
  - Darkhorse Herpetoculture, White Oaks Grey Rat Snakes (6:00
  - Bull snake (9:45,
  - Marathon Tx, Fork Line gopher Snakes (10:10,
  - Coastals
  - Scrub, lone male (12:00
- What are you most excited about for your future and what would you love to see happen in your personal collection as well as a hobby-wide change?
Photography
- JLB Wildlife (1:09:00
- How has that been going? (1:11:15
- Goals? Or just for fun? (1:13:40

New Guest Closing Questions:

Who do you look up to most in the reptile world? (1:24:00- EB, Christ Montros, Rob Stone)
What is your holy grail reptile to keep? (1:26:10 - Apodora)
If you could devote an entire bedroom to one species to build a massive vivarium, what would you keep and design? (1:27:30 - Apodora or Rhino Iguana)
If you could go back in time to a younger you right before you got into reptiles, what wisdom would you impart upon your younger self? (1:29:00 - don’t follow trends, do your research, and keep what keeps you passionate, and quarantine!)
If you could pass on one piece of advice to the listeners about keeping snakes/reptiles, what would it be? (1:30:00 - don’t get into bc you think you will make money, or just want to breed/make money, get into it bc you love reptiles, don’t listen to the bs you hear/read and don’t let people make fun of you for what you love, block it out)

enAugust 20, 2020

Episode 14 - Talking Corn Snakes with Joe Phelan of Port City Pythons/Pets & FTGU

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Welcome back to episode 14

Before we get started:

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Ari Flagle and Boeleni Masks for his friends in PNG. 2nd run coming soon. www.projectblackpython.org

We are here talking to Joe Phelan from FTGU and PCP. How’s it going my friend?

Body:

How has your season been going?
How did you get into corn snakes and why are they seemingly your bread and butter?
What other species of snakes are you currently keeping?
As it pertains to corn snakes specifically, how are you achieving proper husbandry at the various life stages?
- Preferred caging/racks
- Feeding routine
- Bedding
- Environmental parameters
Breeding? How do you approach breeding?
Let’s talk about the history of Corn snakes.
- How they used to be extremely popular
- Then they fell off
- Now it feels like they are coming back around
What are your thoughts on their recent resurgence? In my opinion, your presentation of them on your various platforms seems to coincide with this resurgence and I feel like you are certainly influencing that in a positive way.
What species are you still looking to add to your population?

What are some of your favorite project goals with your animals?

What do you hope to see in the future with the species you keep hobby-wide?

Closing:

New Guest Closing Questions:

Who do you look up to most in the reptile world? Eric burke
What is your holy grail reptile to keep? Tuatara
If you could devote an entire bedroom to one species to build a massive vivarium, what would you keep and design? Iguana, rock iguana, cyclura lewisi
If you could go back in time to a younger you right before you got into reptiles, what wisdom would you impart upon your younger self? Wish i was more inquisitive, learned more, different species, stuck it out more.
If you could pass on one piece of advice to the listeners about keeping snakes/reptiles, what would it be? Don't care what others think.

Any last thoughts/shout-outs/ideas you would like to throw out there?

Check out FTGU podcast!!!
Port city pet.com
Ig, fb

How can people find you?

Social media, ig @portcitypet

enAugust 05, 2020

Episode 13 - The O-Mac Special

Intro:

This week we have the O-Mac Special Mr. Owen McIntrye. Arguably the wittiest SOB in reptile podcast history so take that Reptile N Chill Guys! Owen has been involved in the reptile scene for long enough and been involved in the podcast side of things for so long that likely all of my listeners know who he is and require no introduction.

Body:

How are things?
- Olive babies (2:29,
- Other season notes and production
What’s it like being the one interviewed for a change?
How’s Mort? (1:33:00)
Ok really getting into things, everyone knows your Morelia roots, but what else are you keeping? (20:00,
How many spaces or rooms does your collection inhabit?
- How is that arranged specifically? By region? By climate needs? (23:00,
What are some of the main points to focus on when dialing in spaces for such diversity of animals in your opinion and how do you accomplish that? (26:45, 28:40,
Are there any specific do’s and don'ts to point out? (1:15:20,
Have there been any species that you wanted to keep but they just didn't work out in your collection and management system? (50:30,
Were there any species that surprised you in ways you didn’t expect when bringing them into your group? (53:30,
What are some of your biggest challenges in managing such diversity? (40:00,
Do you have any pro tips for folks like us listening who need variety in their reptile keeping lives? (1:15:00, 1:16:30,

Closing:

New Guest Closing Questions:

Who do you look up to most in the reptile world? (EB, Ryan Young, Ari, Gavin)
What is your holy grail reptile to keep? (OP)
If you could devote an entire bedroom to one species to build a massive vivarium, what would you keep and design? (Merten’s, ledges, trees, etc, h20 feature)
If you could go back in time to a younger you right before you got into reptiles, what wisdom would you impart upon your younger self? (Diamonds are not to be feared)
If you could pass on one piece of advice to the listeners about keeping snakes/reptiles, what would it be? (keep what you love, regardless of what others say)

Anything else you want to throw out there? Contact info etc?

enJuly 22, 2020