HeyJaredThe Reptilium Insider
Reptilium InsiderYour backstage pass to the reptile world.Welcome to Reptilium Insider, the podcast where the reptile industry gets real.Hosted by Michael Arnold and Lydia Wolfe of Premium Crickets and Reptiles Express, this show dives deep into the world of reptiles, live…
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 8
- Latest publication
- Sep 18, 2026
- Audience
- Checking…
- Earliest in this view
- Jul 16, 2026
Latest episodes
Living Bulldozers: Caring for Sulcata Tortoises (opens the original)
Read excerpt
Explore the surprising biology and care needs of Sulcata tortoises, from their explosive growth and fence-busting strength to the deep enclosures, heat, humidity, and diet they require. The conversation also covers why these long-lived herbivores demand serious commitment from anyone considering them as a pet. Show Notes Building Sub Saharan Africa in Your Backyard: https://youtu.be/qUUQfh3gZl0
Why Bearded Dragons Need a 120-Gallon Setup (opens the original)
Read excerpt
This episode breaks down why the popular beginner bearded dragon setup is dangerously misleading, from undersized tanks and incorrect temperatures to inadequate UVB lighting. It also covers their diet shifts, solitary nature, and the long-term husbandry required to keep these calm, handleable reptiles healthy.
Why Jumping Spiders Need a Different Habitat (opens the original)
Read excerpt
This episode breaks down why jumping spiders fail in traditional tarantula setups, from stagnant air and top-opening lids to dangerous standing water and unsuitable prey. The hosts also explain how to build a safer microclimate that supports hunting, hydration, and molting.
Madagascar Giant Day Geckos: Canopy Care Essentials (opens the original)
Read excerpt
Learn why Madagascar giant day geckos are watch-only pets and how their fragile skin, tail loss, and lightning-fast nature shape proper care. The episode also covers building a tall canopy-style enclosure with the right heat, humidity, UVB, and elevated feeding setup.
Keeping an Argentine Tegu: The Room-Sized Reptile (opens the original)
Read excerpt
An in-depth look at what it really takes to keep an Argentine Black and White Tegu, from building a room-sized enclosure with proper heat, UVB, humidity, and burrowing space to feeding whole prey, greens, and fruit. The episode also covers brumation, the long-term commitment of a 15- to 20-year lifespan, and the real-world consequences of escaped or released pets. Show Notes The Scaly Puppy Caring for the Argentine Black and White Tegu: https://youtu.be/D-_efd_XAbI
Publishing over time
Last 90 days. Choose a month to open its work.
Recurring subjects
Named in the text we hold. One piece can cover several.
Audience
No verified audience measurement yet.
About this data
Counts cover the work we have indexed. Tone needs enough text and a confident classification. Excerpts and episode notes are not full articles or transcripts.
Identity or attribution wrong? Suggest a correction.