228: How to Build Cheap DIY Reptile Enclosures & Snake Racks | Reptiles & Oddities - AAH

Chris of Reptiles & Oddities discusses his extensive experience with reptiles in this episode, starting with his unfortunate experience at Rattlesnake roundups, then moving on to his more positive experiences with his personal species. Chris talks about the influence that these events brought to his personal reptile keeping, leading him to build his own DIY enclosures and focus on husbandry without a heavy financial burden. Chris discusses the building process of his DIY enclosures in great detail, allowing newer DIY builders to follow along and build their own. We also discuss his relationship with wildlife officials and law enforcement in his area, leading to details of his relocation jobs with various species of snake.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/228-reptiles-and-oddities/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Reptiles & Oddities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reptiles_and_oddities/Reptiles & Oddities YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reptiles_and_oddities/Reptiles & Oddities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reptiles.and.oddi00:00 Introducing Chris of Reptiles And Oddities2:45 Upcoming: Zoo Med ReptiSun LED3:04 Upcoming: The Bio Dude3:40 Welcome Chris + Rattlesnake Roundups Experience11:30 Influence of Reptiles on Chris15:16 Species of Reptiles He Keeps18:24 Building DIY Enclosures - Materials, Cost, Etc25:12 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED26:37 More Materials For Building DIY Enclosures37:39 Chris’ Large Rack Systems43:33 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub44:34 PVC Enclosures or DIY?47:12 Chris’ Relationship With Wildlife Officials1:00:00 Creating A Relationship With Law Enforcement1:05:12 How Does Relocating Work?1:08:34 Chris’ Future Plans in Education and Relocation Content1:15:18 More About Chris’ Experience + Closing Thoughts

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Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community together to discuss reptile husbandry, scientific research, breeding, wildlife conservation, and more!