Josh's Frogs Podcast

Your First Frog: What Every New Keeper Should Know - Josh's Frogs Podcast #69

Thinking about a frog as a first pet? Curator of Tree Frogs and Toads Austin Rea is back to walk through everything a brand new keeper needs to sort out before buying an

What It Takes to Beat Chytrid | Chytrid, Ranavirus, and Biosecurity - Josh's Frogs Podcast #68

In late 2024, a single loaned-out pixie frog came back to our facility chytrid positive, and got loose in receiving. What followed: six months with no amphibian productio

Viper Geckos Aren't Venomous, So Why the Name? - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 67

They're called viper geckos, they're roughly the size of your thumb, and they are not venomous in the slightest. Josh talks with Lori from the reptile department about on

Half of Them Don't Even Have a Triangle! Triangle Tree Frogs - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 66

Triangle tree frogs (Dendropsophus triangulum) used to be lumped in with clown tree frogs, and about half of them don't even have the triangle they're named for. Josh sit

5 Giant Tarantulas (Including the World's Biggest Spider) - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 65

How big does the world's largest tarantula actually get? Josh sits down with Jayzun, the Curator of Arachnids at Josh's Frogs, to meet five giant tarantulas! Including a

Leopard Gecko Care 101: Morphs, Bioactive Setups, and More - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 64

Dial in your reptile care routine with expert advice from Josh's Frogs keeper Lori. This episode covers the essentials of Eublepharis macularis care, including ambient te

You Don’t Need a Rainforest to Save Amphibians! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 63

In this episode of The Josh’s Frogs Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Capouellez from PA Woods & Forests, a traveling nonprofit conservation organization and media brand ded

From Warehouse to Terrarium: How We Handle Animal Shipping - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 62

Ever wondered how a live frog safely makes its way from a warehouse to your living room terrarium? Spoiler alert: It’s definitely not like shipping socks or underwear! In

A Vaccine for FROGS? Fighting Chytrid with Notre Dame’s Gracie! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 61

Josh is joined by Notre Dame PhD candidate Gracie to look at the cutting edge of amphibian disease prevention. Gracie’s research focuses on utilizing fungal enzymes and m

11,000 Rescues and Counting! How J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue Started - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 60

John Moyles, founder of J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, joins Josh to tell the story of how J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue grew into Wisconsin’s largest exotic pet rescue. From a l

Tiny Titans! All About Malaysian Dwarf Toads - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 59

This episode explores the rise of captive-bred Malaysian dwarf toads as a pet choice. We talk about the basics and move into practical, keeper-focused information as well

Dazzling Dolichothele and Dwarf Spiders! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 58

A deep dive into these tiny tarantulas! Their surprising colors, secretive burrows, and more! Join us as Josh and Jayzun explore Dolichothele and the world of dwarf taran

The Color Wave of Day Geckos! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 57

An episode for enthusiasts who love the beauty of day geckos! We dive into everything you need to know to keep day geckos, from housing, to breeding! Perfect for new keep

The Incredible Stubfoot Toad - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 56

Austin and Josh dive into the world of Stubfoot Toads! what makes them special, how to keep them healthy in captivity, and more. Whether you’re curious about starting wit

ALL About Avicularia Tarantulas! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 55

Josh and Jayzun dive into the fascinating world of Avicularia Tarantulas! They talk about how to take care of them, their naming classification, and so many other things!

Hognose Huddle! Everything on Hognose Snakes - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 54

Join Josh and Bruce as they dive into hognose snakes! Whether you’re a first‑time snake owner or an experienced keeper, it's time to learn all about their upturned‑snout

A Variety of Variabilis! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 53

In this episode Jacob and Josh talk about Variabilis Dart Frogs. We discuss breeding, how to set variabilis up in a terrarium, and we talk about what makes these dart fro

Roaches, Feeder Insects, and More! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 52

Josh and Jacob talk all about hissing cockroaches, why dubia roaches might be better than crickets, and more!

Tadpole Talk: How to Care for Tadpoles - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 51

Join Josh and Rick as they dive into the world of tadpoles! They explain how to care for them, what they need to thrive, and how to raise them into healthy, happy frogs.

The Micro Crew: Isopods and Springtails! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 50

In this podcast, Max tells us all about Springtails and Isopods! How to take care of them and how to use them properly in a bioactive enclosure. :)Mentioned in the podcas