The Wild Type Podcast

Reptile species we no longer want to keep! | Episode 146

Have you ever been absolutely convinced you wanted a certain reptile, only to realize later that it just isn't the right fit for you? We're talking about the reptile spe

Our Ultimate Reptile Shopping List! | Episode 145

Back-to-school season has us feeling nostalgic, so we're reminiscing about our favorite—and maybe not-so-favorite—back-to-school memories before putting together a shoppi

Our Unfiltered Reaction to Monsters of God | Episode 144

A few life updates kick things off, but the real conversation starts when we react to the highly anticipated first episode of HBO's Monsters of God. As reptile keepers,

Do These Reptiles Deserve Their Reputation? | Episode 143

Some reptiles have a reputation for being aggressive, difficult, or even dangerous—but how much of it is actually true? This week, we're putting some of the reptile worl

Front Row at Hilary Duff & South African Reptiles! | Episode 142

What dreams are made of? Standing front row at a Hilary Duff concert! This week, we're recapping an unforgettable night at the concert, from our favorite songs and momen

Our Thoughts on Live Reptile Auctions | Episode 141

Are live auctions the right way to buy and sell reptiles? This week, we're sharing our thoughts on the growing conversation around live reptile auctions. While auctions

The Ultimate Reptile Guessing Game | Episode 140

In this episode, we're catching up with a quick update on Lyssa's newest nail set before putting our reptile knowledge to the test! We play a reptile-themed guessing gam

Hollywood Got This Snake All Wrong!! | Episode 139

In this episode, we're mixing reptiles, pop culture, and plenty of laughs! We kick things off by talking about Euphoria and one of the show's most memorable reptile mome

How we balance reptiles & real life! | Episode 138

In this episode, we're catching up on life, reptiles, and sharing some practical tips for fellow reptile keepers! Neptune gives an update on her newest nail set, and Lys

We are redoing our reptile rooms | Episode 137

Neptune shares what it was like getting recognized from TikTok, while Lyssa gives an update on changes she's making to her reptile room. We also dive into a conversation

Exploring West Africa's Most Incredible Reptiles | Episode 136

Lyssa gives us the details on her new nails, and then we put ourselves in the hot seat by reacting to assumptions our listeners have about us. Which ones are surprisingly

What mythical creatures are related to reptiles? | Episode 135

In this episode, we're sharing stories from our trip to the Renaissance Faire and diving into a world where fantasy and reptiles collide. We talk about our favorite mome

What your favorite reptile says about you! | Episode 134

In this episode, we’re catching up on some recent life and reptile updates! Neptune shares her new nails and the story behind them, and we spend some time brainstorming

What we thought of Anaconda & The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Episode 133

This episode is part reptile rant, part movie review, and fully opinionated. We’re sharing our thoughts on the new Anaconda movie and breaking down all the wild stereoty

Rescuing reptiles with Jessica's Animal Friends | Episode 132

In this episode, we sit down with Jessica from Jessica’s Animal Friends to talk about what it’s really like running a rescue for disabled reptiles and exotic animals whil

Weird things you'll find in bioactive reptile enclosures | Episode 131

What is that growing in your bioactive enclosure… and should you be worried about it? In this episode, we dive into all the weird and unexpected things you can find livin

Recap of All American Reptile & Plant Expo | Episode 130

In this episode, we’re recapping our time as vendors at the All American Reptile & Plant Expo in Castle Rock, Colorado! From meeting listeners of the podcast in real life

You won't believe these reptile stories! | Episode 129

We’re swapping stories from the week, from getting a random trinket gifted to us by a crow (yes, really), to an unforgettable moment at the vet involving an emu pooping i

Reptile Tips for Teens (When You Can’t Have One Yet) | Episode 128

Thinking about getting a reptile but stuck living under your parents’ rules? In this episode, we dive into practical tips for teenagers who are passionate about reptiles

Venomous reptiles from Central Africa!! | Episode 127

We’re back with another installment of our Around the World series — and this time, we’re heading to Central Africa. In this episode, we highlight some of the incredible