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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!
189: AAH The Secret to Breeding Genetically STABLE Leopard Gecko Morphs | Dragoon Gecko
Rebecca Hassler is the owner of Dragoon Gecko, an EU-based leopard gecko morph breeding facility. In this episode, Rebecca discusses the use of the term ”pure”, and if it is appropriate to use in relation to morphs. We cover some of the differences between leopard gecko and ball python breeding, specifically highlighting the difference between working with simple vs. complex genetic traits. Rebecca explains the value genetic testing would bring to the breeding community and we wrap up the episode discussing domestication.
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WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
2:48 Welcome Rebecca- Quick Background
20:07 How to be patient as a breeder?
37:58 EK & CRH Ad Read
39:11 What does PURE mean to you?
1:00:52 How are Polygenic Traits Established?
1:24:02 The Benefit of Genetic Testing for Morph Breeding
1:45:39 Robust and Healthy Morphs – Is Albinism Safe?
2:07:00 Closing Thoughts
2:11:12 Outro
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Ralph Till is one of the premier breeders of the critically endangered Egyptian Tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni) in the USA. In this episode, we discuss why Ralph chose to work with this species, their husbandry and breeding protocols, why they are critically endangered in their native range, and how private breeders are saving the species from extinction. If you are wanting to take your herpetoculture to the next level, consider following Ralph’s example and choose to work with an endangered species.
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