ReptiChat - UK Reptile Podcast
Episodes
ReptiChat #Ep 66 - Changing Perspectives with a mystery guest!
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PAULS MONITORS - https://www.instagram.com/pauls_monitors/HERPING HELPS - https://www.instagram.com/herpinghelps/PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/c/r...
ReptiChat #Ep 65 - Gotta catch 'em ALL! Nipper Read - Herping the UK and Europe!
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
250+ Reptiles and Amphibians over 15 years. Join myself and Nipper Read as he talks about his incredible achievement! Venom Exchange Radio - https://o...
ReptiChat #Ep 64 - Morocco, Life, Future Plans! What's going on with the podcast?
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BUY SPECIES - www.WearSpecies.co.ukPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/c/reptichat/INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/reptichat/WEAR SPECIES - https:...
ReptiChat #EP 63 - We are going to MOROCCO!
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join myself and Aiden as we sit down and discuss our upcoming Herping trip to Morocco! We will go through the ins and outs of our trip, what we plan t...
ReptiChat #Ep 62 - Went Herping, Got held at Gunpoint, Didn't die! Herping tales with Tony Wigley
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From being held at Gunpoint to almost dieing on a Quad bike. Tune in to Tony Wigley from RRK as he shares some of his highlights and lowlights from hi...
ReptiChat #Ep 61 - Keeping real life dragons! Abronia with Savannah Noland
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted your own dragon? Come and listen to Savannah Noland from @Perfect.Hue.llc tell us all about her Abronia, probably the closest you can get ...
ReptiChat #Ep 60 - How to open your own pet shop! 1 year on with SW Exotics!
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about opening your own reptile/pet shop? Today i talk to Sam Wiggins the owner of SW Exotics in Crawley, west sussex as we discuss all t...
ReptiChat #Ep 59 - Solo Saturday! Happy New Year, updates and Q&A
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year! Welcome to the first podcast of 2025 and whats a better way to start it than talk about whats going on and whats coming up in 2025! RR...
ReptiChat #Ep 58 - Ultimate MEGA GUEST CHRISTMAS blind ranking - Animal edition!
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brace yourselves for quite possibly the most chaotic "podcast" episode you have every tuned in for!
ReptiChat #Ep 57 - Ali of Aligatoratrox talks all things venomous!
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today i am joined by Ali Anderson to talk all things venom! Dont suffer in silence - Andys Man Club - https://andysmanclub.co.uk/ Campaign Against L...
ReptiChat #Ep 56 - George of Reptilian Mentality on How to better your husbandry!
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join myself and George of Reptilian Mentality as we chat all things reptiles, from working with Brand leaders Arcadia to becoming part of Educate Don'...
ReptiChat #Ep 55 - Spooky Sunday with Paul's Monitors
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by Paul of Paul's Monitors! Join us as we talk captive mangrove monitors, flying lizards, blood sucking lizards, getting started ...
ReptiChat #Ep 54 - AlexAndAllHerAnimals talks TOAD PATROL, Reptiles, Podcasting and much more!
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode i sit down with Alex from Alex and all her animals as we chat reptiles, travelling, toad patrol and working with arcadia! Join the Pa...
ReptiChat #Ep53 - Do Tortoises make great pets & Hibernation Help!
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michelle Kelly, Babs Lee and myself as we discuss all things tortoises! Dispelling tortoise myths and talking about tortoise hibernation this is ...
ReptiChat #Ep 52 - Phillip Lietz of AridsOnly and Project Herpetoculture talks Uromastyx!
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Im sure as you have seen by the title you will know today i am joined by Entrepreneur, podcaster, jiu - jitsu black belt and uromastyx master, Phillip...
ReptiChat #Ep51 - Rewilding Britain with Emma and Robi of Zoology Ramblings Podcast
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Emma Hodson and Robi Watkinson from The Zoology Ramblings Podcast. We sit down and talk all things rewilding from Boar in the For...
ReptiChat #Ep50 - Herping around the World with Aiden Beverton
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this BUMPER episode you join myself and Aiden Beverton as we discuss all things herping! From Elapids and Cobras in Thailand to Adders, Grass Snake...
ReptiChat #Ep 49 - Colin Stevenson of Crocodiles of The World
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join myself and Colin Stevenson, the head of education at Crocodiles of the world as we discuss Colins history with reptiles, from setting up an educa...
ReptiChat #Ep 48 - Thomas Marriott on the Hunt for geckos in New Caledonia
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode i am joined by editor of EK magazine, Thomas Marriott as we discuss his recent travels around the world. FInishing with a chat about...
ReptiChat #Ep 47 - Responsible Reptile Keeping Q&A
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Saturday I'm joined by Tony from @responsiblereptilekeeping to discuss what RRK actually do, as I myself, and I'm sure alot of you guys h...
ReptiChat #Ep46 - Wildlife With Cookie - Lynx, Kookaburra and Wallabies in the UK!!!!!
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From finding Kookaburra in Scotland to the BBC Creator Lab, Today I am joined by James Cook (@WildlifeWithCookie) as we discuss all things wildlife fr...
ReptiChat #Ep 45 - Solo Saturday, Whats new with me? Q&A Episode!
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No guest this week just little ol me and a whole heap of Q&A's! JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.patreon.com/ReptiChat Podcast Instagram - https://...
ReptiChat #Ep 44 - Building The Dream with Zach Porritt from A Life Exotic
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Zach and myself in this episode as we discuss his incredible mini eden project! Zach has built a 20ft by 30ft polytunnel in northern Utah and ins...
ReptiChat #Ep 43 - Women in the Reptile Hobby with The Wildtype Podcast!
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women in the Reptile Industry, why there seems to be a "Boom" in female keepers all over social media and how the seemingly sudden influx of...
ReptiChat #Ep 42 - From Racks to Riches with Riddler Reptiles!
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Andrew from @Riddler.Reptiles and myself as we talk "Racks to Riches" A discussion about how moving away from snake racks has had a positive impa...
Reptichat #Ep 41 - Ben Bailey talks Dart Frogs and UK Herping!
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode I am joined by Ben Bailey of Rural Reptiles as we discuss Ben's reptile keeping history, Breeding snakes such as Amazon Tree Boas! W...
ReptiChat #Ep 40 - Michael from Longfield Reptiles talks all things reptiles!
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today im joined by Michael Longmuir of Longfield Reptiles and Longfield Exotics and Aquatics. We discuss Michaels reptile keeping career from start to...
ReptiChat #Ep 39 - Victoria Teague of PassionateSnakes
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode i am joined by Victoria Teague of PassionateSnakes. We discuss DIY Reptile enclosures, how you can see your snake more whilst the snak...
ReptiChat #Ep 38 - One Today! Only UK CB Mangrove Monitors and Q&A with Pauls Monitors
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Birthday to me! Thats right, its been a whole year of podcasting! Today its a bit of a hodge podge of different things! I have a bit of a celebr...
ReptiChat #Ep 37 - Chris of Copperhead Reptilia talks Set ups, Venomous and divides in the hobby?
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode i am joined by Chris Chaffin of Copperhead Reptilia from the USA as we talk venomous, home vs zoo level enclosures and a seeming divid...
ReptiChat #Ep 36 - Jay from RDJ Reptiles tells his story and his work with the NCRW
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ReptiChat #Ep 36 - Jay from RDJ Reptiles tells his story and his work with the NCRWJOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.patreon.com/ReptiChatGuests Instagram -...
ReptiChat #Ep 35 - Talking Taxidermy with Laura from Deadset Company
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what the options are when your pet passes away? We are going to discuss all things taxidermy with Laura from Deadset Co! JOIN THE REPTISQUA...
ReptiChat #Ep 34 - The big FAT ReptiChat quiz of the year 2023!
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of 2023 is here! it's time for The Big Fat ReptiChat Quiz of the Year 2023! Today's prize has been kindly donated by the ...
ReptiChat #Ep 33 - 12th Pod of Christmas
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 12th Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pa...
ReptiChat #Ep 32 - 11th Pod of Christmas
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 11th Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pa...
ReptiChat #Ep 31 - 10th Pod of Christmas
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 10th Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pa...
ReptiChat #Ep 30 - 9th Pod of Christmas
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 9th Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pat...
ReptiChat #Ep 29 - 8th Pod of Christmas
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 8th Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pat...
ReptiChat #Ep 28 - 7th Pod of Christmas
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 7th Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pat...
ReptiChat #Ep 27 - 6th Pod of Christmas
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 6th Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pat...
ReptiChat #Ep 26 - 5th Pod of Christmas
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 5th Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pat...
ReptiChat #Ep 25 - 4th Pod of Christmas
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 4th Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pat...
ReptiChat #Ep 24 - 3rd Pod of Christmas
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 3rd Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - www.pat...
ReptiChat #Ep 23 - 2nd Pod of Christmas
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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ReptiChat #Ep 22 - 1st Pod of Christmas
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome to the 1st Pod of Christmas! Join me throughout December as I bring you all sorts of Christmassy fun!Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Mu...
ReptiChat #Ep 21 - Ellie from Hills Herptiles talks FROGS!
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Ellie Hills of Hills Herptiles to discuss all things frogs!Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music etc etc All available here - https:...
ReptiChat #Ep 20 - Spooky Stories Reptile Edition!
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A collection of spooky reptile based stories!www.linktr.ee/ReptiChat Support the show
ReptiChat #Ep 19 - Everything is changing ft. Pauls Monitors
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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ReptiChat #Ep 18 - Ken Hartrey of VivVisions
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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ReptiChat #Ep 17 - ARC Show with MJs Pythons & Python Junkie
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Marv (MJ's Pythons) and Jake (Python Junkie) as we discuss all things ARC Show! Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Mus...
ReptiChat #Ep 16 - Sal from Cryptic Chondros
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to chat all things Green Tree Pythons with Sal from Cryptic Chondros!Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music etc etc All available he...
ReptiChat #Ep 15 - Gavin Adkins of Balls2U
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to sit down with Gavin from Balls2U to discuss all things ball python keeping and breeding!JOIN THE REPTISQUAD - https://www.pat...
ReptiChat #Ep 14 - Luke from Beyond Breeders
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Luke of BeyondBreeders and BeyondReppy as we discuss his reptile keeping career, how he built a social media following...
ReptiChat #Ep 13 - George from EliteGecko and the Morphtastic Podcast
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to sit down with George of Elite Geckos. George breeds bespoke leopard gecko morphs as well as being Host of the MorphTastic Pod...
ReptiChat #Ep 12 - Gary from Vivid Skins Reptiles & MorphTalk Podcast
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to sit down with Gary from Vivid Skin Reptiles and the Morph Talk podcast. We discuss his reptile keeping history, his current a...
ReptiChat #Ep 11 - Get to know the Host!
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No guest this week, instead I'm going to "interview" myself so you can all get to know me a little more! Bit of a ramble about myself ...
ReptiChat #Ep 10 - DWA Keeping with Christian Davidson of Dorset Pythons
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to sit down with Christian Davidson of Dorset Pythons! However we are not covering royals/ball pythons today, instead we are cov...
ReptiChat #Ep 9 - Jack Tate of Beardy Royals - Ball Python Keeping and Breeding
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to sit down with Jack from Beardy Royals to discuss his reptile career so far including his ball python breeding. Jack works wit...
ReptiChat #Ep 8 - Riddler Reptiles - Making the change to more natural habitats!
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I get to sit down with Andrew from Riddler Reptiles. We are going to be discussing his collection, which includes but isn't limited to Moni...
Reptichat #Ep 7 - Mikey and Mia - Keeping & Free Flying Macaws
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Nimal and Claire of Mikey_theMacaw and MikeyandMia.co.uk. We discuss all things Macaw, touching on basic husbandry, tu...
ReptiChat #Ep 6 - Fiona from The Spare Room! Arachnids, Inverts, Amphibians and Reptiles!
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Fiona Evans of The Spare Room and TheOneSharedBraincell Podcast! We are discussing all things "Creepy Crawly" as well a...
ReptiChat #Ep5 - Father and Son duo RockyRidgeReptiles discuss their ever growing home zoo
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Father and Son Duo Benn and Noah and I discuss their ever growing home zoo and how keeping reptiles has strengthened their bond as wel...
ReptiChat #Ep4 - Frogs, Geckos, Meerkats and more with MJ's Pythons
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down and speak to Marv of MJ's Pythons! We dive deep on Pythons, Frogs, Geckos and even Meerkats! Please go and give MJ's Pythons some lov...
ReptiChat #Ep3 - Paul Burrows of Pauls Monitors and The Captive Raptor Podcast
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down and speak to Paul Burrows of Pauls Monitors and The Captive Raptor Podcast. We discuss monitor keeping as pets, the do's and don't's ...
ReptiChat #Ep2 - Sarah and Jason of SandJ Royals
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode I chat to Sarah and Jason of S&J Royals! Go give them some love on instagram!Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music etc etc All availabl...
ReptiChat #Ep1 - Kay & Chris of K&C Royals
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#Ep 1 - Kay & Chris from K&C RoyalsOn todays episode we discuss Kay and Chris' Reptile keeping career so far! Go give them some love on instagram!Gues...