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   S1 · E153 · 15 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

   How to Turn Your Reptile Hobby Into a Sustainable Business With Frank Payne

   Episode #153 of Daffy’s Round Table. On this episode, I’m joined by Frank Payne of Living Art by Frank Payne, with David Beetham from Clubtail Exotics joining me as co-host, and we’re talking all about how to turn your reptile hobby into a sustainable business. Frank has successfully taken his passion for keeping and breeding reptiles and turned it into a successful business, so we get into what that transition actually looked like and what it takes to make a reptile business work long term. We talk about how Frank selects the species he works with, balancing passion projects with animals…

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   S1 · E152 · 9 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

   Breeding Hognoses & Working With Uncommon Sand Snakes

   Episode #52 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Bree from Breeze Exotics for a deep dive into hognose snakes and what it actually takes to breed and raise them successfully. We talk about Bree’s approach to breeding hognoses, from pairing and producing clutches to hatching babies, getting them established, and dealing with some of the feeding challenges that can come with young hognose snakes. We also get into some of the projects she’s working with and what she’s learned from breeding and raising these awesome little snakes. Then we switch gears and talk about something…

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   S1 · E151 · 25 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

   The Future Of Reptile Enclosure Design | CritterCAD

   Episode #151 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I sit down with Daniel from CritterCAD to explore his innovative software that lets keepers virtually design and score terrariums before they buy. We discuss how CritterCAD helps hobbyists fine-tune their setups, ensure species-appropriate designs, and visualize their dream enclosures. We even got a live demo during the episode so listeners can get a glimpse of how it works in real-time. If you’re ready to rethink how you plan for your animals, make sure you check out the CritterCAD software! Check out CritterCAD here:…

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   S1 · E150 · 18 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 58 min

   Rare Gecko Round Table with Clubtail Exotics, Supreme Gecko, Ghouls N Geckos

   Episode #150 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode, I'm joined by David Beetham from Clubtail Exotics, Wally Kern from Supreme Gecko, and Jason from Ghouls and Geckos. Between the three of them, they're working with some really incredible and uncommon gecko species, and today we're diving deep into the husbandry, breeding, and care of those animals. We talk about everything from incubation techniques and raising babies to heating strategies, substrates, enclosure design, and how different keepers approach the same species in completely different ways. We also spend a lot of time discussing…

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   S1 · E149 · 27 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

   The Future Of Automation In The Reptile Hobby!

   Episode #149 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I'm joined by Kjell from Home Ecosystems, Bjurny and PlantArt and we dive into what I genuinely believe is the future of reptile and plant keeping.We talk about Home Ecosystems, a new hardware platform that allows keepers to automate and monitor virtually every aspect of their enclosures from lighting and heating to humidity, fogging, and more all through a single smart controller. We also discuss PlantArt, a beautiful living wall system that combines automation with incredible planted displays for homes, zoos, and public spaces. We also…

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   S1 · E147 · 7 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

   Savannah Monitor Care and Zebra Skink Breeding with Rachael Pan

   Episode #147 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I sit down with Rachael Pan from Jabba’s Reptile Room for a full deep dive into savannah monitors. We break down the myths surrounding their care, why so many imports struggle, and how Rachael works with them to create healthy, handleable animals. We also discuss her success with zebra skinks, white-spotted geckos (Tarentola annularis), and her approach to reptile training both virtually and in person. Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet…

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   S1 · E146 · 30 May 2026 · 1 hr 59 min

   The Ball Python Industry In 2026 With Mutation Creation

   Episode #146 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Billy Rows off Mutation Creation, one of the most well-known names in the ball python world.We talk about how Billy first got started with ball pythons, his recent move, some of the projects he’s most excited about right now, and what he thinks is next for the ball python hobby. We also get into the current state of the ball python industry and the pet industry as a whole — are people still buying animals, is the market still healthy in 2026, and what should breeders be thinking about right now? We also talk about feeding…

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   S1 · E145 · 24 May 2026 · 1 hr 45 min

   Breeding the Uncommon: Pachydactylus & Scorpion Tailed Geckos!

   Episode #145 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with David Beettam from Clubtail Exotics for a deep dive into Pachydactylus geckos. David shares his experience keeping and breeding multiple species of Pachydactylus, detailing their care, feeding, and incubation methods. We also spotlight the scorpion-tailed gecko ( Pristurus carteri ) and touch on the bynoe's gecko (Heteronotia binoei). Whether you’re into rare geckos or just want to master Pachydactylus care, this episode is for you! Huge Thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this…

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   S1 · E144 · 9 May 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   Behind the Scenes of Reptile Education Shows!

   Episode #144 of Daffy's Round Tables! On this episode I'm joined by Rae from Rae’s Reptiles, and in this episode we talk all about doing reptile education shows. We get into what it’s like bringing reptiles into schools, birthday parties, and live events, what makes a good education animal, and how to create a show that’s fun, memorable, and actually teaches people something. We also talk about how to present reptiles in a way that helps people connect with them instead of being afraid of them, and of course we talk about what goes into building a business around reptile education, and the…

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    S1 · E143 · 2 May 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    Raising The Next Generation Of Zoo Keepers With Jungle Jordan

    Episode #143 of Daffy's Round Table! In this episode, I’m joined by Jordan Veasley, better known as Jungle Jordan, and we’re stepping outside the reptile world! We dive into Jordan’s journey as a zookeeper and educator, breaking down what it really takes to get into the zoo industry, as a keeper or in other vital roles. We explore how he inspires the next generation to care about wildlife and we discuss the power of social media in amplifying the conservation work that zoos do. Through Jungle Jordan’s platform, he’s reshaping perspectives and getting more people excited about wildlife and…