Ep. 38 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Rearing Uromastyx and other Desert (Arid) Reptiles with @aridsonly

This week we shift gears to talk about setting up Arid (Desert Climate) Bioactives with Phillip Lietz from Arids Only.

Phillip is a specialist in rearing Uromastyx, Xenagama, Sauromalus and Chuckwalla and we can't wait to pick his brain and learn more about his successees rearing reptiles in a desert arid setting.

02:20 Introducing Phillip Lietz with @aridsonly

07:00 How @aridsonly started with #uromastyx

13:45 How Long Does it Take to Breed Uromastyx, Xenagamaand Sauromalus?

16:00 Why Did You Start Raising Desert Reptiles and specifically #xenagama #sauromalus

20:45 Finding Care Guides for Uromastyx

21:55 How common is it for people to have a Uromastyx as a pet?

23:35 What is the purpose of the fat, spiked tail on the Uromastyx or Xenagama?

25:27 Why do Uromastyx and Chuckwalla have such a big belly?

27:05 What is the key to having animals like Uromastyx socializing? Is there too much time together?

33:37 Do you refer to your breeding animals as 'your genetics' like with plant genetics?

38:16 Is genetic bottlenecking a consideration in breeding these and what do you do to avoid it?

52:15 What medium do you raise Uromastyx on?

56:20 What are the challenges to rearing desert reptiles in a bioactive environment?

1:05:10 What are the things you can to give Uromastyx the best life as a home owner who only has 1 (or 2) animals?

1:07:02 Is there a benefit to having Isopods in a Uromastyx enclosure?

1:11:39 How do you clean the cages of your Uromastyx?

1:12:55 Do Uromastyx Lay Multiple Clutches?

1:16:58 Do the blue chin and blue belly on the Xenagama have a purpose or is it just for looks?

1:20:53 What do Uromastyx, Xenagama and Sauromalus eat?

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