The Wild Type Podcast

Can reptiles really have babies without a male?! This week, we're diving into one of the strangest reproductive phenomena in the reptile world: parthenogenesis. We're talking about how it works, which reptiles are capable of it, and some of the wildest examples of animals producing offspring without ever mating. From all-female species to snakes and even Komodo dragons having what's essentially a virgin birth, this is one topic that makes you question how much we really know about reptile reproduction.Then we're switching gears to discuss the Nike After Dark run and the bigger conversation it sparked about women's safety. Why are women-centered spaces so important? What does it mean to create an environment where women can participate, feel comfortable, and enjoy something without worrying about men making them feel unsafe? And how can men be supportive allies without needing to be at the center of every experience? Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast

You've been asking, and we're answering! This week, we're tackling your listener-submitted questions, covering everything from reptile expos to some of the most interesting animals in the reptile world.What are the pros and cons of reptile expos? Is there a dream animal we'd want to own that isn't a reptile? What do we think about the adorable and unusual shingleback skink? And if we could bring one extinct animal back to life, what would it be?We're also sharing and reacting to some of your recent comments on the podcast because we love hearing what you have to say!Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast

Happy Halloween from The Wild Type Podcast! We're celebrating spooky season with a reptile-themed Halloween episode, and things are about to get creepy.We're dressed as Randall and Celia from Monsters, Inc. because, honestly, they're basically reptile-adjacent. Then we're diving into reptile horror stories from Reddit and reading them out loud to react to the creepy, chaotic, and downright horrifying experiences people have had with reptiles. Whether it's a terrifying encounter, a nightmare pet situation, or a story that makes you question everything, we're ready to find out which ones are actually scary.To wrap things up, we're debating the worst trick-or-treat candies—the ones that make you want to trade your entire Halloween haul.Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast

Why isn't your reptile eating? Whether you have a snake refusing meals, a gecko turning down its favorite insects, or another reptile that suddenly seems uninterested in food, there are several reasons it might be happening.This week, we're talking about what to do when your reptile stops eating, the potential reasons behind a loss of appetite, and what to consider before jumping to conclusions. From environmental factors to other possible causes, we're breaking down what reptile owners should know when their animals refuse food.We're also catching up on Neptune's trip to Italy! From exploring the history of Rome to enjoying the beautiful coastal scenery of Capri and Sorrento, we're recapping the highlights, favorite experiences, and all the fun from the trip.Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast

Our Reptiles Around the World tour is heading to Madagascar—the mecca of reptiles! We’re talking about some of our favorite reptiles from this incredible island, from species you probably already know and love to some seriously unique reptiles you may have never heard of. Madagascar is home to some of the most fascinating reptiles on the planet, and there are plenty of them we could talk about all day.Then we’re switching gears for a little real-life conversation about moving in with a significant other—what changes when you start sharing a home, the adjustments that come with it, and the things we wish we knew beforehand.Another stop on our Reptiles Around the World tour, and this one is a GOOD one!Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast

We’ve officially reached the end of Monsters of God! PHEW. In our final recap, we’re breaking down the last episode, including the capture and arrest of Anson Wong, the biggest moments from the finale, and all of the questions and reactions we’re left with now that the series is officially over.Then we’re giving our final thoughts on Monsters of God as a whole—what we thought of the story, the reptile-related elements, the moments that shocked us, and whether the series ultimately delivered on what we were hoping for.Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast

Why do geckos drop their tails? Why are snakes constantly flicking their tongues? And what in the world are chameleons doing when they clean their eyeballs? This week, we’re getting into some of the weirdest reptile behaviors we’ve seen and breaking down what’s actually going on behind them. From tail dropping to tongue flicking to chameleons giving their eyeballs a deep clean, reptiles have some seriously strange ways of doing things.Before we dive into the reptile talk, we’re also catching up on some very questionable social media etiquette—like whether it’s okay to like a collab post of your ex’s wedding when his wife is the one who posted it. Because apparently, even Instagram has rules we need to figure out. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast

As our reptiles grow older, their care can change right along with them. This week, we're talking about what it's like when a beloved reptile enters their senior years and how we can adjust their care as they age. We share what to look out for, how their needs can change, and what we can do to make their later years as comfortable as possible.Then we lighten things up with another round of Smash or Pass, this time putting some of the latest nail trends to the test. From fun new designs to trends we're not quite sure about, we're sharing our very honest opinions.Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast

We’re back with another Monsters of God recap—and after episodes 3 and 4, we have A LOT to say. We’re breaking down everything that happened, the moments that shocked us, the things that left us questioning what we were watching, and our honest reactions as reptile keepers watching the story unfold.If you’ve been watching along with us, you already know this show has given us plenty to talk about—and these two episodes were no exception.Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast

New nails and a new episode of Monsters of God—and somehow the second one was even crazier than the first.We kick things off with our latest nail designs before getting into our reaction to Episode 2 of HBO's Monsters of God. And when we say this episode was crazy, we mean CRAZY. The show takes things to a whole new level, and we're giving you our completely raw, unfiltered reaction to everything we just watched. This one definitely isn't PG-13, and there was a LOT to unpack.If you watched Episode 2 and thought, "Did that really just happen?"—you're in good company. We're breaking it all down from the perspective of reptile keepers who have some very strong feelings about what we're seeing.Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast