211: I love keeping reptiles, but why do I feel guilty? | Phillip Lietz - AAH

Phil Lietz of Arids Only discusses his experiences in breeding his uromastyx and other various species, as well as the future of Arids Only. He shares details on his opinions about established reptiles, farm bred reptiles, and wild caught reptiles and the differences between them, opening up a valuable conversation among breeders and keepers alike. Phil highlights the incorrect ways that keepers can spread half-truths about keeping reptiles, the guilt that we sometimes deal with, and how to think of reptile keeping in a more positive light. Phil also discusses a myriad of trade-off aspects relating to reptile care and animal care in general, bringing up the topic of captive vs wild perspectives. Show Notes: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/211-arids-only/ SPONSORS: Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/ CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats HERE Guest’s Social Media https://www.instagram.com/aridsonly/ https://www.facebook.com/aridsonly/ http://www.aridsonly.com/ Project Herpetoculture Podcast Support, Subscribe  & Follow: CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca WE DISCUSS: 0:00 Coming Up - Zoo Med Labs Lighting 0:21 Introducing Phil Lietz 1:43 Welcome Phil & Thoughts on Fatherhood 8:15 Species Phil Works With + Future Of Arids Only 15:55 Volume of Uromastyx Dealt With 17:52 Established Reptiles + Farm Bred vs Wild Caught 22:42 Observing Practices for Education + Herpetoculture 26:51 Half Truths in Herpetoculture + Breeding 31:44 Care and Welfare for Breeding/Pets 34:42 Zoo Med Reptisun T5 UVB 35:48 Tolerance Without Changes in Care + Reproduction 41:55 Negative Framing in Herpetoculture + Trade-Offs 53:38 Negative vs Positive Aspects of Relationships with Animals 56:56 Committing Energy to Pets + Yourself 1:00:20 Companions vs Captive Animal + Benefits of Captivity 1:07:00 Verbiage + Differences in Perspectives 1:12:26 Guilt in Reptile Keeping + Minimalizing a Species 1:21:38 Complexities of Domesticated Animals + Human Goals for Animals 1:31:06 Closing Thoughts