The final video that I filmed with Josh was on the topic of UVB. The primary objective here was to do a broad comparison of the many UVB bulbs that are commonly available on the US market. Between using a Solarmeter 6.5R to measure the bulbs’ output, we tackled a lot of common questions and misconceptions associated with using UVB for reptiles. Continue Reading
Rosy boas are small snakes native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. They like areas with hot, dry weather and lots of rock crevices and opportunities for burrowing. They make great pets due to their manageable size, docile temperament, ready feeding response, and relatively high handling tolerance. In this video, I collaborate with The Bio Dude on a bioactive rosy boa enclosure with a Exo Terra 24″x18″x18″ terrarium. Here’s how we did it. Continue Reading
We touched a bit on the subject of bioactive enclosures back when Josh Halter of The Bio Dude contributed his article, How to Build a Bioactive Terrarium for Your Reptile: An Introduction. The article introduced us to bioactive enclosures, but in this YouTube video, Josh and I expand on this post. We discuss the benefits of bioactive and naturalistic setups, plus one common dilemma that faces people who are considering making the switch. Continue Reading
Big news, everyone: The Bio Dude has hopped on board as ReptiFiles’ second sponsor! As part of this sponsorship launch, Josh Halter invited me down to Houston to visit The Bio Dude’s headquarters and do a interview together for YouTube. It was a blast! Continue Reading