In this episode, I break down the spiciest debates in the reptile-keeping world — the topics that always light up comment sections and split the hobby right down the middle.
We dig into:
Rack & tub keeping — outdated or perfectly functional?
“Old school” husbandry advice — why some keepers are still spreading bad info.
Morph breeding — ethical concerns, genetic bottlenecks, and what the future looks like.
Venomous and giant species — who should be keeping them (if anyone)?
…and several more hot-button issues that the reptile community can’t stop arguing about.
Whether you’re a keeper, breeder, or brand-new hobbyist, this video will challenge the norms and get you thinking about where our community is headed.
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0:00 Intro
00:37 Don't Dim Heat Lamps
2:05 The OG's are ruining the hobby
3:34 Not all racks are bad
4:37 No Co-habbing
5:48 Most keepers lose interest
7:36 It's not possible to keep ethically
9:17 No need for new species
10:49 "free rehomes"
12:25 Venomous and XL species should be banned
13:58 There is no one way to keep a species
15:26 Almost all care info is parroted without knowledge
17:46 Reptile Licenses
18:56 Captive Conservation is a Scam
20:49 Vertical Branches
21:39 Tubs mean you don't care
23:22 Most breeders are bad
24:25 Nobody respects life
25:34 If you don't love the wild-type, you don't love the animal
27:08 Lack of Height Causes obesity
29:26 It's a Privilege, not a Right
30:12 Baby Snakes don't need tubs
