<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We dig into:</p><p>Rack & tub keeping — outdated or perfectly functional?</p><p>“Old school” husbandry advice — why some keepers are still spreading bad info.</p><p>Morph breeding — ethical concerns, genetic bottlenecks, and what the future looks like.</p><p>Venomous and giant species — who should be keeping them (if anyone)?</p><p>…and several more hot-button issues that the reptile community can’t stop arguing about.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 Comment your most controversial reptile opinion — I might feature it in a future video!</p><p>👍 Like the video to support the channel</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dives on reptile care, ethics, and conservation</p><p><br></p><p>#Reptiles #ControversialOpinions #Herpetology #ReptileKeeping #AnimalsAtHome</p><p><br></p><p>JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome</p><p><br></p><p>LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:</p><p>https://youtu.be/7b5QAkPq80c?si=zBWZ8eMv3Fw7xPrQ</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/neversvn/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/aridsonly/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/thereptilestudio_/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/gekkotaculture/</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>00:37 Don't Dim Heat Lamps</p><p>2:05 The OG's are ruining the hobby</p><p>3:34 Not all racks are bad</p><p>4:37 No Co-habbing</p><p>5:48 Most keepers lose interest</p><p>7:36 It's not possible to keep ethically </p><p>9:17 No need for new species</p><p>10:49 "free rehomes"</p><p>12:25 Venomous and XL species should be banned</p><p>13:58 There is no one way to keep a species</p><p>15:26 Almost all care info is parroted without knowledge </p><p>17:46 Reptile Licenses </p><p>18:56 Captive Conservation is a Scam</p><p>20:49 Vertical Branches</p><p>21:39 Tubs mean you don't care</p><p>23:22 Most breeders are bad</p><p>24:25 Nobody respects life</p><p>25:34 If you don't love the wild-type, you don't love the animal</p><p>27:08 Lack of Height Causes obesity </p><p>29:26 It's a Privilege, not a Right</p><p>30:12 Baby Snakes don't need tubs</p>

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BONUS: The MOST Controversial Reptile Opinions… Exposed - AAH

DEC 3, 202532 MIN
Animals at Home Network

BONUS: The MOST Controversial Reptile Opinions… Exposed - AAH

DEC 3, 202532 MIN

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<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We dig into:</p><p>Rack & tub keeping — outdated or perfectly functional?</p><p>“Old school” husbandry advice — why some keepers are still spreading bad info.</p><p>Morph breeding — ethical concerns, genetic bottlenecks, and what the future looks like.</p><p>Venomous and giant species — who should be keeping them (if anyone)?</p><p>…and several more hot-button issues that the reptile community can’t stop arguing about.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 Comment your most controversial reptile opinion — I might feature it in a future video!</p><p>👍 Like the video to support the channel</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dives on reptile care, ethics, and conservation</p><p><br></p><p>#Reptiles #ControversialOpinions #Herpetology #ReptileKeeping #AnimalsAtHome</p><p><br></p><p>JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome</p><p><br></p><p>LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:</p><p>https://youtu.be/7b5QAkPq80c?si=zBWZ8eMv3Fw7xPrQ</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/neversvn/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/aridsonly/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/thereptilestudio_/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/gekkotaculture/</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>00:37 Don't Dim Heat Lamps</p><p>2:05 The OG's are ruining the hobby</p><p>3:34 Not all racks are bad</p><p>4:37 No Co-habbing</p><p>5:48 Most keepers lose interest</p><p>7:36 It's not possible to keep ethically </p><p>9:17 No need for new species</p><p>10:49 "free rehomes"</p><p>12:25 Venomous and XL species should be banned</p><p>13:58 There is no one way to keep a species</p><p>15:26 Almost all care info is parroted without knowledge </p><p>17:46 Reptile Licenses </p><p>18:56 Captive Conservation is a Scam</p><p>20:49 Vertical Branches</p><p>21:39 Tubs mean you don't care</p><p>23:22 Most breeders are bad</p><p>24:25 Nobody respects life</p><p>25:34 If you don't love the wild-type, you don't love the animal</p><p>27:08 Lack of Height Causes obesity </p><p>29:26 It's a Privilege, not a Right</p><p>30:12 Baby Snakes don't need tubs</p>