Ep. 38 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Rearing Uromastyx and other Desert (Arid) Reptiles with @aridsonly

This week we shift gears to talk about setting up Arid (Desert Climate) Bioactives with Phillip Lietz from Arids Only.Phillip is a specialist in rearing Uromastyx, Xenagama, Sauromalus and Chuckwalla and we can't wait to pick his brain and learn more about his successees rearing reptiles in a desert arid setting.02:20 Introducing Phillip Lietz with @aridsonly 07:00 How @aridsonly started with #uromastyx 13:45 How Long Does it Take to Breed Uromastyx, Xenagamaand Sauromalus?16:00 Why Did You Start Raising Desert Reptiles and specifically #xenagama #sauromalus20:45 Finding Care Guides for Uromastyx21:55 How common is it for people to have a Uromastyx as a pet?23:35 What is the purpose of the fat, spiked tail on the Uromastyx or Xenagama?25:27 Why do Uromastyx and Chuckwalla have such a big belly?27:05 What is the key to having animals like Uromastyx socializing? Is there too much time together?33:37 Do you refer to your breeding animals as 'your genetics' like with plant genetics? 38:16 Is genetic bottlenecking a consideration in breeding these and what do you do to avoid it?52:15 What medium do you raise Uromastyx on?56:20 What are the challenges to rearing desert reptiles in a bioactive environment?1:05:10 What are the things you can to give Uromastyx the best life as a home owner who only has 1 (or 2) animals?1:07:02 Is there a benefit to having Isopods in a Uromastyx enclosure?1:11:39 How do you clean the cages of your Uromastyx?1:12:55 Do Uromastyx Lay Multiple Clutches?1:16:58 Do the blue chin and blue belly on the Xenagama have a purpose or is it just for looks?1:20:53 What do Uromastyx, Xenagama and Sauromalus eat?Join us every Friday night at 9pm est on YOUTUBE (@MIBeneficials) to drop your questions live OR feel free to drop your questions here in the comments. Support this FREE show by supporting these amazing small businesses:http://www.aridsonly.comhttp://www.okcalyxxshop.comhttp://www.rubberduckyisopods.comhttp://www.MIBeneficials.com#chuckwalla #uromastx #xenagama #aridbioactive #aridsonly #biochar #nutrientcycle #regenerativeagriculture #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden