Josh's Frogs Podcast

The Josh's Frogs Podcast is a collection of episodes highlighting the animals we love. Each episode aims to educate, entertain, and inspire others to love them as well. Join us to find your next pet or to improve the care of your current pets. From geckos to frogs to the creepy crawlies, we have a little something for everyone.

Josh's Frogs Podcast is a science podcast hosted by Josh, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Josh hosts Josh's Frogs Podcast, a science show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #65

  5 Giant Tarantulas (Including the World's Biggest Spider) - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 65

  Aug 18, 202628 minS1

  How big does the world's largest tarantula actually get? Josh sits down with Jayzun, the Curator of Arachnids at Josh's Frogs, to meet five giant tarantulas! Including a Goliath birdeater, (Theraphosa blondi), with a leg span pushing 10 inches.Jayzun has kept tarantulas for 26 years and has never once been bitten. In this episode he pulls the lids off some of the biggest spiders in the collection and explains what "giant" actually means, why leg span is a misleading way to rank them, and which giant species a first-time keeper should actually start with.Species featured:- Ornamental tarantula (Poecilotheria sp.) - an arboreal giant with medically significant venom and yellow warning colors- Colombian giant redleg / blood leg - dramatic, fast, and quick to kick urticating hairs- Brazilian blonde (Nhandu tripepii) - "Pinkie Pie," who does not like Jayzun- Brazilian salmon pink birdeater (Lasiodora parahybana) - Jayzun's pick for a first giant- Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) - The largest spider species in the worldShop tarantulas, supplies, and feeders: https://www.joshsfrogs.com#Tarantula #GoliathBirdeater #JoshsFrogs

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  Episode #64

  Leopard Gecko Care 101: Morphs, Bioactive Setups, and More - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 64

  Aug 7, 202620 minS1

  Dial in your reptile care routine with expert advice from Josh's Frogs keeper Lori. This episode covers the essentials of Eublepharis macularis care, including ambient temperatures, basking spots, and humidity levels. We dive into preventing eye health issues, setting up bioactive enclosures, and solitary housing requirements. We also compare standard leopard geckos to the wild-type traits and care tweaks of the West Indian Leopard Gecko.

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  Episode #63

  You Don’t Need a Rainforest to Save Amphibians! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 63

  Jul 23, 202633 minS1

  In this episode of The Josh’s Frogs Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Capouellez from PA Woods & Forests, a traveling nonprofit conservation organization and media brand dedicated to reptile and amphibian ecology in Pennsylvania. Aaron shares the inspiring story behind Frog Week, and breaks down how he’s using media, bioacoustics, and community engagement to protect native species. From educating over 2,000 students to protecting suburban frogs, Aaron proves that you don't need a massive grant or even a rainforest to make a real difference in wildlife conservation.

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  Episode #62

  From Warehouse to Terrarium: How We Handle Animal Shipping - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 62

  Jul 14, 202623 minS1

  Ever wondered how a live frog safely makes its way from a warehouse to your living room terrarium? Spoiler alert: It’s definitely not like shipping socks or underwear! In this episode of the Josh's Frogs Podcast, we sit down with Simone from our vertebrate shipping team to show us the layers of the intricate, weather-dependent science of live animal transport. Simone shares an insider look at what it's like to handle up to 100 orders a day and breaks down the exact technology we use to keep animals safe. From custom-made gel packs and insulated foam boxes to the magic of EcoTherm packs. We also dive into tips for you when your new pet arrives, how we navigate extreme summer and winter weather, and much more!

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  Episode #61

  A Vaccine for FROGS? Fighting Chytrid with Notre Dame’s Gracie! - Josh's Frogs Podcast Episode 61

  Jun 30, 202627 minS1

  Josh is joined by Notre Dame PhD candidate Gracie to look at the cutting edge of amphibian disease prevention. Gracie’s research focuses on utilizing fungal enzymes and metabolites to create a water-soluble preventative treatment for chytrid. Discover how this treatment works, its potential applications for both wild wetlands and zoo populations, and how public engagement events like Frog Fest are bridging the gap between high-level laboratory research and the local community. Links Mentioned: Lab: https://www.jasonrohrlab.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracieandthefrog

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