Arids Only - Newsletter

If you’re here, you’re interested not just in better husbandry, but in Herpetoculture as an evolving industry and way of life. This is where I write about what I’m seeing in my animals, how my thinking changes over time, and how I believe this field needs to grow if it’s going to mature beyond trends and hype.

You’ll find working ideas, long-term patterns, and honest documentation of what holds up in the real world as well as unbiased and nonjudgmental consulting with your Herpetocultural endeavors. 

From many, meaning.

By Phillip Lietz on Jan 31, 2026

Philippe D’Vosjoli (someone I admire and deeply respect) introduced to Herpetoculture the idea that our main guiding ethos should revolve around “from few, many.” The main thrust of this concept is that wild...

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Project: Herpetoculture

By Phillip Lietz on Dec 22, 2025

Project : Herpetoculture Hosted by Phillip Lietz an...

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Xenagama Care Guide

By Phillip Lietz on Dec 22, 2025

 Xenagama taylori: Captive Care, Breeding, and the ...

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Uromastyx

By Phillip Lietz on Dec 22, 2025

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About Me

By Phillip Lietz on Dec 22, 2025

Arids Only is a Herpetocultural endeavor that I (Phillip Lietz) started around 2013. I’ve kept reptiles as pets for my whole life and began experimenting with breeding attempts around middle...

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Chuckwalla Care Guide

By Phillip Lietz on Dec 22, 2025

 CHUCKWALLAS: CARE + BREEDING ...

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