The Desert Mind
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.
Like most of you, I’ve seen the discussion surrounding the upcoming documentary Monsters of God, presumably set to explore, and perhaps not always favorably, the world of Herpetoculture. Judging by the trail...
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This is an extension of a carousel post I made to my social media not long ago. For the sake of clarity, the term "overfitting" is not my invention. It is a concept that exists within computer modeling, econ...
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Happy Wednesday, everyone! I hope you all have a fulfilling weekend coming up for the 4th of July! I find myself expressing gratitude for all of you in support of the work I do. It means a great deal to me! ...
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What Are Palatants? A large number of commercial reptile foods (and most processed animal and livestock foods) contain palatants, sometimes called appetite stimulants or attractants. Their purpose is to make...
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In the dry heart of a Southeast Asian country—where the soil turns to powder underfoot, and the thorn trees lean away from the wind—there once lived a quiet grazer. It moved slowly, deliberately, its domed s...
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Happy Monday, Everyone! I woke this morning to the first Ornate Uromastyx clutch of 2026. The mother has already bred in previous seasons, but the father is a very nice Green Form (CB 2023). I produced the ...
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