In this episode, I’m joined by Mariah Healey from ReptiFiles to break down how to properly calculate reptile enclosure size, and we also discuss how to provide proper heating for your reptiles. We discuss how to move beyond outdated “minimums,” focusing instead on usable space, thermal gradients, and species-appropriate behavior. Topics include:

• How to calculate the minimum enclosure size
• Why enclosure dimensions matter for heat gradients
• Common heating and enclosure mistakes
• How size impacts thermoregulation and welfare

🎧 Listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/243-reptifiles/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://reptifiles.com/https://www.instagram.com/reptifiles/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/reptifiles/https://www.youtube.com/@UCwWGfVChrix8yuL0BmMjxSw Photos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/reptifiles/?hl=en0:00 Intro

2:50 Welcome Mariah

8:46 Reptile Room Update

22:58 ReptiFiles - What is it? & Update

34:53 Zoo Med - Jumping Spider Kit

36:00 Where next for ReptiFiles?

1:01:51 Calculating Reptile Minimum Enclosure Size

1:54:40 Reptile Heating - How to heat a reptile tank?

2:27:23 Best Reptile Basking Surface?

2:47:40 Creating a perfect warm hide

2:51:27 Closing Thoughts